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InstallatIon and operatIng InstructIons

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Page 1: ...Installation and Operating Instructions Electrode Humidifiers 2549892 EN 1112 Condair EL2 ...

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Page 3: ...erview water installation 36 5 5 2 Notes on water installation 37 5 5 3 Inspecting the water installation 38 5 6 Electric installation 39 5 6 1 Wiring diagram Condair EL2 39 5 6 2 Notes on electric installation 40 5 6 3 Unit configuration 42 5 6 4 Inserting the EL2 Card 44 5 6 5 Inspecting the electrical installation 44 6 Operation 45 6 1 Function of the display and operating elements 45 6 2 Commi...

Page 4: ...ry appropriate cross ref erences are made to these publications in the present documentation 1 Introduction We thank you for having purchased the steam humidifier Condair EL2 The steam humidifier Condair EL2 incorporates the latest technical ad van ces and meets all recog nized safety standards Nevertheless improper use of the Condair EL2 may result in danger to the user or third parties and or im...

Page 5: ... operating instructions in a safe place where it can be im mediately accessed If the equipment changes hands the documentation should be passed on to the new operator If the documentation gets mislaid please contact your Condair supplier Language versions The present installation and operating instructions are available in various languages Please contact your Condair supplier for information Copy...

Page 6: ... authorised by the owner For safety and warranty reasons any action beyond the scope of this manuals must be carried out only by qualified personnel authorised by the manufacturer It is assumed that all persons working with the Condair EL2 are familiar and comply with the appro priate regulations on work safety and the prevention of accidents Intended use The steam humidifier Condair EL2 is intend...

Page 7: ...operation as described in chapter 6 5 then wait until the steam cylinder has cooled down sufficiently thus prevent ing danger of burning Behaviour in case of danger If it is suspected that safe operation is no longer possible then the Condair EL2 should immedi ately be shut down and secured against accidental power up according to chapter 6 5 This can be the case under the following circumstances ...

Page 8: ... kg h Model Condair EL2 Unit size Unit small Unit large 400V3 400V 3 50 60Hz 5 5 1 8 8 1 15 15 1 23 23 1 32 32 1 45 45 1 230V3 230V 3 50 60Hz 5 5 1 8 8 1 15 15 1 23 23 1 32 32 1 230V1 230V 1 50 60Hz 5 5 1 8 8 1 Other heating voltages on request Key model designation Example Condair EL2 45 400V3 Product designation Maximum steam capacity in kg h Heating voltage 400V 3 50 60Hz 400V3 230V 3 50 60Hz 2...

Page 9: ... Type EL2 45 Ser Nr XXXXXXX 02 10 Heating Voltage 400V 3 50 60Hz Power 33 8 kW Steam Capacity 45 0 kg h Ctrl Voltage 230V 1 50 60Hz Water Pressure 1 10 bar Made in Switzerland Type designation Serial number 7 digits Month Year Heating voltage Maximum steam capacity per unit Admissible water supply pressure Power consumption Control voltage Field with certification symbols ...

Page 10: ...in info key 9 Operation status indicators 10 Unit switch 11 Water cup 12 Filling hose 13 Water supply hose 14 Overflow hose 15 Inlet valve 16 water supply connector not visible 17 Drain connector not visible 18 Drain valve 19 Steam cylinder 20 Electrode plug 21 Level sensor 22 Steam outlet 23 Type plate 24 Data plate EL2 Card The illustration above shows the large unit 18 17 1 2 3 8 4 5 7 6 9 10 1...

Page 11: ...uired capacity due to lowering of the water level e g because of the evaporation process or drainage the inlet valve opens until the required capacity is available again If the required steam capacity is lower than the actual output the inlet valve is closed until the desired capacity is achieved by lowering of the water level evaporation process Level monitoring A sensor provided in the steam cyl...

Page 12: ...on recommended 8 Funnel with siphon building side 9 Water drain hose accessory DS22 10 Control voltage supply 11 Heating voltage supply 12 Cable openings 13 Steam hose accessory DS Z10 14 Condensate hose accessory KS10 15 Steam distribution pipe accessory 41 61 81 16 Fan unit accessory FAN3 EL2 DS22 9 8 10 11 1 2 3 15 13 12 KS10 61 41 81 Z10 16 FAN3 EL2 L FAN3 EL2 M 13 DS60 DS22 DS80 4 KS10 14 Z26...

Page 13: ... of remote displays for Operation Steam Fault and Service RFI OPS Overpressure set Kit for mounting the water cup to the unit cover when operating the steam humidi fiers in systems with a duct air pressure of up to 10 kPa OPS THV Terminals heating voltage Separate terminals for systems where direct connection of heating voltage to main contactor standard version is not permitted by local regulatio...

Page 14: ...able steam cylinder A363 A464 A674 A664 Cleanable steam cylinder D363 D464 D674 D664 For low water conductivity Exchangeable steam cylinder A343 A444 A 654 A644 Cleanable steam cylinder D343 D444 D654 D644 Condair EL2 230V3 5 8 15 23 32 For water conductivity from 125 to 1250 µS cm Exchangeable steam cylinder A343 A444 A644 Cleanable steam cylinder D343 D444 D644 Condair EL2 230V1 5 8 For water co...

Page 15: ...x 61 1x 81 Steam distribution system OptiSorp details see chapter 3 7 2 System 1 Fan unit details see chapter 3 7 2 FAN3 EL2 M FAN3 EL2 L Steam hose meter 1x DS22 1x DS60 1x DS80 Condensate hose meter 1x KS10 Accessories for humidity control Condair EL2 230V1 5 8 400V3 5 8 15 23 32 45 230V3 5 8 15 23 32 Duct humidistat HBC 1 pcs per system Room humidistat HSC 1 pcs per system General accessories C...

Page 16: ...dth B Type 41 Type 61 Type 81 in mm 2 in mm 41 200 200 210 400 41 350 61 350 81 350 3 350 400 600 41 500 61 500 81 500 3 500 550 750 41 650 61 650 81 650 650 700 900 41 800 61 800 81 800 800 900 1100 41 1000 61 1000 81 1000 1000 1100 1300 41 1200 61 1200 81 1200 1200 1300 1600 61 1500 81 1500 1500 1600 2000 61 1800 81 1800 1800 2000 2400 61 2000 81 2000 2000 2200 2600 81 2300 2300 2500 2900 81 250...

Page 17: ... the original packaging The weight of the small and the large unit is more than 20 kg weight without packaging small unit 23 kg large unit 28 kg Therefore always transport the unit with the help of another person or use a forklift or a crane Always place the unit on its back side Packaging Keep the original packaging of the Condair EL2 for later use In case you wish to dispose of the packaging obs...

Page 18: ...eam hoses and the steam distributors any heat loss of the unit as well as any absorption or release of humidity of materials located in the room being humidi fied In addition the calculated steam capacity does not consider any losses caused by the draining rate depending on the water quality as well as any losses occur if the steam humidifier is operated on a mains circuit with a ground fault circ...

Page 19: ...ge 400V3 400V 3 50 60Hz 5 5 1 8 8 1 15 15 1 23 23 1 32 32 1 45 45 1 230V3 230V 3 50 60Hz 5 5 1 8 8 1 15 15 1 23 23 1 32 32 1 230V1 230V 1 50 60Hz 5 5 1 8 8 1 Other heating voltages on request 4 2 Selecting the options an accessories For selecting the options and accessories see chapter 3 6 and 3 7 Condair EL2 45 400V3 ...

Page 20: ...ith a large portion of supply air low supply air temperature post humidification orvariableairflowvolume Ifthesupplyair hum idityexceeds the preset value the continuous limitation is effected prior to the room hum idity control The humidity sensor A1 is preferably located in the exhaust air duct or in the room itself The humidity sensor A2 for the limitation of the supply air humidity is located i...

Page 21: ... from A1 Z input signal from A2 Which humidity control system for which application Application Location of the humidity sensor room or exhaust air duct supply air duct Air conditioning systems with supply air portion up to 33 System 1 System 1 supply air portion up to 66 System 1 or 2 System 2 or 3 supply air portion up to 100 System 2 System 3 supply air humidity control System 3 Direct room hum...

Page 22: ...ng with water steam and electrical installa tions Safety Some installation work requires removal of the unit cover Please note the following DANGER Danger of electric hazard You may get in touch with live parts when the unit is open The steam humidifier must be connected to the mains only after all mounting and installation work has been completed and the cover has been relocated properly CAUTION ...

Page 23: ... 70 C min 5 min 300 mm KS10 R m i n 3 0 0 m m min 5 min 20 min 20 min 20 Pmin 1500 Pa 800 Pa Pmax Pmin 1500 Pa 800 Pa Pmax Rmin 300 mm Ø m i n 2 0 0 m m KS10 DS22 125 1250 µS cm 1 10 bar 1 40 C G 3 4 ø14 7 mm G 1 2 G 3 8 Z261 KS10 5 2 Installation overview Water installation see chapter 5 5 Electric installation see chapter 5 6 Steam installation see chapter 5 4 Mounting the unit see chapter 5 3 ...

Page 24: ...dair EL2 230V3 5 8 15 23 32 Condair EL2 400V3 5 8 15 23 32 45 Dimensions Housing XxYxZ in mm 377x279x612 1 1 492x351x670 1 Weights Net weight in kg 19 19 28 Operating weight in kg 24 30 65 min 400 mm m i n 6 0 0 m m Z min 250 mm min 400 mm min 600 mm 60 70 C 1 40 C max 75 rh IP20 Y X ...

Page 25: ...s are to be mounted does not consist of heat sensitive material Install the steam humidifier in such a manner that it is freely accessible with sufficient space available for maintenance purposes refer to the above illustration for minimum distances The Condair EL2 is protected according to IP20 Make sure the units are installed in a drip proof location and the admissible ambient conditions are co...

Page 26: ... screw and adjust it horizontally and vertically using a spirit level Then mark the fixing points B 6 Drill the holes for the fixing points B diameter 8 mm depth 40 mm 7 Insert the supplied plastic plugs and tighten the screws until the distance between the wall and the screw head is 4 mm 8 Hang the unit up onto the screws Before tightening the screws readjust the unit with the spirit level 9 Reat...

Page 27: ...installed in the correct place see chapter 5 3 1 Is the supporting surface stable enough Is the unit correctly aligned vertically and horizontally Is the unit properly secured see chapter 5 3 2 Has the front panel of the unit been relocated and correctly fixed with the two screws ...

Page 28: ...tion Z10 FAN3 EL2 L FAN3 EL2 M KS10 Ø m i n 2 0 0 m m max 4 m DS60 DS22 DS80 61 81 61 41 41 81 m a x 4 m min 5 min 300 mm KS10 R m i n 3 0 0 m m min 5 min 20 min 20 min 20 Pmin 1500 Pa 800 Pa Pmax Pmin 1500 Pa 800 Pa Pmax Rmin 300 mm Ø m i n 2 0 0 m m KS10 ...

Page 29: ...est supply air temperature ϕ2 in rh Relative supply air humidity after the steam distribution pipe at maximum capacity Example given ϕ1 30 rh ϕ2 70 rh humidification distance BN 1 4 m 0 36 m for steam distribution system OptiSorp Note If the humidification distance has to be reduced for technical reasons the amount of steam per basic unit must be divided between two steam distribution pipes or the...

Page 30: ...m distribution pipes are designed for either horizontal installation on the duct wall or with accessories for vertical installation in the duct floor The outlet orifices should always point upwards and at right angles to the airflow If possible the steam distribution pipes should be installed on the pressure side of the duct max duct pressure 1500 Pa If the steam distribution pipes are installed o...

Page 31: ...n the separate documentation for this product Guidelines for dimensioning the ventilation ducts To facilitate the installation of the steam distribution pipes and for control purposes a sufficiently sized control opening should be planned Within the range of the humidification distance the ventilation duct should be waterproofed Air ducts passing through cold rooms should be insulated to prevent t...

Page 32: ...bution of the humidity within the room additional factors such as the room size the room height etc must be taken into consideration besides observing the minimum distances If you have questions concerning the direct room humidification please contact your Condair supplier Further information is provided in the separate installation and operating instructions for the fan unit The fan unit is mount...

Page 33: ... minimum height of 300 mm above the top edge of the humidifier and then down to the steam distribution pipe with a minimum slope of 5 The steam hose should be kept as short as possible max 4 m while observing the minimum bend radius of 300 mm Important Allowance must be made for a pressure loss of 10 mm water column approx 100 Pa per meter steam hose Note If your particular installation exceeds th...

Page 34: ...ipe or stainless steel min DIN 1 4301 To minimize the condensate formation loss the steam pipes must be insulated The minimum bend radius for solid pipes is 4 5 x internal diameter Connection of the steam pipes to the steam distribution pipe and steam humidifier is effected by means of short lengths of steam hose secured with hose clamps Connection to the steam humidifier is secured via a G 2 coup...

Page 35: ...stribution system correctly positioned and secured screws tightened Are the outlet orifices at right angles to the air flow direction Steam hose Maximum length of 4 m Minimum bend radius of 300 mm 4 5 x internal diameter with fixed piping Have the instructions for hose positioning been followed Steam hose no sagging condensate pocket or condensate drain with siphon hose bend with a minimum diamete...

Page 36: ...36 5 5 Water installation 5 5 1 Overview water installation 40 mm min 10 125 1250 µS cm 1 10 bar 1 40 C min 10 min 50 cm G 3 4 ø14 7 mm G 1 2 G 3 8 DS22 ø 22 mm Z261 G 3 4 ø22 mm ...

Page 37: ...ors disinfectants etc is not allowed since these additives may endanger health and affect proper operation If the Condair EL2 shall be operated with softened or partly softened water please contact your Condair supplier Theconnectionmaterialmustbepressure proofandcertifiedforuseindrinkingwatersystems Important Before connecting the water line the line should be well flushed out CAUTION The thread ...

Page 38: ... pipes properly secured and are all threaded connections securely tightened Is the water system properly sealed Does the water supply installation meet the requirements of the local regulations for water installations Water drain Is the minimum inside diameter of the drain pipe of 40 mm maintained throughout the entire length Has drain pipe been installed with a downslope of at least 10 Has the he...

Page 39: ...linder type S2 Potentiometer Drain factor S3 Potentiometer Power limitation S4 DIP switch General unit settings X0 Connection terminal heating voltage option THV X1 Connection terminal control signal X2 Connection terminal On Off control active X3 Connection terminal control voltage Control board Power board L1 Q2 K1 X0 F2 L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 Heating 400 V 3 50 60 Hz 230 V 3 50 60 Hz Q2 F2 ...

Page 40: ...fore connecting ensure that the mains voltage corresponds with the heating voltage for the unit see type plate The Condair EL2 is to be connected to the mains supply in accordance with the wiring diagram via a service switch Q2 disconnecting device with a minimum contact opening of 3 mm is an es sential requirement and an fuse group F2 essential requirement fuses are to be as detailed in the follo...

Page 41: ...ectric hazard The mains voltage is connected to terminal block X3 up to 240 V The steam humidifier must therefore be isolated from the mains supply heating and control voltage before starting the con nection work If for whatever reason no external monitoring devices are connected a connecting bridge J must be installed on the contacts SC1 and SC2 of the terminal block X3 Do not apply any extraneou...

Page 42: ...eparate documentation of the fan unit 5 6 3 Unit configuration All setting components for the unit configration are located on the control board Rotary switch Cylinder cylinder type Potentiometer Drain Factor drain factor Potentiometer Power Limit power limitation DIP switch Settings general settings Setting the steam cylinder type Cylinder Use the rotary switch Cylinder to select the type of stea...

Page 43: ...conductivity 125 µS cm 2 OFF ON standby draining 72 hours activated OFF standby draining 72 hours deactivated 3 OFF ON forced draining 72 hours activated OFF forced draining 72 hours deactivated 4 OFF ON cleanable steam cylinder OFF replaceable steam cylinder 5 ON ON the heating voltage is interrupted during draining of the steam cylinder OFF the heating voltage is interrupted during draining and ...

Page 44: ... the data plate do not match the EL2 Card must not be installed If this is the case contact your Condair supplier 5 6 5 Inspecting the electrical installation Check the following points Do the supply voltages for heating and control comply with the relevant voltages given in the wiring diagram Is the correct EL2 Card inserted Are the voltage supplies heating and control voltage correctly fused Is ...

Page 45: ...of flashes per interval indicates the left digit of the error code yellow LED Warning and info indication in normal operating mode The LED lights if the cylinder maintenance is due see chapter 7 or the maintenance indication is not reset after the maintenance see chapter 7 6 in info mode LED flashes in intervals if a malfunction is present The number of flashes per interval indicates the right dig...

Page 46: ...t up If after the system test the yellow LED lights permanently the steam cylinder maintenance is due see chapter 7 or the maintenance indication has not been reset see chapter 7 6 the red LED lights permanently a fatal malfunction has occurred see chapter 8 After the system test the unit is in normal operation mode As soon as the humidity controller or the humidistat requires humidity power is sw...

Page 47: ...the info mode is activated the malfunction indicated is an error E otherwise a warning W This indication procedure is repeated until the info mode is exited automatically after 5 minutes or the info mode is exited by pressing the drain Info key again Examples Indication in normal operating mode green LED lights no yes yes no red LED lights no no no yes Indication in info mode green LED flashes 5x ...

Page 48: ...he water supply line 3 Start manual draining see chapter 6 4 and wait until the steam cylinder is empty 4 Actuate the unit switch 5 Disconnect steam humidifier from the mains Switch off all service switches to mains sup plies heating and control voltage and secure switches in off position against accidentally being switched on or clearly mark the switches 6 If ambient temperatures 0 C must be expe...

Page 49: ...f electric hazard You may get in touch with live parts when the unit is open Touching live parts may cause severe injury or even lethal violation Prevention Before carrying out any maintenance work set the Condair EL2 out of operation as described in chapter 6 5 switch off the unit disconnect it from the mains and stop the water sup ply and secure the unit against inadvertent power up CAUTION The ...

Page 50: ...move cover and tighten fixing screw with hexagonal head socket wrench Warning This work should only be carried out by an electrician Replacement steam cyl type A X Remove and replace Drain valve X Remove disassemble and clean replace if neces sary Steam cylinder receptacle X Inspect clean if necessary Inlet valve X Remove and clean filter insert replace if neces sary Drain pipe and siphon X Inspec...

Page 51: ...then remove the front panel 2 Release the hose clamp on the steam hose using a screwdriver then detach the steam hose from the steam outlet connection of the steam cylinder 3 Remove all plugs from the electrodes and from the level sensor 4 Loosen the screw of the steam cylinder fixing device by a few turns then push the fixing device upwards until it comes loose and remove it 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 52: ... receptacle for damage and replace if necessary Moisten the O ring of the cylinder receptacle with water do not use grease or oil then insert steam cylinder into the receptacle and push it down to the stop Attach the electrode plugs and the level sensor plug to the respective electrode and sensor con nections according to the following table Steam cylinder type A342 D342 A343 D343 A363 D363 A444 D...

Page 53: ...team cylinder with hose clamps CAUTION A leaky steam hose can cause damage due to moisture inside the unit The outlet connector of the steam cylinder is made of plastic Do not overtighten the hose clamp on the steam connector of the steam cylinder ...

Page 54: ...blesteamcylinderfollowsthereversesequence Observethe follow ing Before assembling the steam cylinder check the O ring in the steam cylinder cover and the O rings on the electrodes for damage and replace if necessary Make sure to relocate O rings correctly Insertelectrodesintosteamcylindercoverandpushthemupwardsuntilthesnapfastenersengage Place the cylinder cover with mounted O ring in the correct ...

Page 55: ...s connected to the water cup may also be removed together with the water cup see illustration and then disconnected from the connectors of the water cup outside the unit 2 Carefully pull fixing clip of the water cup to the front then push water cup down from the holding device and remove it to the front The installation of the water cup and the water hoses follows the reverse sequence Before fixin...

Page 56: ...ty of the cables must not be observed 2 Release hose clamp and remove the hose from the connector 3 Loosen the two screws with Phillips screwdriver then remove the drain valve 4 Disassemble the drain valve The assembly and the installation of the drain valve follows the reverse sequence Before assem bling the valve check O ring for damage and replace if necessary 2 4 3 1 ...

Page 57: ...larity of the cables must not be observed 2 Release hose clamp and remove the hose from the connector 3 Unlock union nut of the water pipe and remove water pipe 4 Loosen the two screws with Phillips screwdriver then remove inlet valve The installation of the inlet valve follows the reverse sequence The union nut of the water pipe must be tightened by hand only 2 4 3 1 ...

Page 58: ...ve safety notes in chapter 7 5 Allow the acid to take effect until the limescale has dissolved Note The heating elements do not have to be entirely free from scale Finally rinse the heating electrodes well with tap water and let them dry CAUTION On no account remove limescale from the heat ing electrodes using tools screw driver scraper etc or by striking This could damage the heating elements Wat...

Page 59: ...e warm soap solution rinse the parts well with tap water and let them dry Water cup Remove any limscale from the water cup and its con nectors using a brush do not use a wire brush Wash the water cup with a lukewarm soap solution and rinse well with tap water Interior of the unit water side only Wipe the interior of the unit with a damp cloth without using any cleaning agent CAUTION Take care that...

Page 60: ...e parts must be thoroughly rinsed with water after cleaning WARNING Formic acid is indeed harmless to the skin but it attacks the mucous membranes Therefore prevent your eyes and respiratory tracts from getting in touch with the acid and its vapours wear goggles and work in a well ventilated room or outside CAUTION Do not use any solvents aromatized or halogenized hydrocarbons or other aggressive ...

Page 61: ...isappears of its own accord or if the controls can repair the malfunction the alarm will automatically reset If the control after several attempts fails to solve the problem number of attempts depends on the type of malfunction or if the problem obstructs further operation the heating voltage is interrupted via the main contactor The red LED lights in normal operation mode and an appropriate error...

Page 62: ...fety humidistat W21 Max filling level of steam cylinder reached E21 Max filling level of steam cylinder reached but no heating current Water conductivity too low after initial operation Wait until the mineral content of the cylinder has increased Water conductivity too low for type of steam cylinder Select correct steam cylinder type Phase failure heating voltage Check service switch in the mains ...

Page 63: ...er Select correct steam cylinder type W25 Max admissible electrode current exceeded E25 Max admissible electrode current exceeded Drain valve defective Inspect drain valve replace if nec essary Drain in steam cylinder blocked Clean replace steam cylinder Water conductivity too high for this type of steam cylinder Select correct steam cylinder type E26 Main contactor jammed Main contactor jammed in...

Page 64: ...he electrical installation e g replacement of fuses must be repaired by authorized personnel or by your Condair representative s service technician only Repair work and the replacement of faulty components must be carried out by your Condair repre sentative s service technician only 8 4 Resetting the error indication red LED lights To reset the error indication Disconnect the steam air humidifier ...

Page 65: ...proceed as follows 1 Take the unit out of operation as described in chapter 6 5 2 Have the unit and all other system components if necessary unmounted by a qualified service technician 9 2 Disposal Recycling Dismantled components must be disposed of and or recycled according to the local regulations In case of doubt please contact your Condair supplier ...

Page 66: ...250 µS cm Admissible water temperature 1 40 C Admissible ambient temperature 1 40 C Admissible ambient humidity max 75 rh Admissible duct air pressure 0 8 kPa 1 5 kPa overpressure kit option up to 10 0 kPa Type of protection IP 20 Conformity CE VDE Dimensions Weights Housing WxHxD in mm 377x612x279 1 1 492x351x670 1 Net weight in kg 19 19 28 Operating weight in kg 24 30 65 Equipment options Steam ...

Page 67: ...67 10 2 Unit dimensions Condair EL2 5 8 15 dimensions in mm 187 127 181 65 ø22 377 612 69 279 144 130 61 120 120 189 490 ...

Page 68: ...68 Condair EL2 23 32 32 45 Dimensions in mm ø22 492 670 69 351 180 182 246 180 180 50 547 223 163 118 233 ...

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Page 71: ... Condair Ltd Printed in Switzerland Technical modifications reserved ...

Page 72: ...Consulting Sales and Service Reg No 40002 2 Humidair CC Tel 27 0 11 7811577 Fax 27 0 11 8862005 info humidair co za www humidair co za ...

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