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DriSteem VAPORMIST User Manual

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VAPORMIST
®
Electric-to-Steam Humidifier
Installation, Operation,
and Maintenance Manual
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BrandDriSteem
ModelVAPORMIST
CategoryHumidifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warnings and Cautions

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury if instructions are not followed.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to or destruction of property if instructions are not followed.

Attention installer

Emphasizes the importance of qualified installation and adherence to codes to prevent property damage, injury, or death.

Read all warnings and instructions

Stresses the need to read the manual before service/maintenance to avoid hazardous situations and potential injury or death.

Hot surfaces and hot water

Warns about extremely hot surfaces and water, advising to follow cool-down procedures before service.

Disconnect electrical power

Mandates disconnecting electrical power before any installation or service to prevent shock, fire, and hazardous conditions.

Electric shock hazard

Details procedures to prevent accidental start-up during maintenance to avoid severe injury or death from electric shock.

Hot discharge water

Warns that discharge water is hot and can damage plumbing; advises cooling the tank before draining.

Excessive supply water pressure

Alerts that excessive supply water pressure can cause humidifier overflow.

Overview

Product overview

Explains how Vapormist humidifiers produce steam using electrical resistance heating elements and water level control methods.

Supply water guidelines

Details important supply water quality parameters for humidifier reliability and maintenance, including hardness, chlorides, pH, and silica.

Controller

Describes the Vapor-logic controller and its Web interface for humidifier functions, directing users to a separate manual for details.

FIGURE 3-2: WATER LEVEL CONTROL FOR TAP/SOFTENED WATER HUMIDIFIER

Illustrates the water level control mechanism using a three-rod probe in tap/softened water systems.

FIGURE 3-3: WATER LEVEL CONTROL FOR RO/DI WATER OPTION HUMIDIFIER

Shows the water level control using a float valve and low-water cutoff switch for RO/DI water systems.

Specifications

Capacities, electrical specifications, and weights

Provides detailed tables for VM model steam capacity, current draw, shipping, and operating weights.

Table 4-2: Steam connection sizes

Lists the required steam outlet connection sizes for different VM models, including notes on SDU-E compatibility.

FIGURE 4-1: STEAM OUTLET CONNECTIONS

Illustrates the steam outlet connection for a hose clamp to a steam hose or NPT connection.

Dimensions

Presents detailed dimensional drawings for the Vapormist humidifier from top, side, and bottom views, including knockout locations.

Dispersion options

Describes available duct and open space dispersion options for Vapormist humidifiers and refers to installation details.

FIGURE 6-1: VAPORMIST HUMIDIFIER DUCT DISPERSION OPTIONS

Illustrates duct dispersion options including Ultra-sorb, Rapid-sorb, and Single dispersion tube.

FIGURE 6-2: SDU MOUNTING OPTIONS

Shows options for mounting SDU (Space Distribution Unit) remotely or directly above the humidifier.

Selecting a location

Provides guidance on selecting an optimal location for the humidifier, considering proximity to the duct, elevation, electrical, and piping connections.

DISPERSION CONTROL DEVICES

Refers to Figure 17-1 for recommended installation locations of dispersion assembly and associated control devices.

Installation

Mounting

Details the procedure for wall mounting the humidifier, emphasizing secure attachment to a structurally stable surface.

WARNING Mounting hazard

Warns that improper mounting can cause the humidifier to fall or tip, leading to severe injury or death.

FIGURE 8-1: VAPORMIST MOUNTING KEYHOLE LOCATIONS AND DIMENSIONS

Illustrates the mounting keyhole locations and dimensions for the Vapormist chassis.

FIGURE 9-1: VAPORMIST CLEARANCE RECOMMENDATIONS

Shows required clearances around the Vapormist for service and maintenance access.

Piping: Tap/softened water

Provides an overview of field piping connections for tap/softened water Vapormist humidifiers, including water supply and drain lines.

Notes

Offers important notes regarding air gaps, offset placement, backflow prevention, unions, and damage from chloride corrosion.

Piping: RO/DI water option

Details field piping overview for RO/DI water Vapormist humidifiers, covering water supply, drain lines, and strainer installation.

Notes

Includes important notes on air gaps, offset placement, backflow prevention, unions, and warranty for chloride corrosion damage.

Piping: Supply water and drain piping

Explains supply water and drain piping requirements, material options, pressure, water hammer, and connection sizes.

CAUTION Hot discharge water

Warns about hot discharge water and its potential to damage plumbing; advises cooling the tank or using a tempering device.

CAUTION Excessive supply water pressure

Alerts that excessive supply water pressure can cause the humidifier to overflow.

FIGURE 12-1: DRANE-KOOLER WATER TEMPERING DEVICE

Illustrates the Drane-kooler device for tempering discharged water and provides contact information for details.

Piping: Drane-kooler

Details field piping connections for the Drane-kooler water tempering device.

FIGURE 13-1: DRANE-KOOLER FIELD PIPING CONNECTIONS

Shows the piping diagram for connecting the Drane-kooler, including supply water, hot drain water, and tempered water outlets.

FIGURE 13-2: LIFTING DRAIN WATER

Illustrates a lifting drain water setup possibly involving a condensate pump.

Wiring

Covers humidifier field wiring, grounding requirements, and proper wiring practices to prevent electrical noise.

WARNING Electric shock hazard

Warns qualified personnel about the risks of improper wiring or contact with energized circuits, emphasizing safety precautions.

FIGURE 14-1: FIELD WIRING REQUIREMENTS

Depicts the basic field wiring requirements, showing the humidifier, power supply, and fused disconnect.

Notes

Provides important notes on wiring practices, including conduit use, separation of voltage types, and avoiding common grounds.

FIGURE 15-1: SHIELDED/SCREENED CABLE DRAIN WIRE CONNECTION TO LUG

Illustrates the connection of a shielded/screened cable's drain wire to a lug for optimal EMC effectiveness.

Table 15-2: European breaker requirements

Lists European breaker sizes corresponding to maximum current (I max. A) for electrical protection.

Table 15-1: European wiring requirements

Details European wiring requirements for single-phase and three-phase power, specifying wire and ground wire sizes based on amperage.

Sensor placement

Explains the critical importance of sensor location for humidifier performance and lists recommended humidity and safety sensor locations.

Other factors affecting humidity control

Discusses additional factors beyond controller capability that influence overall system humidity control, such as system dynamics and transmitter accuracy.

FIGURE 17-1: RECOMMENDED SENSOR LOCATIONS

Visually represents recommended sensor locations within a duct system for optimal humidity control and safety sensing.

Dispersion: Selecting the dispersion assembly location

Guides on positioning dispersion assemblies in ducts or air handling units for proper moisture absorption, avoiding condensation.

Non-wetting distance

Defines non-wetting distance and how to determine it for dispersion assemblies to prevent condensation.

FIGURE 18-1: ULTRA-SORB WITH THE HIGH-EFFICIENCY TUBE OPTION

Shows an Ultra-sorb dispersion assembly with a high-efficiency tube option designed for reduced condensate and heat gain.

Dispersion: Interconnecting piping requirements

Details requirements for steam hose or tubing used to connect the humidifier to dispersion assemblies, including pitch and support.

CONNECTING TO HUMIDIFIER WITH STEAM HOSE

Provides specific instructions for connecting steam hose, emphasizing support, approved materials, and avoiding insulation.

Important: Reducing the inside diameter...

Warns that reducing steam hose/tubing diameter can cause excessive back pressure and system issues.

CONNECTING TO HUMIDIFIER WITH TUBING

Outlines requirements for connecting tubing to dispersion systems, including support, elbow use, insulation, and diameter matching.

WARNING Excessive moisture hazard

Strongly recommends installing duct airflow proving switches and high limit humidistats to prevent excessive moisture and related issues.

Table 20-1: Steam loss of interconnecting steam hose or tubing

Quantifies steam loss for both insulated and noninsulated steam hose and tubing based on size and length.

Dispersion: Drip tee installation

Explains when and how to install a drip tee for condensate management, especially when the humidifier is mounted higher than the dispersion assembly.

WARNING Hot surface and steam hazard

Warns about hot surfaces and steam from dispersion tubes, emphasizing the risk of severe personal injury from contact.

FIGURE 21-1: DRIP TEE INSTALLATION

Illustrates the proper installation of a drip tee for condensate return, including pitch, air gap, and tubing size.

Dispersion: SDU-I and SDU-E

Introduces SDU-I (Internal Absorption) and SDU-E (External Absorption) dispersion units and their applications.

MOUNTING SDU-I AND SDU-E

Provides instructions for mounting both SDU-I and SDU-E units, including wall mounting and considerations for stud walls or concrete.

SDU-I: Instant, internal absorption

Describes SDU-I's function for dispersing humidity with no visible vapor trail, ideal for finished spaces, with RH limits.

SDU-E: Higher capacity

Details SDU-E's higher capacity dispersion capability and its requirement for a condensate drain line and water seal.

FIGURE 23-1: WALL-MOUNTED VAPORMIST AND SDU-I

Shows the dimensional layout for wall-mounting a Vapormist with an SDU-I unit.

FIGURE 23-2: WALL-MOUNTED VAPORMIST AND SDU-E

Illustrates the dimensional layout for wall-mounting a Vapormist with an SDU-E unit.

Table 24-1: SDU specifications

Lists specifications for SDU-I and SDU-E, including maximum capacity, shipping weight, amperage, horsepower, airflow, and sound level.

FIGURE 24-1: SDU-I MECHANICAL DETAIL

Provides front and side views of the SDU-I, highlighting its mechanical components and dimensions.

FIGURE 24-2: SDU-E MECHANICAL DETAIL

Shows front and side views of the SDU-E, indicating its mechanical details and steam inlet/drain nipple.

SDU-E CONDENSATE DRAIN CONNECTION

Details the connection requirements for the SDU-E condensate drain line, including piping size, water seal, and air gap.

WARNING Hazards of standing water in SDU-E

Warns about the dangers of standing water in the SDU-E dispersion box, such as bacteria growth, performance issues, and potential injury.

FIGURE 25-1: SDU-E DRAIN LINE PIPING

Illustrates the correct piping for the SDU-E condensate drain line, including frame levelness and drain connections.

SDU-E RISE, SPREAD, AND THROW

Explains the steam fog behavior (rise, spread, throw) from the SDU-E and the importance of non-wetting distances.

FIGURE 26-1: SDU-E RISE, SPREAD, AND THROW

Diagrammatically represents the rise, spread, and throw of steam fog from the SDU-E unit.

Table 27-1: SDU-E minimum nonwetting distances

Provides minimum non-wetting distances for SDU-E at various relative humidity levels, crucial for preventing condensation.

Dispersion: Single dispersion tube

Details the installation of single dispersion tubes, including hose/tubing connections, pitch, and specific model considerations.

INSTALLATION NOTES

Lists important notes for installing dispersion tubes, covering hose/tubing connection, diameter, capacity, orientation, and drip tee installation.

Important: Failure to follow the recommendations...

Warns about potential system issues like leaks and erratic control if piping recommendations are not followed.

FIGURE 28-1: SINGLE DISPERSION TUBE WITHOUT CONDENSATE DRAIN

Illustrates the installation of a single dispersion tube without a condensate drain, showing pitch and connections.

Table 29-1: Single dispersion tube capacities

Lists capacities for single dispersion tubes (insulated and uninsulated) by size and drain configuration.

Dispersion: Rapid-sorb

Guides on installing Rapid-sorb dispersion assemblies, covering component verification, location selection, and general installation steps.

WARNING Hot surface and steam hazard

Warns about hot surfaces and steam from dispersion tubes, emphasizing the risk of severe personal injury from contact.

Important: Before marking and drilling holes...

Advises referring to pitch requirements and considering dimensions/configuration before drilling ductwork for Rapid-sorb assembly.

Pitch requirements

Details pitch requirements for Rapid-sorb header and dispersion tubes, especially for horizontal airflow with the header outside the duct.

Table 31-1: Pitch of interconnecting piping, dispersion tubes, and headers for Rapid-sorb evaporative dispersion units

Provides detailed pitch requirements for Rapid-sorb assemblies based on airflow and piping type.

Table 31-2: Rapid-sorb tube capacities*

Lists Rapid-sorb tube capacities for insulated and uninsulated configurations, noting horizontal airflow is assumed.

Table 31-3: Rapid-sorb header capacities

Shows Rapid-sorb header capacities based on header diameter, indicating the number of tubes supported.

FIGURE 32-1: RAPID-SORB IN A HORIZONTAL AIRFLOW WITH HEADER OUTSIDE THE DUCT

Illustrates the installation of a Rapid-sorb assembly in a horizontal airflow duct with the header positioned outside the duct.

HEADER OUTSIDE OF DUCT, HORIZONTAL AIRFLOW

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Rapid-sorb header outside the duct in a horizontal airflow system.

FIGURE 34-1: RAPID-SORB IN A HORIZONTAL AIRFLOW WITH HEADER INSIDE THE DUCT

Shows the installation of a Rapid-sorb assembly with the header located inside a horizontal airflow duct.

HEADER INSIDE OF DUCT, HORIZONTAL AIRFLOW

Details the process of installing the Rapid-sorb header inside the duct for horizontal airflow applications.

STEAM SUPPLY CONNECTIONS TO RAPID-SORB HEADER

Guides on connecting steam supplies from humidifiers to the Rapid-sorb header, including pitch and multiple humidifier configurations.

CONDENSATE DRAIN CONNECTIONS TO RAPID-SORB HEADER

Outlines requirements for connecting the condensate drain line to the Rapid-sorb header, including piping, water seal, and air gap.

CAUTION Operate Rapid-sorb within rated steam capacity

Warns against operating the Rapid-sorb beyond its rated capacity to prevent condensate exiting tubelets and causing damage.

Operation

Principle of operation

Explains how the Vapormist humidifier operates, detailing water filling, heating, skimming, and steam discharge processes.

FIGURE 37-1: VAPORMIST PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Illustrates the internal workings of a tap/softened water Vapormist humidifier with its cover removed.

Start-up checklist

Provides a comprehensive checklist to verify all installations and connections are correct before powering on the humidifier.

Start-up procedure

Outlines the steps for safely starting up the Vapormist humidifier after installation, emphasizing verification of all connections and initial operation.

WARNING Electric shock hazard

Warns about the risks of electric shock during start-up procedures and stresses the importance of securing all electrical covers.

CAUTION Damage from dry startup

Alerts users to the potential damage to heaters if the humidifier starts without water, advising verification of wiring and water supply.

Maintenance

Tap/softened water

Explains how to determine maintenance frequency for tap/softened water humidifiers based on inspection and water quality.

WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE

Discusses how water quality impacts maintenance needs, with softened water reducing mineral accumulation.

SKIM DURATION

Details the function of skim duration in reducing mineral buildup and balancing operational costs.

WARNING Electric shock hazard

Reiterates the need to disconnect power and follow safety procedures before performing any maintenance.

COOL DOWN HUMIDIFIER

Provides instructions for cooling down the humidifier before maintenance, emphasizing safety and proper procedure.

FIGURE 41-1: COVER ENCLOSURE SCREW CAP DETAIL

Shows a detail of the cover enclosure screw cap, likely for reference during disassembly.

Humidifier De-scaling Solution

Recommends DriSteem's De-scaling Solution for removing scale buildup and maintaining efficiency, noting it's the only approved cleaner.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Outlines annual inspection tasks, including checking for leaks, measuring heater current draw, and testing safety devices.

Seasonally (or as required, depending on water quality)

Details seasonal or as-needed maintenance tasks for tap/softened water humidifiers, including removing the evaporating chamber and cleaning components.

WARNING Electric shock hazard

Repeats the critical warning about disconnecting power before maintenance to prevent shock or fire.

WARNING Hot surface and hot water hazard

Warns against touching hot surfaces or water without allowing sufficient cooling time to avoid severe injury or plumbing damage.

Clean and inspect probe rod assembly:

Provides instructions for cleaning and inspecting the probe rod assembly, including using a specific tool and checking for damage.

OFF-SEASON SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE

Outlines the procedure for shutting down the humidifier for the off-season, ensuring it is dry and powered off.

RO/DI water option

Explains that RO/DI water systems are mineral-free, reducing cleaning needs, but still require regular checks of water processing equipment.

Important: Verify regularly that water processing equipment is operating correctly.

Emphasizes verifying water processing equipment, as chlorides in improperly processed water can cause tank pitting and failure.

COOL DOWN HUMIDIFIER

Instructs on cooling down the humidifier before maintenance by opening the manual ball valve and allowing cool water to enter.

WARNING Electric shock hazard

Reiterates the warning to disconnect power before maintenance to prevent shock or fire, and to ensure covers are in place.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Details inspection and maintenance steps for RO/DI units, including removing the evaporating chamber and checking internal components.

OFF-SEASON SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE

Provides steps for safely shutting down the humidifier for the off-season, including draining and securing the unit.

Replacement Parts

Humidifier

Introduces the section on replacement parts for the Vapormist humidifier, showing an exploded view of components.

FIGURE 46-1: VAPORMIST HUMIDIFIER REPLACEMENT PARTS

An exploded diagram showing the Vapormist humidifier and its replaceable parts, categorized for RO/DI and Tap/softened water systems.

Table 47-1: Vapormist humidifier replacements parts

A detailed table listing replacement part numbers, descriptions, and quantities for various Vapormist humidifier components.

SDU-E

Introduces replacement parts specific to the SDU-E (Space Distribution Unit - External Absorption).

FIGURE 48-1: SDU-E REPLACEMENT PARTS

An illustrated breakdown of SDU-E replacement parts, showing the shroud, blower, and dispersion chambers.

SDU-I

Identifies replacement parts for the SDU-I (Space Distribution Unit - Internal Absorption) including shroud, blower, and tubelets.

FIGURE 49-1: SDU-I REPLACEMENT PARTS

Shows an exploded view of SDU-I replacement parts, highlighting the shroud, blower, switch, and tubelets.

Subpanel

Introduces replacement parts for the Vapormist subpanel, specifically the version with SSR (Solid State Relay).

FIGURE 50-1: VAPORMIST SUBPANEL WITH SSR

Illustrates the components of the Vapormist subpanel with SSR, labeling various boards, transformers, and connectors.

Table 50-1: Vapormist subpanel with SSR

Lists replacement parts for the Vapormist subpanel with SSR, including part numbers for boards, transformers, and circuit breakers.

FIGURE 51-1: VAPORMIST SUBPANEL WITH SDU

Shows the components of the Vapormist subpanel when integrated with an SDU, including wiring channels and terminal blocks.

Table 51-1: Vapormist subpanel with SDU

Details replacement parts for the Vapormist subpanel integrated with an SDU, listing components like terminal blocks, boards, and transformers.

Warranty

Expect quality from the industry leader

Brief statement about DriSteem's industry leadership and product quality.

For more information

Provides website and email for obtaining more information about DriSteem products.

DriSteem Corporation

Lists DriSteem Corporation's US and European contact information and ISO certification.

Two-year Limited Warranty

Outlines the terms of the two-year limited warranty, including coverage, exclusions, and purchaser responsibilities.

Extended warranty

Explains the option to purchase an extended warranty for the DriSteem Limited Warranty period.

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