3. Steam Generator Installation
The Steam Generator should be mounted in a location
convenient for hook-up and service by the Plumber and
Electrician.
CAUTION:
The steam generator is designed to be used
ONLY in an upright and level position, to do otherwise
would damage the unit and void the warranty.
a)
b)
c)
d)
The steam generator can be mounted to a wall or set
on the floor. However, the unit must be secured. To
secure the unit to a vertical wall, loosen the two
screws holding the electrical access cover, remove
cover (see Figure 1). Located inside the cabinet
near the top left and right corners are mounting
holes. Place top cover back and secure.
Connect the 3/8” water supply, described in Section
2 to the Steam Generator by first soldering a 3/8”
valve into the previously installed water line. The
valve must be kept in an open position during normal
operation. In areas where high water pressure may
be a problem a water hammer arrestor or a pressure
regulator should be installed. Complete water
supply by connecting 3/8” copper tubing from the
valve to the water inlet compression fitting. Refer to
Plumbing Diagram below.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT use a “saddle valve” or
piercing type valve for water connection.
Connect the steam line from rough-in location
described in Section 2 to the ¾” nipple on the steam
generator using a union.
In the shower, place the center of the escutcheon
onto the steam pipe and screw the steamhead into
place. Care must be taken not to scratch the
steamhead or escutcheon with wrench. Be sure the
steam slot in the steamhead is facing down. After
the plumbing connections are complete the
electrician may finish wiring the unit.
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Steam Pipe
Apply silicone around
the steam pipe to form
a water tight seal
Escutcheon
Steamhead
Tighten the screw to the
steamhead with the screw
to face down
Installation Instruction for Steamhead & Escutcheon
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Be sure the steam pipe is installed with the proper
length pipe protruding through the wall.
Apply silicone sealant around the pipe to seal the
pipe to the wall.
Slip the Escutcheon over the steamhead loosely.
Screw on the steamhead making sure the steam
opening is facing down.
Hold the Escutcheon against the wall and tighten the
retaining screw facing down.
IMPORTANT:
An optional steam diffuser
(Not Included) is strongly recommended for
small steam rooms. This option helps to
better diffuse the steam and makes the
steambath more comfortable. This option
may not be necessary in larger steam rooms
where the bather is sitting a few feet away
from the steamhead.
WARNING:
When installing a steam pipe into a steam
room made out of Acrylic, Cultured Marble, Corian,
Swanstone, Resin, Plastic or an equivalent type of
material, consult the manufacturer of the material for their
recommendation on location of the steam pipe. Verify that
the type of material used for the construction of the steam
room is rated for a steam room environment. When
installing a steam pipe, in the mentioned material type
rooms, it is very critical in making sure that when the
steam pipe protrudes into the steam room that it is
centered in its 1¼” hole and does not touch the edge of
the wall material around the steam pipe.
Figure 2: Plumbing Diagram
(Supplied with control package)
Steam Generator
Water Level Probe
Electric Water
Solenoid Valve
Hot or Cold
Incoming Water
Supply
Shut-off
Valve
Union
(Required)
Free Flowing
Steam Line
Pressure Safety Valve
Connect to Indirect Waste
or as Required by Local Codes.
IMPORTANT:
Install
steam head 18” above
the shower floor or 6”
above the rim of the
Bathtub.
Optional Auto Drain Valve
Connect to Indirect Waste
or as Required by Local Codes.
