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Nortec EL
Mounting
Installation Requirements
1. The location of the humidifier depends largely on the steam distri-
bution system. The required minimum clearances are shown on the
right. The table below shows the required minimum clearances for
a Nortec EL Space humidifier.
2. When choosing the location of the humidifier, install it as close as
possible to the steam distributor to minimize heat loss through the
steam line.
3. When possible, install the humidifier below the steam distributor.
Make sure that the selected location permits proper routing of steam
and condensate lines.
4. Allow adequate clearances around the humidifier for ease of mainte-
nance. Although the Nortec EL humidifier requires no side clearance,
Condair recommends minimum clearances of 6 in (150 mm) on the
sides. A clearance of 24 in (610 mm) between the humidifier and
the ground is required. Observe all local and national installation
codes. Condair is not responsible for any installation code violations.
5. Do not mount the humidifier on hot surfaces, or surfaces that can
freeze, or near vibrating components, or on the floor. In addition,
the mounting surface must be able to withstand temperatures of
140-158°F (60-70°C) that can be generated during operation of
the humidifier.
6. The humidifier should be mounted on a wall or other suitable surface
that offers a sufficiently high load-bearing capacity.
7. The Nortec EL humidifier should be installed in a drip-proof location
within buildings, where the ambient temperature is 41-104°F (5-40°C)
and the relative humidity is 5-95% (non-condensing).
W
D
H
0 in
(0 mm
)
min. 24 in (610 mm)
min. 15.75 in (400 mm)
min. 36 in
(915 mm
)
0 in
(0 mm
)
Minimum Clearances – Nortec EL Space Humidifier
Capacity
5 lb/h
(2.3 kg/h)
10 lb/h
(4.5 kg/h)
20 lb/h
(9 kg/h)
30 lb/h
(13.6 kg/h)
50 lb/h
(22.7 kg/h)
75 lb/h
(34.0 kg/h)
100 lb/h
(45.4 kg/h)
Low Speed
Dimension
"A"
(minimum)
9 in
(0.23 m)
18 in
(0.46 m)
75 in
(1.91 m)
86 in
(2.19 m)
174 in
(4.42 m)
189 in
(4.81 m)
248 in
(6.3 m)
Dimension
"B"
(minimum)
12 in
(0.31 m)
48 in
(1.22 m)
84 in
(2.14 m)
High Speed
Dimension
"A"
(minimum)
6 in
(0.16 m)
60 in
(1.53 m)
71 in
(1.81 m)
132 in
(3.36 in)
153 in
(3.89 m)
218 in
(5.54 m)
Dimension
"B"
(minimum)
12 in
(0.31 m)
Dimension
"C"
(minimum)
86.5 in
(2.2 m)
Dimension
"D"
(suggested)
12 in
(0.31 m)
30 in
(0.77 m)
B
C
D
D
A