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LiveSteam

Installation and

Operation Manual

Includes installation, operation
maintenance and troubleshooting
information for your LiveSteam
humidifier

1506160-B| 12 JUNE 2013

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Page 1: ...peration Manual Includes installation operation maintenance and troubleshooting information for your LiveSteam humidifier 1506160 B 12 JUNE 2013 Important Read and save these instructions This guide to be left with equipment owner ...

Page 2: ...xcept to the extent required for installation or maintenance of recipient s equipment All references to the Nortec name should be taken as referring to NORTEC HUMIDITY LTD Liability Notice Nortec does not accept any liability for installations of humidity equipment installed by unqualified personnel or the use of parts components equipment that are not authorized or approved by Nortec Copyright No...

Page 3: ...stributors 7 Steam and Condensate Piping 7 Assembly of Single Distributor Humidifier 8 Assembly of Multiple Distributor Humidifier 9 Installation of LiveSteam Humidifier 10 Changing Orientation of Single Distributor Humidifier 10 Insulated Steam Distributors 10 Duct Support Bracket 12 Pressurized SAM e 12 Plumbing 12 Installing Actuator to Steam Valve 23 SAM e with Pressure Steam 23 Mini SAM e wit...

Page 4: ... to local and national electrical code Electrical connection to be performed by a licensed electrician CAUTION Plumbing Plumbing to be performed by a licensed plumber Drain water from humidifier can be very hot Do not drain to public sink All plumbing work should be done according to local plumbing code CAUTION Installation Do not mount on hot surfaces Do not mount in area where freezing can occur...

Page 5: ...ng system Reference the following systems for humidifier location Up flow affect The up flow affect is a result of the air velocity versus the steam velocity leaving the orifices of the distributor The air velocity is a product of the volume flow rate through a present cross sectional area The steam velocity leaving the orifices is directly proportional on the internal pressure inside the distribu...

Page 6: ...ng coil Good absorption will help evaporate steam Cooling coils designed for water Possible capacity drop due to condensation on the coil LOC 3 Warm air Good absorption If absorption distance is too long it may wet the fan LOC 4 Heating coils will help evaporate steam Air is mixed well Absorption may be a problem No drain pan on heating coil Cold air LOC 5 Not Recommended Filters may get saturated...

Page 7: ...sadvantages LOC 1 MOST recommended More air on the outside of the turn Uneven air flow in the duct LOC 2 Even air flow over the whole duct Possibility of wetting of the turning vanes Warning This type of distributor may produce a whistling noise as the pressurized steam decompresses within the distributor and is introduced into the airstream This noise may be increased with higher pressure applica...

Page 8: ... coils LOC 2 Heating coil will help absorb steam Minimum distance to the dampers could result in wetting LOC 3 Warm air Minimum distance to the dampers could result in wetting LOC 4 Not recommended Filters may get saturated Cold air If one zone requires most of the air quantity supplied to the system this zone should be the location for the humidifier Humidity will eventually equalize when the sys...

Page 9: ...Please consult your Nortec agent if absorption distance is a problem High limit humidistat is recommended in the mixed air duct System 5 Primary And Secondary Distributors Figure 6 Primary and Secondary Distributors On occasion you may need a secondary load to reach a higher RH level in one part of your operation i e Hospitals In this case the primary load will maintain the normal space condition ...

Page 10: ... provided with valve and actuator All single distributor humidifiers will be assembled at the factory if the interconnecting piping option is selected at time of order 1 Match the separator valve assembly with the correct distributor assembly Nortec will tag both assemblies 2 The o ring in the tube adaptor should be lubricated use silicone based lubricant 3 Slide the distributor into the tube adap...

Page 11: ...rect distributors Nortec will tag both assemblies 2 To ensure the same output from each dispersion tube connect steam supply from separator close to the middle of distributor header Figure 8 Multiple Distributor Humidifier 3 Steam jacket piping has to be secured to the distributor header to avoid possible separation Use gear clamp or similar device 4 Distributors have to be equally spaced in the d...

Page 12: ...butor Humidifier should be centered in the duct 4 The steam distributor should be mounted in a straight section of duct Please consult your Nortec agent if absorption distance is a problem For calculation of absorption distance please refer to Nortec manual Form 163D 5 Do not locate the steam distributor within 10 feet of high efficiency filters otherwise the filter will become saturated 6 Cut a h...

Page 13: ...right face assembly and steam outlets facing the air stream See Figure 10 The steam flow direction can be changed by opening the union and disengaging the nipple elbow assembly from the steam distributor turning the tube assembly 180º and reinstalling the nipple elbow assembly Warning LS distributors are designed to be supported by the steam piping connected to the unit Failure to properly support...

Page 14: ...11 LS Installation Manual Figure 11 Duct Support Bracket Flush with Duct Wall Figure 12 Duct Support Bracket Away from Duct Wall Figure 13 Duct Support Bracket with Angled Duct Wall ...

Page 15: ...he SAM e must always be returned to an atmospheric condensate return main Long condensate runs more than 20 ft should be oversized for better flow Refer to Figure 33 and 34 For proper trap installation refer to Figure 15 Installing Actuator To Steam Valve Dura Drive P N Nortec P N Assembly Instructions MS51 7203 DURA DRIVE ACTUATOR 150 7552 0 10VDC 150 7553 4 20mA 150 7554 On Off For 1 1 2 Bronze ...

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Page 17: ...onnecting Pin 2 Stem Extension 3 Set Screw 4 Lock Washer 5 Jam Nut 6 Actuator Figure 15 Step 1 Step 2 1 Thread jam nut on to valve stem all the way 2 Place lock washer over valve stem so that it seats against jam nut 3 Thread stem extension on valve stem compressing the lock washer Figure 16 Step 2 ...

Page 18: ...4 Step 5 1 Align stem extension hole with actuator plunger hole 2 Insert connecting pin 3 Tighten jam nut against valve stem 4 Insert set screw into actuator on most accessible side 5 Tighten 20 25 in lbs Figure 19 Step 5 Step 6 1 Release actuator by loosening locking mechanism 2 Refer to wiring diagram for wiring instructions 3 Apply power to actuator and ensure proper operation of valve and actu...

Page 19: ...ng pressures from 2 to 50 psi for all valves except for 1 1 2 which would be 2 to 34 psi and 2 which would be 2 to 19 psi Step 1 Ensure all components are accounted for 1 Connecting pin 2 Stem Extension 3 Jam Nut 4 Actuator Figure 20 Step 1 Step 2 1 Thread jam nut on to valve stem all the way 2 Thread stem extension on valve stem 3 Manually raise valve stem to up position Closed Figure 21 Step 2 ...

Page 20: ...se Figure 22 Step 3 Step 4 1 Thread actuator on to valve 2 Tighten valve mounting nut Figure 23 Step 4 Step 5 1 Align stem extension hole with actuator shaft hole 2 Insert connecting pin 3 Tighten jam nut against valve stem 4 Release Actuator by turning hex key 1 8 turn counter clockwise 5 The actuator should be putting tension on the stem and holding it closed up position Figure 24 Step 5 ...

Page 21: ...sembly Instructions MS61 7203 DURA DRIVE ACTUATOR 150 7556 0 10VDC 150 7557 4 20mA 150 7558 On Off For 1 2 St St Valves for incoming pressures from 2 to 50 psi Step 1 Ensure all components are accounted for 1 Actuator 2 Hex Wrench 3 Stem Extension Kit 4 Linkage Assembly Figure 25 Step 1 Step 2 Linkage Kit Includes 1 Connecting Pin 2 Stem Extension 3 Large Lock Washer 4 Small Lock Washer 5 Nut Not ...

Page 22: ...alve Mounting Nut 4 Copper Ring not used 5 Lock Washer Figure 26 Step 3 Step 4 Thread the two stem extensions together with the lock washer as shown in the illustration Figure 27 Step 4 Step 5 1 Thread the spacer on to the valve 2 Tighten the spacer as far down as possible Figure 28 Step 5 ...

Page 23: ...ghten as far down as possible 3 Manually position the valve in the fully open position Figure 29 Step 6 Step 7 Pre loading Actuator 1 Insert Hex wrench as illustrated 2 Rotate 1 turns counter clockwise 3 Lock Actuator by turning locking mechanism clockwise with a slotted screwdriver Figure 30 Step 7 ...

Page 24: ...oosely thread Valve Mounting Nut and Lock Washer on to Spacer as illustrated 3 Adjust Stem Extension by rotating to align holes on valve stem extension and actuator Figure 31 Step 8 Step 9 1 Insert Connecting Pin through hole in Stem Extension and actuator plunger Figure 32 Step 9 ...

Page 25: ...the Spacer Figure 33 Step 10 Step 11 1 Release actuator by loosening locking mechanism 2 Refer to wiring diagram for wiring instructions 3 Apply power to actuator and ensure proper operation of valve and actuator 4 Ensure proper response to control signal 5 The actuator should be putting tension on the stem and holding it closed up position ...

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Page 28: ...te return main Tap steam from top of pressurized steam main Steam components in grey are provided by Nortec Tap steam from top of pressurize steam main to avoid excess condensate Condensate from separator to be returned to pressurized condensate main Condensate from SAM e to be returned to atmospheric floor drain When pressurized steam enters the SAM e the pressure drops down to almost atmospheric...

Page 29: ...ns as a steam separator therefore an external steam separator is not required Steam components in grey are provided by Nortec Tap steam from top of pressurize steam main to avoid excess condensate Condensate from SAM e to be returned to atmospheric floor drain When pressurized steam enters the SAM e the pressure drops down to almost atmospheric pressure Therefore it must be drained atmospherically...

Page 30: ...n main Duct Width Duct Height Duct Floor Mounting bracket Steam components in grey are provided by Nortec Tap steam from top of pressurize steam main to avoid excess condensate Condensate from separator to be returned to pressurized condensate main Condensate from SAM e to be returned to atmospheric floor drain When pressurized steam enters the SAM e the pressure drops down to almost atmospheric p...

Page 31: ... used Steam components in grey are provided by Nortec Tap steam from top of pressurize steam main to avoid excess condensate Condensate from separator to be returned to pressurized condensate main Condensate from SAM e to be returned to atmospheric floor drain When pressurized steam enters the SAM e the pressure drops down to almost atmospheric pressure Therefore it must be drained atmospherically...

Page 32: ... days and then annually Separator No maintenance required Distributor No maintenance required Valve Should be inspected annually to confirm that steam is not leaking from the stem packing and the valve closes tightly Repack if necessary Valve Seat Lap seat if necessary Pneumatic Actuator Should be inspected annually to confirm that the diaphragm is not leaking air and the valve operates properly E...

Page 33: ...Discharges Water Condensate return line not draining 1 Back pressure on condensate line 2 Dirty steam trap repair or replace 3 Steam trap is wrong type Steam supply 1 Steam pressure is too low under 2 psi 2 Steam main flooding due to boiler discharging water with steam 3 Steam supply not taken at top of main 4 Distributor not level ...

Page 34: ...leaking air in actuator 5 Humidifier is undersized 6 Controller is out of calibration 7 Excess amounts of outside air 8 Open doors window loading shipping docks Humidity Swings 1 Controller is malfunctioning 2 Poor location of humidity sensor 3 Humidifier is oversized 4 Boiler pressure swings too widely 5 Pressure reducing valve is not working properly if installed Spitting During Start Up 1 Add t...

Page 35: ...94330 1 0 10 VB 7263 0 4 8 1594332 1 0 12 VB 7263 0 4 9 1594341 1 25 20 VB 7263 0 4 10 1594350 1 5 28 VB 7263 0 4 11 1594360 2 0 40 VBS 9263 0 6 31 1594201 0 5 0 1 VBS 9263 0 6 33 1594203 0 5 0 22 VBS 9263 0 6 01 1594205 0 5 0 4 VBS 9263 0 6 35 1594206 0 5 0 75 VBS 9263 0 6 36 1594207 0 5 0 95 VBS 9263 0 6 02 1594208 0 5 1 3 VBS 9263 6 0 37 1594209 0 5 1 75 VBS 9263 0 6 03 1594210 0 5 2 2 VBS 9263...

Page 36: ...45 kPa 50 psig 345 kPa 34 psig 234 kPa N A 19 psig 131 kPa SST 50 psig 345 kPa 50 psig 345 kPa N A N A N A N A N A 1507552 1507553 1507554 Bronze 2 in Valve 1 2 3 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 1 3 4 2 Bronze N A N A N A N A 50 psig 345 kPa N A 50 psig 345 kPa 1507556 1507557 1507558 1 to 2 in SS Valve 1 2 3 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 1 3 4 2 Warren SST N A N A 50 psig 345 kPa N A 50 psig 345 kPa N A 50 psig 345 kPa ...

Page 37: ... be attached to THE COMPANY until said products have been paid for in full and then said liability shall be limited to the original purchase price for the product Any further warranty must be in writing signed by an officer of THE COMPANY THE COMPANY s limited warranty on accessories not of the companies manufacture such as controls humidistats pumps etc is limited to the warranty of the original ...

Page 38: ...Sturtevant WI 53177 835 Commerce Park Dr Ogdensburg NY 13669 2209 CANADA 2740 Fenton Road Ottawa Ontario K1T 3T7 TEL 1 866 NORTEC1 FAX 613 822 7964 EMAIL nortec humidity com WEBSITE www humidity com Certificate No 002419 ...

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