Condair ABS3 User manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Adiabatic Atomiser Humidifier
2546634 EN 1112
Condair ABS3

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Contents
1 Introduction 4
1.1 To the very beginning 4
1.2 Notes on the installation and operating instructions 4
2 For your safety 6
3 Product overview 8
3.1 Unit construction 8
3.2 Principle of operation 8
3.3 Identicationoftheunit 9
3.4 Accessories and options 9
3.5 Standard delivery 10
3.6 Storing/Transportation/Packaging 10
4 Mounting and installation work 11
4.1 Important notes for mounting and installation work 11
4.2 Mounting the unit 12
4.2.1 Notes on unit location 12
4.2.2 Wall mounting 13
4.2.3 Ceiling mounting (hanging installation) 14
4.3 Water installation 15
4.3.1 Overview water installation 15
4.3.2 Notes on water installation 16
4.4 Electric installation 17
4.4.1 Wiring diagram Condair ABS3 17
4.4.2 Notes on electric installation 18
4.4.3 Dismounting and mounting the electric
connection box 19
4.4.4 Notes regarding the cabling 20
4.4.5 Conguration 21
4.4.5.1Settingtheushingcycles 21
4.4.5.2Settingthehumidicationcapacitylimitation 21
5 Operation 22
5.1 Setting the unit into operation 22
5.2 Inspections during operation 22
5.3 Taking the unit out of operation 23
6 Maintenance 24
6.1 Important notes on maintenance 24
6.2 Maintenance intervals 24
6.3 Maintenance work 25
7 Troubleshooting 26
7.1 Important notes on troubleshooting 26
7.2 Malfunction list 26
8 Taking out of service/Disposal 27
8.1 Taking out of service 27
8.2 Disposal/Recycling 27
9 Productspecications 28
9.1 Technical data 28
9.2 Dimensions 28
9.3 Declaration of conformity 29

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Limitation
The subject of these installation and operating instructions is the adiabatic atomiser humidier
Condair ABS3. The various accessories are only described insofar as this is necessary for proper
operation of the equipment. Further information on accessories can be obtained in the respective
instructions.
These installation and operating instructions are restricted to the installation, commissioning,
operation, servicing, and trouble-shooting of the Condair ABS3 and is meant for well trained
personnel being sufciently qualied for their respective work.
The installation and operating instructions are supplemented by various separate items of docu-
mentation. Where necessary, appropriate cross-references are made to these publications in the
installation and operating instructions.
1 Introduction
We thank you for having purchased the adiabatic atomiser humidier Condair ABS3.
The Condair ABS3 incorporates the latest technical advances and meets all recognized safety
standards. Nevertheless, improper use of the adiabatic air humidier Condair ABS3 may result in
danger to the user or third parties and/or impairment of material assets.
To ensure a safe, proper, and economical operation of the Condair ABS3, please observe and comply
with all information and safety instructions contained in the present installation and operating instruc-
tions as well as in the separate documentations of the components installed in the humidication
system.
If you have questions, which are not or insufciently answered in this documentation, please contact
your Condair supplier. They will be glad to assist you.
1.2 Notes on the installation and operating instructions
1.1 To the very beginning

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Symbols used in this manual
CAUTION!
The catchword “CAUTION” designates notes in this installation and operating instructions that, if
neglected, may cause damage and/or malfunction of the unit or other material assets.
WARNING!
The catchword “WARNING” used in conjunction with the general caution symbol designates safety
and danger notes in this installation and operating instructions that, if neglected, may cause to
injury to persons.
DANGER!
The catchword “DANGER” used in conjunction with the general caution symbol designates safety
and danger notes in this installation and operating instructions that, if neglected, may lead to severe
injury or even death of persons.
Safekeeping
Please safeguard these installation and operating instructions in a safe place, where they can be
immediately accessed. If the equipment changes hands, the documentation must be passed on to
the new operator.
If the documentation gets mislaid, please contact your Condair supplier.
Language versions
These installation and operating instructions are available in various languages. Please contact your
Condair supplier for information.
Copyright protection
The present installation and operating instructions is protected under the Copyright Act. Passing-on
and reproduction of the manual (or part thereof) as well as exploitation and communication of the
contents are prohibited without written permission by the manufacturer. Violation of copyright terms
is subject to legal prosecution and arises liability for indemnication.
The manufacturer reserves the right to fully exploit commercial patent rights.

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2 For your safety
General
Every person working with the Condair ABS3 must have read and understood the installation and
operating instructions before carrying out any work.
Knowing and understanding the contents of the installation and operating instructions is a basic
requirement for protecting the personnel against any kind of danger, to prevent faulty operation, and
to operate the unit safely and correctly.
All ideograms, signs and markings applied to the unit must be observed and kept in readable
state.
Qualication of personnel
All work (installation, operating, servicing , etc.) described in these installation and operating instruc-
tions may only be carried out by specialist who are well trained and adequately qualied and
are authorized by the customer.
For safety and warranty reasons any action beyond the scope of this manual must be carried out
only by qualied personnel authorised by the manufacturer.
It is assumed that all persons working with the Condair ABS3 are familiar and comply with the ap-
propriate regulations on work safety and the prevention of accidents.
Intended use
The adiabatic atomiser humidier Condair ABS3 are intended exclusively for air humidication
within the specied operating conditions (see chapter 9 “Product specications”. Any other type
of application, without the written consent of your Condair supplier, is considered as not conforming
with the intended purpose and may lead to the Condair ABS3 becoming dangerous.
Operation of the equipment in the intended manner requires that all the information in these in-
structions are observed (in particular the safety instructions).

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Danger that may arise from the unit
DANGER! Danger of electric hazzard
One may get in touch with live parts when the wiring box is open. Touching live parts may
cause severe injury or danger to life.
Prevention: before carrying out any work set the Condair ABS3 out of operation as described in
chapter 5.4 (switch off the unit, disconnect it from the mains and stop the water supply) and secure
the unit against inadvertent power-up.
WARNING!
Badly maintained humidiers can endanger the health. If the unit is insufcient maintained
ill-making germs may grow in the water reservoir of the Condair ABS3 and may can affect the air
passing through the humidier.
Prevention: the Condair ABS3 must be cleaned in the prescribed intervals according to the infor-
mation given in chapter 6 “Maintenance". The cleaning works must be carried out correctly and
the air lter must be replaced after their prescribed lifetime has elapsed.
Behaviour in case of danger
If it is suspected that safe operation is no longer possible, then the Condair ABS3 should imme-
diately be shut down and secured against accidental power-up according to chapter 5.4. This
can be the case under the following circumstances:
– if the Condair ABS3 is damaged
– if the Condair ABS3 is no longer operating correctly
– if connections and/or piping are not sealed
– if electrical cables are defective
– if the Condair ABS3 is no longer fastened correctly.
All persons working with the Condair ABS3 must report any alterations to the unit that may affect
safety to the owner without delay.
Prohibited modications to the unit
No modications must be undertaken on the Condair ABS3 without the express written consent
of the manufacturer.
For the replacement of defective components use exclusively original accessories and spare parts
available from your Condair supplier.

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3 Product overview
3.1 Unit construction
1 Air lter (EU3/C3)
2 Electrical connection box
3 Water reservoir
4 Cone with fan
5 Atomiser disk
6 Motor
7 Discharge hood, rotatable
3.2 Principle of operation
The Condair ABS3 operates according to the atomization principle.
The water is drawn in through cone (4) from the water reservoir (3) and is hurled from the atomiser
disk (5) against the atomiser collar (8), thereby producing aerosols (fog). The level in the water res-
ervoir is monitored and controlled with the oat switch (10).
The fan attached to the cone draws in room air through the air lter (1) on the bottom of the base
unit. This air transports the aerosols to the atomiser outlet (7) and distributes them in the room.
The humidier is controlled via an external On/Off humidistat or an external 0-10V continuous humid-
ity controller which opens and closes the inlet valve. When controlled via the external continuous
humidity controller the inlet valve is opened and closed cyclically, depending on the control signal.
8 Atomiser collar
9 Water supply
10 Level switch
11 Water drain
12 Siphon
13 Unit housing
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Condair AG
8808 Pfäffikon
Condair ABS3 120 230V
F3003
Januar 09
Zerstäuber
Atomizer
Atomiseur
08/S01776/00001
2543376
Serial Nr.
230 V ~, 50/60 Hz, 230 W (300 W)
The indication of the unit as well as the most important unit data are found on the type plate:
Type designation
Outlet angle in degrees
Unit voltage
Unit voltage/power consumption
3.3 Identication of the unit
Serial number
Month/Year
3.4 Accessories and options
Accessories
Designation Code Description
Filter valve Z261 Filter valve with G 1/2" internal thread connectors for
the installation in the water supply line.
Room humidistat HSC On/Off room humidistat
Room humidistat H5 / H5V On/Off room humidistat (Note: this humidistat can be
used as a maximum humidistat).
Room humidity controller RCC 0-10 V continuous humidity controller with sensor
Options
Designation Code Description
Anti-freeze kit AFP Anti-freeze kit for the operation of the Condair ABS3
up to a temperature of -2 °C. The anti-freeze kit
consist of a heating element connected to the con-
trol board. The Condair ABS3 is prepared for the
installation of the anti-freeze kit. The control of the
heating element is established via the temperature
sensor built into the unit. The temperature sensor
switches the heating element on if the ambient tem-
perature drops below 1°C.
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3.5 Standard delivery
The standard delivery includes:
– Adiabatic atomiser humidier ABS3 with options according delivery note.
– Ordered accessories with operating instructions, packed separately
– Installation and operating instructions (this document).
– Fixing set for the wall mounting of the unit (1 pc. wall bracket, 4 screws with dowels ø8 mm, 1 pc.
safety screw M6x20 with washer ø6x12)
– Fixing set for the hanging installation (3 pcs. angle brackets)
– Water supply pipe (L: 1.5 m, with G 3/4" union nuts)
– Adapter G 1/2" - G 3/4"
– Water drain pipe (L: 1.5 m, internal diameter: 10 mm)
– 2 pcs. cable straps
– Spare parts list
3.6 Storing/Transportation/Packaging
Storing
Store the unit in the original packaging in a protected area meeting the following requirements:
– Room temperature: 1 ... 40 °C
– Room humidity: 10 ... 75 %rh
Transportation
For optimum protection always transport the unit in the original packaging.
If possible, always transport the unit with the help of another person.
Packaging
Keep the original packaging of the Condair ABS3 for later use.
In case you wish to dispose of the packaging, observe the local regulations on waste disposal. Never
dispose of the packaging to the environment.