condair Electrode Steam Humidifier EL150

Refer to Figure 13 for visual guidance.

Remove the steam cylinder – refer to 'Removal and Installation of Steam Cylinder' on page 66.

Release the hose clamp, and disconnect the fill hose (fill cup to cylinder) from the drain valve.

Disconnect the electrical connectors and the ground wire from the drain valve.

Remove the two screws that secure the drain valve to the cabinet.

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

To disassemble the valve, loosen the brass nut and remove the solenoid assembly from the valve body.

Disassemble the solenoid assembly, and clean all components.

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

CAUTION! Risk of damage to the humidifier components! Do not use solvents, aromatized or halogenized hydrocarbons, or other harsh chemicals for cleaning.

Did you use only the cleaning agents described in the procedures?

Did you rinse all parts thoroughly with clean tap water after cleaning?

Did you use disinfectants that do not leave behind toxic residue?

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.

The Nortec EL steam humidifier is mains powered. Live parts may be exposed when the door panels are removed. Touching live parts may cause severe injury or even death.

Prevention: Shut down the unit as described in "Shutting Down" on page 62 before replacing the backup battery or fuses.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD)!

The electronic components inside the control cabinet in the humidifier are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Prevention: Take appropriate measures to protect the electronic components inside the unit against damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Refer to ANSI/ESD-S20.20.

Only a qualified service technician authorized by the customer should replace the backup battery in the control board and the fuses in the driver board(s).