Neptronic® systems are designed to be used with mains, reverse osmosis, demineralized or partially softened water. On no account attempt to introduce any other fluid or chemical into the system without first consulting Neptronic or its authorized distributor. Water supply must not exceed the max pressure of 70 psig (480 kPa), or pressure limits laid out in the Specification and Installation Instructions, and must comply with local regulations.
Please observe the local regulations concerning the provision of electrical installations. Neptronic systems and its products are designed only for humidification use. Any Correct Use other application is not considered appropriate for the intended purpose. The manufacturer cannot be made liable for any damage resulting from incorrect use.
Back view Front view (Fig. 2b) (Fig. 2a) General Dimension & Weight Dimensions in inches [mm] Weight in lb [kg] Model Full of Empty water SK330M SK340M 48.1 SK370M [1221] [838] [635] [145] [200] SK380M SK390M Water Inlet, Steam and main Drain outlets Dimensions...
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Front view Back view (Fig. 3) General Dimension & Weight Dimensions in inches [mm] Weight in lb [kg] Model Full of Empty water SK330M SK340M 55.8 28.6 SK370M [1417] [965] [727] [184] [240] SK380M SK390M...
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Handling & Unpacking Lifting or handling MUST only be carried out by trained and qualified personnel. Ensure that the lifting operation has been properly planned, risk assessed and that all equipment has been checked by a skilled and competent Health & Safety representative and effective control measures put in place.
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Installation Overview All installation work must comply with local regulations. All work related to the installation of the SK300-XL Steam Humidifier MUST only be performed by skilled and qualified technical personnel (e.g. qualified gas installer, fitters, electricians, plumbers or technicians with appropriate training).
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 1 – Unit Positioning and Mounting General Any installation work MUST be carried out by suitably qualified personnel. considerations The following considerations must be taken into account before deciding on the location for the SK300-XL Steam Humidifier: ...
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 2 – Steam Distribution Installation Fundamental Design Maximum steam velocity in a pipe must not exceed 40 feet/sec (12m/s) Concepts velocity. Velocities above this will generate noise. Minimum steam pipe gradient must be 7˚ i.e. 5’’ (125mm) rise in 40’’ (1m) run.
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SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 2 – Steam Distribution Installation Selection of For all Multi-Steam units use the Neptronic® Humidisoft program to size the Multi-Steam unit. Where two Multi-Steam units are required, duties in excess of 528lb/h (240kg/h) make your selection using the following rules: ...
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SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 2 – Steam Distribution Installation Steam pipe work to Duct connections SK330M Insulated pipe Air Duct Min. 2/5 H Min. 7° pipe slope SK340M SK370M Ø3'’ (76) Min. 4'’ (100) Static pressure + 2'’...
Water supply installation must conform to local codes and regulations. Any installation work must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel. Water inlet Neptronic® SK300-XL Humidifier is designed to be used with mains, reverse Specifications osmosis, de-ionized and de-mineralized water.
Any installation work must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel. Water Drain Water Drain temperature: 140˚F (+60˚C) Specification Water Drain Outlet Pan Drain Outlet Model Connection size Connection size SK330M SK340M 3/4’’ 1/2’’ SK370M (20mm) (15mm) SK380M SK390M Water Drain Water drain outlet connection must be connected to drain pipe of sufficient size.
In case of opening of any on this contact. Operation of humidifier will stop and Alarm message will be displayed. Humidifier Neptronic® SK300-XL modulating Steam Humidifier can be installed in conjunction Control with with Neptronic® HRO and SHC humidity controller.
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SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 6 – Electrical Control Connections Humidifier Neptronic® SK300-XL Steam Humidifier can be controlled with Neptronic® HRO20 Control with or HRO20 + SHR10 or SHC80 humidity sensors. humidity controller and HRO20 humidistat...
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VAV System Neptronic® SK300-XL modulating Steam Humidifier can be installed in conjunction with a VAV system, in this case Neptronic® SHC Duct humidity sensor will act as a Hi level Duct Humidity sensor. Humidity will be controlled by Neptronic® SHR or SHC Room or Duct humidity controller.
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SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 6 – Electrical Control Connections Controls A typical humidifier control system includes the following along with the humidifier: A wall or return duct humidistat placement A high limit duct humidistat, ...
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Control Signal set-up Terminal Block Modulating Printed Circuit Board Control signal 0-10 Vdc Extra jumper CONTROL INPUT High limit Humidistat 4-20mA 0-10V 2-10V Jumper on Pressure Differential Switch 0-10V HUMIDITY 0-10 Vcc INPUT 4-20mA 2-10V...
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Initial verification & Start up Initial verification and start up – commissioning – must be carried out by suitable qualified personnel. 1. Ensure that the humidifier cabinet is installed in a location where the Clearance humidifier can be serviced correctly.
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Commissioning – Operation description Control Panel Control panel of Neptronic® SK300-XL Steam humidifier is equipped with a user friendly LCD display and extensive access to status, alarms, and set-up menus. Description SK390 Rev.
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Operation display Description display modes ''OFF'' Mode NEP 3.6 When the rocker switch is in the ''OFF'' position, the display shows the model of SK390M the humidifier and the program version number. (Illus.
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 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 set point No demand of the humidistat or humidity level has exceeded the set DEMAND...
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Programming mode 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 &...
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Control PC Board Main Printed circuit board designated is common to all SK300-XL series humidifier, ON/OFF or modulating; this pc board is equipped with an advanced microprocessor which controls all the humidifier functions. The Printed circuit board which is directly connected onto the main pc board is installed only on modulating model (suffix M).
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Wiring diagram Heating Contactor stage 2 element Black Black Black Black Marine Black Black Purple Fuses Purple Marine Relay Heating element Contactor stage 3 Black Purple Black Black Black Black Black Fuses Purple A16 A17 Heating element...
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Bill of Material General Item Description Model Part number Evaporation chamber tank All models SP 4253 Band clamp All models SP 4254-M Tank gasket All models SW 4255 See Heating Element, Contactor, Fuse, Fuse Holder and Heating element Transformer table.
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