KEYS CENTRALLY WITH NOMINATED RESPONSIBLE PERSON. WATER Neptronic® systems are designed to be used with mains, reverse osmosis, demineralized or 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.
Foreword This installation and operation manual has been developed to facilitate the installation and the operation of the SK300-XL series electric steam humidifier. The strict application of these instructions will ensure the conformity of the installation and operation to the manufacturer's recommendations.
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Technical Specifications 3D opened view (Fig.1) Current (A) Steam cap. Multi-Steam Power Nb of Model (lb/h) 208V / 480V / 600V / header diam. (kW) outlets [kg/h] (in) [mm] see standard 3’’ SK330M 83.4 [41] SK300 IOM [76] see standard 3’’...
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Dimensions & Weights Power supply inlet Electrical controls inlet Back view Front view (Fig. 3) (Fig. 2) General Dimension & Weight Dimensions in inches [mm] Weight in lb [kg] Model Full of Empty water SK330M SK340M 48.1 SK370M [1221] [838]...
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SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Handling & Unpacking Lifting or handling MUST only be carried out by trained and qualified personnel. Ensure that the lifting operation has been properly planned, risk assessed and that all equipment has been checked by a skilled and competent Health & Safety representative and effective control measures put in place.
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Installation Overview All installation work must comply with local regulations. All work related to the installation of the SK300-XL 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).
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Stage 1 – Unit Positioning and Mounting General Any installation work MUST be carried out by suitably qualified personnel. considerations The following considerations should be taken into account before deciding on the location for the SK300-XL Steam Humidifier: ...
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Stage 2 – Steam Distribution Installation Fundamental Design Maximum steam velocity in a pipe should not exceed 40 feet/sec Concepts (12m/s) velocity. Velocities above this will generate noise. Minimum steam pipe gradient should be 7˚ i.e. 5’’ (125mm) rise in 40’’ (1m) run.
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SK300-XL 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 528lb/h (240kg/h) make your selection using the following rules: ...
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SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Stage 2 – Steam Distribution Installation Steam pipe work to Duct connections SK330M Insulated pipe Min. 2/5 H Air Duct Min. 7° pipe slope SK340M SK370M Ø3'’ (76) Min. 4'’ (100) Static pressure + 2'’ (50) ؽ'’ (15) (Fig.
Water supply installation should conform to local codes and regulations. Any installation work must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel. Water inlet Neptronic® SK300-XL Humidifier is designed to be used with mains, reverse Specifications osmosis, de-ionized and de-mineralized water.
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Stage 4 – 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: 140˚F (+60˚C) Specification Water Drain Outlet Pan Drain Outlet Model Connection size...
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SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Stage 5 –Electrical Supply and Installation Electrical Power The SK300-XL Steam Humidifier requires a 120, 208 or 240V single phase supply. Supply Model Voltage (V) Current (A) SK330M 208 – 3ph SK340M 208 – 3ph 480 – 3ph SK370M 600 –...
In case of opening of any on this contact. Operation of humidifier will stop and Alarm message will be displayed. Humidifier Neptronic® SK300-XL modulating Steam Humidifier can be installed in conjunction Control with with Neptronic® HRO and SHC humidity controller.
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SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Stage 6 –Electrical Control Connections Humidifier Neptronic® SK300-XL Steam Humidifier can be controlled with Neptronic® HRO20 Control with or HRO20 + SHR10 or SHC80 humidity sensors. humidity controller and room or duct HRO20 humidistat sensor SHR10 SK300...
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VAV System Neptronic® SK300-XL modulating Steam Humidifier can be installed in conjunction with a VAV system, in this case Neptronic® SHC Duct humidity sensor will act as a Hi level Duct Humidity sensor. Humidity will be controlled by Neptronic® SHR or SHC Room or Duct humidity controller.
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SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Stage 6 –Electrical Control Connections Controls Typical humidifier control system should include along with the humidifier: A wall or return duct humidistat placement A high limit duct humidistat, An air proving switch. Placement of these devices is critical to proper operation of the overall system. ...
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Initial verification & Start up Initial verification and start up – commissioning – should be carried out by suitable qualified personnel. 1. Ensure that the humidifier cabinet is installed in a location where the Clearance humidifier can be serviced correctly. 2.
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Commissioning – Operation description Control Panel Control panel of Neptronic® SK300-XL Steam humidifier is equipped with a user Description friendly LCD display and extensive access to status, alarms, and set-up menus. SK390 Rev. 3.5 Alphanumeric Display: Indicates all operation parameters and the error messages.
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Operation display Description display modes ''OFF'' Mode N E P 3 . 6 When the rocker switch is in the ''OFF'' position, the display shows the model of S K 3 9 0 M the humidifier and the program version number. (Illus.
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier List of alarms When the following conditions occur, the diagnostic messages override the scrolling information: Display Description Comment Modulating humidifier: No analog signal to the humidifier. On/Off humidifier: Humidity level has exceeded the set point No demand of the humidistat or humidity level has exceeded the set D E M A N D point on the high limit humidistat or airflow is not detected by...
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Programming mode To enter into programming mode, please push button at any time, to advance the program function to the next programming step in the menu push the same button twice. Unless other instructions, you can make a selection by using &...
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Control PC Board Main Printed circuit board designated is common to all SK300-XL series humidifier, ON/OFF or modulating; this pc board is equipped with an advanced microprocessor which controls all the humidifier functions. The Printed circuit board which is directly connected onto the main pc board is installed only on modulating model (suffix M).
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier Wiring diagram Heating Contactor stage 2 element Black Black Black Black Marine Black Black Purple Fuses Purple Marine Relay Heating element Contactor stage 3 Black Purple Black Black Black Black Black Fuses Purple A16 A17 Heating element Contactor stage 1 Yellow Black...
SK300-XL Steam Humidifier 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"...
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Neptronic® Head office: 400 Blvd Lebeau, Montreal, Qc, H4N 1R6, CANADA Tel.: (1) 514 333-1433 Fax: (1) 514 333-3163 Customer service Fax: (1) 514 333-1091 Toll free: 1 800 361-2308 Business hours: from Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Eastern Time) Toll free US: 1 800 883-7943 www.neptronic.com...
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