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Guatang
P O Box 586, Gallo Manor 2052
Tel. 011 802-1167/8
Fax. 011 802-7062 Email ericl@globalbiz.co.za
Kwazulu Natal Suite 811 Perm Building 343 Smith Street Durban Tel 031 2629966 Fax 0865031535 Email:harish@globalbiz.co.za
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INSTALLATION
SPECIFICATION The
steam unit is a robust piece of equipment that will operate continuously with
only regular maintenance, provided the following specifications are adhered to; Position
of Steam Unit Like
any fixed electrical appliance in a wet area, regulations prevent one from
installing the unit exposed in a bathroom.
The steam unit should be installed in a dry, well ventilated location
within 6m of the steam room. Therefore
the following locations are permissible; □
In a vanity unit □
In the roof void □
In a basement □
In a nearby closet □
Externally on a wall or roof slab (within a weatherproof enclosure)
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Do not install the steam unit in a cold area or place likely to ice up.
If there is no alternative, the steam unit will be required to be housed
in a specially insulated enclosure. □
The steam unit should be housed in a minimum of 0.2m3 (7ft3)
of space. Steam
Unit Installation □
The steam unit should be installed on a level surface or wall mounted. □
Note the location of the 2 mounting holes on the back of the unit.
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Drill holes for the mounting screws inline with the holes.
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Fix the unit casing with suitable fixer plugs and self-tapping
(pan-headed) screws. □
Tighten the screws. Note:
The width of the unit allows it to sit across 2 roof trusses or on the
floor. The unit must be installed
securely to restrain it from moving. In
normal circumstances, the connecting pipes provide adequate support.
If not sufficient, then additional support must be provided. Any installation of this nature requires be
installing and certifying by a licensed electrician in accordance with national
regulations. Self-installation or
installation done by a non-professional will void any warranty. Plumbing
Requirements Water
The builder requires to provide a single 15mm (1/2”) coldwater supply
terminating with a stopcock within 200mm of the steam unit. The installer is to connect the water supply with either 15mm
copper pipe work or a flexible connector to the steam unit. Steam
pipe The
builder requires to provide a single 20mm (3/4”) copper pipe terminating without
a stopcock within 200mm of the steam unit.
The installer is to connect the steam line to the unit with copper pipe
and suitable threaded connectors. The
steam pipe should enter the steam room at least 300mm above the floor level and
500mm away from any built-in seating. The
steam pipe should not be longer than 6m and the number of bends and elbows in
the steam line should be minimised. The
point of exit of the steam pipe is to have a 20mm nipple, protruding from the
tile finish, with the steam outlet spout (which is supplied with the unit)
pointing downwards. 3-phase units
are provided with 2 steam outlets on the steam unit and 2 steam outlet spouts. Waste
The builder requires to provide a single 15mm (1/2”) copper pipe to be
used to gravity drain the steam unit. The
drain pipe is to terminate 150mm from the steam unit.
The installer is to connect the drain pipe with a flexible connector to
the steam unit. The pipe can either
drain into the steam room if the unit is positioned above the steam pipe outlet,
alternatively the drain pipe can be led to an external drain, gutter or to the
garden, As an absolute last
resort, and only if levels permit, the waste pipe can be led into the steam pipe
with a suitable “T” piece connector at above ceiling level. Note:
As the heat build-up on the steam unit is above boiling point, all
plumbing joints are to be caulked with plumber’s sisal/flax and not silicon
tape. If the steam unit is mounted
in a place difficult to access, the water supply shut-off valve must be
installed where it can be accessed quickly and easily.
The magnetic valve can bear the pressure of 2kg/cm2 – if the
water pressure is too high, this can be turned down at the shut-off valve.
Do not use a saddle valve for the water shut-off valve. Flush water supply line before final hook-up.
If steam supply emits sediment, install a filter on the water supply.
Steam
Unit Electrical Requirement Power
The steam generator unit draws similar power of that of a geyser and in
some cases more. The builder is to
provide suitable power terminating in an isolator to within 1m of the steam
unit. As the power demand is high
whilst operational, a direct new power cable is to be connected directly from
the main distribution board to its own circuit breaker suitably rated per the
table below;
Controls
The
builder is to provide within 2m of the steam unit a PVC conduit with a
galvanised draw-wire therein ending with a 75mm light box outlet
The ideal height and position of the control box is 1,35m above floor
level at a point convenient for the user to access the controls. The control box can either be either inside the shower room
or outside near to the shower room door. Extract
fan / Light / Ionizer
The unit is supplied with both 12v power connectors for an extract fan,
ceiling light and a ceiling mounted ionizer (light to be supplied by builder).
If these attachments are to be used, the builder is to supply a PVC
conduit with a galvanised draw-wire from the steam unit to the ceiling void
above the steam room.
Note: As the steam unit is a fixed appliance, the electrical installation is to be certified by the on-site electrician on the warranty card provided with the steam unit.
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