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Important: Read and save these instructions. This guide to be left with equipment. Series Installation and Operation Manual Includes installation, operation maintenance and troubleshooting information for your NHTC / NHPC Electric Steam humidifier 2522381-H | 09 JUN 2010...
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WALTER MEIER LTD., except to the extent required for installation or maintenance of recipient’s equipment. All references to the NORTEC name should be taken as referring to WALTER MEIER LTD. Liability Notice NORTEC does not accept any liability for installations of humidity equipment installed by unqualified personnel or the use of parts/components/equipment that are not authorized or approved by NORTEC.
Do not mount on vibrating surface Do not mount on floor The NHTC produces steam at atmospheric pressure no devices which could block steam output should be connected to the steam outlet. Steam lines must be installed so that no restriction can produce backpressure in the humidifier.
Receiving and Unpacking 1 Check packing slip to ensure ALL material has been delivered. 2 All material shortages are to be reported to NORTEC within 48 hours from receipt of goods. NORTEC assumes no responsibility for any material shortages beyond this period.
Description of Components Table 1: Humidifier Components Component Function of Component Auxiliary Drain Drains water from cylinder by activating drain valve without software. Condensate Return Provides a connection to return condensate to humidifier. Contactor Turns On/Off power to cylinder electrodes based on a signal from the humidifier’s controller.
NHTC/PC Models shows the configuration and relative size of the three different cabinets. Both the NHTC and NHPC models up to 100 lb/hr (45 kg/hr) are also available with a built on blower pack. Table 2 provides specifications for the NHTC/PC product line.
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Outdoor Model The outdoor model of the NHTC provides a weatherproof enclosure that allows the NHTC to be installed on rooftops in moderately cool climates. Refer to the installation addendum that is provided with the outdoor model to insure proper installation.
On/Off Control Wiring Modulating Control Wiring Transducer Control Wiring 26 Optional Outdoor Temperature Reset 27 Remote Fault Option Wiring 28 Multi Mode Wiring (NHTC Only) 29 Options and Accessories Built On or Remote Blower Pack Fill Cup Extension Drain Water Cooling...
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5- Limit Signal 6- 5 VDC Controls 7- Ground Pg 20 8- Blower Pack 9- Blower Pack Plumbing Dedicated Pg 13 Circuit NHTC/PC Breaker or EXTERNAL Disconnect ½ in NPT Air Gap Cold potable water 350-670 microsiemens 30-80 psig Electrical Pg 19...
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When possible, mount the NHTC humidifier at a height convenient for servicing. Note: Do not mount on hot surfaces, where freezing can occur, vibrating surface, or floor.
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2 Use #12 x 3 in. (7.5 cm) screws mounted into 2x4 studs or better. 2 screws are needed for a single unit (NHTC 010 to 100). 3 screws are needed for a double unit (NHTC 150 to 200). 3 Keyholes are spaced 16 in. (40.6 cm) apart center to center for large units and 10.7 in.
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Increase size if combining multiple drains as in double unit. *Pipe and water shut-off valve not supplied by NORTEC. Figure 7: Water Supply and Drain Connection Note: Drain Water is very hot, do not drain to public sink ...
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Part Number 1328810 (7/8”) NORTEC Hose 31-100 (14-45)** <10 <3 Part Number 1328820 (1 3/4”) Note: * These diameters require a reducer at humidifier and steam distributor connection ** Use one steam lines per cylinder for NHTC/PC 150-200 humidifiers. Installation | 14...
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1 This table gives the maximum recommended steam run by unit size. 2 The use of steam line other then copper, stainless steel tube or NORTEC supplied steam line will void the warranty and may adversely effect the operation of the humidifier 3 The NH-150 and NH-200 are dual units.
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Calculated absorption distance to any obstruction or 8-10 ft (2.4 - 3 m) if unknown 2 x duct height min. 2/3 Duct height 12 in. (30 cm) min. Mount distributor to side of duct Figure 10: Distributor Location in Duct Note: Refer to distributor or SAMe installation manuals for detailed installation instructions.
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12 in.(30 cm) min. Radius (Typical) 1 ft (30 cm) 2 in. (5 cm) min. Condensate line ‘P’ Trap 1 ft (30 cm) min. before any bend Figure 12: Steam Distributor Above Humidifier (Hose) Hose will soften Min 12 in. over time (30 cm) proper support...
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Min 12 in . (30 cm) radius Support Brackets Hose will soften over time proper support Is necessary 1ft (30 cm) min. before any bend Obstruction 2 in. (5 cm) 1 ft (30 cm) min. min. 1 ft (30 cm) Use full size condensate tee at low point.
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Electrical Caution: Wiring to be performed by a licensed Electrician. Three Phase NHTC/PC Three Phase Supply Ground Ground Neutral Dedicated Circuit Breaker Fused Disconect Single Phase NHTC/PC Single Phase Supply Ground Ground Note: Optional internal fuses are not a substitute for external fuses.
The NHTC humidifier can be operated with two modulating inputs. The NHPC has one modulating input which can be used for a duct high limit or humidity control. Both the NHTC and NHPC can be operated as On/Off. See Control Setting on page 52 for configuration.
On/Off Control Wiring Figure 18: On/Off Controls Figure 19: Digital On/Off Humidistat 21 | Installation...
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2520273 - Digital On/Off Duct Humidistat Package Wire remote sensor to digital display as shown below, wire digital display to humidifier as shown above. Air Proving Duct High Digital On/Off Switch Limit Humidistat Duct Sensor Figure 20: Duct Sensor Wiring Installation | 22...
Ground - 1 1- 24 VAC 2 - On/Off Loop 3 - Ground 4 - Control Signal 5 - Limit Signal (NHTC only) 6 - 5 VDC 7 - Ground 8 - Blower Pack Connect 24 VAC, terminal 9 - Blower Pack 1 of NHTC/PC to terminal 2 of controllers.
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2520261 - Digital Wall W/O Sensor Air Proving Duct High 1509858 - Wall Sensor Switch Limit 2520261 - Digital 1509858 - Wall Wall W/O Sensor Sensor Wire wall sensor to digital display as shown below, wire digital display to humidifier as shown for 1510142 - Digital Wall Humidistat.
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Transducer Control Wiring (NHTC Only) Air Proving Duct High Limit Humidity Control Switch 1509857 - 2-10V Duct 1509858 - 2-10V Wall Humidity Transducer Humidity Transducer Note: 1 Install On/Off controls or jumper between terminal 1 and 2 of humidifier Terminal 1 is 24 VAC Hot, turn unit off to avoid shorting while wiring.
2 - On/Off Loop of the outdoor air temperature. 3 - Ground 4 - Control Signal 5 - Limit Signal (NHTC only) Connect 24 VAC, terminal 1 of NHTC/PC to terminal 6 - 5 VDC 7 - Ground 2 of controllers.
Remote Fault Option Wiring The NHTC (not NHPC) remote fault option includes 4 relays that can provide remote status indication. The relays are mounted to a remote fault board which is located as shown in Figure 28: Remote Fault Wiring. The PCB with the relays includes markings which indicate the function of each terminal on the board.
Multi Mode Wiring (NHTC Only) Connect up to 16 units (equivalent of 1600 lb/hr) using 18-24 AWG multi-strand, twisted pair, shielded cable. Connect humidistats/transducers and On/Off safety loop to master unit only. When connecting double units connect only to driver board A.
“P” Trap Figure 30: Remote Mounted Blower Pack Installation of an NHTC/PC with a built on blower pack is identical to installation of an NHTC/PC without a blower pack. The steam line, condensate return and wiring connections to the blower pack have been done at the factory.
Outdoor Model The outdoor model of the NHTC performs in the same way as the indoor model except as noted in the manual addendum that is supplied with it. Refer to additional installation instructions for the outdoor model in the addendum.
Manual Drain Switch Door Interlock Switch 34 Start Up Procedure 35 Status Screens 36 NORTEC Digital Controls 38 Multi Mode 38 NORTEC LINKS 2 38 NORTEC ONLINE 39 NHTC/PC Pre-Start Up Checklist 40 NHTC/PC Start Up Checklist 31 | Start Up...
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Installation Check Before turning on power to the NHTC, inspect the installation to insure that it was carried out correctly. Refer to Figure 31: Installation Check, to the NHTC/PC Pre-Start Up Checklist on page 39, and to the chapter on Installation that starts on page 9.
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Figure 32: NHTC/PC User Interface Manual Drain Switch In addition to software controlled draining of the cylinder the NHTC/PC has a manual drain switch which can be used to drain the cylinder even if software is not functioning. To drain the cylinder put the switch into the drain position.
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Menu submerged and drawing current. Note: If operated on low conductivity water it may take several hours for the NHTC/PC to reach full output capacity. This is normal. During this time the humidifier will periodically indicate high water level, not perform any drains and will concentrate the cylinder water.
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Status Screens In addition to the main status screen the NHTC/PC includes several status screens which provide additional information about the humidifier. The additional screens can be reached by pressing the buttons corresponding to the left and right arrow key on the LCD display.
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Menu NORTEC Digital Controls NORTEC provides optional On/Off, Modulating Control, or Transducer digital controls. Figure 31 and 32 show the function and meaning of the Digital Control’s display and buttons. All controls are available either wall mounted or with a remote sensor for duct mounting.
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Humidity setpoint is not set at the transducer. The setpoint is set on the NHTC/PC’s display and keypad. Note: It is possible to field calibrate NORTEC Digital controls if the displayed humidity is found to be different than a known trusted source. See Digital Humidistat on page 71 of chapter on Troubleshooting.
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NORTEC ONLINE (NHTC Only) NORTEC ONLINE is an option that can be integrated with the NHTC. It allows a user to log onto the Internet, go to www.norteconline.com and log in to allow them to monitor their unit from any computer with an internet connection.
NHTC/PC Pre-Start Up Checklist Unit Serial #: _________________ Tag: _______________ Unit type: _______ __________ Voltage: ________V/_____ph Steam output: ______lb/hr Cylinder type: Customer/Job: Address: Water Quality: Well water City water Softened water Humidifier Mounting: (Clearances around the unit Acceptable Obstruction) ...
3 Humidifier Components 4 Description of Components 44 How the Humidifier Works Steam Generation Drains Steam Distribution 45 Selecting an RH Setpoint 47 NHTC Humidifier Configuration Navigating the NHTC Software Main Menu (NHTC Password) Service Level User Defined Settings Control Setting Setting Multi Unit Op.
LED Status Lights The keypad and display panel includes 3 LED’s which provide information about the humidifier’s current status. Fault LED On Indicates the controller has detected a fault condition and stopped humidifier. Check display for fault information. Service LED On Indicates that service may be required or that the water level is high.
Humidifier Schematic Steam Line Steam Distributor Condensate Return Fill Cup Control Board Cylinder Overflow Current Sensor High Water Sensor Electrodes Fill Valve Drain Valve External Air Internal Air Air Gap Figure 36: Humidifier Schematic 43 | Operation...
The unit continues to fill until the current matches demand or the high water sensor detects a high water level. The NHTC/PC repeats the fill and boil down cycle repeatedly to match output to demand. Over time minerals in the water will adhere to the cylinder’s electrodes. The humidifier will automatically fill to a higher water level to maintain full capacity during the life of the cylinder.
Duct High Limit – The duct high limit is intended to prevent saturation and wetting in duct work at high load conditions. NORTEC recommends a setting of 85% for the duct high limit. It may be necessary to reduce this setting If the duct work is very cold or in contact with exterior cold surfaces.
NHTC Humidifier Configuration Navigating the NHTC Software The four input buttons below the digital display are used to navigate in the NHTC’s software and to enter values. The function of the four buttons changes depending on what is being displayed on the screen.
User Defined Settings The selections in User Defined Settings allow you to configure most user configurable features available with the NHTC. Press Set while highlighting User Defined Settings in the Main Menu. Multi Mode Use Multi Mode to configure the...
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(User Defined Settings Continued) Double Mode (NHTC 150-200 only) User Defined Settings Double Mode Parallel = cylinders operate in Multi Mode :Standalone Parallel parallel from one set of control Parallel Double Mode : Parallel Double Mode : Parallel Parallel signals. Sequenced = cylinders...
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(User Defined Settings Continued) Ground FI User Defined Settings Ground FI When on the contactor will be Drain Cool : On disengaged whenever the drain Dfactor : 1.0 valve is activated to prevent Foam Mode : Off current leakage to the drain. Rapid Modu : Off ShortCyc...
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(User Defined Settings Continued) Overcurr Adjust only if instructed by NORTEC Representative. (Default = 0.00) Date Sets the date. Highlight month/day/year and use the up arrow button to change the value and the right arrow button to move to the next field. Press Set when correct to save changes.
Control Settings allow you to set the type of external controls the humidifier is connected to. In most cases the NHTC humidifier is factory configured to operate with the external controls that were specified for the site. Press Set while highlighting Control Settings in the Main Menu.
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Setting The Setting submenu is used to set a manual capacity limit. It is also used to adjust setpoint, the proportional band, and the integral time if REG Mode is set to RH (P) or RH (PI) and wired to humidity sensors.
Multi Unit Op. Range The NHTC can be configured to network up to sixteen (16) humidifiers (or equivalent of 1600 lb/hr) using a master slave configuration. To operate the NHTC in multi mode; ·The humidifiers must be connected in parallel (daisy chained) using the linkup terminal (J2) on the NHTC driver board (See Multi Mode Wiring on page 28).
(Multi Unit Op Range Continued) Full Out Set the system demand at which the humidifier should output its full capacity. Zero Out Set the system demand at which the humidifier should shut off. Diagnostic Menu The Diagnostic Menu provides a historical list of errors and service recorded by the humidifier’s software as well as providing the ability to manually activate humidifier components for troubleshooting purposes.
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(Diagnostic Menu Continued) Remote Test Provides a means for testing of remote fault relays to confirm they are operating correctly. Relays can be activated one at a time. Scroll between relays with up/down arrow buttons and press Set once to turn on relay, press again to turn it off.
NHPC Humidifier Configuration Navigating the NHPC The four input buttons below the digital display are used to navigate in the NHPC’s software and to enter values. The function of the four buttons changes depending on what is being displayed on the screen. In all cases 4 icons representing the functions of the buttons are shown at the bottom of the screen.
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Dfactor Increases or decreases the drain time used to control cylinder water conductivity. It should not normally need to be adjusted. A NORTEC representative will provide instructions if it should need o be adjusted. (Default = 1.0) Contrast Increases or decreases the...
Failure to replace the cylinder at the end of cylinder life will cause the unit to lock out. NORTEC is not responsible for any damages resulting from, or attributed to, the failure to replace a spent cylinder (see Manufacturer’s Warranty).
Figure 42: NHTC/PC Cylinder Note: NORTEC recommends keeping several replacement cylinders in stock throughout the humidification season. This will prevent possible downtime when the humidifier reports cylinder end of life. 61 | Maintenance and Servicing...
Removing the Cylinder Warning Disconnect main power at the external disconnect before any servicing. The plumbing and electrical compartments contain high voltage components and wiring. Access should be limited to authorized personnel. Cylinder may be hot, take care when handling. 1 Drain the existing cylinder.
Drain Valve Cleaning Always clean the drain valve before installing a new cylinder. Scale from the spent cylinder may have fallen into the drain valve and could prevent its proper operation. To properly clean the drain valve it must be removed and disassembled. Note: Be sure to reattach the green ground wire to reduce the risk of electrical shock.
Plunger Spring (Note Orientation) Sleeve Solenoid Figure 45: Drain Valve Actuator Assembly Installing the New Cylinder CAUTION: Make sure the new cylinder is the same model as the one that was removed. Model number is on top left corner of cylinder label. 1 Insert cylinder into drain valve.
4 Shut off power to the humidifier with the external disconnect. 5 Close the supply water shut-off valve. Note: As long as the NHTC/PC is powered, it will automatically drain the cylinder when there has not been a call for humidity for an extended period of time. This feature will reduce or prevent the possibility of corrosion of the electrodes and the accumulation of algae and bacteria growing in the cylinder.
NHTC/PC Maintenance Checklist Model #: _________________ Serial #: _________________ Tag: ________ Cylinder #: Cylinder / System Check W19 Cylinder Spent E19 Cylinder Spent (If software displays W19 or E19 then cylinder must be replaced) Yellow LED On with W12- Sensor On Warning.
Wiring diagram for specific for your humidifier is installed on the inside of the humidifier door. A generic copy of the NHTC/PC wiring diagram is also included at the end of this chapter for reference purposes. When contacting your local representative or NORTEC for troubleshooting assistance, please ensure the serial number has been obtained for reference purposes.
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The following section provides general guidelines for troubleshooting the NHTC/PC humidifier and auxiliary components. For detailed troubleshooting information refer to the manuals that were provided with the auxiliary equipment and to Table 8: Troubleshooting NHTC/PC Warnings and Faults later in this chapter.
If operated on low conductivity water it may take several hours for the NHTC/PC to reach full output capacity. This is normal. During this time the humidifier will not perform any drains and the conductivity of the water in the cylinder will increase.
SAM-e Symptom Cause Corrective Action(s) SAM-e spitting out water 1 “P” Trap too close to SAM-e 1 “P” trap must be at least 12 in (30 cm) below header. Relocate if required. 2 Condensate line not sloped 2 Ensure line is sloped sufficiently to sufficiently carry condensate produced.
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NHTC/PC Warnings and Faults The self-diagnostic system built into the NHTC/PC is continually monitoring the operation of the humidifier. Warnings When problem symptoms are detected, the NHTC/PC will attempt to take self-corrective actions to try to correct the problem. A warning is displayed on the screen for information purposes and the humidifier continues to operate.
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Display System Detected Cause Corrective Action(s) Message 4 Incorrect wire type used 4 Use 18-24 AWG multi- Cont strand, twisted pair, shielded cable 1 Software has detected 1 Restart humidifier, if a hardware problem error occurs within 1 with main control board minute replace main control board.
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Over Current exceeded 115% model as the one of max removed. 5b Check water conductivity and check with Nortec representative for alternate cylinder. 6 Condensate from Other 6 Remove any condensate source feeding to lines that are not from humidifier the humidifier’s steam...
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Display System Detected Cause Corrective Action(s) Message 5 Water supply too 5a Contact NORTEC conductive representative for recommendation on alternate cylinder 5b Change the water Current has Excess Current supply exceeded 130% of max 6 Wrong cylinder installed 6 Install correct cylinder...
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3 Check if sensor is outputting corresponding to RH. If not replace the sensor. 4 RH less than 5% 4 RH less than 5% are interpreted as a broken sensor. Contact NORTEC Limit Sensor Representative for Broken No signal from recommendation. RH Limit sensor...
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Display System Detected Cause Corrective Action(s) Message 1 Improper Proportional 1 Adjust proportional and and Integral settings in integral settings to control reduce swings in demand signal. Demand swinging Demand signal 2 Control humidistat 2 Install humidistat so that from low to high instability installed too close to it senses air...
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Display System Detected Cause Corrective Action(s) Message 1 Setpoint higher than 1 If the humidifier is still RH higher than RH High Warning RH alarm setting operating then check and high RH setpoint adjust setpoints. 1 Humidifier not running 1 Check why humidifier is not running and put it RH Lower than into operation.
Warranty Walter Meier Inc. and/or Walter Meier Ltd. (hereinafter collectively referred to as THE COMPANY), warrant for a period of two years after installation or 30 months from manufacturer’s ship date, whichever date is earlier, that THE COMPANY’s manufactured and assembled products, not otherwise expressly warranted (with the exception of the cylinder), are free from defects in material and workmanship.
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U.S.A. Walter Meier (Climate USA) Inc. 826 Proctor Avenue Ogdensburg, NY 13669 CANADA Walter Meier (Climate Canada) Ltd. 2740 Fenton Road Ottawa, Ontario K1T 3T7 TEL: 1.866.NORTEC1 FAX: 613.822.7964 EMAIL: nortec@waltermeier.com WEBSITE: www.humidity.com Certificate No. 002419...
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