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C U S E R I E S Installation, Operating & Maintenance Manual
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Steam Line
1. The Digital 1 steam solenoid valve should be plumbed as close as
practical to the steam room using only brass pipe or copper tubing
but should remain accessible for service. The steam solenoid should
be plumbed horizontally.
2. Pitch the steam line a minimum of 1/4”per linear foot of run, towards
the steam outlet on the generator, avoid valleys and
trapping of condensate.
3. Fully insulate steam lines with suitably rated high temperature
insulation.
4. Install a suitable strainer or filter between the steam generator and
steam solenoid valve.
5. Provide unions as required to facilitate installation and
disconnection of piping.
Drain
In accordance with Code requirements, provide a drain line
connection from the steambath generator drain valve(s). If an
Auto Blowdown is used, the drain line must be connected to the
automatic blowdown valve. Refer to National and local plumb-
ing Codes for drain requirements including receptor, trap, vent
requirements and drain lines.
Safety Valve
Where permitted by Code, pro-
vide a connection for safety valve
discharge.
DO NOT connect a shut off valve or plug at the safety valve outlet.
DO NOT reduce outlet size of safety valve discharge.
INSTALLATION
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Plluummbbiinngg
All plumbing shall be performed by a qualified
licensed plumber and in accordance with
applicable National and local Codes.
Water Supply
1. Connect to hot or cold water line. A hot water line
is preferable, however incoming hot water should
not exceed 160°F
IMPORTANT: The low temperature setting on
many hot water heaters provides 120°F water
2. Provide a service shut off valve and water-line
strainer in the water supply line upstream to the
steambath generator
3. Flush the inlet water line thoroughly
before making connection to the steam-bath gen-
erator.
4. Incoming water supply should be at least 25 psig
and is not to exceed 100 psig.
5. Install a back flow preventor as required
by Code.
6. Provide anti-water hammer device as required in
accordance with Code.
7. Provide unions as required to facilitate installation
and disconnection of piping.
8. Recheck all factory and field plumbing connections
for tightness.
PI P E S I Z E G UIDE
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Steam Outlet: 1"
Steam Solenoid Valve:3/4"
Steam Head: 3/4"
WATER QUALITY INFORMATION
For optimum results, the feedwater supply should be
tested prior to initial startup. If the mineral content
exceeds the following recommended limits, various
external treatment processes may be used to correct
the problem
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NOTE:
An analysis of the on-site boiler feedwater
must be made by a recognized and reliable water
treatment company to ascertain the existing condition
and treatment required.
Recommended Feedwater Quality
Hardness, ppm 8 – 85 (~0.5 – 5 gpg)
P-Alkalinity, ppm 85 – 410 (~5 – 24 gpg)
T. Alkalinity, ppm 200 – 500 (~7 – 0 gpg)
pH (strength of alkalinity) 8.0 – 11.4
Blowdown boiler at least a once a day. If boiler water
or feed-water are outside the above limits, a more
frequent blowdown is required
Recommended Limits Within a Boiler
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otal Dissolved Solids, ppm 3500 Sulfite (SO3), ppm 25 – 50
Total Alkalinity, ppm 850 Phosphate, ppm 30 – 60
Suspended solids, ppm 300 P-Alkalinity as CaCO3, ppm 900
Silica (SiO2), ppm 125 Iron, ppm 2
Water quality can affect efficiency or result in boiler damage if neg-
lected. Boiler feedwater contains impurities in solution and suspen-
sion. These impurities concentrate in the boiler. The concentration of
these impurities increases as more feedwater is introduced into the
boiler and steam is produced. If the suspended solids are allowed to
concentrate beyond certain limits, a deposit or “scale” will form on
the boiler internal surfaces. This deposit can interfere with the proper
boiler operation and cause boiler failure.
The concentration of these impurities is generally controlled by the
feedwater quality and by blowdown. Blowdown refers to removing a
portion of the boiler water with high solids concentration and replac-
ing it with makeup water of a lower concentration
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WARNING
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