WATER mineralized 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 must comply with local regulations.
1 - Power supply can be 120Vac 1.5A, 208Vac 0.75A or240/ 250Vac 0.75A, 50Hz or 60Hz,. 2 - Raw steam pressure at actual point of connection to humidifier. 3 - Maximum static duct pressure is 5’’ w.c [1.250 kPa]. For higher static duct pressures please consult Neptronic or its authorized distributor.
SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Dimensions & Weights 4'’ 6'’ [10.1] [15.2] 2nd steam outlet on SKS-950 &1250 SKS Neptronic Control panel Raw steam inlet Condensate or return outlet Water supply inlet 2.6'’ [6.6] Main drain outlet (Fig.
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The SKS Humidifier package may be carried using a fork lift from the underside. Caution must be exercised to ensure balanced load before lifting. Lifting of SKS Humidifier MUST always be carried out using the appropriate Neptronic Lifting bracket. Lifting sling angle must be greater than 30˚ to the horizontal.
SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Installation Overview All installation work must comply with local regulations. All work concerned with the installation of the SKS Humidifier MUST only be performed by skilled and qualified technical personnel (e.g. electricians, plumbers or technicians with appropriate training).
The humidifier location must have an ambient temperature of less than 86˚F [30˚C]. Ambient Condition Minimum 27.4" (69.5 cm) Clearances SKS-100 & 130 7.6" (19 cm) SKS 065 & 110- Rod and Nuts SKS Neptronic 3/8'’ (M10) minimum 27.6" (70 cm) side to side Lifting and Hanging 31.1" (78.9 cm) Bracket center to center (Fig.
4 ¼’’ (108mm) up to 528lb/h [240kg/h] 5 ¼’’ (133mm) up to 560lb/h [255kg/h] All Humidifier below 220lb/h [100kg/h] capacity must use standard Neptronic® S.A.M.E2 Steam distribution pipes, Multi-Steam can be offered if shorter absorption distances are required. All Humidifiers above 220lb/h [100kg/h] capacity must use Multi-Steam.
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SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 2 – Steam Distribution Pipes Positioning & Installation The minimum steam manifold length that can be used with the SKS series Selection of humidifier is 35’’ [900mm]. Any manifold below this dimension will have insufficient Steam outlet spigots to allow proper steam distribution.
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SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 2 – Steam Distribution Pipes Positioning & Installation Steam Pipe Work to Duct Connections with S.A.M.E2 SKS-100-SLP Insulated pipe SKS-65-CLP Ø3'’ (76mm) Air Duct SKS-110-CLP Min. 2/5 H Min.
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Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 2 – Steam Distribution Pipes Positioning & 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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(by others) to Humidifier (by others) Static pressure + 2'’ (50mm) Neptronic Humidifier Vertical duct (Fig. 17) Steam pipe work to Duct connections SKS-100-SLP Air duct Insulated pipe Min. 7° pipe slop SKS-690-SLP Ø3'’ (76mm) or SKS-65-CLP Ø4'’ (100mm) or Ø5'’...
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SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 2 – Steam Distribution Pipes Positioning & Installation SKS-950-SLP Total length of steam conduit SKS-1250-SLP Air Duct should not exceed 16 feet (5m) Min. 7° pipe slope Insulated pipe Ø4'’...
SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 3 – Pipework for HTHW / Raw Steam HTHW / Raw steam supply piping must conform to local codes and regulations. Risk of Distortion and Failure. HTHW / Raw steam piping installation must be supported so that no strain are imposed on the Humidifier steam inlet flange and control valve.
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SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 3 – Pipework for HTHW / Raw Steam Vacuum breaker (supplied by others) Pressure gage STEAM (supplied by others) Shut off valve (supplied by others) Piping (by others) Strainer (supplied) Actuated control valve (supplied)
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SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 3 – Pipework for HTHW / Raw Steam Typical HTHW Installation The size of the HTHW supply pipe and the control valve must be calculated HTHW Supply Size considering 1.07HP (0.8kW) of HTHW for each lb (kg) of clean steam produced and distributed into the AHU.
Water supply installation must conform to local codes and regulations. Any installation work must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel. Water Inlet Neptronic® SKS Humidifier is designed to be used with potable, reverse osmosis, Specifications deionised and de-mineralized water.
SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 5 – Water Drain Connection Water Drain installation must conform to local codes and regulations. Any installation work must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel. Water Drain Water Drain temperature: +140˚F [+60˚C] Specification Water Drain Outlet...
SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 6 – Electrical Supply and Installation Electrical Power The SKS Humidifier requires the following single phase supply. Supply Model Voltage Current 120Vac – 1ph SKS-XXXX-120 1.50A 208Vac – 1ph SKS-XXXX-208 0.75A 240Vac –...
High limit SHC80 for VAV application only SHH8 High limit humidistat (Fig. 26) Electrical Control Neptronic® SKS Humidifier has a modulating control system and requires an Connections analogue control signal (0-10Vdc, 2-10Vdc, 0-20mA or 4-20mA). Neptronic® SKS Humidifier has three interlock entries: Humidifier ...
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Stage 7 – Electrical Control Connections Neptronic® SKS modulating Steam Humidifier can be installed in conjunction with Humidifier Neptronic® HRO20 humidity controller, see below wiring diagram (fig. 26). In this Control case humidity set point will be controlled by HRO20 humidity controller; humidifier (External Mode) will have to be set in external mode.
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SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 7 – Electrical Control Connections Dry Contacts Two series of volt free contacts are provided : Alarm contacts: One normally connected to common and one normally open contacts ...
SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Stage 8 – BACnet Interface Set-up ® Locating Bacnet® BACnet® interface PCB is located in the electrical compartment it is directly attached Interface PCB and connected to the Main PCB. (Fig.
SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Initial Verification Initial verification and start-up - commissioning – must be carried out by suitable qualified personnel. 1. Ensure that cabinet of the humidifier is installed in a location where the Clearance humidifier can be serviced correctly.
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SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Start-Up 1. Proceed to the start-up of the Humidifier, as follow: a) Open the front access door of the humidifier cabinet; make sure that manual drain valve is closed. b) Start up the humidifier by pushing (ON/OFF) button located on the humidifier control panel.
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SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Commissioning – Operation Description Control Panel Control panel of Neptronic® SKS humidifier is equipped with a user friendly LCD display and extensive access to status, alarms, and set-up menus. Description (Fig. 34) ‘’POWER'' push button and indicator...
SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Operation Mode When humidifier is at ''OFF'' position, the display shows the model of the unit and the OFF Mode program version number. SKS XXXX By pushing the button on control panel, you can access to the serial number of NEP r1.0 the humidifier.
SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Alarm Messages When the following conditions occur, the alarms messages override the scrolling information: Display Description Comment AIR FLOW The airflow is not detected by the air pressure switch (modulating Air flow proof unit only).
SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Programming Mode To access menu, press on the button, LCD will display first step. You can scroll down to next step by pressing the button. Within a selected step, press on buttons to change values (when required) Display Description...
SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual User Adjustment & Diagnostic Mode To enter to User adjustment & diagnostic menu: Press simultaneously & buttons. Display Type Description Value Amb Tmp Elelectrical compartment Ambiant Temperature Reading 40 C reading WTR TOFF Range: from -10˚C to +10˚C...
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SKS - Steam to Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual SKS XXXX Model of humidifier and revision number of Reading NEP r1.0 program installed. Default values of Drain Time out by model (step #06): Drain Time out Model default value 4.5 min SKS-100/130-SLP 5.5 min...
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