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ULTRA-SORB MP INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Nonpressurized steam application
INSTALLATION
Water seal
(see Note 4)
Typical evaporative
humidifier
Depending on humidification load,
interconnecting piping may be hose,
tubing, or hard pipe
Face width
Blanked-off area
Position
tubelets
perpendicular
to airflow
Insulate
tubing and
hard pipe to
reduce steam
loss
≥ 2"
(51 mm)
1½" (38 mm)
flange
AHU width
Face
height
AHU/Overall
height
¾" (DN20) pipe thread
90˚ long
sweep
or two 45˚
elbows
Notes:
1. Locate drain air gap only in spaces with adequate temperature and air movement to absorb flash steam; otherwise, condensation may form on
nearby surfaces. Refer to governing codes for drain pipe size and maximum discharge water temperature.
2. When mounting an Ultra-sorb in a duct, headers and flanges are mounted outside the duct.
3. Mount the Ultra-sorb Model MP vertically (for horizontal airflow only).
4. For nonpressurized steam applications provide a 5" (130 mm) minimum water seal. See Table 6-1.
5. 100% of the airflow must pass through the Ultra-sorb, which means that any openings surrounding it must be sealed. The blanked-off area below
the Ultra-sorb provides clearance height for water seals and condensate piping connections.
6. Condensate must be drained.
7. Dispersion tubes are available at: 3" (76 mm), 4" (102 mm; for 2" diameter only), 6" (152 mm), 9" (228 mm), 12" (305 mm) centers.
8. Ultra-sorb humidifiers will be assembled, crated, and shipped intact in all sizes up to 93" (2360 mm) unit height. Ultra-sorb can be shipped
unassembled, by request, requiring field assembly.
9. Sizes are 12" to 144" (305 mm to 3658 mm) x 12" to 144" (305 mm to 3658 mm) in 1" (25 mm) increments.
Each Ultra-sorb humidifier is furnished with:
1. Type 304 stainless steel header/separator and dispersion tubes when shipped unassembled.
2. Hardware for connection of dispersion tubes to header when shipped unassembled.
3. Tube grommets for connection when shipped unassembled.
*For electrode type humidifiers pitch towards Ultra-sorb MP steam dispersion panel.
For other steam generators pitch towards generation possible
• Hose: 2"/ft (15%)
• Insulated tubing/pipe: 1/4"/ft (2%)
• Un-insulated tubing or pipe: 1/2"/ft (4%)
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Open drain 1" (25 mm) air gap:
(see Note 1)
FIGURE 17-1: MOUNTING ULTRA-SORB MODEL MP (NONPRESSURIZED STEAM APPLICATION SHOWN)
Condensate header
Pitch to dispersion recommended*
Hose: 2"/ft (15%)
Tubing or Pipe: 1/8"/ft (1%)