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1. Fig 3 9 The water feed line should be 1 2 copper PVC or poly tubing run to within 3 feet of the humidifier then bushed down to 1 4 O D poly to make the final connection to the 1 4 O D compression fitting supplied with the unit WARNING WE RECOMMEND TO USE A SOFT POLY HOSE TO ABSORB THE WATER HAMMERING INORDER TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE FILL VALVE The water line may be routed through the back or through the bottom of the unit With poly tubing an insert Should be used to support the tubing and prevent leaks The fitting then threads onto the fill valve inlet located on the bottom of the humidifier Note that there is a Strainer built into the fill valve fitting underneath the unit which will require periodic cleaning so be sure to allow clearance for access NOTE softened water should NOT be used as itis generally corrosive to the electrode plating 3 3 2 Water drain The Elite Steam also requires connection to a drain The drain line may be routed out the back of the unit or the bottom of the unit using the included angle fitting The drain water characteristics are 140 F 60 C The drain line can be 1 1 4 schedule 40 PVC or CPVC 1 1 4 copper or 1 1 4 Polypropylene In all cases the drain tube is slipped over the drain outlet on the bottom of the humidifier Itis not glued or otherwise attached to the humidifier so it must be supported by itself If 1 1 4 sche2. 24 600 mm E F Tab 3a lo ATE Direct Room Discharge 72 1800 mm 24 600 mm Tab 3 b EA D Fig 3 b Unit Dimensions Duct and Room Units 13 5 341 mm Bo 8 1204 mm 23 7 600 mm Weight empty 18 lbs 8 kg Weight packaged 22 lbs 10 kg Weight installed with water 26 lbs 12 kg Tab 3 c Fig 3 c 3 2 Mounting 3 2 1 Removing the front cover The front cover is secured by four screws located at the four corners of the unit Use a phillips head screwdriver to remove the four cover screws Then simply pull the front cover away from the back part of the unit Return it in reverse order Be careful not to over tighten the screws 3 2 2 Fastening to the wall Fig 3 d Fig 3 e Drill the wall according to the drilling template supplied then secure Elite Steam firmly to the wall by the screws and anchors supplied Fig 3 f 10 3 3 Plumbing 3 3 1 Water supply The Elite Steam must be supplied with COLD potable water not softened or demineralized having the following characteristics PA Instant flow rate 0 12 gpm 0 45 L min i z ZZ Connection 1 4 O D Compression 15 to 116 psi 1 to 8 bar F USE Hardness limits lt 400 ppm CaCO0 2 Temperature limits 34 to 104 F 1to 40 C 125 to 1250 u S cm micromhos Tab 3 d
3. e Every fifteen days or no more than 300 operating hours Check operation that there are no significant water leaks and the general condition of the cylinder Check that during operation there is no arcing between the electrodes e Every three months or no more than 1000 operating hours Check operation that there are no significant water leaks and if necessary replace the cylinder Check that there are no blackened parts of the cylinder If there are blackened parts of the cylinder check the condition of the electrodes and if necessary replace the cylinder e Annually orno more than 2500 operating hours Replace the cylinder CAUTION ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE MAIN POWER BEFORE DOING MAINTENANCE CAUTION always disconnect the main power before touching the cylinder in the event of leaks as current may flow through the water 7 2 Cylinder maintenance The life of the cylinder depends on a number of factors including the amount and type of mineral in the water the correct use and sizing of the humidifier and the output as well as careful and regular maintenance IMPORTANT WARNINGS The humidifier and its cylinder contain live electrical components and hot surfaces and therefore all service and or maintenance operations must be performed by expert and qualified personnel who are aware of the necessary precautions Before performing any operations on the cylinder check that the humidifier is disconnected from the power supply Remove the cyl
4. 1 will loop between 0 and 1 0 humidistat 1 external 0 10 Vdc modulating signal Press drain min 1 second when done to confirm the new value of P 1 and exit to the normal operating mode Switch Elite Steam off you can now proceed with connecting the control wiring Fig 3 q Thread the control wiring through the bottom of the unit and the strain relief See photo at top of previous page and then up the side of the control module to the top right wiring terminal blocks Connect the control wiring to the control wiring terminal blocks found at the top right side of the control module 3 6 2 Connect the E2 Humidistat for On Off Operation 1 Remove the humidistat from the base squeeze the louvered base at the top and bottom To remove the humidistat from the wall lift up on the humidistat and pivot top away from wall Before wall mounting please remove the gasket Before return air duct mounting please remove the breakout piece If return air duct mounting route wires between humidistat and base Mount the sensor outside the house Do not mount on South side of the house or in direct sunlight Place at least 4 feet away from any exhaust vent If in air intake place 1 foot or closer to outside wall Place at least 6 higher than possible snow Do not route sensor wire near high voltage wires 6 Connect the GND IN terminals on the humidifier to the HUM terminals on the E2 Humidistat Connect the GND 24V terminals to th
5. 4 Drain valve 230 VAC 1 phase 9 7442 35 21Ninety degree drain adapter P D 35 22Filcup A 35 23 Internal hoses kit for room versions 35 24 Internal hoses kit for duct versions 1553 35 25 Cover holding screws Fig 7 b lia Rated steam flow Vac 1 phase Supply water conductivity uS cm 7523 5 5 lbs h 2 5 kg h Low and Normal 125 1250 15 14 Steam Cylinder 7508A 7 Ibs h 3 2 kg h Normal 350 1250 20 14A Steam Cylinder 7524 12 lbs h 5 4 kg h Normal 350 1250 35 14 Steam Cylinder 7543 12 lbs h 5 4 kg h Low 125 350 35 15 Steam Cylinder Low Conductivity 7552 35 16 Internal filter and gasket valid for all cylinders 23 8 Technical Specifications Steam flows VAC kW 5 5 Ibs hr 2 5 kg h 110 VAC 1 phase 50 60 Hz 1 86 kW 7 lbs hr 3 2 kg h 230 VAC 1 phase 50 60 Hz 2 36 kW 12 Ibs hr 5 4 kg h 230 VAC 1 phase 50 60 Hz 4 05 kW 24 x 14 x 8 Height x Width x Depth 600 x 341 x 204 mm 8 10 12 kg a A cre pores AW Poverees AM fw O MA O OOO IESO astinm 0 35 0 45 I min A titetembsctertoton crane May be from back or bottom of unit lt 60 C Drain flow Max 1 3 gpm max 5 l min Embedded fan flow 71 cfm Direct Room Discharge Only 120 m hr Limited Warranty DS RS and CS Humidifiers if properly registered by the return of the attached warranty registration to General Filters Inc are warranted to the con
6. a back pressure on the cylinder 2 Check the duct static pressure 3 Check the fill valve and inlet strainer 4 Check the drain valve operation 5 Correct installation problems and replace cylinder Heavy arcing occurs within hours of startup 1 The feed water contains large amounts of Iron 1 Contact the factory for an optional drain timer to force additional Copper or other conductive contaminants drains to control the minerals 2 If you are using a softener check the salt being used If it contains any additives discontinue use flush all lines and convert to pure salt or unsoftened water 3 Check the electrodes in the cylinder to be sure they were not damaged in shipping Humidifier continuously fills and drains without 1 Mineral has bridged between the electrodes 1 Clean or replace the cylinder producing steam 2 There is back pressure from the steam hoses or duct 2 Check the steam hoses for kinks or gullies that might be trapping 3 The flow regulator in the fill valve is broken or out condensate of place 3 Replace the fill valve 4 Water conductivity is very high 4 Consider using a mix of demineralized water with raw water 5 Water is foaming excessively 5 Check cylinder replace if exhausted If feed water contains silica or nitrates install a 1 micron water filter 21 7 Maintenance 7 1 Periodic checks e After one hour of operation Check that there are no significant water leaks
7. and plastic parts All parts must be disposed of according to the local and national standards for waste disposal WARNING Your humidifier requires water to operate Do NOT mount it above materials or machinery that could be damaged if a leak occurs Carel assumes no responsibility for consequential or inconsequential damage as a result of any leaks Disposal of the parts of the humidifier the humidifier is made up of metallic and plastic parts All parts must be disposed of according to the local standards on waste disposal Warranty on materials 2 years from the date of production excluding the consumable parts CONTENTS La 2 3 4 6 Se ee ee ca O A ON T 7 E FOW Tn sElTES stean WORKS st A A ted wea a Pasar 7 Coo a Ke renee greece oc rant oa 8 MEEA ON cconcst ete osarcassnaeta rita arruinado its 9 E POSO diras A AS A waded se SS 9 Z MOUUMG ar a a a a a a a a aa a lend dshe aa a auth ntti Mad et aaNet has 10 SAUNA aca CLANS 11 A Steal astra AA A DS 12 S PONE WINI ea NS ADOS 14 O CONTO WIND ads ais 15 E ANUEIG gt GONMECU OSS caia AA AAA AS 16 NE a a da it dt AOE 17 T ASA RUIN oa ba ia adidas bo aa adios 17 2 TAGE steam Controller a da Staats 17 o RN 18 a Stamtind With a NeW ende ara As o da 18 Operating Elle SEMA AS ANS AE 18 LE DISPLAY UNC Mr ON TMA NO errar aid ata 18 2 Changing The Maximum Produc ON css a a a ae a nbaeiaaeiaatabedee abba nae ena eauatisa abies 18 3 Activati
8. display Multiple alarms will flash in sequence alternating with the main display Pressing the sel button for 2 seconds will reset the alarms although still active alarms will continue to display Control board configuration not valid Unit disabled Turn off check control board reprogram High current alarm Unit disabled Turn off check connections check cylinder no limescale bridges between electrodes no electrodes short circuited Low production low supply water Unit disabled Check supply water conductivity too low replace conductivity or excessive foam limescale in Press reset sel key for 1 seconds to reset the cylinder the cylinder Cylinder lifetime expired 1200 hours Press reset sel key for 1 seconds to reset The warning will be Change cylinder not urgent displayed 50 hrs later until the hour counter is reset and the cylinder replaced Fill alarm unable or slow fill Press reset sel key for 1 seconds to reset otherwise the warning Check water supply and fill valve check drain valve current does not increase within timeout will be reset automatically every 10 minutes until the supply water for leakage is available again Drain alarm unable to drain Press reset sel key for 1 seconds to reset Check drain valve and drain connection current does not decrease within timeout Cylinder exhausted The warning is automatically reset if Elite Steam can produce the Change cylinder urgent criti
9. h A Ds15 110Vac50 60Hz 55 25 186 1688 AwGl0 TH ASIS uiovacsoeore 55 f 25s 1 1688 Awolo MEE IA IE IC EII IE IZ EEE II ARE E oT fe 535 PEE E ARE a IE ER UI E ISSN ELECTO E FRI HI a EE LI A NOTE Tolerance allowed on main voltage 15 to 10 Connect power wires to the power terminal block located at the bottom left of the control module Connect the wiring ground wire to the unit s chassis ground located just behind the power wiring terminal block Fig 3 p 14 3 6 Control wiring Elite Steam allows connection of any simple or automatic humidistat and safety devices such as high limit humidistat air flow proving switch and remote on off 3 6 1 Select Signal Type REMARK Select the proper type of control signal by the keyboard before connecting the control wiring Proceed as follows l Zi Switch Elite Steam off Keep pressed both buttons reset sel and drain and switch Elite Steam back on until the display shows 00 and the spanner blinks then release the 2 buttons Keep pressed reset sel until the display shows 02 WARNING do NOT confirm any value higher than 04 In case press reset sel until the display goes back to the normal operating mode and restart from step 1 Press drain min 1 second to confirm the display shows P1 for 1 second and then P1 s current value set will be displayed beside By pressing reset sel the value of P
10. steam back pressure 1 check that the steam hose is not kinked or sagging trapping steam 2 fill valve strainer clogged condensate 3 mineral in the fill cup 2 clean the fill valve strainer 4 drain solenoid valve leaking 3 clean the fill cup 4 check for voltage at the drain solenoid valve and or drain solenoid replacement The humidifier wets the duct 1 the distributor is not installed correctly too near the 1 check that the steam distributor is installed correctly top of the duct or the condensate return is blocked 2 decrease the steam production set on the control 2 system over sized 3 check the connection of the device flow switch or differential 3 humidifier active when the fan in the duct is off pressure switch slaving the humidifier to the ventilation in the duct The humidifier wets the floor below 1 the humidifier drain is blocked 1 clean the drain assembly and pan 2 the supply water or overflow circuit has leaks 2 check the entire water circuit 3 the condensate drain pipe does not bring the water 3 check the correct position of the condensate drain hose in the drain back to the drain pan pan 4 the steam hose is not properly fastened to the cylinder 4 check the fastening of the hose clamps on the steam outlet Water in the cylinder turns black 1 minerals in the cylinder have overconcentrated and 1 Check for sags amp kinks that could trap condensate in the steam are deteriorating the electrodes hoses that could cause
11. 2 Keep pressed both buttons reset sel and drain and switch Elite Steam back on the display shows 00 and the spanner DN blinks then release the two buttons 3 Keep pressed reset sel until the display shows 03 WARNING do NOT confirm any value higher than 04 In case press reset sel until the display goes back to the normal operating mode and restart from step 1 4 Press drain min 1 second to confirm the hour counter will be reset at once and Elite Steam will go back to the normal operating mode 5 5 Using the E2 Humidistat Press Aio select OFF MANUAL or AUTO mode if outdoor sensor is connected OFF mode The humidifier is turned off MANUAL mode The E2 will work to maintain the single humidity selected You can set your desired humidity level by pressing or Y The humidifier will turn ON or OFF according to your manual setting The humidifier will operate when the measured relative humidity falls more than 2 below the set point Humidity will have to be lowered when weather is colder or if condensation is suspected Suggested Setting Outdoor Temperatures 15 20 F 290C 20 10 F 23C 25 OF 18C 30 10 F 12 C 35 20 F 70C 40 30 F 10C AUTO mode The E2 will automatically raise the humidity as the outdoor temperature increases This provides the highest possible humidity The E2 will automatically lower the humidity as temperatures drop This minimizes the risk of condensation on cold
12. ES J KEY EYF FILL VALVE POWER SUPPLY DT DRAIN TEMPERING VALVE TIO VAC 1 PHASE 50 60 HZ HL HIGH LEVEL SENSOR OR 230 VAC 1 PHASE 50 60 HZ Fig 3 5 16 4 Start Up IMPORTANT WARNINGS 1 Before starting check that the humidifier is in perfect condition that there are no water leaks and that the electrical parts are dry 2 Do not connect power if the humidifier is damaged or even partially wet When installation is completed flush the supply pipe for around 10 minutes by piping water directly into the drain without sending it into the humidifier this will eliminate any scale or residues that may cause foam when boiling 4 1 Startup Checklist Before starting the humidifier the following should be checked L Water is connected the line has been flushed and external valves are open _ Drain is connected run to an open drain and has a trap under the unit L Electricity is connected in accordance with instructions local codes and data labels in the unit _ The power fuses are installed and intact L All control wiring is done and tested L Airflow switch is wired to open on air flow loss L Hi limit humidistat is wired to open on humidity rise above set point L Unit wires have been checked to make sure they and all connectors are tight from shipping _ The steam hose s are run correctly with no sags or kinks and sloped properly according to the manual L Condensate hoses are run correctly wit
13. Elite Steam Residential Steam Humidifiers LEGGI E CONSERVA QUESTE ISTRUZIONI 4 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Fresh Indoor Air Quality LEGGI E CONSERVA QUESTE ISTRUZIONI 4 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS We wish to save you time and money We can assure you that the thorough reading of this manual will guarantee correct installation and safe use of the product described WARNINGS BEFORE INSTALLING OR HANDLING THE HUMIDIFIER PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY STANDARDS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE LABELS ATTACHED TO THE Elite Steam CAUTION ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE MAIN POWER BEFORE OPENING OR SERVICING THE HUMIDIFIER Elite Steam produces non pressurized steam by means of electrodes immersed in the water contained in the plastic steam generator cylinder Electric current passes through the water between the electrodes heating the water into steam which is then used to humidify the air The quality of the water used affects the operation of this unit so the Elite Steam may be supplied with untreated water as long as this is drinkable and not softened or demineralized The water converted into steam is automatically replaced through an electric fill valve Periodically based on the water quality the unit will also drain some water to dilute the build up of minerals in the steam generator and thus extend its life This humidifier has been designed exclusively to direct
14. LOPE PIPING UP IN DIRECTION OF STEAM FLOW AT 20 OR GREATER WHICH MEANS 2 1 2 PER FOOT SLOPE PIPING DOWN IN THE DIRECTION OF STEAM FLOW AT 5 OR GREATER WHICH MEANS 3 4 PER FOOT MAX LENGTH OF RUBBER STEAM HOSE IS 20 FT INSULATED COPPER TUBING MAY BE USED UP TO 40 FT HEIGHT OF P TRAPS MUST BE GREATER THAN THE DUCT STATIC PRESSURE NO SLOPE fe Ga KINKED KA UNDRAINED UNDRAINED ae ELBOW ELBOW NO DISTRIBUTION PIPE DRAIN Fig 3 m IMPORTANT Maximum length of rubber steam hose is 10 feet Insulated copper tubing may be up to 20 feet In all cases minimize sharp bends and elbows use 2 45 elbows instead of 90 s Hose size 7 8 22 mm Hose size 1 1 4 30 mm 13 3 5 Power wiring Check that the power supply voltage to be connected matches the value indicated on the rating plate inside the electrical panel Insert the power and ground connection cables into the electrical panel compartment using the strain reliefs Supplied and connect to the terminals An external fused disconnect must be installed All wiring must be in accordance with local state and national electric codes NOTE to avoid unwanted interference the power cables should be kept separate from any control wiring All wiring must be in accordance with local state and national electric codes Power supply Steam Output Steam Output CURRENT EXTERNAL POWER WIRES EXTERNAL FUSE A Model Code i phase Ibs hr kg
15. am of the distributor pipes for evaporation of the steam Always allow 2 feet upstream Turbulent air flow may require longer lengths 3 4 2 Return Condensate Connection The return condensate from the distribution manifold or the Thru wall blower unit shall be returned through the knockout on top of the humidifier and be inserted into the hole located on the top of the fill cup See Fig 3 k Fig 3 k 12 3 4 3 Steam Hoses NINETY PERCENT 90 OF ALL OPERATION PROBLEMS ARE CREATED BY IMPROPER STEAM PIPING FROM THE HUMIDIFIER UNIT TO THE DUCT DISTRIBUTOR PIPES To avoid these problems remember one simple fact when running the steam hose steam naturally flows up hill and condensate naturally flows down hill Run the steam hose or piping to avoid any kinks sharp elbows or low spots that could collect or restrict the flow of steam to the distributor pipe or the flow of condensate back to the humidifier Support the hose adequately to avoid sags The following diagrams are to provide you with some guidelines If you have a situation you are unsure of please contact the factory for instructions 20 FT max IF NO TRAP WITH TRAP 25 25 IF NO SLOPE TYPICAL INSTALLATION PPANS WHEN UNIT IS ABOVE GENTLE BEND THE DISTRIBUTOR PIPE P TRAP gt 20 ae A _ 2 Xx OBSTRUCTION A EH yI S E P TRAP SUPPORTED STEAM HOSE DRAINS NOTE HEIGHT OF TRAPS MUST BE GREATER AND OR COPPER PIPE THAN THE DUCT STATIC PRESSURE NOTES S
16. cal performance detected demand otherwise turn off and then on Foam detected Press reset sel key for 1 seconds to reset If it continues do some cleaning cycles read chap Starting with a new cylinder Cylinder lifetime expired 2000 hours Reset the hour counter read chap Resetting the hour counter Change the cylinder High controller temperature above 176 F The warning is automatically reset if the temperature decreases Check the ambient temperature replace the 80 C below 176 F 80 C controller 20 6 Trouble Shooting a The humidifier does not turn on 1 no electrical power 1 check the safety devices upstream from the humidifier and the 2 on off switch of the humidifier in position 0 open presence of power 3 control connectors improperly connected 2 close the switch on the panel position 4 blown fuses 3 check that the connectors are properly inserted in the terminal block 5 transformer failure 4 check the condition of fuses 5 check that the proper voltage is connected and turned on The humidifier does not start operation 1 remote ON OFF contact open 1 close ON OFF contacts 2 the humidistat has not been connected correctly 2 check the external connection 3 humidistat failure 3 replace the humidistat 4 control signal not compatible with the type set 5 value measured by the sensor s higher than the corresponding set point The humidifier fills with water without producing 1 high
17. components do not use detergents or solvents e Scale can be removed using a solution of Lime A Way O CLR or 5 phosphoric acid then rinse with water Cleaning the fill valve After having disconnected the cables and the hoses remove the valve and check the condition of the inlet filter clean if necessary using the same cleaning solution as for the steam cylinder and a soft brush Cleaning the drain valve Remove the valve body clean if necessary using the same cleaning solution as for the steam cylinder and a soft brush Cleaning the drain pan Clean the pan of any mineral deposits and check that the water flows freely from the pan to the drain at the drain valve Cleaning the supply fill overflow pipes Check that these are clear and clean or replace if necessary IMPORTANT WARNING after having replaced or checked the plumbing check that components have been reconnected correctly with the proper seals Re start the humidifier and perform a number of cleaning cycles from 2 to 4 read chap Starting with a new cylinder then check for any water leaks 22 7 3 Replacement Parts item PartNo Description See the table below Steam generator cylinder 15 1 Control module 110 VAC 1 phase 35 1 Control module 230 VAC 1 phase 35 17 Internal cables kit 35 18 On off switch mu J pp ai UE T ue P A J 15 3 Fill tempering valve 110 VAC 1 phase 35 3 Fill tempering valve 230 VAC 1 phase 3 7541 35
18. dule 40 PVC or CPVC is used then a coupling should be used between the drain line and unit drain The Elite Steam includes a drain tempering valve that opens whenever the drain valve opens and flushes cool feed water into the drain line to insure that the drain water temperature never exceeds 140 F 60 C NOTE Drain line must be trapped under the unit to prevent flash steam from condensing in the unit cabinet 11 3 4 Steam distribution 3 4 1 Duct steam injection The maximum allowed duct static pressure is 2 in WC The Elite Steam duct injection models include a plastic duct injection nozzle 1 24 31 5 mm B 1 96 50 mm C 2 20 56 mm steam inlet elle D 2 26 57 5 mm 3 93 100 mm 0 31 dia 8 mm l F Be oe ae 30 mmy condensate drain condensate drain 0 47 or 0 87 12 or 22 mm a 4 steam inlet Ora stainless steel duct distributor Maunling Screws ad J mm x F pan 40 mm A 3 a Steam inet Condensate drain Fig 3 To install the distributor pipes 1 Cut a round hole in the side of the duct to match the steam pipe and condensate return 2 Apply silicone sealant to the mounting plate and insert the pipe through the hole and secure it with 4 sheet metal screws 3 Connect the steam and condensate hoses using the hose clamps supplied Note end support bracket supplied only with 36 and longer distributors IMPORTANT allow 2 feet of straight duct downstre
19. e ACL CAN terminals on the E2 humidistat Fig 3 r Fig 3 8 WIRING E AUTOMATIC HUMIDISTAT 12y T QD n ow al OUTDOOR TEMP SENSOR NOT USED IN MANUAL MODE 15 a 3 6 3 Modulating Operation Connect an external 0 10 Vdc modulating input between terminals IN GND Connect any Safety Switches high limit air flow switch remote on off in series to terminals AB AB If no safety switches are used then a jumper must be installed between AB AB DO NOT apply any voltage to AB AB 3 6 4 Safety and High Limit Switches Remove the jumper between terminals AB AB and connect any simple high limits air flow switch and remote contacts in series to terminals AB AB otherwise if no such dry contacts are available the jumper must remain in place between terminals AB AB DO NOT apply any voltage to AB AB 3 7 Wiring Connections Input Output Type N1 GND N2 NTC air proving sensor AB AB 24 V Bridge Remote On Off Safety Switches Humidistat o Humidistat 3 7 1 Wiring diagram of controller PROS AA AAA IO PORT NTI IET AMD HET aon i HEAMOTE ON OFF HUMIDISTAT Piece 1 anne EMBEDDED Maat ALARM BLOWER awl 4 IN CHF L EXTERNAL DUCT FAN e A A E A EAS a n e e r 24 VAC FOR EXTERNAL HUMIDISTATS STEAM BOILER UNIT P gt wares QO LI LZ he gt EXTERNAL FUSED DISCONNECT TO BE H INSTALLED NOT SUPPLIED RESPECT LOCAL COD
20. e cleaning the electrodes are powered and water is filled in until it touches the high level sensor OR the phase current equals 20 A whichever occurs first After either of the events is detected the boiler is fully discharged with the electrodes un powered the drain valve and the drain tempering valve are activated for 3 minutes Warming the filling water helps washing out any mould release or dirt When starting the unit with a new or empty cylinder it may take a significant amount of time hours for the unit to build up enough mineral concentration to reach rated capacity This time can be shortened by the addition of Alka Seltzer or salt teaspoon through the steam outlet on top of the cylinder 5 Operating Elite Steam 5 13 1 Displaying Information By pressing the reset sel button for 2 seconds the display will loop from amperage to production in of the maximum production to the hour counter and back to amperage ue Aen mn IZ Zi _Parn_ F Pas gt 1 Amperage it is the value of the current that flows through the water making it boiling off default display 2 Production it is the current production expressed as a percentage of the nominal production 3 Hour counter it is expressed in tens for instance when the display shows 13 the real hour value will be between 130 and 139 hours Note that the hour counter increment rate is proportional to the steam flow e g in case the steam flow is 40 of the nominal value the
21. h no sags or kinks and sloped properly according to the manual 4 2The Elite Steam Controller The Elite Steam controller features a comprehensive information display that shows the operation of the system at a glance 6 Foaming o O 8 Cylinder draining oo O 9 LEDs indicate power yellow operation green and alarms red Level of output 33 66 100 14 Fan relay is activated 17 4 3 Starting Elite Steam e Insure that the external power is turned on e Push the top part of the On Off button so that the partis in The yellow Power LED will be lit The Elite Steam is now ready to operate e When there is a call for humidity Elite Steam will close its power relays and send power to the electrodes in the plastic steam generator The green Operation LED will light indicating that operation has begun 4 4 Starting with a new cylinder When starting with a new cylinder you should activate the cylinder cleaning function as follows 1 Switch Elite Steam off 2 Keep pressed both buttons reset sel and drain and switch Elite Steam back on until the display shows 00 and the spanner DN blinks then release the two buttons 3 Keep pressed reset sel until the display shows 04 WARNING do NOT confirm any value higher than 04 In case press reset sel until the display goes back to the normal operating mode and restart from step 4 Press drain min 1 second the cleaning starts During th
22. hour counter increment rate will be 40 and after 100 hours of production the hour counter will show 4 which stands for 40 hours 5 2 Changing The Maximum Production The maximum production can be adjusted between 20 to 100 of the nominal production in steps of 5 in order to suit the environment characteristics 1 Switch Elite Steam off 2 Keep pressed both buttons reset sel and drain and switch Elite Steam back on the display shows 00 and the spanner ON blinks then release the two buttons 3 Keep pressed reset sel until the display shows 01 WARNING do NOT confirm any value higher than 04 In case press reset sel until the display goes back to the normal operating mode and restart from step 1 4 Press drain min 1 second to confirm the display shows P 0 for 1 second and then P0 s current value set will be displayed beside By pressing reset sel the value of PO will loop from 20 to 100 in steps of 5 6 Press drain min 1 second when done to confirm the new value of P 0 and exit to the normal operating mode on 5 3 Activating Manual Drain Press and hold the drain button on the front of the unit until the cylinder is drained 5 4 Resetting the hour counter The hour counter should be reset every time the cylinder is changed in order to reset and restart the ineternal maintenance timer 1 Switch Elite Steam off 18
23. increase and this is monitored by an amperage transformer connected to one of the power wires 9 and located on the electronic controller When the desired current is reached the fill valve will close 1 and the water will then begin to warm and produce steam If the water reaches the cylinder full probes 8 prior to reaching the desired current level the fill valve 1 will be closed to prevent overflow and the drain valve 13 will be opened to drain away some water so as to move the water apart from the cylinder s top If the current rises too much as the water fills the cylinder the drain valve 13 will be activated to drain away some water and reduce the current flow to acceptable levels Note that any time the drain valve is activated the tempering valve 14 will be opened for tempering the hot drained water down to 140 F 60 C in accordance to local and national standards 2 RS PO Wen LX Fig 1 a Periodically based on the incoming water conductivity the unit will open the drain valve 13 and drain some water to reduce the mineral concentration A strainer 12 in the cylinder helps to prevent mineral debris from jamming the drain valve 13 LL Q In case Elite Steam remains powered but idle i e without producing steam for more than 72 hours 3 days the cylinder will be emptied to not have stagnant water inside If there is no water in the cylinder there will be no curren
24. inder from the humidifier only after having drained it completely using the manual drain button or procedure Check that the model and the power supply voltage of the new cylinder correspond to the data on the rating label 7 2 1 Replacing the cylinder IMPORTANT WARNING the cylinder may be hot Allow it to cool before touching it or use protective gloves To replace the cylinder e completely drain the cylinder by pressing and holding the drain button until the cylinder is empty e turn the humidifier off and disconnect the main power e remove the cover e duct version o remove the steam hose from the cylinder o flip up the cylinder holding bracket and lift the cylinder out of the unit e room version o undo the 2 bolts of the embedded fan o flip up the cylinder holding bracket o disconnect the distributor from the cylinder and lift the cylinder out of the unit e disconnect the electrical connections from the top of the cylinder e install the new cylinder in the humidifier by performing the previous operations in reverse WARNING Electrical connections to the cylinder must be tight or possible fire hazard may result Threaded nuts on power wires must be connected with 22 to 29 inch pounds of torque 2 5 to 3 3 Nm Fig 7 a 7 2 2 Maintenance of the other plumbing components IMPORTANT WARNINGS e External power must always be disconnected when performing any maintenance on the humidifier e When cleaning the plastic
25. ly humidify rooms or ducts using a distribution system The installation use and maintenance operations must be carried out according to the instructions contained in this manual and on the labels applied internally and externally IMPORTANT BEFORE beginning installation e Check for shipping damage to cartons Mark the shipping waybill accordingly e Open cartons and check for any hidden damage Mark the shipping waybill accordingly e Check packing slip to ensure all items have been received Notify General Filters of any shortages or damaged parts You must notify General Filters within 5 working days of any shortages The conditions of the environment and the power supply voltage must comply with the specified values listed on the data label in the humidifier All other uses and modifications made to the humidifier that are not authorized by the manufacturer are considered incorrect and the manufacturer assumes no liability for the consequences of any such unauthorized use Please note that the humidifier contains powered electrical devices and hot surfaces All service and or maintenance operations must be performed by qualified personnel who are aware of the necessary precautions and are capable of performing the operations correctly Disconnect the humidifier from the main power supply before accessing any internal parts The humidifier must be installed in accordance with all local and national standards The humidifier is made of metallic
26. ng Manual DEMAS ia 18 a RESENO ME NOU COUN Riera cal AA EEE coa dies 18 De PEZA a e a A O es ge 19 O Al ri ira do toda 20 TOUS SNOO IO ar na 21 Mantente sos art As Aa 22 a EE E E E EENE 22 2 MMIC Meet alice metanidtieiccmaatenel baad a aa a a aa a a E N EE 22 3 NREDIACEMICN UC Pants A a a a ae a aaa a a a 23 TECHNICA SPECIGI ON rr AA AS 24 1 How The Elite Steam Works Elite Steam is an electrode humidifier It produces steam for humidification by passing electric current through the water in the steam plastic generator cylinder between metal electrodes There are no heating elements Steam output is directly proportional to the conductivity of the water and the amount of electrode immersed in the water Ona call for humidity the Elite Steam controller will open the water fill valve 1 and allow water to enter the cylinder A flow restrictor 2 prevents the unit from filling too quickly or with too much pressure The water flows up the fill tube 3 and into the fill cup 7 Water then flows over the dam in the fill cup 7 which creates a 1 air gap to prevent backflow of contaminated water into the feed lines and through the fill tube 4 and into the bottom of the steam cylinder 11 Any backflow or overflow of water travels through the overflow hose 5 to the drain As the water fills the cylinder it will reach the electrodes 10 and current will begin to flow As the water continues to fill the cylinder the current will
27. o make available the informal dispute settlement mechanism which is specified in the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act General Filters Inc Canadian General Filters Inc 43800 Grand River 39 Crockford Blvd Novi MI 48375 1115 Scarborough ON M1R 3B7 www generalfilters com www cgfproducts com 24
28. sumer against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of installation so long as the product has been installed and operated in accordance with all appropriate manuals and wiring diagrams Replacement or routinely replaceable parts such as steam cylinders and gaskets are not covered by this limited warranty or any other warranties Any other defective parts will be repaired without charge except for removal reinstallation and transportation costs To obtain repair service under this limited warranty the consumer must send the defective part to General Filters Inc THERE ARE NOT EXPRESS WARRANTIES COVERING THIS HUMIDIFIER OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH ABOVE THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO TWO YEARS THE MANUFACTURER ASSUMES NO LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT AS STATED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY THE MANUFACTURER WILL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow either limitations on implied warranties or exclusions from incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion and limitation may not apply to you Any questions pertaining to this limited warranty should be addressed to General Filters Inc General Filters Inc has elected not t
29. surfaces like windows You can adjust the Auto Humidity Index Set Point from 0 low to 10 high by pressing amp or W The Humidity Index is based on the outdoor temperature and indoor humidity The humidifier will switch ON OFF according to the calculated auto humidity index set point Lower Index settings are for older homes with less insulation and vapor barriers Higher Index settings are for newer homes with complete vapor barriers triple pane windows and high R value insulation If condensation occurs reduce Index setting by 2 points until condensation stops NOTE If the outdoor temperature sensor fails flashes and the unit will default to MANUAL mode e To toggle between indoor outdoor temperature and indoor humidity Press 8 e To change the temperature unit Press C F e To set the temperature humidity offset in MANUAL or AUTO mode 1 Simultaneously press A and W when viewing the temperature or humidity reading 2 Use A or Y to change the setting 3 to 3 3 Press A and W simultaneously or wait 5 seconds to confirm and move onto the next setting e Lo or Hi will flash on the display when Outdoor temp Humidity e f power is lost current settings are retained WARNING Do not allow excess humidification Excess humidity can cause condensation and enable mold and mildew growth 19 5 6 Alarms In the event of an alarm the red alarm LED will flash the alarm relay will close and the alarm code will flash in the
30. t flow and no steam production The electrodes do not burn out but they will eventually become completely coated with mineral and the cylinder will then need to be replaced or cleaned No Description _ 3 6 Fill amp drain connections Tab 1 a 2 Models There are two basic models for steam distribution Duct Injection Direct Room Discharge Fig 2 a Fig 2 b Elite Steam comes in two capacities and voltages DS35 Duct Steam Injection 35 gallons per day 12 Lbs per hour 220 240V RS35 Room Steam Discharge 35 gallons per day 12 Lbs per hour 220 240V DS20A Duct Steam Injection 20 gallons per day 7 Lbs per hour 220 240V RS20A Room Steam Discharge 20 gallons per day 7 Lbs per hour 220 240V DS15 Duct Steam Injection 15 gallons per day 5 5 Los per hour 115 120V RS15 Room Steam Discharge 15 gallons per day 5 5 Lbs per hour 115 120V 3 Installation 3 1 Positioning The Elite Steam has been designed for wall mounting and since it is an atmospheric steam humidifier should be placed close to the point where the steam will be used to minimize the steam hose length and the amount of condensate Certain clearances must be maintained around the unit for safety and maintenance Duct Injection 6 150 mm B 6 150 mm 6 150 mm D 6 150 mm be
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