Principles of Operation
The Aprilaire® Model 800 Canister Steam Humidifier delivers humidity in the form of steam to the conditioned space via the HVAC system duct or optional Aprilaire Model 850 Fan Pack.. The humidifier generates steam by energizing two electrodes that extend into a canister of water.. Current flowing between the electrodes causes the water to boil, creating steam.. Water is introduced to the humidifier through a fill valve to a fill cup located in the top of the cabinet.. The fill cup serves as an overflow reservoir and provides an air gap between the humidifier and water source.. The steam canister is filled from the bottom.. The canister is seated
in a drain cup assembly which includes a drain valve.. The drain and fill valves work together to maintain water level in the canister to deliver the rated steam capacity based on the electrical conductivity of the water and to temper drain water.. See Figure 1 for representation of fill and drain system and canister..
Steam is delivered into the airstream through a dispersion tube mounted in the HVAC system ductwork.. Openings in the dispersion tube are fitted with “tubelets” which extend into the center of the tube.. The design of the dispersion tube and tubelets distribute steam over a wide area in the duct and direct any condensed moisture back into the steam hose..
Figure 1 – Fill and Drain System and Canister | |
| Steam |
| Outlet |
Fill Cup | Overflow |
| High Water |
| Level Sensor |
| Electrodes |
Flow Control |
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Orifice |
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| Canister |
Inlet | Fill |
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Fill Valve | Drain Valve |
| Drain Cup |
| Supply |
| Water |
| Drain |
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Specifications & Dimensions
Table 1 – Specifications
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| Maximum | Nominal Current draw | Humidifier unit |
Voltage | kW | steam capacity | (amps) | operating weight |
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120V | 1..4 | 11..5 | 11..5 | 23 |
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208V | 2..4 | 20..5 | 11..5 | 23 |
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240V | 2..8 | 23..3 | 11..5 | 23 |
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