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StandardLine FlexLine Electric Heater Steam Humidifiers Manual ÁSLH.CSAÜÈ IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SLH.CSA E-8881760...
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Current version of this manual to be found on: www.hygromatik.com HygroMatik GmbH grants the legal user of this product [or device] the right to use the Work(s) solely within the scope of the legitimate operation of the product [or device]. No other right is granted under this licence.
Retention Please retain these operating instructions in Dear Customer, a secure, always accessible location. If the Thank you for choosing a HygroMatik steam product is resold, turn the documentation humidifier. over to the new operator. If the documenta- tion is lost, please contact HygroMatik.
HygroMatik electric heater steam humidifiers serve for steam production based on tap water, partially softened water or fully desali- nated water/cleaned condensate. Proper usage also comprises the adherence to the conditions specified by HygroMatik for: • installation • dismantling •...
2. Safety Instructions 2.1.3 Unit Operation These safety instructions are required by law. WARNING They promote workplace safety and accident prevention. Risk of scalding! Uncontrolled hot steam escape in case of 2.1 Guidelines for Safe Opera- leaking or defective components possible. tion Switch off unit immediately.
(such as grounding resistance). The HygroMatik steam humidifier is IP20 pro- tected. Make sure that the unit is not object to Use only original fuses with the appropriate dripping water in the mounting location.
3. Transport Time limits for filing freight claims with ship- ping companies are*: 3.1 Overview After receipt of Shipping company Please note goods Proceed carefully when transporting the Carriers no later than 4 days steam humidifier in order to prevent damage Parcel service immediately due to stress or careless loading and unload-...
4. Functional Description and When fully desalinated water is used, the cy- linder water is almost totally clear of minerals. Device Composition This situation guarantees a long lifetime of the cylinder(s) and the heater element(s), 4.1 Mode of Action since virtually no hardeners will fall-out and The immersion heater principle no mineral deposits will occur.
4.4 Mechanical Construction Filling level in the cylinder is controlled by a The HygroMatik StandardLine electric heater level control device (27) . In a plastic cylin- steam humidifiers are designed for wall der, connected to the steam cylinder via mounting.
• Protection class IP20 • By design, HygroMatik steam humidi- fiers are not qualified for outdoor instal- lation (electronical components and water-bearing parts may be damaged) • Ambient temperature must lie between +5 and +40 °C (+41 and +104 °F) in...
370/~14.6 695/~27.4 SLH40-SLH50 590/~23.2 790/~31.1 415/~16.3 535/~21 787/~31 Detailed measurements under https://www.hygromatik.com/files/pdf/hygromatik-standardline-dimensionsv11.pdf 3D models under https://www.hygromatik.com/en/downloads Wall clearances When mounting the steam humidifier, the wall clearanc- es shown in the fig. below must be obeyed:: 5 cm / 2,0 inch...
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Mounting principle Please note • To function properly, the steam humidi- fier must hang level and plumb. • When choosing the installation loca- tion, consider the necessary distance between the unit and existing designa- ted paths. This should be at least 60 •...
5.2 Unit Installation Check Before start-up, pls. check proper unit instal- lation following the list below: Unit perpendicularly aligned in both the vertical and horizontal axis ? All clearances obeyed? Steam hose installed with a 5 - 10 % minimum incline/decline (see chap- ter "Steam line“) ? ...
5.3 Absorption Distance B • quantity of steam introduced The "absorption distance" (B ) is defined as kg/h. the distance from the steam feed to where the steam is completely absorbed in the • air speed w in m/s in air duct treated air.
5.4 Steam Manifold Water drain • We point out that according to the Ger- 5.4.1 General installation guidelines man Association of engineers (VDI) guideline VDI 6022, a water drain must When installing steam manifolds, pls. follow be provided within the absorption these guidelines: distance inside the air duct Positioning within duct...
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Minimum distance for condensation avoidance: = 210mm/8.3 inch: „Steam manifold - Next steam manifold“ distance Air flow direction = 120mm/4.7 inch: „Lowest steam manifold - Duct bottom plane“ distance = 120mm/4.7 inch: „Highest steam manifold - Duct ceiling plane“ distance Steam manifold arrangement for special air duct shapings flat...
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Vertical steam manifold installation Steam supply Horizontal installation of the steam mani- folds is preferable. However, vertical installation into the air duct from below is also possible. Standard manifold dimensions [mm]/ [inch]***: 220/ 400/ 600/ 900/ 1200/ 1450/ 15.7 23.6 35.4 47.2 57.1...
5.5.3 Steam line and condensate Installation type 2 hose installation types Steam manifold is positioned less than 500 mm above or below device upper Installation type 1 edge: Steam manifold is positioned more than 500 mm above device upper edge: Please note »...
6. Water connection • As installation or retrofit option, the DVGW-conform HyFlow system sepa- rator is available for the HygroMatik WARNING electrode steam humidifiers (except SLE 02). Risk of scalding! Very hot water to be found in and around the •...
Even if the HygroMatik steam humidifier is Flush the water supply pipe before making supplied with partially softened water, the connection to the solenoid valve. This is of...
Guidelines for water discharge composi- 3/4” connection tion the numbers refer to the exploded view in the chapter with the same name. • Use original HygroMatik water drain hose • Do not buckle drain hose • Use a drain pipe and outlet pipe made...
1000 mm (10 to 40 inch) length into HyCool (not available for FLP-XX-TPRO a pressure-free outlet according to units), HygroMatik offers an option for limi- DIN EN 1717. The hose must be ting the steam humidifier wastewater temper- guided sideways of the humidifier to...
(electrician or qualified per- models of the FLE steam humidifier series. son with equivalent training). Please note HygroMatik recommends the use of slow Please note blowing up to middle time-lag main fuses The customer is responsible for monitoring (only applies to the a.m.
7.3 Connection of interlock Please note (safety) system The interlock (safety) system is not closed when delivered ex-factory! WARNING Danger of electric shock! In air conditioning, it is standard to incorpo- Dangerous electric voltage! rate a max. hygrostat in the interlock (safety) After the commisioning of the unit, a 230 system.
0...140 Ohm Guiding unit 0...20mA ST07 0...10V 20 VDC Terminals for control signals ST08 ST01 Successing unit „ST0x“ designates connector plugs on the mainboard Active r.h. sensors need an external supply „K21“ is the relay used for the connection of the suc- cessing unit with the installed option (CN-07-10012) or voltage.
8. Commissioning Steam production may show a delay of up to 20 mins. Risk of operating error! Start-up of the unit is restricted to expert staff only (electricians or expert personnel with equivalent training). » Allow all electrical functions to termi- nate in their programmed order.
9. Maintenance 9.1.1 Safety instructions for mainte- nance 9.1 General For the achievement of a long unit life span, WARNING regular maintenance is a must. Maintenance works to be performed refer to unit assem- Risk of electrical shock! blies that underlie either mechanical or elec- Hazardous electrical voltage.
It is advisable to adjust the frequency of maintenance to the specific operational expe- When tap water is used, it must be taken into rience. HygroMatik recommends to check the account that cleaning intervals shorten as the opened steam cylinder 1 or 2 weeks after ini- carbonate hardness level increases.
9.4 Removing and cleaning the steam cylinder CAUTION Risk of eye injuries! Current clamp The clips that fix the steam cylinder halves have sharp edges and can jump off during dis- mantling. Eye injuries possible. Verify safe isolation Wear proper PPE (Personal Protection Equip- ment)! Steam cylinder removal Set control...
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Lift steam cylinder from Remove clip from steam cylinder base hose adapter » Pull the steam hose together with the steam hose adapter upwards. This will disconnect it from the steam cylinder. Remove cylinder flange clamps Push clip onto adapter outside of unit housing Separate cylinder halves...
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Reinstallation Insert new o-rings in steam hose adaptor and cylinder base Insert new o-ring Join cylinder halves and affix Place cylinder vertically with clamps in cylinder base Remove used o-rings from steam cylinder top and cylinder base Reconnect connector halves »...
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Attach steam hose adaptor to cylinder Activate main circuit breaker Affix steam hose adaptor with clip Check for leakage in relevant areas » Reattach unit housing cover Open water supply Page 37...
9.5 Steam cylinder and cylinder base cleaning Risk of functional disruption! Use descaler or cleaning detergents only for Removal of the steam cylinder is discribed in cylinder and heater element cleaning. Do not the „Removal and reinstallation of the steam introduce in cylinder base or apply to hoses! cylinder“...
9.6 Level control device cleaning » Insert the 2 screws remaining into the open level control device enclosure Hose connection mounting holes while positioning the stub ground wire connection eyelet under Mounting the lower left screw. screws » Handtighten all of the screws. Metallic cover plate Please note...
9.8 Heater element replacement 9.9 Thermo switch replacement (for heater elements) Removal » Remove and open steam cylinder as described in the „Removing and cleaning the steam cylinder“ section. » Disconnect heater wiring connector on partiion wall separating electronic compartment. »...
Reinstallation Thermo switch(es) on steam cylinder cover. » Install replacement thermo switch with a new sealing. After the unit has cooled down, the thermo switch that has triggered may be identified by » Properly connect the capillary tube passage measurement, as long as it is a to the heater element.
9.12 Removal and reinstallation of the solenoid valve inclu- ding fine filter cleaning Removal » Shut off water supply and discon- nect tap water hose cap screw con- nection. » Remove connecting hose (20) from solenoid valve. » Detach electrical cable connector Solenoid valve from solenoid valve (25).
9.13 Cleaning of blow-down » in case of leakage turn off power supply and secure against being pump switched on again. » Find leakage and eliminate. Removal and cleaning » Check again. » Remove steam cylinder as descri- bed in „Removal and reinstallation of steam cylinder“...
Dismantling Once the steam humidifier will no longer be used, dismantle (demolish or scrap) it by fol- lowing the installation procedures in reverse order. WARNING Dismantling of the unit may only be per- formed by qualified personnel. Electrical dis- mantling may only be performed by trained electricians.
PCB. Another relay serves for sig- nalling purposes (factory setting is „collective 11.1 General description fault“). Operation of the HygroMatik steam humidifier As an ordering option, for provision of 2 addi- is under microprocessor control. tional switching functions, a pair of top-head...
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An other safety measure is the steam cylin- der minimum water level control. For heater element protection and thermical overload risk avoidance, no heater element drive enabling is issued in case of minimum water level underrun. Intrinsic safety StandardLine steam humidifiers comply with intrinsic safety requirements in that the elec- trical power supply may be cut by two devices.
11.2.1 Mainboard inputs and outputs System interfaces Customer side interfaces Power supply and safety interlock Inputs ST01: ST08: • 4-pin plug connection with screw terminal adaptor for L and N power connection • Control signal 0...10 VDC and safety interlock („Terminals 1/2“) •...
11.3 Control operation User level 11.3.1 Principal user guidance From standard display (actual steam output), user level may be accessed by pressing any On powering up the steam humidifier, the key on the control panel. On user level, software version is shown in the display for a among other information, reading values r01 few seconds.
11.4 The control panel Icons state table permanently lit flashing Steam produc- Cylinder full tion active In conjunction with error icon: Fault steam pro- duction Main contactor Fault main con- active tactor The control panel comprises 3 sections: • the ESC, SET, control keys Filling active Fault filling...
11.5 Navigation within a menu Provider level code entry and setting a parameter „ / “ » Using the keys, scroll until User level entry „P00“ is displayed and confirm with the SET key. „00“ is displayed. Standard display during normal operation is »...
11.6 Tabular representation of reading value list and provi- der level submenus For a detailed description, pls. refer to the respective sections within this chapter. 11.6.1 The reading value list From normal operation, the user may access the reading value index „r01“ (Status) by pressing any key.
11.6.2 Provider level submenus and relating parameters Detailed parameter descriptions may be found in the section „Detailed parameter description“ further down in this chapter. The „Setting options“ column indicates the preset- tings available or the range of values to be chosen from.
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Submenu „Blow-down“ (Group 2) Par. Denomination Setting options Code Correction partial blow-down -5...+5 Fs = 0 Correction full blow-down -5...+5 Fs = 0 Switch stand-by blow-down 0=off, 1=on Fs = 1 Waiting time stand-by blow-down 0.1...48.0 Fs = 24.0 Switch dead leg flushing 0=off, 1=on Fs = 0 Interval dead leg flushing [h]...
11.7 Exemplary variation of a parameter setting Example: Control signal is to be changed from „Ext. controller, 0 ...10V“ („1-2“ = „1“) to „PI controller, 0 ...10V“ („1-2“ = „4“). Please note The steps below make an essential change to a control parameter. If this is not intended, be sure to reestablish the original setting after changing it for exercising purposes.
20 s time frame, „No Modbus“ is shown as the device status and steam production is stopped (for details, see dedicated Modbus docu- mentation available from HygroMatik GmbH). Stand-by When in stand-by heating mode, status code 07 is heating displayed during steam production.
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Reading value Explanation Blow-down cate- Full blow- The blow-down icon in the display is lit. gory (contd.) down Max. level Max. allowable water level in steam cylinder was overrun. Stand-by The blow-down icon in the display is lit. blow-down Dead leg Special blow-down mode for flushing dead leg tub- flushing ing.
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Reading value Explanation r08 External demand External controller control signal is displayed [%] (only with ext. controller) r09 Power limitation Power limitation as a percentage of max. output as preset in param- eter „1-1“ is displayed [%] r10 Set point r.H. (only R.h.
11.9 Detailed parameter descrip- tions Group Par. Denomination Description Control Steam output The steam output can be set to a value between 25% limitation and 100% of nominal output using the steam genera- tion output limitation. The actual steam output released depends on the control signal.Limitation of the steam output may be needed for better control.
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Group Par. Denomination Description Blow-down Correction full see correction partial blow-down blowdown (contd.) Switch stand- Should steam humidifier operation be prospectively by blow-down halted for a longer period of time, blowing-down the cylinder water is advisable in order to comply with the VDI 6022 hygiene regulations prescribing the preven- tion of microbial contamination of residual water.
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Group Par. Denomination Description Service Reset steam- On finishing maintenance work, the service interval is service interval to be reset (the service icon is blanked if it was illumi- nated before).After maintenance, reset the service interval as shown below (green LED is still blinking): Reset K1 Main contactor switching cycles are monitored and service interval...
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Group Par. Denomination Description Functions Switch stand- Stand-by heating is enabled or not (0= off, 1=on). by heating Interval stand- by heating On-time Stand-by heat- Basic relay The base relay provides a potentialfree two-way con- allocation tact at terminals 28, 29 and 30 (rated load: 250V/8A). It is activated if certain operational conditions apply.
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Group Par. Denomination Description Relay_K20 Defines logical function of the optional relay K20 (in the allocation same way as 5-4 does for the basic relay). Factory pre- (connected to set is „270“ (Collective service). the ST10.1 Exemption: In the SLH40 and SLH50 units Relay_K20 connector on is used ex-factory for switching stage 2 (i.e.
12. Trouble shooting On „Steam production“, „Main contactor“, „Filling“ and „Blow-down“ faults, the respec- 12.1 Error handling tive icon is additionally blinked. On occurance of a fault, steam production is stopped. The control panel display is switched to error code output. In the same 12.1.1 Table of possible faults and instance, the general fault icon starts...
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Icons Error message Possible cause Counter measure Filling • Soleneoid valve or • Clean water supply water supply line con- line and/or solenoid Filling was not successful, taminated or defective valve; replace solenoid i.e. the expexted filling level valve, if defective was not achieved after a •...
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Icons Error message Possible cause Counter measure Blow-down fault, relates to: • Blow-down pump not driven Partial blow-down - electrical wiring not - Check wiring and re- Full blow-down o.k. place, if required Max level blow-down - Main PCB relay not - Measure voltage on Stand-by blow-down energised...
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Icons Error message Possible cause Counter measure Water sensor • Water sensor is • Replace water sen- Water sensor output signal defective not plausible • Connecting hoses • Clean hoses blocked • Excessive air pres- • Reduce air pressure Max. level Maximum water level was sure in duct has impact achieved 5 times...
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Icons Error message Possible cause Counter measure Steam down time • Heater element is • Measure heater ele- Heater element (s) is/are defective ment resistance, driven but water level replace heater ele- remains constant ment, if rquired. Typical resistance va- lues are: SLH03 - 2.25kW/230V - 21.3...26.1Ω...
12.2 Table of functional disrupti- Problem Possible cause for faulty situation Counter measure • Output limitation parameter setting im- • Check 1-1 parameter setting Set humidity level not reached peds full power output • Nominal unit output insufficient • Check unit technical data, air- flow and secondary airflow •...
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Problem Possible cause for faulty situation Counter measure • Hose clamps on steam and/or conden- • Tighten clamps Water leaks from steam cylinder sate hose not tightened upper part • Steam hose adapter not properly fit or • Replace O-ring (if required) and o-ring not replaced ensure proper adapter installa- tion...
Master Contract: 238708 Project: 70198540 Date Issued: 2018-09-28 Issued to: Hygromatik GmbH Lise-Meitner Strasse 3 Henstedt-Ulzburg, D-24558 GERMANY Attention: Michael Lutkemann The products listed below are eligible to bear the CSA Mark shown with adjacent indicators 'C' and 'US' for Canada and US or with adjacent indicator 'US' for US only or without either indicator for Canada only.
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Certificate: 2125886 Master Contract: 238708 70198540 Date Issued: 2018-09-28 Project: The products listed, including the latest revision described below, are eligible to be marked in accordance with the referenced Certificate. Product Certification History Project Date Description 70198540 2018-09-28 Update to report 2125886 to add missing models during project # 70182230- No charge job 70182230 2018-06-28...
14. Spare Parts SLH03 SLH06 SLH09 SLH15 SLH25 SLH40 SLH50 Article No. Description Steam generation 208-240 V SP-03-01100 Heating element CY08 3kg 208-240 V, incl. gaskets SP-03-01101 Heating element CY08 6kg 208-240 V, incl. gaskets SP-07-01100 Heating element CY17/45 5kg 208-240 V, incl. gasket Steam cylinder without SuperFlush nozzle SP-03-01010 Steam cylinder SLH03 CY08 208-240 V, compl.
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„Contact“ tab. Your spare parts order may as well be directed per e-mail to the HygroMatik main office using the address hy@hygromatik.de. Please make sure to specify your unit model and serial number.
16. Exploded view The index numbers in the figure corre- spond to the spare parts list. The figure following shows the SLH25 The number of steam outlets and the model composition. The number of cyl- size of their connections can be found inders and heater elements vary with in the technical data.
17. View of housing This figure shows an example of one of the smaller unit sizes of the StandardLine series. Page 83...
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Lise-Meitner-Str.3 • D-24558 Henstedt-Ulzburg Phone +49(0)4193/ 895-0 • Fax -33 eMail hy@hygromatik.de • www.hygromatik.com member of CAREL Group Ein Unternehmen der Gruppe 100%...
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