SKE Humidifier
User Manual
11
5.
Steam output connection
5.1. Typical
installation
15 %
2
7
2
4
4
3
3
5
1
1
1
6
Humidifier
(Illus. 21)
5.2. General
recommendations
Please follow these general rules of installation in order to avoid any static pressure inside distribution
pipes and into the humidifier evaporation chamber, and also to avoid any condensation accumulation.
a)
The slope of the steam hose (rigid or flexible)
should not be less than 15%
(7 horizontal length for
1 vertical length) in order to ensure continuous
drainage of condensation back to humidifier or to
steam trap.
b)
Total length of the steam hose or rigid pipe should
not exceed 5 meters.
Longer runs will result in added
condensation losses. Whenever possible, use
insulated copper piping. Flexible steam hose should
be used for short runs (up to 5m) or for
interconnecting between the rigid pipe runs.
c)
Whenever using rigid copper, these ones should
be insulated to diminish condensation build up.
Incorrect installation
(Illus. 22)
5.3.
Installation of “S” traps on the steam line
The lowest point of any steam hose or rigid pipe must be the humidifier.
If necessary a steam
separator (S trap) should be installed higher than the static pressure of the system by at least 51mm.
8"
15%
15%
Use "S" separator
when ceiling space is
limited and you need
to create 15% slopes
Steam outlet
(Illus. 23)
Use ‘’S’’ separator when
the steam distributor is
lower than the humidifier
steam outlet
8'’
(203mm)
15%
(Illus. 24)
1
Clamps
2
Flexible hose
3
Rigid copper pipe
4
Insulation
5
Steam distribution manifold
6
Duct
7
Long radius copper pipe
