Introduction You have purchased a NORDMANN steam humidifier which, provided you observe the operating instructions, will ensure fully automatic operation and reliable, low-maintenance service. Therefore, read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety instructions and warnings.
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Apart from these safety instructions, you should observe all national and local regulations. Proper use The NOVAP 3000 steam humidifiers are intended solely for indirect (via a steam-distribution pipe in a ventilation duct) or direct (with either a separate or a humidifier-mounted fan) humidification. Used in any other way, or in a way that goes above and beyond the one described above, is contrary to its intended usage.
1. Installation 1.1 Dimensions Dimensions of the NOVAP 3000 humidifiers Type Fig. Steam outlet Drainage Empty weight Full weight 1 x Ø 22 1 x Ø 22 14,5 1 x Ø 22 1 x Ø 22 18,5 1 x Ø 35 1 x Ø...
1.2 Steam nozzle For smaller outputs of up to 4 kg/h, we offer a steam nozzle which can be either fitted in air ducts, for instance, or used for direct room humidification. The rules for vaporisation lines (lines needed to mix the steam adequately with air) must be observed here, too.
If fitted horizontally, these apertures must be at the top. An adhesive template is supplied with each steam-distribution pipe to facilitate installation in, for instance, an air duct. NORDMANN’s steam-distribution pipes are designed so that, if fitted straight, there is automatically a slight decline of 3% which ensures that any condensate flows back again.
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Fig. 17 A > 300 Fig. 18 A > 350 B = 0.5 A B = min. 150 C = 0.3 A D = min. 100 Fig. 19 A > 500 Fig. 20 A > 500 B = min. 100 B = min.
1.5 Fitting the blowers All installation work must be performed by trained personnel. The customer himself is responsible for verifying their qualifications. The steam blower for distributing the steam in the room can be fitted either directly onto the humidifier itself (excepting types 32, 45, 64 and 90 kg) or onto a wall.
Installation material If a hose is used for the steam line, it must be the original one supplied by NORDMANN. If other hoses are utilised, NORDMANN cannot be held responsible for any damage that may occur. A hose clamp should be used to link the hose to the steam-distribution pipe.
Wrongly installed Correctly installed Correctly installed Fig. 27 Fig. 28 Fig. 29 1.7 Laying the condensate hose It is advisable to lay the condensate hose as near to the vertical as possible and to feed the condensate either directly into an open funnel or below the siphon.
2. Water connections 2.1 Quality of the water NORDMANN humidifiers use ordinary tap water for the production of pure steam. The electrical conductivity should be between 125 and 1250 microsiemens per cm. The hardness of water is measured in accordance with the international...
(with a contact opening of at least 3 mm) on all phases from the mains power supply. NORDMANN humidifiers are designed to be connected to the earth lead and are categorised as belonging to Protection class 1 for electrical equipment.
External fuses per phase (A) Type 424 824 434 834 1534 2364 3264 4564 6464 9064 Heating voltage 380 V 50 70 2 x 50 2x 70 400 V 50 70 2 x 50 2x70 415 V 50 70 2 x 50 2 x 70 Type 422 822 432 832 1532 2362 3262 –...
Type of Terminals Cross-section of Cross-section of Screw terminals humidifier heating wire mm control cable mm for heating voltage 0,75 PG 11 0,75 PG 16 0,75 PG 16 1532 2 x 2,5 0,75 PG 21 15xx 0,75 PG 16 2362 2 x 4 0,75 PG 36...
The electronic control system, with its highly-integrated microcontroller, regulates the vaporisation process in accordance with a new principle developed by NORDMANN which allows rapid output changes to be made. The humidifier adapts itself fully automatically to the quality of the water used.
We recommend that you keep a spare cylinder in stock for each unit. NORDMANN’s steam cylinders are so economical that it is usually cheaper to replace the cylinder than to clean it. To clean the cylinder, it should first be emptied by pressing the black button for manual drainage located on the electronic print (see Fig.
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Lifetime of a steam cylinder at 100% steam output º DH (German hardness) °d Härte 1°DH = 1,25° English hardness 1°DH = 1,79° French hardness 1°DH = 1,05° American hardness 1°DH = 17,9 mg/I CaCo (ppm) without* SC-System with SC-System *but cylinder is flushed periodically Hours t (h)
4.4 Putting the humidifier into operation After the steam hose, water feed pipe, drainage pipes and electrical cables have all been correctly connected, the NOVAP 3000 humidifier can be switched on using the black power switch. As soon as the humidistat or...
4.7 Indications of the two-colour LED The newly-developed electronic controls unit with microcontroller continuously monitors the operations of the NOVAP 3000 humidifier. Any deviations from the operating condition (U codes) are shown with the two-colour LED. The status of the LED can be shining continuously or flashing in the red and green colours.
The standard, potential-free relay output enables the collective alarm message to be displayed remotely. 4.10 Safety functions NORDMANN humidifiers are protected against running dry, i.e. the power is cut off automatically as soon as the electrodes in the steam cylinder protrude above the water level.
Fig. 35 5.2 Drainage strainer in the steam cylinder All NORDMANN steam cylinders are fitted with a removable drainage strainer which can be extracted easily for cleaning. The cylinder can then be put back into place and the humidifier put back...
5.3 Removing the electronics unit All work pertaining to the electrical installation must be carried out by qualified personnel only. The customer is responsible for verifying the qualifications of the technicians concerned. Before removing the electronics unit, all power to the humidifier must be switched off.
6. Rectifying faults 6.1 The humidifier produces insufficient or no steam When a fault occurs, the problem is often sought only on the humidifier, though the fault may have been caused by a problem in the plant. For successful trouble-shooting, some knowledge of plant technology (air-conditioning, controls) is necessary.
SC-System (Pat. pending) Self-cleaning system for electrode humidifiers of NORDMANN. Proportional adaptor Allows the steam output of the NOVAP 3000 humidifiers to be set anywhere between 20 and 100%. The proportional adaptor can be simply inserted onto the electronic controls unit.
9. Technical specifications Model Type 834 1534 2364 3264 4564 6464 9064 Heating voltage* Volt 400 Volt, 50/60 Hz Number of phases Heating current 15.3 16.5 25.3 35.1 49.4 2x35.1 2x49.4 Model Type 832 1532 2362 3262 6462 Heating voltage* Volt 230 Volt, 50/60 Hz Number of phases...
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