DriSteem GTS Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual
IMPORTANT: Read and save these instructions.
GTS
®
Gas -to -St eam Hum i di f ie r
In st all at io n, O peratio n,
an d M ainte na nc e Manu al
W A R N I N G !
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury, or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
W H A T T O D O
I F Y O U S M E L L G A S
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from an off-site phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
For toll-free technical support call:
1-800-328-4447
ATTENTION INSTALLER
Read this manual before installing.
Leave manual with product owner.
DRI-STEEM technical support
800-328-4447
I m po r ta n t: Troubleshooting information for this humidifier is located
in the Vapor-logic4 Installation and Operation manual shipped with your
humidifier. If you do not have this manual, go to the literature section at
www.dristeem.com to download or order a copy.
Where to find more information
On our Web site:
The following related documents can be
viewed, printed or ordered from our web
site, www.dristeem.com
• Catalogs (include dispersion nonwetting
distance graphs):
– GTS
– Ultra-sorb
• Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
– Ultra-sorb
– Vapor-logic4® (includes sensor
placement recommendations and
troubleshooting information)
•
In Dri-calc:
Dri-calc® is our humidification system
sizing and selection software, which can be
ordered at www.dristeem.com.
Included in Dri-calc:
®
®
manuals:
DRI-STEEM Design Guide
loss tables and general humidification
information)
(includes steam
European models
The DRI-STEEM GTS Gas-to-Steam Humidifier has been certified
for compliance with harmonised European directives concerning
gas appliances, low voltage, and emission (Gas Appliance Directive
90/396/CEE). Testing was carried out by the Canadian Standards
Association; the notifying body is AFNOR in France, which is a
recognized authority by the European bodies and the DTI in the
United Kingdom.
Installation must conform to the requirements of the National Gas
Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations.
• A comprehensive library of installation
guide documents, including:
– Rapid-sorb installation instructions
for vertical airflows
– Recommended dispersion placement
within a duct or air handler
– Recommended sensor placement
Or call us at 800-328-4447
While obtaining documents from our web
site or from Dri-calc is the quickest way to
review our literature, we will also mail to
you any literature you need.
Ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s
Overview
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifications and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation
Locating the humidifier, clearance recommendations . . . . . . 10
Outdoor enclosure mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wiring: Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Piping: Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Piping: Supply water and drain overflow connections . . . . . . . 22
Piping: Water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Piping: Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Piping: Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Combustion and ventilation air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Vertical and horizontal venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Dispersion: General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Dispersion: Interconnecting piping requirements . . . . . . . . . . 36
Dispersion: Drip tee installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Dispersion: Single tube and multiple tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Dispersion: Rapid-sorb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Dispersion: Area-type fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Operation
Start-up procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Start-up commissioning checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Maintenance
For both GTS and GTS-DI models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Maintenance: GTS standard water models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Maintenance: GTS-DI models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Troubleshooting
GTS troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Replacement parts
Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Electrical replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Outdoor enclosure electrical replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Information for European models only
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76-77
Warranty
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover
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S a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n s
W A R N I N G !
The humidifier must be installed by
a qualified technician and meet the
requirements of all governing codes. Failure
to follow these instructions could cause
severe bodily injury or death.
W A R N I N G !
If you do not follow the instructions in this manual
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
For your safety, read this entire manual before
installing or operating the GTS humidifier.
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an
ignition device which automatically lights the burner.
Do NOT try to light the burner by hand.
B. Before operating, smell all around the appliance area for
gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because gas can be
heavier than air and settle on the floor.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
C. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified gas appliance service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control that has been under water.
More safety precautions are on the next page ▶
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S a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d )
Safe operating instructions
1. STOP! Read the safety information on the previous page.
2. Set the humidistat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device that
automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner
by hand.
5. Remove control access panel.
6. Unplug the black power plug on the gas valve (see
Figure 3-1).
7. Wait five minutes to clear out any gas.
If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety
information on the previous page.
If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
8. Plug the black power plug back into the gas valve.
9. Replace control access panel.
10. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
To turn off gas to appliance
1. Set the humidistat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the
appliance if service is to be performed.
3. Remove control access panel.
4. Unplug the black power plug on the gas
valve.
5. Replace control access panel.
11. Set humidistat to desired setting.
12. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions on this
page titled, “To turn off gas to appliance,” and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
More safety precautions are on the next page ▶
Figure 3-1:
Detail of gas valve
Top view
Gas
valve
Gas valve
power
plug
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S a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d )
W A R N I N G !
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance, or
use can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, explosion, fire, electrical
shock, or other conditions which may cause personal injury or property
damage. Consult a qualified installer, service agency, local gas supplier,
or your distributor or branch for information or assistance. The qualified
installer or agency must use only factory authorized and listed kits
or accessories when modifying this product. A failure to follow this
warning can cause electrical shock, fire, personal injury, or death.
• Inspect humidifier and accessories upon arrival for damaged, missing,
or improper parts. If there is a problem, call DRI-STEEM.
• Application of this humidifier should have special attention given to
vent sizing and material, gas input rate, and unit sizing. Improper
installation or misapplication of the humidifier can cause excessive
servicing or permanent component failure.
• When working on equipment, observe precautions in literature, tags,
and labels attached to or shipped with the unit and observe other
safety precautions that may apply. Wear safety glasses and work
gloves. Have a fire extinguisher available during start-up, adjustment
procedures, and service calls.
• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas
control that has been under water.
• Do not lift humidifier by gas controls, gas manifold, fire box, or
shroud.
• Should overheating occur, or the gas supply fail to shut off, shut
off the manual gas valve to the appliance before shutting off the
electrical supply.
• The evaporating chamber is designed as a non-pressurized vessel.
DO NOT restrict piping where steam exits the humidifier.
Install drain piping and piping that connects the evaporating
chamber to the dispersion assembly only as described in this manual.
DO NOT install a shut-off valve on the piping connecting the
evaporating chamber to the steam outlet.
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More safety precautions are on the next page ▶
S a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d )
W A R N I N G !
• Installation must conform to the requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction or, in the absence of such requirements, must conform to:
In the United States: The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
(latest edition).
In Canada: Local plumbing or waste water codes and other
applicable codes and with the current code CAN/CGA-B149.1,
“Installation Code for Natural Gas Burning Appliances and
Equipment,” or CAN/CGA-B149.2, “Installation Code for Propane
Burning Appliances and Equipment.”
In Europe: The National Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations.
• Do not install in potentially explosive or flammable atmospheres
laden with grain dust, sawdust, or similar airborne materials.
• Installation of humidifier in high humidity or salt water atmospheres
causes accelerated corrosion, reducing the normal life-span of the
unit.
• To prevent premature heat exchanger failure, do not locate any gasfired unit in areas where chlorinated, halogenated, or acid vapors are
present in the atmosphere.
• Locate the humidifier in an area clear of combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• With the exception of sealed combustion units, do not locate units
in tightly sealed rooms or small compartments without provision for
adequate combustion air and venting. Room air combustion must be
supplied through a minimum of two permanent openings in the wall,
with at least one near the bottom. See the table and information on
Page 30 for additional information.
• Remove all shipping brackets and materials before operating the
humidifier.
• Do not locate humidifier in a negative pressure space. Combustion
products could be suctioned from the venting.
• Humidifier flue gases must be vented to the outside atmosphere.
• Power supply disconnect switch must be in the off position while
making wiring connections to prevent electrical shock and equipment
damage. All units must be wired in strict accordance with the wiring
diagrams furnished with this unit.
• Turn off all gas while installing the gas piping and manual shutoff
valve for the humidifier.
• The appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected
from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures exceeding 0.5 psig (3.5 kPa).
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Figure 6-1:
GTS standard water model VLC
Steam outlet
Water level probe
Water supply line
P r o d u c t o v e r v i e w
Optional Ultra-sorb dispersion
panel installed in duct
Vapor hose
Flue box
Blower
Gas valve
Notes:
• GTS standard water models can be
converted in the field for use with
deionized/reverse osmosis (DI/RO) water.
GTS-DI models can be converted in the
field for use with potable or softened
water.
• Damage caused by chloride corrosion is
not covered by your DRI-STEEM warranty.
Heat exchanger
Control components
Drain valve
OM-1201
GTS standard water models
GTS standard water gas-fired humidifiers burn either natural
or propane gas to heat potable or softened fill water into steam
for humidification. The unit has from one to four burners that
fire into a heat exchanger submerged in a tank of water. When
there is a call for humidity, the burners fire and generate steam
until the call for humidity ends. A probe monitors water level,
requiring water conductivity to be at least 100 µS/cm to operate
properly. Therefore, GTS standard water models do not operate
with demineralized water (deionized or reverse osmosis treated
water). For demineralized water operation, use the GTS-DI model
(described on next page).
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P r o d u c t o v e r v i e w ( c o n t i n u e d )
Figure 7-1:
GTS-DI (DI/RO water model)
Blower
Gas valve
Water supply line
Flue connection
Float for water fill valve
Air gap
Open drain
Steam outlet
Redundant low water
cutoff sensor
Float-operated low
water cutoff
Overflow outlet
Drain valve
Drain piping (by installer)
GTS-DI models
GTS-DI humidifiers burn either natural or propane gas to heat
deionized (DI) or reverse osmosis (RO) fill water into steam for
humidification. GTS-DI models control water level using a float
valve.
GTS-DI models are virtually maintenance-free and require very
little or no downtime.
The GTS-DI model is available for use with deionized or reverse
osmosis water. This unit produces chemical-free steam and reliable,
accurate humidification control.
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OM-1202
Notes:
• GTS standard water models can be
converted in the field for use with
deionized/reverse osmosis (DI/RO) water.
GTS-DI models can be converted in the
field for use with potable or softened
water.
• Damage caused by chloride corrosion is
not covered by your DRI-STEEM warranty.
S p e c i f i c a t i o n s , ca p a c i t i e s , a n d
w e i g h t s
Table 8-1:
GTS specifications, capacities, and weights for North American models only
Maximum
GTS
model
GTS-100 75 34 100 29 2.76 9 34.1 48 181.7 700 320 375 170 800 365 500 230 1.8 2.8
GTS-200 150 68 200 59 5.52 18 68.1 48 181.7 700 320 375 170 800 365 500 230 1.8 2.8
GTS-300 225 102 300 88 8.28 27 102.2 52 196.8 850 385 450 205 1000 455 600 270 3.0 4.0
GTS-400 300 136 400 117 11.04 36 136.3 52 196.8 850 385 450 205 1000 455 600 270 3.0 4.0
GTS-500 375 170 500 147 13.80 45 170.3 76 287.7 1100 500 600 270 1450 660 950 430 4.5 5.5
GTS-600 450 204 600 176 16.56 54 204.4 76 287.7 1100 500 600 270 1450 660 950 430 4.5 5.5
GTS-700 525 238 700 205 19.32 63 238.5 89 336.9 1400 635 700 320 1750 795 1050 475 6.0 7.0
GTS-800 600 272 800 234 22.08 72 272.5 89 336.9 1400 635 700 320 1750 795 1050 475 6.0 7.0
Note:
* Add 15 full load amps for outdoor enclosure heater load on all GTS models
** Add 10% to account for skim and automatic drain/flush features if utilized (standard water units only).
steam
capacity
lbs/hr kg/h MBh kW m3/h
Input
I m po r t an t : See Pages 76-77 for
additional European model specifications
and capacity notes.
Water usage
at maximum
capacity**
gals/hrlitres/
hr
Tank
volume
gals litres lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg
Operating
weight
Capacity notes
• At sea level, approximately 152 Btu are required to raise the
temperature of one pound of water from 60 °F to 212 °F. (At sea
GTS GTS with outdoor enclosure
Shipping
weight
Operating
weight
Shipping
weight
Full load
amps*
120 V
60 Hz
230 V
50 Hz
level, approximately 352 kJ are required to raise the temperature
Table 8-2:
High altitude derate
Altitude
feet meters
0–2000 0–610 0
2001–2500 610–765 2
2501–3000 765–915 4
3001–3500 915–1065 6
3501–4000 1065–1220 8
4001–4500 1220–1370 10
4501–5000 1370–1525 12
5001–5500 1525–1675 14
5501–6000 1675–1830 16
6001–6500 1830–1980 18
6501–7000 1980–2135 20
7001–7500 2135–2285 22
7501–8000 2285–2440 24
derate %
Input
of one kilogram of water from 16 °C to 100 °C.)
• An additional 970 Btu are required to change the state of one pound
of 212 °F water to vapor. (An additional 2257 kJ are required to
change the state of one kilogram of 100 °C water to vapor.)
• Another factor to consider is condensation steam loss from
piping. Use the following general steam loss guidelines:
– Vapor hose: 0.15 lbs/hr/ft (0.22 kg/h/m)
– Insulated pipe: 0.05 lbs/hr/ft (0.07 kg/h/m)
– Hard pipe and dispersion tubes: 0.50 lbs/hr/ft (0.7 kg/h/m)
– High-eciency dispersion tubes: 0.20 lbs/hr/ (0.298 kg/h/m)
For more detailed information about condensation steam loss, see
the DRI-STEEM Design Guide or our software program, Dri-calc.
LP gas
All models operate at rated input.
High altitude
An input derate exists when operating units at a high altitude. See
Table 8-2 for high altitude derate information.
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D i m e n s i o n s
Figure 9-1:
Dimensions
Side viewFront viewTop view
F
D
E
Table 9-1:
Dimensions
Description
G
C
J
L
M
B
GTS-100
GTS-200
inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm
GTS-300
GTS-400
K
A
GTS-500
GTS-600
H
5"
(127 mm)
OM-1203
GTS-700
GTS-800
A Overall length 54.35 1380 54.35 1380 54.35 1380 54.35 1380
B Overall width 26.38 670 32.38 822 42.38 1076 48.38 1229
C Shroud height 41.00 1040 41.00 1040 41.00 1040 41.00 1040
D
Flue position
E 13.00 330 15.63 397 18.63 475 21.00 533
F Flue diameter 5.00 127 7.00 178 8.00 203 10.00 254
G
Steam outlet position
H 11.63 295 11.63 295 11.63 295 11.63 295
J
Fill valve connection position
K 13.00 330 13.00 330 13.00 330 13.00 330
L
Drain position
M 8.00 203 8.00 203 8.00 203 8.00 203
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18.00 457 17.00 432 17.00 432 16.25 413
14.00 356 20.50 521 29.25 743 35.25 895
13.00 330 13.00 330 13.00 330 13.00 330
8.75 222 8.75 222 8.75 222 8.75 222
L o c a t i n g t h e h u m i d i f i e r a n d
c l e a r a n c e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s
Locating the humidifier
• Provide a level, solid foundation for the humidifier.
• Locate the humidifier as near as possible to a chimney or
outside wall so that the flue pipe from the humidifier is
short and direct.
• Locate the unit so it and its electrical components are
protected from water during humidifier operation and
service.
• Install the humidifier in a location away (and protected)
from drafts. If installed in a separate room, follow the
instructions concerning combustion and ventilation air.
• Locate the humidifier in an area where leakage from the
tank or its connections will not result in damage to the
adjacent structure or to lower floors of the structure.
When such locations cannot be avoided, install a suitable
drain pan (adequately drained) under the humidifier. The
pan must not restrict combustion airflow.
• Do not install the humidifier on carpeting, tile or other
combustible material other than wood flooring (indoor
application only).
• If located in an insulated space, keep the humidifier free
and clear of insulating materials. Insulating material can
be combustible. Inspect the humidifier area when the
humidifier is installed or when insulation is added.
Figure 10-1:
GTS clearance recommendations
18" (457 mm)
36" (914 mm)
30" (762 mm)
OM-1222
Note:
DRI-STEEM recommends a minimum of 1" (25 mm) clearance between hot surfaces and
combustible walls.
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O u t d o o r e n c l o s u r e m o u n t i n g
Outdoor enclosure mounting option
The outdoor enclosure option is used when the GTS is installed
outdoors. The following information is not intended to supersede
any requirements of federal, state, or governing codes having
jurisdiction; prior to locating the unit, authorities having
jurisdiction should be consulted.
Figure 11-1:
Outdoor enclosure typical installation overview
Steam piping
GTS humidifier in outdoor
enclosure
Roof surface
Flue
Curb
Drain piping
Water piping
Electrical connections
Gas piping
Vapor-logic4 keypad shown with optional
cable length. Keypad ships standard with
5' (1.5 m) of cable
OM-1238
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O u t d o o r e n c l o s u r e m o u n t i n g
( c o n t i n u e d )
Handling
The GTS outdoor enclosure must be lifted from the bottom base
in a fashion that holds it level and keeps it from tipping, falling, or
twisting. If the unit is severely twisted during handling, permanent
damage can occur. It is the installer’s responsibility to verify the
handling equipment’s capability to safely handle the unit.
Lift the outdoor enclosure by using special lifting lug hooks
installed on the unit. All lifting operations must be accomplished
with a load spreader of sufficient width to ensure that the lifting
cables clear the side of the unit.
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O u t d o o r e n c l o s u r e m o u n t i n g
( c o n t i n u e d )
Location
• The GTS outdoor enclosure must be level and located so there is
enough clearance for opening the access panels.
• Verify that the position of pad or curb properly supports the
unit and that support structure dimensions coincide with unit
dimensions.
• Do not locate unit in areas where the surrounding air has high
levels of particulates, such as some industrial parks or areas near
highways.
• Locate unit so air intakes are not too close to exhaust fan outlets,
gasoline storage, or other contaminants that potentially could
cause dangerous situations. Using and storing gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in open containers in the vicinity of
this appliance is hazardous.
• When located on the roof, the air intakes must be a minimum of
14" (360 mm) off the roof to prevent intake of snow or splashed
rain. The unit should be located so prevailing winds do not blow
into the air intakes.
• An emergency drain is provided. In case of any water leak, water
drains onto the roof through this emergency drain.
• A keypad with standard 5' (1.5 m) cable ships mounted to
the subpanel in the GTS outdoor enclosure. The keypad must
not come in contact with the strip heaters or block the intake
ventilation hood.
• If constant monitoring of the unit is desired, or if the unit is
located in a severe climate, install a remote mount keypad.
Additional cable lengths up to 500' (152 m) are available as an
option for this mounting configuration.
• Curbs (optional) are shipped knocked down for ease of
transporting to the roof. Curbs are manufactured of 14-gauge
galvanized steel and shipped with all hardware for bolt-together
assembly. All holes are matched before leaving the factory. Curb
is to be a minimum of 14" (360 mm) high. A closed-cell curb
gasket with adhesive on one side is supplied with hardware. An
installation drawing also is included. To prevent moisture from
leaking into the building from either driving rain or melting
snow, install the gasket between the top of the curb and the base
surface of the unit.
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Before you begin
• Prior to installing the unit, remove all packaging.
• During the transit, unloading, and setting of the unit, bolts and
nuts may become loose. Check that all nuts are tightened as
required.
• There are three knockouts located on the right and left side of the
enclosure. DRI-STEEM recommends running electrical power
into the enclosure at these knockouts.
• When unit is mounted on an outdoor curb, there must be a
gasket between the top of the curb and the base surface of the
unit to prevent moisture from leaking into the building from
either driving rain or melting snow.
• The outdoor enclosure has two available steam distribution
configurations. The standard configuration has a steam outlet
at the back of the outdoor enclosure for connecting to steam
dispersion unit piping. The optional internal steam distribution
configuration routes steam within the outdoor enclosure and
down through the pipe chase into a building. See drawings on
Pages 15 and 16.
I m po r ta n t : A pipe chase is located inside the burner section
of the enclosure. DRI-STEEM recommends using this pipe chase
for both the supply water piping and drain piping. Use insulation
to completely fill the area around the pipes to maintain proper
enclosure pressure and protect unit components from elevated
moisture levels within building; insulation must serve as an
effective vapor barrier. Use the provided pipe chase cover to seal
off the pipe chase. Cut necessary holes and seal after installation.
• The heater package has two thermostat-controlled heaters:
one strip heater is located in the control section, and one strip
heater is located in the burner section to keep the enclosure at
a constant minimum temperature. Once the humidifier tank is
full and up to temperature, the tank will keep the enclosure at an
appropriate temperature. The heaters will turn off.
• Refer to the installation section of this manual for directions
on installing electrical, gas, flue, drain, and water connections.
A separate electrical service connection for the outdoor GTS is
recommended. Insulation and/or heat taping of water piping is
recommended.
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Piping
• Insulate supply water piping to avoid dripping from
condensation. To ensure that water does not remain in the
fill line and freeze if there is a loss of power, DRI-STEEM
recommends field installing additional valves upstream of the
fill valve in a conditioned space. Power these valves on the same
circuit as the GTS; if the power goes off, water drains out of the
fill line to prevent freezing (see Figure 15-1).
• When pad-mounted or when the pipe chase cannot be used, the
supply water and drain piping can be run through the knockouts,
although preferably on the opposite side from the gas and
electric.
• Install external flue piping shall be provided by installers and
field installed. The flue of the outdoor enclosure exits out the
left side of the unit and a vertical stack must be constructed. The
stack must be a minimum of 5–10 feet (1.5–3.0 m) above the top
of the roof. However, the exact height varies depending on unit
size, climate, etc. Governing codes prevail. A UL or UL/CSA (or
equivalent) listed cap must be used and a drip tee included.
Figure 15-1:
Outdoor enclosure installation detail
Normally closed fill
valve (by factory)
Make-up water supply
piping (by installer)
Open to drain
Vent with check
valve (by installer)
120 V (230 V in Europe)
from unit disconnect or
other source
Normally closed
(fail closed) min
3/8" electric valve
(by installer)
Domestic water,
80 psig (582 kPa)
maximum
OM-4045
GTS humidifier in
outdoor enclosure
installed on roof top
Roof decking
Drain line, min. 1½" electric valve
Optional water seal (P-trap)
drain line, min. 1½" (DN40)
Normally open (fail open)
min ½" electric valve
(by installer)
Open drain
Disconnect (by installer); see Detail A
120 V supply (230 V in Europe)
Heated building interior
120 V
(230 V in Europe)
Disconnect
box
Detail A
N
To valves
(by installer)
To GTS humidifier
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Figure 16-1:
GTS outdoor enclosure with standard or optional steam outlet, elevation view
Standard steam outlet Optional steam outlet
Flue piping (by installer)
Steam outlet (See Note 1)
Ventilation fans
Combustion
air intake
1½" (38 mm) knockouts
4" (102 mm) o.c.
Pipe chase
Notes:
1. The outdoor enclosure has two available steam distribution configurations. The standard configuration has a steam outlet at the back of the outdoor enclosure
for connecting to steam dispersion unit piping. The optional internal steam distribution configuration routes steam within the outdoor enclosure and down
through the enclosure pipe chase into a building.
2. There are three knockouts located on the right and left side of the enclosure. Run the electrical power and gas piping into the enclosure at these knockouts.
3. Piping from the GTS unit to the steam outlet is stainless steel pipe. Piping from the steam outlet to the dispersion assembly is provided by the installer.
Choose interconnecting steam piping material that is appropriate for the application (e.g., for high-purity steam applications, consider using stainless steel
interconnecting steam piping). See Page 22 for steam outlet sizes.
4. The GTS housed in an outdoor enclosure will operate properly in operating temperature of –40 °F to 122 °F (–40 °C to 50 °C).
Emergency
drain
GTS
humidifier
Power block
OM-1228M
Ventilation fans
Combustion
air intake
1½" (38 mm) knockouts
4" (102 mm) o.c.
Pipe chase
Emergency
drain
Flue piping (by others)
Steam outlet
(See Note 1)
GTS
humidifier
Power block
OM-1227M
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Table 17-1:
Outdoor enclosure dimensions
GTS-100
Description
A Enclosure height 54.63 1388 54.63 1388 54.63 1388 54.63 1388
B Enclosure width 26.00 660 32.00 813 42.00 1067 48.00 1219
C Enclosure length 57.25 1454 57.25 1454 57.25 1454 57.25 1454
GTS-200
inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm
GTS-300
GTS-400
GTS-500
GTS-600
GTS-700
GTS-800
Figure 17-1:
Outdoor enclosure mounted on a curb
14"
(356 mm)
B
C
OM-7431
Table 17-2:
Outdoor enclosure top view dimensions
GTS-100
Description
Enclosure
T
width
U
Pipe chase
position
V 3.00 76 3.00 76 3.00 76 3.00 76
W
Pipe chase
size
X 11.00 279 11.00 279 11.00 279 11.00 279
Y
Steam pipe
position
Z 21.00 533 27.00 686 37.00 940 43.00 109
GTS-200
inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm
26.00 660 32.00 813 42.00 1067 48.00 1219
3.00 76 3.00 76 3.00 76 3.00 76
16.00 406 16.00 406 16.00 406 16.00 406
14.12 359 20.12 511 30.12 765 36.12 917
GTS-300
GTS-400
GTS-500
GTS-600
GTS-700
GTS-800
Figure 17-2:
Outdoor enclosure mounted flush
A
B
C
Figure 17-3:
Outdoor enclosure top view
Exit for standard
steam outlet
GTS
humidifier
Exit for optional
steam outlet
(through pipe chase)
Flue
(by installer)
Burner
section
heater
Access panel
door
T
Y
Z
W
U
OM-7430
Control
panel
heater
Access
panel
door
Intake
ventilation
fans
X
V
OM-7432
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GTS outdoor enclosure sequence of operation
• Power is applied to the outdoor enclosure.
• If the ambient temperature in the enclosure is below
50 °F (10 °C), the strip heaters are powered up. If the enclosure
temperature reaches 35 °F (2 °C), power is allowed to the GTS
subpanel and the GTS unit is enabled. The strip heaters remain
on until the enclosure reaches 50 °F (10 °C) to ensure that
the temperature inside the enclosure does not drop below the
freezing point.
• When the enclosure temperature is at or above 50 °F (10 °C), the
GTS tank heats the enclosure. When there is no call for humidity,
an aquastat maintains tank temperature at the factory default
of 70 °F (21 °C). This temperature can be reset in the field to be
from 40-180 °F (4-82 °C).
• When the ambient temperature in the enclosure reaches 85 °F
(29 °C), two ventilation fans turn on to cool the electronic
components. A high limit is also provided to power down the
GTS if the enclosure temperature reaches 150 °F (66 °C). In a
high limit situation, the ventilation fans continue to run and once
the enclosure temperature falls below 130 °F (54 °C), the GTS
automatically resumes normal operation.
• A normally open drain valve is provided on the GTS outdoor
enclosure to drain the tank in the event of a power loss.
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W A R N I N G !
Installation must meet the requirements of governing codes or, in the
absence of governing codes, in accordance with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, or IEE
wiring regulations (BS7671). The electrical subpanel must have an
uninterrupted or unbroken ground to minimize personal injury if an
electrical fault should occur. This ground can consist of electrical wire
or conduit approved for electrical ground when installed in accordance
with existing electrical codes. Do not use gas piping as an electrical
ground.
• GTS humidifiers must be supplied with 120-volt AC, 60 Hz
(North American models) or 230-volt AC, 50 Hz (European
models) separately fused electrical service. The GTS humidifier is
equipped with a transformer to step down the voltage to 24 VAC
control voltage.
• When installed, the GTS humidifier must be electrically
grounded in accordance with governing codes or, in the absence
of governing codes, in accordance with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70; or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1;
or IEE wiring regulations (BS7671).
In North America, the electrical conductors shall be Type MTW
(105 °C) AWG #14 (2.5 mm2) wire for 120 V line voltage , with
BLACK WIRE for HOT, WHITE WIRE for NEUTRAL, GREEN
AND YELLOW WIRE for GROUND. Units with outdoor
enclosure must use AWG #12 (4 mm2) for 120 V line voltage.Use
#18 gauge (1 mm2) for control wiring.
In Europe, the electrical conductors shall be Type MTW (105 °C)
2.5 mm2 wire for line voltage (230V), with BLACK WIRE for
LINE, BLUE WIRE for NEUTRAL, GREEN AND YELLOW
WIRE for GROUND, and 2.5 mm2 wire for control wiring.
• All electrical components and wiring must be protected from
mechanical damage and water. The control system requires an
earth ground for proper operation.
• The GTS humidifier is adjusted for correct performance. Only a
qualified gas appliance technician may alter throttle setting.
• Check the electric current characteristics and capacity
requirements against the nameplate. All wiring must be in
accordance with all governing codes and with the GTS wiring
diagrams located inside the control cabinet. See table on Page 8
for information on the various models.
• Refer to the Vapor-logic4 Installation and Operation Manual for
additional information on the controller furnished with this GTS
humidifier.
W A R N I N G !
Do not connect aluminum wire between
disconnect switch and humidifier. Use
only copper wire. Failure to follow these
instructions could cause a fire, resulting in
severe bodily injury, death, or significant
property damage.
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Figure 20-1:
Field piping overview for GTS standard water models
Optional condensate return piping from dispersion
unit; ¾" pipe thread (DN20) fitting at humidifier
Shock arrester recommended to
reduce water hammer, by installer
Flue size per governing codes.
Do not reduce.
Water supply line; water
pressure range 25 psi to 80 psi
(172 kPa to 582 kPa); water
conductivity minimum 100 µS/cm
G T S p i p i n g , s t a n d a r d w a t e r m o d e l s
Steam hose, pipe or tubing
Install level
Air vent tube
6" (150 mm)
minimum vent height
Flue connection
Offset humidifier from floor
drain to prevent flash steam
from rising into the humidifier
1½" NPT (DN40) drain piping must be
rated for 212 °F (100 °C) (by installer)
1" (25 mm) air gap
Notes:
• Locate 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.
• Dashed lines indicate provided by installer.
• Humidifier flue gases must be vented to the outside
atmosphere.
• The water supply inlet is more than 1" (25 mm) above
the skim/overflow port, eliminating the possibility of
backflow or siphoning from the tank. No additional
backflow prevention is required; however, governing
codes prevail.
• Damage caused by chloride corrosion is not covered by
your DRI-STEEM warranty.
• See the next page for recommended water supply
piping for DI/RO water models.
Air vent height must be equal to
or greater than dimension “H”
(see table below)
Install level
H
Gas inlet connection
Open drain required.
See first note below.
Table 20-1:
Height required to overcome GTS internal pressure (H)
H = Height required to overcome humidifier internal pressure
GTS model
number
inches mm
100, 200 35 889
300, 400,
500, 600,
700, 800
41 1041
OM-1208
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’
Figure 21-1:
Field piping overview for GTS DI/RO water models
Optional condensate return
piping from dispersion unit;
¾" pipe thread (DN20)
fitting at humidifier
Flue size per governing codes.
Do not reduce.
Water supply line; water
pressure range 25 psi to 80 psi
(172 kPa to 582 kPa); first 3'
(1 m) of supply line must be
rated for 212 °F (100 °C)
Steam hose, pipe or tubing
Install level
minimum vent height
Air vent tube
If water piping to humidifier is nonmetallic, we recommend
a 2" (50 mm) water seal in the supply line to isolate steam
during DI/RO water system maintenance.
Inlet strainer by installer
6" (150 mm)
Flue connection
Offset humidifier from floor
drain to prevent flash steam
from rising into the humidifier
1½" (DN40) drain piping must be
rated for 212 °F (100 °C)
1" (25 mm) air gap
Gas inlet connection
Open drain required. See first note below.
Table 21-1:
Height required to overcome GTS-DI internal pressure (H)
H = Height required to overcome humidifier internal pressure
GTS-DI model
number
inches mm
100, 200 35 889
300, 400,
500, 600,
700, 800
41 1041
Install level
Air vent tube height must
be equal to or greater than
dimension “H“ (see table below)
H
OM-1223
Notes:
• Locate 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.
• Dashed lines indicate provided by installer.
• Humidifier flue gases must be vented to the outside
atmosphere.
• The water supply inlet is more than 1" (25 mm)
above the overflow port, eliminating the possibility of
backflow or siphoning from the tank. No additional
backflow prevention is required; however, governing
codes prevail.
• Damage caused by chloride corrosion is not covered
by your DRI-STEEM warranty.
• In order to minimize DI/RO water use, disconnect
factory piping to the water tempering device and pipe
directly to tap water.
• See the previous page for recommended water supply
piping for standard water models.
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Supply water and drain overflow connections
Regardless of the type of water used, the following general
instructions MUST be followed:
• Make union connections at the humidifier on the make-up water
supply and drain/overflow lines.
• Provide a shutoff valve in the supply water line to isolate the
humidifier from the water system while servicing.
• Shock arrester, provided by installer, is recommended to reduce
water hammer.
• A 1" (25 mm) opening is provided in the humidifier tank to
accommodate skim and/or overflow protection. (Note: Follow
governing code requirements regarding size of drain pipe.)
• Use insulating unions or bushings to make connections between
copper and other dissimilar metal fittings, such as galvanized
steel. These insulating fittings are required to minimize
electrolytic corrosion, which results from the direct connection of
dissimilar metals in a water system.
• Before beginning ignition sequence of the humidifier at a new
installation, make sure the humidifier tank is full of water and the
water is free to flow into the tank.
• If planning to use heated supply water, disconnect the water
supply line to the water tempering device at the fill manifold
and reconnect it to a cold water supply. This will ensure that the
water tempering device operates properly.
Table 22-1:
Connection sizes
GTS-100
Description
Gas supply
Sealed combustion
piping (optional)
Flue vent 5 125 7 180 8 200 10 250
Water supply to fill valve
and tempering device*
Drain
Steam outlet
Condensate return
(recommended)
Notes:
* In order to minimize DI/RO water use, disconnect factory piping to the water tempering device and pipe directly to tap water.
If planning to use heated supply water, disconnect the water line to the water tempering device at the fill manifold, and reconnect it to a cold water supply.
This will ensure that the water tempering device operates properly.
(pipe thread)
(pipe thread)
(pipe thread)
(pipe thread or
(pipe thread)
GTS-200
inches DN inches DN inches DN inches DN
½
4 100 4 100 4 100 4 100
3/8
1½
2
hose)
¾
15
10
40
50
20
(pipe thread)
(pipe thread)
(pipe thread)
(pipe thread)
1
3/8
1½
3
(flange)
¾
GTS-300
GTS-400
GTS-500
GTS-600
25
10
40
80
20
1
(pipe thread)
3/8
(pipe thread)
1½
(pipe thread)
4
(flange)
¾
(pipe thread)
25
10
40
100
20
(pipe thread)
(pipe thread)
(pipe thread)
(pipe thread)
1¼
3/8
1½
4
(flange)
¾
GTS-700
GTS-800
32
10
40
100
20
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