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MiniVap

Positioning the MiniVap Unit

DOs

DO mount the unit indoors.

DO  mount  the  unit  close  to  the  steam  nozzle  /  steam  pipe 
position.

DO  ensure  adequate  service  access  to  the  front  of  the  unit 
(min 700mm).

DO  remove  the  cylinder,  if  necessary,  to  access  the  mounting 
holes in the back of the steam section.

DO  use  M6  projecting  type  wall  bolts  or  equivalent  fixings  to 
mount the unit in position.

DO mount unit with a Room Distribution Unit (RDU) so that the 
steam  discharge  is  above  head  height.    (An  RDU  includes  a 
steam nozzle and a small fan with 230Vac motor.)

DON’Ts

DON’T mount the unit outside.

DON’T  install  the  unit  close  to  sources  of  strong  electro-
magnetic  emissions  eg  variable  speed  lift  motor  drives,  KVA 
transformers, etc.

DON’T mount unit in an unventilated enclosure.

DON’T mount in a position requiring ladder access to the unit.

DON’T  install  the  unit  behind  a  false  ceiling  or  other  situation 
where  an  unusual  malfunction  (eg  water  leak)  would  cause 
damage.

DON’T install the unit in an area which will be hosed down.

DON’T  install  the  unit  where  the  ambient  air  temperature  can 
exceed 35°C.

DON’T mount the unit inside a cold-room or other  place  where 
temperature  and  humidity  conditions  can  cause  condensation 
on electrical components.

DON’T mount the unit where  the sound of a  contactor opening 
/  closing  and  water  flow  in  a  pipe  would  be  unacceptable  eg
libraries, private apartments, etc.

Summary of Contents for MiniVap LMV2

Page 1: ...Failure to observe manufacturer s recommendations may invalidate warranty Vapac Humidity Control Limited reserves the right to change the design or specification of the equipment described in this manual without prior notice Vapac equipment is manufactured in England by Vapac Humidity Control Limited ...

Page 2: ...T install the unit close to sources of strong electro magnetic emissions eg variable speed lift motor drives KVA transformers etc DON T mount unit in an unventilated enclosure DON T mount in a position requiring ladder access to the unit DON T install the unit behind a false ceiling or other situation where an unusual malfunction eg water leak would cause damage DON T install the unit in an area w...

Page 3: ...ean and then re seat it Plumbing Drain Connections DO s DO use copper pipe or plastic pipe rated for 100 C DO arrange to discharge drain water from the unit into a vented and trapped drain at a position where flash steam rising from the drain line tundish will not pose a problem for the Vapac or other equipment DO provide adequate fall for the drain pipework to allow free flow of water drained fro...

Page 4: ...t 22mm Do use Vapac steam hose or well insulated copper pipe Do keep steam hose as short as possible under 2m for maximum efficiency DO arrange to have a vertical rise immediately over the unit of 300mm DO use the full height available between unit and steam nozzle to provide maximum slope min 12 20 for condensate to drain back to the steam cylinder or down to a condensate separator Always provide...

Page 5: ...ical connections to the unit it is necessary to detach the electrical section To do this open the door disconnect the hose and the electrode caps from the steam cylinder then remove the steam cylinder from the cabinet by lifting it out of the manifold Next undo and remove the two screws which hold the electrical panel to the outer cabinet see Fig 2 and ease the whole electrical section forward see...

Page 6: ...onse to extreme fault conditions identified as High Over current STOP Drain Fault STOP no drain function Feed Fault STOP water not reaching cylinder The stop condition on the MiniVap PCB will be cleared by switching the unit off and on When a stop condition occurs follow the service and maintenance procedure to inspect the steam cylinder and the drain pump User LEDs Description 1 OFF Unit in shutd...

Page 7: ...is needed to prevent material lodging in the valve seat or blocking the small flow control restrictor which is fitted in the valve Fault Service Indications Requiring Operator Intervention User LED 1 State Description 1 AMBER Drain fault 2 AMBER flashing 1 second period Feed fault 3 AMBER flashing 2 second period Over current fault 4 GREEN Service now 1 2 3 Fault Stop Once the problem has been cle...

Page 8: ...l cup internal u tube Drain Fault Check drain pump operates check when draining the water runs to drain and doesn t return to the cylinder via the Tundish fill cup blocked internal drain hose or problem with the Tundish fill cup internal u tube Over Current Fault check the unit drains correctly check the cylinder electrodes are not damaged or mis aligned in the cylinder MiniVap Specification Model...

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Page 10: ...10 Vapac Humidity Control Ltd Fircroft Way Edenbridge Kent TN8 6EZ Tel 01732 863447 Fax 01732 865658 www eaton williams com INSTALLATION NOTES ...

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