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Ultra-sorb ® S t e a m D is pe r s io n Tu be H u mid if ie r Pa n el Installatio n, Operatio n , and Maintenance Man u al F o r a p p l i c a t i o n s u s i n g s t e a m f r o m a b o i l e r o r f r o m a n y D R I - S T E E M s t e a m g e n e r a t i n g h u m i d i f i e r.
U n p a c k i n g H i g h - e f f i c i e n c y t u b e s NOTE: If you have an Ultra-sorb without High-efficiency Figure 3-1: dispersion tubes (non-insulated tubes), please skip to the next Ultra-sorb with the High-efficiency page.
F i e l d a s s e m b l y o f M o d e l L H Please read instructions while assembling Table 4-1: Ultra-sorb Model LH components STEP 1 - Unpack Description Qty. Unpack the Ultra-sorb components and verify that you have all Supply header assembly with shouldered items on the packing list.
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F i e l d a s s e m b l y o f M o d e l L H STEP 2 - Bolt the mounting flanges to the supply header Figure 5-3: assembly Dispersion tubes Refer to Figure 5-1 and 5-2. Steam Supply header inlet...
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F i e l d a s s e m b l y o f M o d e l L H STEP 4 - Bolt the mounting flanges to the condensate header Figure 6-1: assembly Condensate header assembly Align coupling (without shoulder) Refer to Figure 6-1.
F i e l d a s s e m b l y o f M o d e l LV Please read instructions while assembling Table 7-1: Ultra-sorb Model LV components STEP 1 - Unpack Description Qty. Unpack the Ultra-sorb components and verify that you have all Supply header assembly with shouldered slip couplings items on the packing list.
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F i e l d a s s e m b l y o f M o d e l LV STEP 2 - Bolt the mounting flanges to the supply header Figure 8-1: assembly Supply header assembly Refer to Figure 8-1 and 8-2. Attach the two mounting flanges as indicated using ¼"...
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F i e l d a s s e m b l y o f M o d e l LV STEP 4 - Bolt the mounting flanges to the condensate header assembly Refer to Figure 9-1. Push the slip couplings onto the dispersion tubes flush with the tube ends.
I n s t a l l a t i o n Selecting the location Ultra-sorb steam dispersion panels need a steam supply and a method for trapping and removing condensate. See supply and drain connections information on Page 16. When selecting the location, first consideration should be given to rapid, thorough absorption of the steam.
I n s t a l l a t i o n Determine humidifier placement Check available non-wetting distance, and review the recommendations in Figure 11-1. Dispersed steam must be absorbed into the airflow before it comes in contact with duct elbows, fans, vanes, filters, or any object that can cause condensation and dripping.
I n s t a l l a t i o n Installation in a cold air stream Figure 12-1: Installation in cold air stream When a humidifier is installed in a duct that will carry cold air periodically, determine the dew point temperature. If the psychrometric chart reveals that saturation may occur, protec- Extended trails of fog may develop...
I n s t a l l a t i o n Mounting in a horizontal duct Figure 13-2: Elevation The Ultra-sorb panel is contained within a mounting frame. A mounting flange 1½" (38 mm) wide is provided on all four sides Ultra-sorb of the unit.
I n s t a l l a t i o n Mounting in a vertical duct Figure 14-1: Elevation view - Model VAF Vertical airflow Ultra-sorb panels must be ordered for this (for vertical airflow) application. Headers and tubes are pitched to accommodate vertical mounting.
I n s t a l l a t i o n Installation inside an air handling unit Figure 15-2: Vertical channels See placement recommendation in Figure 11-1. The metal support frame should be anchored to the air handler Air flow casing.
For detailed information about steam piping, see the DRI-STEEM Humidification System Design DRI-STEEM representative for pump selection. Guide, which can be downloaded from the literature section of our web site: www.dristeem.com mc_082107_1139 Page 16 • DRI-STEEM Ultra-sorb Steam Dispersion Panel Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
P i p i n g Steam from a boiler Figure 17-1: Ultra-sorb strainer Ultra-sorb panels for boiler steam have a threaded pipe nipple that extends outside the framework for a steam supply connection. The Install strainer same size as steam supply line should be dripped immediately ahead of the valve and within 3"...
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P i p i n g Steam from an evaporative humidifier Figure 18-1: Vapor hose Hard pipe or tubing Ultra-sorb Standard steam hose connections on DRI-STEEM evaporative humidifiers are 1½" (38 mm) stainless steel tubing. Two inch Vapor hose tubing connections are available as an option on higher capacity (See Figure 22-2) evaporative units.
M o u n t i n g The Ultra-sorb panel can operate with air flow in either direction; Figure 19-2: however, the steam supply must be connected to the top of the Proper dispersion tube orientation assembly, and condensate must be drained from the bottom of the assembly.
R e t r o f i t t i n g a n e x i s t i n g U l t r a - s o r b Before retrofitting an existing Ultra-sorb panel with high-efficiency Figure 20-1: tubes, shut off steam to the system, and let all hot surfaces cool.
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R e t r o f i t t i n g a n e x i s t i n g U l t r a - s o r b Note: 3. Remove the dispersion tube. Step 3 See maintenance instructions for high- Make sure nothing loose falls efficiency tubes on Page 23.
P e r f o r m a n c e d a t a 1. Non-wetting distance is the distance downstream from the Table 22-1: leaving side of the Ultra-sorb panel that wetting will not occur. Ultra-sorb air pressure loss Although wisps of steam may be present, solid objects at duct air Tube spacing temperature, such as coils, dampers, fans, etc., downstream from...
M a i n t e n a n c e Strainer • Inspect the strainer screen at least twice during the first year. If fouled, inspect it more frequently. Steam trap • At least twice a year verify that the steam trap is functioning properly.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g g u i d e Table 24-1: Ultra-sorb troubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause Action Humidifier discharges • Steam main overloaded with water due to boiler • Locate cause of priming and correct. water in duct discharging water with steam (priming) •...
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Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g g u i d e Table 25-1: Ultra-sorb troubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause Action Space humidity will not • Steam pressure too low • Increase. rise to humidistat set •...
R e p l a c e m e n t p a r t s Table 26-1: Ultra-sorb replacement parts Description Part no. 1½" (38 mm) High-efficiency tube Consult factory 1½" (38 mm) Dispersion tube Consult factory 1/16" (0.62) Tubelet 310165-001 5/64"...
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R e p l a c e m e n t p a r t s Figure 27-1: Figure 27-3: Ultra-sorb Model LV Header (evaporative humidifier) OM-207 Figure 27-2: Ultra-sorb Model LH OM-206 DRI-STEEM Ultra-sorb Steam Dispersion Panel Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 27...
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What is the recommended p trap length coming off of the steam dispersion. Is it 5” or 10”
The recommended P-trap seal length for the DriSteem Ultra-sorb LV steam dispersion is 5 inches (130 mm).
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