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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
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Locating the Steam Generator Unit
Select a location as near as practical to the steam room. Typical locations include: closet, vanity cabinet, heated attic or basement.
1.
Locate steambath generator within 25 feet of steam room.
NOTE: THE STANDARD LENGTH OF THE CABLE FOR CONNECTING THE CONTROL TO THE STEAM GENERATOR IS 30 FEET. THE STEAM GEN-
ERATOR AND CONTROL MUST BE LOCATED ACCORDINGLY. A 60 FOOT CABLE (PN 103922) IS AVAILABLE AS A SPECIAL ORDER PART.
2.
Do not install steambath generator inside steam room.
3.
Do not install steambath generator outdoors or wherever environmental conditions may affect the safety and/or
performance of the generator.
4.
Do not install steambath generator or plumbing lines in unheated attic or any locations where water could freeze.
5.
Do not install steambath generator near flammable or corrosive materials or chemicals such as gasoline, paint thinners, or the like.
Installation in areas having high concentrations of chlorine (such as pool equipment room) must be avoided.
6.
Install steambath generator on a solid and level surface. Keyhole slots are provided for wall mounting.
Insure the steam generator is properly secured and level when mounting with keyhole slots.
7.
Install steambath generator in an upright position only.
8.
Install anti-water hammer device as necessary.
9.
Provide a minimum of (12) inches at both ends and top of the steam generator or as required for servicing. See page 7.
10.
Provide unions as required to facilitate installation and disconnection of piping.
11.
IMPORTANT: Steam line, safety valve, drain valve, plumbing and steamheads become hot during operation and remain hot after shutdown
for a period of time. Provide appropriate protection, including insulating plumbing lines.
Avoid plumbing runs and steamhead locations that can come in contact with bathers.
12.
MrSteam controls can be located inside the steam room or on the outside of the steam room. See separate CONTROL INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS for specific details. If the controls are located outside the steamroom,
a remote sensor (part number MSTS) is required (see pages 20-29).
NOTE:
MrSteam Generators (inclusive of the Tempo series Controls) are CE and UL listed.
UL listing is for operation of the Tempo controls in wet environments.
The MS series of steam generators are for residential use only. Commercial or other non-residential
applications void the warranty and may adversely affect product performance. Use only MrSteam Tempo
®
series controls.
Typical MrSteam Installation
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FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.
Consult with qualified designer, architect or
contractor for steam room construction details.
Provide unions as required to facilitate
installation and disconnect of piping
Steam generator
Field installed
power supply
Field installed
steam supply pipe
Valve should be closed
when AutoFlush is not
installed
Control cable
Steam Head (shown with optional acrylic shield)
See page 6 for Steam Head Installation information
TEMPO
®
or
TEMPO/PLUS
®
Control
See page 21 for
installation information.
Field installed
water supply pipe