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STEAM HUMIDIFICATION XT SERIES Electrode Steam Humidifiers Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual Read and save these instructions...
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Contact with energized circuits can cause property damage, severe personal injury, or death as a result of electrical shock or fire. Do not remove cabinet doors until electrical power is disconnected. Follow the shutdown procedure on Page 58 before performing service or maintenance procedures on any part of the system. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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Follow steam piping recommendations Controlling condensate flow and collection in an XT Series humidifier system is critical to maximize performance. Failure to follow the steam piping recommendations in this manual can cause system pressure fluctuations and increase cylinder pressure, steam velocity, and condensate noise.
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......... 66 REPLACEMENT PARTS XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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DriSteem XT Series electrode steam humidifiers use heat caused by electrical Download DriSteem literature resistance in their fill water to boil the fill water into humidification steam. DriSteem product manuals can be downloaded, printed, and ordered from our Steam output and water conductivity are managed via automatic draining and website: www.dristeem.com...
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• Softened water may be used in the XT series electrode humidifier. However, softened water ions stay in solution to much higher concentrations than hard water ions. The result can be more frequent draining and filling, which results in less energy and water efficiency, and less consistent steam output.
* Fill cup extension (Figure 4-1) is required for the following: Drain outlets - All XT Series humidifiers using Ultra-sorb or Rapid-sorb - When developed length of steam tubing is more than 20' (6 m) and duct static pressure exceeds 2" wc (498 Pa) 21.0 (533)
Capacities, line currents, and fusing Table 6-1: Line currents and recommended fusing for XT Series humidifiers Model Nominal steam capacity Maximum line current Recommended fusing Low conductivity Phase Volts (amps) (amps) cylinder option** lbs/hr kg/h 10.0 16.5 25.0 33.3 41.7 47.8...
OM-7669 Notes: • Models XTP 010 and larger require condensate drain. See Page 41. • XT steam blowers (SDU) shipped with fuses to be installed in connected XT series humidifiers. North America only XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
• Exterior wall insulation Install the humidifier on an exterior wall only if the wall is properly insulated. DISPERSION CONTROL DEVICES See page 30 for recommended installation locations for the dispersion assembly and associated control devices. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
Mounting FIGURE 9-1: XT SERIES HUMIDIFIER MOUNTING KEYHOLE LOCATIONS Models XTP 002 through 048 Models XTP 050 through 096 0.390" x 0.719" (9.9 x 18.3 mm) dia. keyholes 0.390" x 0.719" (9.9 x 18.3 mm) dia. keyholes OM-7662 OM-7663 0.390" (9.9 mm) 0.390"...
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(for the lag bolts), and other board at bottom of cabinet. 2. Predrill pilot holes in spanner boards, and secure humidifier to spanner boards with lag bolts. Note: Use the appropriate mounting methods and mounting hardware for other wall types. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
A fill cup extension (Figure 11-1) is required for the following: FIGURE 11-1: FILL CUP EXTENSION KIT Fill cup • All XT Series humidifiers using Ultra-sorb or Rapid-sorb (see inset below) • When developed length of steam tubing is more than 20' (6 m) and duct static pressure exceeds 2"...
Refer to the wiring diagram shipped with the humidifier if necessary. OM-8135 CAUTION If cylinder plugs become loose, damage to the humidifier may occur. Obtain replacement plugs from DriSteem. See “Replacement parts” on Pages 67 and 69 for part numbers. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
Figure 13-1. OM-7691 AUTOMATIC DRAIN WATER TEMPERING XT Series humidifiers are shipped with drain water tempering set to ON for North America (OFF for Europe). To activate automatic drain water tempering see the Vapor-logic Installation and Operation Manual. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
Piping: Field piping overview FIGURE 14-1: XT SERIES HUMIDIFIER FIELD PIPING OVERVIEW Steam hose or tubing. DriSteem 1" (25 mm) air gap required to recommends tubing for runs longer than isolate unit drain piping from 10' (3 m). See Table 35-1 for maximum sanitary drain piping.
Piping: XT steam blowers FIGURE 15-1: PIPING FROM XT SERIES HUMIDIFIER TO REMOTE XT STEAM BLOWER Notes: • Maximum recommended distance between humidifier and XT steam blower is 10’ (3 m). • Models XTP 042 through 096 are not intended for use with a steam blower.
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Piping: XT steam blowers FIGURE 16-1: PIPING FROM XT SERIES HUMIDIFIER TO TOP-MOUNTED XT STEAM BLOWER Spring-band hose clamp (provided) Steam hose (provided with steam blower) Spring-band hose clamp (provided) OM-7682 Notes: • Maximum recommended distance between humidifier and XT steam blower is 10’ (3 m).
• Do not use aluminum wire. shock and/or fire. CONDUIT KNOCKOUTS Conduit and control wiring knockouts are provided on the XT Series humidifier cabinet. See Figure 4-1. FIGURE 17-1: FIELD WIRING CONTROL COMPONENT PLACEMENT...
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• For maximum EMC effectiveness, wire all UNITS WITH STEAM BLOWER humidity, high limit, and airflow controls Steam blowers (SDUs) receive power for operation from the XT series using multicolored shielded/screened humidifier. For North America only: Install 2 fuses in the XT unit to provide plenum-rated cable with a drain wire for the shield/screen.
Note: DriSteem recommends that you do not interchange room and duct • Size of humidification system relative to humidity devices. Room humidity devices are calibrated with zero or little load airflow, whereas duct humidity devices require air passing across them.
When the enclosure temperature falls below 150 ºF (66 ºC), the XT humidifier automatically resumes normal operation. FIGURE 20-1: OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE FILL AND DRAIN Fill Drain Fill valve Drain Optional drain orientation (Outdoor enclosure heater OM-8162 package option) XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
Outdoor enclosure: Dimensions FIGURE 22-1: OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS Steam outlet Door access F & H humidifier Fill Drain Door access Fill Drain OM-8147 XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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Enclosure back wall to drain knockout center (bottom) Enclosure left wall to drain knockout center 10.6 (bottom) Enclosure back wall to water fill knockout center 11.0 (bottom) Enclosure left wall to water fill knockout center 15.6 (bottom) XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
6" (152 mm) No required clearance 30" (762 mm) 36" (914 mm) OM-8155 12" (305 mm) Note: The steam outlet exits rear of enclosure. When base mounting, consider rear clearance for steam piping. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
FIGURE 25-1: OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE (WALL/AHU MOUNT) 3¼" (83 mm) 16" (406 mm) 4¾" (120.65 mm) Keyhole for 3/8" DIA (M10) fasteners XT enclosure 34" (863 mm) Keyhole for 3/8" 16" (406 mm) DIA (M10) fasteners OM-8146 XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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• Mounting hardware to be four 3/8" diameter grade 8 bolts and washers. • A rigid and structurally sound wall or equipment rails are required. Consult with the Structural Engineer on Record to determine acceptability of mounting structure. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
Refer to governing codes for drain pipe size and maximum discharge water temperature. 4. DriSteem is not responsible for any freeze related damage to the humidifier or lines leading to the humidifier. 5. If equipped with outdoor enclosure heater package, a freeze protection valve is plumbed into the unit from the factory.
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FIGURE 28-1: UTILITY CONNECTIONS Steam outlet to rooftop AHU dispersion Enclosure back Electrical connections Drain Electrical connections Fill Fill Optional connection access on bottom Drain OM-8148 FIGURE 28-2: OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE WITH DOORS REMOVED Steam outlet OM-8151 XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
Refer to governing codes for drain pipe size and maximum discharge water temperature. 5. If the valves are installed as per note 2 and drain water tempering is required during a power outage, a DriSteem Drane-kooler needs to be installed inside the building.
Dispersion: Selecting the dispersion assembly location DriSteem humidifiers operate with several types of dispersion assemblies for WARNING open spaces and for ducts and air handling units. Hot surface and steam hazard Dispersion assemblies in ducts and air handling units must be positioned where...
• More than 20 lbs/hr (9.1 kg/h) or more of steam production, or • More than 10' (3 m) of steam hose between humidifier and dispersion • More than 20' (6 m) of tubing between humidifier and dispersion XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
CAUTION Connector kit location Install the connector for increasing from 1” to 1½” (DN25 to DN40) hose or tube immediately above the XT Series humidifier as shown above. Failure to install the connector kit immediately above the humidifier will cause system pressure fluctuations and increase cylinder pressure, steam velocity, and condensate noise.
Provided in connector kit Part No. 162715-005 (Optional Europe) 1½" (DN40) steam hose, Provided in optional connector kit Part No. 191070-002 12" (305 mm) long *** Provided in optional connector kit Part No. 162825-202F Spring-band hose clamp humidifier OM-7679 XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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The diameter and pitch of the tube connector must match the inlet diameter and pitch of the dispersion unit. • Always run separate steam hose/tubing from each cylinder to the connection of the dispersion device . Only connect a maximum of two cylinders to any single dispersion unit . XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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Notes: • Values in this table are based on XT Series humidifiers, and condensate flowing in direction of steam (steam hose or tubing pitched toward dispersion device). Use DriSteem steam hose for best results. Field-supplied hose may have shorter life and may cause foaming in cylinder, resulting in condensate discharge at dispersion assembly.
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2"/ft (15%) toward the dispersion device. Steam hose must be supported for its full length • Use DriSteem steam hose. Other manufacturers of steam hose may use to prevent sagging or low spots. unacceptable release agents or material mixes that can affect humidifier system performance adversely.
• Ground metal steam tubing. See “Grounding steam tubing” at right. • 90° elbows are not recommended. DriSteem recommends 90° long sweeps. Two 45° elbows, 1' (0.3 m) apart may also be used. Grounding steam tubing •...
Refer to governing codes for drain pipe size and maximum discharge water temperature. • Support steam hose for its full length so there are no sags or low spots. • Dashed lines indicate provided by installer. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
• Condensate can flow back to the cylinder against 20 lbs/hr (9.1 kg/h) immediately above the humidifier will steam flow. Pitch the steam supply line back toward the humidifier (see cause system pressure fluctuations Figure 40-1). and increase cylinder pressure, steam velocity, and condensate noise. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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4.5" (115 mm) minimum steam loss 90° long sweep or Pitch two 45° elbows Pitch Face height 2" (51 mm) 5" (127 mm) 1.5" (38 mm) diameter dispersion tube Open drain OM-8138 XTP Series humidifier XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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• 2"/ft (15%) when using steam hose Dispersion tube Condensate drain • 1/8"/ft (1%) when using tubing Note: Dashed lines indicate provided by installer. OM-351-1 Dimension A: 3.25" (82.5 mm) for 1½" tubes XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
• Unpack shipment and verify receipt of all Rapid-sorb components ® Dispersion assembly and steam hose or with packing list. Report any shortages to DriSteem immediately. The tubing can contain steam, and surfaces components typically include the following: can be hot. Discharged steam is not •...
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See DriCalc for vertical airflow capacities. If face height is pages for pitch requirements. <22" (559 mm), tube quantity per panel may need to increase to compensate for reduced capacity of short tubes. Consult DriSteem or see DriCalc sizing and selection software for the correct calculation. Table 43-2:...
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Dispersion assembly and steam hose or tubing can contain steam, and surfaces can be hot. Discharged steam is not visible. Contact with hot surfaces or air into which steam has been discharged can cause severe personal injury. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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The installer should not attempt to drain condensate back to the cylinder. When a vertical riser is required in the steam tubing, a drip tee is required in order to eliminate a condensate collection point that will restrict steam flow. FIGURE 45-1: DUAL-CYLINDER XT SERIES HUMIDIFIER CONNECTED TO RAPID-SORB OR ULTRA-SORB WITH RISER DRIPS IN STEAM SUPPLY LINES...
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• O-rings are lubricated at factory. If additional lubrication is necessary, 3. Continue with Step 4 at right. DO NOT use petroleum-based lubricant. 5. Allow the dispersion tubes to rest against the bottom of the duct. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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8. Verify that all fasteners are secure: • L-bracket to duct • Dispersion tubes to L-bracket • Hose clamps on 2" (DN50) tubes • Header support bracket fastener 9. Secure and seal the header escutcheon plate around the header. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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• Locate air gap only in spaces with adequate temperature and air movement to absorb flash steam, or condensing on nearby surfaces may occur. All drain lines must be installed and sized according to governing codes. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
To avoid steam impingement on surrounding areas, observe the minimum non-wetting distances in the table. XT steam blowers are field wired to the XT Series humidifier blower terminals. A wiring diagram is included with the XT steam blower.
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— — — 042 through 096 * XT steam blowers are sold as kits to match the associated XT Series humidifier. The number of XT steam blowers per kit are shown in this table. Table 50-3: XT steam blower specifications...
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Mounted on top of humidifier Mounted remotely from humidifier One XT Series humidifier with two XT steam blowers Condensate returned to Condensate steam cylinder fill hose returned to open drain OM-7670 OM-7698 OM-7699 XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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The steam blower has a base plate for remote-mounted steam blower applications. The base plate isolates the hot steam box from contact. After the electrical connections are made, assemble the base plate onto the bottom of the steam blower with the screws provided. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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The condensate hose must be installed and sized according to governing codes. Open floor drain. Refer ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS to governing See instructions for piping from XT Series humidifier to XT steam blower on codes for drain pipe size and pages 15 and 16. maximum temperature requirements.
Since water conductivity and water level both correlate to steam output, DriSteem’s algorithm monitors conductivity and manages drain and fill cycles to optimize humidifier performance and provide proper steam output.
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Principle of operation FIGURE 55-1: XT SERIES HUMIDIFIER PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION SAFETY FUNCTIONS XT Series humidifiers are protected against running dry — current does not flow if the electrodes in the steam cylinder are not submerged in water. If the current rating exceeds 120% of nominal current, the drain valve opens automatically.
With sufficient water in steam cylinder, airflow switch closed, high limit humidistat closed, door safety interlock switch closed, and a call for humidity, verify that heat outputs are activated. If you experience difficulties, see “Troubleshooting” on Page 63. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
• Keypad/display and Web interface setup and menu information • Control input signals and functions • Safety features • Alarm screens and fault messages This manual ships with Model XTP humidifiers and is available at our website: www.dristeem.com XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
Messages Log during and shortly after start-up, the switches in OFF position. message can be cleared and will stop repeating after a Note: Two-cylinder XT Series humidifiers have two power few drain and fill cycles. supply connections. 4. Close field-installed manual water supply shut-off valve.
3. Carefully pull the electrode plugs straight up off the cylinder to ensure no damage to the plug boot occurs. CAUTION 4. Inspect cylinder plugs. Obtain replacement plugs from DriSteem if If cylinder plugs become loose, deterioration, corrosion or loose fit occur.
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Refer to the wiring diagram shipped with the humidifier if necessary. If returning humidifier to operation, see the start-up procedure on page 57. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
FIGURE 61-2: DRAIN VALVE BODY Drain valve body (G) Plunger (F) Spring (E) Drain valve coil (C) Actuator (D) Nut (B) Torque to 18 in-lb (2.0 N·m) Cap (A) Wires to Molex plug OM-7631 XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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7. Clean end of hose, and reconnect it to drain valve body with hose clamp. Plug Molex plug into its mating wire harness plug. 8. See “Start-up procedure” on Page 57 if returning humidifier to operation. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
3. If Table 64-1 and the Test mode procedure do not help you solve the issue, call DriSteem (see inset at right) with the following information available: • Humidifier model number and serial number (see nameplate on side of the humidifier and steam blower) •...
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Check valve function using Test mode. Debris in drain valve blocking Remove cylinder and clean debris from drain valve. Humidifier will outlet port not drain. Malfunctioning drain valve Check valve function using Test mode. Continued XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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• Issue description • Example: water leaking, low humidity, high humidity, etc. _______________________________ • System changes _______________________________ • Example: Pressure, new service, new controller, relocation, change in maintenance, etc. _______________________________ Issue description _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
Replacement parts FIGURE 66-1: MODELS XTP 002 THROUGH 048 REPLACEMENT PARTS OM-7702 Subpanel Euro subpanel SDU option OM-7703 OM-8002 XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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Switch interlock with override 530010-102 Fuse 40A 480V AG (XTP 042, 480 volt only) 406720-040 Fuse 50A 480V AG (XTP 048, 480 volt only) 406720-050 See cylinder Part No. on your XT Series humidifier. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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Replacement parts FIGURE 68-1: MODELS XTP 050 THROUGH 096 REPLACEMENT PARTS OM-7704 Subpanel Euro Subpanel OM-7705 OM-8003 XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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Switch interlock with override 530010-102 Fuse 40A 480V AG (XTP 083, 480 volt only) 406720-040 Fuse 50A 480V AG (XTP 096, 480 volt only) 406720-050 See cylinder Part No. on your XT Series humidifier. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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Replacement parts FIGURE 70-1: MODELS XTP 002 THROUGH 048 WITH OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE OM-8159 Subpanel Euro Subpanel OM--8156 OM-8157 XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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Replacement parts FIGURE 71-1: MODELS XTP 002 THROUGH 048 WITH OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE OM--8158 XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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530010-102 FUSE 40A 480V AG 406720-040 FUSE 50A 480V AG 406720-050 FAN ASSY O.E. CABINET 120V 185110-003 FAN ASSY EURO O.E. CABINET 230V 185110-004 See cylinder Part No. on your XT Series humidifier. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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TUBE, 1.00" DIA X 2.00" (304SST) 122415-002 SINGLE STEAM OUTLET 1.5" X 6" XT O.E. 162831-003 SINGLE STEAM OUTLET 1.5" X 12" XT O.E. 162831-013 See cylinder Part No. on your XT Series humidifier. XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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FIGURE 74-1: SDU-006E AND SDU-017E STEAM BLOWERS OM-7700 Table 74-1: SDU-006E and SDU-017E steam blowers Item Description Part No . Fan, SDU-006E, 120V 407109-002 Fan, SDU-017E, 230V 306377 Fan, SDU-006E, 230V 407109-102 Fan, SDU-017E, 120V 306376 XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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Kit, tube Y connector; Model XTP 025 (see Figure 32-1) • 1 Y connector, 1.5" x 1.5" x 1.5"(DN40 x DN40 x DN40) • 1 steam hose, 1.5" (DN40), 12" (305 mm) long 191070-102 • 2 hose clamps XT SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
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