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CX SERIES Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual
INST
ALLER
WATER SUPPLY (3
⁄
8" NPT)
Install a shut off valve in the water supply
line.
It is recommended to install a strainer in
the water supply line.
Install an anti-water hammer device as
required.
Install an approved backflow preventer as
required by local codes.
Connect the generator to a cold water
line.
Water feed line may be flexible copper
tubing, braided hose, PVC or PEX if permissible by
local codes.
Do not overheat inlet solenoid valve with
solder connections. Overheating will damage parts
and may result in a water leak.
Flush inlet water line thoroughly before
making connection to the generator.
To reduce operating noise, reduce feed
water pressure to between 15 - 20 psi is
recommended. Optional pressure reducing valve part
number 104198.
DRAIN (1" NPT)
Do not connect the generator drain line
to an undersink trap.
Do not drain into a steam enclosure or
any location where accidental contact with drain water
may occur.
Do not connect the drain valve to the
steam piping. Connecting the drain line to the steam
piping may allow boiling water to discharge through
the steamhead causing a scalding hazard.
A drain valve is provided to facilitate
maintenance and servicing. Provide a drain line
connection from steambath generator drain valve
according to National and Local Codes.
Check local plumbing code for receptor,
trap and vent requirements.
Do not connect Drain line and Safety
Valve line together.
The steam generator drains by gravity.
Plumb all drain lines accordingly.
See Condensation pan instructions for
installation of the optional Condensation Pan.
SAFETY VALVE (3
⁄
4" NPT)
Where permitted by local codes, provide an outlet
plumbing connection for safety valve.
To insure proper and automatic safety
valve operation do not connect a shut off valve or a
plug at safety valve outlet.
Do not connect a shut off valve or any
obstruction to the safety valve.
Do not connect the safety valve
output to the steam piping.
