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DRISTEEM GTS HUMIDIFIER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

Operation 

START-UP CHECKLIST

After the system is installed and connected to gas, electrical, water supplies, and controls, check the following items:

  Verify that the GTS humidifi er, controls, piping, electrical connections, steam supply, and dispersion units are 

installed according to the following:
•  Installation instructions in this manual
• 

Vapor-logic version 5 Installation and Operation Manual

 (shipped with the humidifi er)

– Installation 

section

– Installation 

checklist

•   Ladder style wiring diagram (shipped inside humidifi er)
•   External connections wiring diagram (shipped inside humidifi er)
•   Gas connection instructions in this manual
•  Mounting instructions in this manual
•   All governing codes

 

Piping (gas

)

•  

Verify that the gas type supplied to the humidifi er matches the humidifi er nameplate label. 

•  

Verify that all fi eld-installed and humidifi er gas piping has been tested for leaks.

Note:

 Soap and water are not recommended for leak testing. See “Leak testing” on page 9.

 

Piping (steam, drain, supply water)

Verify that all piping connections have been completed as recommended and that water pressure is available.

 

Electrical

Verify that all wiring connections have been made in accordance with all governing codes and the GTS wiring 
diagrams.

 

Control wiring

Verify that all control wiring has been completed as specifi ed and required for correct and safe operation of the 
GTS humidifi er. 

 

Tank

Verify that the humidifi er tank is: 
•   Securely installed and level before fi lling with water.
•   Level from front to back and from side to side after it is full of water.

START-UP

  

WARNING

 

Only qualifi ed electrical and gas personnel should perform start-up.

Refer to the 

Vapor-logic version 5 Installation and Operation Manual 

for 

details about commissioning, menu navigation, fi rmware updates, humidifi er 
troubleshooting, and more.

During start-up and operation, the humidifi er operating status appears on 
the Vapor-logic keypad/display Home screen (Figure 14-1). Do not leave 
the humidifi er unattended during initial start-up; monitor operation through 
multiple fi ll cycles.

To change Mode or Set point:

1.   Press Up or Down arrow to highlight Set point or Mode, then press Enter 

to confi rm selection.

2.   Press Up or Down arrow to increase or decrease highlighted value, then 

press Enter to confi rm.

Note:

  For example, to create a call for humidity, increase SET PT to an RH 

that is higher than the displayed SPACE RH. 

Press this softkey 

to access Status, 

Diagnostics, 

Alarms, and Setup.  

Press arrow keys 

to navigate or to 

change values. 

Press Enter to 

confi rm selections.

FIGURE 14-1: HOME SCREEN

Mode and set point can be changed from the 
Home screen. Other parameters displayed here 
can be changed in the Setup menu.

Summary of Contents for GTS-100

Page 1: ...b b b l l l l l l l he he he he he e he e e ere re re re re re re re r Following installation of this steam generating humidifier the installer shall instruct the user in the operation of the steam g...

Page 2: ...ly water piping requirements for all water types 5 Supply water piping Tap softened water 6 RO DI water option 6 Supply water flow rates 6 Supply water guidelines 6 Drain piping 7 Gas piping 8 Combust...

Page 3: ...the European countries listed below Table 1 3 Authorized countries of destination Austria AT Latvia LV Belgium BE Lithuania LT Bulgaria BG Luxembourg LU Cyprus CY Malta MT Czech Republic CZ Netherland...

Page 4: ...ers off and tries to fill the tank If unable to fill the tank within a defined time period an Excessive refill time alarm appears in the Vapor logic Alarm Log The burners remain off until this alarm i...

Page 5: ...off switch if DI RO water option Water level probe Float operated low water cutoff switch if DI RO water option Thermal trip Temperature sensor Tap softened water GTS humidifier shown Steam hose or tu...

Page 6: ...f the structure When such locations cannot be avoided install a suitable drain pan adequately drained under the humidifier The pan must not restrict combustion airflow If located in an insulated space...

Page 7: ...er system while servicing To minimize electrolytic corrosion install insulating unions to make connections between copper and other dissimilar metal fittings such as galvanized steel Humidifier tank m...

Page 8: ...r option If a GTS humidifier with the RO DI water option is supplied with tap softened fill water the float valve assembly will become clogged and particulate will accumulate on the low water cutoff s...

Page 9: ...s adversely affecting their life and performance An open drain with a 25 mm air gap between the drain piping and the drain is required Locate the air gap only in spaces with adequate temperature and a...

Page 10: ...ches when connecting piping to humidifier or controls Provide a drip leg before each humidifier and in the line where low spots cannot be avoided Take off to humidifier should come from top or side of...

Page 11: ...nnection immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the appliance Use this tap to check pressure with all burners running Leak testing After installation check field piping and humidifier ga...

Page 12: ...xygen for proper combustion openings must be provided to allow outside air to enter the space where the humidifier is located Enclosed spaces such as equipment rooms must be vented for combustion air...

Page 13: ...piping All GTS models have a single point connection to the blower inside the front door See Figure 11 3 When running PVC or CPVC piping for sealed combustion the maximum allowable distance to the out...

Page 14: ...ed according to the provisions of the governing codes Venting Vent connector serving this appliance shall not be connected into any portion of mechanical draft systems operating under positive pressur...

Page 15: ...L VENTING REQUIREMENTS Contact your DriSteem distributor for all horizontal venting parts Ensure that distances from vent terminal to adjacent public walkways buildings and openable windows and buildi...

Page 16: ...e GTS wiring diagrams Control wiring Verify that all control wiring has been completed as specified and required for correct and safe operation of the GTS humidifier Tank Verify that the humidifier ta...

Page 17: ...l down as described here NOTE Insulated and uninsulated tanks will have hot surfaces Verify that there is no call for humidity and that the aquastat set point adjusted using the keypad display Setup s...

Page 18: ...minerals have hardened in the water seal Clean the low water cutout probe Remove the electrical access panel and inspect the probe rod for mineral accumulation The probe rod is located on the top of t...

Page 19: ...ward and physically sound without holes or excessive corrosion Ensure that physical support of the humidifier is sound without sagging cracks or gaps between floor stand or tank flanges Ensure that th...

Page 20: ...ns BURNER MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY Under normal use conditions the burner s should not need cleaning for a minimum of five years However depending on the operating environment the burner s may require pe...

Page 21: ...less than 40 ppm low single digits is the norm CO2 from 8 to 10 preferably 9 O2 between 4 and 7 Flue Temperature less than 204 C plus room temperature Burner efficiency greater than 80 Orange color f...

Page 22: ...act negligence strict liability in tort or any other legal theory even if DriSteem has notice of the possibility of such damages By purchasing DriSteem s products the purchaser agrees to the terms and...

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