FloAire STEAM COIL User Manual

STEAM COIL

INSTALLATION

OPERATION

AND

MAINTENANCE

Commercial Products

PO Box 1457 / 1000 Heatcraft Drive, Grenada, MS 38902-1457

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web Site: www.heatcraft.com

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Guidelines for the installation, operation and maintenance of Heatcraft’s steam heating coils have
been provided to help insure the proper performance of the coils and their longevity. These are
general guidelines, which may have to be tailored to meet the specific requirements of any one job.
As always, a qualified party or individual should perform the installation and maintenance of any
coil. Protective equipment such as safety glasses, steel toe boots and gloves are recommended
during the installation and routine maintenance of the coil. Caution! Steam, even at low pressure,

can cause serious bodily injury that may result in death. Be sure the system is off or the components
are isolated before beginning work.

Receiving Instructions

1. All Heatcraft coils are factory tested, inspected and carefully packaged.

2. Damage to the coils can occur after they have left the factory. Therefore, the coils
should be inspected for shipping damage upon receipt. The freight bill should also be
checked against items received for complete delivery .

3. Damaged and/or missing items should be noted on the carrier’s freight bill and signed by
the driver.

4. For additional assistance, contact your local Heatcraft representative.

Nomenclature

5 SA 12 01 C 24.00 x 110.00

Tube O.D. Finned Length (inches)
8=1”
5=5/8” Fin Height (inches)

Coil Type Fin Design
5SA : single tube, opposite end connection A - flat (Al, Cu)
5JA,8JA: distributing tube, same end connection B - corrugated (Al, Cu)
5DA,8DA: distributing tube, dual supply , C - sine wave (Al, Cu)

8RA: distributing tube, opposite end connection G - corrugated (SS, CS, Al,
Cu)
5HA: high-pressure construction H - sine wave (SS, CS, Al, Cu)

5GA,8GA: high-pressure construction
5LA,8LA: high-pressure construction, distributing
8TA: high-pressure construction Fins Per Inch
5SB: single tube, 3” center to center

opposite end connection F - flat (SS, CS, Al, Cu)

single tube, opposite end connection
distributing tube, same end connection Rows Deep
tube, dual supply, opposite end connection
distributing tube, opposite end connection
opposite end connection

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Mounting

Figure1a - Case Pitched

Figure1b - Case Unpitched

Steam coils must be properly mounted for condensate removal. This will aid in prevent­ing destructive water-hammer, keeping coils from freezing and preventing corrosive
elements from collecting in the tubes. Case-pitched coils should be installed level as
shown in Figure 1a. Heatcraft models SA, SB, HA, JA, GA, DA, LA, RA and T A come
standard pitched in the casing. Heatcraft models SS and SH utilize return bend construc­tion and are not pitched in the casing, but need to be installed level as in Figure 1a - Case
Pitched. Coils that are unpitched, must be installed with the tubes pitched towards the
return connection as shown in Figure 1b (with the exception of Heatcraft models SS and
SH). A minimum pitch of 1/8” per foot of coil length is required (pitch has been exag­gerated in Figure 1b - Case Unpitched).

JA, GA

Figure 2 - Coil Types

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DA, LA

SS, SH

SA, HA

RA, TA

Coil Types

Distributing

Heatcraft’s JA, RA and DA jet-tube steam distributing coils are excellent for any general
purpose heating application. With the superior freeze resistance provided by the tube­within-a-tube construction, it is ideal for low temperature preheating and special process
applications. The construction features inner tubes with directional orifices to aid in
steam distribution and condensate removal. Model JA offers same-end supply and re­turn connections. Model RA offers opposite-end supply and return connections. Model
DA offers dual-supply opposite-end connections for long coils that see sub-freezing air
temperatures. Models GA, TA and LA utilize cupro-nickle, carbon steel and stainless
steel tubing for high-pressure construction.

Single Tube

Heatcraft’s SA steam coil is designed for general purpose heating. The construction
features a single tube design with opposite-end supply and return connections. A perfo­rated baffle located directly behind the supply connection insures proper steam distribu­tion. Model HA utilizes cupro-nickle, carbon steel and stainless steel tubing for high­pressure construction.

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Standard Steam

Heatcraft’s SS steam coil features return-bend construction and same-end connections.
Model SH utilizes cupro-nickle, carbon steel and stainless steel tubing for high-pressure
construction.

Figure 3 - Steam Coil Piping Diagram

Note 1: Vacuum breakers and air vents should be piped to a drain or other suitable

location where discharged steam cannot lead to personal injury.

Installation

1. Carefully remove the coil from the shipping package to avoid damage to the finned
surface area. Damaged fins can be straightened using an appropriate fin comb.

Air Vent

Drip Leg
(14” Min.)

Union

Dirt Leg
(6” Min.)

Control Valve

Optional
Location for
Air Vent

Vacuum Breaker

Union

Check

Valve

Strainer

Strainer

Gate
Valve

Supply

Steam

Trap

Dirt Leg
(6” Min.)

Gate Valve

Strainer

Steam

Trap

Gate Valve

To Condensate

Return

2. Heatcraft recommends cleaning the coil with a commercially available coil cleaner prior
to installation. Refer to Maintenance on Page 5 for cleaning recommendations.

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3. Mount coil properly to insure positive condensate drainage. Refer to Mounting instruc-

4. Proper clearance should be maintained between the coil and other structures such as the

5. Utilize vacuum breakers on each coil. Steam traps require a positive pressure differential

6. Trap each coil separately. Differences in pressure from coil to coil can result in the

7. Provide an air vent for each coil at its highest location. Heatcraft provides a ½” threaded

tions Page 2.

fan, filter racks, transition areas, etc.

to force the condensate through the valve seat. If the coil’ s pressure drops below atmo­spheric, the pressure differential across the valve will be negative and the condensate will
not drain. This condition can lead to serious damage or failure of the coil due to freez­ing, water hammer and corrosion. Refer to piping diagram for recommended placement.
See Note 1 in Figure 3 - Steam Coil Piping Diagram on Page 3.

backing-up of condensate which will result in poor coil performance and possible dam­age.

vent connection on the return manifold as a standard on all steam coils. Non-condens­able gasses present in the steam will collect in a coil and reduce its capacity . Therefore,
it is necessary to provide a means for the removal of these gasses. Also, these gasses can
diffuse into the condensate forming byproducts, which can lead to severe corrosion. See
Note 1 in Figure 3 - Steam Coil Piping Diagram on Page 3.

8. Steam supply lines need to be drained of condensate. This can be accomplished by the
use of drip legs. This ensures that high quality steam enters the coil.

9. Condensate return piping should be the same size as the coil’s return connection from the
coil outlet to the steam trap.

10. Once installed, the coil should be pressurized to 100 psig with dry nitrogen or other
suitable gas. The coil should be left pressurized for a minimum of 10 minutes. If the coil
holds the pressure, the hook-up can be considered leak free. If the pressure drops by 5
psig or less, re-pressurize the coil and wait another 10 minutes. If the pressure drops
again, there are more than likely one or more small leaks, which should be located and
repaired. Pressure losses greater than 5 psig would indicate a larger leak, which should
be isolated and repaired. Be sure to check valves and fittings as potential sites for leak­age or bleed. If the coil itself is found to be leaking, contact your local Heatcraft repre­sentative. Unauthorized repair to the coil may void the coil’s warranty (see Heatcraft’s
warranty policy on back cover).

11. All field brazing and welding should be performed using high quality materials and an
inert gas purge (such as nitrogen) to reduce oxidation of the internal surface of the coil.

12. All field piping must be self supporting. System piping should be flexible enough to
allow for thermal expansion and contraction of the coil. The use of flexible connections
and/or swing joints is recommended.

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13. The coil along with the control valve and trap should be isolated by manual valves to

14. Refer to Figure 3 - Steam Coil Piping Diagram on Page 3 for general piping.

15. If you are unsure about any portion of the installation, contact your local steam specialist

Operation

1. Proper air distribution is vital to coil performance. Air-flow anywhere on the coil face

2. Air velocities should be maintained between 200 and 1500 feet per minute.

3. Operating pressures must be at or below the maximum operating pressure for that coil at

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allow for servicing.

for assistance. Failure to properly install the coil can result in irreparable damage to the
coil as well as other components in the system.

should not vary by more than 20%.

the steam temperature. Pressure and temperature limitations can be determined through
Heatcraft’s Pr essur e and Temperature program. Contact your local Heatcraft represen-
tative for assistance.

Maintenance

1. Scheduled plant maintenance should include the draining and flushing of the condensate
drip legs and sediment traps as well as inspection of condensate traps, vacuum breakers,
air vents and valves. Boiler water analysis should also be performed on a regular basis.

2. To continually deliver full heating capacity, both the external and internal heat transfer
surfaces must be maintained as clean and corrosion free as possible. The finned surface
can be maintained by the use and constant inspection of pre-filters. The filters should be
replaced as needed.

3. Should the finned surface become fouled, the coil can be cleaned utilizing commercially
available coil cleaning fluids. Caution should be exercised in selecting the cleaning solu­tion as well as the cleaning equipment. Improper selection can result in damage to the
coil and/or health hazards. Be sure to carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations before using any cleaning fluid. Clean the coil from the leaving air­side so that foreign material will be washed out of the coil rather than pushed further in.

4. Internal coil maintenance consists primarily of preventing scale and corrosion. This is
accomplished through aggressive boiler water treatment, removal of dissolved oxygen
and the removal of non-condensable gasses such as carbon dioxide.

Note: Boiler water treatment is beyond the scope of this manual. Contact your local water treatment
specialist for assistance in establishing a proper boiler-water treatment program.

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WARRANTY

The Heat Transfer Division of Heatcraft Inc., hereinafter referred to as the “Company”, warrants that it will provide
free suitable repair or replacement of coils in the event any coil of its manufacture used in the United States proves
defective in material or workmanship within twelve (12) months from the date shipped by the Company.

THIS WARRANTY CONSTITUTES THE BUYER’S SOLE REMEDY. IT IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES. THERE IS NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
P AR TICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL THE COMPANY BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER THE THEORY BE BREACH
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT TORT.

This warranty extends only to the original purchaser. Of course, abuse, misuse, or alteration of the product
in any manner voids the Company’s warranty obligation.

This warranty does not obligate the Company to pay any labor or service costs for removing or replacing
parts, or any shipping charges.

No person (including any agent or salesman) has authority to expand the Company’s obligation beyond the
terms of this express warranty , or to state that the performance of the coil is other than that published by the
Heat Transfer Division of Heatcraft Inc.

PO Box 1457 / 1000 Heatcraft Drive, Grenada, MS 38902-1457

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web Site: www.heatcraft.com

Printed in U.S.A.

December 1999