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Steam humidifier for residential rooms Umidificatore a vapore per ambienti residenziali User manual Manuale d’uso NO POWER & SIGNAL CABLES TOGETHER READ CAREFULLY IN THE TEXT! H i g h E f f i c i e n c y...
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Warning If present, remove the following items: Close the cylinder clamp Remove before installing Remove before installing Remove before installing Remove before installing Remove before installing...
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CAREL Industries accepts no utilizzo del prodotto o dalla sua installazione, anche se CAREL Industries o le liability in such cases. sue filiali/affiliate siano state avvisate della possibilità di danni.
Fig. 1.a Key: Description No. Description fill valve steam outlet fill hose level sensor fill tank tempering valve flow restrictor drain pump cylinder water drain filter cylinder fill hose overflow hose immersed electrodes “compactsteam” +0300092IE - rel. 1.2 - 14.01.2021...
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The higher the steam production, the shorter the cylinder life, and vice-versa. Figure 1.c qualitatively shows the ratio between maximum steam production and cylinder service life. 100% Maximum production Fig. 1.a “compactsteam” +0300092IE - rel. 1.2 - 14.01.2021...
The meaning of each character is as follows: CH m ss c v xx r CH = stands for compactSteam Humidifier and is always present; Examples: m = model: 0 stands for humidification in the duct; F for direct in-room CH004N0003: compactSteam for ducted humidification humidification (not available for the American market);...
3. INSTALLATION 3.1 Positioning 3.2 Mounting • The compactSteam unit is designed for wall-mounting; Removing the front cover • to ensure correct steam distribution, position the humidifier near the The front cover is fastened to the body unit using four Phillips head screws point of steam distribution steam;...
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Instructions for fastening to the wall: 1. drill the holes in the wall according to the drilling template supplied; 2. fasten compactSteam to the wall using the screws and the anchors supplied. Fig 3.f shows the measurements in mm (inches in brackets) for wall- mounting.
The hoses are identified by the following (for CH004N2003 and CHF04N2003) CAREL codes: FWH3415000 (1.5 m /4ft long), FWH3 430000 (3 m /9.5ft long ). Alternatively, a hose with a minimum inside diameter of 6 mm / 1/4”...
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(3/4”); it must be fixed to the humidifier drain outlet without weighing on pipe and avoid flooding inside the appliance. compactSteam is equipped the unit. Observe the following instructions for the installation distances.
/3.7” W.C.) • insert the distributor with the steam holes facing upwards; The compactSteam duct models can be used with the plastic nozzle • fasten the flange using 4 screws. shown in Figure 3.j (CAREL code SDPOEM00**) for the injection of steam in the duct.
Fig. 3.p ROOM steam distribution compactSteam can distribute the steam directly into the room being humidified. For direct humidification, both the compactSteam with built-in blower (CAREL code CHF*******) and the duct model (code CH0*******) can be used, the latter connected to a remote room blower (code VRDCHA1000 for 110 Vac models, and VRDCHA2000 for 230 Vac 3.7 Electrical connections...
Tab. 3.i Note: some models may not be available in all countries. 3.9 Control wiring On compactSteam, steam production is controlled by an external signal: • in on/off mode, a simple contact (for example a humidistat) enables/ Fig. 3.r disables steam production;...
Remove the jumper between terminals AB-AB and connect the voltage- compactSteam can be connected to an air flow switch (that is, a device free remote contact (CR) in series to terminals AB-AB; terminals IN-GND that senses the flow of air generated by the fan in the duct). This flow must be jumpered.
Tab. 3.j 3.12.3 Modbus table 3.12.2 Alarm table To avoid malfunctions, disable any hardware flow control on the (16bit multibit variable number 83 Carel, 339 Modbus) supervisor application level BIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ALARM CODE MAINTENANCE WARNING TABLE OF MODBUS VALUES (C7)
ON-OFF BOTTON WATER OUTLET WATER INLET EXTERNAL FUSED CONNECTED DISCONNECT TO TO GROUND BE INSTALLED (NOT SUPPLIED) RESPECT LOCAL CODES POWER SUPPLY (100Vac 1-PHASE 50-60 HZ OR 230Vac 1-PHASE 50-60 HZ) Fig. 3.ad “compactsteam” +0300092IE - rel. 1.2 - 14.01.2021...
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CONNECTED TO GROUND EXTERNAL FUSED DISCONNECT TO BE INSTALLED (NOT SUPPLIED) VOLTAGE SWITCH RESPECT LOCAL CODES SECONDARY TRANSFORMER POWER SUPPLY PRIMARY (100Vac 1-PHASE 50-60 HZ ON/OFF SWITCH 230Vac 1-PHASE 50-60 HZ) Fig. 3.ae “compactsteam” +0300092IE - rel. 1.2 - 14.01.2021...
4. STARTING 4.2 CompactSteam control device IMPORTANT WARNINGS: The compactSteam control device features an LCD that, using icons and Before starting: numbers, displays the operation of the system: 1. check that the humidifier is in perfect condition, Steam production as a % of rated capacity 2.
(option 3). The unit can be configured again the next time it is switched on. The yellow power LED comes on and compactSteam is ready to operate. If humidity production is required, compactSteam powers on the boiler electrodes and the green operating LED comes on.
1. Turn compactSteam off. 3. hour counter: counts the operating hours, proportional to the % of 2. Turn compactSteam on again, while holding the two buttons, “reset/sel” cylinder production (this must be reset whenever the cylinder is replaced). For example, if the cylinder has worked for 100 hours at and “drain”, until the display shows“00”...
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(read chap. Resetting the hour counter”) The signal is automatically reset if the Replace the control device High temperature of the control device temperature falls below 80 °C / 176 °F. (above 80°C / 176°F) Tab. 5.a “compactsteam” +0300092IE - rel. 1.2 - 14.01.2021...
4. Consider using a mixture of demineralised water and 4. High conductivity of the water. untreated water. 5. Excessive foam forms. 5. Check the cylinder and replace it if exhausted. Tab. 6.a “compactsteam” +0300092IE - rel. 1.2 - 14.01.2021...
(see the drawing on the yellow label applied to the cylinder); • Lift the cylinder support bracket, remove the cylinder from the unit and place it in a bucket so as to collect the water remaining inside. “compactsteam” +0300092IE - rel. 1.2 - 14.01.2021...
Make sure the gasket is properly fitted in the drain valves. 7.4 Spare parts To replace any faulty components, only use original accessories and spare parts available from authorised Carel dealers. No changes must be made without the express authorisation of the manufacturer. Key: Part number...
Under the terms of this warranty, the original purchaser may have certain legal rights and other rights, which may vary from state to state. The warranty is void if the product is damaged due to negligence, mishandling or improper use, or if the product label is missing. CAREL Industries shall repair or replace the products within two (2) months of receiving the returned goods.
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