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ULTRA-SORB MP INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
INSTALLATION
Supply and drain connections and dimensions
Steam
supply
Steam
control
valve
Install strainer (same size as valve, or larger
than control valve) within 3 feet (1 m) of the
Ultra-sorb Model MP dispersion panel.
F&T trap
Model MP
OM-7854
Notes:
• See Figure 6-1 for required drain piping.
• For detailed information about steam piping, see
the
DriSteem Humidification System Design Guide
,
which can be downloaded from the Literature page
of our website: www.dristeem.com.
Drop
Seal
1” (25 mm)
air gap
To condensate
return main
From P-trap or
mechanical trap
Condensate
pump
Check valve
Note:
The Ultra-sorb Model MP must be installed
with the drain connection at an elevation
that permits gravity drainage. For lifting
condensate, use a condensate pump rated for
your application. Contact your local DriSteem
representative for pump selection.
Ultra-sorb condensate outlet
3/4” (20 mm)
minimum copper
Table 6-1:
Condensate piping for Ultra-sorb MP steam dispersion panel
Evaporative steam
Pressurized steam
P-trap water seal
(Figure 6-1)
Drop: 2" (50 mm)
Seal: 5" (130 mm)
Recommended
method
Drop: 2" (50 mm)
Seal: 10" (255 mm)
Inverted bucket trap
No
No
F&T trap
No
No
Condensate to open drain
Yes
Yes
Condensate return by condensate
pump
(Figure 6-2)
Yes
Yes
Condensate return to humidifier by
gravity
Yes
NA
Condensate return to boiler
NA
Yes
FIGURE 6-1:
P-TRAP WATER SEAL DIMENSIONS
FIGURE 6-3: STEAM SUPPLY CONNECTION TO A BOILER
(PRESSURIZED STEAM APPLICATIONS)
FIGURE 6-2: LIFTING CONDENSATE
SUPPLY AND DRAIN CONNECTIONS AND DIMENSIONS
