GeneralAire Elite Steam Installation, Operating And Maintenance Manual
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- Page 1 Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manual Read And Save These Instructions...
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Page 2: Important Warnings
IMPORTANT WARNINGS BEFORE INSTALLING OR HANDLING THE APPLIANCE PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY STANDARDS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE LABELS ON THE MACHINE. This humidifier produces non-pressurized steam using electrodes immersed in the water contained in the plastic steam generator cylinder. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents 1: REMOVE HUMIDIFIER FROM BOX AND OPEN ................4 2: MOUNTING THE HUMIDIFIER......................5 ..............................5 OSITIONING ..............................5 OUNTING 3: STEAM DISTRIBUTION ......................... 6 ............................. 6 ISTRIBUTION ............................7 ISTRIBUTION .......................... 7 TEAM NSTALLATION 4: PLUMBING... -
Page 4: 1: Remove Humidifier From Box And Open
(take care not to lose the screw) Lift cabinet front cover upward about 1” and then pull forward to remove. Your Elite Steam humidifier will consist of: For duct mounted applications: 1 - Steam humidifier unit 1 - Duct steam nozzle 6' - 7/8"... -
Page 5: 2: Mounting The Humidifier
Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manual 2: Mounting The Humidifier Positioning The humidifier unit should be mounted as close as possible to the steam distributor nozzle or blower unit to minimize steam hose length and condensate losses. The unit has been designed for wall-mounting, and the wall must be able to support the weight of the unit in normal operating conditions (See bottom of page). -
Page 6: 3: Steam Distribution
3: Steam Distribution Room Distribution The room distribution unit is used to distribute the steam directly into the room, and is supplied premounted to the top of the humidifier. The drawing shows the minimum distances required to prevent humidified air from coming into contact with persons, or surfaces before the steam has been totally absorbed by the air. -
Page 7: Duct Distribution
Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manual Duct Distribution If a duct steam distribution nozzle is to be used, selected an accessible location on the duct, allowing at least 18” of straight duct (no elbows or obstructions) after the point where the nozzle will be installed and the clearances can be maintained as per the following drawings. - Page 8 If necessary, support the steam hose using braces or other supports. DO NOT try to pipe the steam to two different ducts or air handlers. The condensate hose should be trapped as shown in the two drawings above. This is to prevent steam from flowing through it.
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Page 9: 4: Plumbing
Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manual 4: Plumbing Connect Water Drain The humidifier periodically drains some hot water to remove mineral build-up in the steam cylinder. This water is generally in the range of 140 to 200°F, so the drain piping must be CPVC or copper. The drain line should be 1-1/2”... -
Page 10: 5: Power Wiring
5: Power Wiring Feed power wiring through strain relief in bottom of humidifier and tighten around wiring cable. Connect power wires into terminals N and L. A green/yellow ground terminal (which is also the chassis ground) is provided for connection of the ground wire. Power supply Rated specifications Voltage (1) -
Page 11: 6: Controls Wiring
Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manual 6: Controls Wiring Mount The Humidistat Please refer to the installation Instructions included with the Humidistat. Mount 12500 Air Pressure Switch (DS-20 Only) Mount Air Flow Switch on a vertical surface. Switch must be oriented vertically with the hose connections pointed down. -
Page 12: Wire The Controls
Wire The Controls The AB-AB circuit is completed through the Two pigtail wires are provided inside the 12500 Pressure Switch (“NO”, “C” terminals) electrical compartment of the humidifier. This and the E1 Humidistat (“OUT” terminals). “AB” to “AB” circuit is the low-voltage control for the humidistat and air pressure switch. -
Page 13: 7: Start-Up And Shut-Down
Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manual 7: Start-Up And Shut-Down Important Warnings: Before starting, check that the humidifier is in perfect condition, that there are no water leaks and that the electrical parts are dry; Do not connect power if the humidifier is damaged or even partially wet; When installation is completed, flush the supply tubing for several minutes by piping water directly into the drain, without sending it into the humidifier. -
Page 14: Shut-Down
Once started, the LEDs on the control panel at the bottom front of the humidifier will glow to indicate operation Position Means Green Left Power on Yellow Center Humidification in progress Right Signals and alarms. These are indicated by specific flashes. Sequence Of LED Flashes On Start-Up On start-up, the humidifier performs a sequence of flashes of the LEDs on the front panel. -
Page 15: Operating Principle And Other Functions
Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manual If during a shut-down the cylinder needs to be emptied, (which is recommended for seasonal shut down) press the drain button (down arrow) and hold until the water has been completely emptied, before disconnecting power from the unit. In the event of a malfunction of the drain valve, the cylinder can be emptied by lifting it from the bottom connection and slowly pouring the water into the drain pan. -
Page 16: Alarms, Troubleshooting
9. Alarms, Troubleshooting Alarms are indicated on the front display panel by a sequence of flashes of the red alarm LED. In the event of more than one alarm, these are indicated in sequence. Even if no longer active, the alarm status continues to be displayed by the flashing of the LED and the operation of the humidifier is stopped while the alarm is still present. - Page 17 Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting table Problem Causes Solution 1. No electrical power; 1. Check the external fuses and breakers 2. On/Off switch of the humidifier in Off and for power at the humidifier; position (O); 2. Turn the On/Off switch On (I); 3.
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Page 18: Maintenance And Spare Parts
10. Maintenance And Spare Parts Replacing The Cylinder WARNING: the cylinder may be hot. Allow it to cool before touching it or use protective gloves. To access the cylinder: Completely drain the water contained in the cylinder (see Shut-down); Turn the humidifier off and open the external disconnect; Open and remove the cover (see Removal and reassembly of the front cover);... -
Page 19: Cleaning The Drain Valve
Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manual Cleaning The Drain Valve Remove the drain valve group and disassemble it. Clean all parts in the same way as the fill valve, reassemble and reinstall. After cleaning and reassembly, restart your humidifier according to the Startup Instructions contained in this manual. -
Page 20: Spare Parts
Fuses in the auxiliary circuits The dimensions of these are 10.3x38 mm and are contained in cartridge-type fuse holders; to check the condition of the fuses, check continuity using a tester. Use fuses with the settings indicated in the following table. Fuses 1- 2 1A fast-blow Fuse 3 *... -
Page 21: Wiring Diagram
Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manual 11. Wiring Diagram RELAY 2 RELAY 1... -
Page 22: Technical Specifications
12. Technical Specifications Model DS-20 RS-20 Duct Kit Fan Kit rated power supply voltage (Vac) steam connection ( inches) 7/8” steam outlet pressure limits (inches w.c.) 0 to 8” w.c. operating conditions temperature 34 to 104 °F, humidity 10 to 60% RH storage conditions temperature 14 to 158 °F, humidity 5 to 95% RH... - Page 23 Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manual LIMITED WARRANTY The DS-20 and RS-20 humidifiers, if properly registered by the return of the attached warranty registration to General Filters, Inc., are warranted to the consumer against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of installation, so long as the product has been installed and operated in accordance with all appropriate manuals and wiring diagrams.
- Page 24 General Filters, Inc. 43800 Grand River Novi, MI 48375-1115 WWW.GeneralAir.com CGF Products 39 Crockford Blvd Scarborough, ON M1R 3B7 CANADA WWW.CGFProducts.com Form 20-17 rev. B...
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