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AK INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

4211-1551 06/18/18 Technical Support: 1-425-951-1120 1-800-363-0251 [email protected] Page

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Description

Page

Important Safety Instruction

3-6

Mounting the Generator

7-8

Water Quality Requirements

Plumbing Instructions

9-12

Wiring Instructions

Electrical Information Chart

Bath Control Installation

14-16

Control Options

Initial Start

Contact Information

Wiring Diagrams

19-20

AK System Installation Instructions

Appendix

Summary of Contents for AK11

Page 1: ...ighest kW steamer should be the primary unit Each steamer should have its own automatic drain For commercial use we recommend checking with your local inspectors to confirm the AK system is acceptable for your use Many jurisdictions will require an ASME boiler for commercial use AK steamers are not boilers Note The AK steamer may be configured for single or three phase power during installation IM...

Page 2: ...ion Description Page Important Safety Instruction 3 6 1 Mounting the Generator 7 8 2 Water Quality Requirements 8 3 Plumbing Instructions 9 12 4 Wiring Instructions 12 Electrical Information Chart 13 5 Bath Control Installation 14 16 6 Control Options 17 7 Initial Start 18 Contact Information 18 Wiring Diagrams 19 20 AK System Installation Instructions Appendix ...

Page 3: ...their terminals in the generator Service only by authorized personnel All plumbing must be installed by a licensed plumber in accordance with all applicable local and national codes Install indoors only Protect from freezing Generator must be level side to side and end to end The pressure relief valve and generator drain must be installed in such a fashion that the risk of scalding is reduced to a...

Page 4: ...le générateur Service uniquement par le personnel autorisé Toute la tuyauterie doit être installé par un plombier sous licence conformément à tous les codes locaux et nationaux applicables Installer à l intérieur uniquement Protéger du gel Générateur doit être mise à niveau latérale et l extrémité à l autre La valve de limitation de pression et purge du générateur doit être installé de telle façon...

Page 5: ... 06 18 18 Technical Support 1 425 951 1120 1 800 363 0251 support amerec com Page 5 of 20 POST WARNING LABEL OUTSIDE STEAMBATH FOR SAFETY WARNINGS Étiquette d avertissement Extérieur poste baiin de vapeur pour les avertissements relatifs à la sécurité ...

Page 6: ... pas destiné à être utilisé par toute personne y compris les enfants avec toutes leurs capacités physiques sensorielles ou mentales ou qui manquent d expérience ou de connaissances à moins qu ils aient la supervision ou de la formation sur l utilisation du bain de vapeur par une personne responsable de leur sécurité 3 Avertissement Pour réduire les risques de blessures ne pas permettre aux enfants...

Page 7: ...r space 5 The location must allow access for service Provide clearance for plumbing and electrical service and for element removal See Diagram 1 6 The steam line should slope to allow condensation to drain The mounting location should minimize the number of bends and elbows in the steam line 7 The mounting location should allow for a drain hook up 8 The steam line should be less than 20ft 6 m long...

Page 8: ...which can cause a deposit or scale to form on the internal surfaces This deposit or scale can interfere with the equipment s proper operation and even cause premature boiler or generator failure Concentration of impurities is generally controlled by treating the feedwater and or blowing down the generator or boiler when it is not heating The blow down process involves removing a portion of the tan...

Page 9: ... the line for each generator to allow easier servicing later if needed and for emergency shut off Make sure the shut off is open providing water to the generator before first turning the on IMPORTANT Water pressure required 20 100 psi 138 690 kPa If the generator is mounted in a place difficult for the home owner to access the water supply shut off valve should be located where it can be quickly a...

Page 10: ...team room Drill prepare a 1 3 8 35 mm hole for the steam line entry Center the 1 2 copper steam pipe in the hole See Diagram 4 Terminate the steam line with a 1 2 NPT male adapter Stub the line out into the room 3 8 9 5 mm from the finished surface Secure the steam line to a structural member 3 INSTALL STEAM HEAD INSULATOR Fill in gap using 100 Silicone caulk between steam pipe and finished wall s...

Page 11: ...alve installed to allow draining the tank for cleaning and maintenance A manual ball valve is supplied An electronic ball valve is available in the ADK Autodrain option When installed Autodrain automatically rinses and empties the steam tank approximately 25 minutes after a steam bath stops This cleans the tank to reduce problems caused by poor water quality and ensures every steam bath starts wit...

Page 12: ... to the power terminal block as indicated on the wire diagram for your voltage and phase This may require moving factory installed jumper Do not change the steamer s internal jumpers or wiring Only the supply wiring side of the terminal blocks require configuration by the installer c Connect the Earth wire to the copper Earth ground lug d Cover the supply wires inside the steamer with a protective...

Page 13: ...l VAC 208 230 240 208 230 240 AK4 5 208 22 30 240 16 18 19 20 30 30 AK7 5 208 36 50 240 27 30 31 40 40 40 AK11 208 18 36 30 50 240 40 44 46 50 60 60 AK14 208 24 42 30 60 240 18 33 20 36 21 38 30 50 30 50 30 50 Nominal Amps at operating VAC 3 phz Recommended Breaker Model VAC 208 230 240 400 415 208 230 240 400 415 AK4 5 208 14 20 240 9 10 0 10 9 6 0 6 3 15 15 15 15 15 AK7 5 208 21 30 240 16 17 3 1...

Page 14: ...ully connect the sensor cable to the sensor The cable end should slide into place and lock Run a light bead of silicone around the back surface of the sensor and slide it into the wall with the metal sensor tube pointed down Tape the sensor to the wall until the silicone has set up Connect the steam generator end of the cable to the sensor jack located along the top edge of the steamer s circuit b...

Page 15: ...ecurely against the finished wall Do not over tighten the mounting screws Add a little silicone over the screw heads to seal the screw holes 3 Install the decorative cover plate by sliding the top of the cover plate over the tab on the top of the control housing and pushing on the bottom of the cover plate to complete the snap fit See Diagram 11 4 Route the generator end of the control cable throu...

Page 16: ... the steam room The R30i does not control the temperature in the steam room Use a 1 1 2 36 mm hole saw to drill a hole in the finished steam room wall where the control is to be mounted the control cable should already be roughed in to this location See Diagram 13 Locate the control cable pull it out through the hole and connect the cable wires to the terminal block on the back of the R30i circuit...

Page 17: ...tions 1 and 2 S30A position 2 is 5VDC and the timer s switch will connect the 5V back to S30A position 1 to turn the steam bath on Do Not connect any other voltage to this circuit There will be no temperature control and the steam bath will not automatically time out The bath will heat as long as the time switch is closed Jumper Positions 3 SELECT TEMPERATURE DISPLAY K60 and KT60 use only For inst...

Page 18: ... and the water valve should turn off The control should not be lit 4 Press the ON OFF switch again The control should light 5 Within one minute the unit should again produce steam It should call for water once every two minutes or more depending on its power rating It s normal for the flow of steam out the steam head to slow for up to 10 seconds each time the unit calls for water 6 The unit will s...

Page 19: ...NORM EXT TIMER 60 min 24 HR TO AK STEAMERS FOR GANGING SYSTEMS INPUT FROM ANOTHER AK STEAMER FOR GANGING SYSTEMS FROM K60AND OR KT60 CONTROLS CONNECTAK TEMP SENSOR WITH K60 ONLY OPTIONAL R30i OPTIONAL R30K SERVICE PINS JUMP FOR ON OFF MOMENTARY WATER i OPTIONAL AUTODRAIN AK IN G1 G2 S60A S60B S30B S30A FOR R30i FOR R30K WHEN GANGING STEAMERS RED BLACK BLUE COPPER TERMINAL BLOCK JUMPERS FACTORY PRO...

Page 20: ... 5 6 7 8 9 1 220 240V 220 240V NEUTRAL 220 240V NEUTRAL 240V Models 208 to 240V 1 phz AK4 5 AK7 5 AK11 208 to 240V 1 phz AK14 use 2 Circuits 240V Models See Note 2 208 to 240V 3 phz North America 240V Models North America 240V Models North America 220 to 240V N AK4 5 AK7 5 AK11 220 to 240V N AK14 use 2 Circuits 240V Models See Note 2 380 to 415V 3N AK4 5 to AK14 240V Models 240V Models Internation...

Page 21: ...0 79 05 21 07 Amerec Steam Generators are listed by ETL The steamers come assembled and ready for installation Check that the size and rating of the steamers are suitable for your application refer to Steam Room Construction and Generator Sizing Guide Amerec document 4211 36 Amerec AK Steam Systems consist of one AK steamer acting as a primary steamer which may control one or two other AK steamers...

Page 22: ...ly recommended in order to remove excess steam from the steambath or shower area It is strongly recommended that no exhaust fan be installed inside the steam room Doing so will result in a loss of heat and steam through the exhaust fan and port Insulate all steam lines and drain lines within the enclosed space Each steamer must be provided with at least six 6 inches for wiring access at the contro...

Page 23: ...INES DIAGRAM 4 SOME TYPICAL DRAIN LINES DIAGRAM 5 TYPICAL STEAM LINES IMPORTANT Input water pressure must be 20 100 psi 138 689 kPa If the generators are mounted in a place difficult for the home owner to access the water supply shut off valve should be located where it can be quickly accessed in an emergency Do not use a saddle valve or saddle fitting for the water shut off valve Flush water supp...

Page 24: ...ividual installation instructions document 4211 1551 for details regarding plumbing of the individual steamers in your system INSTALL THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE Each steamer must have its own pressure safety valve 10psi 69 kPa Connect the input of the pressure relief valve into its port on the steamer The valve must be within 6 150 mm of the steam tank Run a 3 4 copper pipe from the valve to an app...

Page 25: ...power terminal block Refer to the wiring diagrams to determine your connection points and the necessary jumper connection Connections can be varied to use either single phase or 3 phase or 3 phase Neutral Connect the earth ground to the ground lug green screw Notes Two power circuits are required for 208V AK11s and for 208V and 240V AK14s Supply voltage must be 200V or higher 240V models may be us...

Page 26: ... the units should again produce steam The generators should call for water once every two minutes or more depending on their power rating It s normal for the flow of steam out the steam head to slow for up to 10 seconds each time a unit calls for water 7 The units will shut down automatically in 60 minutes or the time set using a K60 or KT60 control When the time runs out the steam will stop and t...

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