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Carel UE001 Installation Operation User Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Operation User Manual Read and save these instructions. Models UE001 to UE065 Single Cylinder Units...
  • Page 2 CAREL...
  • Page 3 The humidifier is made up of metallic and plastic parts. All parts must be disposed of according to the local standards on waste disposal. Certification: the quality and safety of CAREL products are assured by CAREL's ISO 9001 certified design and production system, as well as listings from UL, cUL, CE, TUV, ETL and others.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Open cartons and check for any hidden damage. Mark the shipping waybill accordingly. • Check packing slip to ensure all items have been received. Notify Carel LLC of any shortages or • damaged parts. You must notify Carel LLC w ithin 5 working days of any shortages.

  • Page 5: How The Humisteam Works

    Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual How The Humisteam Works HumiSteam is an electrode humidifier. It produces s team for humidification by passing electr ode current through the water i n the steam generator cylinder between metal electr odes . There are no heater el ements . Steam output is direc tly proportional to the c onducti vity of the water, and the amount of elec trode immers ed in the water.

  • Page 6: Installation

    CAREL 1 Installation 1.1 Positioning The HumiSteam has been designed for wall mounting (although it can be placed on a stand) 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 condensate).

  • Page 7: Removing The

    The front cover is secured by a capture screw located underneath the CAREL logo. Twist the CAREL logo to reveal the screw, and use a phillips head screwdriver to remove it. Then simply lift the front cover and pull out to remove it.

  • Page 8: Plumbing

    CAREL 1.3 Plumbing 1.3.1 Water supply The HumiSteam must be supplied with water (not softened) having the following characteristics: Model UE 001-008 009-015 025-045 0.2 gpm 0.3 gpm 1 gpm 1.9 gpm Instant flow rate 1/4" O.D. Compression 3/8" O.D. Compression Connection 34 to 104°...
  • Page 9 Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual See the following diagram for a drain line installation diagram Note: If utilizing the optional drain tempering dev ices, the drain line needs to be increased to a 2" minimum nominal size for the UE025 to UE065. WARNING: Do NO T use PVC piping unless the unit has the optional drain tempering valve installed.
  • Page 10 (if allow ed by local code). Physical location of the supply and drain connections are located as shown below. UE 010-015 UE 025-065 NOTE: Carel can provide a drain tempering system which limits the water drain to no more than 140° F.

  • Page 11: Steam Distribution

    Each unit has either 7/8” (22 mm), 1-1/4” (30 mm) diameter outlet or 1-5/8” (40 mm) diameter outlets. Some units have multiple outlets. The duct distributors and steam hose must be matched in size to the diameter of the steam outlets for the units: UNIT MODEL NUMBER UE001 UE003 UE005 UE008...
  • Page 12 CAREL Distributor pipes should be mounted per the diagrams shown below, with a minimum of 6” from the center of the distributor pipe to the top of the duct and 3” minimum to the bottom. To install the distributor pipes: 1.
  • Page 13 Refer to the manual supplied with the Room Distribution Units for specifics on the blower units themselves. Clearances required are shown below. VSDU0A Minimum dimension (inches) VRDXL 36 120 72 36 120 48 Model UE001 UE003 UE005 UE008 UE009 UE010 UE015 UE025 UE035 UE045...
  • Page 14 CAREL 1.4.2 Steam Hoses NINETY PERCENT (90%) OF ALL OPERATION PROBLEMS ARE CREATED BY IMPROPER STEAM PIPING FROM THE HUMIDIFIER UNIT TO THE DUCT DIS TRIBUTOR 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 15: Power Wiring

    Rate DIP switches on the control board are set correctly per the table. In models UE001 - UE015 make sure that the TAM on the circuit board has the proper number of power wire turns through it, and that the TA Rate DIP switches on the control board are set per the table on the following page.
  • Page 16 Current Through Code Phase (kW) (kg/hr) (lbs/hr) (Amps) Model 208 - 1~N 1.12 UE001 230 - 1~N 208 - 1~N 10.8 230 - 1~N 2.25 UE003 208 - 3~ 230 - 3~ 460 - 3~ 208 - 1~N 230 - 1~N 16.3...

  • Page 17: Connect Control Wiring

    Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual 1.6 Connect Control Wiring A typical humidifier control system includes a wall or return duct sensor or controller, a high limit duct humidistat and an air-proving switch. Placement of these devices is critical to proper operation of the overall system. 1.6.1 Controls Placement (See following diagram) The return air RH sensor must always be located BEFORE any outside air intake, in order to insure accurate...
  • Page 18 CAREL Remote Supervisor / Serial Communications: This is a standard RS485 serial connection. It is recommended to keep wiring under 3,200 feet. Request Carel’s communications documentation for additional information on this option. Control wiring is made directly to the control board terminals: 1.
  • Page 19 Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual For Modulating Operation w ith External Controller: Connect any external controller (0-1 Vdc, 0-10 Vdc Parameter A0 must be set to 1. Parameter A2 must be set per the OUT signal from the regulator: • voltage: 0 to 1 Vdc; 0 to 10 Vdc; 2 to 10 Vdc; •...

  • Page 20: Aswh / Asdh - Asdh / Asdc Wall - Duct Temperature/Humidity Sensors

    CAREL ASWH / ASDH – ASDH / ASDC Wall – Duct Temperature/Humidity Sensors Model Description Temperature: NTC thermistor, 10 Kohm at 25° C (77° F) (ASWC/ASDC onl y) Humidity (0-1 VDC or 4-20 mADC) Accurac y: +- 0.25° C from 0 to 50° C (32 to 122° F)

  • Page 21: Hc-101 And Hc-201 Wall And Duct Humidistats

    Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual HC-101 and HC-201 Wall and Duct Humidistats Mounting the HC-101 room humidistat: Mount the HC-101 humidistat to an inside wall or post in the area to be humidified. Position it so that no drafts from registers or outlets are blowing on it. Be sure that it is not placed over a device that could generate heat or vapor ie: stove, machinery, cleaning vat.

  • Page 22: Pc-301 Air Proving Switch

    CAREL PC-301 Air Proving Switch Mounting the PC-301 air flow switch: Mount the airflow switch in the supply or return duct using the screws supplied. Mount the device so that the diaphragm is in a vertical position as shown at right.

  • Page 23: Start-Up

    Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual 2 Start-Up IMPORTANT WARNINGS: 1. Before starting, check that the humidifier is in perfect condition, that there are no water leaks and that the electrical parts are dry; 2. Do not connect power if the humidifier is damaged or even partially wet! When installation is completed, flush the supply pipe for around 30 minutes by piping water directly into the drain, without sending it into the humidifier;...

  • Page 24: The Humicontrol Controller

    CAREL 2.2 The HumiControl Controller 1: PRG - Access to most frequently used parameters. Also resets alarm relay. 2: SEL - Displays unit of measure. Press for 2 seconds to access set point. Press with PRG for 5 seconds to enter parameters.

  • Page 25: Operation

    Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual 3 Operation 3.1 Display Information Pressing the SEL button displays the unit of measure currently in use for the main display Holding the button displays the value of the control sensor preceded by the unit of measure. Holding the button displays the value of the high-limit sensor preceded by the unit of measure.
  • Page 26 CAREL Code Range Default Unit Description P7 (1) St to 100 Hi-limit set point Accessible only with hi-limit control (A0=3) P8 2.0 to 19.9 Hi-limit differential 0 to 100 Hi-limit alarm set point Code Range Default Unit Description %RH, ° C, Signal from external controller d1 (2) 0.0 to 199...
  • Page 27 Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual Type of outlet sensor; 0=0-1V; 1=0-10V; 2=2-10V; 3=0-20mA; accessible only in 0 to 4 humidity control with 4=4-20mA outlet limiting (A0=3) 0 to A8 %RH Hi-limit sensor minimum Accessible only in humidity control with outlet A7 to 100 %RH Hi-limit sensor maximum limiting, (A0=3)

  • Page 28: Notes About Special Parameters

    CAREL Parameters for setting the serial connections and remote control: Code Range Unit Description 1= room sensor measurement 2= outlet sensor measurement 3= steam output 1 to 6 Value normally displayed 4= hour counter 5= conductivity 6= current Enable keypad and remote control - keypad: remote control: 0= read of all param., (modify C1 only)

  • Page 29: Standard Configuration Settings

    Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual STANDARD CONFIGURAT ION SETTINGS HumiSteam Parameters H Controller STAND ALONE STAND Parameter 0-10 vdc 4-20ma ON / OFF WITH HIGH LIMIT ALONE ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗...

  • Page 30: Seasonal Shut Down

    CAREL 3.6 Seasonal Shut Down During seasonal shut-down or alternatively shut-down for maintenance of the electrical parts and/or the plumbing, the humidifier should be placed out-of-service. NOTE: the w ater cylinder should be emptied before shutting dow n the humidifier, to prevent corrosion of the electrodes.

  • Page 31: Resetting The Hour Counter

    Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual 3.8 Resetting the Hour Counter To reset the hour counter (parameter d4), proceed as follows: press the PRG button for 5 seconds, until the code P0 is displayed, indicating the first modifiable • parameter; using the buttons, scroll the parameters until d4 is displayed;...
  • Page 32 CAREL Controller Action Reset Alarm Reset Humivisor Causes Solution display relay relay 1. Check that the fill pipe from the main to the humidifier and the internal pipe are not blocked or bent and that there is sufficient pressure (0.1-0.8 mpa, 1-8 bar) 2.
  • Page 33 Shut- Reprog. E101 Active 2. If the problem persists, contact error down By Carel Carel the CARE service center 1. With the machine off check that there are no defective electrical connections or faults, then Error in the user reprogram the parameters Shut- Reprog.
  • Page 34 CAREL Controller Action Reset Alarm Reset Humivisor Causes Solution display relay relay Complete You have activated the manual draining of the drain sequence. Sequence ends on cylinder its own. activated Complete The unit is emptying the cylinder draining for after an extended period of non-use.

  • Page 35: Trouble-Shooting

    Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual 3.10 Trouble-Shooting problem causes solutions 1. check the safety devices upstream from the humidifier and the presence of power 1. no electrical power 2. on/off switch of the humidifier in 2. close the switch on the panel: position I 3.

  • Page 36: Resetting Factory Defaults

    CAREL problem causes solutions Water in the cylinder turns black 1. minerals in the cylinder have 1. Check for sags & kinks that overconcentrated and are could trap condensate in the steam deteriorating the electrodes. hoses that could cause a back pressure on the cylinder.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual 4 Maintenance 4.1 Periodic checks After one hour of operation: For both disposable and cleanable cylinders, check that there are no • significant water leaks. Ev ery fifteen days or no more than 300 operating hours: For both disposable and openable •...
  • Page 38 CAREL Wiring of cylinders for UE025, UE035, UE045, UE065 units and v oltages Connection of single or three phase UE 001 to 015 models Note: Photo does not r epres ent all cylinder possibilities Connection of three phase UE 025 to 065 models...

  • Page 39: Maintenance Of The Other Plumbing Components

    Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual UE001-UE015 4.2.2 Maintenance of the other plumbing components IMPORTANT WARNINGS: When cleaning the plastic components do not use detergents • or solvents; ® ® Scale can removed using a solution of Lime-A-Way , CLR •...

  • Page 40: Replacement Parts

    CAREL 4.3 Replacement Parts 4.3.1 Single Phase Humidifiers Standard spare parts Model UE001 UE003 UE005 UE009 Water parts f ill cup + conductiv ity meter UEKVASC000 UEKVASC000 UEKVASC000 UEKVASC000 f ill v alve kit KITVC00006 KITVC00006 KITVC00006 KITVC00012 Drain v alve kit...

  • Page 41: Replacement Steam Cylinders & Parts

    Remote Control T ELUE0*000 T ELUE0*000 T ELUE0*000 T ELUE0*000 T ELUE0*000 T ELUE0*000 T ELUE0*000 T ELUE0*000 T ELEUE*000 4.3.3 Replacement Steam Cylinders & Parts Single Phase Humidifiers Model UE001 UE003 UE005 UE009 Steam Cylinders - disposable 200-2 30/1 VAC...
  • Page 42 CAREL electrod e kit 460/3 VAC KITBLCT2C0 KITBLCT2C0 KITBLCT3C0 KITBLCT3C0 KITBLCT4D0 KITBLCT4C0 KITBLCT4C0 KITBLCT5C0 Low con ductivity electrod e kit 575/3 VAC KITBLCT2C0 KITBLCT2C0 KITBLCT3C0 KITBLCT3C0 KITBLCT4D0 KITBLCT4D0 KITBLCT4D0 KITBLCT5D0 Low con ductivity KITBLC4FG0 electrod e gasket kit KITBLC2FG0...

  • Page 43: Wiring Diagrams

    Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual 5 Wiring Diagrams UE001, UE003, UE005, UE009 Single Phase...
  • Page 44 CAREL UE003, UE005, UE008, UE010, UE015 Three Phase...
  • Page 45 Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual UE025, UE035, UE045, UE065 Three Phase...

  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    CAREL 6 Technical Specifications UNIT MODEL NUMBER: Capacity, Amperage, Kilowa tts VAC/ Factor Phase Lbs/hr 11.0 19.1 kg/h 208/1 Amps 10.8 18.0 31.3 1.12 2.25 3.75 6.52 Lbs/hr 11.0 19.8 kg/h 230/1 Amps 16.3 29.3 1.12 2.25 3.75 6.75 Lbs/hr 11.0...

  • Page 47: Model Numbers

    C arel USA technician. Any produc t or part that is found to be defec tive will, at the opti on of C arel USA, LLC be replaced or repaired. Carel USA, LLC res erves the right to i nspect any part or installation before replaci ng or repairing defecti ve parts.
  • Page 48 CAREL CAREL USA, LLC 385 S. Oak Street Manheim, PA 17545 Form: +030221907, Rev . 0.7...

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