Nortec Humidifier 132 3091 User Manual

NH Electrode  
Steam Humidifiers  
Installation,  
Operation, and  
Maintenance Guide  
IMPORTANT: Read and save these instructions. This  
guide to be left with equipment owner.  
Form #03-172  
1506262  
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MAINTENANCE  
10  
WHEN TO REPLACE THE STEAM CYLINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
HOW TO REMOVE THE STEAM CYLINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
MANDATORY CLEANING OF THE DRAIN VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
HOW TO INSTALL THE REPLACEMENT CYLINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
BUILT ON AND REMOTE MOUNTED BLOWER PACKS (BOBP’S / RMBP’S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
15  
STARTING POINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
USING THE WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
TERMS USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25  
PRE START-UP CHECKLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
START-UP CHECKLIST AND QUICK REFERENCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29  
REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-35  
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3. Report any discrepancy immediately.  
INSTALLATION  
BASIC HUMIDIFIER CONFIGURATION  
RECEIVING & UNPACKING EQUIPMENT  
NORTEC humidifier models NHMC, NHP and  
NHB share a modular sheet metal cabinet. Each unit  
has a right side electrical compartment. Each  
electrical compartment has a hinge-down front door  
which is removable from any partially or fully opened  
position. Each electrical compartment has a  
screw-mounted right side cover which can also be  
removed for ease of electrical connection. For safety,  
the door when closed keeps the side cover from being  
removed.  
1. Check packing slip to ensure ALL material has  
been delivered.  
2. All material shortages are to be reported to  
NORTEC within 48 hours from receipt of goods.  
NORTEC assumes no responsibility for any  
material shortages beyond this period.  
3. Inspect shipping boxes for damage and note on  
shipping waybill accordingly.  
4. After unpacking, inspect equipment for damage  
and if damage is found, notify the shipper  
promptly.  
Single units have a plumbing compartment  
attached to the left side of the electrical. Double units  
have a second plumbing compartment. Each  
plumbing compartment has a hinge-down front door  
which is not intended to be removed. For safety, the  
door must be closed in order to engage the shared  
lock. To avoid any danger, never operate the  
5. All NORTEC products are shipped on an F.O.B.  
factory basis. Any and all damage, breakage or  
loss claims are to be made directly to the shipping  
company.  
humidifier with a door off. For safety, each door when  
closed engages its own safety interlock switch. All  
switches must be engaged before the unit will operate.  
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKPOINT  
1. Ensure that available voltage and phase  
corresponds with humidifier voltage and phase as  
indicated on humidifier’s nameplate label (see  
Figure #1).  
To open the doors, unlock key, lift door up slightly  
and pull top of door forward. Door will hinge 180  
degrees and hang straight down. To remove door,  
swing door parallel to floor. Then lift up slightly and  
out. To reinstall door, hold parallel to floor and insert  
hinge pins at bottom.  
2. Ensure that the dedicated external disconnect is of  
sufficient size to handle the rated amps as  
indicated on the nameplate label. Refer to local  
codes.  
Figure #1  
Figure #2  
NH Series Humidifier  
Clearance Requirements  
Condensate  
Return  
Steam  
Outlet  
WALL  
WITHOUT BLOWER PACK  
TOP VIEW  
MIN. 36"SIDE  
CLEARANCE  
RECOMMENDED.  
SEENOTE.  
NOTE: LOCAL AND NATIONAL  
CODES MAY DEVIATE. PLEASE  
CONSULT APPLICABLE CODES  
FOR CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS  
IN ALL CASES.  
MIN. 36"  
FRONTAL  
CLEARANCE.  
Power And  
Control  
Wiring  
Nameplate  
Label  
Drain  
Water  
Supply  
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better, into a vertical structural surface. If any  
spacer material is used between the bracket and  
the structural material such as drywall, increase  
fastener length accordingly. In addition, install a  
minimum of 2 field supplied fasteners in the holes  
provided in the back of the unit to prevent the unit  
from being bumped off the wall bracket. See  
Figure #3.  
LOCATION & MOUNTING  
HUMIDIFIERS  
NH Series humidifiers are designed to mount on a  
suitable wall or vertical surface. Do not sit on floor due  
to clearances required for plumbing, electrical, and  
control entrances. The clearance dimensions shown  
in this manual are for reference only and are the  
minimum required for maintenance of the humidifier.  
Local and National Codes should be consulted prior to  
final location and installation of the humidifier.  
NORTEC can not accept responsibility for installation  
code violations.  
6. Make sure humidifier is level.  
7. DO NOT mount humidifier on hot surfaces.  
8. If humidifiers are mounted on roof, a  
thermostatically ventilated weatherproof cabinet by  
others should be used. Consult factory.  
9. DO NOT mount humidifiers in an area where  
freezing may occur. Use an accessory Low  
Temperature Protection Kit, if necessary.  
1. Location of the humidifier should be below and as  
close as possible to the steam distributor location  
as possible.  
10. DO NOT mount humidifiers on vibrating surface.  
Consult factory.  
2. For front and side clearance requirements (for  
access during installation, maintenance and  
troubleshooting), see Figure #2.  
BLOWER PACKS  
3. If possible, DO NOT locate humidifier any further  
than absolutely necessary from steam distributor  
location, as net output will be reduced as a result  
of heat loss through steam hose (see Engineering  
Manual, Form -163D). Also, increased static  
pressure may necessitate using an accessory fill  
cup extension kit.  
1. Blower packs are an optional accessory used to  
directly distribute steam to localized areas (such  
as computer rooms) or in structures that do not  
have a built-in air distribution system.  
2. Blower packs are available integrally-mounted on  
humidifier (built-on blower pack, BOBP, see Figure  
#4) or detached and field-piped and wired to  
humidifier (remote mounted blower pack RMBP,  
see Figure #5).  
4. Where possible, mount humidifier at a height  
convenient for servicing.  
5. Wall mounting bracket provided should be  
securely attached horizontally and open edge  
upwards, using field-supplied fasteners. Use a  
minimum of 3 - #12 x 3" long wood screws, or  
Figure #4  
Built On Blower Pack (BOBP)  
Built-In  
Supply Air  
Grille  
Optional  
Built-On  
Blower Pack  
Figure #3  
Wall Bracket Mounting Detail  
Built-In Steam  
Distributor  
Single  
Circuit  
Humidifier  
Wall  
7.7”  
(19.6 cm)  
Fasten wall bracket  
(Factory supplied) to  
wall using field supplied  
fasteners.
Power And  
Control  
Wiring  
3. All NH Series blower packs consist of a steel  
cabinet containing: blower/motor powered by  
voltage directly from the humidifier, fuse, relay,  
speed select switch (in NH-050 and larger),  
stainless steel steam distributor, supply air grille  
with adjustable louvers, and built-in manual reset  
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Figure #5  
WATER SUPPLY LINE  
Remote Mounted Blower Packs (RMBP)  
1. Humidifier is intended to operate on potable (cold)  
tap water.  
Wall  
Side  
Front  
2. If the raw water is very hard, NORTEC can  
provide longer cylinder life on softened water.  
However, softened water is more conductive and  
more corrosive. Some hardware and/or software  
changes may be required, at time of order or in the  
field. Consult factory.  
A
3. If RO or DI is available, blending may increase  
cylinder life. Consult factory.  
Power and control  
wiring from humidifier  
Condensate  
Steam  
4. DO NOT use a hot water supply to humidifier.  
Minerals will adhere more easily to surfaces and  
the fill valve’s small flow regulating orifice and  
could become plugged.  
005-030  
3.2" (8.0cm)  
050-100  
5. Standard fill valves are sized for water pressure  
ranging from 30 to 80 psig (ideally 55 to 60 psig).  
For other pressures, consult factory. This  
pressure should be measured at the humidifier if  
the water pressure is suspect.  
3.2" (8.0cm)  
A
safety thermostat to turn off the humidifier if the  
blower pack gets overheated. Control thermostat,  
mounted on the steam distributor, starts the fan  
when steam is generated. When supply voltage  
differs from voltage required to run blower motor,  
blower pack will contain a proper transformer. All  
blower packs provide intake air filters.  
6. ALWAYS supply and install a shut off valve in the  
water supply line dedicated to the humidifier to  
facilitate servicing. Use ½" OD copper to within 4  
feet of the humidifier. Reduce copper to 3/8" OD  
and connect to the factory-supplied 3/8" olive  
compression fitting under the humidifier.  
For installation details about the blower pack,  
please refer to the blower pack installation manual  
located in the blower pack box (Form #XX-239).  
DRAIN LINE  
1. Humidifier is equipped with a 7/8" O.D. unthreaded  
drain outlet on underside of drain canal on bottom  
of the humidifier (see Figure #6). A field-supplied  
funnel (see Figure #7) is recommended. It will  
prevent backup in the drain pan and in the cylinder  
due to partially blocked or badly installed drain  
lines. This prevents rusting of the drain pan and  
arcing due to over-concentration. The drain canal  
STEAM DISTRIBUTORS  
1. Steam distributors are used in ducts or air  
handling units, and are made of stainless steel.  
2. Steam distributors can be in vertical or downflow  
applications.  
3. Proper location should consider: air temperature,  
relative humidity before the distributor, air velocity,  
dimensions of the location, amount of steam  
introduced into the duct, downstream obstructions,  
and surfaces vulnerable.  
Figure #6  
Drain Line Connection  
B
Bottom View  
4. For installation details, please refer to steam  
distributor installation manual located in the  
distributor box (Form #XX-231).  
5. For calculating absorption distances, refer to  
H.E.L.P. Software or steam distribution and  
absorption distances engineering manul (Form  
#XX-232).  
PLUMBING  
A
All water supply and drain line connections  
should be installed in accordance with local  
plumbing codes.  
Wall  
Model  
005-030  
Ain.(mm) B in.(mm)  
1.0(25)  
2.2(55)  
2.2(55)  
2.2(55)  
5.0(127)  
6.2(158)  
6.2(158)  
19.6(498)  
050-100  
150-200 Left  
150-200 Right  
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has been improved to prevent backup despite long  
or gently sloped drain lines but it can not  
compensate for flat or uphill runs.  
4. To increase allowable water column (allowable  
positive static pressure) an accessory Fill Cup  
Extension Kit is available from NORTEC. See  
Figure #8.  
2. The drain line should not end in a sink used  
frequently by personnel, or where plumbing codes  
prohibit it. Route to a floor drain or equivalent for  
safety reasons, since drain water from humidifier  
can be very hot.  
Figure #8  
Fill Cup Extension Kit to Overcome Static Pressure  
Fill Cup Bracket  
Fill Cup  
3. Keep drain lines as short as possible. Keep drain  
lines sloped down, not level and not up since  
low spots in drain lines will accumulate  
Overflow Hose  
sediment and cause backup. The drain line  
should be 7/8" O.D. copper pipe or larger. Do not  
use plastic pipe for drain lines. Consult factory.  
HoseFromFillValve  
Fill Hose To  
Cylinder  
Figure #7  
Drain Connection  
ClampAnd  
1.5I.D. Hose  
FactorySupplied  
Air Gap  
Stainlesssteel Reducer To  
ServeAsFunnel  
Drain(ByOthers)  
5. Water column requirements are even higher duct  
static pressure when distributor’s steam outlets  
are faced with downflow duct applications.  
2" O.D. StainlessSteel Pipe  
Or2" I.D.DICompatible Hose  
(NotSupplied)  
ELECTRICAL  
NOTE: Steam hose should not reach bottom of the funnel.  
PRIMARY VOLTAGE SUPPLY WIRING TO  
HUMIDIFIER  
STEAM LINE AND CONDENSATE RETURN LINE  
1. Check and ensure that available voltage and  
phase corresponds with operating voltage and  
phase of humidifier as indicated on the humidifier  
nameplate label (see Figure #1).  
1. Refer to the installation manual of the steam  
distribution system used in your application.  
Steam Distribution - Form #XX-231, SAM-e - Form  
#XX-249, Blower Pack - Form #XX-239.  
2. Ensure that an adequate power supply is available  
to carry full humidifier amperage drawn as  
specified by rated amps on the humidifier  
nameplate label refer to local codes.  
ACCESSORIES - FILL CUP EXTENSION KIT(S)  
1. The NH Series humidifier is an electrode  
humidifier. It produces steam at atmospheric  
pressure. Pressure head must develop to push  
steam through supply line and into air duct.  
3. A dedicated external disconnect must be installed.  
Do not exceed the maximum circuit protection  
amps as indicated on the nameplate label.  
4. Optional internal primary fuses are not intended to  
substitute for external fuses. Internal primary  
fuses are a factory added option (when specified)  
to protect internal primary wires individually.  
2. Combined resistance of duct positive static  
pressure and steam line resistance creates a  
small pressure head in steam cylinder. Total  
amount of positive static pressure head is  
reflected directly by water column differential that  
develops between water in the fill cup hose  
feeding cylinder and water level in cylinder.  
5. Connect ground wire to cabinet ground clamp. Do  
not use neutral wire of four wire supply as ground.  
6. Single phase humidifiers may be run on three  
phase power, but load may unbalance power grid.  
3. Standard dimensions of humidifier limit static that  
can be tolerated before water will be pushed high  
enough to spill over into overflow tube in fill cup  
assembly.  
7. External wiring sizes must be in accordance with  
NEC and/or CEC and existing local electrical  
codes and by-laws.  
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4. Each humidifier is supplied with a wiring diagram  
inside.  
LOW VOLTAGE CONTROL WIRING  
On-Off Controls  
CONTROL INSTALLATION  
Figure #9  
1. Mount any wall humidistat (control or high limit)  
over standard electrical box at height similar to  
typical thermostat. Any wall humidistat should  
be in location representative of overall space  
being humidified and not in path of blower pack or  
air supply grille. Do not mount on a outside wall  
where temperature fluctuation can affect control  
response.  
External Wiring of On/Off Controls  
A
B
C
2. Mount duct humidistat in location representative  
of overall air humidity, usually return duct. Do not  
mount it directly in front of steam distributor or in  
turbulent or mixing zone. Mount it where air’s  
humidity and temperature are uniform and  
EXTERNAL  
8
10  
INTERNAL  
representative of spaces being humidified.  
Controls are available from NORTEC as  
accessories. If controls were not ordered with  
humidifier, they must be purchased supplied by others.  
The following information is relevant to all controls,  
factory supplied or otherwise.  
3. Mount duct high limit humidistat downstream of  
steam distributors far enough that, under normal  
humidity and air flow conditions, steam will have  
been fully absorbed (typically at least 10 feet). It  
must be located to sense high humidity only when  
uniform and representative air is over-humidified  
or approaching saturation.  
A, B and C (described below) are to be wired in  
series (only one path for current) across terminals 8  
and 10 on the low voltage control terminal strip, or  
replaced with a jumper wire for constant operation.  
Caution: this is the “hot” wire from the 24V control  
transformer; it will blow the 3A fuse if any control field  
wiring touches ground metal.  
4. Mount duct air-proving switch so that it is able to  
sense air flow or lack of it. Wire it to make when  
air flow is sensed and break when air flow fails.  
5. Check operation of all on/off controls before  
starting humidifier.  
6. Calibration of controls (on/off or modulation) in the  
field may be necessary due to shipping and  
handling. Verify humidistat accuracy before  
commissioning system.  
A - Wall or Duct Mounted Control On/Off  
Humidistat: Wired to make on drop in humidity, break  
on rise to setpoint. Set to desired % RH. Can be a  
make/break set of contacts from a Building Automation  
System.  
OPTIONAL MODULATION (CONTINUOUS  
CONTROLS)  
B - Duct Mounted Safety High Limit On/Off  
Humidistat (if used): Wired to make on drop in  
humidity, break on rise to safety setpoint. Set to  
approximately 85% RH as a safety to help prevent  
saturation and wetting in the duct.  
1. Read on/off controls section first since it is  
necessary to all control systems.  
2. Virtually any modulation (continuous control)  
external hardware by others (as long as it has  
%RH setpoint circuitry) may be interfaced with  
pre-specified factory-configured NHMC/NHP  
Series pc board via the control terminal strip. The  
NHB can be used with on-off control only. Use  
shielded cables for modulation circuits.  
C - Duct Mounted Safety Air-Proving On/Off  
Switch (if used): Wired to make when sensing air  
flow, break when no air flow. Used as a safety to  
prevent saturation when no air flow.  
3. Modulation (continuous control) by others for use  
with NHMC/NHP Series humidifiers involves one  
of several control wiring diagrams. In all cases,  
modulating signal interfaces through control  
1. NORTEC offers various versions of A, B and C to  
suit each application. In general, A is essential,  
whereas B and C are highly recommended in  
ducted applications.  
terminal strip to main pc board inside humidifier.  
2. Field wiring from humidistat to humidifier and  
between devices should be 18 AWG or heavier  
and kept as short as possible.  
4. The modulation signal must increase from  
minimum toward maximum as sensed RH (actual  
RH) drops below desired RH (%RH setpoint). In  
response, humidifier’s steam output will increase  
from minimum toward maximum. When  
humidifier’s steam output (lbs/hr) matches  
humidification load (lbs/hr), modulation signal will  
stabilize.  
3. Low voltage control terminal strips are provided in  
the electrical compartment. Internal sides are  
factory wired. External sides are to be field wired.  
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Figure #10  
Primary Voltage Supply Wiring  
VOLTAGE  
(ACTUAL)  
PRIMARY (LINE) VOLTAGE WIRING TO UNIT  
(BYOTHERS)  
Ground Wire  
Ground  
Leg  
Ground  
L1  
L2  
Dedicated  
Circuit  
Breaker  
Or  
Disconnect  
2 Pole  
Terminal  
Block  
- Single Phase Unit.  
- Single Phase Supply.  
E
X
T
I
- Required Voltage Between L1 And L2.  
- Load Balanced.  
N
T
Ground Wire  
Ground  
Leg  
Ground  
L1  
Dedicated  
Circuit  
Breaker  
Or  
Disconnect  
2 Pole  
Terminal  
Block  
L2  
L3  
- Single Phase Unit.  
- 3 Phase Supply.  
E
X
T
I
Neutral  
- Required Voltage Between L1 And L2.  
- Load Will Be Unbalanced.  
N
T
Ground Wire  
Ground  
Leg  
Ground  
L1  
L2  
Dedicated  
Circuit  
Breaker  
Or  
Disconnect  
2 Pole  
Terminal  
Block  
L3  
- Single Phase Unit.  
- 3 Phase Supply.  
E
X
T
I
Neutral  
- Required Voltage Between L1 And Neutral.  
- Load Will Be Unbalanced.  
N
T
Ground Wire  
Ground  
Leg  
Ground  
L1  
Dedicated  
Circuit  
Breaker  
Or  
Disconnect  
3 Pole  
Terminal  
Block  
L2  
L3  
Neutral  
- 3 Phase Unit.  
- 3 Phase Supply.  
E
X
T
I
N
T
- Required Voltage Between Any Two Legs.  
- Load Will Be Balanced.  
NOTE: VoltageAtTerminalBlockMustBeInAccordanceWithSpec. Label.  
AllWiringToBeInAccordanceWithExistingNationalAndLocalElectricalCodes.  
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5. Field-wiring connections for modulation control are  
to be made to external side of terminals 26, 28, 30  
and 32 on humidifier’s control terminal strip.  
Always refer to the external control’s wiring  
diagram factory supplied with each NORTEC  
modulation control option.  
pre-selected when ordering the option. NORTEC  
offers several packages for NHMC/NHP Series  
humidifiers. Wire according to NORTEC supplied  
external wiring that comes with each optional  
modulation package.  
3. Optional modulation packages without modulating  
safety high limit can use on-off safety high limit.  
Refer to on-off controls section.  
6. Varying dc Voltage Modulation Signal Powered  
by Others: NHMC/NHP Series humidifier can be  
factory configured to accept the following vdc  
signals: 0-3 vdc, 0-10 vdc, 0-16 vdc, 0-20 vdc, 1-5  
vdc or 2-10 vdc. Wire according to NORTEC  
supplied external wiring diagram that comes with  
each modulation option. To share the signal with  
more than one humidifier, wire in parallel to each  
humidifier. If a different signal is desired consult  
factory.  
4. All versions can use on-off safety air proving  
switch. Refer to on-off controls section.  
OPERATION  
INTRODUCTION  
7. Varying dc milliAmp (mA) Modulation Signal  
Powered by Others: NHMC/NHP Series  
humidifier can be factory-configured to accept a  
standard dc mA signal, if pre-specified. Wire  
according to NORTEC supplied external wiring  
diagram that comes with each modulation option.  
Choose from 0-20 dc mA or 4-20 dc mA. To share  
the signal with more than one humidifier consult  
factory.  
The NORTEC NH Series humidifier is a  
completely new design based on up-to-date  
technology. The NHB is designed to provide clean  
steam humidification at an economical price. It utilizes  
NORTEC’s patented electronic Auto-Adaptive internal  
control system for high efficiency, low waste of water  
and electricity.  
8.  
Varying Resistance (W) Modulation by Others:  
NHMC/NHP Series humidifiers can be factory  
configured to power a 3-wire varying resistance  
modulation humidistat by others, if pre-specified.  
Wire according to NORTEC supplied external  
wiring diagram that comes with each modulation  
option. Choose from 0-135W, 0-500W or up to  
0-1000W. To share the signal with more than one  
humidifier consult factory.  
The NHP and NHMC utilize NORTEC’s patented  
P+I Auto-Adaptive control for greater control of the  
space humidity. Both the NHP and NHMC use a  
micro-computer control system for greater flexibility.  
The NHMC has a liquid crystal display (LCD) to  
indicate system messages, display RH and  
temperature. The NHMC can accept dual modulation  
signals and is NORTEC’s most advanced model.  
OPTIONAL MODULATION (CONTINUOUS  
CONTROL) PACKAGES BY NORTEC  
LAYOUT AND FUNCTION  
1. Modulation (continuous control) “packages” are  
offered as accessories by NORTEC. Power  
supply comes from inside NHMC/NHP Series  
humidifiers.  
The NH Series humidifiers consist of a plumbing  
and an electric compartment. In every case there is at  
least one steam distributor (SD) for installation in air  
ducts or blower packs (built on: BOBP, remote  
mounted: RMBP) for direct space humidification.  
Figure #11  
Generalized Modulation Wiring  
Water enters the steam cylinder through the  
bottom via the drain valve from the fill cup assembly  
when the 24 volt fill valve solenoid is energized. When  
water submerges the electrodes, the minerals in the  
water conduct current that heats the water and  
produces sterile steam for distribution into the air. The  
minerals in the water remain in the cylinder which is  
periodically drained to maintain optimum performance  
and cylinder life.  
VariesWithEach  
ModulationOption  
SeeNORTECSupplied  
A
ExternalWiringDiagram  
B
C
External  
8
10  
32 30  
28 26  
Internal  
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NHMC/NHP  
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Primary electric power is applied to the electrodes  
in the steam cylinder when the on/off switch is pushed  
on and all controls options are calling. A primary to 24  
volt stepdown transformer provides power to the  
contactor holding coil(s) via the main control board.  
The humidifier’s operating status is reported to the  
user by the green and yellow indicator lights on the  
front of the unit as shown in following table.  
2. NORTEC provides the humidity set point circuitry  
and sensor(s) for wall or duct mounting or both  
(only applies to NHMC. NHP is only capable of  
single channel continuous control modulating) as  
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NHMC OPERATION  
SIGNAL LIGHT STATUS  
YELLOW GREEN  
START-UP SELF TEST  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
Off  
Observe the LCD display when the on/off/drain  
switch is first pushed on. The microcomputer pc board  
will check the system components, display in words  
what it is doing and provide a message if any faults  
are found. The start-up self-test sequence will be  
displayed as follows:  
Normal operation  
ON  
Replace cylinder or normal  
startup operation  
ON  
OFF  
Operation fault  
LCD  
EXPLANATION/COMMENTS  
The prerequisites for getting power and water into  
the steam cylinder are as follows:  
(WHAT YOU READ)  
CONDAIRMATIC MC  
Note the V number. It tells you  
the EPROM version.  
- on/off/drain switch must be switched on  
- control circuit 8-10 must be made  
NORTEC V2...  
- modulation humidistat, if present, must be calling  
- control circuit 82-83 must be made  
- control circuit 84-85 must be made  
CONDAIRMATIC MC  
Note the model type. Ensure  
NHMC (model type) compatibility  
with spec label (name plate).  
Can be reconfigured if  
necessary.  
- cabinet mounted humidistat, if present, must be  
calling  
SYSTEM TEST  
LAMP GREEN  
LAMP YELLOW  
Test begins.  
Observe green signal light on  
Observe yellow signal light on  
- door interlock switch must be made (interlock switch  
can be pulled out to operate unit)  
CONTACT RELAY 1  
Provides 24 VAC to 61-20 and  
external optional yellow lamp at  
control strip to simulate a fault.  
Most water does not contain enough conductivity  
for full boil on initial start-up. Units will need to  
concentrate the water over a time period (hours to  
days). During this process both lights are on.  
DRAIN VALVE  
INLET VALVE  
CONTACTOR  
Observe 24 volt solenoid  
activated on drain valve.  
Observe 24 volt solenoid  
activated on fill valve.  
Observe 24 volt coil activated  
on contactor OR fan activated on  
blower pack if present.  
CONTACT RELAY 2  
Provides 24 VAC to 63-36 and  
external optional red lamp at  
control strip to simulate cylinder  
spent.  
CONTACT RELAY 3  
INTERNAL TEST  
Provides 24 VAC to 62-40 and  
external optional green lamp at  
control strip.  
Completion of self test.  
LAMP  
Observe green and yellow  
lamps pulse on together as sign  
that all passed.  
GREEN-YELLOW  
INTERNAL TEST  
STEAM OUTPUT  
INTERNAL TEST  
Begins normal operation and  
displays lbs/hr.  
NOTE: If cylinder water reaches the full cylinder  
sensor, the LCD will read MAXIMAL LEVEL.  
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USER LEVEL  
REMOTE INDICATION  
The keypad has four keys: MENU, é , ê,  
ENTER.  
The NHMC is always internally wired to provide 24  
VAC to the terminal strip for optional external remote  
indication. Up to 100 milliamps is available at each of  
three terminal pairs (61-20, 62-40, 63-36) for activating  
yellow, green and red lamps ordered as options from  
NORTEC or for powering field-supplied resistive loads  
such as lamps.  
Each time the user presses the menu key, the  
microcomputer will display on the LCD the next  
operating parameter on the menu. The basic display  
will read:  
- Steam output (lbs/hr)  
- Capacity demand  
- Limited capacity  
- Control signal y  
DOUBLE UNIT OPERATION  
Turn both switches on. During start-up self test  
both sides respond to the self test together. Watch for  
the lamps to light and the drain, fill and contactor to  
energize as described on page 15. The LCD,  
however, only indicates the left circuit [1].  
The display loops back to the top of the menu the  
next time the user presses the menu key. As  
NORTEC software updates are incorporated, new  
parameters will automatically be added to the menu.  
After the self test, the LCD will display the steam  
output for the left side [1] and both sides will operate  
normally.  
INFORMING THE USER  
To alternate between parameters for the left side  
[1] and parameters for the right side [2], press the  
Enter key.  
The microcomputer continually monitors the  
operating status and informs the user in four ways.  
The first (signal light status), second (optional external  
lamps tied to the control strip) and third (operating  
parameters displayed on the alphanumeric LCD  
display) have been discussed. The fourth way is to  
interrupt the LCD and display a system message. It  
only does this as a last resort.  
Use the MENU key to see other parameters  
besides steam output. To display steam total output  
for both sides press the enter key until [S] is displayed.  
When a fault occurs on the right side of the double  
unit, both sets of lamps (and remote relays) will come  
on indicating that a fault has occurred. The left  
[master] will display its own faults.  
SELF-HELP  
The microcomputer applies corrective actions  
whenever its self-diagnostics identifies a problem that  
it is able to correct by itself. If the corrective action is  
not successful then it displays a system message. If  
the corrective action requires a service person, then  
the microcomputer’s only resort is to stop the unit and  
display a system message. The unit never stops  
unless it has to.  
The LCD will indicate which fault has occurred and  
on which side of the unit, [1] or [2]. The side not  
faulted will continue to operate as usual.  
Display is not available for the right side [2] if the  
left side is switched off.  
NHB/NHP OPERATION  
After three days of no call from either the on/off  
controls or the modulating controls, the drain valve is  
automatically activated long enough to drain all water  
from the steam cylinder. This NORTEC exclusive  
feature will prolong the life of the cylinder.  
END OF CYLINDER LIFE  
When the cylinder is used up and water level can  
no longer stabilize below full cylinder (due to fully  
coated electrodes), the yellow light will come back on,  
in addition to the green light. The disposable cylinder  
must be replaced.  
SYSTEM MESSAGES  
Alphanumeric system messages will appear on  
the LCD display any time the microcomputer decides  
the user must be informed. The microcomputer does  
not stop the unit for all system messages. (See the  
Troubleshooting Section in this manual)  
Although “both lights on” is the same signal at  
start-up as it is at end of cylinder life, the age of the  
cylinder enables the user to know when “both lights  
on” is indicating end of cylinder life. It is wise to keep  
a new replacement cylinder on hand to avoid  
downtime when it becomes time to change the  
disposable cylinder. (See Troubleshooting section.)  
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MANUAL CAPACITY ADJUSTMENT  
On the NHP, the optional output indication meter  
will steadily increase until the meter reads maximum  
output. Maximum output depends on the manual  
capacity setting of the unit and/or the continuous  
control demand.  
The NHB humidifier is rated in lbs/hr of steam  
output capacity. Set to 100%, it will operate at full  
output until the humidistat has sensed that the  
humidity has reached setpoint. Then it will stop the  
humidifier by breaking control circuit 8-10.  
The NHB/NHP has built in diagnostic capabilities  
and will shutdown for the following reasons:  
If the humidifier is oversized, the humidistat will be  
quickly satisfied and stop the humidifier. As humidity  
level drops the humidistat calls again. It is quickly  
satisfied and stops again. The resultant short-cycling  
is easily overcome.  
- No current (similar to NHMC Error Message 5).  
- Excess current (similar to NHMC Error Message 1).  
- Change cylinder/end of life (similar to NHMC Error  
Message). NHB will shutdown on this fault.  
A manual capacity adjustment potentiometer  
(“pot”) is provided on the NHB main pc board for that  
purpose. It is marked “Sx%” and is adjustable from 20  
to 100% of rating.  
In all cases, when an error is detected, there will  
be 24 VAC potential (100 mA max.) available at  
terminals 20 and 61 of the internal external white  
terminal strip.  
The NHP humidifier, utilizing modulation control,  
does not have the same problems of oversizing. It  
reacts to the modulation signal and varies its capacity  
automatically. However, if you wish to turn down the  
capacity, the NHP has the same manual capacity  
adjustment potentiometer (“pot”) that the NHB has.  
BLOWER PACK OPERATION  
Blower packs are equipped with a control  
thermostat mounted on the steam distributor. As soon  
as humidifier generates steam, the contact is closed  
and the fan is started. When steam is no longer being  
generated, the fan cuts out with a delay.  
OTHER POTENTIOMETERS  
If blower packs get overheated (malfunction of the  
air circulation), the manual reset safety thermostat  
interrupts the steam generation. To reset, switch off  
the humidifier and wait until the steam distributor cools  
down. Then remove left-hand side intake air filter and,  
using a screwdriver, press the reset button (marked  
with a red dot) inside the blower packs.  
Do not adjust any other potentiometers (“pots”) on  
the pc board(s). They are factory-set and not meant to  
be user-set.  
DETECTING WATER SUPPLY DEFICIENCY  
Knowing how long it normally takes to fill each size  
steam cylinder, each humidifier’s pc board is factory  
configured to an acceptable maximum filling time  
(using jumpers). If it is filling too slowly, when the time  
expires the electronics stops the humidifier. To  
indicate this, the green light goes out and the yellow  
light goes on.  
Units are equipped with speed select switch. The  
switch is located on the right-hand side of the blower,  
inside the blower pack. To access the switch, remove  
right-hand side intake air filter.  
To avoid condensation on the cabinet parts, run  
blower pack on high speed when humidifier delivers 75  
lbs/hr or 100 lbs/hr of steam.  
REMOTE INDICATION  
Every NHB/NHP comes factory wired to provide  
24 VAC (100 mA max.) at 61-20 on the control  
terminal strip. The user can connect an indicator  
externally to 61-20. It will automatically be activated  
any time the yellow light is on. It will therefore be  
activated whenever the humidifier shuts off due to  
excess current or water deficiency. It is also normal  
for it to be activated on start-up.  
MAINTENANCE  
WARNING! The plumbing and electrical  
compartments contain high voltage components and  
wiring. The access door(s) is equipped with a lock.  
Access should be limited to authorized personnel only.  
DOUBLE UNIT OPERATION  
WHEN TO REPLACE THE STEAM  
CYLINDER  
Turn both switches on. If there is a demand for  
humidity, the green status lamp will indicate that the  
circuit is operating.  
The steam cylinder is disposable and must be  
replaced at end of cylinder life. Cylinder life is  
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6. The three (3) messages that will appear in  
sequence are “MAXIMAL LEVEL”, then  
“CYLINDER SPENT”, and finally “CYL. LIFESPAN  
END”. The yellow unit status lamp will be on  
during all three.  
dependent on water supply conditions and humidifier  
usage. Failure to replace the cylinder at the end of  
cylinder life may result in unit damage. NORTEC is  
not responsible for any damages resulting from, or  
attributable to, the failure to replace a used cylinder  
(see Manufacturer’s Warranty). There are many  
indications, each of which signifies the end of cylinder  
life.  
7. The green unit status lamp, primary contactor and  
steam output will stop at “CYL. LIFESPAN END”.  
This distinguishes it from “MAXIMAL LEVEL” and  
“CYLINDER SPENT”.  
NHMC  
8. Each of these three (3) messages has a unique  
combination of responses at the terminal strip for  
remote indication. These unique combinations  
distinguish them from each other and from any  
other system message.  
1. After a period of operation (not on initial start-up),  
the water level will approach the top of the  
cylinder. (Life varies from 500 to 2000 operating  
hours, as illustrated in Figure #12.)  
9. At “MAXIMAL LEVEL” remote yellow-green-red  
are OFF-ON-OFF. (Note that “MAXIMAL LEVEL”  
will also appear at unit start-up.)  
Figure #12  
Water Conditions vs. Cylinder Life  
10. At “CYLINDER SPENT” remote yellow-green-red  
are OFF-ON-ON. In other words, the red comes  
on as the cylinder ages from “MAXIMAL LEVEL”  
to “CYLINDER SPENT”. This gives the user  
ample warning (remote red on) to replace the  
cylinder before the NHMC shuts itself down.  
Capacity Adjustment Setting  
100%  
50%  
25%  
30  
20  
500  
400  
11. At “CYL. LIFESPAN END” remote  
yellow-green-red are ON-OFF-ON. In other  
words, the remote green goes off and the remote  
yellow comes on in addition to the red if  
“CYLINDER SPENT” remains unchanged for  
approximately three (3) days.  
200  
10  
12. The NHMC is always internally wired to provide  
24VAC to the terminal strip for optional external  
remote indication. Up to 100 mA is available at  
each of three terminal pairs (61-20, 62-40 and  
63-36) for activating yellow, green and red optional  
external remote indicators, respectively. Any or all  
of these remote indicators can be utilized. They  
can be field-supplied resistive 24 VAC loads such  
as lamps or ordered as options from NORTEC.  
100  
5
500  
1000  
2000  
4000  
8000  
Cylinder Life Expectancy  
(average operating hours)  
2. There will be reduced output in spite of a 100%  
capacity setting and/or an unsatisfied demand  
from the humidistat for more humidity. This is  
evident by monitoring the unit’s output on the LCD  
(liquid crystal display) with up to two lines of  
continually updated alphanumeric information for  
the user.  
NHB/NHP  
1. There will be reduced output in spite of a 100%  
capacity setting and/or an unsatisfied call from the  
on/off humidistat for more humidity. The NHP has  
an output display where you will observe that the  
capacity of the unit is decreasing.  
3. Each NHMC humidifier has an internal  
micro-computer that can detect end of cylinder life.  
If the cylinder is not changed, the humidifier will  
automatically shut down.  
2. Each NHB/NHP humidifier has a yellow status  
lamp, a green status lamp, and a relay for remote  
indication. Double units (models NH 150-200)  
have two of each.  
4. The unit’s yellow status lamp is activated anytime  
there is a system message sent to the LCD where  
two lines of alphanumeric information await the  
user. System messages are explained in greater  
detail later in this manual. Three (3) different  
messages will appear, in sequence, as the  
cylinder goes from new to spent to needing  
replacement.  
3. The yellow and green status lamps are long-life  
LED’s (light emitting diodes) not incandescent  
lamps.  
4. The yellow and green status lamps are to be  
viewed as a pair. This way, they convey four  
5. The NHMC is pre-programmed to inform the user  
of the cylinder’s status. It is important to  
understand the significance of the unit’s system  
messages, status lamps and 24VAC circuits for  
remote indication. Figure #2 summarizes these  
messages and responses.  
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Figure #13  
System Messages and Responses (EPROM : 2.XXN)  
NHMC  
UNIT STATUS LAMPS  
REMOTE INDICATION (24 VAC TO:)  
SYSTEM MESSAGE  
DISPLAYED ON LCD  
UNIT  
CONTACTOR YELLOW  
61-20  
“YELLOW”  
62-40  
“GREEN”  
63-36  
“RED”  
GREEN  
Maximal Level  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
Excess Current / Error 1  
No Current / Error 2*  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
Max. Filling Time / Error 3  
Cylinder Spent / Error 4  
No Current / Error 5  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
Output Too Low / Error 6  
Electronic / Error 7  
Phase Interrupt / Error 8  
Cyl. Lifespan End / Error 9  
OFF  
* When No Current/Error 2 is displayed, display will change to show Maximal Level and will alternate back and forth.  
NHP  
UNIT STATUS LAMPS  
REMOTE INDICATION  
(24 VAC TO:)  
SYSTEM FAULTS*  
Maximal Level  
UNIT CONTACTOR  
YELLOW  
GREEN  
“YELLOW” 61-20  
See NHMC Chart above for details  
Excess Current  
No Current  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
Max. Filling Time  
Cylinder Spent  
No Current  
ON  
FLASHING  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
N/A  
N/A  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
N/A  
OFF  
OFF  
N/A  
Output Too Low  
Electronic  
ON  
N/A  
Phase Interrupt  
Cyl. Lifespan End  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
OFF  
FLASHING  
OFF  
*NOTE: NHP does not display actual message or error.  
- Remote indication 61-20 yellowmeans humidifier has shutdown and one of several system messages is showing.  
The exception is on the NHP when No Current or Output Too Low is the fault, 61-20 yellowwill be off, but the yellow  
light on the NHP will be on.  
- Remote indication 62-40 greenmeans contactor is on; humidifier is operating.  
- Remote indication 63-36 redmeans cylinder is spent; replacement is necessary.  
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messages, instead of two, as summarized in  
Figure #14.  
5. Once drained, open the main electrical disconnect  
during the entire cylinder change operation.  
6. Open plumbing door.  
Figure #14  
7. Cylinder plugs are attached to the primary voltage  
cylinder wires. (The plugs remain attached to the  
wires unless they have to be replaced due to  
damage.) The plugs are press-fitted over the  
electrode pins protruding from the top of the  
cylinder. Remove cylinder plugs from cylinder by  
pulling vertically.  
YELLOW  
GREEN  
Off  
OFF  
OFF  
Normal operation  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
Replace cylinder or normal  
start-up operation  
8. Using slot screwdriver, loosen the steam hose  
clamp(s) and pull steam hose off the cylinder  
vertically.  
Operation fault  
ON  
OFF  
5. When both the yellow and the green status lamps  
are on, the water level is detected as being at the  
top of the cylinder. This is normal on start-up, but  
as the contained water concentrates, the water will  
stabilize at a lower water level and the yellow lamp  
will be off.  
9. Using a small slotted screwdriver, depress tab on  
the re-usable tie wrap, if present, around the  
middle of the cylinder. This will loosen the tie  
wrap to come apart for re-use later on.  
10. Cylinder is now ready to be lifted out of the unit.  
CAUTION: Cylinder and any undrained water  
might still be HOT.  
6. When the cylinder is fully used, the water level will  
have returned to the top of the cylinder. Since  
there is no longer any clean electrode surface  
available at end-of-cylinder-life, the required steam  
output rate can no longer be maintained.  
MANDATORY CLEANING OF THE DRAIN  
VALVE  
7. At this stage, the yellow lamp flashes and the  
green lamp is on, telling the user that the cylinder  
is reaching the end of its life and will need to be  
replaced shortly. The humidifier continues to  
operate.  
Always clean the drain valve before installing a  
new cylinder since the valve port may be as dirty as  
the used cylinder.  
1. Remove used cylinder as previously described.  
NORTEC does not recommend the use of any  
acid solutions to clean the used cylinder. Always  
replace a used cylinder.  
8. The NHB relay for remote indication is not  
intended to indicate end-of-cylinder-life. It is  
intended to indicate other detected faults  
explained later in this manual.  
9. The NHP at end of cylinder life will not operate,  
the yellow lamp will “flash”, and the green lamp will  
be “off”.  
Figure #15  
Reassembly of the Drain Valve and Fill Valve  
Actuator  
HOW TO REMOVE THE STEAM CYLINDER  
MaleSlip-on  
ConnectionTabs  
Sleeve  
Plunger  
1. (It is advisable to keep a spare cylinder in stock  
throughout the humidification season.) When  
ordering a replacement steam cylinder, always  
quote the three or five digit model number on the  
label applied to the cylinder or quote the unit’s  
serial number, model and voltage located on the  
spec label (nameplate).  
Spring  
HoldingCoil  
2. Note that ring terminal for drain valve green  
ground wire is sandwiched between drain valve  
body and drain pan.  
2. Turn off water supply to unit.  
3. The used cylinder must be drained completely  
before removal. If the water has just been boiling,  
allow it to cool before draining. Push the  
ON/OFF/DRAIN switch to the MANUAL DRAIN  
position. Leave it in this position just long enough  
to drain the cylinder (usually less than 10  
minutes).  
3. Remove two screws securing drain valve body to  
drain pan. Disconnect the two slip-on terminals  
from the two tabs on the (24VAC) drain valve coil.  
4. Remove hose clip and hose connection from drain  
valve body.  
4. When completely drained, push the main  
ON/OFF/DRAIN switch back to the OFF position.  
5. Drain valve assembly is now free to be taken to a  
sink for disassembly and cleaning.  
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6. Remove snap-fit red cap from coil assembly and  
slide coil off the actuator.  
Figure #16  
Cylinder Plug Installation  
7. Loosen actuator with wrench and unscrew from  
plastic valve body.  
Cylinder Plug Installation Instruction  
For Part # 135-4012 (R, Y, or B)  
8. Clean the exposed core and spring and plastic  
drain valve port.  
0.50"  
10 GA Wire  
Cylinder Plug  
9. Important: Tapered end of spring must be  
installed toward the solenoid. Reassemble,  
tighten actuator 1/4-turn past hand-tight.  
10. Clean out the end of the hose, then reconnect it to  
the drain valve body with the clamp.  
Hex (Allen)  
5/64" (2 mm)  
11. Fit mounting screws through drain valve body, one  
through ring terminal on green ground wire.  
12. WARNING: To prevent the possibility of electrical  
shock the green ground wire must be reinstalled  
before power is restored.  
EXTENDED SHUTDOWN  
13. Push the two slip-on terminals back onto the two  
tabs on the coil. The terminals, although not  
identical, are reversible.  
Before disconnecting power to the humidifier for a  
period of extended shutdown, ALWAYS DRAIN the  
cylinder first. Otherwise, the electrodes are subject to  
harmful corrosion which drastically shortens cylinder  
life. Do NOT leave the switch in the DRAIN position  
indefinitely as the drain coil could burn out. Leave the  
switch in the OFF position and “open” the main  
external fused disconnect to stop power to the  
humidifier. Close the shut off valve in the water supply  
line feeding the humidifier. Lock the cabinet door(s) to  
prevent unauthorized tampering. All doors are factory  
supplied with keyed locks. DO NOT LEAVE KEY IN  
LOCK. ACCESS SHOULD BE LIMITED TO  
HOW TO INSTALL THE REPLACEMENT  
CYLINDER  
1. Reverse procedure should be followed to install  
new cylinder. Main disconnect is to be left open  
until cylinder is completely installed and  
reconnected.  
2. Ensure that cylinder is secured properly by the  
re-usable tie wrap and mounting brackets within  
the unit.  
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.  
3. The cylinder plug wires are color-coded in  
accordance with colored dots beside the electrode  
pins on top of the cylinder.  
As long as the NHMC is powered, it will  
automatically drain the cylinder when there has not  
been a call for humidity for an extended period of time.  
The cylinder will remain empty until there is a call for  
humidity at which time the fill valve will open and refill  
the cylinder. The unit will go through its normal  
stabilization process for optimum operation.  
4. This color-coding must be adhered to when  
replacing cylinder plugs on pins.  
5. With cylinders having six primary voltage cylinder  
plugs, it should be noted that there are two of each  
color.  
Figure #17  
6. Care must be taken so that cylinder leads of the  
same color are always directly opposite each other  
as indicated by the dot formation on the top of the  
cylinder.  
Where To Oil  
7. The white cylinder plug on all units is for the  
sensor electrode which always goes on the single  
pin surrounded by a plastic shoulder.  
Oil Here  
8. Ensure that cylinder plugs fit snugly on the pins.  
9. If cylinder plugs become loose, it is best to obtain  
a new replacement plug. Consult factory.  
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This feature will reduce the possibility of corrosion  
of the electrodes and the possible accumulation of  
algae and bacteria growing in the cylinder.  
malfunction due to foaming. These are just some  
examples of what can go wrong if the fill and drain  
rates are not maintained.  
Fill rates of suspect units should be checked.  
Open the disconnect to cut off all power in the  
humidifier before reaching inside. One of the 24VAC  
wires to each primary voltage contactor holding coil  
(some models have two contactors per cylinder)  
should be temporarily disconnected for this test. This  
way, no boiling occurs during the test so as not to  
detract from the fill rate. Fill rates should measure  
nominally at 1" to 1-1/2" of vertical rise in water level in  
the cylinder in one minute.  
BUILT ON AND REMOTE MOUNTED  
BLOWER PACKS (BOBP’s / RMBP’s)  
FAN MOTOR OILING: The blower pack fan motor  
requires occasional oiling of motor bearings. To do  
this, open up the blower pack top and oil the motor  
with ten drops of SAE-20 grade motor oil. Refer to  
Figure #6 for oiling slots. It is important to oil the fan  
motor every four months to preserve long life and to  
maintain the fan’s warranty. It is not necessary to  
disassemble the fan/motor assembly. The exploded  
view is for visual purposes only.  
If filling too quickly, check for excessively high  
supply water pressure (over 80 psig). If water  
pressure is correct, verify fill valve body orifice (consult  
factory). If filling too slowly, look to probable causes  
described under Error 3 later in this manual. Check  
rate with steam line disconnected.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION BEFORE  
REFERENCING SPECIFIC DIAGNOSTIC  
MESSAGES.  
Manual drain rates of suspect units should be  
checked using Figure #18 as reference times.  
1. Ensure the installation detail conforms with the  
recommendations contained in the Installation  
Manual, Form #XX-161.  
Figure #18  
Manual Drain Times  
2. Understanding the Principle of Operation is an  
asset when troubleshooting. This information is  
readily available from your local representative.  
PROPER TIME (sec) TO DRAIN MANUALLY  
FROM SEAM TO EMPTY  
CYL. SIZE  
(SERIES)  
3. When contacting your local representative or  
NORTEC, for troubleshooting assistance, please  
ensure the serial number has been obtained for  
reference purposes.  
BEIGE BODY DRAIN VALVE  
500/600  
400  
2 minutes and 52 seconds 10 sec.  
1 minute and 20 seconds 5 sec.  
43 seconds 2 sec.  
4. Whenever the troubleshooting steps indicate a  
problem with the main pc-board, first check all  
connections at the main pcb (including the ribbon  
cable connections at the center of the main pcb)  
before ordering replacements.  
300  
200  
25 seconds 1 sec.  
STARTING POINT  
If time measurements are longer, repeat with  
external drain disconnected (and draining into a pail)  
to know if external drain is impeding flow.  
If nothing is working, check for 24 VAC output  
from the stepdown transformer (see wiring diagram).  
If there is no 24 VAC output, the transformer might  
have been damaged if external controls were installed  
and/or connected with the field-supplied fused  
disconnect on. If this is the case, the transformer must  
be replaced.  
Clogged strainer and/or clogged drain valve will  
cause shortened cylinder life. But start by determining  
what caused the strainer and/or drain valve to clog in  
the first place.  
The conductivity of the water within the cylinder  
must be controlled, in order for the humidifier to  
function properly. The fill and drain rates must be  
maintained. Filling too quickly can cause over-amping  
and automatic shutdown or blown fuses. Filling too  
slowly can cause insufficient steam output and  
humidity levels. Water supply pressure should be  
between 30 and 80 psig, ideally 55 to 60 psig.  
Draining too slowly can cause over-concentration and  
Do not assume that if strainer and/or drain valve  
are clogged that they are to blame. If the external  
drain has been impeding flow, then waste  
accumulates, resulting in a clogged strainer and/or  
clogged drain which, in turn, results in shortened  
cylinder life.  
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Clean the drain valve; start with a fresh cylinder.  
Then measure the manual drain time with and without  
the external drain connected. Is the external drain  
impeding flow? NORTEC recommends an open  
external drain line. See Form #XX-161.  
de-energizing the contactor momentarily while it  
drains.  
Probable Cause(s):  
1. Cylinder water is over-concentrated (too  
conductive) due to restricted drain, short-cycling  
by controls, supply water not within acceptable  
limits (too conductive), improper fill rate, incorrect  
cylinder being used.  
NHMC/NHP  
The self-diagnostic system built into the NHMC is  
continually checking the status of the electrical circuits  
to the fill valve, drain valve, primary voltage contactor,  
high water sensor and steam cylinder. The modulating  
signals from external humidistats and reduced manual  
capacity settings are taken into consideration. When  
problem symptoms are found, the NHMC/NHP will  
take self-corrective actions, if applicable. It will, if  
necessary, respond by shutting itself down.  
2. Water level too high due to leaking fill valve,  
excess condensate return from steam line.  
Corrective Action:  
1. Note water level.  
2. Manually drain cylinder while checking drain rate  
(refer to Figure #7 for proper drain times). If too  
slow correct cause.  
The NHMC/NHP communicates its findings to the  
user by way of the unit’s status lamps and signals sent  
to the terminal strip for optional external remote  
indication. Even more directly, the NHMC has an  
alphanumeric system message to the user via the  
LCD (liquid crystal display).  
3. Turn unit back on and check the fill rate (1 - 1-1/2  
inches per minute)  
4. Once RH% set point is attained, monitor cycle  
time.  
All of this is summarized for each system message  
in the following easy-to-follow format.  
Response: See Figure #2, NHMC/NHP System  
Messages  
NHMC/NHP Explanation of System Messages and  
Responses —- EPROM : 2.XXN  
3. No Current - Error 2  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: Full cylinder (MAXIMAL  
LEVEL) detected with no current draw sensed by  
the electronics on monitored primary lead to  
cylinder.  
1. Maximal Level (Shown on NHMC LCD display  
only)  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: Water has reached the  
top of the cylinder and activated the high water  
sensor circuit. This is not an error or fault  
diagnostic. Note: This is normal on start-up and  
at end of cylinder life before Error 4 shows.  
Probable Cause(s):  
1. No current being drawn, specifically on the  
monitored primary lead to the cylinder, or the  
actual current not being sensed.  
Probable Cause(s): Normal on startup with a  
new cylinder or a cylinder that has been  
2. False detection of a full cylinder (water level within  
inches of cylinder top) due to foaming,  
wiring/connection problem, circuit board failure.  
completely drained because of an extensive off  
period. Can last for several hours until the water  
in the cylinder has concentrated or the electrodes  
can no longer provide rated capacity (or adjusted  
capacity). Water level automatically rises to seek  
out fresh electrode surface to meet the demand.  
Corrective Action: Check water level in cylinder.  
1. If full (within 4" of top) disconnect white sensor  
plug on cylinder, reset unit and check monitored  
primary lead to cylinder for current with amp  
clamp. If current present, determine why main  
PCB does not sense the current. If no current,  
present determine cause of primary voltage  
interruption.  
Unit Takes Self-Corrective Action: Yes. It stops  
the fill valve to prevent overfilling.  
2. Excess Current - Error 1  
2. If not full disconnect white sensor plug on cylinder,  
reset unit. If error 2 does not reoccur within two  
minutes, cylinder was likely foaming and should be  
flushed. If error 2 does reoccur within two  
minutes, there is a problem with the high water  
sensor PCB. If error 2 occurs with the high water  
sensor PCB disconnected, there is a problem with  
the main PCB.  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: Current drawn on  
monitored primary lead to cylinder has reached or  
exceeded 125% of its rated amps. The unit will  
have tried to self-correct prior to system shutdown  
by draining water from the cylinder or  
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Response: See Figure #2, NHMC/NHP System  
Messages  
displayed and the fill valve does not energize (green  
LED must be illuminated), the main PCB is defective.  
If Maximal level is displayed, a problem exists with  
the cylinder or the high water sensor PCB. A voltage  
of 85 VAC or greater across the orange wires of the  
high water PCB ( one orange wire terminates at the  
white sensor plug attached to the soldered pin of the  
cylinder, the other terminates at one of the contactor  
connections) will signal a full cylinder (Maximal  
Level) to the main pcb. If this voltage does exist, the  
problem is with the high water PCB, if not, the  
problem is within the cylinder (can be caused by  
cylinder being past end of life.  
4. Max. Filling Time - Error 3  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: Time dependent.  
Neither Maximal Level (full cylinder) is detected,  
nor is there enough current drawn to meet  
capacity demand. Current monitored on primary  
lead to cylinder is greater than zero and not  
decreasing. The unit will have tried to self-correct  
prior to system shutdown by pulse activating the  
drain valve to possibly clear any debris holding the  
drain valve open.  
5. If not full, drain cylinder, reset unit, and check the  
fill rate (refer to Figure #2 ). If the fill rate is  
correct, back pressure is the likely cause and  
should be rechecked.  
Probable Cause(s):  
1. Steam line restriction causing back pressure.  
2. Improper fill rate.  
Response: See Figure #2, NHMC/NHP System  
Messages.  
3. Leaking drain valve  
5. Cylinder Spent - Error 4  
4. Full cylinder not detected.  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: Water level stays high,  
cycling on and off Maximal Level (full cylinder),  
without an increase in output/amp draw or  
reaching demand.  
Unit Takes Self-Corrective Action: Yes. It  
pulse-activates the drain valve to possibly clear  
any dirt. It retests. If the symptoms persist after  
two attempts, it then responds as shown in Figure  
#2.  
Probable Cause(s):  
Corrective Action:  
1. Cylinder has reached end of life due to insulative  
mineral coating on electrodes.  
1. Check for water leaking from drain. If present,  
correct the drain valve deficiency (check for debris  
holding drain coil plunges open).  
2. New cylinder start up with low incoming water  
conductivity.  
2. Ensure the steam line, from the cylinder outlet to  
the steam distributor (duct or blower pack), is  
properly installed, to ensure back pressure is not  
the case.  
Corrective Action:  
1. If the cylinder is not new, replace the cylinder  
immediately. Within approximately three days, the  
unit will shut itself down on Error 9 resulting in no  
output instead of reduced output.  
3. Check water level in cylinder.  
4. If full reset unit and ensure there is a demand for  
steam (the green LED on unit door will stay  
illuminated. Maximal Level should be indicated on  
the LCD display and both green and yellow LED is  
on the unit door illuminate almost immediately. If  
Maximal Level is not indicated, a problem exists  
with the high water sensor circuitry.  
2. If the cylinder is new, the electronics will  
differentiate cylinder spent from new cylinder start  
up and the displayed error will discontinue without  
a shutdown on Error 9.  
Response: See Figure #2, NHMC/NHP System  
Messages.  
a) Check wiring of the high water sensor PCB  
(refer to unit wiring diagram).  
6. No Current - Error 5  
b) Check for amperage on all wires at the  
cylinder, with an amp probe (amp clamp). If  
amperage is not detected on all wires,  
correct primary wiring deficiency. If  
amperage is detected on all wires, proceed  
to next step.  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: Time dependent. No  
current sensed by the electronics on the monitored  
primary lead to the cylinder. The unit will have  
tried to self correct prior to system shutdown by  
pulse activating the drain valve, to possibly clear  
any debris holding the drain valve open.  
Probable Cause(s):  
c) Place a jumper across 42 and 48 of main  
PCB for five seconds. If Maximal Level is not  
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1. No current being drawn on the monitored primary  
lead to the cylinder, or the actual current is not  
being sensed.  
c) If 24 VAC is not present, then check for 24  
VAC across 6 and 14 on the PCB.  
d) If 24 VAC is not present across 6 and 14 of  
the PCB, then the problem is with the main  
PCB.  
2. Water does not reach the electronics due to a  
restricted water supply line or due to a constantly  
open/leaking drain valve preventing a water level  
increase.  
e) If 24 VAC is present across 6 and 14 of the  
PCB, then check for a break in the circuit to  
the fill valve.  
3. High duct static pressure blowing back into the fill  
cup (via steam line, empty cylinder) diverting the  
fill cup water to the overflow.  
Response: See Figure #2, NHMC/NHP System  
Messages.  
Unit Takes Self-Corrective Action: Yes. It  
pulse-activates the drain valve to possibly clear  
any dirt holding the seal open. It re-tests. If  
symptoms persist after two attempts, it then  
responds as shown in Figure #2.  
7. Output Too Low - Error 6  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: Time dependent.  
Neither Maximal Level (full cylinder) is detected,  
nor is there enough current drawn to meet  
capacity demand. Current monitored on primary  
lead to cylinder greater than zero but decreasing.  
Corrective Action:  
1. Check the water level in the cylinder.  
2. If there is water in the cylinder (1/5 of a full  
cylinder or more) check monitored primary lead to  
the cylinder for current with an amp clamp.  
Unit Takes Self-Corrective Action: Yes. It  
pulse-activates the drain valve to possibly clear  
any dirt holding the seal open. It re-tests. If  
symptoms persist after two attempts, it then  
responds as shown in Figure #2.  
a) If current is present with zero output  
indicated on the display, the problem is with  
the main PCB.  
Probable Cause(s): Refer to Error 3.  
Corrective Action: Refer to Error 3.  
b) If no current is present determine the cause  
of the primary voltage interruption.  
3. If there is little or not water in the cylinder turn the  
unit off and disconnect the steam line at the  
cylinder. Reset the unit and monitor filling.  
Response: See Figure #2, NHMC/NHP System  
Messages.  
a) If unit fills and Error 5 does not reoccur, the  
problem was likely caused by air flow through  
the fill system and can be permanently  
8. Electronic - Error 7 (NHMC only)  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: The electronics of the  
main PCB have diagnosed the main PCB as  
defective.  
corrected by installing a U trap on the fill line  
between the fill cup and the drain valve body.  
b) If unit does not fill, then turn the unit off and  
clean and check the drain valve (refer to  
section on Mandatory Cleaning of the Drain  
Valve in this manual) to ensure that there are  
no obstructions or leaks in the drain valve  
preventing it from holding water in the  
cylinder, and check water inlet for  
Probable Cause(s):  
1. A spike in the primary power supply to the  
humidifier, either high (surge) or low (brown out),  
causing the electronics to experience a logic  
glitch.  
2. A problem with the main PCB.  
obstructions.  
Corrective Action:  
4. Turn unit back on and see if it will fill.  
1. Reset humidifier and monitor display. If Error 7  
reoccurs within one minute of resetting the unit,  
the problem is with the main PCB. If Error 7 is not  
repeated, the primary power to the unit is suspect.  
a) If unit still does not fill, then with the unit  
turned on, check for 24 VAC across the fill  
valve (there must be a call for humidity).  
Response: See Figure #2, NHMC System  
Messages.  
b) If 24 VAC is present, then the problem is with  
the fill valve.  
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9. Phase Interrupt - Error 8 (NHMC only)  
NHB  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: The 24 VAC to the main  
PCB, across terminals 44 and 46 is interrupted.  
The NHB checks the status of the electrical  
circuits to the fill valve, drain valve, primary voltage  
contactor, high water sensor and steam cylinder. The  
manual capacity setting, if reduced, is taken into  
consideration. When problem symptoms are found,  
the NHB will, if necessary, respond by shutting itself  
down.  
Probable Cause(s):  
a) A wiring problem leading to an interruption of  
the 24 VAC to terminals 44 and 46 of the  
main PCB.  
The NHB communicates its findings to the user by  
way of the unit’s status lamps and a 24 Vac (maximum  
100 mA maximum) signal sent to the terminal strip for  
optional external remote indication.  
b) A problem with the main PCB.  
Corrective Action:  
1. With the unit switched on, measure across  
terminals 44 and 46 of the main PCB for 24 VAC.  
If not present, find the cause of interruption. If  
present, the problem is with the main PCB.  
The signal for remote indication comes in  
response to the following symptoms. In each case,  
the NHB shuts itself down. The green status lamp  
goes off, but the yellow status lamp (and remote fault  
relay) remain on.  
Response: See Figure #2, NHMC System  
Messages  
NHB Explanation of Automatic Shutdowns  
1. Excess Current  
10. Cyl. Lifespan End - Error 9  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: The criteria for  
diagnosing Cylinder Spent - Error 4 has expired  
and cylinder has not been replaced. Humidifier  
has shut down to avoid unsafe operation.  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: Current in steam  
cylinder increases beyond the fill off and  
emergency drain on triggers. Current reaches  
150% of FLA (i.e. 134% of fill off rated amps; i.e.  
134% of amps on spec. label) for 1 second.  
Probable Cause(s): Refer to Error 4.  
Corrective Action: Refer to Error 4.  
Probable Cause(s): Blocked drain due to blocked  
cylinder strainer or blocked drain valve or blocked  
external drain line. No power to drain valve at  
emergency drain on trigger. Power remains on fill  
valve at fill off trigger. Wrong steam cylinder (too  
conductive). Wrong fill valve (orifice too big).  
Wrong supply voltage (too high). Supply water too  
conductive. Contained water too conductive.  
100% softened supply water is often too  
Response: See Figure #2, NHMC/NHP System  
Messages.  
Troubleshooting Dual Cylinder Units  
Double units, NHMC-150 and 200, are two circuits  
in one cabinet sharing one LCD display. A ribbon  
cable between the RS232 ports links the two circuits.  
The left circuit is the master. [1] on the display means  
left side. [2] on the display means right side.  
conductive. Measure conductivity and report  
findings to factory if suspected. Mineral bridge  
between electrodes.  
Refer to double unit operation on in the NHMC  
Installation and Operation Manual.  
Unit Takes Self-Corrective Action: It has already  
tried to control current with fill off and emergency  
drain on triggers. It then responds as shown  
below.  
When a fault occurs on the right side of a double  
unit, both sets of lamps (and remote relays) will come  
on indicating that a fault has occurred. The left side  
(master) will display its own faults as well.  
Response:  
UNIT STATUS LAMPS  
REMOTE  
INDICATION  
(24 Vac to:)  
The LCD will indicate which fault has occurred and  
on which side of the unit, [1] or [2]. The side not  
faulted will continue to operate as usual.  
UNIT  
CONTACTOR  
YELLOW  
GREEN  
61-20  
“YELLOW”  
The side which has shut down on fault can be  
treated as a single circuit using the same  
troubleshooting guidelines as previously described.  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
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2. Max. Filling Time  
Probable Cause(s): As pure steam is produced  
from tap water, most minerals are drained by the  
auto-adaptive control system. However, it is  
inevitable that minerals will buildup on the  
electrodes and strainer inside the steam cylinder.  
It is unavoidable and the cylinder is intended to be  
disposable.  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: The fill valve has been  
“on” for a longer time than is normally required for  
non-zero current to flow between the electrodes or  
for water level in the cylinder to reach the high  
water sensor pin.  
Probable Cause(s): Blocked drain due to blocked  
cylinder strainer or blocked drain valve preventing  
water from entering the cylinder. Drain valve  
leaking due to dirt in seal or powered by defective  
main PC board or powered by wiring error. High  
water sensor circuit not responding due to sensor  
plug not connected or defective high water sensor  
PC board or wiring error or defective main PC  
board. Water supply rate too low or zero due to  
too low pressure or line restriction or clogged  
built-in strainer. Too low supply water  
Unit Takes Self-Corrective Action: The humidifier  
continues to operate with gradually decreasing  
capacity, giving the user notice by responding as  
shown below.  
Response :  
UNIT STATUS LAMPS  
REMOTE  
INDICATION  
(24 Vac to:)  
UNIT  
CONTACTOR  
YELLOW  
ON  
GREEN  
ON  
61-20  
“YELLOW”  
conductivity. DI (de-ionized) or RO (reverse  
osmosis) supply water has almost no conductivity.  
Measure conductivity and report findings to factory  
if suspected.  
ON  
ON  
Response:  
6. No Current But Humidistat Calling  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: For a few minutes, no  
current is detected in the steam cylinder, despite a  
demand for humidity. (Current is not expected to  
be zero when there is a demand for humidity.)  
UNIT STATUS LAMPS  
REMOTE  
INDICATION  
(24 Vac to:)  
UNIT  
CONTACTOR  
YELLOW  
ON  
GREEN  
OFF  
61-20  
“YELLOW”  
Probable Cause(s): Drain valve is leaking, so  
water never reaches the electrodes. Water supply  
is obstructed. Contactor is not activated. Supply  
water is “pure” without conductivity. Fill valve is  
blocked. Fill valve is not being activated. Supply  
water pressure is too low (less than 30 psig).  
Wrong orifice in fill valve. High duct static  
OFF  
ON  
NHB Explanation of Symptoms Without Automatic  
Shutdown  
pressure blows back into the fill cup (via the steam  
line and empty cylinder) diverting the fill water to  
overflow. (Taking the steam hose off until some  
water gets into the cylinder solves this.)  
4. No Current But High Water Sensor On  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: High water level in the  
steam cylinder is detected, yet no current is  
detected in the steam cylinder.  
6. Output Too Low  
Probable Cause(s): Sensor plug connected to  
wrong cylinder pin. High water sensor PC board  
defective (activates with no water). Main PC  
board defective (activates high water circuit  
without sensor PC board). Monitored leg of three  
phase power supply is dead. Main PC board  
defective (does not sense current when current is  
present in monitored leg).  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: For a few minutes,  
current does not increase in the steam cylinder,  
despite the fill valve being activated. (Current is  
expected to increase soon after the fill valve is  
activated.)  
Probable Cause(s): Drain valve is partially open,  
so fill rate maintains non-zero but non-increasing  
current. Continual overflow because high water  
sensor circuit did not respond to full cylinder.  
Supply water insufficiently conductive. Fill valve is  
partially restricted due to dirt, pinched supply line,  
or wrong orifice. Steam supply line is obstructed  
so back pressure causes continual overflow.  
5. Cylinder Spent  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: The high water sensor  
circuit is activated. Other criteria are used to  
distinguish cylinder spent from normal startup and  
diagnose the steam cylinder as spent, as  
previously described.  
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Supply water pressure is too low (less than 30  
psig).  
humidistat (if present), terminals 84-85 and finally the  
cabinet mounted on/off humidistat (if present). 24 Vac  
arrives at the electronics’ terminals 10 (hot) and 6  
(ground). A second “hot leg” takes a more direct route  
to terminals 8, 18, 34, 38, 44 on the electronics via the  
“on switch” and the door interlock switch in series.  
7. Electronics  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: When on/off/drain switch  
is switched on, green status lamp does not come  
on.  
The primary voltage circuit is what turns the water  
in the cylinder to steam for humidification. The internal  
primary fuses (if present) are followed by the primary  
contactor(s). When the 24 Vac coil is powered, the  
contactor “makes”. One primary leg is routed through  
the core of the linear Hall Effect current sensing circuit  
on the electronics, then it goes to the cylinder. The  
high water sensor board has a primary voltage side.  
One leg connects to the primary leg; one leg connects  
to the short sensor pin in the top of the cylinder. A  
potential, somewhat less than primary, is picked up by  
the sensor at high water level, which “makes” the  
red/black circuit on the low voltage side. This creates  
a resistive loop across terminals 42-48 on the  
Probable Cause(s): Green status lamp is  
damaged. (Long life LED should never burn out.)  
NHB electronic board assembly was damaged in  
shipment or installation. Electronics need to be  
replaced.  
8. Yellow and Green Status Lamps Both On  
Symptom(s) Diagnosed: Water has reached the  
top of the cylinder and activated the high water  
sensor circuit. Note: This is normal on startup  
and at end of cylinder life.  
electronics which stops the fill valve until water boils  
down below the sensor pin.  
Probable Cause(s): Normal on startup with a new  
cylinder. Can last for several hours until cylinder  
reaches optimum contained water conductivity or  
electrodes can no longer provide rated capacity  
(or adjusted capacity). Water level automatically  
rises to seek out fresh electrode surface to meet  
the demand.  
Back at the electronics, the contactor receives its  
“hot leg” from terminal 12. The fill receives its “hot leg”  
from terminal 14. The drain receives its “hot leg” from  
terminal 16. Unlike the contactor and fill, the drain  
gets its “ground leg” directly from the transformer. It  
does not depend on the air proving switch to activate.  
Unit Takes Self-Corrective Action: Yes. It stops  
the fill valve to prevent overfilling.  
The yellow and green unit status lamps are LED’s.  
Polarity is important. Terminal 4 is positive dc supply.  
Terminals 22 and 24 are switched dc grounds for  
yellow and green respectively.  
USING THE WIRING DIAGRAM  
Fixed to the inside of each unit’s door is a wiring  
diagram showing all of the internal (and most of the  
external) wiring details. Additional external wiring  
details can also be found with any electrical  
accessories purchased from NORTEC.  
NHB  
A primary-to-24 Vac 75 VA transformer, tapped  
from the primary, powers the 24 Vac control circuit.  
One leg of the secondary is connected to ground and  
terminal 6 on the electronics. The “hot leg” finds its  
way to the electronics via the following in series: the  
external on/off controls (if present), terminals 8-10, the  
blower pack mounted on/off humidistat (if present),  
terminals 84-85 and finally the cabinet mounted on/off  
humidistat (if present). 24 Vac arrives at the  
The following is a detailed explanation of how the  
NH humidifier (with and without options) operates.  
Direct reference is made to the wiring diagram.  
Reviewing the proper function in detail will make it  
easier to troubleshoot if something goes wrong.  
electronics’ terminals 10 (hot) and 6 (ground). An  
onboard 3.15 amp glass fuse protects the circuit. A  
second “hot leg” takes a more direct route to terminals  
8 and 18 on the electronics via the “on switch” and the  
door interlock switch in series.  
The wiring diagram details a 24 Vac control circuit  
and a primary voltage circuit.  
NHMC/NHP  
A primary-to-24 Vac 75 VA transformer, tapped  
from the primary, powers the 24 Vac control circuit.  
One leg of the secondary is connected to ground and  
terminals 6 and 46 on the electronics. The “hot leg”  
finds its way to the electronics via the following in  
series: the external on/off controls (if present),  
terminals 8-10, the blower pack mounted on/off  
The primary voltage circuit is what turns the water  
in the cylinder to steam for humidification. The internal  
primary fuses (if present) are followed by the primary  
contactor(s). When the 24 Vac coil is powered, the  
contactor “makes”. One primary leg is routed through  
the core of the linear Hall Effect current sensing circuit  
on the electronics, then it goes to the cylinder. The  
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high water sensor board has a primary voltage side.  
One leg connects to the primary leg; one leg connects  
to the short sensor pin in the top of the cylinder. A  
potential, somewhat less than primary, is picked up by  
the sensor at high water level, which “makes” the  
red/black circuit on the low voltage side. This creates  
a resistive loop across terminals 2-4 on the electronics  
which stops the fill valve until water boils down below  
the sensor pin.  
TERMS USED  
RATED AMPS: Refers to amps listed on the  
humidifier specification label.  
SHORT CYCLING: When the ‘on time’ of the  
humidifier is less than ten minutes upon a call for  
humidity. To correct short cycling, all humidifiers have  
a capacity adjustment which allows the output of the  
humidifier to be reduced as low as 20% of rated  
output, thus extending the ‘on time’ required to  
maintain output.  
Back at the electronics, the contactor receives its  
“hot leg” from terminal 12. The fill receives its “hot leg”  
from terminal 14. The drain receives its “hot leg” from  
terminal 16. Unlike the contactor and fill, the drain  
gets its “ground leg” directly from the transformer. It  
does not depend on the air proving switch to activate.  
FOAMING: The phenomenon which can occur in  
water when the impurities, already in the water, reach  
an excess concentration as result of boiling away pure  
water and the continued boiling action agitating the  
contained water. The humidifier electronics are  
designed to prevent this occurrence although in  
extreme cases water will foam with little concentration,  
making it necessary to have the drain time of the  
water, contained in the cylinder, increased. Foaming  
is normally caused by short cycling, a restricted drain,  
or back pressure. The foam, generated in these  
instances, is conductive and may lead to a false full  
cylinder indication if the level of the foam approaches  
the top of the cylinder.  
The yellow and green status lamps are LED’s.  
Polarity is important. Terminal 26 is positive dc  
supply. Terminal 22 and 24 are switched dc grounds  
for yellow and green respectively.  
BLOWER PACKS  
An optional blower pack (BP), if present, gets its  
primary voltage from inside the humidifier. This way,  
only one external power source has to be connected to  
the equipment.  
BACK PRESSURE: Restriction of steam flow  
caused by long steam runs, improperly sloped steam  
lines, elbows changing the direction of the steam flow  
from horizontal to vertical without a drain leg, any  
plumbing detail allowing the accumulation of  
condensate, undersized steam line, improper steam  
distributor, downward air flow onto the distributor  
creating excess static pressure at the steam outlets or  
high static pressure ducts (not probable). To  
overcome excess static pressure in the duct, a fill cup  
extension kit should be used. In downflow  
applications, a downflow distributor should be used but  
in some cases the fill cup extension will also be  
required.  
RESET UNIT (HUMIDIFIER): To reset the  
humidifier, the on/off/drain switch at the front of the  
humidifier should be switched to the off position for a  
minimum of five seconds and then switched back to  
the on position.  
MONITORED LEG: Refers to the primary wire, to  
the cylinder, which loops through the current sensing  
device on the main pcb. This wire is terminated at the  
red cylinder plug at the cylinder. Units with six primary  
wires to the cylinder will monitor only one of the two  
wires, terminating with red plugs.  
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OPTIONAL BLOWER PACK ( BUILT-ON OR REMOTE )  
RESETABLE  
THERMODISC ( N.C. )  
TRANSFORMER  
( IF REQUIRED )  
TWO SPEED SWITCH  
3 A  
FUSE  
FAN  
HIGH  
LOW  
T
24 V  
COIL  
FAN  
RELAY  
THERMODISC ( N.O. )  
T
OPTIONAL BLOWER PACK  
MOUNTED ON/OFF HUMIDISTAT  
or JUMPER  
INTERNAL  
EXTERNAL  
81 82 83 84 85  
DEDICATED  
DISCONNECT  
BY OTHERS  
BLOWER  
PACK  
TERMINAL  
BLOCKS  
JUMPER OR  
ON/OFF  
CONTROLS  
IN SERIES  
OPTIONAL REMOTE  
YELLOW  
INDICATOR  
Y
GROUND  
CLAMP  
S S S  
L3 L2 L1  
EXTERNAL  
x x x  
8
10  
83 84 85  
81 82  
G
61 20  
INTERNAL  
PRI. TERMINAL  
BLOCK OR  
OPTIONAL FUSE  
BLOCK ( NHB  
030 OR SMALLER)  
TRANSFORMER  
3 PHA SE  
CONNECTION  
MAIN SWITCH  
1/3  
0N  
3 A  
FUSE  
OFF  
1/2  
1/1  
DRAIN  
S S S  
STEP DOWN  
TRANSFORMER  
2/3  
OPTIONAL  
INTERNAL  
FUSE BLOCK  
(NHB 050  
OR LARGER)  
DOOR  
INTERLOCK  
SWITCH  
S S S  
2/1  
2/2  
4
6
7
8
24 V  
COIL  
CONTACTOR(S)  
FILL  
VALVE  
24 V  
COIL  
24 V  
COIL  
DRAIN  
VALVE  
24 V  
COIL  
HIGH  
WATER  
SENSOR  
3 4  
2 1  
STATUS  
INDICATOR  
LED's  
RED WIRE  
Y
G
_
_
6 8 10  
Si 1  
14 12 16  
26 22 24  
4
2
20  
18  
Sx %  
S
S
Si 2  
NHB MAIN BOARD  
Si 1= 3.15A FUSE  
Si 2= 3.15A FUSE  
Sx % = MANUAL CAPACITY ADJUST  
INTERNAL  
EXTERNAL  
NHB HUMIDIFIER  
w OR w/o OPTIONAL BLOWER PACK  
(BUILT-ON OR REMOTE)  
WIRING DIAGRAM NO. 92-0-A REV. 9  
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OPTIONAL BLOWER PACK ( BUILT-ON OR REMOTE )  
RESETABLE  
THERMODISC ( N.C. )  
TRANSFORMER  
( IF REQUIRED )  
TWO SPEED SWITCH  
3 A  
FUSE  
FAN  
HIGH  
LOW  
T
24 V  
COIL  
FAN  
RELAY  
THERMODISC ( N.O. )  
T
OPTIONAL BLOWER PACK  
MOUNTED ON/OFF HUMIDISTAT  
or JUMPER  
INTERNAL  
EXTERNAL  
81 82 83 84 85  
BLOWER  
PACK  
TERMINAL  
BLOCKS  
DEDICATED  
DISCONNECT  
BY OTHERS  
OPTIONAL REMOTE  
OPTIONAL  
MODULATION  
YELLOW, GREEN  
AND RED  
INDICATORS  
JUMPER OR  
ON/OFF  
CONTROLS  
IN SERIES  
SEE EX. W.D.  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
S S S  
Y
G
R
L3 L2 L1  
EXTERNAL  
8
10 81 82 83 84 85  
61 20 62 40 63 36  
32 30 28 26  
G
x x x  
INTERNAL  
PRI. TERMINAL  
BLOCK OR  
OPTIONAL FUSE  
BLOCK ( NHMC  
030 OR SMALLER)  
TRANSFORMER  
3 PHASE  
CONNECTION  
MAIN SWITCH  
1/3  
0N  
3 A  
FUSE  
OFF  
1/2  
1/1  
DRAIN  
S S S  
24 V  
500 OHM  
2 WATT  
RESISTOR  
2/3  
STEP DOWN  
TRANSFORMER  
OPTIONAL  
INTERNAL  
FUSE BLOCK  
(NHMC 050  
OR LARGER)  
DOOR  
INTERLOCK  
SWITCH  
2/2  
2/1  
S S S  
24 V  
COIL  
CONTACTOR(S)  
FILL  
VALVE  
24 V  
COIL  
24 V  
COIL  
DRAIN  
VALVE  
24 V  
COIL  
HIGH  
WATER  
SENSOR  
3
2
4
1
STATUS  
INDICATOR  
LED's  
Y
G
_
_
RED WIRE  
6 8 10  
14 12 16 4 22 24 32 30 28 26 18 20  
S
S
44 46 48 42  
NHMC MAIN BOARD  
c/w PIGGY BACK BOARD  
Si 1  
Si 2  
X3  
X2  
X4  
K3  
K2  
Si 1= 3.15A FUSE  
Si 2= 3.15A FUSE  
38 34 36 40  
LCD DISPLAY  
OPTIONAL LCD/KEYPAD DISPLAY  
INTERNAL  
EXTERNAL  
RS 232  
NHMC HUMIDIFIER  
w OR w/o OPTIONAL BLOWER PACK  
(BUILT-ON OR REMOTE)  
WIRING DIAGRAM NO. 94-0-A REV. 10  
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OPTIONAL BLOWER PACK ( BUILT-ON OR REMOTE )  
RESETABLE  
THERMODISC ( N.C. )  
TRANSFORMER  
( IF REQUIRED )  
3 A  
FUSE  
TWO SPEED SWITCH  
HIGH  
LOW  
FAN  
T
24 V  
COIL  
FAN  
RELAY  
THERMODISC ( N.O. )  
T
OPTIONAL BLOWER PACK  
MOUNTED ON/OFF HUMIDISTAT  
or JUMPER  
INTERNAL  
EXTERNAL  
81 82 83 84 85  
DEDICATED  
DISCONNECT  
BY OTHERS  
BLOWER  
PACK  
TERMINAL  
BLOCKS  
JUMPER OR  
ON/OFF  
CONTROLS  
IN SERIES  
OPTIONAL  
MODULATION  
OPTIONAL REMOTE  
YELLOW  
INDICATOR  
Y
GROUND  
CLAMP  
SEE EX. W.D.  
S S S  
L3 L2 L1  
EXTERNAL  
INTERNAL  
8
G
10 81 82 83 84 85  
61 20 62 40 63 36  
32 30 28 26  
x x x  
PRI. TERMINAL  
BLOCK OR  
OPTIONAL FUSE  
BLOCK ( NHP  
030 OR SMALLER)  
TRANSFORMER  
3 PHASE  
CONNECTION  
MAIN SWITCH  
0N  
3 A  
FUSE  
1/3  
OFF  
1/2  
1/1  
DRAIN  
S S S  
2/3  
STEP DOWN  
TRANSFORMER  
OPTIONAL  
INTERNAL  
FUSE BLOCK  
(NHP 050  
OR LARGER)  
2/2  
2/1  
DOOR  
INTERLOCK  
SWITCH  
S S S  
24 V  
COIL  
CONTACTOR(S)  
24 V  
COIL  
FILL  
VALVE  
24 V  
COIL  
DRAIN  
VALVE  
24 V  
COIL  
HIGH  
WATER  
SENSOR  
3 4  
2 1  
STATUS  
INDICATOR  
LED's  
Y
G
_
_
RED WIRE  
6 8 10  
14 12 16 4 22 24 32 30 28 26 18 20  
S
S
Sx %  
ts  
44 46 48 42  
Si 2  
Si 1  
CHECK  
NHP MAIN BOARD  
c/w PIGGY BACK BOARD  
X3  
X2  
1
10  
Si 1= 3.15A FUSE  
Si 2= 3.15A FUSE  
38 34 36 40  
Sx % = MANUAL CAP. ADJUST  
ts DRAIN FACTOR ADJUST  
=
OPTIONAL CAPACITY OUTPUT INDICATOR  
INTERNAL  
EXTERNAL  
NHP HUMIDIFIER  
w OR w/o OPTIONAL BLOWER PACK  
(BUILT-ON OR REMOTE)  
WIRING DIAGRAM NO. 95-0-A REV. 8  
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NH Electric Steam Humidifier  
Humidifier Mandatory Pre Start-up Checklist (p. 1 of 1)  
Unit Serial #: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  
Unit type:  
# of humidifiers: _____ Tag:_____________  
Voltage: _____V/___ph Steam output: ____lbs/hr  
Customer/Job:_______________ Address: __________________________________  
Inspected by: ________________ Date of inspection:____/____/____  
_____________________________________________________________________________________________  
WATER QUALITY:  
Well water r City water r  
Conductivity: _______mhmos  
Softened wate r  
Hardness: _____ gr.  
RO / DI water r  
HUMIDIFIER MOUNTING:  
Clearances around the unit Acceptable  
Obstruction  
- Front (door opens freely?)  
- Top (steam lines)  
3ft min  
2ft min  
____________________  
____________________  
- Bottom (fill, drain, controls) 2ft min ____________________  
- Right (main pwr)  
2ft min ____________________  
STEAM LINES:  
CONDENSATE LINES:  
- Slopped back to drain r  
- Slope up 2” per 12” r  
- Slope down ½” per 12” r  
- Traps r  
- Trapped 2” more than static duct pressure r  
- Size _______  
- Insulated r  
- Length/Size _____/_______  
- Stainless steel r or plastic r  
- ________% Vertical _______% Horizontal  
- 90 deg. elbowsr  
qty: ____  
- 45 deg. Elbowsr qty: ____  
- Can condensate be trapped anywhere in the steam line? Yes r no r  
WATER LINES:  
- ½” at max 4ft from the unit r  
- 3/8” connection at fill r  
- water pressure: 30-80psig r  
- PVC r  
- Stainless steel r  
DRAIN LINES:  
- Air gap located within 3ft of the unit r  
- Slopped to drain r  
- Size:________  
CYLINDER:  
- Cylinder properly installed and sitting upright  
WIRING:  
- No loose wires around the unit or on the PC board? yes r no r  
CONTROLS: Installed Location / Wiring /Setting  
- High limit:  
- Mod controller: r___________________  
Installed Location / Wiring /Setting  
r___________________  
- Air proving: r___________________  
- Other:  
r___________________  
POWER:  
- Voltage, amperage rating and fuse correspond to Spec Label r  
- Disconnect switch located close to humidifier r  
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NH Electric Steam Humidifier  
Humidifier Mandatory Start-up Checklist & Quick Reference (p. 1 of 1)  
Unit Serial #: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  
# of humidifiers: _____ Tag:_____________  
Unit type:  
Voltage: _____V/___ph Steam output: ____lbs./hr  
Customer/Job:_______________ Address: ___________________________________  
Start-up by: _____________ Date of start-up:___/___/___  
______________________________________________________________________________________________  
1. PRELIMINARY:  
- Pre-start-up checklist completed? yesr nor  
If no, return to Pre-Start-up Checklist before going on with start-up procedure.  
2. START-UP PROCEDURE:  
The prerequisites for getting power and water into the steam cylinder are as follows:  
- check that main breaker is on and power is at the unit.  
- check that main water shut-off valve is open.  
- on/off/drain switch must be switched on.  
- control circuit 8-10 must be made.  
- modulation humidistat, if present, must be calling.  
- control circuit 82-83 must be made.  
- control circuit 84-85 must be made.  
- cabinet mounted humidistat, if present, must be calling.  
- door interlock switch must be made (interlock switch can be pulled out to operate unit).  
The unit will undergo a self-test (P and MC models only) to ensure integrity of all the components:  
- Lamp green (observe light energize)  
- Lamp yellow (observe light energize)  
- Contact relay 1 (24V to 61-20 for rem. yellow)  
- Drain (sound and 24 volt at solenoid)  
- Fill (24 volt at fill solenoid)  
- Contactor (listen to contact pulling in) (Unit must be calling).  
- Contact relay 2 (24V to 63-36 for rem. red)  
- Contact relay 3 (24V to 61-20 for rem. green)  
- Internal test (Test completed)  
- Green and yellow blink together to show test passed  
It will then start filling the cylinder and begins normal operation. Most water does not contain enough  
conductivity for full boil on initial start-up. Units will need to concentrate the water over a time period  
(hours to days). During this process both lights are on.  
Remarks:  
_______________________________________________________________________________________  
_____________________________________________________________________________________  
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NH Electric Steam Humidifier  
Periodic Maintenance Checklist & Quick Reference (p. 1 of 2)  
Unit Serial #: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  
Unit type:  
# of humidifiers: _____ Tag:_____________  
Voltage: _____V/___ph Steam output: ____lbs./hr  
Customer/Job:_______________ Address: ___________________________________  
Maintenance by: _____________ Date of maintenance:___/___/___  
______________________________________________________________________________  
WHEN TO REPLACE THE CYLINDER:  
NHMC light indication and LCD display:  
1.Cylinder spent error 4 with Yellow and Green lights on  
2.Cyl. Lifespan error 9 with Yellow on and Green off  
NHP light indication:  
1.Yellow flashing and Green on (unit still working, might be initial start-up fill)  
2.Yellow flashing and Green off (unit shut down)  
NHB light indication:  
1.NHB Yellow on  
CYLINDER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE:  
1.Turn off water supply to unit.  
2.Activate drain switch to completely empty water content (less than 10 min.)  
3.When drained, put switch back to the off position.  
4.Also open the main electrical disconnect switch and open plumbing door using the key.  
5.Remove the cylinder plugs by pulling vertically. The plugs are press-fitted over the electrode pins  
protruding from the top of the cylinder.  
6.Using a slot screwdriver, loosen the steam hose clamp(s) and pull steam hose off the cylinder  
vertically.  
7.Using a small slotted screwdriver, depress tab on the re-usable tie wrap, if present, around the  
middle of the cylinder. This will loosen the tie wrap to come apart for re-use later on.  
8.The cylinder is now ready to be lifted out of the unit.  
CAUTION: Cylinder and any un-drained water might still be HOT.  
9.Always clean the drain valve before installing a new cylinder. (see further below)  
10.Remove the used cylinder and replace by a new one. Do not re-use cylinder.  
MANDATORY CLEANING OF THE DRAIN VALVE  
1.Note that ring terminal for drain valve green ground wire is sandwiched between drain valve body  
and drain pan.  
2.Remove two screws securing drain valve body to drain pan. Disconnect the two slip-on terminals  
from the two tabs on the (24VAC) drain valve coil.  
3.Remove hose clip and hose connection from drain valve body.  
4.Drain valve assembly is now free to be taken to a sink for disassembly and cleaning.  
Important: Tapered end of spring must be installed toward the solenoid.  
5.Clean out the end of the hose, and then reconnect it to the drain valve body with the clamp.  
6.Fit mounting screws through drain valve body, one through ring terminal on green ground wire.  
WARNING: To prevent the possibility of electrical shock the green ground wire must be reinstalled  
before power is restored. Push the two slip-on terminals back onto the two tabs on the coil. The  
terminals, although not identical, are reversible.ox. 10 seconds).  
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NH Electric Steam Humidifier  
Periodic Maintenance Checklist & Quick Reference (p. 2 of 2)  
Unit Serial #: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  
Unit type:  
# of humidifiers: _____ Tag:_____________  
Voltage: _____V/___ph Steam output: ____lbs./hr  
Customer/Job:_______________ Address: ___________________________________  
Maintenance by: _____________ Date of maintenance:___/___/___  
_____________________________________________________________________________  
HOW TO INSTALL THE REPLACEMENT CYLINDER  
1.Reverse procedure should be followed to install new cylinder. Main disconnect is to be left open  
until cylinder is completely installed and reconnected.  
2.Ensure that the re-usable tie wrap and mounting brackets within the unit secure the cylinder  
properly.  
3.The cylinder plug wires are colour-coded in accordance with coloured dots beside the electrode pins  
on top of the cylinder.  
4.This colour coding must be adhered to when replacing cylinder plugs on pins.  
5.With cylinders having six primary voltage cylinder plugs, it should be noted that there are two of  
each colour.  
6.Care must be taken so that cylinder leads of the same color are always directly opposite each other  
as indicated by the dot formation on the top of the cylinder.  
7.The white cylinder plug on all units is for the high water sensor electrode, which always goes on the  
single pin surrounded by a plastic shoulder.  
8.Ensure that cylinder plugs fit snugly on the pins.  
9.If cylinder plugs become loose, it is best to obtain a new replacement plug. Consult factory.  
EXTENDED SHUTDOWN:  
1.Before disconnecting power to the humidifier for a period of extended shutdown, ALWAYS DRAIN  
the cylinder first.  
2.Do NOT leave the switch in the DRAIN position indefinitely as the drain coil could burn out. Leave  
the switch in the OFF position and “open” the main external fused disconnect to stop power to the  
humidifier.  
3.Close the shut off valve in the water supply line feeding the humidifier. Lock the cabinet door(s) to  
prevent unauthorized tampering. All doors are factory supplied with keyed locks.  
DO NOT LEAVE KEY IN LOCK. ACCESS SHOULD BE LIMITED TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL  
ONLY.  
4.NHMC 3 day drain: As long as the NHMC is powered, it will automatically drain the cylinder when  
there has not been a call for humidity for an extended period of time.  
5.The cylinder will remain empty until there is a call for humidity at which time the fill valve will open  
and refill the cylinder.  
This feature will reduce the possibility of corrosion of the electrodes and the possible accumulation of  
algae and bacteria growing in the cylinder.  
Remarks:  
_______________________________________________________________________________________  
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/ 5 5 0 - 6 0 0 / 3  
/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 3  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 3  
/ 2 0 8 / 3  
/ 5 5 0 - 6 0 0 / 3  
/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 3  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 3  
/ 2 0 8 / 3  
/ 5 5 0 - 6 0 0 / 3  
/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 3  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 3  
/ 2 0 8 / 3  
/ 5 5 0 - 6 0 0 / 3  
/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 3  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 3  
/ 2 0 8 / 3  
/ 5 5 0 - 6 0 0 / 3  
/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 3  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 3  
/ 2 0 8 / 3  
/ 5 5 0 - 6 0 0 / 3  
/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 3  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 3  
/ 2 0 8 / 3  
/ 5 5 0 - 6 0 0 / 3  
/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 3  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 3  
/ 2 0 8 / 3  
/ 5 5 0 - 6 0 0 / 1  
/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 1  
/ 3 4 7 / 1  
/ 2 7 7 / 1  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 1  
/ 2 0 8 / 1  
/ 5 5 0 - 6 0 0 / 1  
/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 1  
/ 3 4 7 / 1  
/ 2 7 7 / 1  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 1  
/ 2 0 8 / 1  
1 0 / 1 - 1 2 0 / 1  
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/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 3  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 3  
/ 2 0 8 / 3  
/ 5 5 0 - 6 0 0 / 3  
/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 3  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 3  
/ 2 0 8 / 3  
/ 5 5 0 - 6 0 0 / 3  
/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 3  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 3  
/ 2 0 8 / 3  
/ 5 5 0 - 6 0 0 / 3  
/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 3  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 3  
/ 2 0 8 / 3  
/ 5 5 0 - 6 0 0 / 3  
/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 3  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 3  
/ 2 0 8 / 3  
/ 5 5 0 - 6 0 0 / 3  
/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 3  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 3  
/ 2 0 8 / 3  
/ 5 5 0 - 6 0 0 / 3  
/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 3  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 3  
/ 2 0 8 / 3  
/ 5 5 0 - 6 0 0 / 1  
/ 4 4 0 - 4 8 0 / 1  
/ 3 4 7 / 1  
/ 2 7 7 / 1  
/ 2 2 0 - 2 4 0 / 1  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
NORTEC INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED and/or NORTEC AIR  
CONDITIONING INDUSTRIES LIMITED (hereinafter collectively referred to as THE  
COMPANY), warrant for a period of two years from date of shipment, that THE  
COMPANYs manufactured and assembled products, not otherwise expressly  
warranted (with the exception of the cylinder) are free from defects in material and  
workmanship. No warranty is made against corrosion, deterioration, or suitability of  
substituted materials used as a result of compliance with government regulations.  
THE COMPANYs obligations and liabilities under this warranty are limited to  
furnishing replacement parts to the customer, F.O.B. THE COMPANYs factory,  
providing the defective part(s) is returned freight prepaid by the customer. Parts used  
for repairs are warranted for the balance of the term of the warranty on the original  
humidifier or 90 days, whichever is longer.  
The warranties set forth herein are in lieu of all other warranties expressed or  
implied by law. No liability whatsoever shall be attached to THE COMPANY until said  
products have been paid for in full and then said liability shall be limited to the original  
purchase price for the product. Any further warranty must be in writing, signed by an  
officer of THE COMPANY.  
THE COMPANYs limited warranty on accessories, not of NORTECs  
manufacture, such as controls, humidistats, pumps, etc. is limited to the warranty of the  
original equipment manufacturer from date of original shipment of humidifier.  
THE COMPANY makes no warranty and assumes no liability unless the  
equipment is installed in strict accordance with a copy of the catalog and installation  
manual in effect at the date of purchase and by a contractor approved by THE  
COMPANY to install such equipment.  
THE COMPANY makes no warranty and assumes no liability whatsoever for  
consequential damage or damage resulting directly from misapplication, incorrect sizing  
or lack of proper maintenance of the equipment.  
THE COMPANY retains the right to change the design, specification and  
performance criteria of its products without notice or obligation.  
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Model # :_________________________  
Serial # :_________________________  
Cylinder # :_______________________  
Cylinder Last Replaced:  
_________________________  
MTH/DAY/YR  
_________________________  
MTH/DAY/YR  
_________________________  
MTH/DAY/YR  
NORTEC INDUSTRIES INC.  
NORTEC AIR CONDITIONING  
INDUSTRIES LTD*.  
P.O. Box 698  
826 Proctor Avenue  
Ogdensburg, NY 13669  
2740 Fenton Road  
Ottawa, ON K1T 3T7  
A WMH COMPANY  
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