mr.steam
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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
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LOCATING THE STEAM GENERATOR
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elect a location as near as practical to the steam room.
Typical locations include: closet, vanity cabinet, heated attic or basement.
The standard length of the cable for connecting the control to the steam generator is 30 feet. The steam genera-
tor and control must be located accordingly. A 60 foot cable is available as a special order part for iTempo
®
and AirTempo
®
, PN
103990-60 and PN 104117-60 for iSteam
®
. The maximum cable length is 60 feet.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The control cable should be run in a dedicated 1" conduit to facilitate installation and service.
DO NOT route iSteam, AirTempo, iTempo/Plus, iTempo, HomeWizard or iGenie control wiring inside conduit
together with power lines or close to hot water or steam piping. Doing so may result in an inoperative or hazardous installation.
(Items 1-4)
1.
DO NOT
install steambath generator inside steam room,
a shock hazard will occur
2.
DO NOT
install steambath generator outdoors or wher-
ever environmental conditions may result in a shock haz-
ard or affect performance of the generator.
3. To prevent damage to the steam generator or a fire haz-
ard
DO NOT
install steambath generator near
flammable or corrosive materials or chemicals such as
gasoline, paint thinners, or the like. Installation in areas
having high concentrations of chlorine (such as pool
equipment room) must be avoided.
4. Burn Hazard. Steam piping, safety valve, drain valve and
plumbing become hot during operation and remain hot
after shutdown for a period of time. Provide
appropriate protection, including insulating plumbing
lines. Avoid plumbing runs and steamhead locations that
can come in contact with bathers.
(Items 5-7)
5.
DO NOT
install steambath generator or plumbing lines in
unheated attic or any locations where water could freeze
and cause pipes to rupture and cause property damage.
6. Install steambath generator on a solid and level
surface. Provide supports under steam generator when
wall mounting. Keyhole slots are provided for wall mount-
ing. Insure the steam generator is properly secured and
level when mounting with keyhole slots to prevent dam-
age to the steam generator.
7. Install steambath generator in an upright position only
to prevent damage to the generator.
IMPORTANT NOTES: (Items 8-12)
8. Install anti-water hammer device as necessary.
9. Provide a minimum of (12) inches at both ends and top of
the steam generator or as required for servicing. See page 10.
10. Provide unions as required to facilitate installation
and disconnection of piping.
11. MrSteam controls can be located inside the steam room
or on the outside of the steam room. See the Control
Installation Manual for your specific control package for
specific details.
12. The MS series of steam generators are for residential
use only. Commercial or other nonresidential applications
void the warranty and may adversely affect product
performance and may represent a safety hazard.
MrSteam Generators (inclusive of the iTempo,
AirTempo and iSteam series Controls) are CE and UL listed.
Suitable for operation in ambient not
exceeding 45 °C (113˚ F)
WATER QUALITY INFORMATION
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or optimum results, the water supply should be tested prior to installation. If the
mineral content exceeds the following recommended limits, various external treat-
ment 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
Every 2 months, or more often in “hard”
water areas, the manual drain valve should
be opened fully flushing out accumulated
materials, salts and other particles which
are natural by-products of boiling water.
The optional AutoFlush System feature
automatically drains the MrSteam
®
genera-
tor 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.
