SKG4-E Gas Fired Humidifier
Installation Instructions and User Manual
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Stage 2 - Steam Distribution Installation
Fundamental Design Concepts
Follow these general installation rules in order to avoid any restrictions inside the distribution pipes
and the humidifier, as well as condensation accumulation, which can lead to severe water
accumulation in the duct or a humidifier malfunction.
The minimum steam pipe
gradient must be 7˚, i.e. 125 mm rise in 1 m run.
The total length of flexible steam hoses must not exceed 5 m. For insulated rigid piping, it
must not exceed 15 m.
The lowest point of any steam hose or rigid pipe must be the humidifier. If the humidifier
cannot be the lowest point of the piping, install one or more steam traps (S Type) at the
lowest point(s) of the steam supply piping. The steam separator (S trap) must be installed
higher than the static pressure of the system by at least 51 mm.
Use rigid copper piping whenever possible. Flexible steam hoses can be used for short runs
(up to 5 m) or for interconnecting between rigid pipe runs. Ensure that there are no kinks and
that the hose does not sag when using flexible tubing. Do not use flexible hoses for curved
portions of the steam line.
When using rigid copper pipe, insulation must be used to diminish condensation build up.
Incorrect Installation
Illustration 13 - Steam Distribution Pipes: Incorrect Installation
Min. 7°
Correct Installation
Single module humidifier with 2 S.A.M.E2 manifolds
Static pressure
+ 2" (50mm)
Min. 7°
Correct Installation
Single module humidifier
with Multi-Steam.
Static pressure
+ 2" (50mm)
Illustration 14 - Steam Distribution Pipes: Correct Installation
CAUTION: Risk of malfunction. Avoid kinks, sags and areas where condensate
can be trapped.
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