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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
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INSTALLATION
PLUMBING
All plumbing shall be performed by a qualified licensed plumber and
in accordance with applicable National and local codes.
•Useunionsonallpipeconnections.
•Useonlybrasspipingorcoppertubingaspermittedbycodes.
•Donotuseblack,galvanized,PVCpipeorPEX.
WAtEr SUPPLy (3⁄8” NPt)
1. Connect hot or cold water line. If hot water line is used water temperature should not exceed 130° F.
2. Provide a shut off valve in the water supply line upstream of the steambath generator.
3. Do not overheat inlet solenoid valve with solder connections. Overheating will damage the valve.
4. Flush inlet water line thoroughly before making connection to unit.
5. Strainer recommended upstream of feed water connection.
6. For best performance water pressure should be 15 to 20 psig.
Reduce pressure as required using a suitable pressure reducing valve.
7. Provide anti-water hammer device as required.
8. Install an approved backflow preventer as required by code.
StEAM oUtLEt (3⁄8” NPt)
1. Do not install any valve in steam line. Flow of steam must be unobstructed.
2. Use 1/2-inch brass pipe or copper tubing from unit to steam head as permitted by codes.
3. Insulate steam line using pipe insulation rated 250° F minimum.
4. Pitch steam line 1/4” per foot towards steam head or steam generator to avoid valleys and trapping of condensate.
IMPORTANT NOTE
: Running the steam line down and then up will create a trap blocking the flow of steam.
NOTE
: A 1.5” diameter hole in the steam room is required to mount the steamhead.
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 in steam supply pipe.
DO NOT connect the safety-valve output into the steam line
MANUAL DrAIN VALVE (1⁄4” NPt)
Unit drains by gravity. See page 13 for draining instructions
DRIP PAN
(PN 103867)
Mr. Steam strongly recommends the use of a drip pan in the
unlikely event of a plumbing leak.
Locate the drip pan on a solid level surface and place the steam
generator inside the drip pan. Insure the steam generator is level
(see page 4 for locating the steam generator).
The drip pan is equipped with an integral female 3⁄4” NPT fitting.
All plumbing shall be performed by a qualified licensed plumber
and in accordance with applicable national and local codes.
Check local plumbing code for receptor, trap and vent requirements. Drip pans drain by gravity.
Drip Pan
PN: MS103867
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