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STEAM INJECTION INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Temperature switches
OVERVIEW
Electric temperature switches:
• The electric temperature switch prevents condensate
discharge from a steam injection humidifier during a cold
start or if the condensate return main becomes flooded.
DriSteem's electric temperature switch is a temperature-
actuated make-break switch designed for use with electric
humidity control systems. The temperature at which it
switches is adjustable and should be set at
210 °F (99 °C).
• This switch prevents condensate discharge from a
steam injection humidifier during a cold start or if the
condensate return main becomes flooded.
• Install the sensing element of the device in the condensate
return piping on the inlet side of the steam trap (see
drawings), including a tee with a ½" pipe thread (DN15)
opening to receive the sensing element. When steam
surrounds the sensing element, the switch will “make,”
allowing the humidifier valve to open.
• Install all wiring according to national and local electrical
codes, and SIZE TRANSFORMER VA TO LOAD VA.
• When using the temperature switch with an electric
modulating valve, use the special wiring instructions
furnished with the valve.
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