Steam humidifier.
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Steam Humidifier SK300 Series BACnet Installation Instructions and User Manual SK300 BACnet-160907.docx...
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Please observe the local regulations concerning the provision of electrical installations. Correct Use Neptronic systems and its products are designed only for humidification use. Any other application is not considered appropriate for the intended purpose. The manufacturer cannot be made liable for any damage resulting from incorrect use.
Illustration 34 - Metal deposit dislodge during operation ....................34 Illustration 35 - Water Level Sensor ..........................34 Illustration 36 - Water Level Sensor and Protection Chamber ..................35 Illustration 37 - Exploded View of Humidifier ........................37 www.neptronic.com Page | ii...
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Position of Steam Output ............................. 14 Small Cabinet ................................14 Medium Cabinet ............................... 14 Large Cabinet ................................15 Installation - Humidifier with SDU ..........................15 Remote Installation of SDU ............................16 www.neptronic.com Page | iii...
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Clean the Evaporation Chamber ..........................32 Exploded View and Bill of Material ..........................37 Exploded View ................................37 Bill of Material ................................38 Troubleshooting ................................40 Notes ....................................46 www.neptronic.com Page | iv...
Actual operating status Alarm indications For additional information, see the BACnet Communication Module User Guide at www.neptronic.com. Description of Components Evaporation Chamber. Assembly includes a metal cylinder and a cover equipped with one or several heater elements. It is the most important part of the humidifier, which produces the steam.
WARNING: For Modulating Humidifier, maintain the maximum power of the electrical installations according to the information in the Table 3 - Output and Power Consumption. Do not consider a possible reduction of steam output due to modulation. www.neptronic.com Page | 5...
Note: Mechanical installation should conform to local codes and regulations. Location WARNING: The SK300 series humidifiers are designed for indoor installation only. For outdoor installation, the SK300 must be installed using a Neptronic weather-proof enclosure (see Positioning and Mounting – Weather Proof Enclosure Unit on page 8). Failure to follow these guidelines will void the warranty.
Based on the size and weight of the humidifier, you may need the help of another person. When the humidifier is positioned on the upper screws, tighten the screws to secure the humidifier. If applicable, install and secure lower screws. www.neptronic.com Page | 7...
Steam Dispersion System Steam Dispersion System Selection In order to prevent the accumulation of condensation in air ducts, Neptronic has designed four basic configurations of steam distribution systems to provide you with the most economical solution for any particular application.
3 feet (900mm), or low air duct temperatures are in effect. The Multi-Steam is custom made to the dimensions of duct or AHU. Instructions to install Multi-Steam system are described in a specific installation instructions manual enclosed with the Multi-Steam system. Illustration 9 - Multi Steam System www.neptronic.com Page | 9...
Note: 2 ⅛’’ (51mm) steam pipe must be supported on the end by appropriate duct hanger or strap (supplied by others). Placement of Steam Pipe in Vertical Duct Eyelet Orientation 45° 45° S.A.M S.A.M.E2 Illustration 13 - Eyelet Orientation www.neptronic.com Page | 11...
(S Type) at the lowest point(s) of the steam supply piping. The steam separator (S trap) should be installed higher than the static pressure of the system by at least 2” (51 mm). www.neptronic.com Page | 13...
If additional ventilation is not present, the fan should have a clearance from the ceiling of at least 54” (1.35 meters). Proper ventilation must be observed to avoid ceiling and wall condensation. Without additional 18'’ ventilation (0,45 m) 54'’ (1,35 m) 78'’ (2 m) Illustration 19 - SDU mounted on Humidifier www.neptronic.com Page | 15...
(by others) 4'’ Field piping (0.10m) (not supplied) 2nd pipe for SDU2 or SDU3 78'’ (2 m) Illustration 20 - SDU Remote Installation Maintenance of the SDU Clean the blower if there is an accumulation of dust. www.neptronic.com Page | 16...
A shutoff valve (not supplied) should be installed in the water supply line close to the humidifier to facilitate servicing. It is recommended to install a standard water strainer in the water supply line. www.neptronic.com Page | 17...
Use standard copper hydraulic pipes ¾” and ½”. Ensure that the drain pipe dimension is sufficient, especially if more than one humidifier is evacuating into the same drain line. www.neptronic.com Page | 18...
Heat sink for modulating units only Supply water 1/2" NPT (15mm) Power supply (knockout hole) Pan drain 3/4" (20mm) Main drain 3/4" (20mm) Electrical control (knockout hole) Illustration 24 - Weather Proof Enclosure Plumbing: Side View www.neptronic.com Page | 19...
The ground conductor should be equipped with a ring terminal and should be connected directly to the electrical panel on the indicated location. L1 L2 L1 L2 L3 One Phase Three Phase Connection Connection Illustration 25 - One and Three Phase Power Connections www.neptronic.com Page | 20...
A larm C ontact C O M P D sw itch H igh Lim it 24 V A C Interlock * Illustration 26 - Connection to HRO20 humidistat or HRO20 with remote humidity sensor (SHR10 or SHC80) www.neptronic.com Page | 21...
Note: If an interlock is not used, a jumper must be installed between terminal F and 5. SHC80 SHR10 or SHC80 (high limit) Alarm Contact PD switch High Limit 24 VAC Interlock * Illustration 28 - VAV system with humidity controlled by humidifier using Hi limit sensor and space sensor www.neptronic.com Page | 22...
These contacts should be used to switch a low voltage, ideally 24V, with a switching current of no more than 3 Amps. Normally Closed Normally Open Common Illustration 30 - Common Alarm Connections www.neptronic.com Page | 23...
Air flow switch Return SHC80 Humidity sensor Steam dispersion manifold Or room HRO20 humidistat High limit SHC80 for VAV application only High limit humidistat Illustration 31 - Controls Placement (Steam Dispersed into a Duct or AHU) www.neptronic.com Page | 24...
▼ - Used to decrease the control parameters of the humidifier. ☼ - The humidifier is powered by electricity and the switch is at the AUTO position. Power Indicator O - The humidifier is disconnected from the power supply. www.neptronic.com Page | 26...
Percentage of output WATR LVL 92% Corresponds 100% to optimum water level in the evaporation Percentage of water level chamber. WATR TMP 65 C Temperature of water inside the evaporation chamber. Temperature of water in Celsius scale www.neptronic.com Page | 27...
WATR TMP DEFECTED Indicates that the water temperature sensor is not present or is defective. SSR OVER HEATED Indicates that the temperature of the SSR is too high. Verify the operation of the cooling fan. www.neptronic.com Page | 28...
Indicates the number of hours the humidifier has been running since the last servicing. After every service, reset the number of hours of operation to zero by pressing the buttons simultaneously for 30 seconds. This will reset the number of hours of operation to zero. www.neptronic.com Page | 29...
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2 to 10 Vdc Range: 0 to 10 Vdc, 2 to 10 Vdc, 0 to 20mA, 4 to 20 mA Select duct humidity input signal. "SKB 3XX NEP R1.5" Revision level of the installed program (information display only) www.neptronic.com Page | 30...
Press the Rocker switch upward to the Auto (I) position . The humidifier fills the evaporation chamber with water. The Fill light is illuminated. Press the Rocker switch to drain down position again to empty the chamber. Your humidifier is now fully operational. www.neptronic.com Page | 31...
If it is cool enough to handle, shut down the electrical supply. If not, repeat the drain cycle till it is cool enough. If further drain cycle is not required, press the Rocker switch to OFF (O) position . www.neptronic.com Page | 32...
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Turn the four or eight latches located around the evaporation chamber. Open the lid along with the elements inside. Do not clean the heating element. They are self-cleaning. Any mineral accumulation breaks off and falls to the bottom during the course of operation. www.neptronic.com Page | 33...
Remove the chamber from the unit by unscrewing the two screws that hold the chamber. These screws are located on the chamber itself. Remove the chamber carefully without touching or damaging the water level sensor. Clean the sensor using a soft cloth. www.neptronic.com Page | 34...
Clean the protection chamber in the same way as the evaporation chamber. Reattach the chamber to the cover by tightening the screws on top of the cover. Illustration 36 - Water Level Sensor and Protection Chamber www.neptronic.com Page | 35...
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Programming mode and reset the Running hours. Set the front panel Rocker switch to AUTO. The humidifier initiates a fill cycle, the indicator is illuminated. The humidifier starts producing steam as soon as there is a demand. www.neptronic.com Page | 36...
On/Off humidifier: no demand from humidistat . Control wires are not properly secured to the terminal blocks. Corrective Action Verify the setting of the humidistat. Verify the connections of the wires to the control terminal blocks. www.neptronic.com Page | 40...
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Verify if the drain valve is open. Check if the shutoff valve on the water supply line is open. Verify the operation of the fill valve. Check that the fill valve strainer and the external strainer are not blocked. www.neptronic.com Page | 41...
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The electronic temperature sensor inside the water level sensor had sensed abnormal temperature. Corrective Action Verify if the humidifier was operating below the standard water level and then replace the water level sensor, item J. www.neptronic.com Page | 42...
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The high temperature switch has detected abnormal temperature. Corrective Action Verify if the humidifier was operating below the standard water level. Replace item J water level sensor, if necessary. Press the manual reset to close the Klixon. www.neptronic.com Page | 43...
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Time lapse between two refills is too long when the humidifier is producing steam. Corrective Action Verify the water level sensor and water level chamber and clean, if necessary. Reset the Alarm. See Alarms. www.neptronic.com Page | 44...
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Humidifier does not produce steam Indicator Status Display Power Check Fill Steam Drain Cause The interlock contact is open. Corrective Action Check the interlock switch. Verify the wires to the control terminal blocks #F & 5. www.neptronic.com Page | 45...
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