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LIVE STEAM HUMIDIFIER - STEAMOSORB

To be used with a central steam boiler

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Installation instructions and user manual

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steamOvap technologies inc, 9495 Charles de la Tour, Montreal, Qc H4N 1M5, Canada

Tel.: 1-844-357-4477 • 

www.steamOvap.com  

Rev.190801

ILS-SO/SE

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Page 1: ...d with a central steam boiler D C A B Installation instructions and user manual Read and save this document steamOvap technologies inc 9495 Charles de la Tour Montreal Qc H4N 1M5 Canada Tel 1 844 357 4477 www steamOvap com Rev 190801 ILS SO SE ...

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Page 3: ...ew 9 Installation step 1 steamOsorb Positioning Mounting 11 Installation step 2 Control valve 13 Installation step 3 steam separator 14 Steam separator dimensions 14 Installation step 4 Pressurized condensate line 15 Installation step 5 Steam supply line 17 Installation step 6 Condensate line from steamOsorb 18 Installation step 7 Control connections 21 Verification before start up 23 Service 25 W...

Page 4: ... intended use of the ILS SO SE Live steam humidifier is to condition and distribute steam from water at atmospheric pressure for the air humidification Installation and Operation Manual Limitation This IOM is intended for trained and qualified personnel and must be applied along with the applicable local codes and regulations Any work related to installation or service for this humidifier must com...

Page 5: ...to power supply installation or service of this humidifier must comply with local code and regulation regarding safety and prevention of accidents Plumbing safety warning Any work related to steam supply drain connections and condensate returns lines installation or service of such for this humidifier must comply with local code and regulation regarding safety and prevention of accidents Steam sup...

Page 6: ... business days after receipt steamOvap will not assume any responsibility for missing item after this delay 4 Proceed carefully to unpacking and check that the all components forming the ILS humidifier are not damaged in case of damage please proceed as for point 3 Included in standard delivery of ILS SO SE Live steam humidifier 1 ILS SO or SE steam distribution vertical ramps 2 Electric control m...

Page 7: ...alve by others Steam trap F T supplied Steam pipes by others steamOsorb multi ramps Figure 2 Vue générale ILS SO multi rampes Optional components Steam trap safety temperature switch Electrical 2 position shut off valve on steam inlet Electric drain cooler Controls HI Limit RH safety switch Air flow switch RH sensors for duct or room or Room humidistat with display and set point control 7 28 secti...

Page 8: ...ng on site installation Thickness 0 142po 3 6mm Max operation temperature 500 F ASTM E84 equivalent to UL723 certified Nozzle are made of polymeric material with no risk of condensate spitting Buses en matériau polymère sans risque d éjection de condensat steamOvap high efficiency thermal insulation is a round sleeve which do not have longitudinal joint causing thermal bridge and premature degrada...

Page 9: ...and for the condensate return line 3 If required assembly not factory made proceed to the assembly of the steamOsorb multi ramps a Install the condensate return line at the outlet of the steamOsorb header Ensure that the connection is leak free b Install the vertical steam distribution pipes on the header Make sure that the steam outlet are perpendicular to air flow 90 air air Figure 6 vertical pi...

Page 10: ...ve as closed as possible from this one This way the steam supplied to the control valve will be free from condensate 8 Install the condensate line from the steam separator and the F T steam trap Plan for sufficient vertical run to trap all the condensate from the separator If a temperature safety switch is required install this one on a horizontal line at around 12in from the inlet of the F T stea...

Page 11: ...rb Positioning Mounting Condensate return Bottom bracket SOS R vertical steam ramps Top bracket SOS H header Air Air Figure 8 SOS SOE installation in horizontal duct steamOsorb assembly 2 3 4 Figure 9 SOS on site assembly installation 11 28 section 3 ...

Page 12: ...r flow Figure 11 steam outlets should be staggered Ensure that the steam outlets are staggered to each other s in between ramps Once properly positioned prepare the clamps on the muffs connections do not tighten the clamps yet 4 Install the top bracket onto the vertical ramps and secure it with the provided nuts At this point you can verify proper position of the vertical steam ramps and tighten a...

Page 13: ...241kPa Max steam temperature 337 F 171 C Modulation ratio 100 1 Power supply 24Vac 20 60Hz Control signal 2 10Vdc Fail safe Valve is closing in case of power loss Installation steps 1 It is a good practice to install unions connection allowing for the isolation and easy dismantling of the different sections of the humidifier steam components Install the motorized valve control valve at the inlet o...

Page 14: ...d valve to a 30 to 45 angle from the vertical in order to avoid direct heat transfer from the valve to the actuator ou 45 0 45 0 Figure 14 Tilting motorized valve recommendation Installation step 3 steam separator Figure 15 globe valve ports Steam separator dimensions Model A B C H L KS01 NPT1 2 NPT1 2 NPT3 4 7 5in 5in KS02 NPT3 4 NPT3 4 NPT3 4 8 5in 6 3in KS03 NPT1 NPT1 NPT3 4 11in 8in Steam sepa...

Page 15: ... steps 1 Install the condensate line from the steam separator to the F T steam trap Plan for sufficient vertical run to trap all the condensate from the separator In case condensate from steamOsorb is directed to the boiler by using a pressure motive pump A Tee connection should be installed at the outlet of the separator on the vertical line It will serve as steam pressure inlet for the pressure ...

Page 16: ...erature switch is mounted on a Tee with NPT3 4 in and out connections Contacts NO NC Rating 1 8HP at 125Vac 1 4HP at 250Vac Temperature setting should be between 195 and 200F Installation steps 1 If a temperature safety switch is required install this one on a horizontal line at around 12in from the inlet of the F T steam trap 2 Any horizontal line should be pitched to avoid potential water hammer...

Page 17: ...SI 28 5bar without hammering Material Cast iron body ASME B16 4 strainer in stainless steel Installation steps 1 Install the steam supply line with the strainer 2 If required install a manual or motorized shut off valve not supplied on the steam supply line 3 Any horizontal lines should be pitched to avoid potential water hammer problems 17 28 ...

Page 18: ...llation steps Caution Condensate from steamOsorb are not pressurized and cannot be returned with or mixed with the ones from F T steam trap 1 Install the condensate drain line from the steamOsorb condensate outlet This drain should be directed to a building drain line Ensure that a P trap of sufficient height is provided P trap shoul be equal to duct static pressure in in w c plus a minimum of 2in...

Page 19: ...p Figure 24 pressure motive pump Pressure motive pump is using the steam pressure same as the humidifier as source of energy to pressurized atmospheric condensate coming from steamOsorb multi ramp distributor It is compact does not require any electrical connection and it is easy to install Max steam pressure 65PSI 450kPa Flow per cycle 1 5Gal 2 6l 19 28 Inlet steam for motor Vent ...

Page 20: ...o the port A of the pressure motive pump 2 Port D of the pressure motive pump should be connected to a Tee piece located at the outlet of the control valve 3 Port C of the pressure motive pump should be connected to a Tee piece located on the vertical condensate line at the outlet of the separator 4 Port B is the pressurized condensate outlet to be returned to the boiler Any horizontal line should...

Page 21: ...uld be 85 RH minimum High limit humidistat should be placed at least at a distance equivalent to five times the non wetting distance If the non wetting distance is not known locate it at least 9 feet 3m downstream of the steam ramp Recommended Condensate return safety control specification 1 It is a good practice to install a safety thermostat on each condensate line upstream of the condensate man...

Page 22: ...ier control sequence Air proving switch Duct Hi Limit humidistat Steam trap condensate T stat ILS humidifier Control valve Room RH BAS ON ON ON 0 10Vdc 2 10Vdc OFF OFF OFF Supplied with ILS SE humidifier By others Figure 25 Recommended control sequence ILS 22 28 ...

Page 23: ...rming to local code and to the recommendation of this IOM Steam and condensate lines should be properly connected and tightened All the steam and condensate connections have been verified for any leak and are leak free The steamOsorb multi ramp is perperly mounted and attached in the duct Steam nozzles of the vertical steam distribution pipes are perpendicular to the air flow Electrical control an...

Page 24: ...ct Verify agin for any possible steam or condensate leak Verify that the steam distribution in the air duct is correct Change the control signal and verify that the steam production is proportional to the signal sent 2 Verify that the steam trap is operating properly by opening the thermostatic valve from time to time 3 Verify the Air flow switch and or Hi limit humidistat and or steam trap safety...

Page 25: ...Close the valve and confirm that there is no steam going out of the steamOsorb Strainer First year Verify that the strainer and the amount of dirt accumulated Adapt service frequency based on this 1s verification F T condensate trap At least twice a year Verify its proper operation If blocked it would be cold If leaking it would make a constant noise and a long run of the condensate line to the bo...

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Page 27: ...amOvap 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 steamOvap steamOvap makes no warranty and assumes no liability unless the equipment is installed in strict accordance with installation manual in effect at the date of purchase and by qualified ...

Page 28: ...e la Tour Montreal Qc H4N 1M5 Canada Tel 1 844 357 4477 info steamOvap com www steamOvap com Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice To obtain the latest technical information visit our website at www steamOvap com ...

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