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VAPORSTREAM
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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.
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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Product overview
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
* 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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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)
2-1 111.88.02.4
3-1 112.812.03.6
4-1113.716.04.7
5-1 114.921.36.3
6-1315.524.07.168.77.8
9-1 318.335.910.7913.011.6
12-13111.047.914.21217.315.5
16-1 311623.120.7
21-1312130.327.1
25-1312536.132.3
12-26211.047.914.21217.315.5
18-26216.571.921.41826.023.3
24-26222.195.828.32434.631.0
32-2623246.241.4
42-2624260.654.3
50-2625072.264.6
18-39316.571.921.41826.023.3
27-39324.8107.832.12739.034.9
36-39333.1143.842.73652.046.5
48-3934869.362.1
63-3936390.981.4
75-39375108.397.0
24-412422.095.828.52434.631.0
36-412433.1143.842.73652.046.5
48-412444.2191.756.64869.362.1
64-41246492.482.7
84-412484121.2108.6
100-4124100 144.3129.3
* 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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HeatersSingle-phase 230VThree-phase 400V **
Qty. Stages *kWI max. A
Steam capacity
kg/h***
kWI max. A
Steam capacity
kg/h***
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
Table 6-1:
Standard control cabinet dimensions and weights
Cabinet size
S16 h x 14 w x 6 d406 h x 356 w x 152 d3215
M20 h x 20 w x 7 d508 h x 508 w x 178 d5525
L24 h x 24 d x 7 d610 h x 610 w x 178 d7333
XL30 h x 24 w x 9 d762 h x 610 w x 229 d9141
XXL36 h x 30 w x 9 d914 h x 762 w x 229 d13662
* Weight does not include humidifi er.
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inchesmmlbskg
Cabinet dimensionsShipping weight*
Table 6-2:
Control cabinet weights for European models
Cabinet dimensionsWeight
mmkg
300 h x 300 w x 210 d6
500 h x 700 w x 250 d29
600 h x 800 w x 250 d46
FIGURE 6-1: VAPORSTREAM
DIMENSIONS, TAP/SOFTENED WATER
AND RO/DI WATER
A
C
B
A’
VLC-OM-039
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
Table 7-1:
Vaporstream dimensions, tap/softened water and RO/DI water
* 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
TrapezeXX
Support legsX
Wall bracketsXX
Weather coverXX
Outdoor EnclosureXX
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2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 5-1All other models
StandardOptionalStandardOptional
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 5-1Vaporstream 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 modelinchesmm
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.
is not recommended for nine-heater and
twelve-heater models
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17432
17432
17432
28711
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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
lbskg
1-heater390177
3-heater395179
6-heater430195
9-heater465211
12-heater500227
* 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
LetterDescription
1-heater and
3-heater covers
inchesmminchesmminchesmminchesmm
6-heater cover9-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.
AHeight661676661676661676661676
BLength441118441118441118441118
CWidth3588939991441118501270
Distance from
D
bottom
6152615261526152
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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
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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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