Neptronic SKE SERIES Installation Instructions & User Manual

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Steam Humidifier
SKE series
HUMIDITY
45%
RH
Installation instruction
& user manual
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SKE-ENG-170816

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Steam Humidifier SKE series HUMIDITY Installation instruction & user manual READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SKE-ENG-170816...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Table of content Presentation ..............................3 1.1. Overview ..............................3 1.2. Definition ..............................4 Characteristics ............................5 2.1. Dimensions & weight ..........................5 Option – Weather proof enclosure general dimension and weight ............6 2.2.
  • Page 4: Presentation

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Presentation  Thank you for your confidence in our Neptronic product. You have purchased the best and the most robust humidifier for its category. 1.1. Overview 1.1.1. List of accessories supplied ...
  • Page 5: Definition

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 1.1.3. Options avalaible The following options are available when purchasing a SKE humidifier:  Modulating control humidifier – suffix M (i.e. SKE20M)  Humidifier for system supplied with Deionised water or Reverse Osmosis water, dissolved solids more than 1 ppm (SF DI-APPLICATION) ...
  • Page 6: Characteristics

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Characteristics Space Distribution Unit (option) Steam Humidifier (Illus. 2) 2.1. Dimensions & weight Dimension of the cabinet (mm) Weight Option SDU Model Empty Full Size lb (kg) lb (kg) SKE05 SDU-1 44 (20) 57 (26) Small SKE10...
  • Page 7: Option - Weather Proof Enclosure General Dimension And Weight

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Option – Weather proof enclosure general dimension and weight 2.2. Steam Outlet Heat Sinks (for Modulating Units only) Alphanumeric Display Window Supply Water ½” NPT (DN15) Power Supply (Knockout Hole) Electrical Control (Knockout Hole) Main Drain ¾”...
  • Page 8: Mechanical Installation

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Mechanical installation 3.1. General recommendations  CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE FROM THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY BEFORE TO PROCEED TO INSTALLATION.  IMPORTANT: Mechanical installation should conform to local codes and regulations. ...
  • Page 9: Weather Proof Enclosure Unit Positioning And Mounting

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Wall Mounting Dimensions mm Model SKE05 SKE10, SKE20, SKE30, SKE40 SKE50, SKE60, SKE80 3.4. Weather proof enclosure unit positioning and mounting 20" (51cm) minimum 24" (60cm) minimum 24" (60cm) 42" (107cm) minimum minimum (Illus.
  • Page 10: Steam Dispersion System Selection And Positioning

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Steam dispersion system selection and positioning 4.1. Steam dispersion system selection In order to prevent the accumulation of condensation in air ducts, NEP has designed 4 basic configurations of steam distribution to provide the client with the most economical solution for any particular application. 4.1.1.
  • Page 11 SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 4.1.3. S.A.M. or S.A.M.E2 (steam absorption manifold) Vertical duct 45° S.A.M. SAM or SAME2 for vertical ducts are used where the absorption distances are normal and the client requires an economical as well as an efficient solution.
  • Page 12: Positionning Of S.a.m Or S.a.m.e2

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 4.2. Positionning of S.A.M or S.A.M.E2 4.2.1. Duct mounting Steam manifold should be mounted and secured through the side of the air handling unit or duct. Provision should be made for safe accessibility, ideally with an 5'’...
  • Page 13 SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 4.2.3. Placement of steam pipe in horizontal duct 35mm diameter pipe 6'’ minimum (150mm) 10'’ minimum 10'’ minimum (250mm) (250mm) 3'’ minimum (80mm) 1/3 H 8'’ (200mm) 1 pipe (Illus. 11) 2 pipes (Illus. 12) 54mm diameter pipe 2/5 H 1/3 H...
  • Page 14 SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 4.2.4. Placement of steam pipe in vertical duct Eyelet orientation 45° 45° S.A.M S.A.M.E2 (Illus. 16) 3D view (Illus. 15) 35mm diameter pipe 24’’ minimum 10’’ minimum (600mm) (250mm) 1/4 W 1/4 W 1/2 W 1/2 W 1 pipe (Illus.
  • Page 15: Steam Output Connection

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Steam output connection 5.1. Typical installation 15 % Clamps Flexible hose Rigid copper pipe H u m id ifier Insulation Steam distribution manifold Duct Long radius copper pipe (Illus. 21) 5.2. General recommendations Please follow these general rules of installation in order to avoid any static pressure inside distribution pipes and into the humidifier evaporation chamber, and also to avoid any condensation accumulation.
  • Page 16: Position Of Steam Output

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 5.4. Position of steam output Small Cabinet Model Dimensions mm (SKE05) Small Cabinet SKE05 Medium Cabinet (SKE10-20) Medium Cabinet SKE10 Medium Cabinet SKE20 (SKE30-40) SKE30 SKE40 Large Cabinet (SKE50-60) Large Cabinet Large Cabinet SKE50 (SKE80) SKE60...
  • Page 17: Installation Of Humidifier With Space Distribution Unit (Sdu)

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 5.5. Installation of humidifier with Space Distribution Unit (SDU)  The SDU should be installed in an Without environment where the air is relatively 18'’ additional clean. This will avoid the blower from ventilation (0,45 m) getting clough with dust.
  • Page 18: Plumbing Connection

     CAUTION: Water supply installation should conform to local codes and regulations. Any installation work must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel.  The operation of SKE series humidifier is independent of variable water conditions, with soft or hard water. Therefore, for normal operation, no pre-treatment of water is necessary.
  • Page 19: Drain Connection

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 6.2. Drain connection  CAUTION: Water drain installation should conform to local codes and regulations. Any installation work must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel.  Drain connection specification:  Evaporation chamber water drain temperature: 60C. ...
  • Page 20: Power Supply Connections

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Power supply connections  CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC CHOC. DISCONNECT THE HUMIDIFIER FROM THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY BEFORE TO PROCEED TO THE CONNECTION.  WARNING: RISK OF FIRE. Do not interchange the power terminal block designated L1, L2 and L3 with Low voltage terminal block designated 1, 2 and 3.
  • Page 21: Low Voltage Control Connections

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Low voltage control connections 8.1. ''ON/OFF'' Humidifier 7 8 9 5 Vdc Humidistat Pressure 5 Vdc Differential switch High limit High voltage power Low voltage control terminal block terminal block (Illus. 33) 8.2.
  • Page 22 SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 8.2.2. Humidity control by humidifier (internal mode) Humidity controlled by humidifier, using SHR10 or SHC80 as space sensor. S K E S H R 10 S H C 80 To Term . #3 C O M M O N To Term .
  • Page 23 SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 8.2.3. Humidity Signals (internal mode) Terminal Block Modulating Printed Circuit Board Humidity signal 0-10 Vdc Extra jumper CONTROL INPUT 4-20mA 0-10V 2-10V Jumper on 0-10V HUMIDITY 0-10 Vcc INPUT 4-20mA 2-10V 0-10V High limit Pressure Differential Humidistat...
  • Page 24 SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 8.2.4. Control Signals Terminal Block Modulating Printed Circuit Board Control signal 0-10 Vdc Extra jumper CONTROL INPUT 4-20mA 0-10V 2-10V Jumper on 0-10 Vcc 0-10V HUMIDITY INPUT 4-20mA 0-10V 2-10V High limit Pressure Differential Humidistat Switch...
  • Page 25: Common Alarm Connections

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 8.3. Common Alarm Connections A volt free contact is provided in the form of both a normally open and normally closed contact that will switch in the event of an alarm on the SKE humidifier. ...
  • Page 26: Front Panel Display Features

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Front panel display features Alphanumeric Display: Indicates all operation parameters and the error messages (see section 14 – Trouble shooting).   Push button M button: Used to access into program mode. ...
  • Page 27: Description Display Modes

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 9.1. Description display modes 9.1.1. ''OFF'' Mode When the rocker switch is in the ''OFF'' position, the N E P 3 . 3 display shows the model of the unit and the program S K E 1 0 M version number.
  • Page 28: List Of Alarms

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 9.2. List of alarms When the following conditions occur, the diagnostic messages override the scrolling information: Display Description Comment Modulating humidifier: No analog signal to the humidifier. On/Off humidifier: Humidity level has exceeded the No demand DEMAND set point of the humidistat or humidity level has...
  • Page 29: Programming

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 9.3. Programming To enter into programming mode, please push button at any time, to advance the program function to the next programming step in the menu push the same button twice. Unless other instructions, you can make a selection by using &...
  • Page 30: Control P.c. Board

    Installation Instructions and User Manual Control p.c. board  The Printed circuit board designated ''PCB970819" is common to all SKE series humidifier, ON/OFF or modulating, this pc board is equipped with an advanced microprocessor which controls all the humidifier functions.
  • Page 31: Start-Up Procedure

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Start-up procedure We recommend to strictly following this start-up procedure in order to avoid any anomaly resulting from wrong cleaning of the components. In case of problem or discrepancy see section 14 – Troubleshooting guide. 1.
  • Page 32: Service

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Service 12.1. General  The humidifier is set to give service demand on the alphanumeric display and on the CHECK light after is has reached the service hours setting (see section 9.2- Programming) ...
  • Page 33 SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 8. Cleaning of the evaporation chamber  Pour out any remaining water and scale that is on the bottom of the container  To clean out the remaining scale from the container, use a stiff brush (synthetic filament only) and some vinegar or any weak acid for cleaning stainless steel.
  • Page 34 SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 10. Re assembly of the evaporation chamber  Rinse out the container and the cover with water.  Check the cover gasket, and make sure that the gasket is well placed before to re-install the cover on the container.
  • Page 35: Exploded View & Bill Of Material

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Exploded view & Bill of Material 13.1. Exploded view S D U C a b in e t P la s tic g ril S te a m T ra p A s s e m b ly E v a p o ra tio n c h a m b e r b a s e S K E 1 0 to S K E 8 0 E v a p o ra tio n c h a m b e r b a s e...
  • Page 36: Bill Of Material

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 13.2. Bill of Material Item Description Model Part number SKE05 SW CONTSMA-ASSY Container of evaporation chamber SKE10 to SKE40 SW CONTMED-ASSY SKE50 to SKE80 SW CONTLAR-ASSY SKE05 (1 phase) SP 4018-M SKE05 (3 phases) SP 4019-M SKE10 &...
  • Page 37 SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual SKE05 SKE10 SKE20 SKE30 SKE40 SKE50 SKE60 SKE80 Item           230V/1 400V/3 230V/1 400V/3 400V/3 400V/3 400V/3 400V/3 400V/3 400V/3 SW 5937 SW 5980 SW 5983 SW 5981 SW 5982...
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide

    SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Troubleshooting guide Problem Indicator Display Causes Corrective actions  The humidifier is not Power: Off  Check for the main power powered. supply and fuses.  The low voltage fuse is Check: Off ...
  • Page 39 SKE Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Problem Indicator Display Causes Corrective actions  Service the evaporation Power: On Humidfier is chamber, see section 14. Check: Blink  The Running hours have SCRO L L  Reset the Running hours operating and Fill: Off exceeded the Service...
  • Page 40 400 Lebeau blvd, Montreal, Qc, H4N 1R6, Canada www.neptronic.com Toll free in North America: 1-800-361-2308 Tel.: (514) 333-1433 Fax: (514) 333-3163 Customer service fax: (514) 333-1091 Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Eastern time)

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