Steam Humidifier SKE series HUMIDITY Installation instruction & user manual READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SKE-ENG-170816...
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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.
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 ...
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) ...
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...
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”...
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. ...
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.
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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.
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'’...
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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...
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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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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: 60C. ...
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.
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.
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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 .
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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...
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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...
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. ...
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. ...
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.
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...
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 &...
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.
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.
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) ...
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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.
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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.
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...
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 &...
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 ...
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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...
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