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- Page 1 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Blower Pack Condair BP Humidification and Evaporative Cooling...
- Page 2 Condair Group AG, except to the extent required for installation or maintenance of recipient's equipment. Liability Notice Condair Group AG 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 authorised by Condair Group AG.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Before You Start! General For Your Safety Receiving and Storage Inspection Storage and Transportation Product Overview General Description Identification of the Unit Options and Accessories Functional Description Installation General Installation Overview Site Requirements 5.3.1 Location and Clearances Best Practices for Steam and Condensate Lines Installation Common Steam and Condensate Line Installation Mistakes Installation Kit Remote-Mounted Blower Pack Installation... - Page 4 Replacement Parts Wiring Diagram Decommissioning 12.1 General 12.2 Removing Unit from Service for Disposal 12.3 Disposal/Recycling of the Unit Product Specifications 13.1 Technical Data 13.2 Operating Data 13.3 Size and Weight 13.4 EC Declaration of Conformity Contents...
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Page 5: Introduction
General Limitations The subject of this manual is the Condair Blower Pack. The various options and accessories may only be described in-so-far as is necessary for proper installation, operation and maintenance of the equip- ment. Additional information on available options and accessories can be obtained in the respective instructions that are supplied with them. - Page 6 Keep this manual in a place where it is safe and readily accessible. If the equipment is moved to another location, ensure that the manual is passed on to the new user/operator. If the manual is lost or misplaced, please contact your Condair representative for a replacement copy. Language Versions This manual is also available in other languages.
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Page 7: For Your Safety
Knowing and understanding the contents of this manual is a basic requirement for protecting person- nel against any kind of danger, preventing faulty operation, and operating the unit safely and correctly. All labels, signs and marking applied to the Condair humidifier and blower pack must be observed and kept in a readable state. - Page 8 Preventing Unsafe Operation All personnel working with the Condair humidifier and blower pack must immediately report to the customer any alterations to the unit that may affect safety, and secure the Condair units against ac- cidental power-up. Modifications to the Unit Prohibited Modifications are NOT permitted on the Condair humidifier and blower pack without the express writ- ten consent of Condair.
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Page 9: Receiving And Storage
Storage and Transportation Storage Store the Condair Blower Pack in its original packaging inside a protected area that meets the following requirements until it is installed, or if it needs to be stored for an extended period of time: –... -
Page 10: Product Overview
The blower pack can be direct-mounted on the Condair EL series or RS series humidifiers, or mounted remotely with the Condair EL series, RS series or the GS series humidifiers. Multiple blower packs can also be installed remotely with large humidifiers. -
Page 11: Identification Of The Unit
200-240V PHASE: Hz : 50/60 108W POWER: Jan. 2015 DATE: Made in Canada Figure 2: Condair Blower Pack Specification label Current phase Serial number (7-digit) Frequency rating Year/month of manufacture Certification symbols Power consumption Voltage rating Model type Product Overview... -
Page 12: Options And Accessories
Options and Accessories There are no options or accessories for the Condair Blower Pack. Functional Description The blower pack consists of an electrically-driven fan, an air filter assembly, a distributor assembly, a steam inlet, a thermostat assembly, a safety relay, fuse and a high/low speed switch. The fan is controlled by the thermostat assembly and the high/low speed switch. - Page 13 Figure 3: Condair Blower Pack Components Air filter assembly Cover assembly Fan assembly Safety relay Housing Specification label Security loop cable Power cable Fuse 10 High/low speed switch 11 Steam adapter 12 Distributor assembly 13 Thermostat assembly Product Overview...
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Page 14: Installation
Touching live parts may cause severe injury or even death. Prevention: The Condair humidifier and blower pack must be connected to the mains only after all installation work has been completed, checked for correct workmanship, and the door panels/covers are installed and fastened securely. -
Page 15: Installation Overview
The multi-platform Condair blower pack can be installed remotely with any Condair EL or RS humidifier, or mounted directly onto the Condair EL (5-45 kg/h) or the Condair RS (5-40 kg/h) humidifiers. Multiple blower packs can also be used remotely with large humidifiers equipped with two steam cylinders. - Page 16 (minimum 15% or 8.5°), and without any restrictions in the line. Steam lines must not merge except at the blower pack (and only through a Condair adapter). A condensate line must also be installed just before the restriction. Condensate line must be installed at the lowest point in the steam line, and must connect into a full-size "Tee"...
- Page 17 In addition, multiple blower packs can also be used remotely with Condair GS 195/260 humidifiers with the aid of an adapter. Refer to 5. Contact your Condair representative for additional details. Figure Figure 5: Typical Installation of Multiple Blower Packs with Condair GS Humidifier...
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Page 18: Site Requirements
Site Requirements In preparation for installation of the Condair Blower Pack, the following site requirements must be satisi- fied. Report any discrepancies to the site engineer. Steam and Condensate Lines … The selected location for installation of the blower pack should allow proper routing of the steam and condensate lines as described in "Best Practices for Steam and Condensate Lines Installation"... -
Page 19: Location And Clearances
Table 1 The clearance dimensions shown are for reference only, and are the minimums required for the proper functioning of the equipment. Consult local and national installation codes. Condair does not accept responsibility for violations of installation codes. Figure 6:... -
Page 20: Best Practices For Steam And Condensate Lines Installation
Once expanded, a reduction in diameter is not permitted except at the blower pack. Install a Condair steam line reducer at the connection to the blower pack, and install a condensate line just before the restriction. Contact your Condair repre- sentative for details of the reducer. - Page 21 – Rigid steam pipes can be connected to the blower pack and the humidifier by means of short lengths of steam hoses and secured with hose clamps. If using a steam hose, it must be secured to the blower pack and the humidifier steam outlet with hose clamps. CAUTION! Do not over-tighten the hose clamp.
- Page 22 Condensate Lines – Use Condair condensate hose, or 10 mm stainless steel pipe or 7 mm copper pipe for condensate lines and traps. WARNING! Risk of severe burns from contact with hot fluids or steam! The condensate lines may be filled with hot fluids or steam. Bare skin in contact with hot fluids or steam can result in severe burns.
- Page 23 Figure 7: Permissible Minimums for Steam and Condensate Lines Steam line must run minimum 300 mm vertically before continuing to the blower pack. The condensate trap must be minimum 300 mm below the condensate port on the blower pack. The condensate line must have a constant minimum downslope of 15% (8.5°).
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Page 24: Common Steam And Condensate Line Installation Mistakes
Condensate lines must connect into full-size "Tee" connectors in the steam line. The condensate trap must be installed a minimum of 300 mm below the steam line. Steam lines are not permitted to merge except at the blower pack (and only through a Condair adapter), and must have a condensate line just before the restriction. -
Page 25: Installation Kit
Installation Kit The Condair Blower Pack is shipped with an installation kit. The contents of the installation kit are shown below. Table 2 Note: The contents of the installation kit is site-specific, and may vary for your site. Table 2: Installation Kit... -
Page 26: Remote-Mounted Blower Pack Installation
Remote-Mounted Blower Pack Installation Before proceeding with installation, familiarize yourself with the best practices for installing atmospheric steam lines and condensate drain hoses – refer to "Best Practices for Steam and Condensate Lines Installation" on page 1. Installing the Steam Adapter. Install the steam adapter in the blower pack as follows: a. - Page 27 2. Mounting the Blower Pack. Locate the blower pack according to "Location and Clearances" on and install it on the mounting surface as follows: page 19 a. Locate suitable supports in the wall or mounting surface that are capable of supporting the full weight of the blower pack, and mark the attachment points “A”...
- Page 28 3. Connecting Hoses to the Blower Pack. Connect the steam hose and the condensate hose to the blower pack as follows: a. Secure the steam hose (supplied by others) to the steam adapter with a hose clamp (supplied). Do not over-tighten the hose clamp – maximum torque is 180 N·cm. Refer to Figure b.
- Page 29 4. Connecting Hoses to the Humidifier. Connect the steam hose and the condensate hose to the humidifier as follows: Condensate Drain Hose Connection a. Connect the condensate hose from the blower pack to any of the following drain connections. Refer to Figure Humidifier cylinder port (if available) ii.
- Page 30 Touching live parts may cause severe injury or even death. Prevention: The Condair humidifier and blower pack must be connected to the mains only after all installation work has been completed, checked for correct workmanship, and the door panels/ covers are installed and fastened securely.
- Page 31 a. Plug the power and security loop cables (supplied) into the back of the blower pack. Refer to Figure Figure 14: Blower Pack Electrical Connections Security loop cable Power cable b. Install the grommet (supplied) in the knockout hole that is located directly below the blower pack power connector, and route the cables through the grommet, as shown in Figure Figure 15:...
- Page 32 c. Remove the door panel on the humidifier control cabinet. d. Wire and connect the leads to the driver board inside the humidifier, as shown in Figure Note: The location of the termination point on the driver board depends on the humidifier type (refer to the humidifier manual for details).
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Page 33: Direct-Mounted Blower Pack Installation
Direct-Mounted Blower Pack Installation Before proceeding with installation, familiarize yourself with the best practices for installing atmospheric pressure steam lines and condensate drain hoses – refer to "Best Practices for Steam and Condensate Lines Installation" on page 1. Punch Knockouts. Punch the following knockouts in the top of the humidifier. Refer to Figure Locations vary depending on the humidifier type. - Page 34 Touching live parts may cause severe injury or even death. Prevention: The Condair humidifier and blower pack must be connected to the mains only after all installation work has been completed, checked for correct workmanship, and the door panels/ covers are installed and fastened securely.
- Page 35 a. Plug the power and security loop cables (supplied) into the back of the blower pack. Refer to Figure b. Install the grommet (supplied) in the knockout hole that is located directly below the blower pack power connector, and route the cables through the grommet. Refer to Figure Figure 18: Blower Pack Electrical Connections...
- Page 36 c. Remove the door panels on the humidifier control cabinet and plumbing cabinet. d. Wire and connect the power supply and security loop cables to the driver board inside the hu- midifier, as shown in Figure Note: The location of the termination point on the driver board depends on the humidifier type (refer to the humidifier manual for details).
- Page 37 3. Connect Condensate Hoses. Install the condensate hoses as follows: a. Connect the 8/12 mm diameter condensate hose (supplied) to the connection point provided in the humidifier drain cup. Secure the hose with a spring clamp (supplied). Refer to Figure Note: If necessary, remove the steam cylinder to install the condensate hoses –...
- Page 38 Figure 21: Condensate Hose Connections on Humidifier Condensate hose, Φ 8/12 mm Tie-down Drain cup Figure 22: Condensate Hose Connection on Blower Pack Blower pack condensate port 4. Fasten Down Blower Pack. Fasten the blower pack to the humidifier as follows: Installation...
- Page 39 a. Align the blower pack steam inlet with the humidifier steam outlet and place the blower pack on the humidifier. Make sure that the condensate hose and wires are not pinched. b. Fasten the blower pack to the humidifier from the bottom with two M4×6 mm screws (supplied). Refer to Figure 23 on page c.
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Page 40: Post-Installation Checklist
Post-Installation Checklist Check the following to ensure that the blower pack has been installed correctly: Mounting … Unit installed according to "Location and Clearances" on page … Mounting surface stable? … Unit aligned properly – vertically and horizontally? … Unit fastened securely? Steam Line …... -
Page 41: Commissioning
First-time Commissioning The unit must always be commissioned for the first time by a service technican of your Condair repre- sentative, or by personnel who are well trained and authorized by the customer. For this reason, this manual only provides an outline, and not the details of the commissioning protocol. -
Page 42: Operation
Operation Controls There are no separate user controls on the Condair Blower Pack, except for the speed switch. The blower pack is interlocked with the Condair humidifier, which controls its operation. Refer to Figure Note: The speed switch is set to the specific humidification requirements of the room/facility during installation, and should not be altered. -
Page 43: Maintenance
WARNING! Risk of severe burns from contact with hot surfaces! The internal parts in the Condair blower pack may be hot to the touch. Bare skin in contact with hot surfaces can result in severe burns. Prevention: Wait for the unit to cool down before opening up the blower pack. -
Page 44: Maintenance List
Maintenance List Perform the following maintenance tasks at the intervals specified in 3. For the components ref- Table erenced in the table refer to Figure 25 on page Table 3: Maintenance List Task/component Frequency Description Check for water leaks Regular intervals Check the humidifier and blower pack for water leaks, stains and calcium deposits. -
Page 45: Fault Isolation
Fault Isolation General Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Actions Blower pack fan not operating. Normal operation – the fan turns on Check power connection. only when humidifier is generating Check the fuse in the blower pack. steam. Make sure that the humidifier op- No power to blower pack. -
Page 46: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Figure 25: Condair Blower Pack Replacement Parts Replacement Parts... - Page 47 Distributor Assembly Spare Kit, BP 2581244 Thermostat Spare Kit, BP Condair 2586477 Condensate Hose, 5mm ID, BP (includes hose, spring clamps and tie) 2586478 Condensate Hose, 8mm ID, BP (includes hose, spring clamps and tie) N/S: Not shown Replacement Parts...
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Page 48: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram µ Thermodisc (NO) Blue Green and Yellow Black Fuse 4A Slow blow µ Safety relay coil Brown INTERNAL EXTERNAL Power supply Security loop connecctor Figure 26: Condair Blower Pack Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram... -
Page 49: Decommissioning
WARNING! Risk of severe burns from contact with hot surfaces! The internal parts in the Condair humidifier and blower pack may be hot to the touch. Bare skin in contact with hot surfaces can result in severe burns. Prevention: Wait for the units to cool down before opening the covers. -
Page 50: Removing Unit From Service For Disposal
Removing Unit from Service for Disposal Remove the blower pack from service for disposal as follows: 1. Shut down the humidifier and disconnect the Condair humidifier and blower pack from the mains. 2. If necessary, wait for the units to cool down to room temperature. -
Page 51: Product Specifications
Product Specifications 13.1 Technical Data Table 5: Technical Data Parameter Value Maximum steam output (per blower pack) 45 kg/h Power supply 200...240 V / 50…60 Hz Power consumption 108 W Sound level Pressure Level db(A) Power Level dB(A) Fan High speed, no filter 62.7 70.6 Fan Low speed, no filter... - Page 52 400.2 56.3 304.8 421.3 41.2 210.6 223.1 258.4 122.7 190.3 158.2 90.3 180.3 210.9 378.7 Figure 27: Overall Dimensions All dimensions in millimeters. Product Specifications...
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Page 53: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Produkt the product responsabilité, que le produit Condair BP auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, to which this declaration relates is in auquel se réfère cette déclaration est mit den folgenden Normen oder... - Page 54 Notes...
- Page 56 CONSULTING, SALES AND SERVICE: CH94/0002.00 Condair Group AG Talstrasse 35-37, 8808 Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland Phone +41 55 416 61 11, Fax +41 55 416 62 62 info@condair.com, www.condair.com...
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