Amerec AR4 User manual

AMEREC STEAMBATH GENERATORS
(MODELS:AR4,AR5,AR6,AR7,AR8.5,AR10)
SAVETHISMANUAL
Thank you for purchasing your new AMEREC steam generator. If we can be of any assistance do
not hesitate to call our Service Department at 1-800-331-0349.
FORTHESAFETYOFYOUANDYOURFAMILYPLEASEREADTHEWARNINGSTO
THERIGHTANDALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGYOURSTEAMBATH.
POST"STEAMBATHINSTRUCTIONS"LABELOUTSIDESTEAMBATHFORSAFETY
WARNINGS.
Electric Shock Hazard - High voltage exists
within this equipment. There are no user
serviceable parts in this equipment. All
installation and service to this equipment
should be performed by qualified licensed
personnel.
Do not exceed 30 minutes in a steambath.
Excessive exposure can be harmful to your
health. Excessive exposure can produce a
rapid pulse, light-headedness, weakness
or fainting. If you become uncomfortable
or experience any of the above conditions
exit the steambath immediately.
Steambaths can put undue stress on the
body. Therefore a steambath should be
used only under a doctor's direction if you:
Are pregnant
Have a heart condition
Have high blood pressure
Have circulatory problems
Are under the influence of alcohol
Are under the influence of drugs
Have diabetes
Are under the care of a physician
Are in generally poor health
Children should only use the steambath
under close adult supervision.
Scald Hazard: Do Not Touch the steam
head or trim during operation as they are
HOT. Stay at least 12 inches away from the
hot steam escaping from the steam head.
It is recommended that the steambath not
be operated for more than one timer cycle
without allowing the steam bath enclosure
to cool because of the following:
Certain construction materials may be
damaged by the higher than normal heat.
A scald hazard could be presented by bath
fixtures overheating.
Be careful when entering a steambath.
Escaping steam from an overheated steam
room may cause injury.
WARNING
1. Assure that both the power circuit and water
supplytothegeneratorareON.
2.Toactivatethesteampressthecontrolon. In10
to20minutestheroomshouldbecomfortableenough
to begin taking a steam bath. The unit will turn off
automaticallyin30minutes.Theaveragetimespent
takingasteambathisapproximately10minutes.
3.Removeclothingandjewelry.
4.Enterthesteamroomandclosethedoortoprevent
steamfromescaping.
5.Relaxand enjoythewarm steamreleasingtense
musclesandrefreshingtheentirebody.
6. If your steam room has a shower, a pleasant
experiencecanbeachievedbytakingawarmshower
while in the steam. You will find the contrast from
watertosteamquiteinvigorating.
7.Pressingthecontrolwhilethesteamgeneratoris
operatingwillshutitoff.
4209-20 3/00
Thesteamgenerator,steamhead,fittingsandplumb-
ing connections should be inspected annually for
waterleaksanddamage.
The AR steam generator is equipped with a drain
valveforflushingsedimentsfromthegeneratortank.
This procedure should be scheduled monthly or
moreoftendependingonlocalwaterconditionsand
steambathusage.
FLUSHINGPROCEDURE
1.Thegeneratorshouldbecool.
2.Turncontrolon.
3.Openthedrainvalve.
4.Theunitwilldrainwithoutheatingthewater.
5.Allowthewatertorun10minutes.
6.Closethedrainvalve.
SECTION 1: OPERATION OF YOUR NEW AMEREC GENERATOR
SECTION 2: MAINTENANCE OF THE AR SERIES
AR Series Owners Manual

page 2ARSeriesOwnersManual
TheTroubleshootingGuidebelowismeantasageneralaidonly. Therearenouserserviceablepartsinthegenerator. Allrepairsshouldbeperformedbyaqualifiedservice
person. ForadditionalassistanceorthefactoryauthorizedservicepersonnearestyoucallAMEREC'sServiceDepartmentat1-800-331-0349.
SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES ACTION TO BE TAKEN
Control "ON"
(Control Lighted)
No Steam
No water to Generator
or
Control circuit is faulty
or
Generator is faulty
1. Wait at least 10 minutes after turning on Control.
2. Verify that the water is on.
3. Verify that the Generator's drain valve is closed.
4. If the above 4 steps do not disclose the problem turn off the Generator's circuit breaker. Call AMEREC's Service Department
Control "OFF"
(Control light off)
Unit still makes steam
Control circuit is faulty
or
Generator is faulty
1. Turn off circuit breaker.
2. Call AMEREC's Service Department.
Water runs out steam head Generator is faulty 1. Turn off circuit breaker.
2. Turn off water.
3. Call AMEREC's Service Department.
SECTION 3: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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NUMBER PARTNAME DESCRIPTION
1FRAME CHASSIS
2TERMINAL TERMINALBLOCK
3COVER FRONTWITHWDLABEL
4COVER ELEMENTACCESS
5TANK TWOELEMENTS
6INSULATION BLANKET
7BRACKET LBRACKET,SHELFSUPPORT
8NIPPLE 1/2"DRAINNIPPLE
12 LABEL ULRATINGS
13 PROBE TRIPLELEVEL
14 ELEMENT NO.1POSITION
15 ELEMENT NO.2POSITION
16 GASKET ELEMENT
17 VALVE WATERINLET
18 CLAMP SELFTIGHTENING
19 HOSE WATER
20 CLAMP AUGER
21 VALVE MANUALDRAIN
22 VALVE PRESSURERELIEF
23 PCA PRINTEDCIRCUITASSEMBLY,AR
24 LUG GROUND
27 STANDOFF PCASTANDOFF
29 BOLT 1/4-20x1/2"
30 WASHER 1/4"LOCK
35 CONTROL R30i
37 STEAMHEAD DISPERSIONHEAD(NOTSHOWN)
38 PLACARD SAFETY(NOT SHOWN)
39 LABEL WIREDIAGRAM
40 FUSES 15/100ASLO-BLO (NOT SHOWN)
• For assistance or part orders please contact your local
AMEREC Dealer or call AMEREC at 1-800-331-0349. Please
help us serve you better by:
1.Identifyingtheproblembyusingthetroubleshootingguide
in this manual.
2.Readnumber12,theULRatingLabeltoobtainyourunit's
model and code number.
•Whenorderingpartspleaseprovidethenumber,description
andquantityneeded.Whenorderingwire assemblies, please
describethewiresbycolor,locationand/or theirconnection
points.
• Do not return any materials to AMEREC without first
contacting AMEREC for a Return Authorization Number.
Freight must be prepaid to AMEREC.
17683 128th Place NE, Building C
Woodinville,Washington 98072, USA
425-951-1120 Fax: [phone]