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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DRI-STEEM MODEL STS and STS-DI ® ® STEAM-TO-STEAM HUMIDIFIERS Installation Instructions Maintenance Operations Manual For Toll-Free Technical Support, Call 1-800-328-4447 UL LISTED CUL LISTED...
To Water Supply operate on water treated by reverse Water Strainer osmosis or deionization. However, Automatic STS humidifiers are available for use Steam Valve Heat Exchanger with these water types. The standard To Steam humidifier can be converted in the field...
CAPACITIES AND DIMENSIONS Table 4-1: Mechanical dimensions for STS and STS-DI units with stainless steel heat exchanger(s) Table notes: S= Stainless steel SNC= Stainless steel without Teflon coating " " 1 " 1 ‰ " ‰ " ‰ " For use with DI/RO "...
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5/16" dia. mounting bolt holes Table 5-1: Humidifier weights ¾" drain STS and STS-DI (dual heat exchanger) size 800C and 800 SNC Table 5-1 note: *Suspending from overhead Front view construction is not recommended ¼"NPT water due to operating weight of unit.
® 3. Due to the size and weight of the STS 200, 400 and 800 units, the trapeze hanger and wall brackets are not 2. Access (12" to 18" minimum) for periodic removal of the recommended.
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MOUNTING METHODS 6. Mounting STS Unit Away from Duct(s) Using Vapor Hose Vapor hose. (Pitch back min. 2" per foot to humidifier with supports to prevent pockets.) Maximum length 10'. Humidifier must be mounted level. Stainless steel dispersion tube in middle of duct.
100 psi). Softened Water Reduces Water Usage The STS Humidifier works with all water types - potable, The fewer number of make-ups per unit of time and the softened or demineralized make-up water. lesser the amount of water per make-up, the more "on time"...
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PIPING Potable Water Figure 9-1: This piping method is recommended when For water less than 10 grains per gallon hardness the humidifier must be mounted higher than the duct. skimmer system alone, without softening, usually pro- vides a full season or more of humidification without a need for cleaning the evaporator.
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PSI steam inlet pressure should not be STS. Failure to install this trap will cause water hammer, attempted. Check valves down stream of both steam which could damage the STS heat exchanger.
PIPING DIAGRAMS: STEAM, WATER AND DRAIN Figure 11-1: Standard STS ® ¼" NPT Fill- Make-Up Valve Needle Valve Water Supply Shut Off Valve (not provided) To Water Supply Water Strainer Automatic Steam Valve Heat Exchanger OM-471 To Steam Supply Skimmer Tube...
All wiring must be in accordance with all govern- ® ing codes and the STS wiring diagram. A wiring diagram Caution: Only qualified electrical personnel should is inside the control cabinet. The wiring between the perform installation and start-up procedures.
STEAM DISPERSION INSTALLATION STS Dispersion Tube Installation with Condensate Drain Vapor Hose Figure 13-1: Single Tube • Vapor hose should be supported Insertion Length 2.5" 3.25" to prevent sags or low spots and to maintain a minimum pitch of 2"...
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The distance steam will travel within a given airstream is predictable and can be determined using the STS catalog. If this has already been done, the travel distance should be specified; if not, consult the STS catalog or contact you...
1. Unpack Shipment and verify receipt of all governing codes. RAPID-SORB components with packing list. Report any shortages at once to the DRI-STEEM factory. 8. Attach the header swivel hose connector to main header using the hose cuff and clamps provided, do not 2.
® RAPID-SORB ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Vertical Duct Installation Install the RAPID-SORB ® with dispersion tubes and header pitched to condensate drain as shown in figures 16-1,16-2, and 16-3. Figure 16-1: Plan View Figure 16-2: Elevation View Tube without Drain Airflow Recommended 2"...
100 micromhos/cm (2 grains/gal) minimum to function and may not operate in water treated by the reverse osmosis or deionizing process. Specially designed STS Model DI humidifiers are available for use with these water types.
2. Cleaning Probes Remove cap assembly and unscrew the probe holder from the STS unit. The scale will easily flake off from the sensing probes. The sensing portion (bottom 3/8") of the probe should be brushed clean with stainless steel wool.
Verify that all wiring connections have been made in (deionized water) accordance with the STS ® wiring diagram. The STS-DI humidifier does not require regular mainte- nance. A periodic visual inspection is recommended to Control System identify gasket or piping leaks. Control circuit and ®...
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action Humidifier Will Not Heat No control transformer output. Verify control voltage. Set humidistat to Humidistat is not calling. "call". Inspect for faulty humidistat. Saftey controls open (high limit, Check safety controls. air proving, etc...) Faulty control board.
DRI-STEEM has notice of the possibility of such damages. By purchasing DRI-STEEM’s products, the purchaser agrees to the terms and conditions of this limited warranty.
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