Mounting Checklist; Steam Line Connections; Steam Distribution Using The Air Handling Unit; Steam Distribution Using The Blower Pack - Nortec EL005 Installation Manual

5.4.5

Mounting Checklist

Check the following to ensure that the humidifier has been mounted correctly:
… Unit installed in the correct location (according to
… Mounting surface stable, and capable of supporting the full operating weight of the humidifier?
… Unit level?
… Unit fastened securely?
5.5

Steam Line Connections

Steam generated by the Nortec EL humidifier is not pressurized, but is delivered at atmospheric pressure.
It can be distributed directly into a conditioned space with a built-on or remote-mounted blower pack, or into
an AHU (air handling unit) using Nortec steam distributors or Nortec SAM-e steam distribution manifold.
Read "Best Practices for Installing Steam and Condensate Lines" on page 26
5.5.1

Steam Distribution Using the Air Handling Unit

For placement of the steam distributor or SAM-e steam distribution manifold in the air handling unit, as
well as best practices and installation procedures, refer to their installation manuals.
5.5.2

Steam Distribution Using the Blower Pack

5.5.2.1 Placement of Humidifier
Figure 13 on page 25
Nortec EL steam humidifier with a built-on Nortec blower pack.
Table 5: Minimum Clearances
Low Speed
Dimension "A" (minimum), Low speed
Dimension "B" (minimum), Low speed
High Speed
Dimension "A" (minimum), High speed
Dimension "B" (minimum), High speed
Dimension "C" (minimum)
Dimension "D" (suggested)
Note:
The values in
Blower pack should not be installed near cold surfaces or where dew point may be reached.
Higher humidity or lower room temperature (compared to nominal conditions stated above) will require increased clearances.
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Table 5
and show the minimum clearances required for installation of a
5 lb/h
Capacity
(2.3 kg/h)
(0.23 m)
are based on the following nominal conditions: 72°F (22˚C), 40% RH.
Table 5
"Location and Clearances" on page
10 lb/h 20 lb/h
(4.5 kg/h) (9 kg/h)
9 in 18 in 75 in
(0.46 m) (1.91 m)
12 in
(0.31 m)
6 in 60 in
(0.16 m) (1.53 m)
12 in
(0.31 m)
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16)?
before installing steam lines.
Blower Pack
30 lb/h 50 lb/h 75 lb/h
(13.6 kg/h) (22.7 kg/h) (34.0 kg/h)
86 in 174 in 189 in
(2.19 m) (4.42 m) (4.81 m)
48 in
(1.22 m)
71 in 132 in 153 in
(1.81 m) (3.36 in) (3.89 m)
12 in
(0.31 m)
90 in
(2.3 m)
100 lb/h
(45.4 kg/h)
248 in
(6.3 m)
84 in
(2.14 m)
218 in
(5.54 m)
30 in
(0.77 m)
Nortec EL