Steam humidifier, bacnet communication module (28 pages)
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Steam Humidifier SK300 series Installation instruction & user manual READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SK300-ENG/071019...
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National Environmental Products Ltd. Manufacturer Presentation ® National Environmental Products Ltd. (NEP) is the owner of the brand Neptronic NEP develops, manufactures and services a complete line of: • Steam humidifiers, •...
SK300 Humidifier User Manual Presentation ® Thank you to have chosen one of the Neptronic products. You have purchased the best and the most robust humidifier for its category. 1.1. Overview 1.1.1. List of accessories supplied • 2 sets of keys.
SK300 Humidifier User Manual 1.1.3. Options avalaible The following options are available when purchasing a SK300 humidifier: • Modulating control humidifier – suffix M (i.e. SK320M) • Humidifier for system supplied with Deionised water or Reverse Osmosis water, dissolved solids more than 1 ppm (SF DI-APPLICATION) •...
SK300 Humidifier User Manual Characteristics Space Distribution Unit (option) Steam Humidifier (Illus. 2) 2.1. Dimensions & weight Dimensions of the cabinet inch (mm) Option SDU Model Weight lb (kg) Model Weight Full of Empty lb (kg) water SK302 SDU-1 23 ½ 18 ½...
SK300 Humidifier User Manual Mechanical installation 3.1. General recommendations • CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE FROM THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY BEFORE TO PROCEED TO INSTALLATION. • Location: Plan a location easy to access in order to permit an easy inspection and servicing of the humidifier. Do not install humidifier where failure of the appliance could cause damage to the building structure or to costly equipment.
SK300 Humidifier User Manual Steam dispersion system selection and positioning 4.1. Steam dispersion system selection In order to prevent the accumulation of condensation in air ducts, NEP has designed 4 basic configurations of steam distribution to provide the client with the most economical solution for any particular application. 4.1.1.
SK300 Humidifier User Manual 4.1.3. S.A.M. or S.A.M.E2 (steam absorption manifold) Vertical duct 45° S.A.M. SAM or SAME2 for vertical ducts are used where the absorption distances are normal and the client requires an economical as well as an efficient solution. S.A.M.E2.
SK300 Humidifier User Manual 4.2. Positionning of S.A.M or S.A.M.E2 4.2.1. Duct mounting Steam manifold should be mounted and secured through the side of the air handling unit or duct. Provision should be made for safe accessibility, ideally with an 5'’...
SK300 Humidifier User Manual Steam output connection 5.1. Typical installation 15 % Clamps Flexible hose Humidifier Rigid copper pipe Insulation Steam distribution manifold Duct (Illus. 21) 5.2. General recommendations Please follow these general rules of installation in order to avoid any static pressure inside distribution pipes and into the humidifier evaporation chamber, and also to avoid any condensation accumulation.
SK300 Humidifier User Manual 5.4. Position of steam output S m all C abinet Model Dimensions inches (mm) (S K 302-304-306) Small Cabinet SK302 5/16 13/16 SK304 (110) (122) SK306 M edium C abinet (S K 310-314) Medium Cabinet SK310 SK314 (102) (143)
SK300 Humidifier User Manual 5.5. Installation of humidifier with Space Distribution Unit (SDU) • The SDU should be installed in an Without environment where the air is relatively additional 18'’ ventilation (0,45 m) clean. This will avoid the blower from 54'’...
SK300 Humidifier User Manual Plumbing connection The operation of SK300 series humidifier is independent of variable water conditions, with soft or hard water. Therefore, for normal operation, no pre-treatment of water is necessary. Bottom view (Illus. 28) Dimensions inches (mm)
SK300 Humidifier User Manual 6.2. Drain connection • Drain connection specification: Evaporation chamber water drain temperature: 180°F (83°C). Standard hydraulic fitting: 1 connector ¾ (evaporation chamber drain) and 1 connector ½ (Pan drain). • 2 hydraulic threaded fitting located under the humidifier (see Illus. 29) must be connected to the drain pipe. We recommend the use of standard copper hydraulic pipes ¾...
SK300 Humidifier User Manual Low voltage control connections 8.1. ''ON/OFF'' Humidifier 1 2 7 8 9 5 Vdc Humidistat Pressure Differential 5 Vdc switch High limit High voltage power Low voltage control terminal block terminal block (Illus. 33) 8.2. Modulating Humidifier 8.2.1.
SK300 Humidifier User Manual 8.2.2. Humidity control by humidifier (internal mode) Humidity controlled by humidifier, using HRM-X or HDM-X as space sensor. SK300 HRM-X HDM-X To Term. #3 COMMON To Term. #F 24 VAC OR VDC To Term. #6 0-10 VDC OUTPUT (Illus.
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SK300 Humidifier User Manual 8.2.3. Humidity Signals (internal mode) Terminal Block Modulating Printed Circuit Board Humidity signal 0-10 Vdc Extra jumper CONTROL INPUT 4-20mA 0-10V 2-10V Jumper on 0-10V HUMIDITY 0-10 Vcc INPUT 4-20mA 2-10V 0-10V High limit Pressure Differential Humidistat Switch TOP PCB...
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SK300 Humidifier User Manual 8.2.4. Control Signals Terminal Block Modulating Printed Circuit Board Control signal 0-10 Vdc Extra jumper CONTROL INPUT 4-20mA 0-10V 2-10V Jumper on 0-10 Vcc 0-10V HUMIDITY INPUT 4-20mA 2-10V 0-10V High limit Pressure Differential Humidistat Switch TOP PCB MODULATING 5 Vdc...
SK300 Humidifier User Manual 8.3. Common Alarm Connections A volt free contact is provided in the form of both a normally open and normally closed contact that will switch in the event of an alarm on the SK300 humidifier. • Wherever possible it is recommended to use the normally closed contact.
SK300 Humidifier User Manual Front panel display features Alphanumeric Display: Indicates all operation parameters and the error messages (see section 14 – Trouble shooting). Push button M button: Used to access into program mode. Up and Down button: Used to increase or decrease the controlled parameters of the humidifier.
SK300 Humidifier User Manual 9.1. Description display modes 9.1.1. ''OFF'' Mode N E P 3 . 3 When the rocker switch is in the ''OFF'' position, the display shows the model of the S K 3 1 0 M humidifier and the program version number. (Illus.
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SK300 Humidifier User Manual 9.1.3. Diagnostic mode When the following conditions occur, the diagnostic messages override the scrolling information: Display Description Comment Modulating humidifier: No analog signal to the humidifier. On/Off humidifier: Humidity level has exceeded the No demand set point of the humidistat or humidity level has D E M A N D exceeded the set point on the high limit humidistat or airflow is not detected by the air pressure switch.
SK300 Humidifier User Manual 9.2. Programming To enter into programming mode, please push button at any time, to advance the program function to the next programming step in the menu push the same button twice. Unless other instructions, you can make a selection by using &...
SK300 Humidifier User Manual Control p.c. board • The Printed circuit board designated ''PCB970819" is common to all SK300 series humidifier, ON/OFF or modulating, this pc board is equipped with an advanced microprocessor which controls all the humidifier functions. •...
SK300 Humidifier User Manual Start up procedure We recommend to strictly following this start-up procedure in order to avoid any anomaly resulting from wrong cleaning of the components. In case of problem or discrepancy see section 14 – Trouble shouting guide. 1.
SK300 Humidifier User Manual Service 12.1. General • The humidifier is set to give service demand on the alphanumeric display and on the CHECK light after is has reached the service hours setting (see section 9.2- Programming). • The routine service is a cleaning of the evaporation chamber. •...
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SK300 Humidifier User Manual 8. Cleaning of the evaporation chamber • Pour out any remaining water and scale that is on the bottom of the container • To clean out the remaining scale from the container, use a stiff brush (synthetic filament only) and some vinegar or any weak acid for cleaning stainless steel.
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SK300 Humidifier User Manual 10. Re assembly of the evaporation chamber • Rinse out the container and the cover with water. • Check the cover gasket, and make sure that the gasket is well placed before to re-install the cover on the container. The water level sensor should be in front of the drain/fill connection of the evaporation chamber.
SK300 Humidifier User Manual Exploded view & Bill of Material 13.1. Exploded view SDU Cabinet Plastic gril Steam Trap Assembly Evaporation chamber base SK310 to SK360 Evaporation chamber base SK302 to SK306 (Illus. 55)
SK300 Humidifier User Manual 13.2. Bill of material Item Description Model Part number SK302 to 306 SW CONTSMA-ASSY Container of evaporation chamber SK310 to SK330 SW CONTMED-ASSY SK340 & SK360 SW CONTLAR-ASSY SK302 to 306 (1 phase) SP 4018-M SK304 to 306 (3 phases) SP 4019-M SK310 &...
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SK300 Humidifier User Manual Model Voltage Heater element Transformer Contactor SDU Transformer ∼ SE 5932 SP 3309 SP 3029 SP 3312 240V/1 ∼ SE 5933 SP 3300 SP 3029 SP 3305 208V/1 SK302 ∼ SP 3029 SE 5934 SP 3320 SP 3329 480V/1 ∼...
SK300 Humidifier User Manual Trouble shouting guide Problem Indicator Display Causes Corrective actions • The humidifier is not Power: Off • Check for the main power powered. supply and fuses. • The low voltage fuse is Check: Off • Check the transformer, Humidifier does not open.
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SK300 Humidifier User Manual Problem Indicator Display Causes Corrective actions • Service the evaporation Power: On Humidfier is chamber, see section 14. Check: Blink • The Running hours have S C R O L L operating and the • Reset the Running hours Fill: Off exceeded the Service M O D E...
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SK300 Humidifier User Manual Personal notes...
SK300 Humidifier General conditions of sale & warranty 1. General 10. Return of good • Goods received by the purchaser cannot be returned unless Unless otherwise arranged, in writing, the acceptance of the Order Confirmation by the purchaser includes acceptance of the a completed "R.M.A.
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