G. STEAM INFORMATION
It is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to assure that the steam plumbing installation is adequate and conforms with local and state regulations or codes.
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with the requirements stipulated in this manual can result in component failure which will VOID THE WARRANTY.
NOTE: The
1.Steam Coil PH Level
The normal PH level for copper type steam coils must be maintained between a value of 8.5 to 9.5. For steel type steam coils the PH level must be maintained between a value of 9.5 to 10.5. These limits are set to limit the acid attack of the steam coils.
IMPORTANT: Coil failure due to improper PH level will VOID THE WARRANTY.
2.Steam Requirements
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OPERATING STEAM PRESSURE
MAXIMUM | 150 psig |
| 10.5 kg/sq cm. |
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MINIMUM | 100 psig |
| 7.03 kg/sq cm. |
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HEAT INPUT (NORMAL LOAD) |
| 60 bph | |
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CONSU MPTION (APPROXIMATE) | 1,980 lbs/hr |
| 900 kg/hr |
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3.Installation Instructions
To ensure an adequate supply of steam is provided, be sure that the steam lines and return lines are sized and laid out as stipulated in this manual. Inadequate steam lines and return lines or improper steam plumbing will result in poor performance and can cause component failure. Clean dry steam must be provided to the dryer.
IMPORTANT: Steam coil failure due to hammer by wet steam will VOID THE WARRANTY.
a.The presence of the condensate in the steam supply will cause water hammer and subsequent heat exchanger (steam coil) failure. The steam supply connection into the main supply line must be made with a minimum
b.The steam supply piping to the dryer must include a
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