Evaporative Cooling Humidifier SKV Series Installation Instructions and User Manual Read and save this manual SKV Evaporative Cooling Humidifier-140508.docx...
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This manual has been written to ensure correct, safe and sustainable operation of the SKV Evaporative cooling humidifier and is intended for use by engineers and technical personnel trained by Neptronic or their official agents. This manual must be read thoroughly before specifying, designing, installing or operating an SKV Evaporative Cooling Humidifier.
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Correct Use Neptronic systems and its products are designed only for humidification use. Any other application is not considered appropriate for the intended purpose. The manufacturer cannot be made liable for any damage resulting from incorrect use.
Main Menu - Installer ............................21 Firmware Update .............................. 22 Alarms ................................23 Servicing and Maintenance ............................24 Preventative Maintenance ............................ 24 Verification List ..............................24 Water Sampling and Testing (Hygiene) ......................24 Disinfection ............................... 25 De-scaling ................................. 26 www.neptronic.com Page | iv...
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Table 9 - Proposed plan of control and disinfection according to results of microbiological testing of water ..25 Table 10 - Evaporative Cooling Humidifier Part Numbers ..................29 Table 12 - Media Panel Numbers ..........................30 Table 13 - Spare Parts Replacement ........................30 www.neptronic.com Page | v...
In order to prevent any possible carry over, an optional droplet separator can be added at any time during the life of the SKV. Neptronic does Cooled &...
Evaporative Module dimensions are calculated and customized to the actual size of the duct dimension using Humidisoft. Please refer to drawing attached and referenced with the Humidisoft project number for dimensions and weights for your SKV. www.neptronic.com Page | 3...
Inspection Upon receipt, and once packaging material has been removed, an inspection must be carried out to ensure that no damage occurred during transit. Any damage should be reported with no delay to your Neptronic representative. Unpacking Upon customer request and following transit maximum size for large dimension SKV Evaporative Cooling Humidifier, evaporation media panels and evaporation module frames are delivered on a separate pallet.
Water supply stainless steel reinforced hose 24" (600mm) along with 1/2’’ NPT (13mm) female hose connection. Water filter assembly, 5 microns PP pre-filter and silver ion dosing anti bacterial cartridges. Installation Instructions and User Manual www.neptronic.com Page | 5...
Pump skid assembly Step 3 (factory assembled) Side frames (x2) Step 1 Step 11 Step 10 Main support beam Water distribution hoses Drain manifold assembly (factory assembled) (1 per drawer) (factory assembled) Illustration 5 - Evaporation Module Assembly www.neptronic.com Page | 7...
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Step 11: Water Distribution Hoses Install the water distribution hoses between the top drawers and the circulation pump manifold or solenoid valve outlets, by pushing each hose into the push-in connectors. www.neptronic.com Page | 8...
Secure the evaporation module to the AHU or duct by screws and bolts (not supplied) of suitable size. Attach the evaporation module in such a way that it will not vibrate or move under air velocity and pressure. www.neptronic.com Page | 9...
For direct feed, water conductivity should not be lower than 150 microS/cm at 68°F (20°C). If it is lower, mix the treated water with tap water to achieve the recommended conductivity. Alternatively, install SKV with recirculation (SKVR) and setup the dilution cycle accordingly. www.neptronic.com Page | 10...
Ø2’’ (51mm) Ø1.5’’ (38mm) of horizontal run. static pressure (35mm for 1m run) For AHU or duct with negative pressure, specific precautions should be taken to isolate the drain line in order to avoid any back flow. www.neptronic.com Page | 11...
Incoming power cable is secured via suitably sized cable gland. Each terminal connection is secured firmly with a cable ferrule. Humidifier cabinet has an uninterrupted or unbroken electrical ground. Do not use the evaporation module’s frame to connect to ground. www.neptronic.com Page | 12...
SKV unit will stop and an Alarm message will be displayed. Interlock switch can be wired between terminals TB4 1&4. If this contact opens, operation of the SKV unit will stop and an Alarm message will be displayed. www.neptronic.com Page | 13...
1A “Settings” of the Controls menu (see page 17). Also refer to step 1E “BACnet” of the Controls menu (see page 17) to setup the communication parameters. Mounting of the Enclosure Illustration 11 - Mounting the Controller Enclosure www.neptronic.com Page | 14...
▲ Duct Humidity 40% RH ▼ Demand 100.0% The SD icon appears if the controller detects a micro SD card. Current time and date are also displayed. Water flow 1000kg/h SD ► 2014-Mar-02 15 :13 :23 www.neptronic.com Page | 15...
Note 2: The Drain Schedule (Menu 2B) and Occupancy Schedule (Menu 2C) on page 18 do not support schedules that cross-over midnight during the same day. For example, Wednesday from 19:00 to 8:00 will stop at midnight. In this case you must configure 2 days as follows: Wed–19:00, Thu–00:00, Thu–08:00. www.neptronic.com Page | 16...
Auto Baud Rate: On (Enable), Off (Disable) Available with BACnet models only Baud Rate: 9600 9.6k, 19.2k, 38.4k, 76.8k Fallback Timeout: 2 min 1 to 15 minutes 1F) Password Controls Menu Off (Disable) On (Enable), Off (Disable) www.neptronic.com Page | 17...
Setup Password: On (Enable), Off (Disable) If enabled, the System Menu password is 372 . Alarm Beep: On (Enable), Off (Disable) Key Press Beep: On (Enable), Off (Disable) Contrast: 0 to 10 Language: English English or Français www.neptronic.com Page | 18...
If External (Ext.AI1, Ext.AI2, Ext.AI3) at step 1A “Room RH Src”. High Limit Sensor: Current value * (mV) If External (Ext.AI1, Ext.AI2, Ext.AI3) at step 1A “High Limit Src”. Demand: Current value * (Opened or Closed) www.neptronic.com Page | 19...
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Press enter to view list of selected module’s last three alarms. @2014-03-02 12:12:15 High Limit Sensor Fault Trend # days: 7 days 7 to 21 days Trend Interval: 5 min 1 to 30 minutes Events Over Last: 3 months 1 to 6 months www.neptronic.com Page | 20...
Firmware Update When performing a firmware upgrade. Always start by updating From Update the Module firmware first. Module To update, change the value from No to Yes. Controller The upgrade process can take a few minutes. www.neptronic.com Page | 22...
Legionellosis. Verify the temperature of Manual * the supply water. Module # water float fault Water level float is stuck. Automatic * (step 3A in Diagnostic menu) † (step 3B or 3C in Diagnostic menu) www.neptronic.com Page | 23...
Clean and disinfect the system regularly. Refer to Legionella and the prevention of legionellosis, by World Health Organization 2007, ISBN 92 4 156297 8 for more detailed advice on control measures. Apply disinfection measures based on the results of visual inspection and microbiological tests. www.neptronic.com Page | 24...
Ensure that the disinfection solution reaches all the ends of lines of the pipe-work. It may also be necessary to disinfect the supply water system pipe-work or water treatment systems. Neptronic recommends routine disinfection of the humidifier in the following situations: ...
If untreated tap water is used, de-scaling of the Evaporative Cooling Humidifier may be required. To avoid accumulation of scale, Neptronic recommends using RO water whose conductivity is between 100 and 550 micro S/cm. When using city water, Neptronic recommends a visual inspection of all parts of the evaporative module...
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This cycle will ensure a final thorough rinsing of the evaporative module Once the rinse cycle is completed, the air system (central air or ventilation system) and the Evaporative Cooling Humidifier can be restarted in automatic mode. www.neptronic.com Page | 27...
Check that the Evaporative Cooling Humidifier is in automatic mode and in the ON position. Check that there are no alarms present and in particular a water level fault. Check that the water level in the tank is sufficient. www.neptronic.com Page | 28...
Cover for stage valve SP V1612 Solenoid valve SP 6004 Water inlet manifold SP V1603 Flow regulator See flow regulator table Note: *PN refers to project number from Humidisoft and as indicated on the name plate of SKV humidifier. www.neptronic.com Page | 29...
Diagnostics menu (page 19) Evaporative Media Based on type of water used: - If operated with regular tap water, every 3 years or 2500 hours. - If operated with treated water, every 5 years or 5000 hours. www.neptronic.com Page | 30...
Neptronic. Neptronic agrees under the warranty to repair or replace (at the 2) Replacements will be sent without requiring returning of the discretion of Neptronic) such standard products or components, defective component(s), standard ground freight paid by which on examination by Neptronic are found to be defective.
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