Saunacore KWS 10.5, Installation Manual & Owner'S Manual

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S TEAMCORE
BEFORE INSTALLING
Read these instructions before installation or service. Although the
Steamcore Steam Bath Generator has been fully qualified for shipment by
Saunacore, the following must be reviewed for proper, safe and
enjoyable steam bathing.
Verify that the model and accessories are correct, including line voltage.
Insure steambath generator has been correctly sized for the steam room.
Pay particular attention to room volume and construction.
Marble or glass walls and ceilings, or exterior walls "ENLARGE" the room's
size, requiring a generator larger than one based only on the room's cubic
foot (L x H x W) volume.
The physical size of the unit, clearance for plumbing , servicing, and its
distance from the steam room must all be considered before final
installation.
IMPORTANT
Steamcore units are intended to be operated with a Steamcore timer
and/or temperature control only, and are to be installed strictly in
accordance with the specific instructions supplied with these optional
accessories and the information contained in this manual.
CAUTION!
Steamcore steam generators are connected to extremely high line voltage
and contain live electrical components. All installation and service to be
performed by qualified electricians and plumbers only. Installation or
service by unqualified persons may void the warranty.
Installation Instructions
Pressure Safety Valve(s) - (Supplied Only - must be installed on-site by plumber).
1. Safety valve is a safety equipment in order to prevent too much steam pressure in the steam generator
due to various reasons; such as, steam line blockage, undersized steam lines, steam line traps, plugged
steam outlets (vandalism), etc.
2. The pressure limit range of the safety valve(s) supplied is 15 psi.
A Pressure Safety Valve (Steam Pressure Valve) has been supplied with this steam generator unit.
The steam generator has a mounting location (labelled) for the pressure safety valve.
A qualified licensed plumber must install the supplied pressure safety valve during installation of the steam
generator. Attach by screwing the pressure valve onto the steam generator in the designated location
using hi-heat silicone and allow to cure 24 hours before using steam generator.
The pressure safety valve must be installed by a qualified licensed experienced plumber.
Steam generators 18 KW (18000 watts) and higher will have a factory installed 10 psi Steam Pressure Switch.
This switch will cut power to the steam generator when the inside boiler tank or steam line(s) pressure exceeds 10 psi.
The switch will reset and activate power when the pressure drops below the 10 psi factory set range.