Pro-Series Installation Manual
Contents
1. A 2 inch union fitting is supplied at the single steam outlet on KWS 2 KWS 3 KWS 4 5 KWS 7 5 model generators that will use one steam head A 1 inch union fitting is supplied at the steam outlet on all KWS 9 to KWS 36 model generators All 1 inch steam outlets on the unit must be reduced to two 1 inch lines using a T reducer before reaching the steam room and the 1 inch pipe length to be close to equal lengths to the steam room Each 1 inch steam line on your unit will require two standard steam heads or one should be installed as far away from any bathers designer steam head Depending on the model your steam generator may path Bathers are to avoid this area and from any have up to 4 1 inch steam outlets on the unit that will be reduced to 8 12 direct contact to the steam heads Burn or injury inch steam lines to the steam room using 8 standard steam heads or 4 may occur if touched or in the vicinity during use designer steam heads Do not have any low points in the line that will allow RUP S should be provided to condensation to sit in the steam line s The steam heads should be mounted approximatly 10 to 12 inches above the floor and 6 away from a corner located in an area where you will easily avoid physical contact Direct the steam head s outlet slot down and the fragrance reservoir up If steam room is provided or built with seat s locate steam head as far away from seat as possible CAUTION The steam head s or n2. 6 www saunacore com Locating the Steamcore Steam Generator Unit Locating the Steamcore Steam Generator Unit 1 Plan the location for mounting your steam generator 2 Do not install generator inside steam room 3 Do not install generator outdoors 4 Do not install generator near combustible or corrosive materials or chemicals 5 Place the generator in a dry and easy accessible location for future periodic maintenance Locate steambath generator preferably within 25 feet of the steam room though it may be placed up to 50 feet away 6 A gravity drain will be necessary for all units f Never locate a unit that may be exposed to frost fire or high moisture Do not install steambath generator in unheated attic or basement where water could freeze 8 The unit must be located on a solid and flat level surface 9 Install generator in an upright position only 10 Steam line and drain valve become hot during operation Provide appropriate protection 11 Commander Controls and Air Switch Control can be located inside the steam room or on the outside of the steam room See seperate control installation and operation instructions for specific details Mechanical controls are located outside the steamroom a remote sensor is required for all controls 12 Install anti water hammer device as required 13 Provide access to both ends of the steambath generator for servicing Steam Bath Generator Sizing and Selection Measu
3. undersized steam lines steam line traps plugged steam outlets vandalism etc 2 The pressure limit range of the safety valve s supplied is 15 psi A Pressure Safety Valve Steam Pressure Valve has been supplied with this steam generator unit The steam generator has a mounting location labelled for the pressure safety valve A qualified licensed plumber must install the supplied pressure safety valve during installation of the steam generator Attach by screwing the pressure valve onto the steam generator in the designated location using hi heat silicone and allow to cure 24 hours before using steam generator The pressure safety valve must be installed by a qualified licensed experienced plumber Steam generators 18 KW 18000 watts and higher will have a factory installed 10 psi Steam Pressure Switch This switch will cut power to the steam generator when the inside boiler tank or steam line s pressure exceeds 10 psi The switch will reset and activate power when the pressure drops below the 10 psi factory set range 4 www saunacore com Steam Room Requirements STEAMCORE STEAM ROOM If you are using an existing shower or bathtub make sure that it is completely sealed right up to the ceiling The ceiling and walls must be tiled or covered with water resistant material If you are building a steam room talk to someone that has experience with the construction of steam rooms Steam rooms must be constructed different
4. been fully qualified for shipment by Saunacore the following must be reviewed for proper safe and enjoyable steam bathing Verify that the model and accessories are correct including line voltage Insure steambath generator has been correctly sized for the steam room Pay particular attention to room volume and construction Marble or glass walls and ceilings or exterior walls ENLARGE the room s size requiring a generator larger than one based only on the room s cubic foot L x H x W volume The physical size of the unit clearance for plumbing servicing and its distance from the steam room must all be considered before final installation IMPORTANT Steamcore units are intended to be operated with a Steamcore timer and or temperature control only and are to be installed strictly in accordance with the specific instructions supplied with these optional accessories and the information contained in this manual CAUTION Steamcore steam generators are connected to extremely high line voltage and contain live electrical components All installation and service to be performed by qualified electricians and plumbers only Installation or service by unqualified persons may void the warranty Pressure Safety Valve s Supplied Only must be installed on site by plumber 1 Safety valve is a safety equipment in order to prevent too much steam pressure in the steam generator due to various reasons such as steam line blockage
5. drainage function will be started automatically for5 minutes Time setting When the machine 1s started press button and the digital tube will display the remaining time of current steam function as shown in Fig 4 press A button or V button to adjust the remaining time The adjustmentrange is 1 99 minutes with 1 minute as one level If there is no adjustment in 5 seconds the system will quit the time setting function The digital tube will restore to display current environment temperature Temperature setting Whenthemachine is started press button and the digital tube will display the set steam time as shown in Fig 5 at the same time the temperature unit will flash to hint that the machine has entered the steam temperature setting function At this time press button or V button to adjust the temperature parameter The adjustment range is 50 130 F with 1 Fas one level If there is no adjustment in 5 seconds the system will quit the temperature setting function The digital tube will restore to display current environment temperature 23 User Manual Light function When the machine is started press button repeatedly to turn on off light function When the light is turned on the digital tube will temporarily display LUN asis shown in Fig 6 When the light is turned off the digital tube will temporarily display LUFF asis shown in Fig 7 Gramm I Please consult your physician before using If y
6. requirements by CSA UL and CE standards Thank you for Purchasing a Fine Saunacore Product If you have any questions you may call our Customer Service Line at 905 951 6662 Inspection and Shipping Claim Check for shipping damage upon receipt of the product Saunacore is not responsible for damage to the product sustained during shipping If damage is evident before unpacking file a claim with the carrier Once the product has been removed from the carton and before it is permanently installed check the parts completely for damage resulting from shipping or handling All products are factory tested for proper operation and water tight connections prior to shipping If problems are detected immediately notify Saunacore at 905 951 6662 for Service OWNER S RECORD Model Serial Purchase Date Purchased From Installed By NOTE Damage or defects which could have been discovered and repaired prior to installation and which are claimed after final installation of the product are excluded from our warranty 2 www saunacore com STEAMCORE Typical Commercial Model CAUTION If the unit is run without water serious damage may occur This possible damage is not covered under the limited warranty NOTE Failure to follow installation instructions specificaly will cause the warranty to be void Generator Installation Instructions Requirements for Proper Installation 1 Use copper or brass fittings o
7. switch UL USA Application 18kw amp Up Steamcore 15kW 18kW 208V 3PH Fill water valve V auto reset hi limit lack Supply a ns een ens MM o oi Water Level Sensor Ey i Panal ENPAS Red Short Pin 5 Bici em o Contro Fana ig Terminal Block Yellow Middle Pin CX CX OL 3 m Le Yellow Greenl Red J2 1 Red Fill water valve V auto reset manual N hi limit reset hi limit Light X Brown Steamcore 9kW 208V 3PH Supply Water Level Sensor ming Bid ons Pih To Control Panal O1O1O O Terminal Block 1 Yellow Middle Pin wii Hy Yellow Green l l Es l ol vl vl Bg o o oO oO oO oO p 5 RA WE EM 3 zi BASA AAAA n s I E E E 9 zz22 S 2 d xv x mue I l 2 q q q q q q i hhh a a a I duret Em i limit manual l even PE l NET i hi limit Light ae 7 i Red Steamcore 10 5kW 12kW 13 5kW 208V 3PH Page 29 European Connection L2 N Neutral STEAMCORE Technical Specifications Residential Model Watts Recommended Max C U Ft Volts ph AMPS Size of Line Steam Line 1 2 Standard 3 4 Elegance Steam Head Steam Head KWS 2 KWS3 KWS 4 5 KWS 6 KWS 7 5 KWS 9 KWS 10 5 KWS 12 2000 3000 4500 6000 7500 9000 10500 12000 30 50 65 175 250 9 75 450 SES 120V 1 16 8 I 240V 1 8 4 240V 1 12 5 I 240V 1 18 75 1 240V 1 25 0 1 240V 1
8. these products to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect This warranty does not apply outside the boundaries of the United States or Canada or to any product which in our sole opinion has been improperly installed or subject to willful abuse misuse alteration and shipping damages during the period of coverage Postage and handling charges of the product to and from Saunacore for warranty repairs and for any related charges for the installation removal of these products are NOT included in your warranty Warranty service can be obtained by sending your product to Saunacore Call 905 951 6662 Warranty repairs must be done only by Saunacore Proof of purchase and a serial number of the product will be required before any services are performed Warranty applies only to the original consumer purchaser warranty is non transferable For warranty repair the steam generator must be returned to Saunacore with an Return Materials Authorization is to be obtained by the original consumer purchaser and must be shown on all correspondence and packaging without this RMA returns for repairs will NOT be accepted Warrranty is non transferable from original consumer purchaser Current warranty claim fee effective 01 01 07 Controls amp Cables One Year Parts and Labor Steam Generator First Years Parts amp Labour Second Year to Fifth Year Warranty Claim Fee Admin Deductible Fee 150 00 Note
9. 2 Change a plugboard I The water pipeconnector becomes 1 Tighten the loose connector and change the loose or the pipe breaks broken pipe 2 Water leakage inthe water input 2 Change the waterinput valve orthe water valve or the waterdrainage valve drainage valve Water leakage lecti 1 Check the power supply No steam when 1 No electricity 2 Check the water input pipe and water input starting the 2 No water valve machine 3 The set temperature is too low 3 Reset the temperature 4 Troublewithwire 4 Contact the distributor The steam does not come out the water sounds inthe machine 1 Cut power supply to check whether the 1 Thest ipe is j d ipei vore pere eee steam pipeis smooth 1 The fuse is burned 1 Change the fuse on the shell 1A 250V The light can not 2 The light is broken 2 Changea light bulb be turned on 3 The wire is broken 3 Change wire 4 The plug does nothave good contact 4 Make the contact good 1 Check the steam transport pipe and restore automatically after heat protection becomes cool 2 Check the heat protection wire to make sure the connection is good The display box 1 Too much pressure insidethe steam displays normally engine so thesystem breaks forheat with no steam protection input 2 Wire is broken for heat protection Technical Hotline 905 951 6662 Steambath Generator Limited Warranty STEAMCORE Pro Series Steambath Generator Limited Warranty Saunacore warrants
10. 31 3 l l 1 i 1 2 I I non 1 2 We u 1 1 1 240V 1 37 5 240V 1 43 8 240V 1 50 0 A eno LL NEM Ill E Commercial Model Watts Recommended Max C U Ft Volts ph AMPS Size of Line Steam Line 1 2 Standard 3 4 Elegance Steam Head Steam Head KWS 9 KWS 10 5 KWS 12 Aroma Therapy Pure Oils Available KWS 13 5 Eucalyptus Lavendar Relaxation Blend Sensuality Blend Stress Relief Blend KWS 15 KWS 18 Call for accessories KWS 22 5 Commercial units available up to 600 volts For warranty details see warranty card All steamers meet Canadian USA amp European safety standards Saunacore reserves the right to change alter or discontinue models Items and colors may not be exactly as shown Sizes are approximate Not liable for any misprint Consult with physician before use KWS 27 KWS 31 5 Steam generators over 40 amps may require more than one dedicated main power supply Call for details KWS 36 Note Saunacore reserves the right to change alter or discontinue models Sizes are approximate Not liable for any misprint 9000 10500 12000 13500 15000 18000 22500 27000 31500 36000 375 450 525 625 685 750 925 Ue 1275 1400 240V 1 37 5 2 I 4 2 208V 1 43 3 208V 3 24 0 450V 3 11 6 575V 1379 240V 1 43 8 2 I 4 2 208V 1 50 5 208V I 450V 3 13 5 SIV AIA
11. G 240V 1 50 0 2 I 4 2 208V 17 57 7 208V 3 33 4 450V 3 15 4 515V 731 10 6 240V 1 56 3 2 is 4 2 208V 1 64 9 208V 3 37 5 450V 3 17 3 ISV som LO 208V 3 41 7 2 I 4 2 450V 3 17 3 3735 V L3 13 6 208V 3 50 0 D 4 2 450V 3 19 3 SUSPEN AMEN 208V 3 62 5 3 lig 6 3 450V 3 28 9 575V 13 1 22 6 208V 737 75 0 3 i 6 3 450V 3 34 7 SS Nom eal 208V 3 87 5 4 8 4 450V 3 40 5 SEIEN ES NI 208V 3 100 0 4 qs 8 4 450V 3 46 2 IIVI Commercial units are available in Bronze Silver and Elegance packages STEAMCORE WARNING SEVERAL POWER SUPPLY CHECK THAT THERE IS NO CHARGE IN THE MACHINE BEFORE DOING ANY MAINTENANCE WORK Checking and fault finding In the event of faulty operation f irst check the f ollowing eare the contr ol panel and st eam generat or wired up in accor dance with the wiring diagram eis the steam generat or correctly installed in accor dance with these instructions does the drainage pipe slope do wn properly towards the drain eis the filter clogged The f ilter is located at the point where incoming w ater is fed into the generat or To clean the f ilter disconnect the f eed pipe rinse it free fr om particles of calcium carbonat e and other deposits eare there an y sharp bends in the st eam pipe the minimum permitted radius of bends is 50 mm 2 elf there is a tap on the w ater supply t o the steam generat or make sure this is no t c
12. SAUNACORE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR STEAMCORE STEAM GENERATORS amp CONTROLS INSTALLATION GUIDE amp OWNERS MANUAL Steamcore Pro Series This Manual contains installation and operation instructions specifications maintenance information and warranty information SAUNACORE Technical Hotline 905 951 6662 WWW Saunacore com OZ O z LLJ Z LLJ O z _ Te LLJ 2E LE LL O fa O S O acad O OZ LLJ yd e LLI IE I IE Z 7e Eo z x 5 E t ET Z O m Pas LLI Inspection and Shipping Claim STEAMCORE Certified to CAN CSA Std No 88 Saunacore manufactures high quality steam bath generators Conforms to UL Std 499 i sauna heaters modular sauna rooms do it yourself sauna material kits infrared saunas and much more From our smallest residential unit to our largest commercial unit our products are manufactured to meet stringent quality standards to offer you all of the benefits of a relaxing restoring steam bath or sauna experience Every single unit is tested for proper operation before leaving our manufacturing plant When we at Saunacore sat down to create a new steam bath generator we acted on satisfying our customers wishes for Quality Safety Reliability and Durability We also made it Strong Practical and Powerful by using the most advanced parts available All of Saunacore s Steam Bath Generators and Sauna Heaters meet the applicable
13. Warranty does not apply to damages caused by Calcium Lime Stone build up or corrosion to the steam generator OPTION Commercial Steamer Maintenance commercial Steambath Generator there is a ser vice charge of 500 00 per y ear due at the beginning of every year This cost will include 2 maintenance services per year for your Steamer including parts repairs and labour Warranty Registration Card Model Serial Purchase Date Dealer Name and Adress Owner Name and Address NOTE A COPY OF THE RECEIPT MUST ACCOMPANY THIS WARRANTY CARD
14. Where local codes permit provide a drain line connection from a generator drain valve Check local plumbing code for receptor trap and vent requirement Unit drains by gravity Slope down 8 www saunacore com 5 Check to make sure your steam lines do not leak condensation and steam 6 You may want to insulate the steam lines with pipe insulation this is strongly recommended if your steam generator is more than 10 feet from the steam room General Installation Instructions Ai steam Bath Units STEAMCORE Rinse and Flush Operation Silver and Gold Models Only All units have the pre programmed rinse and flush feature This will automatically take place after each steam bath it will happen approximately 10 minutes immediately after the steam generator has finished being used and the set time has expired On the units with the manual drain Bronze Package the Rinse and Flush operation will not occur Manually open the drain valve immediately after the steamer stops and then close the valve when ready for the next steam bath Filtration Your steam bath generator has been equipped with an inline filter from the factory You may want to add your own secondary external filter or water softener although it is not mandatory This helps reduce foreign particles that may pass through the water line and lodge in the solenoid valve Calcium and other mineral deposits is the number one reason for steamer breakdown A secondary filt
15. ation Silver and Gold Models Only This automatic function considerably reduces the buildup of calcium carbonate and other deposits in the water reservoir Do not switch off any switches between the main supply and the steam generator until at least 60 minutes after the control panel timer has turned the system off otherwise the automatic emptying and flushing of the water reservior will not start WARNING The water is very hot Drainage from Steam Generator The pipe must lead directly to the nearest drain outside the steam room itself The temperature of the water that is drained off is approximately 95 C 200 F IMPORTANT There must be no blockage of any type tap faucet etc along the drainage pipe Regardless of where the drainage head is located it must slope all the way from the steam generator to the waste outlet Under certain conditions it may be necessary to place the steam generator on the wall brackets or a stand to achieve the right angle Cleaning the Steam Room Rinse seats and flooring with warm water do not use a high pressure hose each time the steam room has been used Wash the seats regularly with a mild soapy solution Stubborn stains can be removed with ethanol or petrolem mineral spirits Never use scouring powder strong alkaline cleaners or aggressive solvents on the seats and walls in the steam room It is important that the steam room floor is cleaned thoroughly right into the corners Scrub Cl
16. ault temperature of the steam is 100F After the system is started the digital tube will display the current temperature of the environment and the temperature check range is 32F 140F 22 User Manual When theactual temperatureis smallerthan orequal to32 T the digital tube will display 32 F When the actual temperature is smaller than or equal to 140 the digital tube will display 140 The last digit displays as the unit of Fahrenheit temperature The default start time of steam function 1s 30 minutes When the steam is starting thereis ashortage of water the heating wire will stop heating and the water input valve will start automatically Ifthere is no water tested in 5 seconds or no water coming to reach the full volume in 15 seconds the digital tube will flash to display as shown inFig 3 to hint mistake If the water is full the steam function will return to normal When the steam function is started if the temperature of the environment is higher than the set steam temperature the heating wire will stop heating the digital tube will flash to display the current environment temperature when the environment temperature is lower than the set steam temperature the heating wire will restore heating the digital tube willdisplay normally current environmenttemperature When the system 1s started press button or when the steam function time is due the system will be shut 10 minutes after the system 1s shut off the
17. e in the preset time to keep the temperature in the set number Power ON OFF When unit is powered on power indicator LED should be lit Press and release c button to activate system and all function buttons Meanwhile power indicator LED goes out Water input steam boil STEAMCORE O Temp Time tank automatically and LED screens display Shut down the vII AMvETA system press c button again System drains out water in generator water tank automatically NOTE If power indicator LED flashes when system is activated it reports that generator water tank is lack of water System shuts down power supply to heater elements and opens water inlet valve to refill water until reaching required volume 20 User Manual Mood Light When system is activated press and release button to turn on the mood light Indicator LED on the right of the button should be lit Press and release button again to shut down mood light Steam ON OFF When unit is powered on press and release c button water input steam boil tank automatically press and release fap button steam starts emitting Press button again to stop steam ON OFF Steam Time Setting Use V and A buttons to set desired steam time when system is activated Steam time LED screen shows set time from 1 99 minutes System shuts down power supply to heater elements automatically when desired steam time is over Steam Temperature Setting U
18. eam generator MUST be positioned so that THE STEAM LINE COMES OUT OF THE TOP 6 Use only factory supplied modular connector with any unit any substitute connector will void warrenty f Cutting or tampering with internal wiring will void warranty 8 Timer switch may not automatically turn on appliance if knob is not first rotated past turn past point dd above 5 minute mark on the mechanical timer switch Enjoy Aroma essential oils by placing a drop or two into your steamhead as shown in the attached illustration Only use Steamcore Aroma Essential Oils in a Steamcore steam head or any other equivalent oil deemed suitable for use in the Steamcore steamhead Caution Use essential oils with caution Essential oils are for external use only Keep out of reach of children Essential oils are higly concentrated and are potent substances and should not be applied directly to the skin as they can be irritants Use essential oils with caution e Place the drops into the steam head recess prior to turning on the steambath Do not place drops in a hot steam head as SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THIS WARNING e Start with one drop to gauge strength and suitability Limit to a maximum of a few drops during a steambathing session Some people may find that the aroma makes them dizzy and the user should exit the steam bath alMMEDIATELY If skin iffitation occurs stop using the oils immediatly Remove any excess
19. ean with hot water and floor cleaner which will remove grease and grime Shower in the steam room We always recommend installing a shower in domestic steam rooms After all a steam room also makes the best shower room imaginable And it is so pleasent to cool off with an ivigorating shower now and again during a steam bath 10 www saunacore com General Installation Instructions All steam Bath Units STEAMCORE How to make the most of a steam bath Most people find that the most comfortable steam bathing temperature is between 40 and 45 C Use a bimetallic type of thermometer to check the temperature Fix it on the wall about 180 cm 72 above floor level as far from the steam jet as possible There is no need for a hygrometer The relativity is always 100 e Shower and wash before starting your steam bath Take a towel to sit on in the steam room e Relax and enjoy the soothing clouds of steam Cool down now and again with a refreshing shower Alternate between the steam bath and the shower for as long as you feel comfortable e After your last spell amongst the clouds of steam you ll find a long cool shower a real delight Let your body dry off naturally before putting your clothes on Relax treat yourself to a cold drink and enjoy a sensation of true well being Don t get dressed until your body has cooled down and your pores have closed once again CAUTION The steam head s or nozzle s create v
20. ed more than two hours at a time should be ventilated with a ratio of 10 20 cubic meters of air per person per hour The air inlet maybe placed down low on the same wall as the door or a gap under the door the air outlet should be up high as far away from the inlet as possible Do not locate above door or over seats Outlet should be connected to a vent duct leading to open air Duct should be 100 steam and water tight Avoid sags in duct which may cause water pockets that will block outlet due to NOTE These are only suggestions condensation Saunacore manufactures quality steambath generators and sauna heaters therefore we cannot warrant information regarding materials and construction methods of steam room and sauna room STEAMCORE Example A ceramic steam shower with the demensions 7ft length by 5ft wide and 7ft high 7ft x Dft x 7ft 245 is 245 Cubic feet Since the steam shower has ceramic wall finishes it then requires a 25 cubic footage increase Ceramic tile 25 x steam shower 245 61 25 ft The wall finish cubic feet is then added to the origin dimensions to calculate the total cubic which in this case is 306 25 ft ceramic tile 61 25 steam shower 245 306 25 ft Now select the next size of Steamcore model generator which exceeds the calculated room cubic feet This case the KWS 9000 watts generator is required If there is doubt in size it is recommended to choose the next larger size
21. ery high degree of temperature in and around the steam heads during use The steam heads should be installed as far away from any bathers path Bathers are to avoid this area and from any direct contact to the steam heads Burn or injury may occur if touched or in the vicinity during use Appropriate protection should be provided to avoid injury Typical Residential Plumbing Installation Elegance Model STEAMCORE KWS2 KWS12 Typical Residential Plumping Installation with Elegance Steam Head 1 Steam Line Add Pressure Valve into Steam Line use 3 way connection T Steam Room 1 or 1 2 Steam Line Outlet SS 7 supply One Elegance ZA Steam Heads Main Power Supply RM 1 2 Pipe Slope Down Floor Drain Steam Head Installation ELEGANCE STEAM HEAD INSTALLATION u2map 2 CxFPT oi STEAM WALL ADAPTOR RESERVOIR 3 4 NPT Female made with solid brass 1 2 RIGID COPPER PIPE saunACORE CENTER OF STEAM HEAD Elegance TO BE 10 12 ABOVE Steam Head FINISHED FLOOR Typical Commercial Plumbing Installation Elegance Models STEAMCORE KWS 9 KWS 18 Commercial Plumbing Installation with Elegance Steam Head s Water Main supply Power Supply Im 3 4 Pressure Steam Room Two Elegance Lu Steam Heads ay 1 or 3 4 Steam Line 1 2 pipe 10 12 slope down A Floor eu Floor Drain C 3 E Air Gap Floor Drain KWS 22 5 KWS 36 Commercial P
22. ghten the fitting which is being connected 1 Connect hot or cold water line Hot water should not exceed 160 degree Fahrenheit Cold is preffered 2 Provide a shut off valve in the supply line 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 is required if there are solid particles in the water 6 For proper performance water pressure must be 15 20 psi Electrical Connections All electrical wiring to be installed by a qualified and licensed electrician in accordance with National and Local codes All power rating electrical connections and wiring is clearly labeled on all units 1 Check power voltage Most homes have 240V IPH service 2 Use minimum 90 deg C 300V copper conductors only sized in accordance with National and Local electrical codes 3 Connect equipment grounding wire to ground terminal provided 4 Install a separate circuit breaker between supply and unit 5 On single phase units use two wire supply source with ground Neutral white wire is not required but may be used 6 A suitable metal conduit and metal conduit connector should be used for the main power wiring connections The total connected load should not be more then 80 of the rating of the overcurrent devices General Installation Instructions Ai steam Bath Units STEAMCORE Steam Connections
23. lat ed deposits of f oreign bodies or an electrical malfunction Solution R emove the valve and clean it or rectify the electrical malfunction Cause The solenoid v alve is broken Solution R eplace the v alve Cause Malfunction in the cir cuit board Solution R eplace the cir cuit board Erratic steam production right from the start Cause The thermostat sensor is wr ongly placed in relation t o the steam jet Solution Mo ve the sensor or alt er the direction of the st eam jet Cause Calcium carbonat e or other foreign bodies in the f ilter Solution R emove and clean the f ilter Neither steam nor heat is generated in the steam room Cause Blo wn fuse in the mains fuse bo x Solution R eplace the fuse Cause The w ater is not reaching the st eam generat or Solution Open the tap s connect ed to the piping t o allow incoming w ater to flow into the steam generat or Trouble Shooting Cause The contr ol panel is incorrectly set Solution Check the time and t emperature on the contr ol panel Cause The f ilter is clogged Solution R emove the filter which is placed in the connection for incoming w ater Clean of f any metal f ilings or other foreign bodies Cause The solenoid v alve for water supply has stuck Solution R emove the solenoid v alve and clean of f any metal filings or o ther foreign bodies Cause Ex cessiv e calcium carbonat e deposits in the st eam generator s water reser voir S
24. losed Checklist with alternative causes of pr oblems and suggest ed actions Loud noises in the feed pipes when the solenoid valve opens or closes Cause The st eam generat or feed pipes are no t sufficiently secure Solution Fix the pipes securely t o the wall with pipe clips Cause Recoil problems in the f eed pipe Pipe hammer Solution R eplace a metre long length of piping nearest the steam generat or with flexible piping f or example reinforced rubber hosing which will withstand the pressure The steam room requires an abnormally long time to heat up Cause The generat or is not powerful enough See table Solution R eplace the st eam generat or with one with a higher heat output Cause Ex cessive ventilation in the steam room Solution R educe the v entilation to evacuate 10 20 cubic metres 1 3 26 cub yd of air per per son per hour Cause Blo wn fuse in the main fuse bo x Solution R eplace the fuse Cause The ambient t emperature is lo wer than 15 59 F Solution Increase the ambient t emperature or replace the steam generat or with a more po werful one Cause Heating element is br oken Solution R eplace element Cause The thermostat sensor ist oo close to the steam jet Solution Mo ve the sensor or change the direction of the steam jet Hot water runs from the steam head Little or no steam in the steam room Cause The solenoid v alve for incoming w ater has stuck due to accumu
25. lumbing Installation with Elegance Steam Head s Main Water Power Supply T 3 4 Pressure Steam Room 1 Steam Six Elegance Angh Steam Heads gt e CY C3 Floor Drain J SN slope down y 9 S Air Gap Floor ee e 10 12 u Floor Drain Note All 1 steamlines must split and have 2 steam heads Total of 2 steam heads per 1 steam outlet 13 www saunacore com Steam Head Installation STEAMCORE A 15 p s i Pressure Relief Safety Valve and coupling has been supplied with your steam generator unit It must be installed on site by a qualified licensed plumber Use adequate silicone or tape sealant to prevent any steam leakage from the connection This must be done on Residential amp Commercial units PRESSURE RELIEF AVOID STEAM TRAPS STEAM LINE AVOID A STEAM TRAP WWW saunacore com STEAMCORE AROMA 10 ML BOTTLE WITH INTEGRATED DROPPER Ew RECESS FOR ESSENTIAL OIL STEAM EMISSION SLOT General Installation 1 Under NO circumstances is the steam line from the steam generator to be restricted or reduced to less then 1 2 inside diameter or contain a steam trap Steam line distance maximum 50 ft 2 Under NO circumstance should there be a valve or other obstruction in the steam line 3 Water MUST be able to drain from all sections of the steam line at all times 4 Adequately treat impure water or warranty policy may become null and void 5 The st
26. ly from any other type of room STEAM ROOM REQUIREMENTS 1 Steam room must be completely enclosed with full walls door floor and ceiling 2 It is recommended that a gasketed door is used for heat sealing and steam containment 3 If tile flooring is used install anti skid strips or equivalent for safety 4 Walls and ceilings must be covered with water resistant non corrosive surface such as tile molded acrylic fiberglass etc 5 Provide a floor drain 6 Ceiling and seat must slope slightly to allow condensate to runoff Ceiling slope 2 per 1 ft f Steam generator must be on a flat surface in an area where it would be accessible dry and where it will not freeze The steam lines should always slope either towards the generator or towards the steam heads as not to allow the formation of condensate to accumulate 8 All inside surfaces should be adequately sealed Around faucets shower head and steam heads should be sealed with mildew resistant silicone 9 Ceiling height should be no higher than 7ft to 8 ft preferably 7 ft 10 Room should be insulated with not more than a maximum R 12 value A higher R value may cause room to heat to quickly and not allow steam to condense normally 11 Steam lines over 10 ft should be insulated Ventilation Generally steam rooms which are used at a maximum of two hours at one time do not require any special ventilation Steam rooms which are continously us
27. nly NEVER USE GALVANIZED FITTINGS 2 The water inlet steam outlet and drain need brass unions for easy removal 3 The Generator must be upright accessible and on a level surface Unit may be installed up to 50 feet away from shower area 4 5 6 DO NOT use ABS PVC or any plastic material for the steam line DO NOT plumb a trap in the steam or drain line f Pitch steam line back toward generator and avoid perfectly level plumbed lines 8 Before connecting water line to the generator flush water line into a five gallon pail to remove any slit or other materials that may be in the line An in line water filter is recommended 9 Make sure water is turned on to the unit before testing or operating the unit 10 Unit and Supply lines MUST be protected from freezing Parts Enclosed Control Steamhead Steam Generator Pressure Relief Valve coupling amp fittings Tools Needed Pipe Wrench e Tubing Cutter Flaring tool if flared fittings are used Pipe thread cap e Adjustable wrench e Screwdrivers Phillips and Regular e Solder amp Flux Drill motor Propane Torch Silicone Gun e Other tools as required All generators are designed to build NO PRESSURE during operation This is for your safety Installation Instructions STEAMCORE BEFORE INSTALLING Read these instructions before installation or service Although the Steamcore Steam Bath Generator has
28. o wall finish 2 Determine if the installation of an electrical box is required The SSI and the SSII Control operates on low voltage signal Check your local building codes to determine if the use of an electrical box is required 3 The SSI or SSII Control cannot be used together with any other controls User Manual Control panel both SSI and SSII dimension SSI and SSII Control panel may be switched for Spa II 160mm 70mm 23mm STEAMCORE E a 2 Temp Time vIU MvI SH m DN OFF 113mm User Manual Installation instruction of controller A Important Before installing the controller make sure the steam generator is shutoff otherwise the controller may be damaged Step one Determine the installation location of the controller The controller is designed to be installed in the steam room 1 4 5 feet from the ground 2 Away from the steam nozzle and do not expose under the direct path of steam 3 Installation on perpendicular wall 4 The position of installation should facilitate easy operation and convenient wiring The controller wire is 1 0 feet long with a controller lengthened wire of 20 feet long at the most In the installation of controller it should be in a position not more than 21 feet from the steam engine If longer wire is needed contact professional service personnel TUUES Do not install the controller under the Control Panel SS D water pipe or in a p
29. oid v alve for the automatic em ptying function and clean it WWwW saunacore com User Manual Common trouble shooting methods To facilitate your use and maintenance of sauna room the following common trouble shooting methods are listed for reference Causes of troubles Trouble shooting methods EE Hsc n DUIS 1 Change the fuse on the shell 0 8A The machine 2 The wire connection terminal 250V does not start becomes loose when 3 Not good contact in the electrified connection wire between the controller and the steam engine 2 Plug tight the wire connection terminal 3 Make sure the steam engine and the controller come into good contact Electricity 1 The wi is d d Check whether the wire connector is leakage switch i h M oo ica d dampened or damaged and dry with breaks ane ee dryer if dampened automatically 2 The heating tube breaks 2 Change a heating tube When the machineis started hot water comes out with little or no steam 1 The water drainage valve isbroken 1 Change awater drainage valve I The power wireis not connected well The display screen or notin good contact The connection on the controlpanel Plug between the control panel and the does not display electrically controlled box becomes loose 2 Trouble with plugboard 1 Check whether the connection plug between the control panel and the electrically controlled box has become loose and whether the powercircuitry has goodcontact
30. oil by washing in mild soap and water If ingested ELEGANCE rinse mouth with water Administer water or milk to dilute STEAMHEAD Contact a physician immediately Tightly close containers when storing oils Keep away from sources of ignition STEAMCORE SS Control VI M VEA NOTE Control Installation Commercial unit L1L2L3G Steam Lines varies on size of units Pressure Relief Modular Plug Temperature Sensor Locate in Steam Shower PANEL Residential units SS Control may be located inside or outside of the steam room The SSII control must be installed in the steam shower SSII control has the steam shower temperature sensor built into the control keypad Main power supply in conduit or use bx L1 L2 L3 and Ground CAUTION Do Not route the SSI or SSII Control cable inside conduit together with power lines or close to hot water or steam piping Doing so may result in a malfunctioning control SSI CONTROL 1 Locating the Control Inside or Outside the Steambath enclosure The SSI Control is designed to be installed inside or outside the steambath enclosure according to personal preference It is recommended that the SSI Control is located about 4 to 5 feet above the floor The control should be located away from direct shower spray and must be kept away from hot piping and steam piping SSI or SSII control may be siliconed t
31. olution R eplace the entire w ater reser voir including heating elements and electr odes Cause The st eam generat or is wired up f or the wrong v oltage Solution Check the v oltage and the connection t o the generator see diagram Cause The t emperature limit contr ol has been triggered Solution Check and remedy an y faults on the st eam pipe such as a block age due t o several sharp bends w ater pockets or greatly reduced int ernal diameter The tank ma y also be clogged with limescale Cause Fla w in the cir cuit board control panel or magnetic contactor Solution R eplace the f aulty com ponent Temperature cut off is activated Cause The st eam pipe is block ed Solution R emove the block age Cause The int ernal diameter of the steam pipe is considerably reduced Solution R eplace the pipe or the pipe joint which is causing the reduction Int ernal diameter must be at least 12 mm 1 7 Cause Sharp bends elbows along the st eam pipe Solution Get rid of elbows in the pipe Bends are t o be gently rounded minimum radius 50 mm 2 Cause Large w ater pocket some where along the st eam pipe Solution A djust the steam pipe to eliminate the water pock et Cause Ex cessiv e calcium carbonat e deposits in the st eam generator s reser voir Solution R eplace the entire reser voir including elements and electrodes The steam room maintains the desired temperature 40 50 C 105 122 F but no s
32. osition of the temperature sensor should be within arange of 1 2 1 5M above the ground Try to avoid installing near the steam nozzle or the opening side of the steam room door 2 As shown in Fig 1 drill asmall hole of 10mm inthe selected position 3 Apply acircle of silicone along the edge of the back of the sensor base as shown in Fig 2 4 Use alocknut tolock the sensor foundation As shown in Fig 2 5 Let the temperature sensor go through the back of the sensor holder As shown in Fig 3 6 The temperature sensor should be installed by extending about 1 cm from the front of the room to make sure the speed and accuracy oftemperature control 7 Apply silicone to the back and fix the sensor As shown in Fig 3 lem Temperature sensor a Temp rature sensor base optional Locknut for temperature sensor base 1 2 1 5m Ground Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 19 User Manual Illustration ofthe controller panel SS I IN OUT SHOWER USE STEAMCORE 00 00 OQ D Power ON OFF 2 Power Indicator LED 3 Steam Temperature Adjust Key LOW 4 Steam Temperature Adjust Key HIGH 5 Steam ON OFF VIA BV ERA a Control Panel eoo00 9 6 LED SCREEN D Steam Time Adjust Key LOW Steam Time Adjust Key HIGH 9 Mood Light Indicator LED 10 Mood Light ON OFF Operation instruction SS I Control Panel The controller is digital temperature control system which can start stop or paus
33. osition where water comes into contact Step two Drill a round hole of 235mm in diameter in a chosen position no larger or smaller Step three Pull the controller wire through the round hole connect it to the lengthened wire and then to the steam generator and connect with the corresponding wire in generator When the computer wire is plugged in aim the the direction and insert horizontally instead of shaking at left and right in case the computer needles could be damaged pg the same when unplugging ES ITUR ENIM Do not pull tight or clip tight the controller wire in case of causing damage to it Extended wire 20ft Step four Start the power supply of steam engine check and adjust connection check each item on the page to make sure all functions work well T Steam Generator important before repairing the controller make sure the steam generator is shut off otherwise the controller may be damaged 18 User Manual Step five Remove the paper on the backside To achieve good sticking effect keep the mounting surface clean and dry Step six Locate the display screen in the T n direction of 12 o clock and press tight the controllerto stickit tothe wall jJ To ensure horizontal M m installation of the controller use a ae Bi level if necessary Control Panel SS I Control Panel SS ID Temperature sensor installation only for SS Control Panel 1 The p
34. ou are pregnant elderly have high blood pressure diabetes suffering from heart disease intoxicated or not in good health do not usethis steam bath 2 Children must be accompanied with adults when using this steam bath 3 Steam is hot Severe burn will occur if you come in contact with the steam head or steam emitting from the steam head Maintenance of the steam generator MWe perform water discharge operation after each use 1 Wait forthe completion of automatic water discharge after each time of using the steam generator to make sure the water in the tank is discharged completely before cutting off power supply 2 There should not be any leakage or damage among the steam generator steam nozzle components and pipes They should be checked and repaired annually 3 Clean the water supply pipes ofthe steam generator once a year 4 Check all the connections faucets and connection terminal to see whether they become loose or are damaged due to overheat 5 Check the furring accumulated in the water tank and electric heating tube If the furring is thick dispose itin time use diluted lemon acid to soak for 15 30 minutes 6 Remove the water level sensor needle once every 3 4 months toclean scaling 24 Mood Light Control A B e Power on off 9 Manual colourchange B Automatic colourchange Function 1 Manual colour change 2 Auto colour change 3 90minutes by default 4 Auto col
35. our change w o panel Instruction A Push button to activate unit system recalls all functions unfinished the last time used and presets working time to 30 minutes by default Press Button to change light colour automatically Push button to change Light colour manually Push again to deactivate system B Change colour automatically When unitis poweredon Press button light changes colour automatically as preprogrammed and eachcolour remains for 5seconds Push button again lamp keeps present colour push button forthe third time lamp goes backto changing colour automatically C Change colour manually Each time button is pressed light changes one colour in the following order White red purple blue yellow green orange Mood Light Control Technical Date Working Condition Voltage inlet AC 230 V Rated Frequency 50HZ Voltage outlet DC12V Rated current 300mA Others Max input voltage DC oflamp V max DCI8V Remark 1 Input voltage is associated with the supplied transformer It canbe 110V inlet volts 2 Unit would be damaged if the input voltage exceed the Max limit Steamcore Celg Wiring Diagram 208V 3PH L3L2 Lli iG sole e Fermina Block Wiel Yl Yellow Oren Water Level Sensor Red Short Pin Black Long Pin Yellow Middle Pin J2 2 Jl 1 J1 2 J3 1 J2 1 J3 2 manual reset hi limit amp 12 psi pressure
36. ozzle s create very high degree of temperature in and around the steam heads during use The steam heads Drain This is a gravity draining system on all model steam bath generators A 2 inch compression fitting is supplied with the unit and is to be installed on a 1 inch copper pipe that slopes slightly downwards and away from the unit It can be plumbed into an existing drain line or to an open floor drain If there is absolutely no drain available you may direct it into the shower steam room When connecting you must use the two wrench method or you may break the seal on the connection between the drain pipe and the boiler tank and cause leakage Testing Now that your Steamcore is connected you must test it 1 Turn on your water supply and check for leaks 2 Turn on your power supply at the electrical panel be sure the unit is receiving power 3 Set the 30 minute mechanical timer to the desired time and wait for steam Option Elegance Controls set temperature and press on NOTE To preserve steam head finish do not use wrench or other tools to tighten Hand tightening is sufficient when Teflon or equal pipe thread sealing compound is used Option Press Air Switch until red LED Light comes on and wait pre programmed 30 minute timer and temperature set at 50 degrees Celsius 4 Within a few minutes your steam room should begin to fill with steam NOTE A drain valve is provided to facilitate servicing
37. ration system will add additional help to reduce or remove these components from the water prior to it entering the unit which will help extend the life and minimize maintenance schedules of the steam bath generator Maintenance Saunacore steambath generators are designed for unattended operation and require little maintenance Other than periodic draining maintenance procedures are not required Every 2 months or more often in hard water areas the drain valve should be opened fully flushing out accumulated materials salts and other particles that are natural by products of boiling water Note For best results this should be done immediately after using the steambath generator while contents are still hot and with the control off Semi annual maintenance is strongy recommended for commercial units Contact Saunacore for details IMPORTANT Residential build up from poor water quality may cause an incorrect reading of the water level control circuit If this happens your steam generator will attempt to clean and flush the system if that does not work it will shut down completely and the led display on the keypad will flash continuously This is an indication that your water level control circuit needs service The main cicuit breaker should be switched off immediately and kept off untill the problem has been corrected General Installation Instructions All steam Bath Units STEAMCORE Automatic Rinse and Flush Oper
38. re the length width and height in feet of the steam shower Multiply the three measurements together to get the basic volume in cubic feet L x W x H CUBIC FEET x 96 wall finish Add the cubic footage to one of the wall finishes Ceramic Tile 2596 Natural Stone 100 Fiber Glass Acrylic O96 Steam Line 5Oft 2096 Glass Block Wall 10 Steam Line Subject to Freezing 25 Glass Wall 10 General Installation Instructions Ai steam Bath Units STEAMCORE Steam Generator Positioning The steam generator must be properly positioned for it to work Place the steam generator TOP UP which will be indicated on the Unit with arrows The steam line s are on the top of the unit The water inlet electrical connection box and drain are on the sides of the unit Installation in any other way will cause malfunction or damage to you steam generator voiding your warranty Water Connections All plumbing shall be performed by a qualified plumber and in accordance with applicable National and Local codes Use unions on all pipe connections Use only brass piping or copper tubing Do not use black galvanized or PVC pipe Connect your water supply cold water to your unit with a 1 4 or 34 inch soft copper tubing An inline filter has been installed by the factory When connecting the steam lines drain and the pressure relief loop commercial units one must use two wrenches one to hold the fitting from the steamer and the other to ti
39. se E and e buttons to set desired steam temperature when system is activated Steam temperature LED screen shows set steam temperature ranging from 25 C 268 Cor 78 F 150F When ambient temperature is higher than desired temperature system shuts down powersupply to heater elements automatically Meanwhile temperature readings on LED screen flash until ambient temperature gets lower than set temperature Select Temperature Unit MEME NIS When system has been turned off press V and fS buttons at the sametime LED screen shows current temperature unit 21 User Manual Illustration of the controller panel SS II Control Panel INSHOWER USE ONLY DPowerswitch Q Timeset button Time temperature decrease button 4 Time temperature increase button Light function button 6 Temperature setbutton Digital display screen 8 Steamcore 9 The front decorative panel Temperature sensor Operation instruction SS II Control Panel The controller is digital temperature control system which can start stop or pause in the preset time to keep the temperature in the set number ON OFF When it is electrified the system shuts off all the loads to remain in a waiting state and the digital tube will display as is shown in Fig 1 In the waiting state press button Oto turn on the system and the steam function The default time of starting the steam is 30 minutes and it begins to count down and the def
40. team is produced Cause Insuf ficient ventilation in the steam room Solution Increase v entilation The v entilation is insufficient if less than 10 20 cubic metres 1 3 28 cub yd of air per person per hour is e vacuated via the outlet v ent This situation may occur if the outlet v ent is not connected to some form of mechanical e xtractor fan or if the ventilation duct is block ed by a w ater pocket Commer cial applications Cause The air coming int o the steam room is too warm Solution R educe the intak e air temperature to 35 95 F Cause The ambient t emperature is higher than 35 95 F Solution Ensure that the ambient t emperature does no t exceed 35 95 F Cause The thermomet er is faulty or wr ongly placed Solution The thermomet er should be placed appr oximately 72 above floor le vel and as f ar away from the steam jet as possible Hot water comes out of the steam head in spurts or in a slight even flow mixed with steam Cause Small w ater pocket along the st eam pipe Solution Eliminat e the water pocket Cause The st eam pipe is uninsulat ed along t oo great a portion of its length Solution Insulat e the steam pipe A continuous trickle of ho t water from the steam generat or s drainage pipe Cause The solenoid v alve for automatic em ptying has stuck Solution Switch of f the steam generat or See what happens again af ter an 80 minute pause If the f ault persists remo ve the solen
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search