Vertical Duct Installation - VAPORSTREAM VLC Installation Instructions And Maintenance Operations Manual

RAPID-SORB

Vertical Duct Installation

Install the RAPID-SORB with dispersion tubes and header
pitched to condensate drain as shown in figures 14-1,14-2,
and 14-3.
See "Instructions for Horizontal Duct" for additional
information on page 13, as applicable.
Figure 14-1: Plan View
1/8" per foot
(10mm/m)
pitch minimum
Steam
Supply
Figure 14-3: Elevation View Tube with Drain
3/4" NPT
Coupling
5" (125
mm)Min.
6" (150
mm) Min.
Open Drain
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® ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Drain
Airflow
Recommended 1/8" per foot
(10 mm/m) pitch minimum
5" (125
1/4" NPT
mm) Min.
Condensate
Drain
Piping by others
Figure 14-2: Elevation View Tube without Drain
6" (150 mm) Min.
Table 14-1*: Maximum Steam Carrying Capacity in
Lbs/Hr and Kg/Hr
Vapor Hose
Developed Length
Hose I.D.
of 10' (3.0 Meters)**
1
1 / " (38 mm) 150 lbs/hr 68 kg
2
2" (50 mm) 250 lbs/hr 115 kg
* Based on total pressure drop in piping/hose of 5" (12.65 mm) W.C.
** For developed length add 50% to measured length for pipe fittings.
Note: To minimize lossof humidifier capacity and efficiency, it is recommended
that tubing/piping be installed.
Airflow
Recommended 2" per
foot (165 mm/m) pitch
5" (125 mm) Min.
Copper or Stainless Steel Tubing and
Schedule 40 Steel Pipe
Tube or Base on Developed
Pipe Size Length of 20' (6 Meters)**
1
1 / " (38 mm) 150 lbs/hr
2
2" (50 mm) 220 lbs/hr
3" (75 mm) 450 lbs/hr
4" (100 mm) 750 lbs/hr
5" (125 mm) 1400 lbs/hr
6" (150 mm) 2300 lbs/hr 1043 kg/h
68 kg/h
100 kg/h
205 kg/h
340 kg/h
635 kg/h