Neptronic SKGE3 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Neptronic SKGE3 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Skge3 series gas fired humidifier

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Gas Fired Humidifier

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    Gas Fired Humidifier SKGE3 Series INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 0359 Conform to CE requirements : PIN 359BQ511 Read and save these instructions SKGE3-INSTAL – 070517...
  • Page 3: Safety

    LIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS MAY BE GAINED – ALWAYS STORE KEYS CENTRALLY WITH NOMINATED RESPONSIBLE PERSON. Neptronic® systems are designed to be used with mains, reverse osmosis, de mineralized or WATER partially softened water. On no account attempt to introduce any other fluid or chemical into the system without first consulting NEP or its authorized distributor.
  • Page 4: Foreword

    Foreword This installation and operation manual has been developed to facilitate the installation and the operation of the SKGE3 series gas fired steam humidifier. The strict application of these instructions will ensure the conformity of the installation and operation to the manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Table of content Safety ..............................1 Foreword .............................. 2 Table of content ........................... 3 Standards & Certificates ........................4 Technical Specifications ........................7 Dimensions & Weights ........................8 Handling & Unpacking......................... 9 Installation Overview ......................... 10 Stage 1 – Unit Positioning and Mounting ..................11 Stage 2 –...
  • Page 6: Standards & Certificates

    Montreal, Quebec, H4N 1R6, Canada Type of Gas fired Steam humidifier Equipment SKGE3 series Model Name and Series Followed by 0501, 0701, 0801, 1001, 1202, 1502, 1702, 2002, 2503, 2703, 3003, 3504, 3704, 4004 denoting steam capacity and number of module, and followed by N denoting Natural Gas or P denoting Propane Gas.
  • Page 7 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Standards & Certificates...
  • Page 8 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Standards & Certificates...
  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Technical Specifications Steam outlet LCD Display and control panel Flue connection (either side) Water level sight glass Large lockable and removable doors Electrical supply 316 SS Combustion chamber and Heat exchanger Evaporation chamber lifting system Gas supply Water supply Drain 316 SS Evaporation chamber...
  • Page 10: Dimensions & Weights

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Dimensions & Weights C = 560 FLUE ELECTRICAL CONTROL POWER SUPPLY FRONT DOOR GAS SUPPLY WATER SUPPLY DRAIN (Fig. 2) (Fig. 3) All dimensions in mm Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg) No of Model Full of modules Empty water 1470 SKGE3-0501 N/P...
  • Page 11: Handling & Unpacking

    Caution should be exercised to ensure balanced load before lifting. Lifting of SKGE3 Steam Humidifier MUST always be carried out using the appropriate Neptronic Lifting Bracket (sold separately). Lifting sling angle should be greater than 30˚ to the horizontal.
  • Page 12: Installation Overview

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Installation Overview All installation work must comply with local regulations. All work concerned with the installation of the SKGE3 Steam Humidifier MUST only be performed by skilled and qualified technical personnel (e.g. qualified gas installer, fitters, electricians, plumbers or technicians with appropriate training). For the installation of the SKGE3 Steam Humidifier and associated components there should be no special tooling requirements above that of a fitter’s toolkit.
  • Page 13: Stage 1 - Unit Positioning And Mounting

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 1 – Unit Positioning and Mounting Safety Any installation work MUST be carried out by suitably qualified personnel. considerations The following considerations should be made before deciding upon the location for the SKGE3 Steam Humidifier: • Locate the SKGE3 Steam Humidifier in an area clear of combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapours and liquids.
  • Page 14 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 1 – Unit Positioning and Mounting (Fig. 7) Minimum Minimum clearances are : Clearances • Top, 51cm minimum • Both sides, 60 cm minimum • Front, 80 cm minimum Note: Above minimum clearances are indicated for inspection and servicing access. SKGE3 Steam Humidifier is designed for a 0 clearance to combustible material, except for Top and Front, where minimum clearance to combustible material is respectively 510 and 762 mm...
  • Page 15: Stage 2 - Steam Distribution Pipes Positioning & Installation

    108mm up to 240kg/h • 133mm up to 255kg/h All Humidifier below 100kg/h capacity should use standard Neptronic® SAMB E2 Steam distribution pipes, Multi-Steam can be offered if shorter absorption distances are required. All Humidifiers above 100kg/h capacity should use Multi-Steam configuration.
  • Page 16 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 2 – Steam Distribution Pipes Positioning & Installation The minimum steam manifold length that can be used with the SKGE3-0501 to Selection of SKGE3-1001 is 900mm. Any manifold below this dimension will have insufficient steam outlet spigots to allow proper steam distribution. distribution If duct size is below 900mm width it will be necessary to either fit multiple pipes manifolds...
  • Page 17 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 2 – Steam Distribution Pipes Positioning & Installation Manifolds configurations All Humidifiers above 100kg/h capacity should use Multi-Steam configuration Single module Insulated pipe Air Duct Min. 2/5 H Min. 7° pipe slope Min. 100mm humidifier: SKGE3-0501 Ø76mm Min.
  • Page 18 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 2 – Steam Distribution Pipes Positioning & Installation Selection of For all Multi-Steam units use the Neptronic® Humidisoft program to size the Multi-Steam unit. Where two Multi-Steam units are required, duties in excess of 240kg/h make your selection using the following rules: •...
  • Page 19 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 2 – Steam Distribution Pipes Positioning & Installation Multi-Steam configurations Single module Insulated pipe Air Duct Min. 7° pipe slope Min. 50mm Min. 50mm Min. 50mm humidifiers: SKGE3-0501 SKGE3-0701 SKGE3-0801 Ø76mm SKGE3-1001 Multi-Steam Static pressure + 50mm Ø15mm Total length of steam conduit should not exceed 5 meters.
  • Page 20 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 2 – Steam Distribution Pipes Positioning & Installation 3 modules Air Duct humidifiers: Min. 7° pipe slope SKGE3-2503 Insulated pipe SKGE3-2703 Ø133mm SKGE3-3003 Total length of steam conduit should not exceed 5 meters. Ø76mm (x3) Ø15mm Static pressure + 50mm Ø22mm...
  • Page 21: Stage 3 - Gas Supply Connection

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 3 – Gas Supply Connection Gas piping installation MUST comply with all local codes and regulations. CAUTION Gas pressure to the Humidifier MUST never exceed 6kPa (60 mbar). A manual shut off valve (not supplied) MUST be installed on the Gas supply line to the Humidifier.
  • Page 22: Stage 4 - Water Supply Installation

    Water supply installation should conform to local codes and regulations. Any installation work must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel. Water inlet Neptronic® SKGE3 Humidifier is designed to be used with mains, reverse osmosis, Specifications deionised and de-mineralized water.
  • Page 23: Stage 5 - Water Drain Connection

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 5 – Water Drain Connection Water Drain installation should conform to local codes and regulations. Any installation work must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel. Water Drain Water Drain temperature: +60˚C Specification Water Drain Outlet Model Connection size SKGE3-...
  • Page 24: Stage 6 -Combustion Air Installation

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 6 –Combustion Air Installation CAUTION Combustion and room ventilation air should conform to local codes and regulations. Air for combustion MUST not be contaminated by halogens, ammonia, bromides, chlorides, fluorides, iodides or dust. Excessive exposure of humidifier to these contaminants will result in performance related problems.
  • Page 25 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 6 –Combustion Air Installation Natural Ventilation Installation High level opening Outside Wall Low level opening Humidifier’s Air openings (Fig. 25) Ducted Combustion Air Single module humidifiers: SKGE3-0501 SKGE3-0501 to 0801- minimum Ø 120mm round SKGE3-0701 Ducted or 120X120mm square.
  • Page 26 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 6 –Combustion Air Installation 2 modules humidifiers: SKGE3-1202 - minimum Ø 150mm round or 150X150mm square. SKGE3-1202 SKGE3-1502 - minimum Ø 180mm round or 180X180mm square. SKGE3-1502 SKGE3-1702 - minimum Ø 190mm round or 190X190mm square. SKGE3-2002 - minimum Ø...
  • Page 27: Stage 7 -Flue Gas Venting Connection

    Do not insulate flue gas venting pipe exposed to outdoor weather condition. Flue Gas Venting Neptronic® SKGE3 Steam Humidifier is a fan assisted non condensing positive Specification pressure flue gases appliance. Maximum flue gases temperature: Ambient 217˚C.
  • Page 28 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 7 –Flue Gas Venting Connection When Flue gas terminal is located at outside air. Minimum spacing Minimum Building or other element spacing (mm) Below adjacent opening (window, air vent or any other ventilation opening) Below a gutter, drain or soil pipe Below eaves catch or, balcony Beside vertical drain or soil pipe Beside adjacent corner or other flue gas terminal...
  • Page 29: Stage 8 -Electrical Supply And Installation

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 8 –Electrical Supply and Installation Electrical Power The SKGE3 Steam Humidifier requires a 230V single phase supply. Supply Current Model Voltage (Amp) SKGE3 230 V 1ph 1.75 0501, 0701, 0801, 1001 SKGE3 230 V 1ph 1202, 1502, 1702, 2002 SKGE3 230 V 1ph 5.25...
  • Page 30: Stage 9 -Electrical Control Connections

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 9 –Electrical Control Connections Electrical Control Neptronic® SKGE3 Steam Humidifier has a modulating control system and requires Connections an analogue control signal. All controls connections has been grouped on a specific Interface P.C.B. RS-232 Connection RS-485 Connection...
  • Page 31 VAV System Neptronic® SKGE3 modulating Steam Humidifier can be installed in conjunction with a VAV system, in this case Neptronic® HDM Duct humidity controller will act as a Hi level Duct Humidity sensor. Humidity will be controlled by Neptronic® HRM Room humidity controller.
  • Page 32 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 9 –Electrical Control Connections Volt free Two series of volt free contacts are provided : Dry Contacts • Alarm contacts: One normally connected to common and one normally open contacts • Operation contacts: One normally connected to common and one normally open contacts These contacts should be used to switch a low voltage control, up to 24Vac or Vdc, with a switching current of no more than 3 A.
  • Page 33: Stage 9 -Bacnet Interface Set-Up

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier ® Stage 9 –BACnet interface set-up Important note ® This page describes the BACnet interface set up. ® ‘ ’BACnet interface’’ option is available only upon request. Dip switch Pull Up enable adjustment for RS-232 120 Ohm terminaison (last node) enable RS-485 ANLG OUT RS-485 Connection...
  • Page 34: Initial Verification

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Initial verification 1. Ensure that cabinet of the humidifier is installed in a location where the Clearance humidifier can be serviced correctly. 2. Check that the power supply (voltage) conforms to the appliance name plate on the humidifier side. Electrical 3.
  • Page 35 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Start-Up Proceed to the start-up of the Humidifier, as follow: Open the front access door of the humidifier cabinet; make sure that manual drain valve is closed. Start up the humidifier by pushing (ON/OFF) button located on the humidifier control panel.
  • Page 36: Commissioning - Operation Description

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Commissioning – Operation description Control Panel Control panel of Neptronic® SKGE3 Steam humidifier is quipped with a user friendly LCD display and extensive access to status, alarms, and set-up menus. Description Blue Power ON LED Red ALARM LED...
  • Page 37: Operation Display

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Operation display During normal operation the following display will indicate main information about the Operation scrolling system: messages on display DEMAND: 100% OUTPUT: 100% ROOM HUMIDITY 30%RH Scrolled message Description ROOM SETPOINT Current room set point in % RH. ROOM HUMIDITY Current room humidity reading in % RH.
  • Page 38: Status Menu

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Status Menu Display Description STATUS Room relative Humidity: Room Rel. Humidity Display the Room Relative Humidity if a room humidistat is connected to the 64%RH humidifier. STATUS System demand: System Demand Display the humidity demand from the system. 64,3% 100% represent a full demand.
  • Page 39: Control Set Up Menu

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Control Set Up Menu Display Description Values External Control Mode: CONTROL SETUP Selection of Control mode. Internal Control Mode If External is selected, the control demand will be received Com Port INTERNAL by the analog input; if Com Port is selected, the control demand will be received by the communication port (Bacnet option).
  • Page 40 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Control Set Up Menu Hi Limit Set Point: Voltage or Amp. CONTROL SETUP Hi Limit SetPoint Selection of Hi Limit Set point settings. From 0 to 10 V Volt/mA: Voltage or 2 to 10 V Vin Min.: 2.00V Allows you to select voltage or current signal and range of Vin Max.: 10.00V the signal.
  • Page 41: System Set Up Menu

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier System Set Up Menu Display Description Values SYSTEM SETUP From 400 to 1000 Hrs Service Timer: Service Timer Selection of delay between Service alarms. Increment: 100 Hrs 1000 Hrs Value is indicated in Hours. Default:1000 Hrs SYSTEM SETUP Auto drain Delay: From 1 to 24 Hrs Auto Drain Delay...
  • Page 42 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier System Set Up Menu Display Description Values SYSTEM SETUP Liquid Crystal Display Contrast: From 140 to 180 Lcd Contrast Selection of LCD Display Contrast. Increment: 1 Value is indicated in relative number. Default: 160 SYSTEM SETUP Language Selection: English or Français Language Selection Selection of Language displayed by interactive menus.
  • Page 43: Alarms Menu

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Alarms Menu Display Description Operation Period: ALARMS Display the running hours, identical to Display # 107. In this display you can reset Operation Period this counter, typically after being serviced the humidifier. H1: 1000Hr H2: 800Hr To reset the running hours press on button to select which module you wish to H3: 550Hr H4: 550Hr...
  • Page 44: List Of Alarms

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier List of Alarms No alarm should be reset prior to identify and rectify the root cause of the fault. Please refer to the trouble shooting guide for help to identify and resolve potential problems. When an alarm is indicated by the LCD display, the Red LED Alarm will flash. Normal operation of the humidifier is altered.
  • Page 45: Diagnostics Menu

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Diagnostics Menu Display Description Input Voltage: Display the analog inputs: DIAGNOSTICS Input #1: Control set point input voltage Input Voltage Input #1: 7.15V Input #2: Room humidity input voltage Input #2: 7.13V Input #3: Duct humidity input voltage. Input #3: 7.14V Value indicated is in Volt.
  • Page 46: Com Port Set Up Menu

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Com port set up Menu Display Description Values COM PORT SET UP Com Port Speed: Com Port Speed N/A Baud Default: N/A N/A Baud Non Applicable, communication speed unit is not a variable. The communication speed is expressed in Baud. MS/TP MAC Address COM PORT SET UP Selection of MS/TP MAC address...
  • Page 47: Personal Notes

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Personal Notes...
  • Page 48: Exploded View

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Exploded view (Fig. 43)
  • Page 49: Parts List

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Parts List Item Description Model Part number EVAPORATION CHAMBER See Combustion components details table TANK All models SWG3208 PCB-BOX All models SPG 1002-6 CABINET All models SWG 1002 TWO SOLENOIDE VALVE All models SPG 4104 HEAT-SHIELD All models SPG 1002-12 LIFT MECANISM All models...
  • Page 50 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Combustion components details table Part number by Module type Item Description Module SKG 100 Module SKG 150 Module SKG 180 Module SKG 200 EVAPORATION SPG 3207-M SPG 3207-M SPG 3207-M SPG 3206-M CHAMBER COMBUSTION SPG 2007 SPG 2013 SPG 2013 SPG 2013 BLOWER...
  • Page 51: General Conditions Of Sales & Warranty

    General conditions of sales & warranty General 10. Return of good • • Unless otherwise arranged, in writing, the acceptance Goods received by the purchaser cannot be returned of the Order Confirmation by the purchaser includes unless a completed "R.M.A. Form" (Return Material acceptance of the "General Conditions of Sale and Authorization Form) has been issued by NEP's Customer Warranty"...
  • Page 52 National Environmental Products Ltd. 400 Bld Lebeau, Montreal, Qc, H4N 1R6, Canada Toll free in North America : 1 800 361-2308 Tel.: (1) (514) 333-1433 Fax: (1) (514) 333-3163 Business hours: from Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Eastern time) www.neptronic.com...

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