Armstrong HumidiClean HC-6000 Series Manual

HumidiClean™Humidifiers
Series HC- 6100/6300/6500/6700
Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Instructions
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Contents
Warning Labels ................................... 3-4
Model Number Description ..................... 5
Installation ........................................ 6-13
Display Menus .................................... 14-15
Start-Up Procedure and Operation ............ 16
Maintenance ...................................... 17-21
Troubleshooting .................................. 21-26
Typical Wiring Schematic ....................... 27-36
Repair Parts ....................................... 37-41
PID Control ........................................ 42
Software Update .................................. 43-45
Communication ................................... 46-55
Dimensional Data ................................ 56-57
Start-Up Checklist ................................ 58-59
Start-Up Procedure .............................. 60
Warranty ........................................... 63

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Warning Labels
The Armstrong HumidiClean™ humidifier converts ordinary tap water or purified water to steam for distribution to
raise the relative humidity level.
To allow HumidiClean™ to function to its full capability, be certain to install in accordance with Armstrong
recommendations.
DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD HIGH VOLTAGES EXIST INSIDE THE HUMIDIFIER
TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM ACCIDENTAL SHOCKS:
1. Keep the humidifier locked during normal operation and store the key in a safe location away from the humidifier.
2. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR SAFETY SWITCH BEFORE OPENING
ANY COVERS AND DOORS!
3. Before servicing the humidifier, learn where the high voltage parts are. KEEP HANDS AND METAL TOOLS AWAY
FROM THESE AREAS!
Warning: All wiring and installation must be completed by qualified personnel only and
per the relevant local or national codes on electrical wiring. Negligence of this warning
might result in the loss of property or personal damage.
Warning: High Temperature! Material that is not resistant to high temperature should
not come in contact with these areas. Negligence of this warning might result in the
loss of property or personal damage.
Model HC-6100/HC-63000 Series
6010-ISO Electrical
Shock-Electrocution
6043-ISO Burn Hazard
Hot Surface

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Warning: Do not operate the supplied humidifier in combustible or explosive surroundings.
Warning: Do not operate the supplied humidifier if there is any damage to the cabinet or any components in humidifier
are damaged.
Warning: The main switch should be a connection breaker which has over current and leakage current protecting
functions per code EN60947-3 or EN60947-2 if point gap required by EN60947-3 can be fulfilled.
4. Physical environment and operating conditions
• Ambient temperature + 4°C ~ + 38°C (40°F to 100°F)
• Humidity = 50 % at 40°C (104°F), = 90 % at 20°C (68°F)
• Altitude = 1000 m (above mean sea level) (3300 ft)
5. Transportation and storage conditions
Electrical equipment shall be designed to withstand, or suitable precautions shall be taken to protect against, the
effects of transportation and storage temperatures within a range of -25°C to + 55°C (-15°F to 130°F) and for
short periods not exceeding 24h, up to +70°C (160°F). Suitable means shall be provided to prevent damage from
humidity, vibration and shock.
6. Requirements
The supply disconnecting device (i.e. a switch-disconnect, a disconnect used in combination with switching devices,
or a circuit-breaker) shall fulfill all of the following requirements:
• Isolate the electrical equipment from the supply and have one OFF (isolated) and one ON position only, clearly
marked with “O” and “I” (symbols 60417-2-IEC-5008 and 60417-2-IEC-5007, see 10.2.2), with the actuating
directions in accordance with IEC60447. Circuit-breaker that, in addition, has a reset (tripped) position between
“O” and “I” are also deemed to satisfy this requirement.
• Have a visible gap or a position indicator which cannot indicate OFF (isolated) until all contacts are actually
open and there is an adequate isolating distance between all the contacts in accordance with IEC 60947-3.
• Be provided with a means permitting it to be locked in the OFF (isolated) position (e.g. by padlocks). When
locked, remote as well as local closing shall be prevented.
• Disconnect all live conductors of its power supply circuit. However, for TN supply systems, the neutral
conductor may or may not be disconnected. It is noted that in some countries, disconnection of the neutral
conductor (when used) is compulsory.
• The handle of the supply-disconnecting switch shall be located between 0.6m and 1.7m (2 ft. and 5-1/2 ft)
above the servicing level.
• The disconnecting switch must have over current and overload protecting functions and initialize them as low
as possible under normal running.
• The disconnecting switch should have a breaking capacity sufficient to interrupt the largest normal running
current of loads. The breaking capacity required should be selected according to the table on page 8.

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Model Number Description
Pre-Installation
1. Check Shipment. A claim should be filed with the transportation company, (and reported to Armstrong), if any
items are missing or damaged.
2. Check Local Codes. The installation of HumidiClean™ should be in accordance with all applicable building,
plumbing, and electrical codes.
3. Site Selection. The humidifier should be installed in an easily accessible location. Do not install the unit where
malfunction of the humidifier might cause damage to non-repairable, irreplaceable or priceless property.
Refer to Installation section for other details regarding site selection.
Series HumidiClean™ Humidifiers
HC - XXXXHC - XXXX (DI) - XXX X
Type number
6100
6300
6500
6700
Quality of Water
Blank: Tap water
DI: Deionized or reverse osmosis
Rated Power
In KW. The minimum is 3 KW, and the maximum is 96KW.
Symbol of Rated Voltage
A = Rated voltage of unit is 208V
D = Rated voltage of unit is 480V
B = Rated voltage of unit is 240V/220V
E = Rated voltage of unit is 600V
C = Rated voltage of unit is 400V/380V

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See Detail “A”
Pitch Min. 1” Per
12” Back to Unit
“P” Trap Drain
Every 20’ of Piping
or at Bottom of Vertical Run
24”
2” Insulated Copper
24”
1” Copper (Min) Pitched
1” Per 12” (Min) to Open Drain
1” ID Hose
Air Gap
Fused Disconnect or
Magnetic Breaker
within Sight of Unit
Water in 3/8” Copper
Type with Ball Valve
Hose Clamp
Steam Hose or Copper
Hose
Soldered Joints
1/2” or 3/8”
Copper Tube
Full Size Te e
2” Copper Te e
Reducer
To Drain
UP
Detail “A”
See Detail “A”
Pitch Min. 1” Per
12” Back to Unit
2” Insulated Copper
“P” Trap Drain Every
20’ of Piping or at
Bottom of Vertical Run
Pitch Min. 1” Per
12” Back to Unit
1” ID Hose
Air Gap
1” Copper (Min) Pitched
1” per 12” (Min) to
Open Drain
Water in 3/8” Copper
Type with Ball Valve
24”
Clearance
Fused Disconnect or
Magnetic Breaker
within Sight of Unit
Hose Clamp
Steam Hose or Copper
Hose
Soldered Joints
1/2” or 3/8”
Copper Tube UP
Full Size Te e
2” Copper Te e
Reducer
6” Min.
To Drain
Detail “A”
24”
Figure 6-1 HC-6100/6300 Installation
Figure 6-2 HC-6500/6700 Installation
Note: On all
HC6000 models
24” clearance is
required on both
sides and the front
of the unit.
Note: On all
HC6000 models
24” clearance is
required on both
sides and the front
of the unit.
Installation

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HC-6100/6300 Mounting
The HumidiClean™ models HC-6100/6300 are designed to be wall mounted. A wall mounting bracket and
lag screws are provided for mounting on 410 mm (16”) centers. The operating weight of the unit is 106 kg
(233 lbs). A clearance of 600 mm (23”) on the front and sides of the cabinet is required for servicing.
1. Position wall mounting bracket level on wall and mark the hole pattern. Make sure holes line up with
studs or other sturdy structure.
2. Use 3/8” x 1-1/2” lag screws provided to secure the bracket.
3. Hang the humidifier on the wall mounting bracket. The dry weight of the unit is 70 kg (154 lbs).
HC-6500/6700 Mounting
The HC-6500/6700 HumidiClean™ is designed to be floor mounted on a level surface. The operating
weight is 230 kg (507 lbs), a clearance of 610 mm (24”) is required for the front and sides.
Water Fill Supply
The humidifier can use any potable or purified water supply. Water pressure must be 25-120 psig. Water
temperature must be less than 60°C (140°F). The fill rate is .31 GPM for HC6100/6300 and 1.2 GPM for
HC6500/6700 units.
1. Install a shut-off valve near the unit.
2. Connect the water supply to the 3/8” compression fitting on the fill water solenoid valve on models
HC-6100/6300. The HC6500/6700 is supplied with a compression fitting for 10mm plastic tubing. A 6’
piece of 10mm plastic tubing is included for the larger models. The access for the water supply tubing
is under the fill valve in the bottom wall.
Electrical Service Wiring
1. Connect main power supply wiring to high voltage terminals in unit. Read breaker size required on
humidifier’s nameplate and refer to Table 8-1 and 8-2 for HC-6100/6300 wire (gage) required; Table 8-3
and 8-4 for HC-6500/6700. Make sure an interlocking circuit breaker or safety switch (not furnished) is
accessible and within sight of the unit.
2. The humidifier cabinet must be grounded. A ground lug is provided in the cabinet.
3. Use only wire with copper conductors rated at 90°C (194°F) or higher for power supply and grounding.

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Drainage
Connect HC-6000 drain to suitable waste
drainage system. HC-6100 and HC-6300
drain water may be as hot as 70°C (158°F),
HC-6500 and HC-6700 may be as hot as 57°C
(135°F). Use clear drain hose provided and
25 mm (1”) copper pipe pitched away from
unit at 25 mm (1”) inch per foot. An air gap to
prevent back flow is required. See Figure 8-1.
Figure 8-1 HC-6100/6300/6500/6700
Table 8-1. Recommended Branch Circuits
Rating Amp 1-12 13-15 16-20 21-24 25-32 33-40 41-48 49-64 68-80 81-100 101-120 121-140 141-60
Wire (AWG) 14 12 10 10 8 8 6 4 3 1 0 0 0
(mm2) 3 4 6 6 10 10 16 25 35 50 50 70 95
Circuit Breaker 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100 125 150 175 200
Table 8-2. Steam Capacities and Rating Amperages
Volts
(Vac)
HC6100/HC6100DI HC6300/HC6300DI
3 KW Unit 9 KW Unit 15 KW Unit 18 KW Unit 30 KW Unit
Nominal
Amperage
Rating
Steam
Output
kg/hr
(lb/hr)
Nominal
Amperage Rating Steam
Output
kg/hr
(lb/hr)
Nominal
Amperage
Rating
Steam
Output
kg/hr
(lb/hr)
Nominal
Amperage
Rating
Steam
Output
kg/hr
(lb/hr)
Nominal
Amperage
Rating
Steam
Output
kg/hr
(lb/hr)
Phase Phase Three
Phase
Three
Phase
Three
Phase
Single Three Single Three
208 13.3 7.7 3.8 (8.3) 39 23 11 (24) 37 18 (40) 46 22 (48) 74 36 (80)
240 12.9 7.5
4.1 (9)
38 22
12 (27)
36
20 (45)
44
25 (54)
72
41 (90)
200 - 4.7 - 14 23 28 46
480 - 3.8 - 11 18 22 36
600 - 3 - 9 15 18 30
Table 8-3. Steam Capacities and Rating Amperages
Volts
(Vac)
HC6500/6500DI
30 KW Unit 33.5 KW Unit 40 KW Unit 48 KW Unit 45 KW Unit
Nominal
Amperage
Rating Three
Phase
Steam
Output
kg/hr
(lb/hr)
Nominal
Amperage
Rating
Three Phase
Steam
Output
kg/hr
(lb/hr)
Nominal
Amperage
Rating
Three Phase
Steam
Output
kg/hr
(lb/hr)
Nominal
Amperage
Rating
Three Phase
Steam
Output
kg/hr
(lb/hr)
Nominal
Amperage
Rating
Three Phase
Steam
Output
kg/hr
(lb/hr)
208 84 41 (90) - - - - - - 125 61 (135)
240 - - - - 96 54 (120) - - - -
400 - - 51 45 (100) - - 73
65 (144)
- -
480 - - - - - 58 - -
600 - - - - - 47 - -
Table 8-4. Steam Capacities and Rating Amperages
Volts
(Vac)
HC6500/6500DI HC6700/HC6700DI
50.3 KW Unit 60 KW Unit 72 KW Unit 96 KW Unit
Nominal
Amperage
Rating
Three Phase
Steam
Output
kg/hr
(lb/hr)
Nominal
Amperage
Rating Three
Phase
Steam
Output
kg/hr
(lb/hr)
Nominal
Amperage
Rating
Three Phase
Steam
Output
kg/hr
(lb/hr)
Nominal
Amperage
Rating
Three Phase
Steam
Output
kg/hr
(lb/hr)
240/220 - - 144 82 (180) - - - -
400/380 77 30 (68) - - 110
98 (216)
145
130 (288)480 - - - - 87 116
600 - - - - 70 93
A
ir Gap 1” I.D. Clear Hose
Supplied with Unit
Fit Hose Inside
1-1/2” Pipe
1” or Larger
Copper Pipe

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Duct Steam Distribution
1. The dispersion tube should be proper length. Verify correct size from Table 9-1.
2. Install dispersion tube(s) horizontally in duct so holes face upward. Air flow must be vertical up or horizontal. Do
not restrict duct with a height of 200 mm (8”) or less. Installations over 10 m/s (1800 FPM) air velocity are not
recommended. Consult factory if air flow is vertical down or air velocity is over 10 m/s (1800 FPM). Do not install in
ducted systems with total back pressure exceeding 150 mm (6”), wc. Airflow should be a minimum of 250 FPM for
installations using dispersion tubing. Consult factory if velocity is below recommended level.
3. The dispersion tube(s) should be located upstream of a straight duct run, without obstructions, 3 m (10 feet) or more
in length. Consult the factory if this distance is not available.
4. Cut 2-3/8” (61mm) dispersion tube installation hole. Fasten the mounting plate to duct with sheet metal screws. If the
dispersion tube is 900 mm (35”) or longer, support the far end with threaded rod or similar means.
5. Note: For steam being generated from a deionized (DI) or reverse osmosis (RO) water source, the use of 50 mm (2”)
insulated stainless steel piping in lieu of copper is required. Pipe used for steam dispersion piping must be oil and
contaminate free. Premature element failure could result if oils or contaminates are present. Contact the factory with
questions. Connect dispersion tube(s) to HumidiClean™ tank using 50 mm (2”) nominal insulated copper pipe and
hose cuffs provided. We do not suggest steam distribution piping of field supplied rubber based compounds to be
used for any HumidiClean™ application. Pitch pipe back to unit 25 mm (1”) per foot. The steam pipe must be free of
kinks and sags to allow for gravity drainage of condensate. Maximum pipe run distance from tank to dispersion tube
is 12 m (40 feet) equivalent piping length. Avoid excessive use of elbows or 45°changes in direction. A “P” trap should
be installed every 6 m (20 feet), of piping run or at the bottom of vertical runs that cannot drain back to the tank. See
Fig. 6-1 or 6-2 for piping detail.
6. If duct static pressure plus piping back pressure is greater than 0.5 in HG (6” WC), please consult the factory. (See
Figure 9-1 for back pressure in pipe run.)
Table 9-1. Dispersion Tube Length
Model
HC6100,
HC6100DI
Model
HC6100,
HC6100DI
“D” Dia.
Model HC6300,
HC6300DI, HC6500,
HC6500DI, HC6700,
HC6700DI
Model HC6300,
HC6300DI, HC6500,
HC6500DI, HC6700,
HC6700 DI “DL” Dia.
Steam Disp. Tube
Length “L”
mm (in)
Duct Width
Minimum
mm(in)
Maximum
mm (in)
D-1
1-1/2”
DL-1
2-3/8”
305 (12) 280 (11) 406 (16)
D-1.5 DL-1.5 457 (18) 432 (17) 559 (22)
D-2 DL-2 610 (24) 584 (23) 864 (34)
D-3 DL-3 914 (36) 889 (35) 1168 (46)
D-4 DL-4 1219 (48) 1194 (47) 1473 (58)
D-5 DL-5 1524 (60) 1499 (59) 1778 (70)
D-6 DL-6 1829 (72) 1803 (71) 2083 (82)
D-7 DL-7 2133 (84) 2108 (83) 2388 (94)
D-8 DL-8 2438 (96) 2413 (95) 2692 (106)
D-9 DL-9 2743 (108) 2718 (107) 2997 (118)
D-10 DL-10 3048 (120) 3023 (119) 3302 (130)
Table 9-2.
Fitting Style
Equivalent
Linear
Piping (feet)
2” - 45° Elbow 2.8
2” - 90° Elbow 5.5
2” - 90° Long Elbow 3.5
2” - Tee 12
Figure 9-1 Figure 9-2

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Area Steam Distribution
The EHF-3 fan package (minimum of 2 required for HC-6500 or 3 for the HC-6700) is designed to be hung on a wall
to operate as a remote mounted, direct area discharge option. It incorporates a blower rated at 120v- 1.28 amps. CFM
rating is 463 @ 1600 RPM. The fan package requires a separate 120 volt power supply (optional step down transformer
available). Consult Armstrong Installation Bulletin IB-95 for more information.
Alternative for shortened non-wettable vapor trail
For applications with particularly limited downstream absorption distance, Armstrong HumidiPack™ or ExpressPack may
be considered. HumidiPack™ is a prefabricated separator/header and multiple dispersion tube assembly. ExpressPack is a
multi-tube steam dispersion panel which is shipped unassembled. The Armstrong HumidiPack™ or ExpressPack provide
uniform distribution and shortened non-wetting vapor trail. Consult Armstrong Installation Bulletin No. 560 or Bulletin
573 for more information.
Control Wiring
When knock-out for sensor wiring is removed, an IP65 compliant cable bushing will be required to keep the electric
cabinet in compliance with IP32.
Wiring for low voltage controls should not be run in same conduit as the power supply. Use of shielded wire or a separate
dedicated metal conduit is required. When shielded cable is used, shield is to be grounded at the humidifier only. The wire
should not be longer than 30 meters (100 ft). If the wire is out of this limit, please contact Armstrong. Refer to Figures
11-1 and 11-2 for wiring schematics.
Control Humidistat
1. Locate control humidistat where it will sense the average air condition of the space to be humidified. Avoid areas of
restricted circulation or locations where the sensor will be subjected to drafts, localized heat or moisture sources.
2. Optional duct mounted humidistats are available to sense return or exhaust air, if preferred.
3. Set DIP switch S-2 on the PC board to the proper range for the humidistat control signal to be used. Also set voltage
source Berg Jumper S3 to proper range. See Fig. 10-1 for location of switches and pages 10 and 11 in tandem with the
applicable wiring diagram below for correct switch settings.
Figure 10-1