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Simplified INSTALLATION MANUALand Detailed Installation manual are included in this package. HU315 HUMIDIFIER SERIES Note: HU315 has replaced the HU313 as of Jan. 1, 2005 Filename: Quatro/HU315 03/05/04 QUATRO------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ”We Make Clean Air” 30 Hymus Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, H9R 1C9 Tel.: (514) 630-4444 Fax: (514) 630-4454 website: www.quatro-air.com...
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3 High voltage wires 208/3/60 (31.2amps) to be installed by certified licensed electrician into terminals tagged L1, L2, & L3 Three Phase Terminals QUATRO------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ”We Make Clean Air” 30 Hymus Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, H9R 1C9 Tel.: (514) 630-4444 Fax: (514) 630-4454 website: www.quatro-air.com...
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Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual Figure 3 Control Wiring from wall mounted sensor a. Humidity sensor (see figure 4) must be mounted to the wall (with dimple on left hand side and holes on right hand side) using the mounting screws provided in the sensor box.
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NOTE: Drain line must be trapped under the unit to prevent flash steam from condensing in the unit cabinet. Physical location of the supply and drain connections are located as shown below. QUATRO------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ”We Make Clean Air” 30 Hymus Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, H9R 1C9 Tel.: (514) 630-4444 Fax: (514) 630-4454 website: www.quatro-air.com...
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Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual NOTE: Quatro can provide a drain tempering system which limits the water drain to no more than 140° F. NOTE: Softened water should NOT be used as it is generally corrossive to the electrode plating.
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The humidifier is made up of metallic and plastic parts. All parts must be disposed of according to the local standards on waste disposal. QUATRO------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ”We Make Clean Air” 30 Hymus Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, H9R 1C9 Tel.: (514) 630-4444 Fax: (514) 630-4454 website: www.quatro-air.com...
Open cartons and check for any hidden damage. Mark the shipping waybill accordingly. • Check packing slip to ensure all items have been received. Notify Quatro of any shortages or damaged • parts. You must notify Quatro within 5 working days of any shortages.
Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual How The HU315 Works HU315 is an electrode humidifier. It produces steam for humidification by passing electrode current through the water in the steam generator cylinder between metal electrodes. There are no heater elements. Steam output is directly proportional to the conductivity of the water, and the amount of electrode immersed in the water.
The front cover is secured by a capture screw located underneath the QUATRO logo. Twist the QUATRO logo to reveal the screw, and use a phillips head screwdriver to remove it. Then simply lift the front cover and pull out to remove it.
Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual Plumbing Water supply The HU315 must be supplied with cold water (not softened) having the following characteristics: Model HU315 Instant flow rate 0.3 gpm Connection 1/4" O.D. Compression Temperature limits 34 to 104° F Pressure limits 15 to 116 psi Hardness limits <= 400 ppm CaCO3...
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Physical location of the supply and drain connections are located as shown below. HU315 NOTE: Quatro can provide a drain tempering system which limits the water drain to no more than 140° F. NOTE: Softened water should NOT be used as it is generally corrossive to the electrode plating.
Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual Power wiring Three Phase Terminals Check that the power supply voltage to be connected matches the value indicated on the rating plate inside the electrical panel. Insert the power and ground connection cables into the electrical panel compartment using the strain reliefs supplied, and connect to the terminals.
For Stand-Alone Modulating Operation: Connect a high limit sensor and control sensor per the diagram at right. Wall mounted Humidty Sensor QUATRO------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ”We Make Clean Air” 30 Hymus Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, H9R 1C9 Tel.: (514) 630-4444 Fax: (514) 630-4454 website: www.quatro-air.com...
Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual Parameter A0 must be set to 2 if no high limit sensor, 3 if a high limit sensor is used. Parameter A2 must be set per the OUT signal from the sensor: • voltage: 0 to 1 Vdc; 0 to 10 Vdc; 2 to 10 Vdc; •...
Alone Modulating mode), or two dashes will light, indicating the humidifier is disabled or in alarm. The alarm code will flash. QUATRO------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ”We Make Clean Air” 30 Hymus Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, H9R 1C9 Tel.: (514) 630-4444 Fax: (514) 630-4454 website: www.quatro-air.com...
Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual Starting with a new cylinder When starting with a new cylinder, you should activate the cylinder cleaning function by pressing the SEL and buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds after the initialization phase. This forces the unit to open both the drain and fill valves for 10 minutes to flush the lines, then fills and drains the cylinder 3 times to wash out any mold release or dirt.
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60 seconds after a button press, the controller will erase all changes and return to operating mode with the previous parameters. QUATRO------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ”We Make Clean Air” 30 Hymus Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, H9R 1C9 Tel.: (514) 630-4444 Fax: (514) 630-4454 website: www.quatro-air.com...
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Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual Parameters for configuring standard operation: Code Range Default Unit Description 0=ON/OFF control 1=modulating A0 (1) 0 to 4 Operating mode 2=humidity control 3=humidity control with hi-limit control 4=steam baths 0=°C, kg/h 0, 1 Unit of measure 1=°...
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Not accessible if draining due to inactivity is 1 to 199 days Days to wait to drain due to inactivity disabled, (8 in "b1") QUATRO------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ”We Make Clean Air” 30 Hymus Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, H9R 1C9 Tel.: (514) 630-4444 Fax: (514) 630-4454 website: www.quatro-air.com...
Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual Parameters for setting the serial connections and remote control: Code Range Unit Description 1= room sensor measurement 2= outlet sensor measurement 3= steam output 1 to 6 Value normally displayed 4= hour counter 5= conductivity 6= current Enable keypad and remote control keypad: remote control:...
Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual Seasonal Shut Down During seasonal shut-down or alternatively shut-down for maintenance of the electrical parts and/or the plumbing, the humidifier should be placed out-of-service. NOTE: the water cylinder should be emptied before shutting down the humidifier, to prevent corrosion of the electrodes.
4. Check that the steam outlet pipe is not is kinked and that there are no sags. QUATRO------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ”We Make Clean Air” 30 Hymus Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, H9R 1C9 Tel.: (514) 630-4444 Fax: (514) 630-4454 website: www.quatro-air.com...
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Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual Controller Action Reset Alarm Reset Causes Solution display relay relay The formation of foam is generally due to the presence of surfactants in the water (lubricants, solvents, detergents, water treatment agents, softeners) or an Excessive foam in the excessive concentration of Signal Manual Active Manual...
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Manual limit (1.5xbb) of Shut- reset manual Replace the cylinder Active cylinder down hour reset operating life counter hour counter QUATRO------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ”We Make Clean Air” 30 Hymus Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, H9R 1C9 Tel.: (514) 630-4444 Fax: (514) 630-4454 website: www.quatro-air.com...
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Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual Controller Action Reset Alarm Reset Causes Solution display relay relay Complete You have activated the manual draining of the drain sequence. Sequence ends on cylinder its own. activated Complete The unit is emptying the cylinder draining for after an extended period of non-use.
4. check the fastening of the hose clamps 4. the steam hose is not properly on the steam outlet fastened to the cylinder QUATRO------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ”We Make Clean Air” 30 Hymus Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, H9R 1C9 Tel.: (514) 630-4444 Fax: (514) 630-4454 website: www.quatro-air.com...
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Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual problem causes solutions Water in the cylinder turns black 1. minerals in the cylinder have 1. Check for sags & kinks that over concentrated and are could trap condensate in the steam deteriorating the electrodes. hoses that could cause a back pressure on the cylinder.
Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual allowing water to leak out. As a precaution, check the deposits and the blackening of the wall of the cylinder, and replace the cylinder if necessary. CAUTION: always disconnect the main power before touching the cylinder in the event of leaks, as current may flow through the water.
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Any product or part that is found to be defective will, at the option of Quatro be replaced or repaired. Quatro reserves the right to inspect any part or installation before replacing or repairing defective parts. After startup of the product, labor for repairs or replacement of parts is not covered by this warranty.
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