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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT! Read and save these instructions. This manual to be left with the equipment. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Pure Water System Condair RO-A Humidification and Evaporative Cooling...
  • Page 2 Condair Ltd., except to the extent required for installation or maintenance of recipient's equipment. Liability Notice Condair Ltd. 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 authorized by Condair Ltd.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.6.5 Installation notes on drain lines Electrical installation 4.7.1 Notes on electrical installation 4.7.2 Electrical connections of the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit Operation Prior to initial commissioning Initial commissioning Start-up sequence for daily operation Notes on operation 5.4.1 Inspections during operation 5.4.2...
  • Page 4 Switching on/off password protection and software updates function - submenu "Administrator" Maintenance Important notes on maintenance Maintenance work to be carried out on the Condair RO-A 7.2.1 Replacing the filter cartridge inside the internal filter 7.2.2 Determination of the desalination rate / Replacing the membrane(s) 7.2.3...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Thank you for choosing the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water system. The Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water system incorporates the latest technical ad van ces and meets all recognized safety standards. Nevertheless, improper use of the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water system may result in danger to the user or third parties and/or damage to property.
  • Page 6 Please safeguard this manual in a safe place, where it can be immediately accessed. If the equipment changes hands, the documentation must be passed on to the new operator. If the documentation gets misplaced, please contact your Condair representative. Language versions This manual is available in other languages. Please contact your Condair representative for information. Introduction...

  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    For safety and warranty reasons any action beyond the scope of this manual must be carried out only by service personnel authorised by Condair. It is assumed that all persons working with the Condair RO-A are familiar and comply with the appropri- ate regulations on work safety and the prevention of accidents.
  • Page 8 Children must be supervised to make sure that they do not play with the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water system. Danger that may arise from the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water system DANGER! Danger of electric hazard! The Condair RO-A is mains powered. Live parts may be exposed when the unit is open. Touch- ing live parts may cause severe injury or danger to life.
  • Page 9 Prohibited modifications to the unit No modifications must be undertaken on the Condair RO-A without the express written consent of Condair. For the replacement of defective components use exclusively original accessories and spare parts available from your Condair representative. Recommended fire extinguisher system: Fire extinguishers must be suitable for tackling fires in electrical installations to 1000 V. Extinguishing...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Product Overview Model overview The Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water system is available in 4 models with different maximum re- verse osmosis water output. All four RO-A models have the same housing and the same electrical parts. All systems can be operated as stand-alone systems controlled via the optional Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water system control unit or as Nortec RS integrated systems controlled via the Nortec RS control unit.

  • Page 11: Which Ro-A Pure Water System For Which Condair Device

    Which RO-A pure water system for which Condair device Condair device Nominal capacity Pure water tank RO-A Type in kg/h RS / Condair Omega Pro 5 (Single unit "S") 18 l internalal RO-A40 8 (Single unit "S") 18 l internal RO-A40 10 (Single unit "S")

  • Page 12: Condair Ro-A Construction

    22 Pressure transmitter pump inlet PS1 pure water tank is available as accessory. 23 Cable glands Filter 10", 5 µm 10 Drain solenoid valve Y2 Pressure transmitter PS2 (pressure internal RO water tank) Fig. 1: Construction Condair RO-A (figure shows Condair RO-A100) Product Overview...

  • Page 13: Hydraulic Diagram Condair Ro-A

    Pressure transmitter pump inlet PS1 18 Check valve to protect throttle Motor over temperature switch TS1 19 Consumer, e.g. steam humidifier "Nortec RS" 10 Motor and pump Fig. 2: Hydraulic diagram Condair RO-A (without optional water softener and prefilter) Product Overview...

  • Page 14: Functional Description Condair Ro-A

    99%. The Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water system has a compact design and is characterized by an integrated pre-filter, an internal 18 l (4.75 gal) RO water tank (RO-A40 and RO-A100) or an external 120 l (31.7 gal) RO water tank (RO-A200 and RO-A300) and a control sampling point for the product.

  • Page 15: Available Options

    Important: the leakage monitoring does not override the direction that the Condair RO-A system must be installed in a room with a floor drain or in a tub equipped with a drain connected to the building drain system.

  • Page 16: Available Accessories

    2 hours. The regeneration process can be triggered time of day or quantity controlled. The water softener is supplied with a separate operation manual. Note: the operation of the Condair RO-A is not stopped during the regeneration process of the water softener. Dual filter The dual filter serves as pre-filter and must mandatory be installed if the supply water is occasionally chlorinated.
  • Page 17 External RO water tank External 120 l RO water tank for Condair RO-A200 and Condair RO-A300. Product Overview...

  • Page 18: System Overview

    4.6.2 – 10 Tank drain valve (recommended, by client) Supply water specification.) Dual filter (option, recommended, mandatory for occasion- ally chlorinated supply water) Fig. 4: Principal system layout Condair RO-A stand-alone systems Product Overview...
  • Page 19 4.6.2 – 10 Tank drain valve (recommended, by client)) Supply water specification.) Dual filter (option, recommended, mandatory for occasion- ally chlorinated supply water) Fig. 5: Principal system layout Condair RO-A Nortec RS integrated systems Product Overview...

  • Page 20: Mounting And Installation Work

    DANGER! Danger of electric shock The Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit as well as the Nortec RS are mains powered. Live parts may be exposed when the units are open. Touching live parts may cause severe injury or danger to life.

  • Page 21: Inspection Of The Delivery

    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 assumes no responsibility for any material shortages beyond this period.

  • Page 22: Requirements On Siting And Installation

    Requirements on siting and installation Typically, the siting of a Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water system is determined at the planning stage and set down in the facility documentation. The following general guidance on component siting should be observed in all cases, however: –...
  • Page 23 – No modifications must be undertaken on the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water system without the express written consent of Condair. – The installation of any additional fittings (e.g. valves, etc.) not indicated on the installation schematic is prohibited within the entire Condair system.

  • Page 24: Positioning/Mounting The Condair Ro-A System Components

    Positioning/mounting the Condair RO-A system components The Condair RO-A system components must be positioned in the order as shown in the figure below. Condair RO-A control unit (for stand-alone systems only) c t i o d i r e fl o w...
  • Page 25 Positioning the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit Fig. 8: Positioning the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit Place the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit at the desired position and align unit with the four screw feet exactly horizontal using a level.
  • Page 26 / 2 . Fig. 9: Positioning the Condair RO-A control unit (dimensions in mm/inch) Fix the Condair RO-A control unit at the desired position at a convenient height to the wall with two ap- propriate dowels and screws. Positioning the external RO water tank for Condair RO-A200 and RO-A300 Place the external RO water tank (available as accessory) as near as possible to the Condair RO-A re- verse osmosis water unit on the floor.

  • Page 27: Water Installation

    Supply water lines RO water lines Shut-off valve (mandatory) 10 Inlet connector Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit (hose adapter G 3/4" / ø0.79" (ø20 mm), supplied) Pipe disconnector (where mandatory by local regulations) RO water outlet connector Condair RO-A reverse osmosis Pressure reducer (mandatory for water supply pressure water unit (hose adapter G 3/4"...

  • Page 28: Supply Water Specification

    Material specifications water installation WARNING! The material specifications provided below must be complied with at all times. They form an integral part of the product warranty. Always use the installation materials supplied by Condair. Material for raw water supply lines: Designation: According loacal regulations...

  • Page 29: Installation Notes On Tap Water Supply

    (13 mm)) has to be connected to the inlet connector of the water softener (custom adapter), the dual filter (G 3/4" outside thread connector) or the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit (G 3/4" outside thread connector (hose adapter G 3/4" / ø0.79" (ø20 mm), supplied)).

  • Page 30: Electrical Installation

    All cables must be led into the devices, via appropriate cable strain relief or grommets. The cable for the optional leakage sensor can be led into the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit from top via a cable grommet or from the bottom via the cable opening (fix cable with a clamp strap to the unit).

  • Page 31: Electrical Connections Of The Condair Ro-A Reverse Osmosis Water Unit

    In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The Condair RO-A is equipped with a mains cable having an appliance-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The mains plug must be plugged into an ap- propriate mains socket that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
  • Page 32 Connecting the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit to the Nortec RS (Nortec RS inte- grated systems) Connect RS485 control cable to terminal X14 (RS485- Driver board 1) on the driver board inside the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit and to the terminal X14 (RS485-1) on the driver board inside the Nortec RS steam humidifier according to the opposite wiring diagram.

  • Page 33: Operation

    Nortec RS control software. If the Condair RO-A is purchased as a retrofit for the Nortec RS, please contact your local Condair repre- sentative, for a full system integration of the Nortec RS and Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water system.

  • Page 34: Start-Up Sequence For Daily Operation

    3. Open all shut-off valves in the water supply line and the reverse osmosis water line. 4. Plug in the power supply cable on the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit. 5. Switch on the unit switch on Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit and on the Nortec RS steam humidifier (if applicable).

  • Page 35: Notes On Operation

    • check the electric installation for any damage. • check the display of the Condair RO-A control unit or the Nortec RS for any warning or error indication. If the inspection reveals any irregularities (e.g. leakages, error indication) or any...

  • Page 36: Flushing The Water Supply System

    Note: the following displays show the steps to initiate a complete system flushing via the control software of the Condair RO-A control unit (stand alone system). The sequence via the control software of the Nortec RS is identically only the content of the displays is slightly different.

  • Page 37: Shut-Down Sequence For Daily Operation

    RO water tank. 3. As soon as the LED lights up yellow switch off the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit via the unit switch. 4. Disconnect the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit from the mains supply by unplugging the mains supply cable.

  • Page 38: Operating The Control Software

    Operating the control software Note: this chapter describes the operation of the Condair RO-A control software for standalone systems. The operation of the control software for the Nortec RS integrated systems is identically only the content of the displays is slightly different.

  • Page 39: Operating Status Indication

    The following operation status indications may appear during operation: Operating status indications Description The Condair RO-A system is in standby mode. The pressure in the RO water tank is at the preset maximum pressure. The Condair RO-A system is flushing the water supply line.

  • Page 40: Navigating/Operating The Control Software

    Navigating/Operating the control software Navigation element Action Accessing main menu Accessing system informations Performing flushing functions Accessing help screen If you press on a field with a blue arrow symbol a new screen with additional informations or settings appears. This symbol on the left side of the operating status field and of the mainte- nance/malfunctions indication field indicates, that the system is working ok.

  • Page 41: Information Functions

    – Software Version: Actual version of the control software. – Driver C.DB.A Version: Actual software version of the driver board of Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit. – Serial Number: Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit. Operating the control software...
  • Page 42 Service Tab – Operating Hour RO: Total operating hours since initial commissioning of the system. – Next Service RO: Remaining time in hours until the next maintenance of the RO-A unit must be performed. Operating Tab In this section you can view actual pressure values. –...

  • Page 43: Configuration

    Configuration 6.4.1 Accessing the "Configuration" submenu Password: 8808 6.4.2 Basic settings – "General" submenu In the "General" submenu you determine the basic settings for operating the Nortec RS control software. Basic Tab – Date: with this setting you determine the current date in the set format ("MM/DD/YYYY"...

  • Page 44: Communication Settings - "Communication" Submenu

    Time/Date Tab – Date Format: With this setting you determine the desired date format. Factory setting: DD/MM/YYYY Options: DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY – Clock Format: With this setting you determine the desired time format. Factory setting: Options: 24H (24 hours, display 13:35) or 12H (12 hours, display: 01:35 PM) 6.4.3 Communication settings –...

  • Page 45: Maintenance Functions

    – RO Service Reset: with this function you can reset the RO service mes- sage or the RO service counter, respectively of the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit. After pressing on the "RO Service Reset" button a confirmation window appears where the resetting must be confirmed.

  • Page 46: 6.5.2.1 Input Diagnostic Functions - "Input Diagnostics" Submenu

    Detailed information on the individual relay diagnostic functions can be found in chapter 6.5.2.2. Note: By accessing the "Relay Diagnostics" submenu the Condair RO-A system is automatically switched to standby operation. 6.5.2.1 Input diagnostic functions – "Input Diagnostics" submenu The following input values can be viewed after accessing the "Input Diagnostics" submenu.

  • Page 47: 6.5.2.2 Relay Diagnostic Functions - "Relay Diagnostics" Submenu

    6.5.2.2 Relay diagnostic functions – "Relay Diagnostics" submenu Remote Fault board Tab – Running: with this function you can activate ("On") and deactivate ("Off") the relay "Running" on the optional remote operation and fault indication board. – Service: with this function you can activate ("On") and deactivate ("Off") the relay "Service"...

  • Page 48: Administration Settings

    Administration settings 6.6.1 Accessing "Administrator" submenu Password: 8808 6.6.2 Switching on/off password protection and software updates function - submenu "Administrator" In the "Administrator" submenu you can activate and deactivate the password protection for the main menu and the setpoint, and download software updates via a USB stick connected to the USB connector. Password settings Tab –...
  • Page 49 Software Settings Tab – Software Update: with this function you can update the control software of the integrated controller. See information in chapter 7.5. Driver C.DB.A Update: with the function "Driver C.DB.A Update" you can – update the software of the optional reverse osmosis control board. See information in chapter 7.5.

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    You may get in touch with live parts when the unit is open. Touching live parts may cause severe injury or even lethal violation. Prevention: Before carrying out any maintenance work set the Condair RO-A out of operation as de- scribed in and secure the unit against inadvertent power-up.

  • Page 51: Maintenance Work To Be Carried Out On The Condair Ro-A

    Maintenance work to be carried out on the Condair RO-A The control software of the Condair RO-A or the Nortec RS with RO option features a maintenance counter for the Condair RO-A maintenance. The maintenance counter is set at the initial commissioning based on the water condition on site.

  • Page 52: Replacing The Filter Cartridge Inside The Internal Filter

    O-ring (050057) Filter housing Fig. 12: Filter replacement To replace the filter cartridge proceed as follows: 1. Set the Condair RO-A system out of operation as described in chapter 5.5. Then, unplug mains supply cable to unit. 2. Unlock the retaining screw on the bottom of the unit cover, then remove the unit cover.
  • Page 53 11. Plug in mains supply cable into the socket of the unit. DANGER! Danger of electric hazard! There is mains power on the terminals inside the control compartment of the Condair RO-A after plugging in the mains supply cable. Do not touch any components inside control compartment.

  • Page 54: Determination Of The Desalination Rate / Replacing The Membrane(S)

    Determination of the desalination rate / Replacing the membrane(s) Determination of the desalination rate 1. Take a water sample from the water inlet to the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water system and determine the conductivity value ("InCon"). 2. Take a water sample via the reverse osmosis water test valve in the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water unit and determine the conductivity value ("PerCon").
  • Page 55 3/4" hose nut gasket Membrane housing Fig. 13: Membrane replacement To replace the membrane(s) proceed as follows: 1. Set the Condair RO-A out of operation as described in chapter 5.5 . Then, unplug mains supply cable to unit. 2. Unlock the retaining screw on the bottom of the unit cover, then remove the unit cover.
  • Page 56 7. Inspect inside of the housing for dirt and biofilm. If cleaning is required: • Put on clean disposable gloves. • Wash the membrane housing, O-rings and top and bottom caps with a lukewarm soap solution and a soft brush, disinfect parts if required. 8.
  • Page 57 When tightening the union nut secure water line against twisting. Ensure water line is free of tension after tightening. 14. Repeat steps 3 to 11 for all other membranes (only applicable on Condair RO-A200 and Condair RO-A300) 15.

  • Page 58: Resetting The Ro Maintenance Counter

    7.2.3 Resetting the RO maintenance counter After completing the maintenance work on the Condair RO-A , the maintenance indication or maintenance counter, respectively must be reset. Proceed as follows to reset the maintenance counter: 1. Select in the "Service" submenu the "RO Service Reset" function.

  • Page 59: Maintenance Work To Be Carried Out On The Optional Pre-Filter

    Proceed as follows. 1. Close water supply to pre-filter and release pressure in the water system via the flush function of the control software of the Condair RO-A or the Nortec RS, respectively. 2. Place bucket underneath the corresponding filter.

  • Page 60: Maintenance Work To Be Carried Out On The Optional Water Softener

    To perform a software update of the control software or of the driver boards, proceed as follows: Note: To update the control software or the software of the driver board of the Condair RO-A unit on Nortec RS intergarted systems please refer to operation manual of the Nortec RS 1.

  • Page 61: Fault Elimination

    Fault elimination Fault indication Malfunctions during operation detected by the control software are indicated by a corresponding Warning message (operation still possible) or Fault message (operation not longer possible) in the maintenance and fault indication field in the standard display of the control unit. Warning Temporary problems (e.g.

  • Page 62: Malfunction List

    Fault Possible causes Remedy ––– Leakage Leakage monitoring has triggered, Condair RO-A is stopped! Leakage in the water system detected. Check/seal water supply line, water drain line, hose connections in side and outside of the Condair RO-A. Fuse “F2” on the driver board defec- Replace fuse “F2”...
  • Page 63 ––– Local 24VSupply Local 24V voltage on driver board out of valid range! Short circuit on supply module or supply Contact your Condair representative. module defective. ––– Local 5V Supply Local 5V voltage on driver board out of valid range! Short circuit on supply module or supply Contact your Condair representative.

  • Page 64: Malfunctions Without Indication

    Failure Cause Remedy Water below the compo- System components, hose connec- Check system components for leaks nents of the Condair RO-A tions, etc. leaky and seal/replace leaky components. reverse osmosis water system. Pump motor not starting. Nominal value of humidity is set too Set nominal value correctly.

  • Page 65: Saving Fault And Service Histories To A Usb Memory Stick

    For this purpose proceed as follows: Note: If the Condair RO-A is controlled via the control software of the Nortec RS please refer to the cor- responding chapter in the operation manual of the Nortec RS for saving the fault and service histories to a USB memory stick.

  • Page 66: Taking Out Of Service/Disposal

    Taking out of service/Disposal Taking out of service If the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water system must be replaced or if the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water system is not needed any more, proceed as follows: 1. Take the Condair RO-A reverse osmosis water system out of operation as described in chapter 5.5.

  • Page 67: Product Specification

    Product specification 10.1 Technical data 10.1.1 Technical data RO-A reverse osmosis water system Model RO-A40 RO-A100 RO-A200 RO-A300 Pure water output 40 l/h 100 l/h 200 l/h 300 l/h at 5°C (41°F) (255 gpd) (635 gpd) (1270 gpd) (1900 gpd) Pure water output 70 l/h 140 l/h 300 l/h...

  • Page 68: 10.1.2 Technical Data Optional Water Softener Cc 206C

    10.1.2 Technical data optional water softener CC 206c System Components Media Vessel (Qty.) Size (2) 6" X 13" Media Vessel Construction Fiberglass Wrapped Engineered Plastic Empty Bed Volume 0.16 ft Media Type Standard Mesh Resin Media Volume 0.16 ft Bed Depth Packed Free Board None...

  • Page 69: 10.1.3 Free-Standing Ro Water Tank For Condair Ro-A200 And Ro-A300

    Gallons / Regeneration: 583 282 194 146 117 97 Flow during regeneration(at 15 psig): 9.1 9.1 9.1 9.1 8.4 6.6 5.4 4.4 • compensated hardness in gpg = Hardness+ (3 x Fe in mg/l) 10.1.3 Free-standing RO water tank for Condair RO-A200 and RO-A300 Volume 35 gal Drawdown 20/40: 14.1 gal...

  • Page 70: Appendix

    Motor protecting switch Jumper connected means 5V on X8 Main switch Warning: Do not set this jumper, 24V! Rotary switch Condair RO-A (must be set to 2) Bus (Jumper only for last participant) Internal power supply 24VDC Jumper Modbus (remove for Bacnet)

  • Page 71: 11.1.2 Wiring Diagram Condair Ro-A For Nortec Rs

    Operation and fault Indication (Option) Main switch Jumper connected means 5V on X8 Rotary switch Condair RO-A (must be set to 2) Warning: Do not set this jumper, 24V! Rotary switch Nortec RS (set to 0) Bus (Jumper only for last participant)

  • Page 72: 11.1.3 Wiring Plan Condair Ro-A

    11.1.3 Wiring plan Condair RO-A Appendix...

  • Page 73: 11.1.4 Connecting Nortec Rs Type Units To The Condair Ro-A

    11.1.4 Connecting Nortec RS type units to the Condair RO-A RS485-1 RS485-2 Nortec RS 10...90 – Single units "S" and "M" Condair RO-A 40...300 l/h Driver board RS Driver board RO-A Condair RS Rotary switch = 0 Rotary switch = 2...

  • Page 74: Dimensional Drawing Condair Ro-A40

    11.2 Dimensional drawing Condair RO-A40 ... RO-A300 Dimensions in inches (mm) 22.5" (572) 19.1" (485) 0.7" (18) 1.3" 1.3" 16.5" (420) 1.4" 1.5" 19.7" (500) (33) (32) (35) (37) 7.1" (180) 5.4" 2.8" (136) (70) 3.6" 1.2" (91) (30) Water supply connectorG 3/4", outside thread (hose adapter G 3/4"...
  • Page 75 Warranty Condair Inc. and/or Condair Ltd. (hereinafter collectively referred to as THE COMPANY), warrant for a period of two years after installation or 30 months from manufacturer’s ship date, whichever date is earlier, that THE COMPANY’s manufactured and assembled products, not otherwise expressly warranted, are free from defects in material and workmanship.
  • Page 76 QMI-SAI Global U.S.A. 835 Commerce Park Drive Ogdensburg, New York 13669 CANADA 2740 Fenton Road Ottawa, Ontario K1T 3T7 TEL: 1.866.667.8321 FAX: 613.822.7964 EMAIL: na.info@condair.com WEBSITE: www.condair.com...

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