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Neptronic SKGE3 Series Installation Instructions Manual

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SKGE3 Series

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 -PL– 131024...

  • Page 2: 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 3: Foreword

    This installation and operation manual has been developed to facilitate the Foreword 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 4: 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 ........................12  Installation Overview ......................... 13  Stage 1 –...

  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    Type of Gas fired Steam humidifier Equipment Model Name and SKGE3 series 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 6 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Standards & Certificates...
  • Page 7 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Standards & Certificates...

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Technical Specifications Steam Outlet LCD display & control panel Flue outlet (either side*) Water level sight glass Gas supply inlet (either side*) S/S 316 Combustion chamber & heat exchanger S/S 316 Evaporation chamber Water supply (either side*) Drain outlet (either side*) Front door...

  • Page 9: Dimensions & Weights

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Dimensions & Weights General dimensions - Fig. 2 General Dimensions & weight & Steam Outlets detail Weight Dimensions in mm No of Steam Nb of (Kg) Model Steam Outlet module Full of Outlets Diam. Empty water SKGE3-0501 N/P SKGE3-0701 N/P Ø76 1372...
  • Page 10 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Dimensions & Weights Position & Dimension of connections 5 6 0 3 7 0 2 7 0 E le c tric a l 1 2 7 c o n tro l P o w e r s u p p ly F lu e G a s s u p p ly...
  • Page 11 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Dimensions & Weights Option - Ducted combustion air inlet dimension 6'’(150) Ducted combustion air dimensions - Fig. 4 (all dimensions in mm) Dimensions in mm No of No of Model modules inlet inlet Diam. SKGE3-0501 N/P SKGE3-0701 N/P Ø51 SKGE3-0801 N/P SKGE3-1001 N/P...
  • Page 12 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Dimensions & Weights Option - Weather proof enclosure general dimension and weight Weather proof enclose. 4 modules configuration – fig. 6 Weather proof enclos. 1 to 3 modules configuration – Fig. 5 STEAM OUTLET FLUE TERMINAL STEAM OUTLET (X2) (X2) FLUE TERMINAL...

  • Page 13: 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), see fig. 9. Lifting sling angle should be greater than 30˚ to the horizontal.

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 16 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 1 – Unit Positioning and Mounting 500mm minimum 600mm minimum 800mm minimum Standard enclosure clearances - Fig. 12 Weather proof enclosure clearances - Fig. 13 Minimum clearances are : Minimum Standard enclosure Weather proof enclosure Clearances ...

  • Page 17: Stage 2 - Steam Distribution 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 18 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 2 – Steam Distribution Installation Integrated steam manifold Steam outlet Steam outlet configuration for weather proof enclosure Weather proof enclosure single steam outlet - Fig. 17 SKGE3 humidifier with weather proof enclosure is provided with an integrated steam manifold with outlet on one or other side of the humidifier.
  • Page 19 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 2 – Steam Distribution 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 20 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 2 – Steam Distribution 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. 100mm Static pressure + 50mm Steam distribution manifolds...
  • Page 21 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 2 – Steam Distribution 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 22 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 2 – Steam Distribution 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. Steam pipe work SKGE3-0501 to 1001 - Fig.
  • Page 23 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 2 – Steam Distribution 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 Steam pipe work SKGE3-2503 to 3003 - Fig.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 6 –Combustion Air Installation Natural Ventilation Installation High level opening Outside Wall Low level opening Humidifier’s Air openings Natural ventilation configuration - Fig. 34 Ducted Combustion Air ‘’Ducted Combustion Air’’ also called Sealed Combustion option is available upon request.
  • Page 29 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 6 – Ducted Combustion Air Installation Single module humidifiers: SKGE3-0501 Ø 5 1 m m m in im u m SKGE3-0701 SKGE3-0801 H u m id ifie r SKGE3-1001 in le t Ø 5 1 m m Ducted combustion air 1 module - Fig.
  • Page 30 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 6 – Ducted Combustion Air Installation 3 modules 1 to 3 o u tle ts m a n ifo ld Ø 1 5 0 m m m in im u m humidifiers: SKGE3-2503 SKGE3-2703 Ø 5 1 m m m in im u m SKGE3-3003 H u m id ifie r in le t Ø...

  • Page 31: Stage 7 -Flue Gas Venting Connection

    Ensure that flue connection to the humidifier is air tight. Failure to do this will result in damage due to moist flue gases condensing. Flue Gas Venting Neptronic® SKGE3 Steam Humidifier is a fan assisted non condensing positive Specification pressure flue gases appliance.
  • Page 32 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 33: 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 Weather proof Standard enclosure option Model Voltage Current Current (Amp) (Amp) SKGE3 230 V 1ph 0501, 0701, 0801, 1001 SKGE3 230 V 1ph 1202, 1502, 1702, 2002...

  • Page 34: 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 35 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Stage 9 –Electrical Control Connections Humidifier Neptronic® SKGE3 Steam Humidifier can be installed in conjunction with Neptronic® Control with HRO20 humidity controller. humidity controller To be wired if you intend to control Humidifier from HRO20 (Mode External in Control Setup menu - Display #200)
  • Page 36 Neptronic® SKGE3 modulating Steam Humidifier can be installed in conjunction with a VAV system, in this case Neptronic® SHC80 Duct humidity controller placed in the supply Air will act as a Hi level Duct Humidity sensor. Humidity will be controlled by Neptronic®...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Initial Verification

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Initial verification Initial verification and start up – commissioning – should be carried out by suitable qualified personnel. 1. Ensure that cabinet of the humidifier is installed in a location where the Clearance humidifier can be serviced correctly. 2.
  • Page 39 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 40: Commissioning - Operation Description

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

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: Control Set Up Menu

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Control Set Up Menu Display Description Values Control Mode: External CONTROL SETUP Selection of Control mode. Internal Control Mode Com Port If External is selected, the control demand will be received INTERNAL by the analog input; if Com Port is selected, the control demand will be received by the communication port (Bacnet option).
  • Page 44 CONTROL SETUP Selection of Tank operation, when SKG Humidifier is built Parallel Tank Operation with more than one module. SEQUENTIAL For optimum humidity control Neptronic® recommends sequential operation. CONTROL SETUP Lock On Capacity: Percentage Lock On Capacity Selection of Humidifier Capacity reduction...

  • Page 45: System Set Up Menu

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier System Set Up Menu Display Description Values SYSTEM SETUP Service Timer: From 400 to 3000 Hrs Service Timer Selection of delay between Service alarms. Increment: 100 Hrs 1000 Hrs Value is indicated in Hours. Default:1000 Hrs Auto drain Delay: From 1 to 25 Hrs SYSTEM SETUP Selection of Delay between automatic flush of evaporation...
  • Page 46 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 47: Alarms Menu

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Alarms Menu Display Description Operation Period: Displays the running hours countdown, it displays the reverse number of hours of Display # 107. ALARMS IMPORTANT: Operation Period H1: 1000Hr This countdown should be reset after servicing in order to remove alarm for call of H2: 800Hr service.

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: Personal Notes

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Personal Notes...

  • Page 52: Exploded Views & Parts List

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Exploded views & Parts list General General exploded view - Fig. 52 Item Description Model Part number SKG Cabinet All models SW G1012 Evaporation chamber assembly See detail Front door assembly See detail Master (1 ) module SP G1002-21 Front Panel Slave module...
  • Page 53 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Exploded views & Parts list Item 2 – Evaporation chamber assembly detail Evaporation chamber exploded view - Fig. 52 Item Description Model Part number Water tank All models SW G3208 Water tank gasket All models SP G2101 Band clamp All models SP G3150-M...
  • Page 54 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Exploded views & Parts list Item 3 - Door assembly detail Door assembly detail - Fig. 53 Item Description Model Part number Front door All models SP G1012-5 Air filter All models SP G4202 Air filter holder All models SP G1012-27 Spring washer...
  • Page 55 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Exploded views & Parts list Item 11 – Igniter assembly Igniter assembly - Fig. 55 Item Description Model Part number Igniter holder assembly All models SW GIGNHOLD-ASSY Igniter All models SP G2018-230 Item 11 – Internal flue pipe (SKGE3-2503 to 4004) Flue pipe assembly - Fig.
  • Page 56 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Exploded views & Parts list Water level sensor assembly Water level sensor assembly - Fig. 57 Item Description Model Part number Water level sensor assembly All models SW GWATLEV-ASSY Water level sensor All models SW GWATLEV-SUB...

  • Page 57: Multiple Modules Composition Table

    SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Multiple modules composition table Module Module Module Module 1 (master) (fig.56) Humidifier No of Module model number & quantity SKG100 SKG150 SKG180 SKG200 Model Modules SKGE3-0501 N/P SKGE3-0701 N/P SKGE3-0801 N/P SKGE3-1001 N/P SKGE3-1202 N/P SKGE3-1502 N/P SKGE3-1702 N/P SKGE3-2002 N/P SKGE3-2503 N/P...
  • Page 58 SKGE3 Steam Humidifier Personal Notes...

  • Page 59: 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 60 Neptronic®. 400 Bld Lebeau, Montreal, Qc, H4N 1R6, Canada 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 Authorised Distributor © 2013...

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