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Form No. 5500-32 Rev C
Code: +0700092EN REV 3.2 04APR2022
ENG
3.8 STEAM HOSES
To avoid these problems, remember one simple fact when running the steam hose: steam naturally flows up hill and
condensate naturally flows downhill. Run the steam hose or piping to avoid any kinks, sharp elbows, or low spots that could
collect or restrict the flow of steam to the distributor manifold, or the flow of condensate back to the humidifier. Support
the hose adequately to avoid sags. The following diagrams are provided as guidelines. Contact General Filters for unusual
installations.
IMPORTANT WARNING: Most operational problems are created by improper steam hose installation from the
humidifier unit to the duct distributor manifold.
≥5%
≥5%
1.5 m (5 FT max.)
3 m (10 FT max.)
≥20%
0 m (3 FT max.)
1.5 m (5 FT max.)
YES
1.5 m (5 FT max.)
without condensation drainage
horizontal stretch
Steam pipes
Condensate
Drain
Condensate drain
with siphon
Note:
The condensate
drain trap height must
exceed the static pressure
of the duct.
NOTE:
• The minimum slope of the steam delivery pipe in the
ascending section must be 20%;
• The minimum slope of the steam delivery pipe in the
downward section must be 5%;
• The maximum tube length is 4m / 13ft.
Typical installation of the unit
is located above the
steam distributor
condensate drain
NO
curvature radius too small
bottleneck
depression
no slope
no siphon
dip without
drainage
depression without
drainage
no condensate
drainage
≥20%
≥20%
≥20%
Fig. 3.k
IMPORTANT:
The standard steam unit comes with 6 feet (1.8m) of steam hose. Maximum total length of rubber steam
hose is 3.65m (12 feet). The maximum total length of insulated copper tubing may be up to 6.1m (20 feet). The maximum
combined allowed length of steam hose and insulated copper tubing is 9.75m (32 feet). In all cases, minimize sharp bends and
elbows. Use two 45° elbows instead of one 90° elbow. Hose inner diameter 7/8” (22 mm); Hose outer diameter 1¼” (30 mm).
Additional steam hose is available GFI #7513 / CGF #GF-20-2.
3.9 ROOM STEAM KIT
Refer to instructions included in the RMB15 (115V) / RMB35 (230V) Room Steam Kit.
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