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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.
• Use unions on all pipe connections.
• Use only brass piping or copper tubing as permitted by codes.
• Do not use black, galvanized, PVC pipe or PEX.
Water Supply (
3
⁄
8
" NPT)
1. Connect hot or cold water line. If hot water line is used hot water temperature should not exceed 160° 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 parts.
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.
7. Provide anti-water hammer device as required.
8. Install an approved backflow preventer as required by local codes.
Drain (
1
⁄
2
" NPT)
The drain from the generator should not share an undersink trap, unless the generator
is mounted higher than the sink.
NOTE: A drain valve is provided to facilitate servicing. Provide a drain line connection from steambath generator
drain valve according to National and local Codes. Check local plumbing code for receptor, trap and vent require-
ments. Do not connect Drain line and Safety Valve line together. Unit drains by gravity.
Steam Outlet (
1
⁄
2
" 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 212° F or higher.
4.
Pitch steam line 1/4" per foot towards steam head or steam generator to avoid valleys and trapping of condensate.
NOTE: Running the steam line down and then up will create a steam trap blocking the flow of steam.
NOTE: A 1.5" 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.
Drain Pan
Mr. Steam strongly recommends the use of a drain pan in the unlikely event of a plumbing leak. Check local
plumbing codes for receptor, trap and vent requirements. Drain pans drain by gravity. The drain pan is equipped
with an integral
3
/
4
" fitting. See page 14 for additional drain pan installation information .
AromaSteam
™
If the optional AromaSteam Electronic Oil Delivery System (
PN
:
MS AROMA
) is to be installed, a 90 degree T plumbing
fitting must be installed at a designated location on the steam outlet line. See the Mr.Steam AromaSteam™
Operation and Instruction Manual (
PN
: 100402) for installation information before the steam line is installed at
http://mrsteam.com/products/technical-downloads.html
!
WARNING
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