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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.
NOTE:
The standard length of the cable for connecting the control to the steam generator is 30 feet.
The steam generator and control must be located accordingly. A 60 foot cable (PN 103978-60) is
available as a special order part if the installation requires a longer cable.
(ItEMS 1-7)
1. DO NOT install steambath generator or plumbing lines in
unheated attic or any locations where water could freeze.
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 perfor-
mance of the generator.
4. DO NOT install steambath generator near flammable or cor-
rosive materials or chemicals such as gasoline, paint thin-
ners, or the like. Installation in areas having high concentra-
tions of chlorine (such as pool equipment room) must be
avoided.
5. 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.
6. Install steambath generator in an upright position only.
7. Steam line, safety valve, drain valve, plumbing and steam-
heads 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.
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MPORTANT NOTES:
(ItEMS 8-12)
8. Install anti-water hammer device as necessary.
9. Provide a minimum of (12) inches on the plumbing
side and top of the steam generator or as required for
servicing. See page 5.
10.Provide unions to facilitate installation and
disconnection of piping.
11.The SteamStart® control may be located inside the steam
room or outside of the steam room. See SteamStart
Installation section (pg. 12) for specific details.
NOTE:
MrSteam Generators (inclusive of the SteamStart®
series controls) are CE and UL listed.
The Steam@home
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steam generator
is suitable for operation in ambient temperature not
exceeding 45°C (113˚ F)
The SAH 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 SteamStart® control.
WATER QUALITY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For optimum results, the water supply should be tested prior to initial startup. If the mineral con-
tent exceeds the following recommended limits, various external treatment processes may be used to correct the problem.
NOTE:
An analysis of the on-site water must be made by a recognized and reliable water treatment
company to ascertain the existing condition and treatment required.
RECOMMENDED FEEDWATER QUALITY
Hardness, ppm
8 – 85 (~0.5 – 5 gpg)
P-Alkalinity, ppm
85 – 410 (~5 – 24 gpg)
T. Alkalinity, ppm
200 – 500 (~7 – 0 gpg)
pH (strength of alkalinity) 8.0 – 11.4
Every 2 months, or more often in “hard” water areas, the manual drain valve should be opened fully flushing out accumulat-
ed materials, salts and other particles which are natural by-products of boiling water. See page 13 for draining information.
Water quality can affect efficiency or result in boiler damage if neglected. Water contains impurities in solution and suspen-
sion. These impurities concentrate within the steam generator tank. The concentration of these impurities increases as more
feedwater is introduced into the steam generator tank and steam is produced. If the impurities are allowed to concentrate
beyond certain limits, a deposit or “scale” will form on the steam generator tank’s internal
surfaces. This deposit can interfere with the proper generator operation and cause generator failure. The concentration of
these impurities is generally controlled by the feed water quality and periodically by draining the generator.
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