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Digital Output on a True Touchscreen Control Display Providing Status and Help Buttons For Operational Details and Troubleshooting Capacities up to 200 Pounds of Steam Per Hour Per Single Unit Utilize any On-Off Humidistat, Carnes Proportional Humidistat or External Signal from DDC Controls Flexible steam hose Easy access connects to “On-Off-Drain”...
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An analogous used to confirm a change to the “Max Output” indicator, and a description of its operation, is offered in parameter, or entering a password to access the the “Component Activity” menu. “Settings” menu. www.carnes.com...
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Indicator light to the left of the button turns the percentage of demand each humidistat is currently red when service is needed, and will otherwise calling for. remain green. Refer to the separate “Service www.carnes.com...
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The Contactor is on when the humidifier is and the Controlled Setpoint is always lower or equal to producing steam. The High Water Sensor is on when the Max Setpoint. the humidifier has identified a high water situation. When www.carnes.com...
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This page adjusts the Maximum Output of the humidifier. from the fans is appreciated. The Maximum Output can be adjusted lower from the nominal output value of the unit (set at the factory). The unit cannot be set lower than 20% of the nominal value www.carnes.com...
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The different yellow buttons on both setting pages allow setpoint, the humidifier will shut down after the High for the changing of different values. Below is a brief Water Timeout value elapses. summary of each, and more information can be accessed within the page itself. www.carnes.com...
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LCD after 15 minutes of idleness. This feature can save on energy consumed. The Kg./Hr Readout is disabled by default. This option, when enabled, will turn the steam readout on home page, and in the upper right hand corner of other pages, into Kg/Hr instead of Lb/Hr. www.carnes.com...
45+2 Telephone Terminal Rooms 72-78 30-40 Radio and TV Studios 74-78 30-40 STEAM + = plus or minus WATER To Drain Reprinted with permission of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Atlanta, GA 30329. www.carnes.com...
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(Figure D), with output holes up. Figure D If multiple pipes are used they should be staggered as shown (Figure E). Figure E MAXIMUM STEAM HOSE LENGTH Table 5 Duct Static Pressure “w.g.” Maximum Steam Hose Length (Ft.) www.carnes.com G-10...
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Water conductivity may be determined by contacting the local water utility or sending a six ounce sample to Carnes for a free analysis. Deionized water or water treated by a reverse osmosis process may have conduc- tivity too low to operate. It may be possible to use a water softener to treat the water but contact the factory before installing the equipment.
The humidistat circuit may be interlocked by using a fan If Carnes proportional humidistat is used the humidifi- relay if the fan is direct driven. A fan relay is not recom- er will automatically vary the steam output rate in the...
Either an on-off or proportional control high limit PROPORTIONAL HI-LIMIT PROPORTIONAL HUMIDISTAT humidistat may be used with Carnes humidifiers. If a pro- HUMIDISTAT (BY CARNES) (BY CARNES) portional humidistat is used the output of the humidifier...
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Each cylinder requires its own steam distribution pipe, steam hose and condensate return line. “Cylinder Wire Current” - as a process of troubleshooting, it may be necessary to confirm current flow through individual cylinder wires during operation. Match humidifier with electrical data. www.carnes.com G-16...
Cylinder life will be extended if operated at less than 440, 460, 480 maximum output. Multiply the cylinder life calculated in Table 10 by the correction factory shown in Table 11. 550, 575, 600 Table 11 % of Maximum Output Correction Factor 1.00 1.33 2.00 www.carnes.com G-17...
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99 (2515mm) 102 (2591mm) duct for support. HXPBB108S 103 (2616mm) 106 (2692mm) HXPBB112S 107 (2718mm) 110 (2794mm) MATERIAL HXPBB116S 111 (2819mm) 114 (2896mm) Standard distributor pipes are fabricated from stainless HXPBB120S 115 (2921mm) 118 (2997mm) steel. See Note A www.carnes.com G-18...
Allow 20 ft. in front of the HXBHB and 30 feet in front of the HXBHC for the steam to be absorbed into the air. Do not mount the units above any items that would be damaged if a water leak were to develop. www.carnes.com G-19...
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0° to 85°C. Case dimensions are fier. Scale range is from 10%-90% RH Differential is 5% 2-13/16” x 4-1/2” x 1-1/4”. non-adjustable. Humidistat is UL listed. Case dimensions are 4-3/8” high, 2-7/8” wide and 1-5/8” deep including control knob. www.carnes.com G-20...
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The control must be mounted a minimum of 10 feet downstream of the distributor pipe. Scale range is from 15%-95% RH Differential is 5% non-adjustable. Mounting plate dimensions are 6-1/2” wide, 4-3/4” high. Humidistat extends 1-1/4” into duct and projects 2-1/4” outside the duct. www.carnes.com G-21...
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The HXHAT will automatically reduce the RH set-point as the temperature drops below 35°F. The graph below shows the RH setting of 35° RH and as the temperature drops the RH set-point is adjusted by the computer as shown. Below -10° there is no adjustment. www.carnes.com G-22...
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STEAM HOSE CONDENSATE RETURN LINE Two models of condensate return line are available. Carnes steam hose is made from EPDM compound to Model HXRA has an I. D. of 3/8” and is used whenever withstand the low pressure steam without deterioration.
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For Power Wiring Connection (non-Carnes installation). See picture: 3/8” FPT Water Inlet 6.938 (176) 3.069 (78) 1.500 (38) 2.250 1.906 (57) 1.500 (38) (48) If you wish to purchase an air gap from Carnes it is an option. www.carnes.com G-25...
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Drain Pipe drain plumbing set-up (non-Carnes installation). 25-3/4” (654) See picture If you wish to purchase an air 7/8” Dia. gap from Carnes it is an option. Hole For Control Wiring BOTTOM 4” 9-1/2” (102) (241) 3/8”...
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Carnes Company, Verona, WI. water. Carnes offers an air gap fitting as a purchased option. Carnes Humidifiers shall have the capacity to operate at The humidifier cabinet(s) shall be constructed of 20 gauge...