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Page 1: ...humiSteam Lite commercial electrode steam humidifiers Installation Operation User Manual Read and save these instructions ...

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Page 3: ...uctions contained in this manual and on the labels applied internally and externally The conditions of the environment and the power supply voltage must comply with the specified values All other uses and modifications made to the humidifier that are not authorized by the manufacturer are considered incorrect Liability for injury or damage caused by the incorrect use of the humidifier lies exclusi...

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Page 5: ...ocedure 22 3 Operation 22 3 1 Manual Drain 22 3 2 Seasonal Shut Down 22 3 3 Alarms 23 3 4 Trouble Shooting 24 4 Maintenance 26 4 1 Periodic checks 26 4 2 Cylinder maintenance 26 4 2 1 Replacing the cylinder 26 Maintenance of the other plumbing components 27 4 3 Replacement Parts 28 4 3 1 Single Phase Humidifiers 28 5 Wiring Diagrams 29 6 Technical Specifications 30 IMPORTANT BEFORE beginning insta...

Page 6: ...f U 208 1 005 11 lbs hr D 230 1 Internal use only 1 Disposable Standard Conductivity 2 Disposable Low Conductivity Example UE003PD000U1 is a 7 lb hr 230 1 unit and disposable standard conductivity cylinder UE003 UE005 No Description 1 Steam generator cylinder 2 Water drain valve 3 Power contactor 4 Fuses 5 Power transformer 6 Relay board 7 On Off and Manual drain switch 8 Wiring terminal block 9 W...

Page 7: ...tom of the steam cylinder 11 As the water fills the cylinder it will reach the electrodes 10 and current will begin to flow As the water continues to fill the cylinder the current will increase and this is monitored by an amperage transformer placed on one of the power wires 9 When the desired current is reached the fill valve will close 1 and the water will then begin to warm and produce steam If...

Page 8: ... point where the steam will be used to minimize the steam hose length and condensate Certain clearances must be maintained around the unit A B C D E F Minimum Dimension inches 12 8 8 16 28 0 5 With room blower units other clearances are needed Unit Dimensions A B C D E F H Minimum dimension inches 20 72 72 24 20 72 24 UE003 UE005 Dimensions A 14 4 inches B 10 8 C 24 4 Weight packaged 35 3 lbs empt...

Page 9: ...and pull out to remove it Return it in reverse order 1 2 2 Fastening to the wall Using the screws and anchors supplied fasten the mounting bracket to the wall Be sure that the screws anchor firmly into studs or supports Note the unit installed weights from the Positioning section Once the mounting bracket is secured to the wall hang the unit on the bracket Fasten the remaining capture screws throu...

Page 10: ... 1 279 1 1163 1 Dry residue at 180 C R 180 mg l 81 1 358 1 195 1 813 1 Hydrogen ion activity pH 7 8 5 7 8 5 Total hardness TH mg l CaCO3 50 2 250 100 2 400 Temporary hardness mg l CaCO3 30 3 150 60 3 300 Chlorides ppm Cl 20 30 Iron Manganese mg l Fe Mn 0 2 0 2 Silica mg l SiO2 20 20 Residual chlorine mg l Cl 0 2 0 2 Calcium sulphate mg l CaSO4 60 100 Metal impurities mg l 0 0 0 0 Solvents thinners...

Page 11: ...ifier It is not glued or otherwise attached to the humidifier so it must be supported by itself Drain line must be installed and plumbed to an open drain immediately after the unit For proper operation of the unit the open drain should be installed before the trap if allowed by local code WARNING Do NOT use PVC piping unless the unit has the optional drain tempering valve installed UE003 UE005 Dra...

Page 12: ...AREL humiSteam Lite 12 Physical location of the supply and drain connections are located as shown below NOTE Carel can provide a drain tempering system which limits the water drain to no more than 140 F ...

Page 13: ...f the duct to match the steam pipe and condensate return as shown at right 2 Apply silicone sealant to the mounting plate and insert the pipe through the hole and secure it with 4 sheet metal screws 3 Connect the steam and condensate hoses using the hose clamps supplied If you are using the duct kit it includes the SDPOEM22 plastic steam distribution nozzle As with the stainless steel distributors...

Page 14: ...sharp elbows or low spots that could collect or restrict the flow of steam to the distributor pipe or the flow of condensate back to the humidifier Support the hose adequately to avoid sags The following diagrams are to provide you with some guidelines If you have a situation you are unsure of please contact the factory for instructions IMPORTANT Maximum length of rubber steam hose is 20 feet Insu...

Page 15: ...he Room Distribution Units for specifics on the blower units themselves Clearances required are shown below A B C D E F H Minimum dimension inches 20 72 72 24 20 72 24 UE003 UE005 Room Blower Unit Model VSDU0A Rated Power Volts 24 Air Volume CFM 112 Noise Level dBA 30 Operating Temp Humidity 14 to 104 F F RH 10 to 60 ...

Page 16: ... state and national electric codes NOTE to avoid unwanted interference the power cables should be kept separate from any control wiring Make sure that the TAM on the circuit board has the proper number of power wire turns through it and that the TA Rate DIP switches on the control board are set per the table at the bottom of this page Nominal Turns Voltage Voltage Current Power Output Output Throu...

Page 17: ...n air flow proving device Control wiring is made directly to the control board terminals 1 alarm output terminal block 2 control signal terminal block 3 DIP switches for selecting drain mode 4 DIP switches for selecting TA RATE Control Signal Terminal Block 2 in diagram NOTE DO NOT apply any voltage to terminals AB AB Connect external dry contact or jumper wire ONLY Terminal Function Electrical sp...

Page 18: ...it to operate Use jumpers if devices are not connected In the case where it is necessary to have the furnace fan start when humidification is needed a SPDT relay must be added to power both the fan and the humidifier per the diagram at right Alarm Output The H terminals allows connection to an on board SPDT alarm relay that provides No and NC contacts for remote indication of alarms The relay is r...

Page 19: ...or wall mounting Figure 2 shows how to assemble the unit for duct mounting The REHUMST has only two wiring connection terminals which eliminates any confusion Mount the REHUMST either on the wall in the area to be humidified or on the return air duct The range of the instrument does not permit its use as a high limit device Function RH Range Switch VAC FLA Humidistat 10 to 60 RH SPST 30 Vac 7 5 Am...

Page 20: ... the duct Put no more than 2 of tubing into the duct Caulk around the tubing where it enters the duct The high pressure tap is left open to atmosphere If the airflow switch is to be mounted to the supply duct pressure then simply drill a 7 16 hole in the side of the duct apply caulking to the large plate and mount the device with the large plate to the duct and the high pressure tap tubing mated t...

Page 21: ...ushed and external valves are open Drain is connected run to an open drain and has a trap under the unit Electricity is connected in accordance with instructions local codes and data labels in the unit The power fuses are installed and intact All control wiring is done and tested Airflow switch is wired to open on air flow loss If a hi limit humidistat is used wired to open on humidity rise above ...

Page 22: ...power to the humidifier press the top I part of the I O switch on the side of the unit The unit will then respond to the On Off humidistat After running the diagnostics the unit will start operation or flash an alarm indicating the humidifier is disabled or in alarm The alarm code will flash 3 Operation 3 1 Manual Drain Pressing the button on the side of the humidifier and holding it will force a ...

Page 23: ...der Shut down Active 1 Check that the fill pipe from the main to the humidifier and the internal pipe are not blocked or bent and that there is sufficient pressure 0 1 0 8 mpa 1 8 bar 2 Check the operation of the fill valve 3 Check that the steam outlet is not working against excessive back pressure preventing the flow of water into the cylinder by gravity 3 slow flashes of Red LED Lack of water 4...

Page 24: ...trapping condensate 2 clean the fill valve strainer 3 clean the fill cup 4 check for 24Vac at the drain solenoid valve and or drain solenoid replacement the thermal magnetic overload switch is activated 1 thermal magnetic overload switch is under rated 2 over current at the electrodes 1 check that the thermal magnetic overload switch is rated for a current of at least 1 5 times the rated current o...

Page 25: ...ains to control the minerals 2 If you are using a softener check the salt being used If it contains any additives discontinue use flush all lines and convert to pure salt or unsoftened water 3 Check the electrodes in the cylinder to be sure they were not damaged in shipping Humidifier continuously fills and drains without producing steam 1 Mineral has bridged between the electrodes 2 There is back...

Page 26: ... the blackening of the wall of the cylinder and replace the cylinder if necessary CAUTION always disconnect the main power before touching the cylinder in the event of leaks as current may flow through the water 4 2 Cylinder maintenance The life of the cylinder depends on a number of factors including the amount and type of mineral in the water the correct use and sizing of the humidifier and the ...

Page 27: ...ssary Check that the seal o ring is not damaged or cracked replace if necessary Drain valve Remove the valve body clean if necessary using the same cleaning solution as for the steam cylinder and a soft brush Drain pan Clean the pan of any mineral deposits and check that the water flows freely from the pan to the drain at the drain valve Supply fill overflow pipes Check that these are clear and cl...

Page 28: ...wer transformer 208 230 460 575 24 Vac 09C565A002 09C565A002 fuse holder 0606192AXX 0606192AXX fuse 0605319AXX 0605319AXX Electronic parts LED display ver C P UEKDP00000 UEKDP00000 control board ver C P UEP0000000U00UEP0000000U00 Spare parts for special applications Model UE003 UE005 Non openable cylinders 200 230 VAC 1 conductivity 125 350 µS cm BL0S1E00H1 BL0S2E00H0 Openable cylinders 200 230 VA...

Page 29: ...Installation Operating Maintenance Manual 29 5 Wiring Diagrams UE003 UE005 Single Phase ...

Page 30: ...s kg 35 3 16 Wet weight Lbs kg 41 9 19 Water Feed gpm l min 0 16 0 6 Water Inlet In mm 1 4 O D Comp Max Drain gpm l min 1 32 5 Drain Size In mm 1 5 8 hose 40 Min Drain In mm 3 4 19 Cylinders 1 Steam outlets mm 22mm x 1 30mm x 1 Pressure In WC Pa 8 WC 2000 6 4 WC 1600 Control 24 VAC 50 60 Hz 30 VA Operating F C 34 140 F 1 40 C 10 60 RH Water Type 15 116 psi 1 8 bar 125 1250 MicroMhos conductivity V...

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Page 32: ...eplaced or repaired CAREL USA reserves the right to inspect any part or installation before replacing or repairing defective parts After startup of the product labor for repairs or replacement of parts is not covered by this warranty Products not included in this warranty are NTC and PTC probes transformers TRA series and routinely replaceable parts such as steam cylinders and gaskets CAREL USA as...

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