DriSteem Vapormist Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual
DriSteem Vapormist Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

DriSteem Vapormist Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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VAPORMIST and
VAPORMIST DI
ELECTRIC STEAM HUMIDIFIERS
Installation, Operation
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Maintenance Manual
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  • Page 1 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ® VAPORMIST and VAPORMIST DI ELECTRIC STEAM HUMIDIFIERS Installation, Operation Maintenance Manual For toll-free technical support call 1-800-328-4447...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Familiarizing yourself with this manual will help ensure proper operation of the equipment for years to come. This manual covers the installation and maintenance procedures for both the VAPORMIST and VAPORMIST DI humidifiers.
  • Page 3: General Information Product Overview

    Slide assembly under evaporating chamber provides easy removal for cleaning OM-82-4 Deionized water models (VAPORMIST DI) The VAPORMIST DI, shown here, is specifically designed for use with deionized or reverse osmosis Electrical water. conduit knockouts 1½" (DN40) or 2" (DN50) flexible...
  • Page 4: Dimensions

    VAPORMIST ® DIMENSIONS 24.2" Top view (614 mm) 2" (50 mm) 10.9" 2" (50 mm) (276 mm) 1" (25 mm) 2.25" (57 mm) Power wiring knockout Control or SDU Steam outlet wiring knockout Front view Left side view Venting 18.6"...
  • Page 5: Electrical Specifications, Capacities And Weights

    SSR control. line provides a separate 120V circuit for the SDU fan unit. • The SDU-E is available for all VAPORMIST models except those models using 240V/480V/600V/three- ** For wire sizing, the highest leg draw is shown due phase power with the SSR control option and to current imbalance.
  • Page 6: Locating And Mounting The Humidifier

    MOUNTING AND PIPING Locating and mounting the humidifier VAPORMIST piping The VAPORMIST humidifier is designed to attach to Water makeup piping may be of any code-approved the wall with lag bolts, and it should be installed in a material (copper, steel, or plastic). The final connection space located near an air duct system, unless using a size is ¼"...
  • Page 7 ® VAPORMIST PIPING VAPORMIST (standard water) field piping overview Steam vapor hose (maximum run 10' [3 m]). ¼" NPT (DN8) connection to water May also use pipe or supply line; water pressure must be tubing. between 25 psi and 80 psi (175 kPa and 550 kPa);...
  • Page 8 VAPORMIST ® PIPING VAPORMIST DI (deionized/reverse osmosis water) field piping overview Steam vapor hose ¼" NPT (DN8) connection to water (maximum run 10' supply line; water pressure must be [3 m]). May also use between 25 psi and 80 psi (175 kPa pipe or tubing and 550 kPa);...
  • Page 9: Wiring

    VAPORMIST WIRING VAPORMIST wiring Field wiring requirements All wiring must be in accordance with all governing codes, and with the VAPORMIST or VAPORMIST DI Power supply wiring diagram. The diagrams are located inside the (provided by Fused disconnect removable subpanel cover on the right side of the...
  • Page 10: Dispersion

    Mounting the SDU-I and SDU-E Both SDUs may be mounted on a wall directly above the VAPORMIST cabinet or mounted on a wall remote from the VAPORMIST. Use the mounting template on the box for correct placement. Two lag bolts are provided with each fan unit.
  • Page 11 SDU. If the SDU-E or SDU-I is installed immediately above the VAPORMIST, disconnect both hose clamps on the Field wiring is required to connect the SDU fan and steam hose, grip the hose and rotate it to break it loose...
  • Page 12 Throw phase, 60 Hz) and an airflow proving switch field-wired DC-1027 to the VAPORMIST humidifier electrical panel. A wiring diagram of the SDU-E is included with the unit. As steam is discharged from the SDU-E, it quickly cools and turns to a visible fog that is lighter than air.
  • Page 13: Using Single Tubes

    (82.5 mm) See the first note below. OM-351-1 Hose kit sizing by model Notes: • Use DRI-STEEM's hard pipe adapter kit to connect Maximum capacity of the steam outlet to hard pipe. Use a hose clamp to Hose kit Humdifier dispersion tube connect the steam outlet to vapor hose.
  • Page 14 3.25" (82.5 mm) Notes: • Use DRI-STEEM's hard pipe adapter kit to connect • The dispersion tube must be pitched a minimum of the steam outlet to hard pipe. Use a hose clamp to 1/8"/ft (1%) toward the drain when using a conden- connect the steam outlet to vapor hose.
  • Page 15: Dispersion Panel

    (82.5 mm) OM-351-1 Notes: • Use DRI-STEEM's hard pipe adapter kit to connect • Make sure header and tubes are square in the duct, the steam outlet to hard pipe. Use a hose clamp to slanting only to allow the pitch of the header.
  • Page 16: Drip Tee Installation

    VAPORMIST humidifier To dispersion device Tubing or pipe drip tee, by installer. DRI-STEEM part numbers for 304 stainless steel inline tees: 6" (150 mm) recommended • 1½" (DN40): No. 162710 • 2" (DN50): No. 162712 3/4"...
  • Page 17: Interconnecting Piping Tables

    ® VAPORMIST DISPERSION Maximum steam carrying capacity and length of interconnecting vapor hose, tubing and pipe* Copper or stainless steel tubing Vapor hose and Schedule 40 steel pipe Tube or Maximum Hose I.D. Maximum capacity Maximum length** Maximum capacity pipe size*** developed length †...
  • Page 18: Operation Start-Up Procedures

    Even though the VAPORMIST has an internal 1" (25 mm) air gap, some local codes may require backflow prevention. CAUTION: Only qualified electrical personnel should perform start-up Important: Minimum water supply pressure procedure.
  • Page 19: Control

    12. During normal operation, the keypad will 5. Confirm that the keypad is mounted on the display humidifier operating status. See the VAPORMIST with modular cable routed away from VAPOR-LOGIC manual for descriptions to high voltage circuits and connected to the J2 change any of the operating parameters.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Safety first. • If the VAPORMIST has an SDU mounted Water quality makes a difference directly above it, the SDU cover must be 1. Light to moderately hard water (2 to 10 grains...
  • Page 21 If found, replace. 5. Install the probe and probe plug assembly. Verify VAPORMIST torque specifications ground wire is solidly connected to tank. Torque Screw or lug location 6. Secure the chamber cover, making sure the cover inch-lbs gasket is seated and the chamber is sealed.
  • Page 22 DI water models (VAPORMIST ® 4. Inspect the valve inlet for debris. The VAPORMIST DI unit uses DI/RO water. Because these water types are mineral-free, cleaning the 5. Check the operation of the float valve and the evaporating chamber should not be necessary.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    VAPORMIST ® TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Troubleshooting guide for standard water models PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION Humidifier does not Incorrect or nonexistent supply voltage Check main line safety switch. to unit Check main line fuses. heat. Check for proper supply voltage.
  • Page 24: Vapormist Troubleshooting Guide

    ® VAPORMIST TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Troubleshooting guide for DI water models PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION Humidifier will not Control transformer Reset control transformer circuit breaker. heat. Humidistat is not calling Set humidistat to call. Inspect for faulty humidistat. Safety controls open Check safety controls, airflow switch, high limit humidistat, etc.
  • Page 25: Replacement Parts

    VAPORMIST ® REPLACEMENT PARTS VAPORMIST ® standard water model VAPORMIST DI model Note: Refer to the tables on the next page for replacement part numbers. OM-768...
  • Page 26 Tube weld, low water, Nut assembly, ¼-20, 167787 700650 short, VMDI 2-4 VM/VMDI 6-34 Tube weld, low water, Cover, tank gasket 167788 long, VMDI 6-34 * Specify humidifier model and serial numbers when ordering. Contact your DRI-STEEM representative to order parts.
  • Page 27 Screw, 8-32 x 1/2" PHMS Philips 700170-007 Nut retainer, 8-32 409593-001 Cap, black 409593-002 Dispersion chamber for SDU with 1½" outlet 160445-001 Dispersion chamber for SDU with 2" outlet 160445-002 * This is an assembly of multiple parts. Contact your DRI-STEEM representative to order parts.
  • Page 28 Blower, SDU99 external assembly Switch, airflow 406190 Screw, 8-32 x 1/2" PHMS Philips 700170-007 Nut retainer, 8-32 409593-001 Cap, black 409593-002 Tubelet, 0.375" x 0.375", molded 310280-006 * This is an assembly of multiple parts. Contact your DRI-STEEM representative to order parts.
  • Page 29 SSR, 600 V, 2-pole 408677-004 Wire channel cover 12.5" 408999-002 SSR, 480 V, 60 Amp, 1-pole 408677-005 Contactor, 32 A 407001-020 Contactor, 60 A 407001-021 * Refer to model for correct selection and quantity. Contact your DRI-STEEM representative to order parts.
  • Page 30 408677-001 Channel, wire 8" 408999-001 Housing, 75 Amp white connector 409585-001 Channel, wire cover 12.5" 408999-002 Plate, plug retainer 409585-009 Channel, wire 12.5" 408999-001 Contact your DRI-STEEM representative to order * Refer to model for correct selection and quantity. parts.
  • Page 31: Notes

    NOTES...
  • Page 32: Warranty

    DRI-STEEM’s entire liability, and the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy, shall be the repair or replacement of the defective product, or the refund of the purchase price, at DRI-STEEM’s election. DRI-STEEM shall not be liable for any costs or expenses, whether direct or indirect, associated with the installation, removal or re-installation of any defective product.

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