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9.6. Controls and Indicators
10. Mini Steam Generator Operation
i. Once the mini steam generator has been installed correctly onto the wall and the power cable connected to a
13amp socket the unit is ready to use.
ii. Turn the power on at the 13amp socket and press On/Off button on the Mini Steam Generator
iii. Note that the LED C should be lit to show the tank is empty
iv. Fill the generator with water from above using a water jug until A is lit. Do not overfill the genertor as the
water may start to spit out of the top when heating. If this occurs manually drain some water out into a
container using the drain valve a the bottom of the generator.
v. The generator should now start to heat the water and the ‘Heat’ LED should be lit
vi. You can adjust the amount of steam using the Power button to set the generator to 500W, 750W or maximum
power 1000W.
vii. Once the water level drops to C you can add more water to the generator. Be careful as the unit will not be
very hot.
viii.
If you are adding aroma to the water this will alter the surface tension of the water and may cause it
to spit when boiling into steam. If this happens either reduce the amount of overall liquid in the generator
or reduce the amount of aroma in the water. Do not add neat aroma to the tank, ensure the aroma is diluted.
Oceanic aromas are to be diluted 1 part aroma to 20 parts water. For every 1ltr of water only add a maximum
of 50ml of aroma.
ix. Ensure you drain the steam generator after the end of your session.
11. Mini Steam Generator Maintenance
The single biggest problem with steam generation is the build up of scale resulting from dissolved solids
within the water. Scaling can cause the elements to fail, the water level sensors not to function, premature
failure of the O-rings resulting in leaks from around the elements. The extent of the problem will vary
according to the degree of hardness in the local water supply.
For all commercial operators we recommend the use of a water softener.
Expect 2500 hours element life, this can be serious depleted by poor maintenance.
All users must ensure a regular maintenance routine to descale the generator – the frequency of this will
vary according to the degree of hardness in the local water supply and the amount of time the generator is
used for. Check the water for hardness and arrange the descaling routine accordingly: -
High levels of hardness descale once every 50 to 100 hours of operation.
Medium levels of hardness descale once every 100 to 250 hours operation.
Low levels of hardness descale once every 250 to 1000 hours of operation.
To descale the generator use a solution of weak acid crystals (such as citric acid) mixed with water
Citric acid can be purchased from: www.oceanic-saunas.co.uk