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Devatec ELECTROVAP RTH-LC User Manual

Resistive steam humidifier from 3 to 17 kg/h
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User manual Resistive steam humidifier from 3 to 17 kg/h only Pictures for illustra tive purpos es...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RTH-LC LECTRO Contents Product accreditation Safety information Unit wall installation Dimensions Wall mounting Wall installation Water connection Steam outlet Condensate draining Steam distribution Steam absorbing distance Steam pipe positioning 15 -18 Steam pipe installation Room ventilation pack Electrical installation Electrical tables 22-24 Electrical w iring 25-26...

  • Page 3: Product Accreditation

    87 Rue Feu Saint Eloi 76550 Ambrumesnil - FRA NCE Type of equipment Steam humidifier Model name & series ELECTROVAP RTH-LC Year of manufacturing 2007 We the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above complies w ith the above-mentioned Directive(s) and Standard(s).

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    It is recommended that the ElectroVap RTH-LC humidifier be kept in its transit packaging for as long as possible prior to maintenance. If the humidifier is to be put into storage prior to installation, it must be stored under cover and protected from physical damage, dust, frost, rain and humidity.
  • Page 5 This section should be read carefully to ensure safe and correct installation of y our humidifier. GENERAL This manual contains all details necessary for the planning and installation of the ElectroVap RTH-LC humidif ier. In addition commissioning and maintenance details are included.

  • Page 6: Dimensions

    RTH-LC LECTRO Dimensions RTH 3 to 15 Ov erall Steam outlet Weight empty In operation Drain outlet (mm) (kg) (kg) dimensions (mm) (mm) only Pictures for illustra tive purpos es...

  • Page 7: Wall Installation

    The rear part of the RTH-LC becomes hot during operation (about 60°C). Make sure that the surface on which the humidifier is installed can sustain hot temperatures. The devatec steam humidifiers are designed to be installed on w all. Make sure that the surface the humidifer is hanged on is strong enough.
  • Page 8 RTH-LC LECTRO Unit wall installation NOTA BENE : Use attachment equipment appropriate to the support. Installation procedure : Mark the 4 mounting holes and drill. Insert pegs. Screw the upper screws allow ing (diam 6mm) allow ing about 10 mm for hanging the cabinet. Hang the cabinet and screw the low er screws.

  • Page 9: Water Connection

    RTH-LC LECTRO Water connection A fresh mains cold water service should be used to supply the unit. The water pressure should be between 1 & 6 bar & should not exceed 40°C in temperature. In case the water pressure exceeds 6 bar, a water regulator valve must be used. The water supply connection is under the bottom of the unit.
  • Page 10 RTH-LC LECTRO Water connection Softnened waters (not recommanded) • A water softener does not affect the quantity of mineral salts contained in the water but alters their nature, the poly phosphate measuring dev ices as well. An excess of sodium chloride may generate foam which disturbs greatly the correct running of the humidifier. It is essential that a duplex softener be used.

  • Page 11: Steam Outlet

    RTH-LC LECTRO Steam output 1. Use preferably hose from our supply NB : when brand new hoses are installed, a smell of burning may be smelt during the first running of the steam humidifier. This is normal and will eventually dispel. 2.

  • Page 12: Condensate Draining

    RTH-LC LECTRO Condensate draining Pciture.1 Fig.1 The follow ing draw ings show the w ater drai- ning connections that should be m ade. 1. The dev atec supplied steam hose should be used : RT H-LC 3 to 15 : 1 m Ø 25 mm hose w ith 1 hose clamp (supplied).

  • Page 13: Steam Distribution

    It per mits to have vapor trails (absorbing distances) as short as 600 further reference, please contact devatec or their authorized agent. ExpressPack Steam distribution selection table Steam distribution pipe for RTH-LC 3 to 15 D25 -L290 D25-L590...
  • Page 14 RTH-LC LECTRO Steam pipe positioning Evaporation distance or vapor trail « D » A certain length is required so that the steam coming out of the steam distribution pipe be absorbed by the air. All along this length, descrided as the evaporation distance, the steam can still be seen in the airflow as a mist w hich can condensate in w ater against any obstacle if placed w ithin.
  • Page 15 A high humidity limit humidistat must be installed in the duct to stop the humidifier in case the level of humidity exceeds the preset value. In case the recommended distances cannot be met, please contact devatec or their authorized agent for an alternative solution.
  • Page 16 Please meet the follow ing dimensions and spaces according to your configuration. For further information, please contact devatec or their authorized agent. H1 = 110mm = Minimum height betw een the duct floor and the axle of the steam pipe.
  • Page 17 RTH-LC LECTRO Steam pipe positioning (continued) In duct w ith limited height, the distribution pipe(s) In vertical ducts w here the air flow is can be tilted by 30° to get the 80 mm minimum upw ard or downward, the steam height.

  • Page 18: Steam Pipe Positioning

    RTH-LC LECTRO Steam pipe positioning (continued) Steam pipe under humidifier RTH-LC 3 to 15 Steam pipe abov e humidifier RTH-LC 3 to 15 Condensates DRAIN Cone nsates DRAIN Draining system 300 mm MINI 200 mm MINI Siphon must be full of water before starting-up A loop hav ing the right diameter may also suit.

  • Page 19: Steam Pipe Installation

    RTH-LC LECTRO Steam pipe installation For ensuring the best steam distribution possible, we would recommend to install the steam pipes as per the two methods described underneath. How to install in a duct Your steam pipes must be screwed onto the ventilation duct by the fixing plate with a set of 4 bolts and nuts of Ø...

  • Page 20: Room Ventilation Pack

    RTH-LC LECTRO Room ventilation pack BLOWER PACK The Blower Pack BP1 permits the use of the humidif ier in direct in-space applications where there is no ductworks. The Blower Pack BP1 provides an output of 5kg/h. The direct steam connection to the humidifier is ensured by a Ø 25 mm steam hose.

  • Page 21: Electrical Installation

    RTH-LC LECTRO Electrical installation Recommandations: All w orks concerned w ith the electrical installation must be carried out by skilled and qualified personnel (eg electrician w ith appropriate training). The customer is responsible for ensuring their suitability. Please observe local regulations concerning the provision of electrical installations.

  • Page 22: Electrical Tables

    RTH-LC LECTRO Electrical tables RTH-LC steam humidifier in 1 x 230V - 50/60Hz Steam Nb of Power of Nb of Amperage Power Nb of production Voltage (V) heating heating phase(s) (KW) boiler(s) (kg/h) element(s) element (KW) 1,9 (230V) 4,3 (230V) 4,3 (230V) 1,9 (230v) RTH-LC steam humidifier in 3x 208V - 50/60Hz...
  • Page 23 RTH-LC LECTRO Electrical tables RTH-LC steam humidifier in 3x 400V - 50/60Hz Steam Nb of Power of Nb of Amperage Power Nb of production Voltage (V) heating heating phase(s) (KW) boiler(s) (kg/h) element(s) element (KW) 1,9 (277V) 1,9 (230V) 4,3 (277V) 4,3 (230V) RTH-LC steam humidifier in 3x 415V - 50/60Hz Steam...
  • Page 24 RTH-LC LECTRO Electrical tables RTH-LC steam humidifier in 3x 480V - 50/60Hz Steam Nb of Power of Nb of Amperage Power Nb of production Voltage (V) heating heating phase(s) (KW) boiler(s) (kg/h) element(s) element (KW) 1,9 (277V) 4,3 (277V) RTH-LC steam humidifier in 3x 575V - 50/60Hz Steam Nb of Power of...

  • Page 25: Electrical Connections

    RTH-LC LECTRO Wiring connections ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS All works concerned with electrical installation must be carried out by a skilled and qualif ied personnel. Make sure that all incoming power supplies are isolated before installation and maintenance of the ElectroVap RTH humidifier. 1 - Power supply isolator and MCB ( near the unit ) 2 - Power supply cable 3 - Electrical compartment...
  • Page 26 RTH-LC LECTRO Wiring connection (continued) Humidifier without neutral fitted with a 400/230V transformer The RTH-LC 5/3 to 15 humidifiers are electrically supplied in 3x400v + G + N. In case a neutral line is not available, this can however be easily substitued by the use of our optional transfomer preventing the installation of a specific neutral line.

  • Page 27: Control Connection

    1 _ 5 V RTH + HUMIDITY SENSOR 1 2 3 4 DEVAT EC SENSOR V+ g Rh Devatec Sensor 1 2 3 4 0 _ 5 V SENSOR Pictures for illustra tive purpos es ALL WORKS CONCERNED WITH THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY SKILLED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

  • Page 28: Connecting Options

    In most of cases, those resistors are useless and should be dis- abled. Communication settings Some settings are really important for a great communication with Devatec humidifiers. Speed of the communication 9600 Bauds/sec (changeable) Packet size 8 bits...
  • Page 29 RTH-LC LECTRO Connecting options - RS485 outlet REGISTER MAP Pictures for illustra tive purpos es ALL WORKS CONCERNED WITH THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY SKILLED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
  • Page 30 Ref: 500851/02 Whit e / bl anc T°C p t100 B u tée Reds / rouges dans B linda ge cuve Devatec: R ef : 5 00600/03 Butée 2 /T1 3/ A1+ 1/ L1 4/ A2- X 10 Butée Bu tée...
  • Page 31 Ref: 500851/02 Whi te / bla nc T°C Butée pt100 Reds / rouge s dans B li ndage cuve Devatec: R ef: 500600 / 0 3 Butée 3/A1+ 2 /T1 4/ A2- 1/L 1 Butée Butée 1L 1 X1 1...

  • Page 32: Wiring Diagrams

    RTH-LC LECTRO Wiring diagrams RTH –LC 3 & 5 STEAM HUMIDIFIERS in 1 x 230V Butée Butée CO UVERCLE V UE DE DESSU S 2/T1 3/A1+ 1/L1 4/A2- Butée Butée 14NO 13NO Façade appareil / Front Unit Butée 1,9KW-230V 4,3KW-230V Pictures for illustra tive purpos es ALL WORKS CONCERNED WITH THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY SKILLED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
  • Page 33 RTH-LC LECTRO Wiring diagrams STEAM HUMIDIFIER RTH-LC 8 in 1 x 230V Butée Butée COUVERCL E VUE DE DE SSUS 2 /T1 3/A1+ 1/L1 4/A2- Butée Butée 14NO 13NO Façade appareil / Front Unit Bu tée 4,3KW-230V 1,9KW-230V Pictures for illustra tive purpos es ALL WORKS CONCERNED WITH THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY SKILLED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
  • Page 34 RTH-LC LECTRO Wiring diagrams RTH-LC 8 STEAM HUMIDIFIER in 3x208-230V COUV ERCLE VUE DE DESSUS Butée Butée 2/T1 3/A1+ 1/L1 4/A2- 2/T1 3/A1+ 1/L1 4/A2- Butée Butée 14NO 13NO Façade appareil / Front Unit Butée 1,9KW-230V 1,9KW-230V 1,9KW-230V Pictures for illustra tive purpos es ALL WORKS CONCERNED WITH THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY SKILLED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
  • Page 35 RTH-LC LECTRO Wiring diagrams RTH-LC 5/3 to 15 STEAM HUMIDIFIER in 3x380 to 600V B utée COUV ERCLE VU E DE D ES SUS Butée 2/T1 3/A1+ 4/A2- 1/L1 2/T1 3/A1+ 1/L1 4/A2- Butée Butée 13NO 14NO Façade appareil / Front Unit 3X380 - 400 - 415V Butée...
  • Page 36 RTH-LC LECTRO Wiring diagrams WATER LEVEL MANAGEMENT BOARD Devatec Ref: 500851/02 WATER LEVEL SENSOR ALL WORKS CONCERNED WITH THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY SKILLED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Pictures for illustra tive purpos es...

  • Page 37: Setting Up

    RTH-LC LECTRO Setting up Before putting your humidifier in operation, please make sure that your installation is conformity w ith manufacturer’s technical specifications. • Remov e the blocking ring from the cylinder. • Open the water valve of the main water line. •...

  • Page 38: User Information Menu

    User information menu Any press on the enter key MENU: HUMIDIFIER from any of these menus. STATUS This display shows up WWW.DEVATEC.COM/ shortly when the hum idifier is powered on ELECTROVAP/06_26.1 or when in stand-bye m ode MENU : USER...
  • Page 39 RTH-LC LECTRO User information menu (CONTINUED) CHECK THE SAFETY STEAM DEMAND STEAM DEMAND XX SWITCH NO DEMAND If there is no If safety switch open & Standard working steam demand steam demand on SAFETY SWITCH NO DEMAND FILLING IN PROGRESS (1-2) OPEN MODBUS STOP PLEASE WAIT...
  • Page 40 RTH-LC LECTRO User information menu Continued HOUR METER STEAM METER DRAINING AFTER XX H STOP If end of period draining has been enabled ELECT. POWER XX.XKW HOME MENU Pictures for illustra tive purpos es...

  • Page 41: Humidifier Status Menu

    RTH-LC LECTRO Humidifier status menu MENU: CHANGING MENU Any press on the enter key CONFIGURATION from any of these menus. HUMIDIFIER CONFIGURATION CONTROL SIGNAL IN XXXXXXXXXXX TOTAL STEAM PRO ( XXXX KG) TOTAL HOURS RUN XXXX H WATER QUALITY XXXXXXXXXXX POWER SUPPLY XXXXXX V MAXIMUM POWER...

  • Page 42: Changing Parameters Menu

    RTH-LC LECTRO Changing parameters menu TTENTION • A press on button 1 will allow you to shift to sub-menu for changing configuration parameters. • Then scroll display using the up (2) or down (3) keys. • The selected parameter will f lash and press return key (1) f or recording. MENU: CHANGING UNIT MENU: HUMIDIFIER CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 43 Possible value : CONTROL SIGNAL IN sensor 4 steps, 0-10V / 2-10V controler, 0-20 / 4-20 mA XXXXXXXXXXXX controler, 1-5V sensor, Devatec sensor STEAM CAPACITY LIMIT Possible value : between 20 and 100 % if On/Off control XX % otherwise 50-100 %...
  • Page 44 RTH-LC LECTRO Changing parameters menu Possible value : YES or NO COOLING TANK : This enables or not a cooling cycle of the water tank before servicing Possible value : between 0.5 and 20 sec CYCLIC DRAIN PERIOD This allow s to adjust the time of short drains after a succession X.X SEC of water intakes.
  • Page 45 RTH-LC LECTRO System management - Messages Alerts and alarms This means that the temperature inside the water tank is too high. The heating elements are no longer completely ALARM immersed. When this alarm is shown, the water tank is drained out, the genaral fault alert is trigged on and the humidifier is stopped.
  • Page 46 RTH-LC LECTRO System management - Messages Alerts and alarms This means that there is no water supply. The water level does not reach the low water detection level ALARM (the unit cannot produce steam). The fault is trigged on after some time.
  • Page 47 RTH-LC LECTRO System management - Messages This means that the water feeding does not work well. Alerts and alarms The alert is trigged on 8.5 mn after the feeding has begun ALARM and that the water has exceeded the low level dectection (the unit can produce steam).
  • Page 48 RTH-LC LECTRO System management - Messages Alarms & alerts This means that the temperature sensor either fails or does ALARM not work correctly. In any of these cases, the humidifier is stopped. Causes and corrections 1. Check correct wiring of the sensor on the water management board : X1 connector (terminals 63, 64) for the single tank humidifier.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    RTH-LC LECTRO System management - Messages Maintenance warnings This means that the maintenance of the tank and of the MAINTENANCE draining and filling circuits are to be done. Do not forget to replace the tank gasket. Message w ith version program prior to program version RTH06-24 CLEANING : OUTLET VALVE + TANK IF THIS MESSAGE IS SHOWN :...
  • Page 50 RTH-LC LECTRO Tank maintenance Drain the tank out by pressing the • manual drain button (s.a. picture n° Picture n°1 1). Wait for complete draining and allow the tank to cool down (if this feature has been enabled). Cut off the power supply at the po- •...
  • Page 51 RTH-LC LECTRO Tank maintenance • Put the heating element assembly on the (continued) top of the humidifier (s.a. picture n° 6). Picture n°6 • Put a container or the optional flexible calcius collecting bag on ground and empty the boiler contents in it (s.a. pictu- re n°...

  • Page 52: Valve Maintenance

    RTH-LC LECTRO Maintenance - Valves DRAIN VALVE MAINTENANCE The drain valve should be maintained whenever the steam cylinder is maintained or changed. Once the steam cylinder has been pulled out (please refer to the « cleaning of the steam cylinder » page ), disconnect the drain valve supply w ires.
  • Page 53 RTH-LC LECTRO Maintenance - Valves INLET VALVE MAINTENANCE The inlet valve should be m aintained every 6 months as a m inimum and after 50 hours operation. Isolate the w ater supply and remove the w ater supply hose from the valve.

  • Page 54: Split View S & Component Parts

    RTH-LC LECTRO Split view & component parts OVERVIEW Pictures for illustra tive purpos es...
  • Page 55 RTH-LC LECTRO Split view & component parts STAINLESS STEEL BOILER Please refer to the electrical tables on pages 22 to 24 and to the wiring schemes on pages 32 to 35 for the selection of the heating ele- ment(s) fiting your model of humidifier. Code Description Stainless steel cylinder...
  • Page 56 RTH-LC LECTRO Split view & component parts Filling cup Code Description 930137 Water hose Ø18x22mm 930137 Water hose Ø18x22mm 930082 Ring clamp Ø16x27mm 930137 Water hose Ø18x22mm 93135 Water feed hose Ø12x16mm 930137 Overflow hose Ø18x22mm 930231 Filling cup assy 930506 Black PVC fluted tee Ø20x20x20mm 930081 Ring clamp Ø12x22mm 930082 Ring clamp Ø16x27mm...
  • Page 57 RTH-LC LECTRO Split view & component parts Water inlet valve Code Description 930160 Inlet valve solenoid coil Inlet valve body N2 930224 Screw 3/4" 930151 Complete inlet valve Water drain valve Code Description 930307 Drain valve body 930189 Drain valve O ring (bag of 10) 930161 Drain valve solenoid coil 930220 Insert (+ drain valve coil) Pictures for illustra tive purpos es...
  • Page 58 RTH-LC LECTRO Split view & component parts Drain cups Code Description 930359 RTH-LC upper & lower drain cups Electronic circuitry Code Description 930532 RTH-LC main board (ref: 500102-10) 930530 Water level control board (ref: 500851/02) 930101 Display board (ref: 500600/03) 930106 Remote information board (option) (ref: 500400/03)
  • Page 59 RTH-LC LECTRO Split view & component parts Electrical Din rail Code Description 930097 Electrical terminal JSAK 2,5 EN 930549 Static relay + heatsink RTH-LC 930093 Power contator LC1-D32 930094 Electrical terminal JSAK 16 EN 930096 Earth terminal JEK 35/35 DIN rail Pictures for illustra tive purpos es...
  • Page 60 LR 94104-2 Export Division: tel. +33 (0)2 35 83 06 44 or +33 (0)2 35 83 03 86 fax. +33 (0)2 35 85 36 72 Email: export@devatec.com - www.devatec.com Pictures for illustra tive purpos es devatec reserves the right to change specifications or design of the equipment described in this brochure without prior notice.

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