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GeneralAire Elite Steam RS20A User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Elite Steam Residential Steam Humidifiers User manual...
  • Page 2 Warning If present, remove the following items: LATCH THE CYLINDER CLAMP REMOVE BEFORE INSTALLING REMOVE BEFORE INSTALLING REMOVE BEFORE INSTALLING REMOVE BEFORE INSTALLING REMOVE BEFORE INSTALLING Elite Steam +03U221903 REV 2.1...

  • Page 3: Important Warnings

    IMPORTANT WARNINGS We wish to save you time and money! We can assure you that the thorough reading of this manual will guarantee correct installation and safe use of the product described. BEFORE INSTALLING OR HANDLING THE HUMIDIFIER PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY STANDARDS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE LABELS ATTACHED TO THE Elite Steam.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. HOW THE ELITE STEAM WORKS 1.1 Basic Operation........................1.2 Cylinder Life ........................1.3 Calculating Humidity Load ....................2. MODELS 3. INSTALLATION 3.1 Positioning........................... 3. 2 Mounting..........................3.3 Plumbing..........................3. 4 Steam Distribution......................3.5 Power Wiring ........................3.6 Control Wiring ........................3.

  • Page 6: How The Elite Steam Works

    1. How The Elite Steam Works 1.1 Basic Operation Elite Steam is an electrode humidifier. It produces steam for humidification by passing electric current through the water between metal electrodes in the plastic steam generator cylinder. There are no heating elements. Steam output is directly proportional to the conductivity of the water, and the amount of electrode immersed in the water.

  • Page 7: Cylinder Life

    1.2 Cylinder Life 1.2.1 Basics of the Steam Cylinder The Steam Cylinder is the engine of the humidifier. As the humidifier operates and water is evaporated and minerals are left behind. Much of these minerals are removed through the cylinder drain. Some are deposited on the walls of the cylinder and the cylinder electrodes.

  • Page 8: Models

    2. MODELS There are two basic models available in two voltages. Duct models require selection of an additional kit. Duct Steam Injection Room Steam Discharge MODEL LIST Fig.2.a Fig.2.b DESCRIPTION PARTS INCLUDED PART NUMBER Room steam dicharge, 15 gallons Complete Humidifier. E2 humidistat, code valve, water fill connector, RS 15 per day (5.5 Lbs per hour) 115-120v water supply tubing.

  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALL ATION Duct Steam Injection 3.1 Positioning The Elite Steam has been designed for wall mounting and, since it is an atmosheric steam humidifier, should be placed close to the point where the steam will be used, to minimize the steam hose length (and the amount of condensate). Certain clearances must be maintained around the unit for safety and maintenance.
  • Page 10 3.2.2 Fastening to the wall Drill the wall according to the drilling template supplied; then secure Elite Steam firmly to the wall by the screws and anchors supplied. [21/8] [3/8] 25 6 [21/2] [1 7/8 ] [2 3/ 4 ] [2 3/ 4] [2 3/8] [5/8]...

  • Page 11: Plumbing

    Plumbing 3.3.1 Water Characteristic Requirements The humidifier must be supplied with water with the following characteristics: • pressure between 20psi and 110psi or 0.1 and 0.8 MPa (1 and 8 bar) • temperature between 33°F and 104°F or 1°C and 40°C •...

  • Page 12: Steam Distribution

    3.4 Steam distribution Millimeters Inch 31.5 mm 1.24” 3.4.1 Duct steam injection 50 mm 1.96” 56 mm 2.20” The maximum allowed duct static pressure is 2 in WC. 57.5mm 2.26” The Duct Mount Kit includes a plastic duct injection nozzle. 100 mm 3.93”...
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT: Maximum length of rubber steam hose is 4m (12 feet.). Insulated copper tubing may be up to 6m(20feet) in length. i n i 5° elbows instead of 90°s. Hose inner diameter = 7/8” mm). ( 22 Hose outer diameter = 1-1/4” (30 mm). 1,5 m (5 FTmax.) 3 m (10 FT max.) IF NO TRAP...

  • Page 14: Power Wiring

    3.5 Power wiring Check that the power supply voltage to be connected matches the value indicated on the rating plate inside the electrical panel. Insert the power and ground connection cables into the electrical panel compartment using the strain reliefs supplied, and connect to the terminals. An external fused disconnect must be installed.
  • Page 15 3.6.1 Connect the E2 Humidistat for On/Off Operation: 1. Remove the humidistat from the base, squeeze the louvered base at the top and bottom. To remove the humidistat from the wall, lift up on the humidistat and pivot top away from wall. 2.

  • Page 16: Wiring Connections

    3.7 Wiring Connections: Terminals Functions Electrical specifications L1-L 2 -GROUND Power supply and Ground connections Power supply 110 VAC 1-phase 50-60Hz 1.86kW or 230VAC 1-phase 50-60Hz 4.05kW Programming port Connecting to Programming port or supervisor -GND-N 2 NTC air proving sensor Connection to NTC 2K and 10K to 20°C AB-AB Remote enabling input...

  • Page 17: Start-Up

    4. START -UP IMPORTANT WARNINGS: Before starting, check that the humidifier is in perfect condition, that there are no water leaks and that the electrical parts are dry; Do not connect power if the humidifier is damaged or even partially wet! When installation is completed, flush the supply pipe for around 10 minutes by piping water directly into the drain, without sending it into the humidifier;...

  • Page 18: Operating Elite Steam

    0 = On-Off humidistat such as the GeneralAire “M” or “E” series humidistat. 1 = external 0...10 Vdc modulating signal such as the GeneralAire ADCD series humidistat. 6. Press “drain” (mininimum 1 second) when done to confirm the new value of P1 and exit to the normal operating mode.

  • Page 19: Using The E2 Humidistat

    . 5 Using the E2 Humidistat to select OFF, MANUAL or AUTO mode (if outdoor sensor is connected) Press OFF mode: The humidifier is turned off. Suggested Setting Outdoor Temperatures MANUAL mode: The E2 will work to maintain the single humidity selected. You can set your desired humidity level by pressing .

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    6. TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Causes Solutions The humidifier does not 1 No electrical power 1. Check the safety devices upstream from the humidifier . On/off switch of the humidifier in turn on and the presence of power . Close the switch on the panel: position I Position 0 (off) 3.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    7. M AIN TENANCE 7.1 Periodic checks • After one hour of operation: Check that there are no significant water leaks. • Every fifteen days or no more than 300 operating hours: Check operation, that there are no significant water leaks and the general condition of the cylinder.

  • Page 22: Replacement Parts

    7.3 Replacement Parts Part Item Description table below STEAM GENERATION CYLINDER 7532 15-1 CONTROL MODULE 5,5 Lbs/Hr 110/1 7533 35-1 CONTROL MODULE 12 Lbs/Hr 230/1 7551 35-18 ON/OFF SWITCH 7534 15-2 ROOM BLOWER ASSEMBLY 110/1 7535 35-2 ROOM BLOWER ASSEMBLY 230/1 7544 35-19 BLOWER FILTER KIT 7536...
  • Page 23 GCV3412 CODE VALVE 1/2”, OR 3/4” TO 1/4” COMPRESSION 7016 7078 WATER SUPPLY TUBE KIT 747-38 15-14 CYLINDER STD. CONDUCTIVITY 110/1 5.5 LBS/HR GENERALAIRE DS15, RS15 7523 35-14 CYLINDER STD. CONDUCTIVITY 230/1 12 LBS/HR GENERALAIRE DS35, RS35 7524 35-15 CYLINDER LOW CONDUCTIVITY 230/1 12 LBS/HR GENERALAIRE DS35, RS35 7543 20-14A CYLINDER STD.

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Notes Instant steam production; 2.5 kg/h (5.5 lbs/hr): 110 VAC 1-phase 50-60 Hz, 1.86 kW voltage-phase-frequency, kW 5.4 kg/h (12 lbs/hr): 230 VAC 1-phase 50-60 Hz, 4.05 kW Outlet pressure limits (Pa) 950 Pa / 3.81 in WC For duct only Dimensions (mm ) 600 x 341 x 204mm (24”...
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  • Page 26 NOTES Elite Steam +03U221903 REV 2.1...
  • Page 27 Elite Steam +03U221903 REV 2.1...
  • Page 28 Agency: GENERAL FILTERS, INC. 43800 GRAND RIVER AVE. NOVI, MICHIGAN 48375-1115 WWW.GENERALAIRE.COM CANADIAN GENERAL FILTERS, LTD. 39 CROCKFORD BLVD. SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1R3B7 WWW.CGFPRODUCTS.COM Elite Steam +03U221903 REV 2.1...

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