11Site Planning
Condair MLP
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4 Site Planning
4.1 Prior to Starting
The basic principles for planning described below are theoretical ones. In practice, the necessary hu-
midication capacity is inuenced by parameters that cannot be covered by this documentation. For
this reason, the values that were determined in theory have to be complemented by practical values or
corrected in many cases. Condair’s technical service team will be pleased to assist you.
Notes on the planning of direct room air humidiî‚¿cation systems in one or more zones.
Proceed as follows when selecting and/or dimensioning the air humidiî‚¿cation system:
• Determine the volume of the room and the air changes
• Determine the set points (temperature and humidity/relative humidity)
• Determine the humidication areas
• Calculate the maximum humidication capacity
• Dene the device requirements
• Determine the placement of zone valves and hygrostats
4.2 General Notes on Positioning
The positioning of a system is always determined during planning and noted in the system documents.
Prior to mounting the ML Direct Room Humidiî‚¿cation heads, ensure that all hose layouts, distances
between heads and atomization clearances have been considered and adhered to, as per the ML Heads
Installation Guide.
The recommended hose layouts, distances between humidiî‚¿cation heads and atomization clearances,
are shown in the ML Heads Installation Guide. Consult local and national installation regulations. Condair
does not accept responsibility for violations of the installation codes.
The following general positioning notes, however, have to be read and complied with in any case:
• Make sure that the construction (rafter, beam, wall, pillar, ceiling construction, etc.) on which the
devices and/or system components will be mounted disposes of a sufî‚¿cient load-carrying capacity
and is suitable for î‚¿xing
• Position the Condair ML Direct Room Heads in such a way to enable the atomized mist to spread
freely. When the mist is prevented from spreading by obstacles (e.g. ceilings, beams, ventilation
ducts, airow, machinery, etc.), turbulences can build up and condensation may occur as a result.
• ML Heads Installation Guide shows the recommended clearances, of the expansion of the atomi-
zation stream, and the clearances that have to be maintained. These are ideal and recommended
maximum capacities using ML nozzles. Different weather, climate and indoor conditions can alter
the spread and distance of the mist.
• As shown in ML Heads Installation Guide, when the nozzles and humidication heads are placed
one opposite the other, make sure that a minimum distances are adhered to. This will avoid the
streams to condensate each other.
• Pay close attention to the airow of the room. Do not install humidication heads or nozzles in the
immediate vicinity of a supply, return or exhaust system or of a cold-air inlet.