4.2 The steam cylinder
A regular check of the steam cylinder ensures trouble-free operation.
If the humidifier indicates U1 (LED flashing green), it can still be run for a
few days before the steam cylinder needs to be replaced. We recommend
that you keep a spare cylinder in stock for each unit.
NORDMANN’s steam cylinders are so economical that it is usually cheaper
to replace the cylinder than to clean it. To clean the cylinder, it should first
be emptied by pressing the black button for manual drainage located on
the electronic print (see Fig. 34) and then removed. After the drainage
filter has been taken out, the cylinder can be well flushed with tap water
(using no chemical substances).
The SC-System is a patented self-cleaning system developed by
NORDMANN for its electrode steam humidifiers. Because the minerals are
kept in suspension, there is little accumulation of deposits on the floor of
the cylinder. The loose minerals are flushed away during normal drainage
operations. The steam cylinder’s service life is considerably lengthened and
the time spent on maintenance is reduced.
The serviceable life of a steam cylinder is dependent on both the quality of
the water supply and the unit’s actual operating hours.
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4.3 The SC-System (option)
