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Humidification and Evaporative Cooling

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Steam humidifier

Nortec

RS series

2582419

-B

2102

Summary of Contents for Nortec RS Series

Page 1: ...Humidification and Evaporative Cooling INSTALLATION MANUAL Steam humidifier Nortec RS series 2582419 B EN 2102 ...

Page 2: ...ata of Condair Ltd Neither this document nor the information contained herein shall be reproduced used or disclosed to others without the written authorization of Condair Ltd except to the extent required for installation or maintenance of recipient s equipment Liability Notice Condair Ltd does not accept any liability due to incorrect installation or operation of the equipment or due to the use o...

Page 3: ... Standard mounting 20 5 3 2 2 Rail mounting option 23 5 3 3 Inspecting the installed unit 25 5 4 Steam installation 26 5 4 1 Overview steam installation for duct humidification 26 5 4 2 Positioning of the steam distributor 28 5 4 3 Installing the steam distributors 30 5 4 4 Positioning and mounting of the blower packs accessory BP 31 5 4 5 Installing the steam and condensate lines 32 5 4 6 Common ...

Page 4: ...s output limit ation 45 5 7 4 Which humidity control system for which application 45 5 7 5 Admissible control signals 46 5 8 Electrical installation 47 5 8 1 Notes on electrical installation 47 5 8 2 Wiring diagram Nortec RS Small and Medium units 48 5 8 3 Wiring diagram Nortec RS large units 49 5 8 4 Installation work external connections 50 5 8 5 Fuses F3 voltage supply 55 5 8 6 Inspecting the e...

Page 5: ...s documentation please contact your Condair representative They will be glad to assist you 1 2 Notes on the installation manual Limitation The subject of this installation manual is the Nortec RS steam humidifier in its different versions The various options and accessories are only described insofar as is necessary for proper operation of the equipment Further information on options and accessori...

Page 6: ...anger notes in this installation manual that if neglected may cause injury to persons DANGER The catchword DANGER used in conjunction with the general caution symbol designates safety and danger notes in this installation manual that if neglected may lead to severe injury or even death of persons Safekeeping Please safeguard this installation manual in a safe place where it can be immediately acce...

Page 7: ...s working with the Nortec RS are familiar and comply with the appropriate regulations on work safety and the prevention of accidents Intended use The Nortec RS steam humidifier is intended exclusively for air humidification via a steam distributor or a blowerpackapprovedbyCondairwithinspecifiedoperatingconditions seeNortecRSoperationmanual Any other type of application without the written consent ...

Page 8: ...to the owner without delay and to secure the Nortec RS against accidental power up Prohibited modifications to the unit No modifications must be undertaken on the Nortec RS without the express written consent of Condair For the replacement of defective components use exclusively original accessories and spare parts available from your Condair representative ...

Page 9: ...kg h S 10 10 9 4 9 10 9 4 9 9 7 4 4 11 4 5 2 10 9 4 9 10 9 4 9 11 3 5 1 11 1 5 0 15 15 9 7 2 14 5 6 6 14 1 6 4 14 7 6 7 15 9 7 2 14 5 6 6 14 6 6 6 17 6 8 0 20 21 2 9 6 21 2 9 6 18 8 8 5 19 6 8 9 21 2 9 6 21 2 9 6 19 4 8 8 22 8 10 3 M 30 31 8 14 4 31 8 14 4 31 5 14 3 31 4 14 2 28 8 13 1 31 8 14 4 31 5 14 3 31 4 14 2 45 47 7 21 6 47 9 21 7 45 2 20 5 47 1 21 4 65 71 6 32 5 71 9 32 6 63 0 28 6 70 6 32...

Page 10: ...h lbs hr kg h lbs hr kg h L 90 95 4 43 3 94 6 42 9 130 143 2 65 0 141 8 64 3 126 0 57 2 141 2 64 1 180 189 2 85 8 188 6 85 5 Fig 2 Overview units large L Module B Module A I O B A Driver board Module A Driver board Module B Control board RFI Main Module A Main Module B Heating voltage Module A B Control voltage Control signal External enable Limiter signal Safety chain Remote indication optional ...

Page 11: ...the specification label Fig 3 Specification label location and details MODEL SER Nortec RS 010 XXXXXXX VOLTS PHASE HZ 208 1 60 AMPS 17 8 KW 3 7 MAX 25 Circuit Protection 11 14 Type designation Serial number Electricalsupplyrequirements Current draw Power consumption Max external fuse Month Year ...

Page 12: ...n be found in the Nortec RS operation manual Key model designation Example Nortec RS 65 480V 3 P SC Product designation Steam capacity in lbs h Heating voltage 208V 1 50 60Hz 208V 1 240V 1 50 60Hz 240V 1 480V 1 50 60Hz 480V 1 600V 1 50 60Hz 600V 1 208V 3 50 60Hz 208V 3 240V 3 50 60Hz 240V 3 480V 3 50 60Hz 480V 3 600V 3 50 60Hz 600V 3 Control accuracy P high control accuracy Water management SC wit...

Page 13: ...n will collect in the scale reservoir rather than in the tank For the double tank humidifiers RS 135 and 180 order two for each humidifier Note this option is recommended when the Nortec RS is supplied potable water 1x SC 2x SC Built on Blower Pack For in space applications 1x BOBP N A Remote operating and fault indication PCB with relay contacts for the connection of remote displaysfor Operation ...

Page 14: ...omponents are damaged notify the shipping company immediately Check whether the components are suitable for installation on your site according to unit data stated on the specification label 4 2 Storage and Transportation Storing Until installation store the Nortec RS in its original packaging in a protected area meeting the following requirements Room temperature 41 104 F 5 40 C Room humidity 10 ...

Page 15: ...and electrical installations Safety Some installation work requires removal of the unit covers Please note the following DANGER Danger of electric shock The Nortec RS is mains powered Live parts may be exposed when the unit is open Touching live parts may cause severe injury or danger to life Prevention The Nortec RS must be connected to the mains only after all mounting and installation work has ...

Page 16: ... others Water drain connector ø1 18 ø30 mm Water supply connector G 3 4 Water supply pipe min inner diameter 1 2 8 mm supplied by others 30 80 psi 2 0 5 5 bar 33 8 77 0 F 1 25 C Air proving switch external safety chain Electrical isolator heating voltage supply supplied by others ømin 8 200 mm ømin 1 57 40 mm Drain hose supplied internal diameter ø1 18 ø30 mm Drain hose must be led to the left con...

Page 17: ...rs ømin 1 57 40 mm Drain hose supplied internal diameter ø1 18 ø30 mm Drain hose must be led to the left constant downslope min 1 2 to funnel if using DI or RO water use supplied drain hose or stainless steel pipe only able to withstand max temperature of 140 F 60 C must not touch funnel 1 2 5 cm air gap Open funnel with trap supplied by others located with 8 20 cm lateral off set to the unit High...

Page 18: ... 90 Large L RS 90 180 Housing dimensions in inch mm X 16 54 420 20 87 530 29 37 1000 Y 14 57 370 15 98 406 15 98 406 Z 26 38 670 30 71 780 30 71 780 Netweight in lbs kg 60 0 27 2 88 9 40 3 178 5 81 0 Operating weight in lbs kg 88 8 40 2 145 0 65 8 291 0 132 0 Y X Z 0 0 mm m i n 3 6 m i n 9 1 4 m m min 15 75 min 400 mm min 23 62 min 600 mm 0 0 mm recommended 6 150 mm ...

Page 19: ... Nortec RS in such a manner that it is freely accessible with sufficient space available for maintenance purposes The minimum distances shown in the adjacent illustration must be maintained The Nortec RS is protected according to IP21 Make sure the unit is installed in a drip proof location and the admissible ambient conditions are complied with Do not mount the Nortec RS to hot or very cold walls...

Page 20: ... standard mounting single units Small and Medium A A B B a b c d Dimension Housing size Small Medium a in inch mm 2 13 54 0 2 13 54 0 b in inch mm 17 56 446 0 21 89 556 0 c in inch mm 3 16 80 2 3 49 88 6 d in inch mm 12 00 304 8 16 00 406 4 Weights Housing size Small Medium Netweight in lbs kg 60 0 27 2 88 9 40 3 Operating weight in lbs kg 88 8 40 2 145 0 65 8 ...

Page 21: ...erview standard mounting single units Large c d d a b A A B B A B Dimension Housing size Large a in inch mm 6 46 164 0 b in inch mm 16 77 426 0 c in inch mm 4 61 117 2 d in inch mm 16 00 406 4 Weights Housing size Large Netweight in lbs kg 178 5 81 0 Operating weight in lbs kg 291 0 132 0 ...

Page 22: ...s into the dowels of the attachment points A until the distance between the wall and the screw head is 0 2 5 mm 3 Unlock the screws of the front panels of the unit then remove the front panels 4 Hang up the unit onto the screws installed before 5 Screw the supplied screws through the rear wall of the housing into the dowels of of the attachment points B 6 Align unit with the help of a level then t...

Page 23: ...rview rail mounting single units Small and Medium A B B B A a c b Dimension Housing size Small Medium a in inch mm 7 62 193 5 7 62 193 5 b in inch mm 12 00 304 8 16 00 406 4 c in inch mm 2 27 57 6 2 43 61 8 Weights Housing size Small Medium Netweight in lbs kg 60 0 27 2 88 9 40 3 Operating weight in lbs kg 88 8 40 2 145 0 65 8 ...

Page 24: ...ail mounting single units Large Dimension Housing size Large a in mm 10 37 263 5 b in mm 16 00 406 4 c in mm 4 61 117 2 Weights Housing size Large Netweight in lbs kg 178 5 81 0 Operating weight in lbs kg 291 0 132 0 Fig 11 Overview rail mounting single units Large ...

Page 25: ...mounting rail horizontally using a level 3 Unlock the screw of the front panels then remove the front panels 4 Hang up the unit onto the mounting rail Then fix the unit to the mounting rail using the supplied screws B 5 Reattach the front panels and secure it with the screws 5 3 3 Inspecting the installed unit Check the following points Is the unit installed in the correct place see Section 5 3 1 ...

Page 26: ...9 84 ft 3 m if BN is unknown min 5x BN BN see Section 5 4 2 min 300 mm 12 to drain Supply duct Steam line As short as possible max 13 ft 4 m Adequate upslope min 10 downslope 2 0 No restrictions Condensate trap at the lowest point Hose or fixed pipe with same inner diameter as steam outlet Condsensate line Min downslope 1 2 No restrictions Condensate trap ømin 8 200 mm R m i n 1 2 3 0 0 m m Pmax 6...

Page 27: ...lope min 10 downslope 2 0 No restrictions Condensate trap at the lowest point Hose or fixed pipe with same inner diameter as steam outlet Blower Pack mounted separated from the steam humidifier Blower Pack mounted directly on steam humidifier Condsensate line Min downslope 1 2 No restrictions Condensate trap ømin 8 200 mm to drain ømin 8 200 mm ...

Page 28: ... be absorbed by the air so that it is no longer visible as steam This distance is referred to as absorption distance BN and serves as a basis for the determination of the minimum distances from the upstream components in the system Fig 14 Absorption distance BN The calculation of the absorption distance BN is dependent on several factors Use Condair HELP to calculate the absorption distance for yo...

Page 29: ... from condensing on downstream system components a minimum distance to the steam distributor must be observed depends on the absorp tion distance BN before after constriction after expansion 0 5 x BN 1 97 50 mm 0 5 x BN before bend before branch 1 x BN 1 x BN before diffuser before humidity controller humidity sensor 1 x BN 5 x BN ...

Page 30: ...N before aerosol filter before after fan zone exit 1 97 50 mm 1 x BN 1 x BN 5 4 3 Installing the steam distributors Detailed information on the installation of steam distribution pipes and SAM e steam distribution system can be found in the separate mounting instructions for these products ...

Page 31: ...1 53 m 71 1 81 m 132 3 36 m 153 3 89 m 218 5 54 m Dimension B min 12 0 31 m Dimension C approx 90 2 3 m Dimension D approx 12 0 31 m 30 0 77 m Dimension E min 39 5 1 0 m Dimension E max 158 4 0 m Condair recommends 79 2 0 m The values in the table above are based on the following nominal conditions 72 F 22 C 40 RH The blower pack should not be installed near cold surfaces or where dew point may be...

Page 32: ... shorter and or longer depending on temperature and age The steam hose must be secured to the steam distributor and humidi fier steam outlet by means of hose clamps Solid steam pipes should be connected to the steam distributor and steam humidifier with short lengths of steam hose secured with hose clamps Caution Do not overtighten the hose clamp on the steam connector of the steam humidifier Stea...

Page 33: ...g and installation work Installation examples Ømin 8 Ømin 200 mm Rmin 12 300 mm min 12 300 mm max 13 ft 4 m min 12 300 mm Fig 15 Steam distributor mounted more than 20 500 mm above the top edge of the humidifier ...

Page 34: ... mm max 13 ft 4 m min 12 300 mm R m i n 1 2 3 0 0 m m R m in 1 2 3 0 0 m m max 13 ft 4 m min 12 300 mm min 12 300 mm Obstacle Install condensate drain full size T at the lowest point Ømin 8 Ømin 200 mm Ømin 8 Ømin 200 mm Ømin 8 Ømin 200 mm min 12 300 mm Ensure adequate cooling according to local codes Ensure adequate cooling according to local codes ...

Page 35: ...Mounting and installation work max 13 ft 4 m Ømin 8 Ømin 200 mm Rmin 5 x D min 12 300 mm min 12 300 mm Fig 17 Steam line with solid piping and insulation Steam line must be insulated over the entire length ...

Page 36: ...ne internal diameter for solid steam lines must be maintained 3 Condensate trap not sufficiently high and installed too near at the steam distributor The condensate trap must be at least 12 300 mm below the connector on the steam distributor and it must have a minimum height of ø8 ø200 mm 4 No condensate trap installed at vertical transition Install condensate trap at all low points and before ver...

Page 37: ...5 x internal diameter with fixed piping Upslope of min 10 and downslope of min 2 maintained Have the instructions for hose layout been followed Steam hose no sagging condensate pocket or condensate drain with trap hose bend with a minimum diameter of 12 300 mm installed at the lowest point Fixed steam lines properly insulated Correct installation material used Minimum internal diameter maintained ...

Page 38: ...4 Water supply pipes min inner diameter 1 2 12 mm supplied by others 30 80 psi 2 0 5 5 bar 33 8 77 0 F 1 25 C ømin 1 57 40 mm Drain hose supplied internal diameter ø1 18 ø30 mm Drain hose must be led to the left constant downslope min 1 2 to funnel use supplied drain hoses or steel pipes only able to withstand max temperature of 140 F 60 C must not touch funnel Open funnel with trap supplied by ot...

Page 39: ... psi 2 0 5 5 bar 33 8 77 0 F 1 25 C ømin 1 57 40 mm Drain hose supplied internal diameter ø1 18 ø30 mm drain hose must be led to the left constant downslope min 1 2 to funnel use supplied drain hose or stainless steel pipe only able to withstand max temperature of 140 F 60 C must not touch funnel Open funnel with trap supplied by others Drain cooling water supply connector G 3 4 Condair RO A pure ...

Page 40: ...mage the inlet valve If a pipe disconnector is to be installed in the inlet water system a model with overpressure protection must be installed If water hammers cannot be avoided in the supply line a pressure shock absorber must be installed G 3 4 1 2 NPT A B B A B A A A Water drain connectors ø1 18 ø30 mm 30 80 psi 2 0 5 5 bar 33 8 77 0 F 1 25 C ømin 1 57 40 mm Open funnel with trap supplied by o...

Page 41: ...ater supply The RO water supply must be connected to the inlet connector s according to Fig 20 and Fig 21 Use only installation material that is approved for RO or DI water to connect the RO A pure water system to the Nortec RS All water supply requirements outlined in Section 5 6 3 1 must also be adhered to with the RO or DI water supply Note Detailed information regarding the installation of the...

Page 42: ...allations The indicated connection specifications must be observed Draining rate approx 0 66 gal min 2 5 l min per 33 07 lbs hr 15 kg h steam capacity Thedrainingtemperatureis140 F 60 C orless Usetemperature resistantinstallationmaterialsonly When operating the Nortec RS with RO water use only installation material that is approved for RO water Make sure that the drain pipes the funnel s and the s...

Page 43: ...acceptable water pressure 30 80 psi 2 1 5 5bar and acceptable water temperature 33 8 77 0 F 1 25 C been connected Does the drain cooling water supply capacity match the humidifier and is the minimum inside diameter of the supply pipe maintained throughout the entire length min internal diameter of 12 mm for systems with optional drain water cooling recommended Are all components and pipes properly...

Page 44: ...rol 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 in the supply air duct after the steam distribution pipe This control system requires a continuous controller with the option to connect a second humidity sensor Attention The continuous limitation of the supply air humidity ...

Page 45: ...on 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 humidification System 1 Please contact your Condair supplier if your application mee...

Page 46: ...trol with internal PI controller Control signals Humidity sensor signals 0 5 VDC 0 5 VDC 1 5 VDC 1 5 VDC 0 10 VDC Potentiometer 140 Ω 10 kΩ 0 10 VDC Potentiometer 140 Ω 10 kΩ 2 10 VDC 2 10 VDC 0 20 VDC 0 20 VDC 0 16 VDC 0 16 VDC 3 2 16 VDC 3 2 16 VDC 0 20 mA 0 20 mA 4 20 mA 4 20 mA Humidistat 24 V On Off ...

Page 47: ...killed and qualified technical personnel e g electrician with appropriate training authorised by the owner It is the owner s responsibility to verify proper qualification of the personnel The electrical installation must be carried out according to the corresponding wiring diagram see Sections 5 8 2 and 5 8 3 the notes on electrical installation as well as the applicable local regula tions All inf...

Page 48: ...y controller passive set jumper JP1 and remove jumper JP2 A3 On Off humidity controller set jumper JP2 and remove jumper JP1 A4 Limiter signal B1 Ventilation interlock B2 Airflow monitor B3 Safety humidistat F1 Internal fuse 24V supply 1 A slow acting F2 Internal fuse 230V supply 6 3 A slow acting F3 External fuse heating voltage supply see table in Section 5 8 5 F4 External fuse control voltage m...

Page 49: ...us humidity controller active or humidity sensor A2 Ohmic humidity controller passive set jumper JP1 and remove jumper JP2 A3 On Off humidity controller set jumper JP2 and remove jumper JP1 A4 Limiter signal B1 Ventilation interlock B2 Airflow monitor B3 Safety humidistat F1 Internal fuse 24V supply 1 A slow acting F2 Internal fuse 230V supply 6 3 A slow acting F3 External fuse heating voltage sup...

Page 50: ...n the contacts 1 and 2 of the control terminal block CAUTION Do not apply any extraneous voltage to contacts 1 and 2 via the contacts of the external monitoring devices Connecting the demand or humidity signal JP2 JP1 Y A1 GND 3 IN 4 24VAC External Safety Loop Control signal GND Control signal IN Limit signal IN Control signal V Limit signal GND Safety circuit BP Safety circuit BP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 51: ... ohmic humidity controller Jumper JP2 must be removed and Jumper JP1 must be connected on the driver board and the control signal type must be set to 0 10V in the control settings of the control software 24V On Off humidistat JP2 JP1 24VAC External Safety Loop Control signal GND Control signal IN Limit signal IN Control signal V Limit signal GND Safety circuit BP Safety circuit BP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 52: ...Error Service Steam Unit On F1 100 mA H1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Control compartment Theoptionalremoteoperatingandfaultindicationboard contains four potential free relay contacts for the con nection of the following operating and fault indications Error Terminal 1 and 2 This relay is activated if an error is present Service Terminal 4 and 5 This relay is activated when the set maintenance interval ha...

Page 53: ...his relay activates the optional valve for flushing the water supply line connected to module A Hyg Valve B Terminal 4 and 5 This relay activates the optional valve for flushing the water supply line connected to module B FAN B Terminal 7 and 8 This relay activates an external fan of the AHU if module B is producing steam FAN A Terminal 9 and 10 This relay activates an external fan of the AHU if m...

Page 54: ...th a minimum contact clearance of 3 mm in the mains supply line are mandatory Note a table with the values for the fuses F3 is to be found in Section 5 8 5 Forsafetyreasonstheadditionalinstallationofaresidual current circuit breaker in the mains supply line supplied byothers isrecommended However thelocalelectrical installationregulationsmustbeobservedandadheredto The electrical isolator must be m...

Page 55: ...08 V 3 50 60 Hz 240 V 3 50 60 Hz 480 V 3 50 60 Hz 600 V 3 50 60 Hz PN max in kW IN max in A A min in mm2 F3 in A quick acting gR PN max in kW IN max in A A min in mm2 F3 in A quick acting gR PN max in kW IN max in A A min in mm2 F3 in A quick acting gR PN max in kW IN max in A A min in mm2 F3 in A quick acting gR RS 10 3 7 10 3 2 5 15 3 7 8 9 2 5 15 3 8 4 6 2 5 15 3 8 3 6 2 5 15 RS 15 5 4 15 2 5 2...

Page 56: ...trol voltage correctly fused Are the service switches Q installed in the supply lines for to the heating and control voltage Are all components correctly connected according to the wiring diagram Are all connecting cables fastened Are the connecting cables free of tension passed through cable glands Does the electric installation meet the applicable local regulations for electric installations Is ...

Page 57: ... 15 2 13 54 3 16 80 2 35 12 00 304 8 2 27 57 6 57 6 12 00 304 8 2 13 54 7 62 193 5 19 69 500 2 01 51 8 33 211 5 1 73 44 3 82 97 6 83 173 5 4 87 123 8 1 76 44 7 8 54 217 14 33 364 0 28 7 CONDENSATE OUT ø 0 31 8 MARKED A A STEAM OUT ø 1 77 45 1 38 2 27 WATER DRAIN Ø 1 22 31 WATER FILL NPT 1 2 8 76 222 5 11 91 302 5 SECONDARY WATER FILL RS RO OPTION NPT 1 2 ...

Page 58: ...88 5 1 38 35 16 00 406 5 2 43 61 8 2 43 16 00 406 5 2 13 54 7 62 193 5 24 02 610 2 01 51 12 66 321 5 13 09 332 5 1 73 44 3 82 97 12 26 311 5 6 44 163 5 7 16 181 8 1 76 44 7 9 13 232 15 98 406 0 28 7 A 61 8 CONDENSATE OUT ø 0 31 8 MARKED A STEAM OUT ø 1 77 45 WATER DRAIN Ø 1 22 31 WATER FILL NPT 1 2 SECONDARY WATER FILL RS RO OPTION NPT 1 2 ...

Page 59: ...L NPT 1 2 2X 15 98 406 0 28 7 30 71 780 43 19 1097 10 63 270 39 37 1000 4 21 107 0 59 15 2 13 54 4 61 117 2 76 70 16 00 406 5 16 00 406 5 6 46 164 10 37 263 5 23 23 590 2 01 51 12 66 321 5 16 06 408 26 71 678 5 1 73 44 3 82 97 178 8 535 8 6 44 163 5 20 49 520 5 1 76 44 7 9 13 232 A A SECONDARY WATER FILL RS RO OPTION NPT 1 2 13 09 332 5 27 15 689 5 12 26 311 5 ...

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Page 63: ...ched 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 equipmen...

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