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Healthy Climate HCSteam?16 Installation Instructions Manual

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HOMEOWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Shipping and Packing List

Items shipped
Model HCSteam−16 (Cat. No. Y3478) Duct steam injec-
tion, 16 gallons per day (5.5 Lbs per hour) 110−120 VAC.
Model HCSteam−35 (Cat. No. Y3479) Duct steam
injection, 35 gallons per day (12 Lbs per hour) 220−240
VAC.
Humidifier installation parts 10 ft. steam hose, steam
hose adapter, steam nozzle, water fill hose, condensate
hose, mounting template, installation instructions, product
warranty, steam hose clamps (2), condensate hose clamp.
Air proving switch kit (Cat. no. Y3786) includes 6' tubing,
switch installation sheet, two ductwork pressure tube taps,
mounting screws and anchors.
Other required items
1/2" water line
25 Amp dedicated electrical circuit
1−1/4" extension tube (can be plumbed into a open drain or
water drain receiver or a condensate pump that can hold 1
gallon of 140º F water then plumbed into a 3/4" drain line)
Before beginning installation
Check for shipping damage to cartons. Mark the shipping
waybill accordingly.
Open cartons and check equipment for shipping damage
or missing components; if found, immediately report any
discrepancies to the last carrier.
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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
HCSteam−16/−35 Residential
Healthy Climate
Humidifier
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
506746−01
05/12
Supersedes 01/12

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The humidifier must be installed in accordance with
all local and national standards.
Installation, adjustments, alterations, service and
maintenance must be performed by a qualified ser-
vice technician.
Before installing or handling the humidifier, please
carefully read and follow the instructions and safety
standards described in this manual and on the la-
bels attached to the HCSteam−16/−35 Residential
Steam Humidifier.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HCSteam−16/−35 Residential ® Healthy Climate Steam Humidifier INDOOR AIR QUALITY 506746−01 05/12 Supersedes 01/12 Table of Contents Shipping and Packing List ..... .

  • Page 2: Clearances, Unit Dimensions, And Component/Feature Specifications

    Table 1. Clearances, Unit Dimensions, and Component/Feature Specifications Clearances Unit Dimensions in. (mm) A 6 (150) B 6 (150) C 6 (150) in. (mm) Lbs. (kg) D 6 (150) A 13−1/2 (343) 16 (8) E 24 (600) B 8−1/8 (206) 22 (10) F max.

  • Page 3: Basic Humidifier Operation

    Basic Humidifier Operation STEAM HOSE ADAPTER FILL CUP DRAIN TANK USER INTERFACE / DISPLAY STEAM CYLINDER WATER INLET AND FILTER FILL VALVE ON / OFF & SET BUTTONS TEMPERING VALVE DRAIN PUMP Figure 1. Basic humidifier components STEAM CYLINDER CAUTION OUTLET FULL PROBE FILL CUP...

  • Page 4: Installation

    desired current is reached, the fill valve (1) will close and Positioning the humidifier the water will then begin to warm and produce steam. If the The HCSteam−16/−35 humidifier has been designed for water reaches the cylinder full probe (9) or if current rises on−wall installation.
  • Page 5 Installing humidifier on a wall Fastening to the wall Drill mounting holes in the wall using the installation template; then secure the humidifier firmly to the wall using the supplied screws and anchors (see figure 5). Dimensions in inches (mm) STEAM CONDENSATE 2−1/8...

  • Page 6: Plumbing

    Installing the air proving switch (included) Pressure between 20 psi and 110 psi (0.137 MPa and 0.758 MPa; [1.4 and 7.6 bar]) IMPORTANT − Failure to install the air proving switch Temperature between 33º F and 104º F (1ºC and will void the humidifier warranty! 40ºC) Flow−rate minimum of 0.21 gpm (0.45 L/m)
  • Page 7 STEAM HOSE STEAM CONDEN- INSTALL TRAP IN SATE RETURN LINE CONDENSATE LINE PER FIGURE 9. STEAM DETAIL A NOZZLE FILL CUP STEAM SUPPLY HOSE AIR TAP ADAPTER AIR PROVING SWITCH RETURN AIR TAP TO SUPPLY AIR TAP TO RETURN DRAIN OPEN AIR TAP LINE...

  • Page 8: Steam Distribution

    Water drain NOTICE WARNING Nozzle location is very important to the proper ab- sorption of the steam in the air stream. Select a loca- The drain pipe must be free without back pressure. tion observing the following: We recommend an external anti−flooding device nozzle must be installed in supply duct, (not supplied) to protect from faults of external hydraulic circuits.
  • Page 9 on the humidifier and the steam nozzle using metal Avoid the formation of pockets or traps where conden- hose clamps, so that these do not detach due to the sate may form. high temperature. Avoid choking the hose due to tight bends or twisting. Fasten the end of the hose to the steam hose adapter 5 ft (1.5 M) MAX.

  • Page 10: Wiring

    Wiring Power wiring All wiring must be in accordance with local, state and national electric codes. Power supply Steam Output External Power External Fuse (A) (single phase) lbs/hr (kg/h) Wire Gauge or Breaker Model Amps HCSteam−16 110−120 VAC 50/60Hz 5.5 (2.5) 1.80 16.40 AWG10...
  • Page 11 Humidifier Note 1. Blower interlock is required. low voltage Required Air Proving (not wiring panel Note 2. 48G96 relay field supplied. Switch (provided) used) Note 3. Remove factory jumper between AB−AB Conventional 24 VAC Humidistat (Cat no. X9553 or equivalent) Typical Air Handler / Alarm Furnace Control...
  • Page 12 ® Note 1. Humidification must be added in icomfort Touch thermostat during commissioning. Refer to icomfort icomfort ® Touch Installer Guide for details. ® Touch Note 2. 48G96 relay field supplied. thermostat Note 3. Remove factory jumper between AB−AB. Humidifier low voltage (not Required Air Proving...
  • Page 13 ® Note 1. Humidification must be added in icomfort Touch thermostat during commissioning. Refer to icomfort icomfort ® Touch Installer Guide for details. ® Touch Note 2. 48G96 relay field supplied. thermostat Note 3. Remove factory jumper between AB−AB. Humidifier low voltage (not Required Air Proving...
  • Page 14 Note 1. Blower interlock is required. HC DIGITAL AUTOMATIC HUMIDISTAT Humidifier DIP SWITCH SETTINGS FOR HUMIDISTAT− Note 2. 48G96 relay field supplied. low voltage ONLY OPERATION (not Note 3. Set signal type to 1" for modulating (Step 5, Figure wiring panel used) 22 [Page 17]).
  • Page 15 Interlock between HCSteam−16/−35 humidifier and furnace or air handler fan The following sequence of events must occur for The HCSteam−16/−35 humidifier must be connected to an HCSteam−16/−35 to produce steam: air proving switch (that is, a device that senses the flow of External humidistat contacts must close between ter- air in the duct provided by the furnace or air handler).

  • Page 16: Start Up / Start Up Checklist

    Make sure all electrical connections to the cylinder are Start−Up tight. HCSteam−16/−35 humidifier controller The power fuses are installed and intact. All control wiring is complete and tested. The HCSteam−16/−35 controller features a com- humidifier Air proving switch is wired to close when air flow is prehensive information display that shows the operation of proved.

  • Page 17: Operating The Humidifier

    During cleaning, the electrodes are powered and water fills drain tempering valve are activated for 3 minutes). Lennox until it touches the high−level sensor or the phase current recommends to perform two cleanings when starting a equals 20A, whichever occurs first. After either of the new humidifier.
  • Page 18 Table 3. Humidification Load Required, Gallon/day [Liter/day] (Ref: AHRI−Guideline F−2008) Volume of Building ft (approximate)] Type of Construction 8000 [227] 10000 [282] 12000 [340] 16000 [453] 20000 [566] 24000 [680] 32000 [906] 40000 [1133] Tight 4.3 [16] 5.3 [20] 6.4 [24] 8.5 [32] 10.6 [40.2] 12.7 [48.2]...

  • Page 19: Alarms

    Alarms In the event of an alarm, the red alarm LED ( ) will flash, the alarm relay will energize and the alarm code will flash in the display. Multiple alarms will flash in sequence, alternating with the main display. Pressing the reset/sel" button for 2 sec- onds will reset the alarms, although still active alarms will continue to display.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Causes Solutions The humidifier does not turn on 1. No electrical power. 1. Check the safety devices upstream from the humidifier and 2. On/off switch of the humidifier in position O" the presence of power. (OFF). 2. Close the switch on the panel: position I" (ON). 3.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Table 4. Limit Values for Water Supplying the HCSteam−16/−35 Humidifier Limit Values For Normal Water Limit Values For Low Salt Content Water Units Units σ σ μS/cm μS/cm 1250 Specific conductivity ( Specific conductivity ( R,20°C R,20°C Hydrogen ions (pH) Hydrogen ions (pH) Total dissolved solids (C mg/l...
  • Page 22 Replacing the cylinder 8. Verify cylinder model/voltage first. Then install the new cylinder in the humidifier by performing the previous WARNING operations in reverse. NOTICE Scalding hazard! The cylinder may be hot. Allow it to cool before Do not tighten the hose clamp so tight that it touching it or wear protective gloves.

  • Page 23: Replacement Parts

    Table 5. Replacement parts Item Part No. Description STEAM CYLINDER Y3481 CYLINDER STD. CONDUCTIVITY 110−120/1 5.5 LBS/HR MODELS Y3482 CYLINDER STD. CONDUCTIVITY 220−240/1 12 LBS/HR MODELS Y3484 CYLINDER LOW CONDUCTIVITY 220−240/1 12 LBS/HR MODELS Y3773 CONTROL MODULE 5.4 kg/h 220−240 VAC Y3774 CONTROL MODULE 2.5 kg/h 110−120 VAC ON/OFF SWITCH (special order)
  • Page 24 +070222075 rel. 1.2 dated 25/05/2012 506746−01 05/12 Page 24...

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