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- Page 1 E l e c t r o de S t e a m H um i di f i e r Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Page 2: Warnings And Cautions
To avoid severe burns, follow the cool-down procedure in this manual before performing service or maintenance procedures on any part of the system. Page ii • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... - Page 3 If the humidifier is not equipped with a water tempering device, allow the tank to cool before opening the drain valve. Excessive supply water pressure Supply water pressure greater than 80 psi (550 kPa) can cause the humidifier to overflow. DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page iii...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
XT steam blowers ........16... - Page 5 Manual ships with XT humidifiers. It is Staging multiple XT humidifiers ......46 a comprehensive manual. Refer to it for Components .
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Page 6: Overview
Heated supply water cannot be used, because unheated supply water is required for drain water tempering. Page 2 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... - Page 7 Mounted up to 10' (3 m) away from humidifier OM-7587X Figure 3-2: Single dispersion tube OM-7585 OM-7597 Note: Models XT-30 and larger require condensate drain when using 1½“ (DN40) pipe or hose. DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 3...
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Page 8: Specifications, Capacities And Weights
67.0 90.8 — — — — — — — — — 96.7 80.6 64.5 129.2 58.6 242.9 110.2 Note: For circuit protection requirements, see Table 5-1. mc_090110_1020 Page 4 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 9: Fusing And Line Currents
72.6 72.6 72.6 50.3 XT-150 60.5 60.5 60.5 50.3 48.4 48.4 48.4 50.3 96.7 96.7 96.7 67.0 XT-200 80.6 80.6 80.6 67.0 64.5 64.5 64.5 67.0 mc_110110_1457 DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 5... -
Page 10: Dimensions
32.2 (818) * Fill cup extension kit is required for XT humidifier models 75 through 200 (ships loose with these models), for all XT humidifiers using Rapid-sorb or Ultra-sorb dispersion, and for all XT humidifiers with more than 20' (6 m) maximum developed length of tubing/pipe from humidifier to dispersion assembly. -
Page 11: Installation
Install the humidifier on an exterior wall only if the wall is properly insulated. Dispersion control devices See Figure 22-1 for recommended installation locations for the dispersion assembly and associated control devices. mc_062810_0928-NA DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 7... -
Page 12: Mounting
4.11 38.09 7.89 9.47 10.59 — — 14.43 17.44 18.65 — — 1.51 1.51 1.51 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 — — 7.12 7.12 7.19 — — mc_091010_0925 Page 8 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 13: Clearances
Figure 9-1: XT humidifier recommended minimum clearances 16” (400 mm) 3” (76 mm) between units 3” 36” (914 mm) 15” (380 mm) (76 mm) front clearance OM-7583 mc_091010_0922 DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 9... -
Page 14: Opening And Closing Cabinet Doors
Follow the instructions below for your model and wall type, and mount the humidifier level and plumb. See Figures 14-1 and 15-1. WARNING • Wood studs 16" (406 mm) on center, XT models 75 through 200: Mounting hazard Mark hole locations at centers of studs, and predrill ¼" (6 mm) diameter pilot holes. -
Page 15: Fill Cup Extension Kit
Supply water hose (A) 3. Disconnect overflow hose from overflow elbow. 4. Fill cup is press fit into top of XT cabinet. Rock fill cup back Fill valve adapter and forth while pushing up until it comes out, then remove fill... -
Page 16: Steam Cylinder
- 20 lbs/hr (9.1 kg/h) or of more steam production, or - More than 20' (6 m) of steam hose, tubing, or pipe between humidifier and dispersion Page 12 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 17: Piping
* Hose clamp and black rubber hose ship with each humidifier; they can also be ordered from DRI-STEEM. See the replacement parts section of this manual for part numbers. OM-7589 mc_102810_1415 DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 13... -
Page 18: Xt Models 5 Through 100
3/8” (DN10) copper water supply line; water pressure must be 25 to 80 psi recommended to reduce water hammer (175 to 550 kPa). Inlet strainer, by installer Supply valve, by installer Dashed lines indicate provided by installer. mc_090210_0845 OM-7584 Page 14 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 19: Xt Models 150 And 200
3/8” (DN10) copper water supply line; water pressure must be 25 to 80 psi (175 to 550 kPa). hammer Inlet strainer, by installer Supply valve, by installer * Pitch 1/8”/ft (1%) toward drain Dashed lines indicate provided by installer. OM-7595 mc_090210_0847 DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 15... -
Page 20: Xt Steam Blowers
Water seal is required, whether condensate is piped to open drain or returned to humidifier fill cup. Hose clamp (provided) Steam hose (provided) Hose clamp (provided) OM-7603 mc_091010_0939 Page 16 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... - Page 21 Condensate hose (provided) 7” (178 mm) water seal Plastic tie To open drain or To open drain or OM-7605 humidifier fill cup* humidifier fill cup* XT-150 mc_091010_0940 DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 17...
- Page 22 Condensate hose (provided) 7” (178 mm) water seal Plastic tie OM-7607 To open drain or To open drain or XT-200 humidifier fill cup* humidifier fill cup* mc_091410_1055 Page 18 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Page 23: Humidifier Wiring
DRI-STEEM warranty. • Do not use chassis or safety grounds as current-carrying commons. Never use a safety ground as a conductor or neutral to return circuit current. DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 19... - Page 24 “Programmable relay (dry contact)” Failure to install these devices can result in excessive moisture in the duct, which can cause bacteria and mold growth or dripping through the duct. mc_060310_0725 Page 20 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
- Page 25 Connect the drain wire to the shield/ screen ground terminal with wire less than 2" (50 mm) in length. • Do not ground shield at the device end. DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 21...
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Page 26: Humidistat And Transmitter Placement
Air handling unit Relief air Return air Wall or Vapor absorption has taken place Window partition Point of vapor absorption Humidifier dispersion assembly Turning vanes Doorway Window DC-1084 mc_060508_0750-XT Page 22 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 27: Dispersion
These assemblies mc_060210_0838 require careful unpacking, installation, and handling. If your dispersion assembly has the High-efficiency Tube option, be sure to read this section carefully. mc_060208_1320 DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 23... -
Page 28: Interconnecting Piping Requirements
When using steam hose, use DRI-STEEM steam hose for best results. Field-supplied hose may have shorter life and may cause foaming in the evaporating chamber resulting in condensate discharge at the dispersion assembly. Do not use steam hose for outdoor applications. mc_091410_1050-XT Page 24 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 29: Connecting To Humidifier With Tubing Or Pipe
0.38 0.025 0.037 Note: These data are based on an ambient air temperature of 80 °F (27 °C), fiberglass insulation, copper tubing, and Schedule 40 pipe. mc_051310_1215-NA DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 25... - Page 30 Hose clamp Connector kit 1½” (DN40) I.D. (provided) steam hose 1” (DN25) steam hose Hose clamp OM-7623 OM-7622 Steam hose and clamps are provided with these humidifiers. mc_091010_1004 Page 26 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
- Page 31 * Stainless steel tube connector, two stainless steel Y-connectors, four 1½” (DN40) hoses, and eight hose clamps ship with each XT-200 humidifier. mc_091010_0938 DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 27...
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Page 32: Drip Tee Installation
• Support steam hose so there are no sags or low spots. • Dashed lines indicate provided by installer. mc_062810_0645-XT OM-7364X Page 28 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 33: Single Dispersion Tube
Models XT-75 through XT-200 require multiple tube assemblies and cannot use a hose kit. For multiple tube assemblies, see “Rapid-sorb” beginning on Page 32. mc_062810_1030-XT DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 29... - Page 34 – ½"/ft (5%) when using 1½" tubing or pipe Dimension A: 3.25" (82.5 mm) for 1½" tubes XT humidifier Dashed lines indicate provided by installer. OM-351-1 mc_062810_0720-XT Page 30 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
- Page 35 – ½"/ft (5%) when using 1½" tubing or pipe 3.25" (82.5 mm) Dashed lines indicate provided by installer. Dimension A: 3.25" 3.25" (82.5 mm) for 1½" tubes (82.5 mm) OM-351-1 mc_062810_0725-XT DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 31...
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Page 36: Rapid-Sorb
See the Dri-calc Installation spitting condensate from the dispersion Guides library or contact your representative/distributor or tube. DRI-STEEM for installation instructions for air handler or mc_060210_0843 vertical airflow applications. mc_060210_0945-NA Page 32 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 37: Pitch Requirements
Steam hose 2" (DN50) toward Rapid-sorb 1/8”/ft (1%) 2"/ft (15%) toward Vertical toward condensate header 1½" (DN40) 1/8”/ft (1%) drain Tubing or pipe 2" (DN50) toward Rapid-sorb mc_060310_1000 DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 33... -
Page 38: Header Outside Of Duct, Horizontal Airflow
• Rotate the slip coupling as you push it onto the tubing. • The O-rings are lubricated at the factory. If additional lubrication is necessary, DO NOT use a petroleum-based lubricant. Page 34 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... - Page 39 • Hose clamps on 2" (DN50) tubes 9. Secure and seal the dispersion tube escutcheon plate and condensate drain tube escutcheon plate around the respective tubes, if applicable. mc_060210_1015-NA DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 35...
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Page 40: Header Inside Of Duct, Horizontal Airflow
90° . Typically, due to the condensate drain piping requirements, the header can be set on the floor of the air handler, assembled in the vertical position, and then raised and mounted in place. Page 36 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... - Page 41 • Dispersion tubes to L-bracket • Hose clamps on 2" (DN50) tubes • Header support bracket fastener 9. Secure and seal the header escutcheon plate around the header. mc_060210_1050 -NA DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 37...
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Page 42: Steam Supply Connections To Rapid-Sorb Header
All drain lines must be installed and sized according to governing codes. Ultra-sorb Model LV or LH For Ultra-sorb steam dispersion panel instructions, see the installation, operation, and maintenance manual shipped with the Ultra-sorb. mc_060210_1300-NA Page 38 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 43: Xt Steam Blowers
Minimum non-wetting height above the steam outlet of the XTSB Spread: Minimum non-wetting width from the steam outlet of the XTSB Throw: Minimum non-wetting horizontal distance from the steam outlet of the XTSB mc_091310_1740 DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 39... - Page 44 0.23 A 23 W 53 dBA Notes: • XTSBs ship separately from XT humidifiers. • Noise measurements taken 6.5’ (2 m) in front of XTSB cabinet. mc_091310_1743 Page 40 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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Page 45: Mounting Xtsb On Top Of Humidifier
fill cup. routing to fill cup. Offset condensate return hose so it is not above overflow outlet. Overflow outlet OM-7596 OM-7597 OM-7457 mc_091010_0927 DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 41... -
Page 46: Wall Mounting Xtsb
(read Page 39). Provide at least 3" (76 mm) of clearance on each side of the XTSB for air intake. Page 42 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 47: Wiring Wall-Mounted Xtsb
Piping condensate to XT humidifier fill cup cap Drill hole here for XTSB condensate hose 1. Remove fill cup cap from XT humidifier, and drill a ½" (13 mm) hole in fill cup cap for XTSB-20 and XTSB-50 condensate hose OM-7636X as shown in Figure 43-1. -
Page 48: Supply Water Considerations
Start-up time is how long it takes the humidifier to reach output from a given demand when first installed and after cylinder changes. The more conductive the water, the shorter the start-up time. Page 44 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... - Page 49 DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 45...
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Page 50: Principle Of Operation
This optimizes humidifier performance based on water conditions and steam production. The humidifier has integral drain water tempering. Drain water is automatically cooled before entering the drain. mc_091010_1415 Page 46 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 51: Components
Filling stops if water reaches sensor Electrodes Electrical current between electrodes heats water into steam Fill hose Cylinder drain Overflow to drain Water fill line connection (under cabinet) OM-7641 mc_091010_1416 DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 47... -
Page 52: Start-Up Procedure
XT humidifier capacity can be limited to a user-specified maximum: Using the keypad/display or Web interface, from the Main menu, and select Tank Setup, then select Capacity Adjustment for menu options. Page 48 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 53: Start-Up Checklist
☐ Confirm that cleaning procedure (Step 9 on facing page) has been performed. ☐ If you experience difficulties, see “Troubleshooting” and “DRI-STEEM Technical Support” on Page 53. DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 49... -
Page 54: Maintenance
To close the doors, close the right then the left door, and push the quarter-turn fastener while turning clockwise so the slot is horizontal. Page 50 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... - Page 55 Do not use lubricant or other substance. 10. Install new steam cylinder. See “Installing steam cylinder” on Page 12). 11. Connect steam hose to cylinder. DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 51...
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Page 56: Drain Valve
Drain valve body plane safety circuit. Plunger Spring Actuator Drain valve coil See “Start-up procedure” on Page 48 if returning humidifier to operation. OM-7631 Page 52 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... -
Page 57: Troubleshooting
Support (at 800-328-4447): Humidifier model number _________________________________ Humidifier serial number _________________________________ Firmware version ________________________________________ Problem definition _______________________________________ When problem began _____________________________________ Error codes and quantity/frequency of codes __________________ _______________________________________________________ DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 53... -
Page 58: Replacement Parts
X T h u m i d i f i e r m o d e l s 5 t h r o u g h 1 0 0 Figure 54-1: XT humidifier models 5 through 100 replacement parts OM-7632 Side subpanel Back subpanel OM-7633 Grounding lug Page 54 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... - Page 59 194622-002 Fill valve assembly XT-75/100/150/200 194622-003 Fill cup extension kit (see parts in Figure 11-1) 194605-100 Clip, quarter-turn fastener 700458-003 Relay socket 407900-019 Relay, DPDT, Finder 407900-016 DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 55...
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Page 60: Xt Humidifier Models 150 And 200
X T h u m i d i f i e r m o d e l s 1 5 0 a n d 2 0 0 Figure 56-1: XT humidifier models 150 and 200 replacement parts OM-7634 Back subpanel Side subpanel OM-7635 Grounding lug Page 56 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... - Page 61 Fill cup extension kit (see parts in Figure 11-1) 194605-100 Clip, quarter-turn fastener 700458-003 Relay socket 407900-019 Relay, DPDT Finder 407900-016 Breaker, 40 A 406776-040 Breaker, 50 A 406776-050 Breaker, 63 A 406776-063 DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 57...
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Page 62: Steam Blowers Xtsb-20 And Xtsb-50
S t e a m b l o w e r s X T S B - 2 0 a n d X T S B - 5 0 Figure 58-1: XTSB-20 and XTSB-50 replacement parts XTSB-50 shown OM-7638 Page 58 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual... - Page 63 Transformer, XTSB-20, 480V 408963-002 Transformer, XTSB-20, 600V 408963-003 Transformer, XTSB-50, 208/240/277V 408963-011 Transformer, XTSB-50, 480V 408963-012 Transformer, XTSB-50, 600V 408963-013 Transformer, XTSB-20/50, 230/400V 408963-014 Clip, quarter-turn fastener 700458-003 DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 59...
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Page 64: Warranty
DRI-STEEM, and paid for in full by the purchaser. © 2010 DRI-STEEM Corporation mc_051308_0630 Form No. XT-IOM-1210 Printed on 30% Part No. 890000-140 Rev D recycled paper Page 60 • DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual...
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