Specifications

DRI-STEEM XT Electrode Steam Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual • Page 29
Installation
Installation notes
• Use DRI-STEEM’s hard pipe adapter kit to connect the steam
outlet to hard pipe. Use a hose clamp to connect the steam
outlet to steam hose. Use a hose cuff and clamps to connect the
steam outlet to tubing.
• Thin-walled tubing heats up faster than heavy-walled pipe
causing less steam loss at start-up.
• Hard pipe or tubing diameter must match XT steam outlet
connection.
• See the maximum steam carrying capacity and steam loss tables
on Pages 24 and 25.
• Maximum capacity of dispersion tube without condensate
drain:
– 1½" (DN40): 28.4 lbs/hr (13 kg/h)
– 2" (DN50): 56.8 lbs/hr (25.8 kg/h)
• Maximum capacity of dispersion tube with condensate drain:
– 1½" (DN40): 56.8 lbs/hr (25.8 kg/h)
– 2" (DN50): 85.2 lbs/hr (38.6 kg/h)
• Orient dispersion tube with tubelets (steam orifices) pointing
up.
• If mounting the humidifier above the level of dispersion tube,
see “Drip tee installation” on Page 28.
• Table 25-1 lists hose kit sizes by humidifier capacity. Note
that the capacities of Models XT-75 through XT-200 require
multiple tube assemblies and cannot use a hose kit. For multiple
tube assemblies, see “Rapid-sorb” beginning on Page 32.
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Important:
Failure to follow the recommendations in this
section can result in excessive back pressure on
the humidifier. This will result in unacceptable
humidification system performance such as
leaking gaskets, blown water seals, erratic water
level control, and spitting condensate from the
dispersion tube.
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Dispersion:
Single dispersion tube
See Single dispersion tube installation drawings
in Figures 30-1 and 31-1.