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5.4.3
Installing the steam hose
Important!
Use original Condair steam hose exclusively. Other types of steam hoses can cause
undesired operational malfunctions.
Instructions for the hose layout
– Initially, the steam hose is led with an
upslope of at least 20 % over a minimum height of
300 mm
above the top edge of the steam generator 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 the maximum steam hose length of m contact
your Condair representative. In any case, steam hoses longer than m must be insulated in
their entire length.
– Reductions in the cross section such as kinks should be avoided throughout the entire length of
the hose. The installation of a stop cock in the steam hose is not permissible.
– Steam hoses must be prevented from sagging (condensate pockets); if necessary, support with
pipe clamps, trough, or wall brackets, or install a condensate drain in the steam hose.
–
Important!
When deciding on the length and layout of the hose, it should be noted that the
steam hose may become somewhat shorter with progressive ageing.
Securing the hose
The steam hose must be secured to the steam distribution pipe and the steam outlet of the steam
generator by means of
hose clamps
.
Caution!
Do not overtighten the hose clamp on the steam connector of the steam generator.
min.
300
mm
Rmin.
300
mm
min. 5 %
min. 20 %
max.
4
m
