nor-tec Blower Packs 380V User manual

2008-04-28 2525151-B
BLOWER
PACKS
For All Atmospheric
Humidifiers
Installation Manual

2008-04-28
PROPRIETARY NOTICE
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others without the written authorization of WALTER MEIER LTD., except to the extent required for
installation or maintenance of recipient’s equipment. All references to the NORTEC name should be
taken as referring to WALTER MEIER LTD.
LIABILITY NOTICE
NORTEC does not accept any liability for installations of humidity equipment installed by unqualified
personnel or the use of parts/components/equipment that are not authorized or approved by
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Subject Page
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1. OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
A. BLOWER PACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
B. REMOTE MOUNTED BLOWER PACKS - WALL MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
C. REMOTE MOUNTED BLOWER PACKS - STEAM LINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
D. CONDENSATE RETURN LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
E. PRIMARY VOLTAGE CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
WARRANTY
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Page
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Figure 1. NHTC / NHPC Series Humidifier with Built-On Blower Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Figure 2. Blower Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Figure 3. Steam Line Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Figure 4. Steam Hose Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Figure 5. Condensate Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Figure 6. Condensate Return Line Trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Figure 7. Physical Data Dimensions RMBP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Figure 8. Blower Pack Spare Parts & Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Figure 9. Wiring Diagram - Blower Pack Internal Wiring / External Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
LIST OF TABLES
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Table 1. Blower Pack Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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1. OVERVIEW
A. BLOWER PACK
(1) Blower packs are an optional accessory used to directly distribute steam to localized
areas or in structures that do not have a built-on air distribution system.
(2) Blower packs are available factory installed (“built-on”) or for remote mounting.
Remote blower packs are field piped to the humidifier. Built on Blower Packs are
available with NHTC & NHPC humidifiers only.
(3) All blower packs consist of a steel cabinet containing; 3 fams powered by a 115 Vac
single phase supply (208, 277, 440-480 and 550-600 Vac version available), plastic
steam distribution, and adjustable air supply.
(4) Control thermostat, mounted on the steam distributor, starts the fans when steam is
generated.
(5) Refer to Overhead and Frontal Clearance table for blower pack requirements.
Minimum clearance for the sides of the unit is 4 feet.
(6) Steam distributors on blower packs have hot surfaces that could result in burns if
touched. If space allows, it is recommended to mount the blower pack at least 8 feet
above the floor.
(7) Do not use blower packs as ducted blowers. The air volume from a blower pack is
not sufficient to absorb the steam generated in the confines of a duct system.
(8) It is recommended that balancing valves be used on the steam supply lines to
multiple blower packs for equal loading.
Figure 1. NHTC / NHPC Series Humidifier
with Built-On Blower Packs
Figure 2. Blower Pack

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B. REMOTE MOUNTED BLOWER PACKS – WALL MOUNTING
(1) Steam and condensate line connections are on the bottom of the blower pack. The
condensate connection is 3/8” and the steam lines are 7/8” or 1 ½” depending.
Ensure that the knock out on the steam inlet has been removed prior to use.
(2) To wall mount the Remote Blower Pack use 2 #12 x 3” long wood screws, supplied
by others. These screws must be fastened securely on a 2 x 4 wood stud or
equivalent support. If any spacer material is used between the bracket and the
structural material such as drywall, increase the fastener accordingly. In addition,
install a single field supplied fastener in the center hole in the back of the unit to
prevent the unit from being bumped off the support screws.
C. REMOTE MOUNTED BLOWER PACKS – STEAM LINE
NOTE
PRIOR TO CONNECTING THE STEAM HOSE ENSURE KNOCK OUT HAS BEEN
REMOVED.
(1) Field-supplied hard copper tubing or stainless steel tubing with ½” thick (min.)
insulation is recommended for steam supply. Use NORTEC supplied steam hose
to make connection from the humidifiers to the metal lines. See Figure 3 Steam
Line Installation.
(2) Do not install electric zone valves on steam lines. Improper adjustment will over-
pressurize the humidifier.
(3) NORTEC steam supply hose or field-supplied tubing should be sloped downwards
from the blower pack to the humidifier. Slope should be at least 2” in 12” (10
degree slope) to promote condensate run back. See Figure 4 Steam Hose
Installation. If upward slope is used from the blower pack to the humidifier, the
slope should be at least 2” per 12” to promote condensate removal at the blower
pack. If this slope is not possible, condensate must be removed before the blower
pack. See Figure 5 Condensate Removal.
(4) Minimize the length of steam line and keep it as straight as possible, minimizing
bends. Avoid using 90º elbows. Wherever possible, use long radius turns (using
tube bender on oversized copper or pairs of 45º elbows). This will reduce the
condensate generated by heat loss. This will also reduce the back pressure and
avoid the need to install an extended water trap.
(5) Ensure that the steam hose does not kink or sag. The steam hose becomes more
flexible when hot. The hose should be supported to prevent water traps. Only use
steam hose for connection or steam line runs of 5 feet or less. See Figure 4 Steam
Hose Installation.
(6) To ensure odor-free steam, always use NORTEC steam hose. Check steam hose
and hose couplings periodically for cracks, breaks, kinks. Replace as required. DO
NOT substitute hose. NORTEC is not responsible for health effects or damage
from substituted hose.
(7) For GS, SE, and NH Series using large size remote mounted blower packs (>50
lbs/hr) use 1 5/8” O.D. (Nominal 1 ½”) copper tubing. For steam runs longer then
20 ft, use insulated nominal 2” copper to ensure draining of condensate.

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Figure 3. Steam Line Installation
Figure 4. Steam Hose Installation
Figure 5. Condensate Removal Figure 6. Condensate Return Line Trap

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(8) For electric humidifiers (NHTC & NHPC only) using a small size blower pack (<30
lbs/hr), steam lines require 7/8” O.D. (Nominal ¾”) copper tubing. For steam runs
longer than 20 ft, use insulated nominal 1” copper to ensure draining of
condensate.
(9) When using the GS, SE, or NHRS Humidifiers with a RO / DI water supply, all
steam lines should be in stainless steel.
(10) Do not use plastic pipe for steam distribution or hose other than NORTEC
supplied. Substitution will void warranty.
(11) If steam line is routed below the blower pack, or if the blower pack is lower than the
humidifier, a condensate trap “tee” will be required to remove water at this low
point. Run the condensate from the trap to the nearest drain lower than the blower
pack. See Figure 5 Condensate Removal.
(12) Do not run the steam line more than 1 foot per lb/hr output. Example, 10 lbs/hr
should not have a steam run longer than 10 feet. If long runs are unavoidable, the
humidifier should be sized larger to compensate for condensate losses and
insulated stainless steel or copper must be used.
D. CONDENSATE RETURN LINES
(1) NORTEC blower packs have built-in connections for draining off condensate.
These condensate lines must be connected to the nearest floor drain, back to the
unit (NHTC & NHPC, NHRS only) or a condensate pump when using short
condensate runs.
(2) Always incorporate a trap in routing of condensate return lines. Condensate that
accumulates in trap will prevent possibility of steam escaping. Depth of the trap
must be equal or more than 3” (76 mm) See Figure 6 Condensate Return Line
Trap.
(3) Ensure the trap is at least 3 feet (1 m) below the blower pack and as close to the
floor drain as possible.
E. PRIMARY VOLTAGE CONNECTION
(1) All blower packs for SE and GS unit are wired by others to be powered by an
independent circuit. Follow all codes.
(2) A control thermostat, mounted on the blower pack, automatically starts the fans
when steam is detected.
(3) NH Series remote mounted blower packs wired to a humidifier or independent
circuit require field wiring between two primary voltage terminal blocks and two low
voltage control (class 1 circuit wiring required) terminal strips; one of each located
in humidifier and remote blower pack cabinet. Knock-outs are provided on the
humidifier to facilitate this. To connect the primary and control (class 1 circuit
wiring required) wiring, the wiring is fed through the grommet provided in the
bottom of the blower pack.
(4) Field wiring of remote blower packs must conform to national and local electrical
codes. Refer to wiring diagram supplied at the back of this manual (See page 9).

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(5) For NH Series use approved wire for power connection from two pole terminal
block of remote blower pack to additional two pole terminal block inside electrical
section of humidifier.
(6) For NH Series use approved wire to connect from ground clamp of remote
mounted blower pack to ground clamp provided in the electrical section of
humidifier.

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Figure 7. Physical Data Dimensions RMBP

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Figure 8. Blower Pack Spare Parts & Exploded View - Rev. C April 17, 2008

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Table 1. Blower Pack Replacement Parts
Item Part Number Description Qty
1a 2522064 Transformer 100VA 115V - 208, 230, 277, 460, 575V 60 Hz
For all models except 380V. 1
1b 2524204 Transformer 100VA 115V - 380V, 50-60Hz
For 380V models only. 1
2 2524082 Fuse, 1 amp, 600V, HCTR Slow Blow 2
3 1583126 Fuse, 1.5 amp 2
4 2522070 Relay, 30A, 115V SPDT 1
5 1073005 Thermostat (Replace 1475005 - O-ring for thermostat at same
time.) 1
6 1475005 O-Ring for Thermostat 1
7 2522222 Blowerpack Fan Kit * 1
*Fan kit is pre-assembled and includes all items identified by box on exploded view.

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Figure 9. Wiring Diagram – Blower Pack Internal Wiring / External Connections
Wiring Diagram 2524117 Rev. B March 26, 2007

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WARRANTY
(1) WALTER MEIER INC. and/or WALTER MEIER LTD. (hereinafter collectively referred
to as THE COMPANY), warrant for a period of two years after installation or 30 months
from manufacturer’s ship date, whichever date is earlier, that THE COMPANY’s
manufactured and assembled products, not otherwise expressly warranted (with the
exception of the cylinder), are free from defects in material and workmanship. No
warranty is made against corrosion, deterioration, or suitability of substituted materials
used as a result of compliance with government regulations.
(2) THE COMPANY’s obligations and liabilities under this warranty are limited to furnishing
replacement parts to the customer, F.O.B. THE COMPANY’s factory, providing the
defective part(s) is returned freight prepaid by the customer. Parts used for repairs are
warranted for the balance of the term of the warranty on the original humidifier or
90 days, whichever is longer.
(3) The warranties set forth herein are in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied
by law. No liability whatsoever shall be attached to THE COMPANY until said products
have been paid for in full and then said liability shall be limited to the original purchase
price for the product. Any further warranty must be in writing, signed by an officer of
THE COMPANY.
(4) THE COMPANY’s limited warranty on accessories, not of the companies manufacture,
such as controls, humidistats, pumps, etc. is limited to the warranty of the original
equipment manufacturer from date of original shipment of humidifier.
(5) THE COMPANY makes no warranty and assumes no liability unless the equipment is
installed in strict accordance with a copy of the catalog and installation manual in effect
at the date of purchase and by a contractor approved by THE COMPANY to install
such equipment.
(6) THE COMPANY makes no warranty and assumes no liability whatsoever for
consequential damage or damage resulting directly from misapplication, incorrect
sizing or lack of proper maintenance of the equipment.
(7) THE COMPANY retains the right to change the design, specification and performance
criteria of its products without notice or obligation.

U.S.A.
Walter Meier (Climate USA) Inc.
826 Proctor Avenue
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
TEL: 1-866-NORTEC-1
EMAIL: [e-mail]
WEBSITE: www.humidity.com
CANADA
Walter Meier (Climate Canada) Ltd.
2740 Fenton Road
Ottawa, ON K1T 3T7
TEL: 1-866-NORTEC-1
FAX: [phone]
Authorized Agent: