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5 - INSTALLATION/START-UP/MAINTENANCE
CAUTION : Fibreglass media may contain breglass dust
residue. On start-up, maintenance or replacement of the
media, remember to wear a FFP2 or FFP3 mask to protect
against the potential risk of inhaling this dust.
CAUTION : Humidiers have a high voltage power supply.
The wiring, connections and electrical connections must be
performed in accordance with national standards and by
qualied personnel.
The power supply must be disconnected during installation
and maintenance operations.
5.1 - Installation
1. Water connection (see components 1 and 9)
2. If the humidier is not wired (AHU control option not selected),
make the electrical connections for the pump, water level and,
depending on the options selected, the motorised 2-way valve,
motorised 3-way valve (for RW humidiers), supply solenoid
valve, conductivity sensor and submersible UV lamp (see
components 4, 3, 5.b, 6, 7, 10.b, 14).
3. If the humidier control and/or AHU control option has been
selected, secure the humidier CCB control box (component
12) to the front panel, run the cables through the packing boxes
and connect the cables to the connectors on the SEF-028 card
in the CCB control box (see MCCB manual §7). To connect
the humidier unit to the main unit, see the wiring diagram for
the AHU and the general IOM.
CAUTION : These electrical connections must be made by
qualied personnel. Select the correct cross-section for the leads:
see the technical characteristics of each component above.
If the AHU control or humidier control option has not been
selected, protect the power supply with a suitable thermal
circuit breaker.
4. Check that all the pipe connections are tight.
5. Check the direction of rotation of the pump.
6. After start-up, check that the input current does not exceed
the stated current.
5.2 - Start-up
CAUTION : The humidier control box (CCB) can be in manual
mode for the start-up settings, but if the AHU control option
has been selected, it is imperative that it be returned to "auto"
mode before standard operation, so that it is controlled by
the AHU PLC (component 15). See MCCB manual §7.
1. Clean the tank and check that it is clean before start-up
2. Adjust the balancing valves on each cassette (component 11)
3. Fill the tank with water, then adjust the water level with the
oat valve (component 2)
4. Adjust the deconcentration valve if the conductivity sensor
option has not been selected (component 10.a)
5. Install the control box, see MCCB manual §7 (component 12)
CAUTION : Before the AHU is started up (fan motor
assemblies not operating), perform several tank drainage
cycles after at least 6 hours of operation of the humidifier
only, to wash the cells and remove the scum and odour
that may have been caused by the inorganic material dust
remaining after the manufacturing process.
6.
CAUTION : For breglass media, avoid getting washing
water (which will contain breglass dust) in contact with
skin.
7. Filling the drain trap
CAUTION : Remember to isolate the supply and drain pipes
and the drain trap and provide a frost protection device for
the water in the drain trap to prevent freezing on installations
in environments where temperatures can drop below zero.
8. If the AHU control option has been selected, remember to
switch back to "auto" mode on the humidier control box.
5.3 - Maintenance
The main components that require maintenance are as follows:
-Once a month, the irrigation pump: The most important thing
is to check that dirt does not clog the suction and discharge
circuit and that electricity consumption is below the rated
consumption stated on the plate.
-Once a year, the oat valve: Its mechanical opening and
closing function must be inspected periodically.
-Once a year, the drain valves: Their mechanical control
function must be inspected periodically.
-Once a year, the solenoid valves (if any): Their mechanical
opening and closing function must be inspected.
-Once every three months, the evaporation panels: check for
wear and fouling due to lime scale deposits.
CAUTION : If there is visible deterioration of the breglass
medium, dispose of the medium (see § Disposal below).
Their service life, with a drinking water or industrial water
supply, depends mainly on the correct operation of the
continuous draining or mineral salt deconcentration system,
which prevents the formation of lime scale deposits on the
surface. If this is not well controlled, the panels will have to
be replaced very quickly, as the air will be prevented from
passing through them by the deposits. Fibreglass can be
cleaned with weak acetic acid (15-20%) or wine vinegar.
-Once a year, the irrigation: Follow the steps described on the
"Cleaning the individual irrigation system" page.
CAUTION : We recommend frequent observations in the days
following start-up, which will indicate the actual behaviour of
the installation. Similarly, during long periods of inactivity, it
is essential that the equipment be drained completely.
CAUTION : Before carrying out any work, remember to
deenergise all of the components (pump, UV lamp,
servomotors, etc.)
5.4 - Disposal of the product and efuent
generated
Comply with the regulations in force.
Please see paragraph 12-FINAL SHUTDOWN of Instruction
Manual FR 7486825 for the Unit, supplied with the product.
5.5 - Cleaning and disinfection
The water tank, irrigation system and other components of the
humidier are specially designed to drain completely by gravity,
without help from mechanical components.
Evaporative humidiers must be cleaned regularly to prevent them
from becoming contaminated; all of the surfaces of their
components (panels, pipes and particularly the water tank) must
be disinfected with an appropriate solution.
The use of chemical disinfectants for day-to-day maintenance of
the panels is not recommended, as it could reduce the efciency
and service life of the panel. If it is necessary to use chemicals,
either due to a long period of inactivity or for any other reason,
an effective method is to submerge the panels in a disinfectant
containing chlorine, such as sodium hypochlorite (bleach) or
sodium percarbonate. When using disinfectants containing
chlorine, it is imperative that you take into account the fact that
toxic chlorine gas forms if they are combined with an acidic
solution.
The composition of the inorganic breglass panel includes agents
that inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi, such as silver and
zinc pyrethrin. These agents are bacteriostats, not disinfectants.
We recommend that treatment be added to the water used to
supply the humidier.