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STEAM ROOM GUIDELINES
To prevent slip and fall ha
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or non-slip floor strips must be installed in the steam room.
Applies to 1-9
1. The steam room must be completely enclosed, with full walls,
door, floor and ceiling as required to contain the steam and
prevent moisture damage outside the steam room.
2. It is recommended that a gasketed door is used for steam
containment.
3. Check the suitability of any materials with the
manufacturer. All steam room surfaces and products must be
constructed of heat-resistant and water-resistant, non-corro-
sive surface, such as tile, marble, molded acrylic, or other
non-porous material.
4. Provide a floor drain for condensate gravity drainage.
5. No heating, venting or air conditioning devices
should be installed inside the steam room.
PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
WATER QUALITY
Applies to 1-5
1. The water supply should be tested prior to installation. If
the mineral content exceeds the following recommended
limits, water treatment is recommended.
RECOMMENDED FEEDWATER QUALITY
Hardness, ppm
8 – 85 (~0.5 – 5 gpg)
P-Alkalinity, ppm 85 – 410 (~5 – 24 gpg)
T. Alkalinity, ppm 200 – 500 (~12 – 30 gpg)
pH (strength of alkalinity)
8.0 – 11.4
2. An analysis of the water must be made by a recognized and
reliable water treatment company to ascertain the condition
and treatment required.
3. Poor water quality can affect steam generator efficiency
and/or result in steam generator damage. Water contains
impurities in solution and suspension. These impurities con-
centrate in the generator. The concentration of these impu-
rities increases as more water is introduced into the genera-
tor and steam is produced. A deposit or “scale” will form
on the generator internal surfaces. This deposit can inter-
fere with the proper generator operation and cause genera-
tor failure. The concentration of these impurities is generally
controlled by the water quality and by periodic draining of
the generator.
4. In “hard” water areas, the manual drain valve should
be opened as required to fully flush out accumulated
materials, salts and other particles which are natural
by-products of boiling water.
5. The optional AutoFlush automatically drains the
generator following each use. A time delay allows the
water to cool down (about two hours) before it drains
by gravity for a safe and gentle operation. See page
19 for additional AutoFlush information.
6. Steam room tile construction information is available
from the Tile Council of America, Inc. by purchasing
the TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation.
Tel. (864) 646-8453 or www.tileusa.com.
7. Steam room windows should be double paned and
tempered safety glass.
8. For optimal results, limit steam room ceiling height
to 8 feet. Exceeding 8 feet may require a higher-
rated steam generator. See page 6 for additional
steam generator sizing information.
9. The information in this manual should be used in
conjunction with consultations with an architect,
designer and contractor in determining factors nec-
essary in providing a suitable and safe steam room.
