Condair US-Series, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...d and save these instructions This manual to be left with the equipment 2588705_A_EN_1811_UB_IOM INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Ultrasonic Blower Pack US Series Humidification and Evaporative Cooling ...

Page 2: ...d used or disclosed to others without the written authorization of Condair Ltd except to the extent required for installation operation or maintenance of the customer s equipment Liability Notice Condair Ltd does not accept any liability due to incorrect installation maintenance or operation of the equipment or due to the use of parts components equipment that are not authorized by Condair Ltd Cop...

Page 3: ... Prevent Micro organism Growth 10 3 3 Risk Monitoring and Assessment 11 4 Product Description 12 4 1 General Description 12 4 2 Model Designation 12 4 3 Functional Description 13 4 4 Options 14 4 5 Accessories 15 5 Product Specifications 16 5 1 Technical Data 16 5 1 1 Capacity 16 5 1 2 Weights 16 5 1 3 Dimensions 16 6 Specification Drawings 17 7 Installation and Planning 18 7 1 General 18 7 1 1 In...

Page 4: ... 10 Troubleshooting 38 10 1 General 38 10 2 General Troubleshooting 38 11 Spare Parts List Ultrasonic Blower 40 12 Commissioning 43 12 1 General 43 12 2 First time Commissioning 43 13 Decommissioning 44 13 1 General 44 13 2 Removing Unit from Service 44 13 3 Disposing or Recycling the Unit 44 A Appendix Installation Checklist 46 Contents 4 2588705_A_EN_1811_UB_IOM UB ...

Page 5: ... operation and maintenance of the Ultrasonic Blower Pack This manual is intended for well trained personnel who are suitably qualified for their respective tasks 1 2 2 Symbols Used in This Manual CAUTION The catchword CAUTION in conjunction with the general caution symbol is used to provide safety instructions that if neglected may cause damage and or malfunction of the unit or damage to prop erty...

Page 6: ...air does not assume responsibilities for any shortages beyond this period l Unpack the parts components and check for any damage If parts components are damaged notify the shipping company immediately l Verify the model type on the specification label to ensure that it is suitable for your installation Refer to Model Designation on page 12 1 3 2 Storage Packaging and Transportation Storage Store t...

Page 7: ...n page 8 1 5 Compliance Follow all local guidelines and regulations regarding the installation and operation of the unit this includes and not limited to mounting plumbing water gas ventilation and electrical connections Please consult your local Condair representative to learn more UB 2588705_A_EN_1811_UB_IOM Introduction 7 ...

Page 8: ...ss written consent of Condair is considered to be NOT conforming to its intended purpose and may lead to dangerous operation and will void the warranty In order to operate the equipment in the intended manner all information contained in this manual in particular the safety instructions must be observed closely Safety Precautions that Must be Observed DANGER Risk of electric shock The unit is elec...

Page 9: ...required Without power the system will not flush properly resulting in standing water and con ditions that may promote the growth of micro organisms Prevention Leave your unit powered on If you do not need humidification during the 48 hours set the humidifier to standby or set the demand to 0 Preventing Unsafe Operation All personnel working with the Ultrasonic Blower Pack and humidifier must imme...

Page 10: ...For Your Safety on page 8 There are multiple points in the humidification system where a contamination can occur It is the responsibility of the customer and of Condair to ensure that health hazards due to contamination are reduced to acceptable levels The use of a hygiene risk assessor is recommended Regularly clean and maintain the humidifier and its components and do NOT miss or ignore the warn...

Page 11: ...n 30 minutes and the Condair service team will disinfect the system if necessary Please contact your local Condair representative for further information about our services 3 3 Risk Monitoring and Assessment Water hygiene assessments must be performed at the site to determine the risk and severity of hygiene hazards that affect the health and safety of the public Performing a risk assessment with ...

Page 12: ... Pack must be mounted directly on the Ultrasonic Humidifier or remotely mounted on suitable surfaces in the space Large ultrasonic humidifiers with capacities 18 kg h 40 lb h use two Ultrasonic Blower Pack units Refer to Figure 1 below 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 Figure 1 Ultrasonic Blower Pack Typical Remote and Direct Mounted Installations 1 Ultrasonic Blower Pack 2 Flexible tube 4 2 Model Designation The spe...

Page 13: ...of the Ultrasonic Humidifier and receives an ON or OFF signal The mist is generated in the ultrasonic humidifier and travels through the connection tubes to the blower pack From there the mist travels through the blower pack s mist channel and is discharged through the front of the blower pack The exiting mist is propelled into the space by the air blown out from the pressurized box The turbulent ...

Page 14: ... remote mounted 4 Specification label see Model Designation on page 12 5 Mist channel 6 Fan assembly 7 Pressurized box 8 Front panel 9 Terminal block 10 Wall mount bracket for remote installation 11 Foam filter and frame assembly optional top 4 4 Options Options for the Ultrasonic Blower Pack l Air filter assembly PN 2588764 l Flexible Tubes PN 2594413 flexible tube for remote mount PN 2594409 fle...

Page 15: ...rasonic Blower Pack l Wall mounting brackets supplied to mount the unit remotely l Ultrasonic Blower Pack Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual P N 2588705_A_ EN_1811_UB_IOM supplied UB 2588705_A_EN_1811_UB_IOM Product Description 15 ...

Page 16: ...onic Humidifier US 40 is equipped with dual stainless steel reservoirs each with its own dedicated driver board The large unit must be equipped with two Ultrasonic Blower Packs 5 1 2 Weights Table 3 Ultrasonic Blower Pack Packaged Weight Model Weight Ultrasonic Blower Pack all models 17 7 kg 39 lb 5 1 3 Dimensions Table 4 Ultrasonic Blower Pack Dimensions Model Dimensions height x width x depth Ul...

Page 17: ... F P Q R S Figure 4 Ultrasonic Blower Pack Overall Dimensions in millimeters and inches A 409 16 1 B 428 16 8 C 470 18 5 D 375 14 8 E 339 13 3 F 432 17 G 180 7 1 H 80 3 1 I 48 1 9 J 90 3 5 K 92 3 6 L 78 3 1 M 55 2 2 N 235 9 3 O 148 5 8 P 417 16 4 Q 228 9 R 228 9 S Inner Diameter 74 2 9 Outer Diameter 78 3 1 ...

Page 18: ...manship The humidifier MUST be connected from the mains only after work has been completed on the humidifier or blower pack and the access pan els doors are closed and fastened securely Only qualified personnel should perform maintenance or repairs on the unit Follow any lockout procedures when servicing the unit DANGER Putting objects or body parts into the fan can result in serious injury or dam...

Page 19: ...ge Ultrasonic Humidifiers Direct mounting is currently unavailable for large Ultrasonic Humidifiers Figure 5 below shows typical mounting configurations of the Ultrasonic Blower Pack and humidifier Learn how to install the unit in Installation on page 23 1 1 1 4 5 3 6 7 2 2 1 2 Figure 5 Ultrasonic Blower Pack Typical Installation with the Humidifier Medium Humidifier Shown 1 Ultrasonic Blower Pack...

Page 20: ...length of 2 m 6 6 ft reduces the mist output drastically Refer to Mounting Requirements on page 22 Refer to the Ultrasonic Humidifier Installation Manual P N 2588786_A_EN_1811_US_IM The clearance requirements ensure that mist does not come into contact with any surfaces before it is absorbed into the air Refer to Clearance Requirements below IMPORTANT For installations where the humidified space i...

Page 21: ...ted blower pack Table 5 Clearances for the Ultrasonic Blower Pack Dimensions US 7 13 20 medium housing US 40 large housing A 3 7 m 12 ft 3 7 m 12 ft B 0 5 m 1 5 ft 0 5 m 1 5 ft C 1 8 m 6 ft 1 8 m 6 ft D 0 8 m 2 5 ft 0 8 m 2 5 ft E 2 m 7 ft 2 m 7 ft The minimum clearances are based on nominal conditions of 22 C 72 F at 30 RH for the US 20 unit Maximum equivalent straight length of flexible tubes ...

Page 22: ...t for proper operation in a ducted system 7 4 2 Flexible Tube Requirements l An optional kit is available see Ultrasonic Humidifier Spare Parts List that contains a 2 m 78 in flexible tube l The length of flexible tubes must be kept as short as possible Exceeding an equivalent length of 2 m 3 3 ft will adversely affect the performance of the unit and void the warranty l Maintain a constant inner d...

Page 23: ... installed remotely for any Ultrasonic Humidifier l To learn how to mount the unit remotely refer to Remote Mounted Installation on the facing page l To learn how to mount the unit directly on a medium humidifier refer to Direct Mounted Install ation on page 29 7 5 1 Safety Observe all safety precautions and comply with local installation codes Refer to For Your Safety on page 8 ...

Page 24: ...any components or become a tripping hazard l Observe local and national codes for maximum cable length and required wire sizes for cables Please note the following warnings DANGER Risk of electric shock The unit is electrically powered by the humidifier Using the On Off switch on the humidifier to shut down the unit will NOT shut off power to the control cabinet Live parts may be exposed when the ...

Page 25: ...a level refer to Figure 8 on the facing page b Install the wall bracket to the wall with mounting screws strong enough to support the weight of the Ultrasonic Blower Pack Refer to Technical Data on page 16 c Rotate the interlocks on the side of the unit outwards to unlock them d Lower the Ultrasonic Blower Pack onto the wall bracket e Twist the adjustable legs to adjust their lengths and ensure th...

Page 26: ... Mounting Screw supplied 2 Connect the flexible tubes Refer to Flexible Tube Requirements on page 22 IMPORTANT Use gloves and keep the system clean during installation a Remove the clamp from the flexible tube This will allow the flexible tube to pass through the top of the humidifier cabinet UB 2588705_A_EN_1811_UB_IOM Installation and Planning 26 ...

Page 27: ...rough the top of the humidifier d Place the clamp end item 1 of the flexible tube over the base of the mist channel in the Ultrasonic Blower Pack Ensure that there are no horizontal sections in the tube then secure the connection by using clamps e Test the unit and check for leaks once installation is complete 2 1 3 A B Figure 9 Flexible Tubes A Remote Mount Installation B Direct Mount Installatio...

Page 28: ...er b Punch the knockout hole on the top of the Ultrasonic Humidifier c Install the grommet in the knockout hole and route the cables through the grommet Note Grommets are required for remote installations d Remove the door panel on the humidifier control cabinet e Run the security loop and power cables along the cable chase and lead the cables inside the humidifier s electrical cabinet f Insert th...

Page 29: ...any components or become a tripping hazard l Observe local and national codes for maximum cable length and required wire sizes for cables Please note the following warnings DANGER Risk of electric shock The unit is electrically powered by the humidifier Using the On Off switch on the humidifier to shut down the unit will NOT shut off power to the control cabinet Live parts may be exposed when the ...

Page 30: ...le b Place the unit on the humidifier i Avoid pinching the cables when placing the unit on the humidifier ii Align the mist channel with the openings at the top of the humidifier c Open the door panel on the humidifier control cabinet d Wire and connect the power supply and security loop cables to the driver board inside the humidifier VDC GND F1 F2 F2 F1 CN4 CN6 CN11 CN24 CN23 ON OFF BLOWER LIMIT...

Page 31: ... kinks in any wir ing b Align the Ultrasonic Blower Pack mist inlet with the ultrasonic humidifier mist outlet and ensure that holes A on the humidifier and B on the blower pack are aligned as shown in Figure 12 on the next page c From the ceiling of the humidifier fasten the Ultrasonic Blower Pack to the top of the humidifier with M4x6 mm screws supplied Refer to Figure 12 on the next page From i...

Page 32: ...top of the water reservoir Secure the connection by gently inserting the connector and tube into the reservoir as seen in Figure 13 on the facing page If the Ultrasonic Blower Pack is directly mounted on the humidifier the mist channel con nection extends through the top of the humidifier into the plumbing cabinet c Route the clamp end item 1 of the flexible tube through the top of the humidifier ...

Page 33: ... B Direct Mount Install ation 1 Clamp 2 Flexible tube 3 Connecter 5 Reinstall the door panels on the humidifier cabinet and control cabinet 6 Perform the checks described in Installation Checklist on page 46 UB 2588705_A_EN_1811_UB_IOM Installation and Planning 33 ...

Page 34: ... an On Off switch The unit is directly powered by the humid ifier To shut down the Ultrasonic Blower Pack shut down the Ultrasonic Humidifier Strictly observe all safety precautions and perform only the tasks described in this manual Refer to For Your Safety on page 8 IMPORTANT Avoid unpowering your unit To stop humidification set your demand to 0 This will leave your unit powered and in standby m...

Page 35: ...umidifier components Do NOT use solvents aromatized or halogenized hydrocarbons or other harsh chemicals for cleaning Do NOT use cleaning materials that could leave scratches on wet plastic and metal surfaces of the unit Do NOT use hard or metallic brushes to clean the unit Condair recommends the following l Avoid recontaminating the components Use clean gloves that are safe to use with the agents...

Page 36: ...g Do NOT agitate the piezo electric transducers because they are very fragile 5 Apply disinfecting agent hydrogen peroxide to the component and allow to air dry this allows the agent to penetrate and kill pathogens 6 Rinse thoroughly with clean water RO or DI water to remove residue To disinfect hoses 1 Clean and disinfect hose connections as described above 2 Remove any residue or particles from ...

Page 37: ...tions or damage to the wiring Repair as appropriate Clean the mist channel Weekly Monthly Use a wet non abrasive cloth to remove any scale dust or debris that may have accumulated at the outlet of the dis tributor assembly If results from inspections are sat isfactory as per your risk assessor mist channel may be cleaned monthly Remove any dust and debris Clean the flexible tubes Weekly Monthly Us...

Page 38: ... Corrective Action l Check power connection l Check the fans for any damage or blockages l Make sure that the humidifier operates and there is a demand for humidity Ultrasonic Blower Pack is making unusual noises while running Probable Cause l Improper assembly ex loose parts in the unit replacement parts poorly installed etc l Blockage in front of the fans in the unit l Blockage or dirty air inta...

Page 39: ...irty surfaces in the mist channel Corrective Action l Level the Ultrasonic Blower Pack with adjustable legs or re mount the unit l Inspect the fans and pressurized box Remove any blockages or replace the pressurized box l Clean dirty surfaces and ensure that the surface is smooth and without blockages espe cially at distances up to 70 mm 2 75 in from the mist outlet UB 2588705_A_EN_1811_UB_IOM Tro...

Page 40: ...11 Spare Parts List Ultrasonic Blower UB 2588705_A_EN_1811_UB_IOM Spare Parts List Ultrasonic Blower 40 6 6 1 4 5 6 3 2 Figure 14 Ultrasonic Blower Pack Spare Parts Refer to Table 7 on the next page ...

Page 41: ... US Humidifier Set includes l Fan assembly qty 1 l Screw 3 5 MM qty 4 l Screw M4x10 qty 2 1 4 2588755 SP Mist Channel BP UB 20 Set includes l Mist channel assembly UB 20 qty 1 l Screw M4x10 qty 2 1 2588757 SP Mist Channel BP UB 13 Set includes l Mist channel assembly UB 13 qty 1 l Screw M4x10 qty 2 1 2588758 SP Mist Channel BP UB 07 Set includes l Mist channel assembly UB 07 qty 1 l Screw M4x10 qt...

Page 42: ...Quantity 6 2588764 SP Filter Set BP US Humidifier Set includes l Frame filter qty 2 l Foam filter qty 4 l Plunger snap latch qty 2 l Grommet snap latch qty 2 l Frame filter side qty 2 1 N S 2594413 Flexible Tube x1 UB Remote Mount 1 N S 2594409 SP Flexible Tube x1 UB Direct Mount 1 N S Not Shown ...

Page 43: ...or the first time by a service technician from your Condair rep resentative or by personnel who are well trained and authorized by the customer For this reason this manual only provides an outline and not the details of the commissioning protocol The steps are in the following order 1 Inspect the mounting of the unit 2 Inspect the mist water and drain line installation 3 Inspect the electrical ins...

Page 44: ...midifier Refer to Shutting Down the Unit on page 34 2 Disconnect the humidifier from the power source 3 Disconnect the control signal inputs including any power and security loop connections from the terminal strips in the humidifier Refer to Appendix Wiring Diagram Ultrasonic Blower Pack 1 4 Remove the Ultrasonic Blower Pack from its mounting surface 5 If the unit is to be put in long term storag...

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Page 46: ... kept as short as possible Flexible tubes should allow condensate to flow back to the humidifier otherwise use con densate traps for drainage along the connection The selected location for installation of the Ultrasonic Blower Pack should allow proper routing of the mist as described in Remote Ultrasonic Blower Pack Installation Electrical Connection Power supply meet the voltage and current requi...

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Page 49: ...further warranty must be in writing signed by an officer of THE COMPANY THE COMPANY s parts or materials that are considered consumables including but not limited to cyl inders filters nozzles membranes media gaskets O rings etc are NOT covered by the warranty THE COMPANY makes no warranty and assumes no liability unless the equipment is installed in strict accordance with a copy of the catalog an...

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