mr
.
steam
®
C L U B T H E R A P Y
Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual
_________________________________________________________________________________________
6
Installation
Plumbing
All plumbing shall be performed by a qualified licensed plumber
and in accordance with applicable National and local codes.
• Use unions on all pipe connections.
• Use only brass piping or rigid copper tubing as
permitted by codes.
• Do not use black, galvanized, PVC, or PEX pipe.
Water Supply
(
3
⁄
8
"
N P T
)
1. Connect to cold water line.
2. Provide a shut off valve in the water supply line upstream
of the steambath generator.
3. Do not overheat inlet solenoid valve with solder connections.
Overheating will damage parts.
4. Flush inlet water line thoroughly before making connection
to unit.
5. Strainer recommended upstream of feed water connection.
6. For best performance water pressure should be 15 to 20 psig.
Reduce pressure as required.
7. Provide anti-water hammer device as required.
8. Install an approved backflow preventer as required by local
codes
.
Drain
(1"
N P T
)
The drain from the generator should not share an undersink
trap, unless the generator is mounted higher than the sink.
A drain valve is provided to facilitate
servicing. Provide a drain line connection from steambath
generator drain valve according to National and local Codes.
Check local plumbing code for receptor, trap
and vent requirements. Do not connect Drain line and Safety
Valve line together.
Unit drains by gravity.
Do NOT connect the drain valve to the steam piping.
Safety Valve
( 3 ⁄4"
N P T
)
Where permitted by local codes, provide an outlet plumbing
connection for safety valve.
To insure proper and automatic safety valve
operation: DO NOT connect a shut off valve or a plug at safety
valve outlet. DO NOT connect a shut off valve or any construc-
tion in steam supply piping.
Condensation Pan
MrSteam strongly recommends the use of a condensation pan in
the unlikely event of a plumbing leak. Check local plumbing
codes for receptor, trap and vent requirements. Condensation
pans drain by gravity. The condensation pan is equipped with an
integral
3
⁄
4
" fitting. See page 14 for additional condensation pan
installation information.
AromaSteam
If the optional AromaSteam Electronic Oil Delivery System
(
PN
:
MS AROMA
) is to be installed, a 90 degree
T
plumbing fitting
must be installed at a designated location on the steam outlet line.
See the MrSteam Aroma-Steam Operation and Instruction Manual
for installation information before the steam piping is installed at
www.mrsteam.com technical downloads.
Steam Piping
(
1
⁄
2
"
N P T
)
1. Do not install any valve in steam piping. Flow of steam must
be unobstructed.
2. Use
1
⁄
2
inch brass pipe or copper tubing from unit to steam
head as permitted by codes.
3. Insulate steam piping with fiberglass pipe insulation or
similar insulation rated 212° F or higher.
4. Pitch steam piping
1
⁄
4
"per foot towards steam head or steam
generator to avoid valleys and trapping of condensate.
Failure to pitch the steam piping as required for
condensate to drain, may cause condensate to block the flow of
steam. Blocking the steam flow may cause steam pressure to dis-
charge boiling water through the steamhead, resulting in a scald-
ing hazard. Blocking the flow of steam may cause steam to dis-
charge through the safety valve, resulting in a scalding hazard.
A 1.5" hole in the steam room is required to
mount the steamhead.
Water Quality Information
For optimum results, the water supply should be tested prior
to installation. If the mineral content exceeds the following
recommended limits, various external treatment processes are
recommended to correct the problem.
An analysis of the on-site water must be made
by a recognized and reliable water treatment company to
ascertain the existing condition and treatment required.
Poor water quality can affect efficiency or result in steam
generator damage. Water contains impurities in solution and
suspension. These impurities concentrate in the generator. The
concentration of these impurities increases as more feedwater
is introduced into the generator and steam is produced. If the
suspended solids are allowed to concentrate beyond certain
limits, a deposit or “scale” will form on the generator internal
surfaces. This deposit can interfere with the proper generator
operation and cause generator failure. The concentration of
these impurities is generally controlled by the water quality
and by periodic draining of the generator.
RECOMMENDED FEEDWATER QUALITY
Hardness, ppm
8 – 85 (~0.5 – 5 gpg)
P-Alkalinity, ppm 85 – 410 (~5 – 24 gpg)
T. Alkalinity, ppm 200 – 500 (~7 – 0 gpg)
pH (strength of alkalinity)
8.0 – 11.4
The CT AutoFlush System feature automatically drains the
CT generator following each use. A time delay allows the
water to cool down (about two hours) before it drains by
gravity for a safe and gentle operation.
Steam
Generator
Steam
Generator
Steam
Generator
Steam
Generator
Steam
Generator
Steam
Piping
Steam
Head
Steam
Piping
Steam
Head
Steam
Piping
Steam
Head
Steam
Piping
Steam
Head
Steam
Piping
Steam
Head
Steam
Generator
Steam
Piping
Steam
Head