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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Condair HumiLife – The proven steam solution Condair RH-VS Humidification and Evaporative Cooling...
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(including extracts therefrom) may not be reproduced or passed on, nor may the contents thereof be used by or passed on to any third party without the written permission of Condair Group AG. Any infringements are punishable and entail a liability for damages.
Mounting of the humidity sensors "A1" (Signal Y1) and "A2" (Signal Y2) 5.7.4 Mounting the air flow monitor "B2" (optional) 5.7.5 Connection of the sensors to the Condair RH steam humidifier Checking the installation of the Condair RH-VS steam humidification system Operation 6.8.1...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Decommissioning/Disposal Taking out of service Disposal/Recycling Product Specifications 10.1 Technical Data 10.2 Dimensional drawing Contents...
Introduction First things first! Thank you for choosing the Condair RH-VS steam humidification system which is supplied in a bundle consisting of the Condair VS steam distribution unit and the Condair RH steam humidifier. The Condair RH-VS steam humidification system incorporates the latest technical ad van ces and meets all recognized safety standards.
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If the steam humidification system changes hands, this installation and operation manual must be transferred to the new operator. Should you lose the installation and operation manual, please contact your Condair representative. Language versions This installation and operation manual is available in various languages. Please contact your Condair representative for information. Introduction...
DANGER! Danger of electric hazard! If the main cable of the Condair RH is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, his customer maintenance or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazards. For your safety...
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The Condair RH-VS steam humidification system works with hot steam. Contact with hot steam may cause scalding. For this reason: Do not carry out any tasks on the Condair RH-VS steam humidification system (steam piping, steam distribution unit, etc.) when the system is in operation. If the Condair RH-VS steam humidification system is not tight, immediately take the Condair RH steam humidifier feeding...
Steam hose DS22 (L= 4 m) 16 External molded steam hose (accessory) Condensate hose (ø8/ø12mm , L= 4 m) 16 Reductions (accessory) for the steam distribution unit Fig. 1: Scope of delivery Condair RH-VS steam humidification system Checking the delivery / storage and transport...
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.
Functional description The Condair RH-VS steam humidification system consists of the Condair RH steam humidifier and the Condair VS steam distribution unit and has a maximum steam output of 1.8 kg/h. The steam humidifier can either be mounted on a wall or suspended from a ceiling (e.g. between the pipes of the ventilation unit) using the ceiling bracket available as an accessory.
Humidity control variants The Condair RH-VS steam humidification system is intended for use in a residential heat recovery ven- tilation system (HRV) with a central ventilation unit. The following conditions are generally present in a conventional HRV: – High proportion of outside air, usually 100% –...
4.4.1 System 1: Room humidity control via extract air humidity Condair VS Condair RH Ventilation unit Fig. 3: Schematic diagram of System 1: Room humidity control via extract air humidity Product overview...
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The optional air flow monitor " B2" is installed in the supply air duct immediately after the steam distribution unit. For this humidity control system, the PI continuous controller integrated in the Condair RH steam humidi- fier or an external PI continuous controller is required.
4.4.2 Room humidity control with continuous limitation of the supply air humidity Condair VS Condair RH Ventilation unit Fig. 4: Schematic diagram of System 2: Room humidity control with continuous limitation of the sup- ply air humidity Product overview...
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If the supply air humidity exceeds the specified value, continuous limitation (signal Y2) has priority over room humidity control (signal Y1). This humidity control system requires either the PI continuous controller integrated in the Condair RH or an external PI continuous controller with two signal inputs.
General notes All information in this installation and operation manual for the placement and installation of the Condair RH-VS steam humidification system must be observed and adhered to. All information in the Condair RH installation and operation manual for the placement and installation of the steam humidifier must be observed and adhered to.
Requirements for the installation room The Condair RH-VS steam humidification system is designed for installation in sheltered indoor environ- ments. Please observe the following notes regarding the requirements for the installation site: – Where possible, the steam humidification system should be installed in a separate and lockable technical room or a lockable niche with limited access for people.
(recommended ISO ePM1 60% (F7)). It is the customer's responsibility to guarantee the filter quality. Placement and installation of the steam humidifier The mounting of the steam humidifier is not part of these installation and operating manual. For details, please refer to the installation and operating manual of the Condair RH steam humidifier. Installation...
Note: With DN125 or DN150 ventilation pipes, DN125-DN160 or DN150-DN160 reductions (available as accessory) must be used for the connection. This extends the installation length accordingly. Condair VS steam distribution unit Supply air connection ventilation unit Note: With connection diameters DN125 or DN150, reductions DN125-DN160 or DN150-DN160 (available as accessory) must be used for the connection.
This extends the installation length accordingly. Outlet connection ø160 mm Condair VS steam distribution unit Inlet connection ø160 mm Note: With connection diameters DN125 or DN150, reductions DN125-DN160 or DN150-DN160 (available as accessory) must be used for the connection.
Installation of the steam and condensate hoses Correct routing of the steam and condensate hoses is a prerequisite for correct functioning of the Condair RH-VS steam humidification system. Therefore, observe and follow the instructions below for the routing of the steam and condensate hoses and carry out the installations as shown in the figures in Section 5.6.2.
5.6.2 Examples of correct routing of the steam and condensate hoses Below are examples of correct routing of the steam and condensate hoses. The specified dimensions are mandatory. 5.6.2.1 Hose layout with a constant up- and downslope of the steam hose Steam hose: Maximum length 4 m Min. constant up- and downslope 10% Insulation hose O-ring Steam hose...
5.6.2.2 Hose layout with condensate drain at the lowest point of the steam hose Insulation hose Steam hose: O-ring Maximum length 4 m Steam hose Min. constant up- and downslope 10% Hose clamp Hose clamp Steam hose O-ring T-Stück Insulation hose Insulation hose O-ring Steam hose...
Installation of the maximum humidistat "B1" The maximum humidistat "B1" is always installed in the intended position (bores already exist) in the housing of the Condair VS steam distribution unit. 1. Loosen the screw on the housing cover and open the housing cover. 2. Carefully insert the maximum humidistat as far as it will go into the pre-drilled hole in the steam distribution housing and screw it onto the steam distribution housing using 4 sheet metal screws ø3.5x9.5 mm.
5.7.3 Mounting of the humidity sensors "A1" (Signal Y1) and "A2" (Signal Y2) 1. Drill the mounting holes (ø2 mm) and the hole (ø16 mm) for the insertion of the sensor into the ventilation duct (see Fig. 3 Fig. 4 for placement; see Fig. 11 for hole spacing). 2. Secure the sensor holder to the ventilation duct with the sheet metal screws supplied. 3.
5.7.5 Connection of the sensors to the Condair RH steam humidifier For the connection of the sensors to the Condair RH steam humidifier and the configuration of the hu- midity control, please refer to the information in the installation and operation manual of the Condair RH steam humidifier as well as the information in the instructions of the corresponding sensor.
Ventilation system (HRV) Is the airflow of the ventilation system in the range of max. 350 m Is the minimum supply air temperature of >15°C at the front of the Condair RH-VS steam hu- midification system maintained? Has a minimum filter class of ISO Coarse 65% (G4) (recommended ISO ePM1 60% (F7)) been installed in the ventilation system and replaced with new filters prior to commissioning? –...
Operation Condair RH-VS steam humidification system is operated via the Condair RH steam humidifier. It is es- sential to observe the information in the installation and operation manual of the Condair RH. 6.8.1 Operator inspections during operation The hygiene regulations of Standard VDI 6022 stipulate that during operation, the operator regularly checks the condition of the humidifier and the components of the humidification system that are installed in the air duct.
For this reason: Before commencing work on the Condair RH-VS steam humidification system, the steam humidifier Condair RH must be taken out of service (see installation and operation manual of the steam humidifier) and the ventilation system switched off (see operating instructions for the ven- tilation system).
Maintenance of the Condair RH-VS steam humidification system The Condair RH-VS steam humidification system should be serviced once a year (e.g., prior to the humidification season). For this purpose the components of the Condair VS steam distribution unit must be disassembled and cleaned: Disassembling 1. Shut the Condair RH steam humidifier down (see Condair RH installation and operation manual) and, if necessary, wait until the components have cooled down sufficiently, so that there is no longer a risk of burns.
After cleaning the components, reassemble the Condair VS steam distribution unit in reverse order of steps 3 to 13 and then put the ventilation system and the Condair RH back into operation. Important: When reassembling, make sure that the silencer components are correctly placed in the housing again and that the steam and condensate hose are correctly attached to the connections.
Note: In the event of a malfunction, always consult the troubleshooting guide in the installation and op- eration manual of the Condair RH steam humidifier that feeds the Condair RH-VS steam humidification system. Troubleshooting...
Decommissioning/Disposal Taking out of service If the Condair RH-VS steam humidification system requires replacement or is no longer required, pro- ceed as follows: 1. Switch off the ventilation system and secure it against unintentional start-up. 2. Shut the Condair RH steam humidifier down (see Condair RH installation and operation manual) and, if necessary, wait until the components have cooled down sufficiently, so that there is no longer a risk of burns.
Insertion loss according to SN EN ISO 7235 Center frequency octave band / Hz 1000 2000 4000 8000 Insertion loss / dB The technical data for the Condair RH can be found in the Condair RH operation manual. Product Specifications...
ø160 ø22 ø10 Fig. 14: Dimensional drawing Condair VS steam distribution unit without reductions (dimensions in mm) Note: The dimensional drawings of the Condair RH steam humidifier can be found in the Condair RH installation and operation manual. Product Specifications...
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