Amerec AK Series User manual

AWIEREO
AK and 3K Series with R30K Controi Owners Manual
AMEREC STEAMBATH GENERATORS
(MODELS: AK4, AK5, AK6, AK7, AK8.5, AK10, 3K8,
3K10,3K12,3K14)
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Thank you for purchasing your new AMEREC steam generator, If we can be of any assistance do
not hesitate to cail our Service Department at 1-800-331'0349
FOR THE SAFETY OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PLEASE READ THE WARNINGS TO
THE RIGHT AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR STEAMBATH.
POST-STEAMBATH INSTRUCTIONS” LABEL OUTSIDE STEAMBATH FOR SAFETY
WARNINGS.
SECT
1. Assure that both the power circuit and water
suppiy to the generator are ON
2. To activate the steam press the controi on. In 10
to 20 minutes the room shouid be comfortable enough
to begin taking a steam bath. The unit will turn off
automaticaiiy in 30 minutes. The average time spent
taking a steam bath is approximately 10 minutes.
3. Remove clothing and jewelry.
4. Enter the steam room and close the door to prevent
steam from escaping
5. Relax and enjoy the warm steam releasing tense
muscles and refreshing the entire body
6. If your steam room has a shower, a pleasant
experience can be achieved by taking a warm shower
while in the steam. You wilt find the contrast from
water to steam quite invigorating
7. Pressing the control while the steam generator is
operating will shut it off
8 The R30K control does not provide automatic
temperature control. Use the on/off button to controi
the temperature as desired
SECTI
ION 2
ES
The steam generator, steam head, fittings and plumb¬
ing connections should be inspected annually lor
water leaks and damage
The AK steam generator is equipped with a drain
valve forflushing sediments from the generatortank.
This procedure should be scheduled monthly or
more often depending on local water conditions and
steam bath usage
FLUSHING PROCEDURE
1. The generator should be cool
2. Turn control on.
3 Open the drain valve.
4 The unit will drain without heating the water
5. Allow the water to run 10 minutes
6 Close the drain valve
WARNING
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, Ught-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 lEinchesawayfromthe
hot steam escaping from the steam head.
It is recommended that the steambath not
be operated for more than one timer cycie
wllhoutallowing 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 he presented by bath
fixtures overheating.
Be careful when entering a steambath.
Escaping steam from an overheated steam
room may cause injury.
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AK and 3K Series with R30K Controi Owners Manual page 2
NG GUIDE
The Troubleshooting Guide beiow is meant asa general aid only. There are no user serviceable parts in the generator All repairs should be performed by a qualified service
person For additional assistance or the factory authorized service person nearest you call AMEREC's Service Department at 1 -800-331 -0349
SYMPTOMS
PROBABLE CAUSES
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
Nov/alerto Generator
1 Wait at least 10 minutes alter turning on Control
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2 Verily that the water is on.
Control circuit is faulty
or
Generator Is faulty
3 Verily that the Generator s drain valve is closed.
4 If the above 4 sleps do not disclose the problem turn off the Generator's circuit breaker Call AMEREC s Service Department
1 Turn off circuit breaker
(Control ligtil off)
Unit sti!! makes steam
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Generator is faulty
2 Call AMEREC s Service Depatimeni
Water runs out steam head
Generator is faulty
1 Turn ofl circuit breaker
2 Turn off water,
3. Call AMEREC’S Service Deparlmenl.
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• For assistance or part orders please contact your local
AMEREC Dealer or cal! AMEREC at 1-800-331 -0349 Please
help us serve you better by:
1 Identifying the problem by using the troubleshooting guide
in this manual
2 Read number 12. the UL Rating Labe! to obtain your unit's
model and code number
•When ordering parts please provide the number, description
and quantity needed When ordering wire assemblies, please
describe the wires by color, location and/or their connection
points
• Do not return any materials to AMEREC without first
contacting AMEREC for a Return Authorization Number
Freight must be prepaid to AMEREC
/fAMEREC.
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