RELAX-A-MIST CR-12 User manual
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION (See Steam Generator Selecon)
STEAM GENERATOR LOCATION
outside of, but within 20 feet of the shower or steam room,
where the steam pipe can be installed without the possibility of a
MUST be easily accessible should service be required in the
Fig. 1.
1 lb) in the boiling tank than a longer route with many elbows.
materials, tools and methods. Depending on wall thickness,
custom sized nipples may need to be fabricated by the plumber
or purchased from a local hardware store. It is important to
install the steam diusers in an area where a person cannot
be burned from the hot steam exing the diusers. The steam
See Steam Piping to Bath or Shower, CAUTION 1-3, and Fig. 2.
USE ONLY RELAX-A-MIST®FACTORY SUPPLIED PARTS
TWO 3/4” STEAM DIFFUSERS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MODELS CR-12 & CR-14
208 VOLTS 3 PHASE
CONTROL
CORD SET
CR-12 OR CR-14 STEAM GENERATOR WATER
INLET
STEAM PIPING AND STEAM DIFFUSER
(To and in the steam room)
and must be manifolded to two 3/4 inch pipes at the steam
elbows will, in most cases, maintain a lower pressure (less than
CAUTION: There is to be NO RESTRICTION in the STEAM
PIPE BETWEEN the STEAM GENERATOR and the STEAM
DIFFUSERS that would in any way cause PRESSURE to
build in the STEAM GENERATOR. INSTALL the STEAM
DIFFUSERS 12 INCHES above the nished oor, in a
LOCATION where the STEAM WILL NOT BURN anyone.
TIMER SWITCH (Steam Generator Control)
The Quick Touch Timer can be located inside or outside the steam
CAUTION 11.
DRAIN VALVE OPTION
A 3/4 inch copper, female adapter (located below the water
the steam generator (purchased separately). See Fig. 2.
QUICK TOUCH TIMER
CONTROL
(PACKAGED INSIDE
ELECTRICAL BOX)
Fig. 1
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TEE 1”TO 3/4”
UNION 1”
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Fig. 2
Option #1 Option #2
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2. ROUGH-IN
WATER SUPPLY (According to Local Plumbing Code)
a water hammer arrester (water bumper) is recommended.
To maintain a proper water level in the generator, the water
corrode the steam generator, install appropriate water treatment.
See CAUTION 4 and Warranty Policy. See diagrams on Page 6.
DRAIN VALVE OPTION (According to Local Plumbing Code)
A 3/4 inch rigid copper pipe must be installed from
ELECTRICAL - WATTS, WIRE AND FUSE SIZES
(According to Local Electrical Code - Use Copper Wire Only -
Must be Installed by a Qualied Electrician)
circuit breaker must be of adequate size to carry the
necessary amperage to operate the steam generator.
away from the area above the steam diusers), to install the
Quick Touch Timer (found in the appliance electrical box), and
wall material and pass the female end of the cord set through
OR, the Time and Temperature
purchased separately).
There is one class 1, 3 conductor copper wire and
ground power cable, and one, factory supplied, class 2
25 foot control wire to be run to the steam generator:
a) Run a copper power supply cable, 3 wire
and ground, of adequate gauge to carry the
necessary amperage from the fuse or circuit
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY & PIPING
See CAUTION 8-10.
SUPPLYCANNOT
Use Copper Supply Wire Only.
The copper power supply cable must run directly from the fuse
or circuit breaker to the steam generator. The factory supplied
cord set must be run directly from the steam generator to
in the steam generator, through the class 2 voltage circuitry.
STEAM PIPING TO BATH OR SHOWER
from the steam generator to where it will enter the steam
WARNING: STEAM DIFFUSERS ARE HOT AND CAN CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS. LIVE STEAM IS 212 °F (100 °C).
The 3/4” end of the steam pipes at the steam room should have
IMPORTANT - Ensure the
elbows are perpendicular to the nished wall on two axis.
Check their orientaon by threading in a nipple that extends
past the studs and out beyond the nished wall. This way
4 turns), so it will protrude through the wall into the steam
nipples will be replaced by brass nipples of the appropriate
length. See Final Installaon Steam Piping and Fig. 3.
STEAM GENERATOR: CR-12 CR-14
208 VOLTS
*
o
Fig. 3
1- Steam diuser
2 - O-ring
3 - 3/4” C x FIP adapter
4 - Sealer (silicone)
5 - Finished wall
6 - 3/4” brass nipple
7 - 3/4” C x C wing-back
elbow
8 - 3/4” copper pipe type “L”
9 - 12” from steam pipe to
steam room oor.
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WARNING: STEAM DIFFUSERS ARE HOT AND CAN CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS.
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where the steam will not burn anyone, preferably
on the same wall as the shower controls. See Fig. 1.
grout) and condense into water before it can heat and steam the
It is not recommended to place the steam diusers under
a bench, as there is a disnct possibility that someone
sing on the bench could inadvertently put their feet
underneath it and be burned.
for the heat and steam to circulate throughout the room.
CAUTIONS 1-2 and Fig. 4.
3. FINAL INSTALLATION
WATER SUPPLY (According to Local Plumbing Code)
tubing to ensure the boiler is being installed level. See Fig. 5.
DRAIN VALVE OPTION
steam unit, between the 3/4 inch copper female adapter and a
ELECTRICAL (According to Local Electrical Code)
roughed-in copper supply cable (3 wires and ground) into
Relax-A-Mist® grounding lug inside the appliance’s
supply, one to each of the red and black
Relax-A-Mist® wires inside the electrical box. See Fig. 6.
Note: At this point, the control, cord set and steam generator
funcons must be tested.
Timer Pretest
d).
CAUTION 6-12
• DO NOT ADHERE QUICK TOUCH TIMER TO WALL UNTIL
TIMER PRETEST HAS SUCCESSFULLY BEEN COMPLETED.
TIMER PRETEST
insert the male plug from the Quick Touch Timer
wire directly into the steam generator female
connector so the retaining tab locks in place with
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OFF
WATER
TREATMENT
WATER
INLET
ADAPTOR
Fig. 5
L1
L2
L1
L2
L3
GROUNDING
LUG
ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY
L2
L1
L3
L3
Fig. 6
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the Quick Touch Timer wire into the female connector.
iv) This successfully completes the Timer Pretest
the water and power supply and proceed to step d).
Timer Pretest has been successfully completed, the
surface is uneven, apply a silicone sealant to seal
Steam Piping.
STEAM PIPING
TOP
Using the 1 inch union provided and 2 wrenches, connect
the roughed-in steam pipe(s) to the generator steam pipe.
elbow, past your original mark. This is the length of brass nipple
tape or thread sealant on both ends of the nipple. Use an inside
Apply silicone around the back of the brass pipe adapter
Apply a small bead of silicone in the groove around the
Fig. 3 and Fig. 7.
Note:
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
1. a.
inside diameter, or contain a steam trap. Recommended steam line distance: maximum 25 feet.
b.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8. DO NOT
9. DO NOT
10.
11. DO NOTTimer Pretest procedure has been successfully completed.
12. local plumbing and electrical codes.
13.
FINAL STEAM PIPE INSTALLATION
Fig. 7
12
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1- Steam diuser
2 - 3/4” C x FIP adapter
3 - 3/4” brass nipple
4 - 3/4” C x C wing-back elbow
5 - 3/4” copper pipe type “L”
6 - Finished wall
7 - 12” from steam pipe to
steam room oor.
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Relax-A-Mist® Steam Generator Start Up
1. To start, make sure the electrical supply and the water supply are both in the OFF
NOT been installed.
2.
3.
4. Turn on the electrical supply to the steam generator.
5.
close and will in turn energize the water level sensing device. The water entering the appliance will be audible in the form of
Cauon: The Steam Diuser is HOT. Warning: HOT Steam will Burn You.
6.
Scalding Cauon:
bath.
7.
STEAM GENERATOR SELECTION
To select the correct size of steam generator, add the cubic footage of the shower with the appropriate adjustment to determine
the calculated cubic footage:
1.
2. Add appropriate adjustment to account for heat loss through materials:
............................................................No adjustment
..................................... + 30%
.................................................... + 100%
................................................................. + 15%
................................................. + 100%
Steam lines over 25 feet (insulate heavily)..................................... + 25%
................................................................................... + 25%
.................................................... + 30%
3. Select the generator that corresponds to your calculated cubic footage:
Model Number CR-9 CR-11 CR-12 CR-14
Maximum Calculated Cubic Feet 375 460 545 630
4. Units available in 240 1 Phase and 208 Volts 1 Phase or 3 Phase. Single family
dwellings usually have 240 Volts AC while condominiums usually have 208 Volts AC.
Example
409.5 calculated cubic feet
recommend our model CR-11 for rooms
DISCLAIMER:
STARTUP INSTRUCTIONS
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STUD
CAUTION:
DO NOT
CREATE A
STEAM TRAP!
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WATER SUPPLY
OPTIONAL DRAIN FEATURES
STEAM LINE PIPING & STEAM DIFFUSER
HOSE CONNECTION FOR WATER SUPPLY
(FACTORY SUPPLIED)
***DO NOT INSTALL FLOW STABILIZER***
ONE 1”
STEAM PIPE
WATER TREATMENT
(IF REQUIRED)
REQUIRED PARTS
TO INSTALL MANUAL
DRAIN VALVE:
3/4” MALE ADAPTOR
3/4” COPPER PIPE
3/4” BALL VALVE
REQUIRED PARTS
TO INSTALL
ELECTRONIC
DRAIN VALVE:
3/4” ELECTRONIC
DRAIN VALVE
(FACTORY
SUPPLIED OR
ORDERED)
PLUMB TO DRAIN
• 1” COPPER PIPE, TYPE”L”
• SLOPE PIPES TOWARD
STEAM GENERATOR
TYPICAL STEAM DIFFUSER INSTALLATION
PLUMB TO
DRAIN
MANUAL DRAIN VALVE
(SEE YOUR DEALER)
ELECTRONIC DRAIN VALVE
(SEE YOUR DEALER)
3/8”
SHUT OFF
VALVE
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE DRAIN PLUG
WITHOUT INSTALLING SHUTOFF VALVE.
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3
7
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TO STEAM
ROOM
BRASS
NIPPLE
STEAM DIFFUSER
CAUTION: DRAIN VALVE MUST BE CLOSED WHEN UNIT IS
IN OPERATION
12"
12"
• 12” FROM FINISHED
FLOOR
• 12” FROM FINISHED
SIDE WALL
• STEAM ROOM LAYOUT
WILL DETERMINE THE
SPACE BETWEEN
STEAM DIFFUSERS
* MINIMUM 6 INCH CLEARANCE FOR MODULAR CONNECTION PLUGS
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ELECTRICAL BOX MUST
FACE ACCESS PANEL MINIMUM 6 INCH CLEARANCE FOR
MODULAR CONNECTION PLUGS
ACCESS
PANEL CUT
INTO WALL
STEAM LINE PIPING
POWER
SUPPLY
WIRE
FACTORY SUPPLIED
25FT CONTROL
CORD SET
WATER
LINE
L1
L2
L2
L1
L3 L3
L1
L2
L3
USE SUPPLIED
KNOCK-OUTS
DO NOT DRILL HOLES IN
ELECTRICAL BOX
GROUNDING
LUG
TO BREAKER
PANEL
TERMINAL
BLOCKS
CHECK
GENERATOR
LABEL FOR
VOLTAGE AND
WAT TA GE
POWER SUPPLY
208V 3 PHASE
CHECK GENERATOR
LABEL FOR VOLTAGE
AND WATTAGE
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MC170950
WATTS
VOLTS
PHASE
MODEL
HZ
SERIAL
BURNABY,B.C., CANADA
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WATTS
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MODEL
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SERIAL
BURNABY, B.C., CANADA
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CHECK ORIENTATION OF
FEMALE AND MALE PLUGS
BEFORE CONNECTING
*MINIMUM 6 INCH CLEARANCE FOR MODULAR CONNECTION PLUGS
FACTORY
SUPPLIED 25
FOOT CORD SET
MUST BE USED
TO AVOID
DAMAGE TO
COMPONENTS
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INSERT WITH CONNECTOR
TAB TO BOTTOM
DO NOT FORCE
CAUTION:
USE FOR
ELECTRONIC DRAIN
VALVE ONLY
FACTORY SUPPLIED
CONTROL CORD SET
POWER SUPPLY 208V 3Ph
MODULAR CONNECTORS
ELECTRICAL BOX MUST BE ACCESSIBLE • CONNECT GROUND WIRE TO GROUNDING LUG
• CONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY WIRES TO
“L1, L2, AND L3” TERMINALS IN ELECTRICAL BOX
1 - STEAM GENERATOR
1 - HOSE CONNECTION (FOR WATER SUPPLY)
2 - 3/4” STEAM DIFFUSERS
1 - CONTROL SWITCH
1 - CONTROL CORD SET (25FT)
1 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1 - DIAGRAM SHEET
QUICK TOUCH TIMER CONTROL
THIS CARTON CONTAINS:
CORRECT WRONG WRONG WRONG
CAUTION INSTALLER!
MODULAR CONNECTOR
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*NOTE: POLARITY MUST BE MAINTAINED WHEN CONNECTING MULTIPLE UNITS*
*MINIMUM 6 INCH CLEARANCE FOR MODULAR CONNECTION PLUGS
CAUTION: INSERT FACTORY SUPPLIED CORD SET INTO
RECEPTACLE MARKED “TIMER SWITCH 24VAC”.
GENERATOR CANNOT BE STARTED WITHOUT
MODULAR CONNECTOR.
WARRANTY MAY BE VOID IF:
• WIRES CUT
• FUSES ON PCB ARE BURNT
• GENERATOR IS INSTALLED IN INCORRECT POSITION
• ELECTRICITY TO UNIT TURNED ON WITHOUT WATER
SUPPLIED
• STEAM GENERATOR IS PRESSURIZED OR USED TO
PRESSURE TEST STEAM LINE PIPING
• HOLES DRILLED INTO ELECTRICAL BOX
• FACTORY SUPPLIED MODULAR CORD SET NOT USED
• INSTALLER FAILS TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE
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repairs.
stated herein.
WARRANTY IS VOID IF RESIDENTIAL STEAM GENERATORS
ARE USED IN A COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION.
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AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEPOTS
WARRANTY POLICY
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