condair Electrode Steam Humidifier EL150

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

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?

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).

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

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