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ULTRA-SORB MODEL MP INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

ATTENTION INSTALLER

Read this manual before installing.
Leave manual with product owner.

DriSteem Technical Support

[email protected]

• 800-328-4447

• dristeem.com/technical-support

 WARNING

Hot surface hazard

Steam humidifi cation systems have 
extremely hot surfaces.

To avoid burns, allow humidifi er, steam 
pipes, and dispersion assemblies to 
cool before touching any part of the 
system.

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UNPACKING HIGH-EFFICIENCY TUBES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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INSTALLATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Ultra-sorb Model MP field assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Ultra-sorb Model MP mechanical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Selecting the location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Determine humidifier placement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Placement in an air handling unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Mounting and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installation in a cold air stream   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Placement upstream from an elbow or duct split . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation above valuable equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Panel support  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Ultra-sorb Model MP mounting - pressurized steam application . . . . . . . . 10
Ultra-sorb Model MP mounting - nonpressurized steam application . . . . . 11

Mounting in an air handling unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mounting in a horizontal duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Supply and drain connections and dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ultra-sorb Model MP connections and dispersion tube detail  . . . . . . . . . 15
Piping  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Steam from a Pressurized steam  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Steam from a non-electrode-type evaporative humidifier . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steam from an electrode-type evaporative humidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

OPERATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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Replacing Ultra-sorb Model MP dispersion tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Performance data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

MAINTENANCE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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Inspecting and servicing components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Strainer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Steam traps on main steam supply  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Valves  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
High-Efficiency Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

WARRANTY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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Table of contents

Содержание ultra-sorb MP

Страница 1: ...ORB MODEL MP Steam Dispersion Panels Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For applications using steam from a boiler or from any DriSteem steam generating hum...

Страница 2: ...t 8 Installation in a cold air stream 8 Placement upstream from an elbow or duct split 8 Installation above valuable equipment 8 Panel support 8 Ultra sorb Model MP mounting pressurized steam applicat...

Страница 3: ...ife or sharp object to remove the poly film High efficiency tube option Dispersion assemblies with the High Ef ciency Tube option are designed to produce signi cantly less dispersion generated condens...

Страница 4: ...mbly Align the locating pins on the anges and top frame and insert screws TIGHTEN THE FLANGE LOCKNUTS Torque the eight ange locknuts to 16 ft lb 22 N m at 100 rpm maximum using a 7 16 deep well socket...

Страница 5: ...tom Insert at a slight angle to not interfere with top frame of Ultra sorb panel 2 Press downward on tube so to clear stud at top of tube Align tube with rivet nut on top of the header 3 Once aligned...

Страница 6: ...H J Table 4 2 Ultra sorb Model MP tube capacity Tubes lbs hr kg hr 1 5 Uninsulated 40 18 1 Insulated 43 19 5 2 0 Uninsulated 77 34 9 Insulated 80 36 3 If face height B is 17 432 mm consult DriSteem o...

Страница 7: ...G Humidi cation steam inlet 1 or 2 NPT coupling for pressurized steam 1 or 2 NPT coupling for evaporative steam 3 or 4 flange for evaporative steam DN25 or DN50 BSPT nipple for pressurized steam DN50...

Страница 8: ...tting distance mc_062111_0715 Install the Ultra sorb panel in a location where discharged water vapor will be absorbed by the airstream Place the Ultra sorb panel where the air temperature is capable...

Страница 9: ...Cooling coil 8 to 12 2 4 to 3 7 m Duct high limit humidity control for dispersion locations A B Air ow proving switch Air ow proving switch Duct high limit humidity control for dispersion location C...

Страница 10: ...ed for this purpose See Figure 8 1 PLACEMENT UPSTREAM FROM AN ELBOW OR DUCT SPLIT Installation upstream from elbows or duct splits can be done See Figure 8 2 if placed upstream a minimum of the non we...

Страница 11: ...cular to the airstream see Figure 9 1 Loosen the jam nut at the top of the tube to allow rotation of the dispersion tubes for proper tubelet orientation When removing and installing the dispersion tub...

Страница 12: ...across the valve the steam pressure at the header traps is minimal Condensate must be drained 10 Dispersion tubes are available at 3 76 mm 4 102 mm for 2 diameter only 6 152 mm 9 228 mm 12 305 mm cent...

Страница 13: ...eal with a 2 51 mm minimum drop from the header connection 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...

Страница 14: ...installations vertical channels may be required on both the inlet and outlet ends of the humidi er to provide proper support See Figure 12 2 Air ow Mounting channel Typ Blank off plate Side blank off...

Страница 15: ...exceed 12 305 mm If an angle iron frame is provided on the duct section a longer screw may be required Ultra sorb Mating anges of duct are attached to header enclosures Header enclosure 1 38 mm Mounti...

Страница 16: ...Note The Ultra sorb Model MP must be installed with the drain connection at an elevation that permits gravity drainage For lifting condensate use a condensate pump rated for your application Contact y...

Страница 17: ...2 Dia dispersion tube OM 7842 Ori ce tubelet Hose Flange Coupling OM 607 1a OM 607 1b OM 607 2 Ultra sorb Model MP connections and dispersion tube detail Air ow DN20 threaded condensate drain outlet...

Страница 18: ...loped length 4 inches DN lbs hr kg h ft m inches DN lbs hr kg h ft m 1 40 150 68 10 3 1 40 150 68 20 6 2 50 250 113 10 3 2 50 220 100 30 9 1 Use DriSteem steam hose for best results Other hose may hav...

Страница 19: ...from DriSteem Piping STEAM FROM A PRESSURIZED STEAM Ultra sorb panels for pressurized steam have a threaded pipe nipple that extends outside the framework for a steam supply connection The steam supp...

Страница 20: ...D and the steam hose I D multiple hose clamps may be required STEAM HOSE PITCH Support steam hose to prevent sags or low spots and pitch at least 2 ft 15 back to the humidi er TUBING PITCH Pitch at le...

Страница 21: ...Ultra sorb steam inlet For threading pipe connection options see DriSteem s DriCalc sizing and selection software available at www dristeem com Hose and clamps can be used for connections at the stea...

Страница 22: ...ommet to ease turning and removal of the dispersion tube 2 Loosen the jam nut from the tube nut at top of the tube Rotate the tube off the top frame assembly bolt about 4 rotations of the tube 3 Press...

Страница 23: ...sentative for recommendations mc_071211_1505 NON WETTING DISTANCE Non wetting distance is the distance downstream from the leaving side of the steam dispersion assembly to the point where wetting will...

Страница 24: ...IGH LIMIT HUMIDISTAT To prevent over saturation when duct air is cooler than 70 F 21 C use a high limit duct mounted humidistat Figure 10 1 Mount it 10 to 15 3 to 4 5 m downstream from the Ultra sorb...

Страница 25: ...es for leaks 5 Ensure that the dispersion tubes are oriented with the tubelets at a right angle to the airflow See Figure 9 1 6 Check for any other leaks from steam and drain connections 7 Ensure that...

Страница 26: ...oses off steam tightly and the stem packing is not leaking Pneumatic Inspect annually to be sure the valve closes off steam tightly the stem packing is not leaking steam and the diaphragm in the actua...

Страница 27: ...alve not fully closing Foreign matter holding valve open clean valve Check signal and power to valve Valve steam packing too tight loosen and or replace packing Steam pressure exceeds close off rating...

Страница 28: ...rrect control signal Replace components Improper wiring connections Rewire Incorrect humidity sensor Replace Humidity controller out of calibration Recalibrate Air cannot absorb steam quantity being d...

Страница 29: ...ol circuit voltage Replace component s to make all components compatible Incorrect control signal Replace components Improper wiring Rewire Incorrect humidity sensor Replace sensor Humidity controller...

Страница 30: ...28 ULTRA SORB MODEL MP INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL OM 7890 Replacement parts 1 MAINTENANCE FIGURE 28 1 ULTRA SORB MODEL MP REPLACEMENT PARTS 2 3 6 7 5 8 4 OM 7854_rightside 11 10 9...

Страница 31: ...y non insulated dispersion tube Consult factory 2 50 mm high ef ciency insulated dispersion tube Consult factory 2 50 mm high ef ciency non insulated dispersion tube Consult factory 5 Screw 8 32 x 3 8...

Страница 32: ...ased on breach of warranty breach of contract negligence strict liability in tort or any other legal theory even if DriSteem has notice of the possibility of such damages By purchasing DriSteem s prod...

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