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- Page 1 Read and save these instructions. This manual to be left with the equipment. INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Blower Pack Condair BP II Humidification, Dehumidification and Evaporative Cooling...
- Page 2 Condair Ltd., except to the extent required for installation or maintenance of recipient's equipment. Liability Notice Condair Ltd. 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 authorized by Condair Ltd.
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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 Line Installation 5.4.1 Common Steam and Condensate Line Installation Mistakes Installation Kit... - Page 4 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 Contents 2612768-0 EN 2408...
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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. Introduction...
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Page 7: For Your Safety
"Operating Data" on page 43). Any other type of application, without the express writ- ten consent of Condair, is considered to be NOT conforming to its intended purpose, and may lead to dangerous operation and will void the warranty. In order to operate the equipment in the intended manner all information contained in this manual, in particular the safety instructions, must be observed closely. - Page 8 Shut down the humidifier and allow it to cool down before performing any work on the steam system. 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 units against accidental 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
Product Overview General Description The Condair Blower Pack is used along with an atmospheric steam generating humidifier to distribute steam directly into local areas or into structures that do not have a built-in air distribution system. With the RS series humidifiers, the blower pack can be mounted directly on the humidifier or separately from the humidifier. -
Page 11: Identification Of The Unit
VOLTS: PHASE: 200-240V 50/60 POWER: 108W DATE: Jan. 2015 Made in Canada Figure 2: Condair Blower Pack Specification label Current phase Maximum current Serial number (7-digit) Power consumption Frequency rating Voltage rating Year/month of manufacture Model type 2612768-0 EN 2408... -
Page 12: Options And Accessories
Options and Accessories The air filter assembly (P/N 2579375) is the only available option for the Condair Blower Pack. To order it, please contact your Condair representative. There are no accessories for the Condair Blower Pack. Functional Description The blower pack consists of an electrically-driven fan, an optional air filter assembly, a distributor as- sembly, a steam inlet, a thermostat assembly, a safety relay, fuse and a high/low speed switch. - Page 13 Specification label Security loop cable (wiring provided by others) Power cable (6 ft (2m) provided) Fuse 10 High/low speed switch 11 Steam adaptor 12 Distributor assembly 13 Thermostat assembly Figure 3: Condair Blower Pack Components 2612768-0 EN 2408 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/cov- ers are installed and fastened securely. -
Page 15: Installation Overview
Installation Overview The multi-platform Condair blower pack can be installed remotely with any Condair RS humidifier, or mounted directly onto the Condair RS RS 010-090 humidifiers. Multiple blower packs can also be used Figure 4 remotely with large humidifiers equipped with two steam cylinders. -
Page 16: Site Requirements
(minimum upslope of 10° or minimum downslope of 2°), and have no restrictions in the line. Steam lines must not merge except at the lower pack (and only through a Condair breakout adaptor). A condensate line must also be installed just before the restriction. On long steam line runs, condensate lines must be installed every 15 ft (4.5 m), and at the lowest point in the steam line. -
Page 17: Location And Clearances
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. - Page 18 72 °F (22 °C), 40% RH. The Condair blower pack should not be installed near cold surfaces or where dew point may be reached. Higher humidity or lower room temperature may require increased clearances.
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Page 19: Best Practices For Steam And Condensate Line Installation
Once expanded, a reduction in diameter is not per- mitted 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 representative for details of the reducer. - Page 20 CAUTION! Do not over-tighten the hose clamp. The maximum torque for 1-3/4 in (45 mm) gear clamps is 16 in·lbs (180 N·cm). – To minimize formation of condensation and maximize efficiency, steam lines made of rigid pipes (copper or stainless steel) must be insulated with a minimum of 1 in (25 mm) of pipe insulation over its entire length.
- Page 21 Table 2: Steam Line Recommendations Steam Line Over-sized Steam Line** Steam Losses based on MED-L MED-L Condair Stainless Stainless 1" (25mm) Maximum Copper Maximum Copper Model Steel Tube Steel Tube insulated Length Tube Length Tube copper pipe Diameter Diameter Diameter...
- Page 22 Condensate Lines – Use a 3/8 in (9.5 mm) condensate hose, or 3/8 in (9.5 mm) stainless steel pipe or 1/4 in (6.5 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 6: Permissible Minimums for Steam and Condensate Lines Steam line must run minimum 12 in (300 mm) vertically before continuing to the blower pack. The condensate trap must be minimum 12 in (300 mm) below the condensate outlet on the blower pack. The condensate line must have a constant minimum downslope of 1.2°.
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Page 24: Common Steam And Condensate Line Installation Mistakes
The condensate trap must be installed a minimum of 12 in (300 mm) below the steam line. Steam lines are not permitted to merge except at the blower pack (and only through a Condair adaptor), 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 for all remote installations. The contents of Table 3 the installation kit are shown in below. Note: The content of the installation kit is site-specific, and may vary for your site. -
Page 26: Remote-Mounted Installation For Blower Packs
Remote-Mounted Installation for Blower Packs Before proceeding with installation, Condair recommends that you familiarize yourself with "Best Practices for Steam and Condensate Line Installation" on page 1. Mounting the BlowerPack. Locate the blower pack according to "Location and Clearances" on page and install it on the mounting surface as follows: a. - Page 27 Connect the other end of the steam line to the steam outlet on the humidifier with a short length of bulk steam hose and two hose clamps. If using a Condair steam hose, connect it to the steam outlet with a hose clamp (supplied). Refer to Figure 9 on page 28.
- Page 28 - A - Figure 9: Steam and Condensate Line Connections on Condair blower pack Steam adaptor 1-3/4 in (45 mm) Condensate line 3/8 in (9.5 mm) Hose clamp Condensate hose 3/8 in (9.5 mm), bulk Steam lin, rigid pipe Condensate return (cylinder) port on humidifier...
- Page 29 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 cover/door panels are installed and fastened securely.
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Page 30: Risk Of Electric Shock
DO NOT plug the power cable into a wall outlet at this point. Refer to Figure Note: For a Condair RS humidifier, the blower pack power cable can be plugged either into a wall outlet or into the humidifier's power supply (using an optional power kit available from your Step e on page Condair representative). - Page 31 Security loop cable (wiring supplied by others) Power cable (provided)* * if a longer power cable is required, please contact your local Condair representative for wire specifications and sizes. d. Remove the door panel on the humidifier control cabinet. e. Run the security loop cable (and power cable - EL units only) along the cable chase and connect Figure 11.
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Page 32: Post-Installation Checklist
Post-Installation Checklist Check the following to ensure that the Condair blower pack has been installed correctly: Mounting "Location and Clearances" on page … Unit installed according to … Mounting surface stable? … Unit aligned properly – vertically and horizontally? … Unit fastened securely? -
Page 33: Commissioning
First-time Commissioning The unit must always be commissioned for the first time by a service technican from your Condair rep- resentative, 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 34: Operation
Operation Controls There are no separate user controls on the Condair Blower Pack, except for the speed switch. The blower Figure pack is interlocked with the humidifier, which controls its operation. Refer to Note: The speed switch is set to the specific humidification requirements of the room/facility during installation, and should not be altered. -
Page 35: 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 36: Maintenance List
Maintenance List Table 5. For the components refer- Perform the following maintenance tasks at the intervals specified in Figure 13 on page enced in the table refer to Table 5: 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 37: 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 38: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Figure 13: Condair Blower Pack Replacement Parts Replacement Parts 2612768-0 EN 2408... - Page 39 Table 6: Condair Blower Pack Replacement Parts List Item Part Number Description Quantity 2579375 Filter assembly (includes filter element) 2579670 Filter element only 2579532 Cover assembly 2579531 Fan assembly, 115V 2579528 Safety relay assembly, 115V 2579529 Capacitor assembly, 8µF 2579530 Capacitor assembly, 20µF...
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Page 40: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram µ 20 F Thermodisc (NO) White Green Black Fuse 4A Slow blow µ Safety relay coil Brown INTERNAL EXTERNAL Power supply Security loop connecctor Figure 14: Condair Blower Pack Internal Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram 2612768-0 EN 2408... -
Page 41: 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 removing the cover/door panels. -
Page 42: Removing Unit From Service For Disposal
The blower pack and its components must not be disposed off in domestic waste, and should only be disposed off in accordance with local regulations at authorized collection facilities. If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate local authorities or your local Condair representative. -
Page 43: Product Specifications
Product Specifications 13.1 Technical Data Table 7: Technical Data Parameter Value Maximum steam output (per Nortec BP) 100 lb/h (45 kg/h) Power supply 110-120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption 108 W Sound power level 53.8 dB(A)* Ingress protection rating IP21 * Based on low speed setting with filter on, measured from a distance of 3 ft (1 m) from the front of the unit. 13.2 Operating Data Table 8: Operating Data... - Page 44 16.54 (420) 17.75 (451) 12.01 2.26 (305) (57.5) 7.53 6.26 (191.5) (159) 4.86 (123.5) 3.60 (91.5) 14.90 (378.5) Figure 15: Overall Dimensions - Unit With Small Panel Dimensions in inches, and values in brackets in millimeters. Product Specifications 2612768-0 EN 2408...
- Page 45 16.54 (420) 18.19 (462) 12.01 2.26 (305) (57.5) 7.53 6.26 (191.5) (159) 4.86 (123.5) 3.60 (91.5) 14.90 (378.5) Figure 16: Overall Dimensions - Unit With Large Panel Dimensions in inches, and values in brackets in millimeters. 2612768-0 EN 2408 Product Specifications...
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Page 47: Extended Warranty
The warranties set forth herein are in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied by law. No liability whatsoever shall be attached to CONDAIR until said products have been paid for in full and then said liability shall be limited to the original purchase price for the product. - Page 48 Buy authentic Condair parts factory direct. Would you recommend Condair? Take our two question survey. U.S.A. 1021 6th Street Racine, WI 53403 CANADA 2740 Fenton Road Ottawa, Ontario K1T 3T7 TEL: 1.866.667.8321 EMAIL: na.info@condair.com WEBSITE: www.condair.com...
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