Condair RM Series Installation Manual

Condair RM Series Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
Steam humidifier
Condair RM
Humidification and Evaporative Cooling

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL Steam humidifier Condair RM Humidification and Evaporative Cooling...
  • Page 2 Condair Group AG, except to the extent required for installation or maintenance of recipient's equipment. Liability Notice Condair Group AG does not accept any liability due to incorrect installation or operation of the equipment or due to the use of parts/components/equipment that are not authorised by Condair Group AG. Copyright Notice ©...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    To the very beginning Notes on the installation manual For your safety Product Overview Models overview Identification of the unit Options Condair RM Accessories Condair RM 3.4.1 Details steam distribution pipe DV61-... Inspecting the delivery / Storage and Transportation Delivery 4.1.1...
  • Page 4 5.6.3.3 Connection of the fault output "Err. Out" 5.6.3.4 Connection of external safety chain 5.6.3.5 Power supply 5.6.4 Performance data / Fuses "F6" power supply 5.6.5 Inspecting the electrical installation Appendix Unit dimensions 6.1.1 Unit dimensions Condair RM 2...8 Contents...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Further information on options and accessories can be obtained in their respective instructions. This installation manual is restricted to the installation of the Condair RM steam humidifier and is meant for well trained specialists being sufficiently qualified for their respective work.
  • Page 6 If the documentation gets misplaced, please contact your Condair representative. Language versions This installation manual is available in other languages. Please contact your Condair representative for information. Introduction...
  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    For your safety General Every person, who is in charge of the installation work on the Condair RM must have read and understood this installation manual and the Condair RM operation manual before carrying out any work. Knowing and understanding the contents of the installation manual and the operation manual is a basic requirement for protecting personnel against any kind of danger, to prevent faulty operation, and to operate the unit safely and correctly.
  • Page 8 Preventing unsafe operation All persons working with the Condair RM are obliged to report any alterations to the unit that may affect safety to the owner without delay and to secure the Condair RM against accidental power-up. Prohibited modifications to the unit No modifications must be undertaken on the Condair RM without the express written consent of Condair.
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Product Overview Models overview Steam humidifiers Condair RM are available with different heating voltages and steam capacities ranging from 2 kg/h up to a maximum of 8 kg/h. Model Max. steam capacity max. Heating voltage Condair RM in kg/h in kW 230 V/1~/50...60 Hz...
  • Page 10: Identification Of The Unit

    Identification of the unit The identification of the unit is found on the rating plate: Type designation Serial number (7 digits) Month/Year Condair Group AG, Gwattstrasse 17, 8808 Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland Heating voltage Type: Condair RM 8 Serial No: XXXXXXX 01.20 Heating voltage: 230 V/1~/50-60 Hz Heating Power: 6.5 kW 28.3 A...
  • Page 11: Options Condair Rm

    1x CG Set with cable glands for the control compartment of the Con- dair RM. Floor brackets 1x FB Floor brackets for floor mounting of the Condair RM. Accessories Condair RM Condair RM Steam distribution pipe 1x DV61 Steam distribution pipe for steam distribution inside a air duct...
  • Page 12: Details Steam Distribution Pipe Dv61

    3.4.1 Details steam distribution pipe DV61-... The steam distribution pipes DV61-... are selected on the basis of the duct width "B" (for horizontal installation) or the duct height "H" (for vertical installation) and the capacity of the steam humidifier. Important! Always select the longest possible steam distribution pipe (opti mum humidification distance). Steam distribution pipe DV61-...
  • Page 13: Inspecting The Delivery / Storage And Transportation

    Check packing slip to ensure all parts has been delivered. All material shortages are to be reported to your Condair supplier within 48 hours after receipt of the goods. Condair Group AG assumes no responsibility for any material shortages beyond this period.
  • Page 14: Storage And Transportation

    Storage and Transportation Storing Until installation store the Condair RM in its original packaging in a protected area meeting the following requirements: – Room temperature: 5 ... 40 °C – Room humidity: 10 ... 75 %rh Transportation For optimum protection always transport the unit and components in their original packaging and use appropriate lifting/transporting devices.
  • Page 15: Mounting And Installation Work

    DANGER! Danger of electric shock! The Condair RM is mains powered. Live parts may be exposed when the unit is open. Touching live parts may cause severe injury or danger to life. Prevention: The Condair RM must be connected to the mains only after all mounting and installation work has been completed, all installations have been checked for correct workmanship and the unit is closed and properly locked.
  • Page 16: Installation Overview

    Filter valve or Shut-off valve and filter 125 µm ømin: 40 mm Z261 1...10 bar 1...40 °C Condair RO-A pure water system (shown scaled down), details see separate manual Filter cartridge (accessory) Open funnel with trap (supplied by others) Fig. 2: Installation overview...
  • Page 17: Mounting The Unit

    Notes on locating the unit . 2 0 m i n . 2 0 m i n Fig. 3: Distances to be observed Condair RM 2...8 Housing dimensions in mm Net weight in kg 10.6 Operation weight in kg 12.9...
  • Page 18 The steam humidifier Condair RM must only be installed in rooms with a floor drain. CAUTION! If for some reason the Condair RM must be installed in a location without floor drain, it is manda- tory to provide a leakage monitoring device to safely interrupt the water supply in case of leakage.
  • Page 19: Wall Mounting

    5.3.2 Wall mounting transport securing device Dimension Condair RM 2...8 "a" in mm 25.0 "b" in mm 225.0 "c" in mm 65.0 "d" in mm 308.0 "e" in mm 219.5 Weights Condair RM 2...8 Net weight in kg 10.6 Operating weight in kg 12.9...
  • Page 20 Procedure 1. Mark the attachment points "A" at the desired position with the help of a spirit level. Then, drill holes diameter: 8 mm, depth: 40 mm. 2. Insert the supplied plastic plugs. Then, screw in the supplied screws 5 x 40 mm into the plastic plug in such a way that the distance between screw head and unit rear wall is 10 mm.
  • Page 21: Floor Mounting

    5.3.3 Floor mounting transport securing device Dimension Condair RM 2...8 "a" in mm "b" in mm "aa" in mm "bb" in mm Weights Condair RM 2...8 Net weight in kg 10.6 Operating weight in kg 12.9 Fig. 6: Mounting the steam humidifier to the floor Procedure 1.
  • Page 22: Steam Installation

    Steam installation 5.4.1 Overview steam installation u c t i . 4 . 2 b s t r p t e n y o c h a t o a s e e o w n a n c n k n d i s t i s u .
  • Page 23: Positioning Of The Steam Distributor

    B Note: If the absorption distance has to be reduced for technical reasons, the amount of steam per unit must be divided between several steam distribution pipes. If this is the case, contact your Condair rep- resentative. Mounting and installation work...
  • Page 24 Minimum distances to be observed To prevent the steam, that is emitting from the steam distributor, from condensing on downstream system components, a minimum distance to the steam distributor must be observed (depends on the absorp- tion distance "B "). before/after constriction after expansion "...
  • Page 25 before/after filter/heater " ) ( 1 . 1 . 5 2,5 x B before aerosol filter before/after fan, zone exit " ) ( 1 . Installation notes The steam distribution pipes are designed for either horizontal installation (on the duct wall) or, with ac- cessories, for vertical installation (in the duct floor).
  • Page 26: Installing The Steam Distributors

    – Steam distribution pipes must not be mounted to round ducts. If you have questions relating to the dimensioning of ventilation ducts in combination with steam humidi- fiers Condair RM, contact your Condair representative. 5.4.3 Installing the steam distributors Detailed information on the installation of steam distribution pipes DV61-... can be found in the separate mounting instructions for these products.
  • Page 27: Installing The Steam And Condensate Lines

    5.4.4.1 Notes on installing the steam and condensate lines – Use original steam and condensate hose from your Condair representative or solid steam pipes from copper or stainless steel (min. DIN 1.4301) exclusively. Steam and condensate lines from other material may cause undesired operational malfunctions.
  • Page 28 – Steam hoses must be prevented from sagging (condensate pockets); if necessary, support steam hose with pipe clamps, trough, or wall brackets, and install a condensate drain at any low points in the steam line. – It is not permitted to install a stop valve (e.g. a manually controlled stop valve, solenoid valve, etc.) in the steam line, due to an inadmissible increase of pressure in the steam tank if the valve is closed during the operation.
  • Page 29 min. 15%/8.5° min. 15%/8.5° Ensure adequate cooling according to local codes Obstacle min. 15%/8.5° min. 15%/8.5° min. 15%/8.5° min. 15%/8.5° Ensure adequate cooling according to local codes Install condensate drain (full size T) at the lowest point Fig. 10: Steam distributor is mounted less than 500 mm above the top edge of the steam humidifier Mounting and installation work...
  • Page 30 min. 15%/8.5° Steam line must be insulated over the entire length! min. 15%/8.5° Piece of steam hose min. length 1'000 mm Fig. 11: Steam line with solid piping and insulation The following notes should be observed: – The minimum internal diameter of the steam line (diameter dependent on the steam humidifier) should be applied over the entire length of the piping.
  • Page 31: Common Steam And Condensate Line Errors

    5.4.5 Common steam and condensate line errors Wrong Correct Steam hose/steam hose piece not led at least 500 mm (for Lead steam hose/steam hose piece at least 500 mm (for steam steam hoses) or 1,000 mm (for solid piping) perpendicularly hose installations) or 1,000 mm (for solid pipe installation) upwards before first bend (forming of condensate).
  • Page 32: Inspecting The Steam Installation

    5.4.6 Inspecting the steam installation Use the following check list to ascertain that the steam installation was performed correctly: – Steam distributor Steam distributor correctly positioned and secured (screws tightened)? Are the outlet orifices at right angles to the air flow for horizontal installation, or at 45 degree angle for vertical installation? Are unused condensate connectors on the steam distributor closed with a cap? –...
  • Page 33: Water Installation

    Open funnel with trap 1...40 °C (supplied by others) Filter cartridge (accessory) Condair RO-A pure water system (shown scaled down), details see separate manual Fig. 13: Overview water installation (connections on the bottom of the unit) Mounting and installation work...
  • Page 34 1...40 °C Open funnel with trap Filterkartusche (supplied by others) (Zubehör) Condair RO-A pure water system (shown scaled down), details see separate manual Fig. 14: Overview water installation (connections on the left side of the unit) Mounting and installation work...
  • Page 35: Notes On Water Installation

    The use of additives in the water such as fragrance liquids, corrosion inhibitors, disinfectants, etc. is not allowed, since these additives may endanger health and affect proper operation. – If the Condair RM shall be operated with softened or partly softened water, please contact your Condair representative. –...
  • Page 36: Inspecting The Water Installation

    5.5.3 Inspecting the water installation Check the following topics: – Water supply Has filter valve (accessory "Z261") or shut-off valve and 5 µm water filter respectively been installed in supply line? Have admissible water pressure (1 – 10 bar) and admissible temperature (1 – 40 °C) been ob- served? Does the supply capacity match the steam humidifier and is the minimum internal diameter of 8 mm of the supply pipe maintained throughout the entire length?
  • Page 37: Electric Installation

    DANGER! Danger of electric shock The Condair RM is mains powered. Live parts may be exposed when the unit is open. Touching live parts may cause severe injury or danger to life. Prevention: The Condair RM unit must be connected to the mains only after all mounting and instal- lation work has been completed, all installations have been checked for correct workmanship and the unit is closed and properly locked.
  • Page 38: Wiring Diagram Condair Rm

    5.6.2 Wiring diagram Condair RM Condair RM RJ45 CR 2032 – L1 L2 L3 N PE 400 V/3~/50..60 Hz Err. Out N PE – 230 V/1~/50..60 Hz Mounting and installation work...
  • Page 39 Humidity sensor Detecting of the air humidity for the control of the Condair RM via the internal controller External humidity controller For the control of the Condair RM via an external humidity controller Over temperature switch steam tank Maximum humidistat...
  • Page 40: Installation Work External Connections

    "7" (+) and "8" (-) of terminal block "X1" on the control board inside the control compartment of the Condair RM. Note: if the humidity sensor shall be supplied with 24 V from the control board (terminal "VOUT"), connect the 24 V input of the humidity sensor to terminal "6"...
  • Page 41: 5.6.3.2 Connecting The Signal Cable Of An External Humidity Controller "A2

    The signal cable of an external controller "A2" is connected according to the wiring diagram to termi- nals "7" (+) and "8" (-) of terminal block "X1" on the control board inside the control compartment of the Condair RM. Note: if the external controller shall be supplied with 24 V from the control board (terminal "VOUT"), connect the 24 V input of the external controller to terminal "6"...
  • Page 42: 5.6.3.3 Connection Of The Fault Output "Err. Out

    (if more than one monitoring device is connected) to the terminals of terminal block "X6" to the SPA control board inside the control compartment of the Condair RM. Note: If no monitoring devices are connected to the terminals of terminal block "X6", a wire jumper "J1"...
  • Page 43: 5.6.3.5 Power Supply

    The 230 V/1~/50..60Hz power supply ("L1", "N" and "PE") for the Condair RM 2 - 8 kg/h or 400 V/3~/50..60Hz power supply ("L1", "L2", "L3", "N" and "PE") for the Condair RM 6 - 8 kg/h are connected according to the wiring diagram to the corresponding plug-in terminals inside the control compartment of the Condair RM.
  • Page 44: Performance Data / Fuses "F6" Power Supply

    5.6.4 Performance data / Fuses "F6" power supply 230V/1~/50...60 Hz 400V/3~/50...60 Hz Condair –– –– –– –– –– 15.3 –– –– –– –– –– 21.8 12.0 28.3 15.3 5.6.5 Inspecting the electrical installation Check the following points: Does the supply voltage for the respective unit meet the specifications in the wiring diagram and is the power supply connected in accordance with the wiring diagram? Is the power supply correctly fused (fuse values and "F6"...
  • Page 45: Appendix

    Appendix Unit dimensions 6.1.1 Unit dimensions Condair RM 2...8 ø30 ø10 70,5 219.5 251.5 G 3/4" Fig. 15: Unit dimensions Condair RM 2...8 (dimensions in mm) Appendix...
  • Page 46 Notes...
  • Page 48 CH94/0002.01 Condair Group AG Gwattstrasse 17, 8808 Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland Phone +41 55 416 61 11, Fax +41 55 588 00 07 info@condair.com, www.condair-group.com...

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