They will impress you with their safety, ease of use and econom- ical operation. In order to operate your HygroMatik steam humidifier safely, properly and efficiently, please read these operating instructions. Employ your steam humidifier only in sound condition and as directed.
/ condensate water (only for humidifier type HeaterLine, HeaterCompact/Kit and HeaterSlim). Warning: HygroMatik steam humidifiers emit steam with a tem- perature of 100° C. The steam may not be inhaled directly. Only qualified and authorised personnel may operate the unit.
2. Safety Notes 2.1 Overview These safety notes are required by law. They promote work- place safety and accident prevention. Warnings and Safety Symbols The safety symbols below identify sections containing warnings about hazards or potential dangers. Please familiarize yourself with these symbols.
Attention: In the event of leaky or faulty components uncon- trolled hot steam may flow. HygroMatik steam humidifiers are IP20-protected. Make sure that the unit is protected from drips in its installed location. Installing a humidifier in a room without water discharge requires safety devices to protect against water leakages.
3. Transport Overwiew Note: Proceed carefully when transporting the steam humidifier in order to prevent damage from rough or careless loading and unloading. If the transport of this unit is attempted by only one person there is a risk that the unit will drop down. We propose to transport the unit by two persons.
Time limits for filing freight claims with shipping companies are*: Transport Company After Receipt of Goods Mail 24 hours at the latest Rail 7 days at the latest Truck and railway compa- 4 days at the latest nies Parcel Service immediatly * Subject to change without prior notice.
4. Mechanical Installation Warning: Installation of this unit should be performed by quali- fied personnel only. HygroMatik accept no liability for damage due to faulty installation. Obey all safety instructions and warnings on the unit. During installation the unit must be disconnected from its power supply.
5. Operation and Device Construction 5.1 Mode of Action The Imersion Heater Principle One to three heater elements (Pos. 8 in the exploded view) are placed in a closed cylinder and connected to alternating current. The cylinder is filled with tap water, fully demineralized water or partially softened water.
5.2 Installation and Method of Operation When the hygrostat or controller signals a demand for humidifi- cation, the inlet solenoid valve (14) opens. The solenoid valve is designed for pressures from 100 x 10 to 100 x 10 Pascals (1 to 10 bar).
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Steam lines in steam bath cabins employ special steam hoses and piping (if required). Accumulated condensate is normally routed into the steam cabin. At a relative humidity of 100%, the supplied steam is used to heat the steam bath. Warning: Leakage of the steam cylinder can cause a serious hazard, such as giving an electric shock.
5.2.2 Fitting Note: It is often advantageous to use existing water connections (feed and drain) when selecting the steam humidifier. The unit is suitable for ground and wall mounting. Ground mounting The device can be placed on a level, firm surface. It is recom- mended that the unit is additionally fixed on a wall.
5.3 Absorption Distance B The "absorption distance" (B ) is defined as the distance from the steam feed to where the steam is completely absorbed in the treated air. Inside the absorption distance, steam is visible as mist in the air stream. Condensation may collect on anything installed inside the absorption distance.
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Length I of the usable steam manifold depends on the dimen- sions of the air duct. The length of the absorption distance can be reduced by using multiple steam manifolds (also see section on the steam manifold). Method: Graphically determine absorption distance B using the absorp- tion distance nomogram (also see Section „Absorption Distance Nomogramm“).
5.4 Fan Unit (option) Note: The fan unit should be positioned to avoid drafts. A mini- mum height of 2 m is generally sufficient. • Install the fan unit directly on a wall. Type Fan Unit HC03 Kit, VG 08 HC06 Kit HC09 Kit, VG 17...
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Fan unit, wall installation Side view, wall-mounted fan unit Technical Specifications Fan Unit VG Fan Unit VG08 VG17 VG30 Quantity of Steam [kg/h] Steam Inlet [mmφ] Condensate Outlet [mmφ] Airflow Capacity [cbm/h] Nominal Output Nominal voltage Dimensions W [mm] H [mm] D [mm] Weight [kg]...
5.5 Steam Manifold 5.5.1 Notes on Installation These notes are based on a homogeneous Horizontal installation of Standard steam manifold installation: steam manifold Duct Steam Manifold Air flow L1=L2=L3 An even distribution of steam manifolds ensures a uniform steam distribution. Please use the total hight of the duct! Steam Manifold Air flow...
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Air duct Positioning of steam manifolds Sample flat Staggered vertically and laterally Air flow very flat By tilting the steam manifold 30 - 45° very flat duct towards the air flow direction, the mini- mum upper clearance can be reduced to 70mm.
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With high-pressure air-conditioning systems, the unit's drain hose system must be modified depending on the over pressure. When this is the case please consult HygroMatik. • Install the steam manifold as close as possible to the steam humidifier in order to minimize steam loss through condensation.
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2x(2xDN40) 2x(1xDN40) 2x(1xDN12) * For units HL 6 - 12 and HC3-12 HygroMatik delivers one adapter DN40 / 25 (but not for SPA applications).. ** For units HL 36 - 45 HygroMatik delivers one t-connector for separating the steam on two steam manifolds.
Note: When installing the steam hose, please pay attention to the following: • The steam hose diameter may not be smaller than the steam outlet of the HygroMatik steam humidifier (do not restrict the cross-section, otherwise back pressure will increase). •...
5.7 Cover Plate HygroMatik flange plates may be used to neatly complete instal- lation of the steam humidifier in the air duct. Two-piece flange plates are available for the DN25 and DN40 steam manifolds. flange plate DN25 E-2604260 flange plate DN40 E-2604410...
5.9 Condensate Hose Note: When installing the condensate hose, please pay atten- tion to the following: Warning: To keep condensate from accumulating in the duct, make sure condensate can drain freely. If the steam manifold is positioned higher than 500 mm above the steam humidifier: »...
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» If enough space is available, lay a loop as a vapor trap. The steam manifold must be at least 500 mm from the loop. If the steam manifold is positioned lower than 500 mm above the steam humidifier: » Lay steam hose at a height of at least 400 mm above unit and then connect to the steam manifold with a con- stant fall.
5.11 Steam Solenoid Valves When humidifying a number of loads, which are to be controlled separately, using a single steam humidifier, steam solenoid valves can be included in the steam hoses. Valve control has to provided by the customer. • Install the vertical risers with flow from bottom to top.
Boiling normal tap water always produces lime. Lime deposits on the surface of the heater elements may reduce their lifetime. We recommend to use a water treatment device in order to pre- vent scaling. In case of any questions regarding water treatment devices please contact HygroMatik. Page 33...
6.2 Water Supply » Install a shut-off valve (SV) in the supply line. » Install a water filter (WF) if water quality requires it. » Make sure that a backflow preventer is installed in the water supply line. Note: Shut-off valve (SV) and water filter (WF) are not supplied with the unit water supply 1 - 10 bar...
6.3 Water Treatment For water treatment system specifications, use the following table. The figures below assume that the humidifier has been running for 24 hours at 100% output. HeaterCompact Kit Max. Water Consump- tion in over24 h [l] Page 35...
Water Discharge Warning: Please pay attention to free and non-pressure drain- age of the water! During blow down up to 0.3L/s is being drained. For water discharge, we recommend installation of a flexible water drain hose. Humidifier and waste water discharge must be on the same pressure level.
7. Electrical Installation Warning, Hazardous Voltage! All work related to electrical installation should be performed by authorized personnel only (electricians or professionals with equivalent training). The cus- tomer is responsible for checking qualifications. Warning, Hazardous Voltage! Do not connect the steam humidifier to the power grid until after all installation work has been completed.
7.1 Electrical Installation » Breakers must have a contact gap of at least 3 mm per pole. » Connect potential equalization inside the unit to the external ground bolt (located on the underside of the cabinet beside the cable connections). Observe European Directives shown in chapter „EC Declaration of Conformity.
(by the float switch). - Variant 2) HeaterCompact Kit with HygroMatik electronic (Type: Basic, Comfort or Comfort Plus): the entire control and monitor- ing device functions are supervised by a HygroMatik electronic.
It must be connected according to the circuit diagram. The varistor included in the delivery scope lowers the load peaks affecting the float switch. This varistor is not to be provided if the humidifier is operated with a HygroMatik control. Page 40...
Every steam humidifier comes with a unit-specific technical manual and a manual for the control. In addition, you will find downloadable wiring diagrams and technical manuals at www.hygromatik.de. 7.6 Electrical Installation Checklist Perform electrical installation checks in compliance with cus- tomer site requirements and public power utility regulations: ...
Maintenance The HygroMatik steam humidifier is easy to maintain. Neverthe- less, inadequate or improper maintenance can lead to opera- tional malfunctions. Perform regular maintenance to give your unit a long life span. Warning: When performing maintenance work, please follow these instructions: •...
Maintenance for Operation with Demineralized Water / Condensate Instructions for maintenance and cleaning intervals are based exclusively on typical, empirically determined values. Cycle Maintenance Task 4 Weeks after Visual check of electrical and mechanical Initial Operation connections. Visual check of water level control. Visual check of steam cylinder interior.
It is advisable to adjust the frequency of maintenance to the specific operational application. HygroMatik recommends to open and check the steam cylinder two weeks after commissioning. Ongoing maintenance intervals can be estimated based on the amount and type of residue found in the steam cylinder.
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Dismantling: » Switch off the power supply for the device. » Check to see if the device is voltage-free and secure it. » Pull the 7-pin system plug for the electrical supply of the steam cylinder out of the plug connection. Warning: The humidifier cylinder heats up during operation.
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Assembly » Insert the new flange sealing (15) in the groove of the cylinder flange. » Put the cylinder halves together and connect them with clamps (42). » Put the steam cylinder into the cylinder base (11). » Reattach steam hose and connections for level control. »...
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Cleaning of the Control Cylinder The control cylinder monitors the water level. When cleaning the steam cylinder the control cylinder should also be cleaned. Therefore: » Loosen the four top screws that interconnect floating switch (27 or alternatively 43) and control cylinder housing (29).
8.4 Replacing Heater Elements Removal » Remove and open the steam cylinder as described above in section “Removing and Cleaning the Steam Cylinder.” » Remove the M14 mounting nuts of the fastening bolts and the melting fuse. » Remove locking washer. »...
8.5 Replacing Thermo Sensor (for Heater Ele- ment) Removal » Remove and open the steam cylinder as described above in section “Removing and Cleaning the Steam Cylinder.” » Loosen clips of capillary tube (T). » Disconnect capillary (T) tube from the heater elements (8).
8.6 Unlocking of a Released Thermo Sensor (for heater element) If a thermo sensor (for heater element) has released due to a too high temperature the red release button (P) is some millimetres above the level of the top of its holder. After the system has cooled down the release button (P) can be unlocked by pressing it down a few millimetres.
8.8 Cleaning Blow-Down Pump Removal » Remove the steam cylinder as described above in sec- tion “Removing and Cleaning the Steam Cylinder - Removal.” » Detach electrical connector from the pump (10). » Detach union adapter (E) from the pump. »...
8.9 Cleaning connection hoses and cylinder base All connection hoses should be free of deposits and under good conditions. As wellcheck all connections of the cylinder base (11) and the steam hose adapter (2) for deposits and remove if neccessary. 8.10 Checking Cable Screw...
9. Spare Parts HC02 HC03 HC06 HC0 9 HC12 HC18 HC27 Article No. Description Bracket E-2101002 Bracket for steam section HC02 Kit E-2100998 Bracket for steam section HC02 Kit E-2100996 Bracket for steam section HC02 Kit E-2101000 Pump holder Steam Generation B-2205495 Cylinde r compl., with 1 heater ele ment 1.5kW , 1 thermal sensor and terminal, 230V...
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Flow switch incl. Seali ngs for easy control E-2504146 Lid for water level con trol for easy control E-2304058 Rubber seal for water level control (with HygroMatik control B/C/CP) E-2304056 Rubber seal for water level control (easy control ) 0 ,1 E-2604002...
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HC02 HC03 HC06 HC0 9 HC12 HC18 HC27 Article No. Description Control E-2525154 Termina l 3-pole E-2525156 Termina l 4-pole E-2525158 Termina l 5-pole E-2525150 Termina l 6-pole E-3504070 Standoff for pcb E-2525252 Solid state rela is 25 A, 1ph ., cooling device 150 x Basic B-2526203 Elektronic pcb type Basic...
10. Fax Form - Order for spare parts Fax Form Please copy, fill in and fax to HygroMatik GmbH Lise-Meitner-Str. 3 . +49(0)4193/895-31 Fax.No 24558 Henstedt-Ulzburg Tel. +4904193/895-0 Order of spare parts unit type *______________ serial no.* ___________________ commission: ______________ order no.: __________________...
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