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GeneralAire Elite Stream User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Elite Steam Residential Steam Humidifiers User manual Revision 3.4...
  • Page 2 Warning If present, remove the following items: LATCH THE CYLINDER CLAMP REMOVE BEFORE INSTALLING REMOVE BEFORE INSTALLING REMOVE BEFORE INSTALLING REMOVE BEFORE INSTALLING REMOVE BEFORE INSTALLING...

  • Page 3: Important Warnings

    IMPORTANT WARNINGS We wish to save you time and money! We can assure you that the thorough reading of this manual will guarantee correct installation and safe use of the product described. BEFORE INSTALLING OR HANDLING THE HUMIDIFIER PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY STANDARDS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE LABELS ATTACHED TO THE Elite Steam.
  • Page 4 Elite Steam +030222075 Rev. 3.4 – Sept. 2011...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. How The Elite Steam Works 1.1 Basic Operation 1.2 Cylinder Life 1.3 Calculating Humidity Load 2. Models 3. INSTALLATION 3.1 Positioning 3.2 Mounting 3.3 Plumbing 3.4 Steam distribution 3.5 Power wiring 3.6 Control wiring 3.7 Wiring Connections 4. START-UP 4.1 Startup Checklist 4.2 The Elite Steam Controller 4.3 Starting Elite Steam...

  • Page 6: How The Elite Steam Works

    1. HOW THE ELITE STEAM WORKS Basic Operation Elite Steam is an electrode humidifier. It produces steam for humidification by passing electric current through the water between metal electrodes in the plastic steam generator cylinder. There are no heating elements. Steam output is directly proportional to the conductivity of the water, and the amount of electrode immersed in the water.

  • Page 7: Cylinder Life

    Cylinder Life 1.2.1 Basics of the Steam Cylinder The Steam Cylinder is the engine of the humidifier. As the humidifier operates water is evaporated and minerals are left behind. Much of these minerals are removed through the cylinder drain. Some are deposited on the walls of the cylinder and the cylinder electrodes.

  • Page 8: Models

    2. MODELS There are two basic models available in two voltages. Duct models require selection of an additional kit. Duct Steam Injection Room Steam Discharge Fig. 2.a Fig. 2.b MODEL LIST PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PARTS INCLUDED RS 15P Room steam dicharge, 15 gallons Complete Humidifier.

  • Page 9: Installation

    3. INSTALLATION Duct Steam Injection 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 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 Elite Steam +030222075 Rev. 3.4 – Sept. 2011...

  • Page 11: Plumbing

    Plumbing 3.3.1 Water Characteristic Requirements The humidifier must be supplied with water with the following characteristics: • pressure between 20psi and 110psi or 0.1 and 0.8 MPa (1 and 8 bar) • temperature between 33°F and 104°F or 1°C and 40°C •...

  • Page 12: Steam Distribution

    3.3.3 Water Drain The Elite Steam also requires a connection to a drain. The drain line may be routed out the back or bottom of the unit using the included angle fitting. The drain line can be 1-1/4” PVC, CPVC or polypropylene. The drain line is not glued or otherwise attached to the humidifier so it must be supported by itself.
  • Page 13 3.4.2 Duct Distribution (Additional kit required) If a duct steam distribution nozzle is to be used, select an accessible location on the duct, allowing at least 36” of straight duct (no elbows or obstructions) after the point where the nozzle will be installed and the clearances can be maintained as per the following drawings.
  • Page 14 1,5 m (5 FT max.) IF NO T RAP 1,5 m (5 FT max.) WITH T RAP IF NO S LOPE DRAINS TYPICAL INSTAL LATION 3 m ( 10 FT max.) WHEN UNIT IS AB OVE 1,5 m (5 FT max.) THE DISTRIB UTOR PIP E GENTLE BEND OBSTRUCTION...

  • Page 15: 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. An external fused disconnect must be installed.
  • Page 16 3.6.1 Connect the GFX3 Humidistat for On/Off Operation: Remove the humidistat from the base, squeeze the louvered base at the top and bottom. To remove the humidistat from the wall, lift up on the humidistat and pivot top away from wall. Before wall mounting, please remove the black foam gasket.

  • Page 17: Wiring Connections

    Wiring Connections: Terminals Functions Electrical specifications L1-L2 -GROUND Power supply and Ground connections Power supply 110 VAC 1-phase 50-60Hz 1.86kW or 230VAC 1-phase 50-60Hz 4.05kW Programming port Connecting to Programming port or supervisor AB-AB Remote enabling input Imposes an external NO contact ; Rmax=300 Ohm; Vmax=33 Vdc;...

  • Page 18: Start-Up

    4. START-UP IMPORTANT WARNINGS: Before starting, check that the humidifier is in perfect condition, that there are no water leaks and that the electrical parts are dry; Do not connect power if the humidifier is damaged or even partially wet! When installation is completed, flush the supply pipe for around 10 minutes by piping water directly into the drain, without sending it into the humidifier;...

  • Page 19: Operating Elite Steam

    0 = On-Off humidistat such as the GeneralAire “M” or “GFX” series humidistat. 1 = external 0...10 Vdc modulating signal such as the GeneralAire ADCD series humidistat Press “drain” (mininimum 1 second) when done to confirm the new value of P1 and exit to the normal operating mode.

  • Page 20: Using The E2 Humidistat

    Using the GFX3 Humidistat Press to select OFF, MANUAL or AUTO mode (if outdoor sensor is connected). Suggested Outdoor OFF mode: The humidifier is turned off. Setting Temperatures -20˚F -29˚C MANUAL mode: The GFX3 will work to maintain the single humidity selected. You can set -10˚F -23˚C your desired humidity level by pressing...

  • 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 2. On/off switch of the humidifier in position 0 and the presence of power (open) 2.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    7. MAINTENANCE 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

    Replacement Parts Item Part No. Description See the table below Steam generator cylinder 7800 25-1 CONTROL MODULE 5.4 kg/h 230V WITH DRAIN PUMP 7801 15-5 CONTROL MODULE 2.5 kg/h 110V WITHN DRAIN PUMP 7551 35-18 ON/OFF SWITCH FOR CH SERIES 7534 15-2 ROOM BLOWER ASSEMBLY 110/1 FOR CH SERIES 7535...

  • 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 12 lbs/hr (5.4 kg/h): 230 VAC 1-phase 50-60 Hz, 4.05 kW Steam pressure 3.81 in WC / 950 Pa For duct only Dimensions (mm ) 24”...

  • Page 25: Limited Warranty

    9. LIMITED WARRANTY DS and RS Residential Humidifiers, if properly registered by the return of the page 25 warranty registration to General Filters, Inc., are warranted to the consumer against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of installation, so long as the product has been installed and operated in accordance with all appropriate manuals and wiring diagrams in a residential structure.
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  • Page 28 Agency: GENERAL FILTERS, INC 43800 GRAND RIVER AVENUE NOVI, MI. 48375 www.generalfilters.com CANADIAN GENERAL FILTERS, INC 400 MIDWEST ROAD TORONTO, ON M1P3A9 www.cgfproducts.com Elite Steam +030222075 REV 3.2 – 22 March 2010...

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