INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL,
ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMER, SX-34EC, SX-55EC
DRAIN CONNECTIONS
FIGURE 1
The drain connection must be 1½"
(37.5 mm) IPS down, preferably with one or
two elbows only, maximum length 6 feet
(1830 mm) horizontal and piped to an open
gap type drain (Figure 1). Drain pipe
should be copper. DO NOT use PVC pipe
– PVC pipe may lose its rigidity or glue may
fail.
CAUTION: To avoid
injury or damage to the
steamer, do not connect
solidly to any drain
connection.
WATER QUALITY
The water supply connected to the steam generator should meet the following guidelines:
Failure to comply with water quality statement on page 4 may void the warranty.
Water supplies vary from one location to another. Other factors affecting steam generation are
iron content, chlorides, and dissolved gasses. A local water treatment specialist should be
consulted before installing any steam generating equipment.
Untreated water contains scale producing minerals which can precipitate onto the surfaces in
the generator tank. Due to the temperatures in the generator, the minerals can bake onto the
surfaces and components. This can result in early component failure and reduced product life.
Mineral scale on components causes several problems:
1. The surfaces of the heating devices become coated with scale, reducing the heat transfer
efficiency. This can produce hot spots on the heating elements and result in premature
failure.
Part No. 10079R5
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2018-11-27
