condair Electrode Steam Humidifier EL10

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Is the 'Cylinder Spent' warning message displayed on the Home screen?

If the warning message is not displayed, do not proceed with the replacement.

Upload a photo of the warning message

Was the steam cylinder successfully removed? Refer to 'Removal and Installation of Steam Cylinder' on page 66.

Was the new steam cylinder successfully installed? Refer to 'Removal and Installation of Steam Cylinder' on page 66.

Enter the new steam cylinder's performance output

Sign off on the steam cylinder replacement

Note: If the steam cylinder is not replaced, and the maintenance counter is not reset within 72 hours (run time), a corresponding fault message appears.

Use only the cleaning agents described in the procedures below. Disinfectants may only be used if they do not leave behind toxic residue. Rinse all parts thoroughly with clean tap water after cleaning.

Follow all instructions, and observe the safety precautions stated below.

Risk of damage to the humidifier components!

Do not use solvents, aromatized or halogenized hydrocarbons, or other harsh chemicals for cleaning.;

WARNING! Risk of severe burns from contact with hot surfaces, steam or hot water! The steam cylinder temperature may be up to 212°F (100°C), and may contain steam or hot water at up to 212°F (100°C). Contact with the hot surfaces, steam vapors or hot water can result in severe burns. Prevention: Avoid touching any components in the plumbing cabinet until the unit has cooled down to room temperature.

Shut down the humidifier as described in 'Shutting Down' on page 62.

Remove the door panels – refer to 'Removal and Installation of Door Panels' on page 65.

Loosen the hose clamp that secures the steam hose to the steam outlet in the cylinder, and slide the clamp up on the hose.

Disconnect all the electrode plugs from the electrodes in the steam cylinder.

Disconnect the plug from the high water level sensor.

Release the tab in the strap that secures the steam cylinder, and pull the strap open.

Tilt the steam cylinder forward so the steam outlet disengages from the steam hose, then remove the cylinder from the drain valve.

Remove and discard the O-ring in the drain valve.

Refer to Figure 13 for visual guidance.

Fill hose disconnected from the drain valve

Electrical connectors and ground wire disconnected from the drain valve

Two screws securing the drain valve to the cabinet removed

O-ring in the drain valve removed and discarded

Valve disassembled by loosening the brass nut and removing the solenoid assembly from the valve body

Solenoid assembly disassembled and all components cleaned

Sign off on the drain valve removal

Refer to Figure 11 for visual guidance.

Turn the captive screw in each door panel counter-clockwise with a screwdriver.

Lift up the door panel slightly so that the tabs clear the notches in the cabinet.

Sign off on the door panel removal