DriSteem VAPORSTREAM Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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VAPORSTREAM
Electric Humidifier
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Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
Warnings and cautions
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
Warnings and cautions
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury if instructions are not followed.
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WARNING
Attention installer
Read this manual before installing, and leave this manual with product owner. This product must be installed by qualifi ed HVAC and electrical contractors and in compliance with local, state, federal, and governing codes. Improper installation can cause property damage, severe personal injury, or death as a result of electric shock, burns, or fi re.
DriSteem Technical Support: 800-328-4447
Read all warnings and instructions
Read this manual before performing service or maintenance procedures on any part of the system. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions could produce the hazardous situations described, resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Failure to follow the instructions in this manual can cause moisture to accumulate, which can cause bacteria and mold growth or dripping water into building spaces. Dripping water can cause property damage; bacteria and mold growth can cause illness.
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CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to or destruction of property if instructions are not followed.
Hot surfaces and hot water
This steam humidifi cation system has extremely hot surfaces. Water in tank, steam hose and tubes, and dispersion assemblies can be as hot as 212 °F (100 °C). Discharged steam is not visible. Contact with hot surfaces, discharged hot water, or air into which steam has been discharged can cause severe personal injury. To avoid severe burns, follow the cool-down procedure in this manual before performing service or maintenance procedures on any part of the system.
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Warnings and cautions
WARNING
Warnings and Cautions
Disconnect electrical power
Disconnect electrical power before installing supply wiring or performing service or maintenance procedures on any part of the humidifi cation system. Failure to disconnect electrical power could result in fi re, electrical shock, and other hazardous conditions. These hazardous conditions could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
Contact with energized circuits can cause property damage, severe personal injury, or death as a result of electrical shock or fi re. Do not open control cabinet or remove heater terminal or subpanel access panels until electrical power is disconnected.
Follow the shutdown procedure in this manual before performing service or maintenance procedures on any part of the system.
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Electric shock hazard
If the humidifi er starts up responding to a call for humidity during maintenance, severe bodily injury or death from electric shock could occur. To prevent such start-up, follow the procedure below before performing service or maintenance procedures on this humidifi er (after the tank has cooled down and drained):
1. Use Vapor-logic
2. Shut off all electrical power to humidifi er using fi eld-installed fused disconnect, and lock all power disconnect switches in OFF position.
3. Close fi eld-installed manual water supply shut-off valve.
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keypad/display to change control mode to Standby.
CAUTION
Hot discharge water
Discharge water can be as hot as 212 °F (100 °C) and can damage the drain plumbing.
To prevent such damage from humidifi ers without water tempering, allow the tank to cool before draining.
Humidifi ers equipped with a water tempering device such as a DriSteem Drane-kooler need fresh make-up water in order to function properly. Make sure the water supply to the water tempering device remains open during draining.
Excessive supply water pressure
Supply water pressure greater than 80 psi (550 kPa) can cause the humidifi er to overfl ow.
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Table of contents
ATTENTION INSTALLER
Read this manual before installing. Leave manual with product owner.
DriSteem® Technical Support
800-328-4447
WHERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION
Our web site:
The following documents are available on our web site: www.dristeem.com
• Catalogs
– Vaporstream
– Ultra-sorb
• Installation, Operation, and Maintenance manuals (IOM)
– Ultra-sorb
– Vapor-logic controller (includes
humidifier operation and troubleshooting)
• DriSteem Humidification System Design Guide (includes steam loss tables and general humidification information)
DriCalc®:
DriCalc, our software for humidifi cation system sizing and selection, can be ordered at our web site. Also in DriCalc:
• Library of installation guides
• Dispersion and sensor placement in ducts and air handlers
• Vertical airflows
Call us at 800-328-4447
Obtaining documents from our web site or from DriCalc is the quickest way to view our literature, or we will be happy to mail literature to you.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
North American models, capacities, and electrical specifications . . . . . . . 4
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Weights and cabinet sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selecting a location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Mounting: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Support legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Trapeze hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wall brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Weather cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Outdoor Enclosure: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Weights, electrical specifications, and connection sizes . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operating temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Piping: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Overview, tap/softened water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Overview, RO/DI water option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Wiring: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
European requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Preventing electrical noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Control wiring and grounding requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Sensor placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Dispersion: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Selecting the dispersion assembly location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Interconnecting piping requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Steam outlet connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Drip tee installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Single tube and multiple tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Rapid-sorb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Ultra-sorb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
SDU-I and SDU-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Area-type fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Start-up procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Start-up checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Tap/softened water: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Water quality and skim duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Cool-down procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Inspection and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
RO/DI water option: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Cool-down procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Inspection and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Outdoor Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Humidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Control cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
SDU-I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
SDU-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Outdoor Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Keypad/display and troubleshooting
The Vapor-logic Installation and Operation Manual, which was shipped with your
humidifi er, is a comprehensive operation manual. Refer to it for information about using the keypad/display and Web interface, and for troubleshooting information.
Download DriSteem literature
Most DriSteem product manuals can be downloaded, printed, and ordered from our web site: www.dristeem.com
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OVERVIEW
Product overview
Supply water guidelines
Supply water quality is an important component of humidifi er reliability and maintenance.
Examples:
• Corrosive water can decrease the service life of the humidifi er.
• Excessive water hardness can increase the humidifi er maintenance requirements.
To maximize humidifi er service life and minimize humidifi er maintenance, DriSteem has established guidelines for supply water See Table 2-1.
Table 2-1: DriSteem supply water guidelines
Chlorides*
RO or DI water Softened water Tap water * Damage caused by chloride
corrosion is not covered by your DriSteem warranty.
Total hardness
Tap water
pH
RO, DI, or softened water Tap water
Silica < 15 ppm
< 5 ppm < 25 ppm < 50 ppm
< 500 ppm
7 to 8
6.5 to 8.5
FIGURE 2-1: VAPORSTREAM SYSTEM EXAMPLE, TAP/SOFTENED WATER
Duct
Dispersion tube
Cover fastener
Cover
Steam outlet
Fill valve
Vapor-logic controller
Heaters
Thermal trip
Temperature sensor
Field connection terminal strip
Probe
Skimmer port outlet
Needle valve
OM-628
Cleanout tray
Field drain connection
Drain valve
Control cabinet
You may wish to take action to mitigate potential negative effects to your humidifi er. Supply water outside of these guidelines may void your DriSteem warranty. Please contact your DriSteem Representative or DriSteem Technical Support if you need advice.
TAP/SOFTENED WATER
Vaporstream humidifi ers with tap/softened water (shown above) use electricity to heat tap or softened fi ll water into steam for humidifi cation. A conductivity probe monitors the water level; therefore, water conductivity must be at least 30 μS/cm for proper operation. Vaporstream with tap/softened water will not operate with RO/DI water. For RO/DI water, use Vaporstream with the RO/DI water option.
RO/DI WATER OPTION
Vaporstream humidifi ers with RO/DI water systems (systems using deionized water or water that has been treated using reverse osmosis) use electricity to heat RO/DI fi ll water into steam for humidifi cation. Water level is controlled with a fl oat valve and low water cutoff switch. Float valves are compatible with RO/DI water only.
Humidifi ers with the RO/DI water option are virtually maintenance free and require little or no downtime.
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OVERVIEW
FIGURE 3-1: VAPORSTREAM HUMIDIFIER, RO/DI WATER OPTION
OM-1000
Cover fastener
Cover
Float valve
Overfl ow
Low-water cutoff
Drain valve
See Pages 22 and 23 for detailed installation drawings.
Damage caused by chloride corrosion is not covered by your DriSteem warranty.
FIGURE 3-2: WATER LEVEL CONTROL FOR TAP/SOFTENED WATER HUMIDIFIER
VLC-OM-030
Fill valve closes when water level rises to this probe.
Fill valve opens when water level is below this probe.
Low-water cutoff. Power to heaters is cut if water level drops below this probe.
Humidifi ers using tap or softened water control water levels electronically using a three-rod probe. The controller responds with the above actions when the water level reaches each rod.
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WATER TYPE CONVERSION
Vaporstream tap/softened water humidifi ers can be converted in the fi eld for use with RO/DI water, and Vaporstream RO/DI water humidifi ers can be converted in the fi eld for use with tap/softened water. Contact your DriSteem representative or distributor for parts and instructions.
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FIGURE 3-3: WATER LEVEL CONTROL FOR RO/DI WATER OPTION HUMIDIFIER
Supply water connection
Float rod
VLC-OM-026
Humidifi ers using RO/DI water control water levels using a fl oat valve and low-water cutoff switch.
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Float ball
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SPECIFICATIONS
North American models, capacities, and electrical specifi cations
Table 4-1: Vaporstream capacities and electrical specifications, tap/softened water and RO/DI water
Vapor-
stream-
model
(kW-
stages)
2-1 5.7 2.6 1 1 16.7 9.6 8.3 7.2 4.2 3.3 2
3-1 8.6 3.9 1 1 25.0 14.4 12.5 10.8 6.3 5.0 3
4-1 11.4 5.2 1 1 33.3 19.2 16.7 14.4 8.3 6.7 4
5-1 15.2 6.9 1 1 25.6 22.2 19.2 11.1 8.9 5.33
6-1 17.1 7.8 3 1 28.8 25.0 21.7 12.5 10.0 16.7 14.4 12.5 7.2 5.8 6
9-1 25.7 11.7 3 1 43.3 37.5 32.5 18.8 15.0 25.0 21.7 18.8 10.8 8.7 9
12-1 34.2 15.5 3 1 43.3 25.0 20.0 33.3 28.9 25.0 14.4 11.5 12
16-1 45.6 20.7 3 1 33.3 26.7 44.4 38.5 33.3 19.2 15.4 16
21-1 59.9 27.2 3 1 43.8 35.0 43.8 25.3 20.2 21
25-1 71.3 32.3 3 1 41.7 30.1 24.1 25
12-2 34.2 15.5 6 2 57.7 50.0 43.3 25.0 20.0 33.3 28.9 25.0 14.4 11.5 12
18-2 51.3 23.3 6 2 86.5 75.0 65.0 37.5 30.0 50.0 43.3 37.5 21.7 17.3 18
24-2 68.4 31.0 6 2 86.6 50.0 40.0 66.6 57.7 50.0 28.9 23.1 24
32-2 91.2 41.4 6 2 66.7 53.3 88.8 77.0 66.7 38.5 30.8 32
42-2 119.7 54.3 6 2 87.5 70.0 87.5 50.5 40.4 42
50-2 142.5 64.6 6 2 83.3 60.1 48.1 50
18-3 51.3 23.3 9 3 86.5 75.0 65.0 37.5 30.0 50.0 43.3 37.5 21.7 17.3 18
27-3 77.0 34.9 9 3 129.8 112.5 97.5 56.3 45.0 74.9 65.0 56.3 32.5 26.0 27
36-3 102.6 46.5 9 3 130.0 75.0 60.0 99.9 86.6 75.0 43.3 34.6 36
48-3 136.8 62.1 9 3 100.0 80.0 133.2 115.5 100.0 57.7 46.2 48
63-3 179.6 81.5 9 3 131.3 105.0 131.3 75.8 60.6 63
75-3 213.8 97.0 9 3 125.0 90.2 72.2 75
24-4 68.4 31.0 12 4 115.4 100.0 86.6 50.0 40.0 66.6 57.7 50.0 28.9 23.1 24
36-4 102.6 46.5 12 4 173.1 150.0 130.0 75.0 60.0 99.9 86.6 75.0 43.3 34.6 36
48-4 136.8 62.1 12 4 173.3 100.0 80.0 133.2 115.5 100.0 57.7 46.2 48
64-4 182.4 82.7 12 4 133.3 106.7 177.6 154.0 133.4 77.0 61.6 64
84-4 239.4 108.6 12 4 175.0 140.0 175.1 101.0 80.8 84
100-4 285.0 129.3 12 4 166.7 120.3 96.2 100
Maximum
steam
capacity
lbs/hr kg/h Qty. Stages** 120V 208V* 240V* 277V* 480V* 600V* 208V* 240V* 277V* 480V* 600V*
Heaters
Current draw (amps)
kWSingle-phase Three-phase***
* If using an optional SDU or Area-type fan unit for dispersion, run a neutral line with 208V/240V/single-phase and 208V/three-phase power
supply lines to provide a 120V circuit for the fan. With all other power supply voltages (other than 120V), provide a separate 120V circuit for
the fan, or order from DriSteem a transformer installed in the control cabinet. ** Heater stage identifi es the number of contactors. *** Three-phase power supply connection. All heater loads are wired Delta.
Total humidifi er load = load to meet design conditions + load to compensate for steam loss from the dispersion assembly and interconnecting
piping. If total humidifi er load is more than the humidifi er's maximum capacity, design conditions will not be met. For steam loss data see the
DriSteem Design Guide
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available for downloading and printing at www.dristeem.com
European models, capacities, and electrical specifi cations
Table 5-1: Vaporstream European electrical specifications and capacities, tap/softened water and RO/DI water
SPECIFICATIONS
Vaporstream
model
(kW-stages)
2-1 1 1 1.8 8.0 2.4
3-1 1 1 2.8 12.0 3.6
4-1 1 1 3.7 16.0 4.7
5-1 1 1 4.9 21.3 6.3
6-1 3 1 5.5 24.0 7.1 6 8.7 7.8
9-1 3 1 8.3 35.9 10.7 9 13.0 11.6
12-1 3 1 11.0 47.9 14.2 12 17.3 15.5
16-1 3 1 16 23.1 20.7
21-1 3 1 21 30.3 27.1
25-1 3 1 25 36.1 32.3
12-2 6 2 11.0 47.9 14.2 12 17.3 15.5
18-2 6 2 16.5 71.9 21.4 18 26.0 23.3
24-2 6 2 22.1 95.8 28.3 24 34.6 31.0
32-2 6 2 32 46.2 41.4
42-2 6 2 42 60.6 54.3
50-2 6 2 50 72.2 64.6
18-3 9 3 16.5 71.9 21.4 18 26.0 23.3
27-3 9 3 24.8 107.8 32.1 27 39.0 34.9
36-3 9 3 33.1 143.8 42.7 36 52.0 46.5
48-3 9 3 48 69.3 62.1
63-3 9 3 63 90.9 81.4
75-3 9 3 75 108.3 97.0
24-4 12 4 22.0 95.8 28.5 24 34.6 31.0
36-4 12 4 33.1 143.8 42.7 36 52.0 46.5
48-4 12 4 44.2 191.7 56.6 48 69.3 62.1
64-4 12 4 64 92.4 82.7
84-4 12 4 84 121.2 108.6
100-4 12 4 100 144.3 129.3
* Heater stage identifi es the number of contactors. ** Three-phase power supply connection. All heater loads are wired Delta. *** Total humidifi er load = load to meet design conditions + load to compensate for steam loss from the dispersion assembly and interconnecting
piping. If total humidifi er load is more than the humidifi er's maximum capacity, design conditions will not be met. For steam loss data see the DriSteem Design Guide available for downloading and printing at www.dristeem.com
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Heaters Single-phase 230V Three-phase 400V **
Qty. Stages * kW I max. A
Steam capacity
kg/h***
kW I max. A
Steam capacity
kg/h***
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Dimensions
Table 6-1: Standard control cabinet dimensions and weights
Cabinet size
S 16 h x 14 w x 6 d 406 h x 356 w x 152 d 32 15
M 20 h x 20 w x 7 d 508 h x 508 w x 178 d 55 25
L 24 h x 24 d x 7 d 610 h x 610 w x 178 d 73 33
XL 30 h x 24 w x 9 d 762 h x 610 w x 229 d 91 41
XXL 36 h x 30 w x 9 d 914 h x 762 w x 229 d 136 62
* Weight does not include humidifi er.
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inches mm lbs kg
Cabinet dimensions Shipping weight*
Table 6-2: Control cabinet weights for European models
Cabinet dimensions Weight
mm kg
300 h x 300 w x 210 d 6
500 h x 700 w x 250 d 29
600 h x 800 w x 250 d 46
FIGURE 6-1: VAPORSTREAM DIMENSIONS, TAP/SOFTENED WATER AND RO/DI WATER
A
C
B
A’
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B’
C'
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
Table 7-1: Vaporstream dimensions, tap/softened water and RO/DI water
Without mounted control cabinet
Vaporstream model (kW - stages)
2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1 16.52 420 26.00 660 18.88 480
6-1, 9-1, 12-1, 16-1, 21-1, 25-1 22.25 565 22.00 559 18.88 480
12-2, 18-2, 24-2, 32-2, 42-2, 50-2 29.72 755 22.00 559 18.88 480
18-3, 27-3, 36-3, 48-3, 63-3, 75-3 37.22 945 22.00 559 18.88 480
24-4, 36-4, 48-4, 64-4, 84-4, 100-4 44.72 1136 22.00 559 18.88 480
Vaporstream model (kW - stages)
Max.
control
cabinet
size
A (length) B (width) C (height)
inches mm inches mm inches mm
With mounted control cabinet option
A’ (length 2) B’ (width 2) C’ (height 2)
inches mm inches mm inches mm
2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1 M 21.22 539 34.00 864 30.31 770
6-1, 9-1, 12-1, 16-1, 21-1, 25-1 M 26.90 683 30.00 762 30.31 770
12-2, 18-2, 24-2, 32-2, 42-2, 50-2 L 30.90 785 30.00 762 34.11 866
18-3, 27-3, 36-3, 48-3, 63-3, 75-3 XXL 37.22 945 32.00 813 46.11 1171
24-4, 36-4, 48-4, 64-4, 84-4, 100-4 XXL 44.72 1136 32.00 813 46.11 1171
Notes:
• For all Vaporstream models with optional insulation, add 1" (25 mm) to dimensions A, C, and C’.
• Dimensions are largest possible for these models. Actual dimensions may be smaller.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Weights and cabinet sizes
Table 8-1: Vaporstream weights and control cabinet sizes, tap/softened water and RO/DI water
Vaporstream
model
(kW-stages)
2-1 35 16 79 36 M M M M M M
3-1 35 16 79 36 M M M M M M
4-1 35 16 79 36 M M M M M M
5-1 35 16 79 36 M M M M M M
6-1 57 26 157 71 M M M M M M M M M M
9-1 57 26 157 71 M M M M M M M M M M
12-1 57 26 157 71 M M M M M M M M
16-1 57 26 157 71 M M M M M M M
21-1 57 26 157 71 M M M M M
25-1 57 26 157 71 M M M
12-2 79 36 237 108 L L L L L L L L L L
18-2 79 36 237 108 L L L L L L L L L L
24-2 79 36 237 108 L L L L L L L L
32-2 79 36 237 108 L L L L L L L
42-2 79 36 237 108 L L L L L
50-2 79 36 237 108 L L L
18-3 110 50 326 148 L L L L L L L L L L
27-3 110 50 326 148 XL L L L L L L L L L
36-3 110 50 326 148 XL L L L L L L L
48-3 110 50 326 148 L XXL XL L L L L
63-3 110 50 326 148 XL XXL L L L
75-3 110 50 326 148 XXL L XXL
24-4 153 70 427 194 L L L L L L L L L L
36-4 153 70 427 194 XL XL XL L L L L L L L
48-4 153 70 427 194 XL L L XL L L L L
64-4 153 70 427 194 XL XXL XL XL XL L L
84-4 153 70 427 194 XL XXL XL L L
100-4 153 70 427 194 XXL L XXL
Shipping
weight
lbs kg lbs kg 120V 208V 240V 277V 480V 600V 208V 240V 277V 480V 600V
Operating
weight
Single-phase power Three-phase power
Control cabinet size*
(M, L, XL, XXL)
* Control cabinet sizes in this table are for the largest required cabinet for each model. Depending on Vaporstream options chosen you may receive
a smaller cabinet than the one shown in this table. Contact DriSteem if you need more detailed information about control cabinet sizes. See control cabinet dimensions in Table 6-1.
Operating weight does not include control cabinet. See control cabinet weights in Table 6-1.
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Selecting a location
INSTALLATION
When selecting a location for the humidifi er, consider the following:
• Easy access for maintenance
• Maximum ambient temperature for the control cabinet is 104 °F (40 °C).
• Noises inherent to operation:
– Fill cycles (tap/softened water humidifi er)
See Fill noise in tap/softened water humidifi er on Page 28.
– Control cabinet: cycling contactors
• Clearance recommendations — primarily top, left side, and front (see Figure 9-1).
• Convenient location to dispersion system for routing of steam hose or tubing (see Dispersion section of this manual).
• Electrical connections: Power, control, and safety circuits
• Plumbing connections: Supply water, drain piping, and condensate return piping (see the Piping section of this manual)
• Water seal requirements (see Piping section of this manual)
• Avoid locations above critical equipment or processes.
• Avoid locations close to sources of electromagnetic emissions, such as power distribution transformers and high horsepower motors controlled by variable frequency drives.
Important:
Installation must comply with governing codes.
See Dispersion, beginning on page 35, for dispersion assembly placement guidelines.
FIGURE 9-1: VAPORSTREAM CLEARANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
Top: 18" (457 mm)
Back: 6" (152 mm)*
Cleanout tray
Left side: 36" (914 mm)*
Floor: 24" (610 mm)*
* When the control cabinet is mounted on the Vaporstream, provide 36" (914 mm) clearance from the front of the control cabinet and 6" (152 mm)
from the bottom of the cabinet to the fl oor.
Right side 6" (152 mm)
Cleanout plate
Back: 6" (152 mm)*
DC-1181
Front: 36" (914 mm)
Left side: 36" (914 mm)*
Floor: 24" (610 mm)*
Top: 18" (457 mm)
Right side 6" (152 mm)
OM-7637
Front: 36" (914 mm)
Cleanout plate
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INSTALLATION
Mounting:
Overview
To ensure that the water level control system works properly, the tank must be mount ed level from side to side and front to back.
The mounting methods described in this manual are the only options available to maintain compliance to the UL 998 standard; alternate mounting methods will compromise the humidifi er’s CE, ETL, and C-ETL approvals.
Table 10-1: Mounting options by model
Models
Mounting method
Trapeze X X
Support legs X
Wall brackets X X
Weather cover X X
Outdoor Enclosure X X
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2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1 All other models
Standard Optional Standard Optional
WARNING
Mounting hazard
Mount humidifi er per the instructions in this manual and to a structurally stable surface. Improper mounting of the humidifi er can cause it to fall or tip, resulting in severe personal injury or death.
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FIGURE 10-1: SUPPORT LEGS
VLC-OM-006
SUPPORT LEGS
Support legs are not available for single-heater models (2-1, 3-1, 4-1, and 5-1). These models must be mounted with a trapeze (Page 11) or an Outdoor Enclosure (Pages 14 through 21).
Use enclosed bolts, nuts, and washers to fasten legs to tank. Shim or adjust so the tank sets level side to side and front to back. Verify level after the tank is fi lled and is at operating weight.
Optional set of four legs and hardware
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INSTALLATION
Mounting:
For overhead installations, install a drip pan to prevent possible water damage (see fi gure below).
Secure trapeze hanger to an overhead structure that is strong enough to support the operating weight of the Vaporstream humidifi er and fi eld installed piping, plus the weight of the control cabinet if it is mounted on the humidifi er.
Adjust the mounting so that the tank sets level side to side and front to back. Verify level after the tank is fi lled and is at operating weight.
FIGURE 11-1: TRAPEZE HANGER
Trapeze hanger
Overhead installation
Do not install water piping and humidifi ers above expensive apparatus or equipment. A broken water pipe, leak ing valve gland, condensation or other water leaks can occur causing serious dam age and costly re pairs to the equip ment below.
If this type of installation cannot be avoided, install a drip pan constructed of galvanized sheet metal under the hu mid i fi er to catch potential water drips (see Figure 11-1).
Pipe the overfl ow from the Vaporstream directly to a fl oor drain — do not drain the Vaporstream into the drip pan. Terminate the drip pan and the Vaporstream overfl ow drains above an open fl oor drain.
Vaporstream Models 2-1 through 5-1 Vaporstream Models 6-1 through 100-4
Secure channel to an overhead structure that is strong enough to support the Vaporstream's operating weight. See the weight tables in this document.
Secure rods to an overhead structure that is strong enough to support the Vaporstream's operating weight. See the weight tables in this document.
Provide 18" (457 mm) minimum clearance above cover
Cleanout
1¼" (DN32) minimum
VLC-OM-038
Angle iron
Hanger plate
Drip pan recommended in overhead installations (by installer) to prevent possible water damage
Humidifi er drain to appropriate building waste. Do not drain humidifi er directly into drip pan. Install water seal as shown in the piping section of this manual
25% larger than humidifi er
Provide 18" (457 mm) minimum clearance above cover
Cleanout
1¼" (DN32) minimum
VLC-OM-005
Drip pan recommended in overhead installations (by installer) to prevent possible water damage
3/8" (M10) threaded rod of length required
Angle iron sized to properly support humidifi er
Humidifi er drain to appropriate building waste. Do not drain humidifi er directly into drip pan. Install water seal as shown in the piping section of this manual
25% larger than humidifi er
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INSTALLATION
Mounting:
Wall brackets
DriSteem recommends using 3/8" (M10) fasteners.
• Wood stud wall, recommended mounting — two horizontal 2 × 4s (100 mm × 50 mm timbers) with center line spaced at dimension shown in Table 12-1.
– Three-heater models: lag bolt (coach screw) both horizontal 2 × 4s (100
mm × 50 mm timbers) to two vertical studs (16"
[404 mm] on center) – Six-heater and nine-heater models: lag bolt (coach screw) to three studs – 12-heater models: lag bolt (coach screw) to four studs
Lag bolt (coach screw) wall brackets to the horizontal 2 × 4s
(100 mm × 50 mm timbers). Locate the wall brackets so they are fl ush to the front and back fl anges of the tank.
• Metal stud wall — follow the same 2 × 4 wood stud (100 mm × 50 mm timber) wall guidelines, but provide a second set of 2 × 4s (100 mm × 50 mm timbers) on the backside of the wall. Run a bolt with a washer through the face 2 × 4 (100 mm × 50 mm timber), the metal stud, and the backside 2 × 4 (100 mm × 50 mm timber) with washer and nut to connect the 2 × 4s (100 mm × 50 mm timbers). DriSteem does not recommend mounting the nine-heater and 12-heater models on a metal stud wall — use support legs.
• Concrete or block walls — use concrete anchors (expansion bolts) rated for the operating weight of the Vaporstream humidifi er. Locate the wall brackets so they are fl ush to the front and back fl anges of the tank.
FIGURE 12-1: WALL BRACKETS
24.75" (629 mm)
DriSteem optional wall brackets (two required)
VLC-OM-007
Table 12-1: Wall brackets Dimension A
(center to center of mounting holes)
Vaporstream model inches mm
A
Shim or adjust mounting so the tank sets level from side to side and front to back. Verify level after the tank is fi lled and is at operating weight.
One-heater models: 2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1
Three-heater models: 6-1, 9-1, 12-1, 16-1, 21-1, 25-1
Six-heater models: 12-2, 18-2, 24-2, 32-2, 42-2, 50-2
Nine-heater models*: 18-3, 27-3, 36-3, 48-3, 63-3, 75-3
Twelve-heater models*: 24-4, 36-4, 48-4, 64-4, 84-4, 100-4
* Wall bracket installation on metal stud walls
is not recommended for nine-heater and twelve-heater models
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17 432
17 432
17 432
28 711
34 864
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Weather cover
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 13-1: WEATHER COVER EXPLODED VIEW
Panel
Hinged door
Panel
Panel
OM-7435
The optional Vaporstream weather cover is water-resistant and designed to protect the humidifi er from rain and sun. The weather cover has been tested and approved by ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc., and is listed to UL Standard 1995 and certifi ed to CAN/CSA Standard C22.2 No. 236.
Hinged door
INSTALLATION ISSUES SPECIFIC TO WEATHER COVER APPLICATIONS
• Installation must comply with all governing codes.
• The bottom of the weather cover is open to ac com mo date piping and electrical con nec tions.
• Electrical connections must be made with approved, outdoor-rated, watertight conduit.
• Freeze protection must be provided on all water piping.
• Steam supply must be insulated.
• Avoid using steam hose in outdoor applications — the effects of ultraviolet rays will prematurely age the steam hose.
• Installer required to drill a hole in weather cover for steam piping. Seal after making steam connection to maintain weather protection.
• The steam outlet must be isolated with a union so the steam supply can be dis con nect ed easily for removal of the weather cover to gain access to the Vaporstream for service and maintenance.
ANNUAL WEATHER COVER MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
• Check all fasteners and verify they are secure.
• Check for any sign of leakage — trace back to origin and repair.
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Installation notes
Open the hinged doors to make necessary connections to the humidifi er. Refer to the installation section of this manual for all elec tri cal, supply water, and drain con nec tion requirements.
Table 13-1: Weather cover weights
Weight*
Weather cover size
lbs kg
1-heater 390 177
3-heater 395 179
6-heater 430 195
9-heater 465 211
12-heater 500 227
* Weight does not include humidifi er or
control cabinet.
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INSTALLATION
Weather cover
FIGURE 14-1: WEATHER COVER DIMENSIONS
A
Table 14-1: Weather cover dimensions
Letter Description
1-heater and
3-heater covers
inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm
6-heater cover 9-heater cover 12-heater cover
OM-7434
Note:
BC
D
Weather Covers are only available in the United States and Canada.
The Vaporstream Outdoor Enclosure is weather tight with access doors and supplemental heating and cooling. See Pages 14 through 21.
A Height 66 1676 66 1676 66 1676 66 1676
B Length 44 1118 44 1118 44 1118 44 1118
C Width 35 889 39 991 44 1118 50 1270
Distance from
D
bottom
6 152 6 152 6 152 6 152
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INSTALLATION
Outdoor Enclosure:
FIGURE 15-1: VAPORSTREAM OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE WITH STANDARD OR OPTIONAL STEAM OUTLET, ELEVATION VIEW
Ventilation fan
Ventilation fan
See Note 2
4.5"
Knockouts, 4" (102 mm) on center
Enclosure drain 1½" pipe thread (DN40) with male nipple
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Overview
Pipe chase
L
Vaporstream humidifi er
K
A
G
DC-1481
Standard steam outlet
Optional steam outlet
Notes:
1. The Outdoor Enclosure has two available steam dis tri bu tion confi gurations:
The standard con fi g u ra tion has a steam outlet
at the back of the Outdoor Enclosure for con nect ing to steam dispersion unit piping.
The optional internal steam dis tri bu tion
con fi g u ra tion routes steam within the Outdoor Enclosure and down through the enclosure pipe chase into a building.
2. There are four knockouts located on the right and left side of the enclosure. Knockout sizes are 1½" (hole dia. 50 mm) for Vaporstream models with 1-6 heaters and 2" (hole dia. 63.5 mm) for Vaporstream models with 9-12 heaters. Run the electrical power into the en clo sure at these knockouts.
3. All piping from the Vaporstream unit to the steam outlet is stainless steel pipe. Depending on the application, interconnecting piping from the steam outlet to the dispersion assembly can be tubing or DriSteem steam hose. See the Dispersion section of this document for more information about connecting to the dispersion assembly.
4. A separate 20 amp, 120 Vac service must be brought to the Outdoor Enclosure to power the enclosure heaters and fans.
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INSTALLATION
Outdoor Enclosure:
FIGURE 16-1: VAPORSTREAM OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE, TOP VIEW
Standard steam outlet (exits enclosure here)
Optional steam outlet (exits enclosure through pipe chase)
Vaporstream hu mid i fi er
Control cabinet
Note: Some 9-12 heater
models have control cabinet
mounted on humidifi er
Front section optional heater
Front access door
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Overview
DC-1482
B
H
E
C
J
Enclosure drain
Front access door:
• Vaporstream models with 1-6 heaters have one acces door
• Vaporstream models with 9-12 heaters have two access doors
Pipe chase extending 1" (25 mm) above fl oor
D
F
Side access door
Side section heater
Intake ven ti la tion fan
Table 16-1: Vaporstream Outdoor Enclosure dimensions*
Item Description
A Enclosure height 56.00 1422 56.00 1422
B Enclosure width 40.00 1016 54.00 1372
C
D 2.50 64 2.50 64
E
F 19.50 495 19.50 495
G
H 22.00 559 29.50 899
J 7.00 178 7.00 178
K 8.25 210 9.25 235
L Length 60.00 1524 64.00 1626
* See drawings above and on facing page.
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Pipe chase position
Pipe chase size
Steam hose and
tube position
with 1-6 heaters with 9-12 heaters
inches mm inches mm
2.50 67 2.50 67
8.00 203 8.00 203
13.50 343 13.50 343
Vaporstream models
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INSTALLATION
Outdoor Enclosure:
Weights, electrical specifications, and connection sizes
Table 17-1: Vaporstream Outdoor Enclosure weights
Vaporstream model
2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1 1 485 220 530 240
6-1, 9-1, 12-1, 16-1, 21-1, 25-1 3 515 234 620 281
12-2, 18-2, 24-2, 32-2, 42-2, 50-2 6 535 243 690 313
18-3, 27-3, 36-3, 48-3, 63-3, 75-3 9 860 390 1090 494
24-4, 36-4, 48-4, 64-4, 84-4, 100-4 12 910 413 1190 540
* Includes humidifi er
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Number of
heaters
Table 17-2: Vaporstream Outdoor Enclosure electrical specifications
Maximum disconnect
Outdoor Enclosure without heater package
Outdoor Enclosure with heater package
Voltage Current
120 Vac,
50/60 Hz
120 Vac,
50/60 Hz
0.5A 6A
10.5A 20A
Outdoor Enclosure
shipping weight*
lbs kg lbs kg
Table 17-3: Vaporstream Outdoor Enclosure connection sizes
Description All Vaporstream models
Water makeup (fi ll) 1/4” pipe thread (DN8)
Drain 3/4” (DN20)
Condensate return 3/4” pipe thread (DN20)
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Outdoor Enclosure operating weight*
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INSTALLATION
Outdoor Enclosure:
Operating temperatures
The Outdoor Enclosure option is used when DriSteem humidifi ers are installed outdoors. The following information is not intended to supersede any requirements of federal, state or local codes having jurisdiction; prior to installing the unit, consult authorities having jurisdiction.
DriSteem humidifi ers housed in an Outdoor Enclosure operate properly from
-40 °F to 122 °F (-40 °C to 50 °C).
Insulate supply water piping to avoid dripping from condensation. To ensure that water will not remain in the fi ll line and freeze if there is a loss of power, fi eld-install additional valves in a conditioned space upstream of the fi ll valve. These valves should be powered on the same circuit as the humidifi er such that if the power goes off, water will drain out of the fi ll line to prevent freezing. See Figure 18-1.
FIGURE 18-1: OPTIONAL INSTALLATION METHOD FOR WATER SUPPLY PIPING
Normally closed fi ll valve (by factory)
Makeup water supply piping (by installer)
Open to drain Vent with check valve (by installer)
Disconnect by installer; see Detail A
120V supply Refer to Table 16-2 for electrical requirements.
Building exterior
Roof decking
120V from unit disconnect or other source
Normally closed (fail closed) min. ¼” electric valve (by installer)
Domestic water, 80 psig max.
* Locate air gap only in spaces with adequate temperature and air movement to absorb fl ash steam; otherwise, condensate may form on nearby
surfaces. Refer to governing codes for drain pipe size and maximum discharge water temperature.
1” (25 mm) air gap and open drain required*
Drain line
Optional water seal, by installer. Standard water seal is within the enclosure and is prepiped at the factory.
Normally open (fail open) min. ½” electric valve (by installer)
Heated building interior
Detail A: Disconnect box
120V
N
To valve (by installer)
To humidifi er
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INSTALLATION
Outdoor Enclosure:
Mounting
• Outdoor Enclosure must be level and located so there is enough clearance for opening access doors.
• Verify that position of support legs, pad, or curb properly support unit, and support structure dimensions coincide with unit dimensions.
• Locate unit so air intakes are not too close to exhaust fan outlets, gasoline storage, or other contaminants that could cause dangerous situations. Using and storing gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and liquids in open containers in the vicinity of this appliance is hazardous.
• When located on roof, Outdoor Enclosure air intakes must be a minimum of 14" (356 mm) above roof to prevent intake of snow or splashed rain. Locate Outdoor Enclosure so prevailing winds do not blow into air intakes.
• Remove all shipping brackets and other packaging prior to installing Outdoor Enclosure.
• During transit, unloading, and setting of unit, bolts and nuts may have become loosened. Check that all nuts are tightened.
• There are four knockouts on the right and left side of the enclosure. It is recommended that electrical power is run into enclosure at these knockouts.
• Outdoor Enclosure is designed for lifting by two methods:
– Preferred method of lifting is by forklift. This is only possible if the forks
extend across entire unit. Forks that do not extend across entire unit could cause tipping, resulting in unsafe conditions or damage to the unit.
– Alternative method of lifting is through unit’s channel base frame and/
or special lifting lug hooks installed on the unit. Use a load spreader of suffi cient width to ensure that lifting cables clear sides of unit. If such a spreader is not available, insert wood strips between cables and unit where necessary. All four lifting points must be used; they are marked “lift here” on the unit.
In both cases it must be lifted from the bottom base and kept level, and
it must not tip, fall, or twist. If unit is severely twisted during handling, permanent damage could occur. It is installer’s responsibility to verify handling equipment’s capability to safely handle Outdoor Enclosure.
FIGURE 19-1: OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE MOUNTING OPTIONS
Flush
DC-1110
Curb
OM-1095
14" (356 mm)
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INSTALLATION
Outdoor Enclosure:
Mounting
• Outdoor Enclosure has two available steam distribution confi gurations:
– Standard confi guration is a steam outlet on one side of enclosure for
connecting to steam dispersion unit piping.
– Optional internal confi guration routes steam within Outdoor Enclosure
and down through pipe chase into building.
• See Outdoor Enclosure dimensions in Table 16-1.
• Pipe chase is inside enclosure. Cover for pipe chase is provided to maintain proper pressure in enclosure if this opening is not utilized. However, it is recommended that this pipe chase be used for both supply water piping and drain piping, in which case pipe chase cover should be removed. Install insulation rated for 212 °F (100 °C) to completely fi ll area around pipes to maintain proper enclosure pressure.
• When enclosure is pad mounted or when pipe chase cannot be used, supply water and drain piping can be run through the knockouts — preferably on side opposite utility connections.
• When ordered with heater package, two thermostat-controlled strip heaters are provided to keep enclosure at constant minimum temperature: one heater is in control cabinet section, and one heater is in front section.
• Enclosure drain is provided. In case of water leak, water will drain from enclosure through this drain.
FIGURE 20-1: OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE CLEARANCES
Left side: 12" (305 mm)
Front: 36" (914 mm)
Top: 12" (305 mm)
Back: 24" (610 mm)
OM-955
Right side: 36" (914 mm)
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