condair Electrode Steam Humidifier EL5

Remove and clean the fill valve strainer

Inspect and clean, if necessary

Inspect the steam and condensate hoses in the humidifier for cracks, and check that they are fastened securely

Inspect the water hoses for cracks, and check that they are fastened securely

Clean the water filter in the supply line

Inspect all cables for damage and insulation breakdown

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

'Cylinder Spent' warning message appears on the Home screen?

If 'Cylinder Spent' warning message does not appear, do not proceed with the procedure.

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

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

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

Sign off on the steam cylinder replacement

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

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

Did the cleaning agent leave behind toxic residue?

Were all parts rinsed thoroughly with clean tap water after cleaning?

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

Brass nut loosened and solenoid assembly removed from the valve body

Solenoid assembly disassembled and all components cleaned

Sign off on the drain valve removal

DANGER! Risk of electric shock! 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.

CAUTION! 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).

Always replace defective fuses with new fuses that match the specification given in the procedure below. Never short-circuit and bypass the fuses.

Replace the backup battery in the control board, and the fuses in the driver board(s) follows. Refer to Figure 14 on page 70.

Remove the door panel on the control cabinet. Remove the locking screw and swing the front panel open.

Replace the backup battery in the control board with a new 3V battery (CR 2032).