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K3 and KT3 OWNER'S MANUAL

4209-42  08/06/21

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Technical support:  1-320-286-3500        1-800-363-0251          [email protected]

  SECTION  5:  TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

The troubleshooting guide is meant as a general aid only.  There are no user serviceable parts in the generator.  All repairs should be performed by a qualified service 

person.  For additional assistance or the factory authorized service person nearest you, call:  AMEREC's Service Department at 1-800-363-0251.

SYMPTOMS

PROBABLE CAUSES

ACTION TO BE TAKEN

Control won't turn ON

(Display is Off)

Improper or no power supplied

or

Control improperly connected

or

Control cable faulty

or

Control is faulty

1. a. Make sure circuit breaker for generator is on

    b. Use a voltmeter to check the voltage across the two fuses on 

        the Printed Circuit Assembly (PCA) in the generator.

    c. Check fuses; if a fuse is blown, replace. If the fuse blows again, 

        

contact Support

2. Check that controls are installed per installation instructions.

3. Replace control cable. 

Contact support

.

4. Replace control. 

Contact support

.

Control OFF

(Unit still makes steam)

Generator faulty

Turn off the circuit breaker then 

contact Support.

Water runs out of steamhead

Generator Faulty

1. Turn off the breaker

2. Turn off the water supply

3. 

Contact Support

.

Steam room too hot or cold

Temperature setting needs changing

1. See section 3: Setting Time and Temp

2. 

Contact Support

Control ON, Displays >>>°

Steambath temperature 

over 132°F (55°C)

or

Sensor faulty

1. If the bath is too hot, turn off the circuit breaker and 

contact Support

2. Treat as E002

Control won't turn OFF

(Display is ON)

Control faulty

Replace the control. 

Contact Support

Control ON (Display ON)

(Time & Temp display properly)

Unit Won't steam

Unit has not filled completely

or

Generator is faulty

1. Wait at least 10 minutes after turning on the control

2. 

Contact Support

Unable to adjust TIME or TEMP

Control faulty

or

Generator faulty

1. Replace control. C

ontact Support

2. Replace generator's PCA. C

ontact Support

Sudden increases in rate water 

sputters out of steam head

Contaminants in the water

supply causing foaming

Flush tank at least 3 times - refer to Section 5: Maintenance

Control displays E001

Steam room temperature error code

Open sensor or sensor cable. C

ontact Support

Control displays E002

Steam room temperature error code

Shorted sensor or sensor cable. C

ontact Support

Control displays E055

Steam room temperature error code

Room too hot. C

ontact Support

Содержание K3

Страница 1: ...approximately 10 minutes 6 Pressing the control s on off switch while the steam generator is operating will shut it off 7 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 SECTION 1 USING THE K3 KT3 WITH An AMEREC GENERATOR AK STEAM GENERATOR K3 and KT3 WARNING Electrica...

Страница 2: ...t or possibly pregnant women should consult a physician regarding correct exposure e Obese persons and persons with a history of heart disease low or high blood pressure circulatory system problems or diabetes should consult a physician before using a steambath f Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a steambath since some medi cation may induce drowsiness while other me...

Страница 3: ...ustable from 5 to 60 minutes in 5 minute increments A jumper on the steamer board may be set for a bath time settable up to 24 hours max in 1 hour increments To check the time setting turn on the steam bath then press the TIME switch The set time will immediately be displayed Continue holding the switch for 5 seconds and the setting will begin to change Continue pressing the switch and the TIME se...

Страница 4: ...ox and the tiles should be finished over the plate and up to the hole edges to leave the control s mounting hole clear See Figure 4 3 INSTALL K3 or KT3 CONTROL The low voltage K3 control can be mounted directly to a finished wall either inside or outside the steam room The low voltage KT3 control must be mounted in side the steam room See step 2 above The control cable should already be roughed in...

Страница 5: ...eaker then contact Support Water runs out of steamhead Generator Faulty 1 Turn off the breaker 2 Turn off the water supply 3 Contact Support Steam room too hot or cold Temperature setting needs changing 1 See section 3 Setting Time and Temp 2 Contact Support Control ON Displays Steambath temperature over 132 F 55 C or Sensor faulty 1 If the bath is too hot turn off the circuit breaker and contact ...

Страница 6: ...his procedure should be scheduled monthly or more often depending on local water conditions and steam bath usage Flushing Procedure The generator should be cool before starting 1 Use the control to start a bath Immediately go to the generator and open the manual drain open is with the handle in line with the drain pipe closed has the handle pointing straight out over the side of the pipe 2 Allow t...

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