
Page 36 • DRI-STEEM GTS Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
D i s p e r s i o n : I n t e r c o n n e c t i n g p i p i n g
r e q u i r e m e n t s
C A U T I O N !
Failure to follow the recommendations in
this section can result in excessive back
pressures on the humidifier. This will result
in unacceptable humidification system
performance such as leaking gaskets, blown
water seals, erratic water level control, and
spitting condensate from the dispersion
tube(s).
Connecting humidifier to dispersion assembly with vapor hose
• Always support vapor hose to prevent sags or low spots and to
maintain a minimum pitch of 2"/ft (15%) back to the humidifier.
• See the maximum steam carrying capacity table on the next page.
• Use DRI-STEEM vapor hose. Other manufacturers of vapor
hose may use unacceptable release agents or material mixes
that can affect humidifier system performance adversely. Using
hose from alternative manufacturers increases the possibility of
tank foaming and accelerated aging. Foaming causes condensate
discharge at the dispersion assembly.
• Do not use vapor hose in outdoor applications.
• Do not insulate vapor hose. Insulation causes accelerated heat
aging, causing the vapor hose to become hard and susceptible to
failure due to cracks.
• The steam outlet on the humidifier is sized to the output of the
humidifier. DO NOT use hose with an inside diameter (ID)
smaller than the humidifier steam outlet.
• If the humidifier must be located above the dispersion assembly,
use the recommended installation as shown on Page 38.
• For single tube applications, see the hose kit sizing table on
Page 39.
Connecting humidifier to dispersion assembly
with tubing or pipe
• See the table on Page 40 for interconnecting tubing and pipe
pitch requirements for single tube and multiple tube applications.
See the table on Page 45 for interconnecting tubing and pipe
pitch requirements for Rapid-sorb applications.
• The steam outlet on the humidifier is sized to the output of the
humidifier. DO NOT use interconnecting tubing or pipe with an
inside diameter (ID) smaller than the humidifier steam outlet.
C A U T I O N ! Reducing the inside diameter of the
interconnecting piping will result in the internal humidifier
system pressure exceeding the parameters for acceptable
performance.
• Steam supply adapters are available from DRI-STEEM. These
adapters convert a tubing outlet on the humidifier to threaded
pipe, allowing a pipe connection.
• 90° elbows are not recommended; use two 45° elbows, 1' (0.3 m)
apart.
• Thin wall tubing heats up faster and causes less start-up loss than
heavy wall pipe.
More on the next page ▶
W A R N I N G !
The evaporating chamber is designed as a
non-pressurized vessel. DO NOT restrict
piping where steam exits the humidifier.
DO NOT install a shut-off valve on the piping
connecting the evaporating chamber to the
steam outlet.
Installation
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