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Because of this you should monitor your new unit during initial operation. Make sure that it has been properly installed and is operating to your satisfaction. Consult your HygroMatik specialists. We will test the quality of your water and advise you on installation and initial operation. Your HygroMatik steam humidifier will be carefully adapted to your particular application.
They will impress you with their safety, ease of use and econom- ical operation. In order to operate your HygroMatik steam humidifier safely, properly and efficiently, please read these operating instructions. Employ your steam humidifier only in sound condition and as directed.
Range of heigh conductivity Upper threshold Warning: HygroMatik steam humidifiers emit steam with a tem- perature of 100° C. The steam may not be inhaled directly. The HygroMatik Steam Humidifier is not designed for outdoor fit- ting. 1.2 Typographic Distinctions •...
2. Safety Notes 2.1 Overview These safety notes are required by law. They promote work- place safety and accident prevention. Warnings and Safety Symbols The safety symbols below identify sections containing warnings about hazards or potential dangers. Please familiarize yourself with these symbols.
Attention: In the event of leaky or faulty components uncon- trolled hot steam may flow. HygroMatik steam humidifiers are IP20-protected. Make sure that the unit is protected from drips in its installed location. Installing a humidifier in a room without water discharge requires safety devices to protect against water leakages.
3.3 Packing Note: Notice the symbols affixed to the packing box. 3.4 Interim Storage Store the unit in a dry place and protect from frost. 3.5 Check for Complete and Correct Delivery of Goods Upon receipt of the unit, confirm that: •...
4. Operation and Installation 4.1 Mode of Operation The HygroMatik steam humidifier utilizes the conductivity nor- mally present in tap water for steam production. Electrodes inside an enclosed steam cylinder are immersed directly into the tap water. They are connected to the alternating current.
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Please also see Section „Exploded View“. Location Designation steam nozzle vent pipe max. water level sensor electrode water drain, discharge top part of steam cylinder o-ring cylinder flange cylinder flange and o-ring lower part of cylinder solenoid valve water inlet blow-down pump o-ring cylinder base...
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The concentration of dissolved salts increases over time, which can lead to a rise in the conductivity of the water. If this contin- ues, conductivity may increase until a short circuit occurs. This could damage the unit, but in any case would significantly reduce the life span of the electrodes.
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The steam cylinder consists of a top (16) and lower (19) part joined with a cylinder flange. The seal between the cylinder and cylinder base (37), as well as between the top and lower part of the cylinder, is maintained using an o-ring (35). Warning: •...
5. Installation Warning: Installation of this unit to be attempted only by quali- fied personnel. We accept no liability for damage due to faulty installation. Obey all safety notes and warnings present on the unit. During installation the unit must be disconnected from its power supply.
Wall Mounting Note: The steam humidifier must be installed vertically in order to function properly. Note: The steam humidifier should be positioned such that draught effects are avoided. The minimum height is 0.15 m above floor level but we propose a height of 2m in order to avoid scalding.
For water installation please use the water connecting hose that is delivered with the unit. 6.1 Operation with Softened Water Warning: Unless special measures are taken, feeding softened water into the HygroMatik steam humidifier is dangerous. It can cause • unacceptably high conductivity •...
Note: Please contact HygroMatik if you wish to operate the unit with softened water. If using a water softening system, we recommend diluting the softened water with normal tap water to produce an overall hard- ness between 4-8°dH. This value can be set lower if the water does not foam.
» Use a cap nut (internal thread ¾“) with inner seal for a customer-provided water installation. 6.3 Water discharge min.: 250mm max.: 1000mm Warning: During blow down hot water with a temperature of about 95°C is being drained. If touched this can cause burns to the skin.
There is a 3mm-wide crack between the pump drain hose jacket and the inner surface of the housing drain connection. If water collects in the base plate, it will flow through this crack into the drainage system. 6.4 Water Installation Check Go down the following water installation checklist: ...
7. Electrical Connection Danger, Hazardous Voltage: All work related to electrical instal- lation to be performed by authorized personnel only (electricians or professionals with equivalent training). The customer is responsible for checking qualifications. Danger, Hazardous Voltage: Do not plug the steam humidifier into the power grid until after all installation work has been com- pleted.
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Type Standard Main Power Supply HY05 - HY45 1 x 400V/3Phase/N HY60 - HY116 2 x 400V/3Phase/N C01, C02 1 x 230/1Phase/N C06 - C58 1 x 400V/3Phase/N MS5, MS10 1 x 400V/3Phase/N 1 x 230/1Phase/N DBE 2 1 x 230V/1Phase DBE 6-45 1 x 400V/3Phase/N Other voltages are available on request.
MiniSteam: Type Power Usage Circuit Protection MS5, 230V/1/N 15,7 A 1 x 16 A MS5, 400V/3/N 5,4 A 3 x 6 A MS10, 400V/3/N 10,8 A 3 x 16 A DBE: Type Power Usage Circuit Protection DBE1 3,3 A 1 x 6 A...
After this check the unit can be switched on. Warning: The unit must be closed and locked. This guarantees that the cover is grounded. (only humidifier type HyLine and MiniSteam) Note: For initial operation, control, service, malfunctions, and circuit diagrams, consult the operation instructions for the Hygro- Matik-controls.
8. Maintenance The HygroMatik steam humidifier is easy to maintain. However, inadequate or improper maintenance can lead to operational malfunctions. Perform regular maintenance to give your unit a long life span. Warning: When performing maintenance work, please note: • During operation and also for a while after switching off the unit the steam cylinder is hot.
In extreme cases, water pretreatment may be necessary (soft- ening by dilution to approx. 4 - 8 °dH; decarbonization/partial desalination to achieve target reductions in carbonate hard- ness). HygroMatik would be pleased to refer you to companies special- izing in water treatment systems. 8.2 Access Electrical Enclosure »...
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» The basic PCB (C) is now accessable. Danger, Hazardous Voltage: Make sure the unit is switched off before installing or removing the display plate. Page 29...
8.3 Removing and Cleaning the Steam Cylinder Warning: Please follow the detailed instructions in these operat- ing instructions! The unit is only to be serviced by qualified, authorized personnel. Note the warnings and safety notes in the operating instructions. Failure to observe warnings and safety notes may result in injury, serious injury or death, and/or dam- age to the unit.
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» then: lift steam cylinder out of base remove flange clamps Cleaning open cylinder remove used O-ring clean cylinder inside. Do not use acids or other clean strainer chemicals Warning: Check the inside of the top part of steam cylinder for crust build-up and possible salt bridges (black grooves between the electrode leads).
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Reassembly connect upper and lower insert new O-ring part with clamps remove used O-ring insert new O-ring remove old O-ring place cylinder vertically insert new O-ring into cylinder base » Connect plug (10) to level sensor. » Connect plugs (4) to electrodes. Warning: The plug must be pressed down onto the electrode as far as it will go.
The humidifier switches itself off. Also see Section "Mainte- nance." When the electrodes are less than 1/3 to 1/2 of their original length, replace them. 8.4.1 Original Electrode Lengths Original lengths of HygroMatik large area stainless-steel elec- trodes are: HyLine: Type...
8.4.2 Uneven Electrode Lengths In most case, the longer electrode(s) will not be supplied with electricity for a time. Therefore they will not wear. The cause of the problem, such as a tripped circuit breaker, can be repaired. However, since the shorter electrode(s) have a greater specific load, the electrodes continue to wear unevenly.
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• black slime collects inside the cylinder, or • there is "lightning" in the cylinder, the conductivity of the water is too high or it isn't decanted often enough. In this case please contact HygroMatik. Page 35...
8.6 Cleaning the Blow- Down Pump » Remove cylinder, as described in Section: "Removing and Cleaning the Steam Cylinder” » Detach e-cable from the pump. » Detach adapter (30) from the pump. » Loosen screws (44) and remove the pump from the base.
» Place solenoid valve with seal in the borehole of the unit housing. » Attach solenoid valve tightly with screws (28). » Screw on water installation hose. » Connect e-cable to the solenoid valve. » Attach connecting hose (21) to the base. »...
9. Commissioning Warning: This unit is only to be started by qualified personnel. Switching off steam humidifier Warning: Before starting up the unit, make sure you know how to switch it off. » Switch off unit by setting control switch to “0” »...
11. Spare Parts MS5 MS10 Article no. Description E-2124010 Keys for safety, set=2pc. Safety lock incl. 2 keys E-2124012 Steam generation Steam cylinder CY4 transp. compl. with electrodes and Hand nuts ** B-3216067 Steam cylinder CY8 transp. compl. with electrodes and Hand nuts ** B-3204031 Top part of steam cylinder CY4 empty E-3216043...
12. Fax Form - Order for spare parts Fax Form Please copy, fill in and fax to HygroMatik GmbH Lise-Meitner-Str. 3 . +49(0)4193/895-31 Fax.No 24558 Henstedt-Ulzburg Tel. +4904193/895-0 Order of spare parts unit type *______________ serial no.* ___________________ commission: ______________ order no.: __________________...
13. Technical Data Technical Data Steam Humidifiers MiniSteam Type MS10 Steam Output [kg/h] Electrical Supply 230V/1/N/50-60Hz 400V/3/N/50-60Hz Electrical Power [kW] Current [A] 15,7 10,8 Fuse [A] 1 x 16 * 3 x 6 * 3x 16 * Control Type Basic, Comfort...
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