Nortec NHPC User Manual

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Steam Lines and Condensate Returns
Figure 8: Main Steam Line Requirements
Table 4: Recommended Steam Line Material
Steam Line
Material Lb/hr (kg/hr)
Steam Line Length
ft m Steam Line Description
Copper Tube
0-30 (0-13)
0-10 0-3
3/4 in MED-L Tubing (7/8 in. OD)
30+ 3+
*1 in. MED-L Tubing (1 1/8 in. OD)
31-100 (14-45)**
0-10 0-3
0.875 in. Tube x 0.049 in. thick wall
30+ 3+
*1.125 in. Tube x 0.049 inch thick wall
Stainless Steel
Tube
0-30 (0-13)
0-20 0-6
1 1/2 in. MED-L Tubing (1 5/8 in. OD)
20+ 6+
*2 in. MED-L Tubing (2 1/8 in. OD)
31-100 (14-45)**
0-20 0-6
1.750 inch Tube x 0.065 inch thick wall
20+ 6+
*2.0 inch Tube x 0.065 inch thick wall
NORTEC Hose
0-30 (0-13) < 10 < 3
Part Number 1328810 (7/8”)
31-100 (14-45)** <10 <3
Part Number 1328820 (1 3/4”)
Note: * These diameters require a reducer at humidifier and steam distributor connection
** Use one steam lines per cylinder for NHTC/PC 150-200 humidifiers.
MAIN RULES FOR ATMOSPHERIC STEAM LINES
 Slope the steam lines.
 Trap condensate (Use full size ‘T’ for Traps).
 Steam lines must not have any restrictions which could cause back pressure.
 Insulate with 1.0 in. (2.5 cm) pipe insulation.
 Follow recommended materials, size and length see tables.
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2 in.
(5 cm)
1 ft (30 cm)
1ft (30 cm)
0.5 in.
(12 mm)
10 Degrees
2 Degrees
Use Appropriate Slope Insulate Pipe
1 in. (2.5 cm) pipe
insulation

Nortec NHPC Specifications

General

Brand	Nortec
Model	NHPC
Category	Humidifier
Language	English