AMEREC STEAMBATH GENERATORS
(MODELS: AR4, AR5, AR6, AR7, AR8.5, AR10)
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Thank you for purchasing your new AMEREC steam generator. If we can be of any assistance do
not hesitate to call our Service Department at 1-800-331-0349.
FOR THE SAFETY OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PLEASE READ THE WARNINGS TO
THE RIGHT AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR STEAMBATH.
POST "STEAMBATH INSTRUCTIONS" LABEL OUTSIDE STEAMBATH FOR SAFETY
WARNINGS.
Electric Shock Hazard - High voltage exists
within this equipment. There are no user
serviceable parts in this equipment. All
installation and service to this equipment
should be performed by qualified licensed
personnel.
Do not exceed 30 minutes in a steambath.
Excessive exposure can be harmful to your
health. Excessive exposure can produce a
rapid pulse, light-headedness, weakness
or fainting. If you become uncomfortable
or experience any of the above conditions
exit the steambath immediately.
Steambaths can put undue stress on the
body. Therefore a steambath should be
used only under a doctor's direction if you:
Are pregnant
Have a heart condition
Have high blood pressure
Have circulatory problems
Are under the influence of alcohol
Are under the influence of drugs
Have diabetes
Are under the care of a physician
Are in generally poor health
Children should only use the steambath
under close adult supervision.
Scald Hazard: Do Not Touch the steam
head or trim during operation as they are
HOT. Stay at least 12 inches away from the
hot steam escaping from the steam head.
It is recommended that the steambath not
be operated for more than one timer cycle
without allowing the steam bath enclosure
to cool because of the following:
Certain construction materials may be
damaged by the higher than normal heat.
A scald hazard could be presented by bath
fixtures overheating.
Be careful when entering a steambath.
Escaping steam from an overheated steam
room may cause injury.
WARNING
1. Assure that both the power circuit and water
supply to the generator are ON.
2. To activate the steam press the control on. In 10
to 20 minutes the room should be comfortable enough
to begin taking a steam bath. The unit will turn off
automatically in 30 minutes. The average time spent
taking a steam bath is approximately 10 minutes.
3. Remove clothing and jewelry.
4. Enter the steam room and close the door to prevent
steam from escaping.
5. Relax and enjoy the warm steam releasing tense
muscles and refreshing the entire body.
6. If your steam room has a shower, a pleasant
experience can be achieved by taking a warm shower
while in the steam. You will find the contrast from
water to steam quite invigorating.
7. Pressing the control while the steam generator is
operating will shut it off.
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The steam generator, steam head, fittings and plumb-
ing connections should be inspected annually for
water leaks and damage.
The AR steam generator is equipped with a drain
valve for flushing sediments from the generator tank.
This procedure should be scheduled monthly or
more often depending on local water conditions and
steam bath usage.
FLUSHING PROCEDURE
1. The generator should be cool.
2. Turn control on.
3. Open the drain valve.
4. The unit will drain without heating the water.
5. Allow the water to run 10 minutes.
6. Close the drain valve.
SECTION 1: OPERATION OF YOUR NEW AMEREC GENERATOR
SECTION 2: MAINTENANCE OF THE AR SERIES
AR Series Owners Manual
