Carel compactSteam User Manual (English)

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Questions and Answers:

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Elizabeth BassSep 7, 2025
Why Carel compactSteam Humidifier wets the duct?
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  Matthew RhodesSep 7, 2025
  If the humidifier is wetting the duct, here are some possible reasons: 1. The distributor is not installed correctly (too near the top of the duct or the condensate return is blocked). Ensure the steam distributor is installed correctly. 2. The system is oversized. Decrease the set steam production. 3. The humidifier is active when the fan in the duct is off. Check the connection of the device (flow switch or differential pressure switch) slaving the humidifier to the fan in the duct.
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imarshallAug 25, 2025
How to prevent Carel compactSteam Humidifier from wetting the duct?
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  Shawn ValdezAug 25, 2025
  If your Carel Humidifier is causing the duct to get wet, here are some things to investigate: * **Distributor Installation:** Check that the steam distributor is installed correctly, ensuring it's not too near the top of the duct and that the condensate return isn't blocked. * **System Oversizing:** Decrease the set steam production if the system is oversized. * **Fan Synchronization:** Verify the connection of the device (flow switch or differential pressure switch) that slaves the humidifier to the fan in the duct, ensuring the humidifier is not active when the fan is off.
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stevensmatthewAug 25, 2025
What to do if Carel compactSteam cylinder fills and drains without steam?
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  George ThompsonAug 26, 2025
  If the cylinder of your Carel Humidifier is continuously filling and draining water without producing steam, consider these solutions: * **Mineral Bridge:** Replace the cylinder if minerals have formed a bridge between the electrodes. * **Steam Hose Backpressure:** Check for twists or sags in the steam hoses that may be trapping condensate. * **Fill Valve Controller:** Replace the fill valve if the flow controller is broken or not calibrated. * **High Water Conductivity:** Consider using a mixture of demineralized and untreated water to adjust conductivity. * **Excessive Foam:** Inspect the cylinder and replace it if it's exhausted and causing excessive foam.
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Brittany TorresAug 27, 2025
What to do if my Carel compactSteam wets the floor below?
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  Paige KaneAug 27, 2025
  If the humidifier is wetting the floor below, consider these potential causes: 1. The humidifier drain is blocked. Clean the drain circuit and the fill tank. 2. The supply water or overflow circuit has leaks. Inspect the entire water circuit for leaks. 3. The condensate drain hose pipe isn't correctly carrying water to the tank. Verify the correct position of the condensate drain hose in the drain tank. 4. The steam hose is not fastened to the cylinder correctly. Check the fastening of the hose clamps on the steam outlet.
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Jeff MiddletonAug 27, 2025
How to fix Carel Humidifier that fills with water without producing steam?
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  Tony WaltersAug 27, 2025
  If the humidifier fills with water but doesn't produce steam, check the following: * High steam backpressure: Make sure the steam hose isn't twisted or curved downwards, as this can trap condensate. * Blocked fill valve filter: Clean the fill valve filter. * Minerals in the fill tank: Clean the fill tank. * Leaks from the drain pump: Check the voltage on the drain pump and replace the drain pump if necessary.
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Curtis YoungAug 28, 2025
How to troubleshoot a Carel compactSteam Humidifier that does not start?
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  Christopher WilsonAug 28, 2025
  If your Carel Humidifier isn't starting, here's what to check: * **Electrical Power:** Ensure the protection devices upstream are working and that power is present. * **ON/OFF Switch:** Make sure the humidifier's ON/OFF switch is in the I (on) position. * **Connectors:** Verify that the control connectors are properly inserted into the terminal block. * **Fuses:** Inspect the fuses to see if any are broken. * **Controller:** Confirm the controller is activated and connected to the correct voltage.
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ofrazierSep 8, 2025
Why sparks form inside the cylinder of my Carel compactSteam Humidifier?
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  Kendra ThomasSep 8, 2025
  Sparks forming inside the cylinder a few hours after starting can be caused by: * The supply water contains considerable quantities of iron, copper or other conductive contaminants. If using a softener, check the salts used. If these contain additives, stop use, rinse all the lines and use non-softened water. * Check the electrodes in the cylinder to make sure they have not been damaged during transport.
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Laura AndersonSep 5, 2025
Why does Carel compactSteam spark inside the cylinder?
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  Crystal DavisSep 6, 2025
  If you notice sparks forming inside the cylinder of your Carel Humidifier a few hours after starting, it could be due to: * **Contaminated Water Supply:** If the supply water contains significant quantities of iron, copper, or other conductive contaminants, stop use. * **Softener Additives:** If using a softener, check the salts used. If these contain additives, stop use, rinse all the lines, and use non-softened water. * **Damaged Electrodes:** Check the electrodes in the cylinder to ensure they haven't been damaged during transport.
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Jennifer DurhamSep 3, 2025
Why my Carel compactSteam does not start?
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  Suzanne EvansSep 3, 2025
  If your Carel Humidifier isn't starting, here are a few things to check: * **Power:** Ensure the protection devices upstream are working and that the humidifier is receiving power. * **ON/OFF Switch:** Make sure the humidifier's ON/OFF switch is in the 'I' (on) position. * **Connectors:** Verify that all connectors are properly inserted into the terminal block. * **Fuses:** Check the condition of the fuses and replace them if broken. * **Controller:** Confirm the controller is activated and connected to the correct voltage. * **Remote ON/OFF:** Ensure the remote ON/OFF contacts (terminals AB-AB) are closed. * **Humidistat:** Check the external connections of the humidistat. If faulty, replace it.
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Kathryn AdamsSep 4, 2025
What to do if Carel compactSteam Humidifier wets the floor below?
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  Carlos HarmonSep 4, 2025
  If your Carel Humidifier is leaking and wetting the floor below, consider these potential causes and solutions: * **Blocked Drain:** Clean the drain circuit and the fill tank to ensure proper drainage. * **Water Circuit Leaks:** Inspect the entire water circuit for any leaks in the supply water or overflow circuit. * **Condensate Hose Position:** Verify the condensate drain hose is correctly positioned in the drain tank to carry water effectively. * **Steam Hose Fastening:** Check that the hose clamps on the steam outlet are securely fastened to the cylinder.

Carel compactSteam Specifications

General

Model	compactSteam
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Power supply	230 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Control Signal	0 to 10 Vdc, 4 to 20 mA (depending on model)
Operating Temperature	5°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity	non-condensing
Installation	Wall-mounted
Communication	Modbus RTU