Condair Nortec RS Series User manual

Humidication and Evaporative Cooling
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Steam humidifier
Nortec RS series
2582419-B EN 2102

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use of parts/components/equipment that are not authorized by Condair Ltd.
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Technical modications reserved

3Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 5
1.1 To the very beginning 5
1.2 Notes on the installation manual 5
2 For your safety 7
3 Product Overview 9
3.1 Models overview 9
3.1.1 Units small ("S") and medium ("M") 9
3.1.2 Units Large ("L") 10
3.2 Identication of the unit 11
3.3 Product designation 12
3.4 Options 13
3.5 Accessories 13
4 Receiving and storage 14
4.1 Inspection 14
4.2 Storage and Transportation 14
5 Mounting and installation work 15
5.1 Safety notes on mounting and installation work 15
5.2 Installation overviews 16
5.3 Mounting the unit 18
5.3.1 Notes on locating the unit 18
5.3.2 Mounting the humidier 20
5.3.2.1 Standard mounting 20
5.3.2.2 Rail mounting (option) 23
5.3.3 Inspecting the installed unit 25
5.4 Steam installation 26
5.4.1 Overview steam installation for duct humidication 26
5.4.2 Positioning of the steam distributor 28
5.4.3 Installing the steam distributors 30
5.4.4 Positioning and mounting of the blower packs (accessory BP) 31
5.4.5 Installing the steam and condensate lines 32
5.4.6 Common steam and condensate line errors 36
5.5 Inspecting the steam installation 37
5.6 Water installation 38
5.6.1 Overviews water installation 38
5.6.2 Overviews water installation (with RS-RO option installed) 39
5.6.3 Notes on water installation 40
5.6.3.1 Water supply (Potable, RO or DI water) 40
5.6.3.2 Additional requirements for RS-RO option water supply 41
5.6.3.3 Water drain 42
5.6.4 Inspecting the water installation 42

4Contents
5.7 Notes on humidity control systems/humidity control 44
5.7.1 System 1 – Room humidity control 44
5.7.2 System 2 – Room humidity control with continuous limitation of the supply air humidity 44
5.7.3 System 3 – Supply air humidity control with continuous output limit ation 45
5.7.4 Which humidity control system for which application 45
5.7.5 Admissible control signals 46
5.8 Electrical installation 47
5.8.1 Notes on electrical installation 47
5.8.2 Wiring diagram Nortec RS - Small and Medium units 48
5.8.3 Wiring diagram Nortec RS - large units 49
5.8.4 Installation work external connections 50
5.8.5 Fuses "F3" voltage supply 55
5.8.6 Inspecting the electrical installation 56
6 Appendix 57
6.1 Unit dimensions 57

5Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 To the very beginning
We thank you for having purchased the Nortec RS steam humidier.
The Nortec RS steam humidier incorporates the latest technical ad van ces and meets all recognized
safety standards. Nevertheless, improper use of the Nortec RS steam humidier may result in danger
to the user or third parties and/or damage to property.
To ensure a safe, proper, and economical operation of the Nortec RS steam humidier, please observe
and comply with all information and safety instructions contained in the present documentation as well
as in the separate documentations of the components installed in the humidication system.
If you have questions after reading this documentation, please contact your Condair representative.
They will be glad to assist you.
1.2 Notes on the installation manual
Limitation
The subject of this installation manual is the Nortec RS steam humidier in its different versions.
The various options and accessories are only described insofar as is necessary for proper operation
of the equipment. Further information on options and accessories can be obtained in their respective
instructions.
This installation manual is restricted to the installation of the Nortec RS steam humidier and is meant
for well trained personnel being sufciently qualied for their respective work.
This installation manual is supplemented by various separate items of documentation (operation manual,
spare parts list, etc.), which are included in the delivery as well. Where necessary, appropriate cross-
references are made to these publications in the installation manual.

6Introduction
Symbols used in this manual
CAUTION!
The catchword "CAUTION" used in conjunction with the caution symbol in the circle designates notes
in this installation manual that, if neglected, may cause damage and/or malfunction of the unit or
damage to property.
WARNING!
The catchword "WARNING" used in conjunction with the general caution symbol designates safety
and danger notes in this installation manual that, if neglected, may cause injury to persons.
DANGER!
The catchword "DANGER" used in conjunction with the general caution symbol designates safety and
danger notes in this installation manual that, if neglected, may lead to severe injury or even death
of persons.
Safekeeping
Please safeguard this installation manual in a safe place, where it can be immediately accessed. If the
equipment changes hands, the documentation must be passed on to the new operator.
If the documentation gets misplaced, please contact your Condair representative.

7For your safety
2 For your safety
General
Every person, who is in charge of the installation work on the Nortec RS must have read and understood
this installation manual and the Nortec RS operation manual before carrying out any work.
Knowing and understanding the contents of the installation manual and the operation manual is a basic
requirement for protecting personnel against any kind of danger, to prevent faulty operation, and to
operate the unit safely and correctly.
All icons, signs and markings applied to the Nortec RS must be observed and kept in readable state.
Qualication of personnel
All installation work described in this installation manual may only be carried out by specialists who
are well trained and adequately qualied and are authorised 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 Condair.
It is assumed that all persons working with the Nortec RS are familiar and comply with the appropriate
regulations on work safety and the prevention of accidents.
Intended use
The Nortec RS steam humidier is intended exclusively for air humidication via a steam distributor or a
blower pack approved by Condair within specied operating conditions (see Nortec RS operation manual).
Any other type of application, without the written consent of Condair, is considered as not conforming with
the intended purpose and may lead to the Nortec RS becoming dangerous and will void any warranty.
Operation of the equipment in the intended manner requires that all the information contained in this
installation manual are observed (in particular the safety instructions).
Danger that may arise from the Nortec RS:
DANGER!
Danger of electric shock!
The Nortec RS is mains powered. Live parts may be exposed when the unit is open. Touching
live parts may cause severe injury or danger to life.
Prevention: The Nortec RS must be connected to the mains only after all mounting and installation
work has been completed, all installations have been checked for correct workmanship and the unit
is closed and properly locked.

8For your safety
Preventing unsafe operation
All persons working with the Nortec RS are obliged to report any alterations to the unit that may affect
safety to the owner without delay and to secure the Nortec RS against accidental power-up.
Prohibited modications to the unit
No modications must be undertaken on the Nortec RS without the express written consent of Condair.
For the replacement of defective components use exclusively original accessories and spare parts
available from your Condair representative.

9Product Overview
3 Product Overview
3.1 Models overview
Nortec RS steam humidiers are available in different housing sizes (S, M and L) with different heating
voltages and steam capacities ranging from 10 lbs/hr up to a maximum of 180 lbs/hr (5 ... 80 kg/h).
3.1.1 Units small ("S") and medium ("M")
Housing
size
Nortec
RS
208 V/1~ 240 V/1~ 480 V/1~ 600 V/1~ 208 V/3~ 240 V/3~ 480 V/3~ 600 V/3~
lbs/hr (kg/h) lbs/hr (kg/h) lbs/hr (kg/h) lbs/hr (kg/h) lbs/hr (kg/h) lbs/hr (kg/h) lbs/hr (kg/h) lbs/hr (kg/h)
S
...10... 10.9 (4.9) 10.9 (4.9) 9.7 (4.4) 11.4 (5.2) 10.9 (4.9) 10.9 (4.9) 11.3 (5.1) 11.1 (5.0)
...15... 15.9 (7.2) 14.5 (6.6) 14.1 (6.4) 14.7 (6.7) 15.9 (7.2) 14.5 (6.6) 14.6 (6.6) 17.6 (8.0)
...20... 21.2 (9.6) 21.2 (9.6) 18.8 (8.5) 19.6 (8.9) 21.2 (9.6) 21.2 (9.6) 19.4 (8.8) 22.8 (10.3)
M
...30... 31.8 (14.4) 31.8 (14.4) 31.5 (14.3) 31.4 (14.2) 28.8 (13.1) 31.8 (14.4) 31.5 (14.3) 31.4 (14.2)
...45... –– –– –– –– 47.7 (21.6) 47.9 (21.7) 45.2 (20.5) 47.1 (21.4)
...65... –– –– –– –– 71.6 (32.5) 71.9 (32.6) 63.0 (28.6) 70.6 (32.0)
...90... –– –– –– –– –– –– 94.6 (42.9) 94.3 (42.8)
Fig. 1: Overview units small ("S") and medium ("M")
I/O
Driver board
Module A
Control
board
RFI
Heating voltage
Module A
Control voltage
Control signal
External Enable
Limiter signal
Safety chain
Remote indication
(optional)
Main
Module A

10 Product Overview
3.1.2 Units Large ("L")
Housing
size
Nortec
RS
208 V/1~ 240 V/1~ 480 V/1~ 600 V/1~ 208 V/3~ 240 V/3~ 480 V/3~ 600 V/3~
lbs/hr (kg/h) lbs/hr (kg/h) lbs/hr (kg/h) lbs/hr (kg/h) lbs/hr (kg/h) lbs/hr (kg/h) lbs/hr (kg/h) lbs/hr (kg/h)
L
...90... –– –– –– –– 95.4 (43.3) 94.6 (42.9) –– ––
...130... –– –– –– –– 143.2 (65.0) 141.8 (64.3) 126.0 (57.2) 141.2 (64.1)
...180... –– –– –– –– –– –– 189.2 (85.8) 188.6 (85.5)
Fig. 2: Overview units large ("L")
Module
BModule
A
I/O
B
A
Driver board
Module A
Driver board
Module B
Control
board
RFI
Main
Module A
Main
Module B
Heating voltage
Module A / B
Control voltage
Control signal
External enable
Limiter signal
Safety chain
Remote indication
(optional)