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Gas Fired Humidifier SKG4-N Series Installation Instructions and User Manual READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4011008 SKG4-N-ESL-181116...
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Health and Safety Neptronic has considered the aspects of the design of their humidification systems to reduce as much as possible the risk of Legionnaires’ disease and other similar conditions, but it is important that users are also aware of their responsibilities under Health and Safety regulations in reducing the risk of legionellosis.
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Always store keys centrally with a nominated responsible person. Water Neptronic systems are designed to be used with tap, reverse osmosis or deionized water. On no account must any other fluids or chemicals be introduced into the system without first consulting Neptronic or its authorized distributor.
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Neptronic. 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.
Refer to the Dimensions and Weight table in the Standard Humidifier Unit section for system dry weights. 4 lifting eyelets Illustration 1 - Lifting (Weather Proof Enclosure) Unpacking The SKG4 humidifier is shipped in a wooden crate. Ensure packing wooden crate and skid is removed prior to commissioning. www.neptronic.com Page | - 6 -...
[100] Note 1: Maximum static duct pressure is 5” w.c. (1.25 kPa). For higher static duct pressures, consult Neptronic or its authorized distributor. Note 2: Standard humidifier is designed for natural ventilation combustion air. “Ducted Combustion Air” option is available upon request. See Stage 6 of installation procedure for more details.
Provide a level, solid foundation for the humidifier. Ensure that the floor beneath the humidifier is water proof to withstand any water spillage during servicing or in the event of a problem. www.neptronic.com Page | - 15 -...
Leave a clearance of at least 30” (0.8 m) to the front panel and 24” (0.6 m) on the left and right sides of the humidifier. Leave a clearance of at least 20” (0.5 m) on top of the humidifier. Illustration 9 - Standard Enclosure Clearances www.neptronic.com Page | - 16 -...
Leave a clearance of at least 30” (0.8 m) to the front panel and 24” (0.6 m) on the left and right sides of the humidifier. Leave a clearance of at least 20” (0.5 m) on top of the humidifier. Illustration 10 - Weather Proof Enclosure Clearances www.neptronic.com Page | - 17 -...
The base of the weather proof enclosure is provided with holes of ½” (12mm) diameter to secure the SKG4 humidifier to the roof curb, with the use of bolts and washers of ½” (12mm) diameter (not supplied). www.neptronic.com Page | - 18 -...
Selection of Steam Distribution Manifolds The minimum steam manifold length that can be used with the models SKG4-N1101 to SKG4-N2101 is 3 feet (900mm). Any manifold below this dimension will have insufficient outlet spigots to allow proper steam distribution.
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Placement of Steam Pipe in Vertical Duct 2 Pipes 3 Pipes 24’’ minimum 36’’ minimum (900mm) (600mm) 1/4 W 1/2 W 1/4 W 1/6 W 1/6 W 1/3 W 1/3 W Illustration 18 - Pipe Placement: Vertical Duct www.neptronic.com Page | - 22 -...
= 35" (900mm) Total length of steam conduit must not exceed 16ft (5m) Illustration 19 - S.A.M.E2 Steam Pipe Work (SKG4-N1101) A single Ø3” (76mm) feed pipe must be connected to two S.A.M.E2 steam manifolds with a suitable reduction at the lowest point to allow a ؽ”...
Multi-Steam System Selection of Multi-Steam System For all Multi-Steam units, use the Neptronic Humidisoft program to size the unit. Where two Multi-Steam units are required (duties in excess of 660lb/hr (300kg/h)), make your selection using the following rules: o Divide the air volume flow in half.
Total length of steam conduit must not exceed 16ft (5m). Illustration 23 - Steam Pipe Work Multi-Steam (SKG4-N1101 to 2651) A single Ø3” (76mm) feed pipe must be connected to a single Multi-Steam with a suitable reduction at the lowest point to allow a ؽ”...
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ؽ” (15mm) condensate drain from the main steam supply. This must be reproduced two times. If the two ؽ” (15mm) condensate pipes are connected, the common condensate drain must be ؾ” (20mm). www.neptronic.com Page | - 26 -...
After installation, field piping and humidifier gas train must be checked for leaks. Do not use soap solution or open flame on the humidifier gas train. A gas leak detector must be used. All leaks must be sealed prior to commissioning the humidifier. www.neptronic.com Page | - 27 -...
Table 9 - Gas Connection Size Model Gas Connection Size Ø1” (25mm) Male SKG4-N1101 to 4052 Ø1 ½” (40mm) Male SKG4-N5053 to 8104 Refer to local codes and regulations regarding the type and volume of gas handled, in order to obtain the pressure drop allowed in the gas line and determine the gas pipe diameter.
For normal operation, pre-treatment of water is not necessary. As the humidifier is equipped with the Neptronic Anti-Foaming Energy Conservation (AFEC) system, which drains the humidifier in the presence of foam to ensure clean and safe operation, the use of softened water is not recommended.
During normal operation, the humidifier reduces drain water temperature to 140˚F (60°C). CAUTION: During a power failure, the drain water temperature is not reduced. Installed drain piping must be rated to 212°F (100°C). www.neptronic.com Page | - 31 -...
The SKG4 humidifier has filtered air openings through the front door. Do not block or obstruct the humidifier air openings. The humidifier is factory adjusted for correct performance. Do not alter throttle setting or restrict blower combustion air inlet. www.neptronic.com Page | - 32 -...
Ensure that the combustion air duct connections are air tight. The minimum combustion air duct upward gradient must be ¾” (20mm) in 40” (1000mm) horizontal run. Combustion Air Inlet Model Diameter per Module Ø2” (51mm) O.D. SKG4-NXXXX www.neptronic.com Page | - 34 -...
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SKG4-N Gas Fired Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Single Module Humidifiers: SKG4-N1101 to SKG4-N2101 Ø2" (51mm) minimum Humidifier inlet Ø2" (51mm) Illustration 33 - Ducted Combustion Air (1 Module) 2 Module Humidifiers: SKG4-N2652 to SKG4-N4052 1 to 2 Outlet manifold Ø4"...
100ft (30m) - 10ft (3m) x (total number of 90˚elbow) - 5ft (1.5m) x (total number of 45˚elbow). Model Single Flue Gas Outlet Diameter Ø3” (76mm) O.D. SKG4-N1101 to 2101 Ø4” (100mm) O.D. SKG4-N2652 to 4052 Ø5” (125mm) O.D. SKG4-N5053 to 8104 ...
Outside wall Vent terminal to prevent backflow due to outside weather conditions Drip trap Humidifier single flue gases outlet Important this connection must be air tight. Illustration 37 - Typical Flue Gas Installation (3 Modules) www.neptronic.com Page | - 39 -...
Each series has one Normally Closed contact and one Normally Open contact. It is recommended to use the Normally Closed contact, as this contact will open in the event of a humidifier fault. www.neptronic.com Page | - 41 -...
Humidity Control by Humidistat (External Mode) Humidity controlled externally, using HRO20 humidistat: 24 Vac Airflow switch High limit humidistat HRO20 Interlock humidistat Common 24 VAC 24 Vac Control Demand Room Humidity Illustration 41 - Control Signal from HRO20 Humidistat www.neptronic.com Page | - 42 -...
Humidity controlled internally, using SHR10 or SHC80 as space sensor: 24 Vac Airflow switch High limit humidistat Interlock Common 24 Vac 24 VAC Room Humidity SHR10 SHC80 Illustration 43 - Humidity Signal from Remote Humidity Sensor (SHR10 or SHC80) www.neptronic.com Page | - 43 -...
SKG4-N Gas Fired Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Humidity Control by External Signal Humidity controlled externally, using an external signal source: Illustration 44 - Control Signal from External Device www.neptronic.com Page | - 44 -...
NtwrkOption setting located in the Network sub-menu of the Integration menu (see page 57). RS 485 (HRL24) RS 485 (*BACnet MS/TP or Modbus RTU) *BACnet MS/TP configured by default Illustration 45 - Network Communication Connections www.neptronic.com Page | - 45 -...
The back/menu button is used to go to previous menu or to access the Main Back/Menu Button Menu page from the Idle Screen. The enter button is used to advance to the next sub-menu, to access the selected Enter Button option or to confirm set parameter value. www.neptronic.com Page | - 47 -...
Grants access to General, User and Service menus. 4433 Installation Grants access to General, User, Service and Installation menus. Grants access to General, User, Service, Installation and Integration 5544 Integration menus. Note: To modify or retrieve lost passwords, please contact factory. www.neptronic.com Page | - 48 -...
Note: Available settings and range selections may vary depending on current configuration. The tables in the following sections display all the possible selections. The Description/Notes column indicates the conditions required for the associated setting to appear. www.neptronic.com Page | - 49 -...
Displays the status of the high limit contact. SupplyHighLimit: Closed * (Closed, Open) If Open is displayed, it indicates that the humidity level has exceeded the setpoint on the high limit humidistat. www.neptronic.com Page | - 50 -...
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Current Value * (Off, On) Displays the status of the ignition control module. Displays the status of the normally open drain valve. DrainValve: * (On, Off) (Only appears for units with the weather proof enclosure.) www.neptronic.com Page | - 51 -...
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Download required, Download in progress, Displays the current system status. Non-operational, Backup in progress) Vendor: Neptronic Displays the name of the vendor of the product. (Always Neptronic) Model: Displays the humidifier model name. FirmwareRev: Displays the latest firmware revision. CoreVersion: Displays the current application software version.
Humidity: Current value *(min: 0.0%, 100.0%) Displays the room humidity value measured by the HRL24 controller. Displays whether the setpoint obtained from the HRL24 controller can LockSetpnt: Unlock (Unlock, lock) be modified or not. www.neptronic.com Page | - 53 -...
Mod4Request: None Filling, WaterCalib, PurgeAir chamber, calibrate the water level sensor or perform an air purge. (Only appears when there is a fourth humidifier module.) www.neptronic.com Page | - 54 -...
SupplyHLRH.) Select the signal type for the room humidity analog input. RoomRHSigType: 0-10Vdc 0-10Vdc, 2-10Vdc, 4-20mA, 0-20mA (Only appears if ControlProfile is set to InternAnalog or RoomRHSrc is set to RoomRH.) www.neptronic.com Page | - 55 -...
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When set to Off, the TankRinseInterval setting is disabled if the humidifier is turned on. Select under which system operation mode the different modules will operate. SystMode: Sequential Parallel, Sequential, Hybrid (Only applicable for systems having multiple modules.) www.neptronic.com Page | - 56 -...
Displays information on the transmitted communication frames for TxLost: troubleshooting purposes. ModbusServer For models connected to Modbus. Select whether to use a metric or imperial system of units for the Units: Imperial Metric, Imperial Modbus server. www.neptronic.com Page | - 57 -...
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Current value Displays the actual default gateway. ActualDnsServer: Current value Displays the actual DNS server. ETHSettings Displays the MAC address of the Ethernet interface. EthernetMacAdd Current value (Only applicable if using an Ethernet connection.) www.neptronic.com Page | - 58 -...
Indicates that the due date for servicing the humidifier has arrived. See Service section on page 62 for ServiceDue Manual ** details. * Use Reset Alarms function in Request setting (see page 54). ** Use Reset Counters function in Request setting (see page 54). www.neptronic.com Page | - 59 -...
13. Ensure that the High limit duct humidistat is properly installed and connected to Controls the printed circuit board. Verify that the setpoint is properly adjusted. If a High limit duct humidistat is not used, verify that a jumper is connected between terminals TB3 1&3. www.neptronic.com Page | - 60 -...
6. Once the drain cycle is complete, restart the humidifier by pressing and holding the Power button for 3 seconds. 7. Reset the Airflow switch if needed. 8. The humidifier is now ready for normal operation. www.neptronic.com Page | - 61 -...
If necessary, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds to turn on the humidifier and refill the evaporation chamber with water, then repeat the above steps until the chamber is cool enough to handle. www.neptronic.com Page | - 62 -...
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Reattach the safety pin to the band clamp. 3. Disconnect the water plug and reconnect the water inlet to the evaporation chamber. 4. Turn the power back on using the circuit breaker. www.neptronic.com Page | - 63 -...
After the evaporation chamber has been cleaned and re-installed, slide the support bracket back up and turn the lever in order to secure it into place. Remove support bracket Turn lever to remove or before taking off chamber. re-attach support bracket. Illustration 51 - OSHPD Humidifier Evaporation Chamber Removal www.neptronic.com Page | - 64 -...
Is there is accumulation of fly ashes, the burner must be disassembled by a skilled and qualified technical personnel for further inspection. Other Ensure that there are no obvious signs of deterioration of the humidifier. www.neptronic.com Page | - 65 -...
The burner(s) does not require cleaning under normal use conditions. However, depending on the operating environment, the burner(s) may require periodic cleaning to remove accumulated materials. Failure to clean burners may result in reduced unit capacity or unacceptable flue gas CO levels. www.neptronic.com Page | - 66 -...
The PCB is not detecting the signal. There is an issue with the range, adjust the value. flue gas temperature sensor The PCB is detecting an erroneous signal. Replace the flue gas temperature sensor. www.neptronic.com Page | - 67 -...
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Burner fan is not operating - Replace the combustion air filter. according to the speed required for humidity correctly For Ducted Combustion Air option: demand. - Inspect the ducted combustion air system and remove any debris or obstructions. www.neptronic.com Page | - 68 -...
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