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GeneralAire Elite Steam User Manual

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  • Page 1 Elite Steam Residential Steam Humidifiers User manual...
  • Page 3 The quality of the water used affects the operation of this unit, so the Elite Steam may be supplied with untreated water, as long as this is drinkable and not softened or demineralized.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS How The Elite Steam Works ........................7 Models............................8 Installation ............................9 Positioning ........................... 9 Mounting ............................10 Plumbing ............................11 Steam distribution .........................12 Power wiring..........................14 Control wiring ..........................15 Wiring Connections: ........................16 Start-Up ............................17 Startup Checklist...........................17 The Elite Steam Controller .......................17 Starting Elite Steam ........................18...

  • Page 7: How The Elite Steam Works

    A strainer (12) in the cylinder helps to prevent mineral debris from jamming the drain valve (13). In case Elite Steam remains powered but idle, i.e. without producing steam, for more than 72 hours (3 days), the cylinder will be emptied to not have stagnant water inside.

  • Page 8: Models

    Duct Injection Direct Room Discharge Fig. 2.a Fig. 2.b Elite Steam comes in two capacities and voltages: DS35 Duct Steam Injection, 35 gallons per day, (12 Lbs per hour), 220-240V. RS35 Room Steam Discharge, 35 gallons per day, (12 Lbs per hour), 220-240V.

  • Page 9: Installation

    3.1 Positioning The Elite Steam has been designed for wall mounting and, since it is an atmospheric steam humidifier, should be placed close to the point where the steam will be used, to minimize the steam hose length (and the amount of condensate). Certain clearances must be maintained around the unit for safety and maintenance.

  • Page 10: Mounting

    Be careful not to over-tighten the screws. Fig. 3.d Fig. 3.e 3.2.2 Fastening to the wall Drill the wall according to the drilling template supplied; then secure Elite Steam firmly to the wall by the screws and anchors supplied. Fig. 3.f...

  • Page 11: Plumbing

    3.3.2 Water drain The Elite Steam also requires connection to a drain. The drain line may be routed out the back of the unit or the bottom of the unit using the included angle fitting. The drain water characteristics are: Drain rate per hour: 0.7 gph / 2.6 L/h...

  • Page 12: Steam Distribution

    3.4 Steam distribution 3.4.1 Duct steam injection The maximum allowed duct static pressure is 2 in WC. The Elite Steam duct injection models include a plastic duct injection nozzle: 1.24” (31.5 mm) 1.96” (50 mm) 2.20” (56 mm) 2.26” (57.5 mm) 3.93”...
  • Page 13 3.4.3 Steam Hoses NINETY PERCENT (90%) OF ALL OPERATION PROBLEMS ARE CREATED BY IMPROPER STEAM PIPING FROM THE HUMIDIFIER UNIT TO THE DUCT DISTRIBUTOR PIPES. To avoid these problems, remember one simple fact when running the steam hose: steam naturally flows up hill, and condensate naturally flows down hill.

  • Page 14: Power Wiring

    3.5 Power wiring Check that the power supply voltage to be connected matches the value indicated on the rating plate inside the electrical panel. Insert the power and ground connection cables into the electrical panel compartment using the strain reliefs supplied, and connect to the terminals.

  • Page 15: Control Wiring

    REMARK: Select the proper type of control signal by the keyboard before connecting the control wiring. Proceed as follows: Switch Elite Steam off. Keep pressed both buttons, “reset/sel” and “drain”, and switch Elite Steam back on until the display shows 00 and the spanner blinks; then release the 2 buttons.

  • Page 16: Wiring Connections

    3.6.3 Modulating Operation: Connect an external 0-10 Vdc modulating input between terminals IN-GND. Connect any Safety Switches (high-limit, air flow switch, remote on/off) in series to terminals AB-AB. If no safety switches are used, then a jumper must be installed between AB-AB.

  • Page 17: Start-Up

    Condensate hoses are run correctly with no sags or kinks and sloped properly according to the manual. 4.2 The Elite Steam Controller The Elite Steam controller features a comprehensive information display that shows the operation of the system at a glance: Display is % of nominal capacity...

  • Page 18: Starting Elite Steam

    Insure that the external power is turned on. • Push the top part of the On/Off button so that the I part is in. The yellow Power LED will be lit. The Elite Steam is now ready to operate. •...

  • Page 19: Using The E2 Humidistat

    1. Press “drain” (min. 1 second) to confirm: the hour counter will be reset at once and Elite Steam will go back to the normal operating mode. 5.5 Using the E2 Humidistat Press to select OFF, MANUAL or AUTO mode (if outdoor sensor is connected).

  • Page 20: Alarms

    Press “reset/sel” key for 1 seconds to reset Check drain valve and drain connection (current does not decrease within timeout) Cylinder exhausted The warning is automatically reset if Elite Steam can produce the Change cylinder (urgent) (critical performance detected) demand, otherwise turn off and then on.

  • Page 21: Trouble-Shooting

    6. Trouble-Shooting problem causes solutions The humidifier does not turn on 1. no electrical power 1. check the safety devices upstream from the humidifier and the 2. on/off switch of the humidifier in position 0 (open) presence of power 3. control connectors improperly connected 2.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    7. Maintenance 7.1 Periodic checks • After one hour of operation: Check that there are no significant water leaks. • Every fifteen days or no more than 300 operating hours: Check operation, that there are no significant water leaks and the general condition of the cylinder.

  • Page 23: Replacement Parts

    7.3 Replacement Parts Item Part No. Description See the table below Steam generator cylinder 7532 15-1 Control module 110 VAC 1-phase 7533 35-1 Control module 230 VAC 1-phase 7549 35-17 Internal cables kit 7551 35-18 On/off switch 7534 15-2 Room blower assembly 110 VAC 1-phase 7535 35-2 Room blower assembly 230 VAC 1-phase 7544...

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    8. Technical Specifications Steam flows, VAC, kW 5.5 lbs/hr (2.5 kg/h): 110 VAC 1-phase 50-60 Hz, 1.86 kW Notes 7 lbs/hr (3.2 kg/h): 230 VAC 1-phase 50-60 Hz, 2.36 kW 12 lbs/hr (5.4 kg/h): 230 VAC 1-phase 50-60 Hz, 4.05 kW Steam pressure 39.37 in WC / 980 Pa For duct only...
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  • Page 28 Agency: General Filters, Inc.. 43800 Grand River Novi, MI 43875 USA Tel. 248-476-5100 Fax 248-349-2366 http://www.GeneralAire.com - e-mail: Sales@GeneralFilters.com +03U221903, Rev. 0.0...

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