Nortec GS - Steam Connection Checklist

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2583703_EN_1608 Nortec GS
5.5.3 Steam Connection Checklist
Check the following to ensure that the steam connections for the humidier have been installed correctly:
Steam Line
 Observed all best practices?
 Steam pipe sized correctly?
 The steam line does not exceed maximum equivalent length listed in Table 12 on page 30?
 Long radius elbows (for rigid pipes) used?
 Backpressure in the line combined with duct static pressure does not exceed 6 in H2O (1.49 kPa)
for compact units, or 10 in H2O (2.49 kPa) for full-size units?
 Steam line runs straight up from the humidier steam outlet for at least 12 in (300 mm) before bend?
 Steam line has minimum upslope of 10°, or minimum downslope of 2°?
 Steam line does not reduce in diameter except at the steam distributor; and condensate line installed
just before the restriction?
 Steam lines do not merge except at the steam distributor through a Nortec adaptor?
 Steam line does not sag?
 Steam connections secured with clamps? Clamps torqued adequately?
 Allowances made for thermal expansion of rigid pipes, and shrinkages of steam hose?
 Steam line insulated over its entire length?
Condensate Line
 Local regulations on drain water temperature requirements have been satised?
 Condensate traps installed at all low points, and at horizontal-to-vertical transitions in the steam line?
 Condensate lines in the steam line always connect to full-size "Tee" connectors?
 Condensate traps have a minimum loop diameter of 12 in (300 mm) and installed at least 12 in
(300 mm) below the condensate "Tee" and the steam distributor?
 All condensate lines have a minimum downslope of 1.2°?
 Condensate traps primed with water?