Steamist TC-135 User manual

Model: TC-135
Steambath Control
WARNING: Elderly persons, pregnant women, or those suffering from heart disease, high blood
pressure, diabetes, or who are otherwise not in good health, do not use this device unless directed
to do so by a physician. Also, do not use steambath while under the influence of alcohol.
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Installation and Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT: This control must be installed inside the
steam room for proper operation of the system.
Temperature Display: Indicates steam room or set
point temperature.
Start/Stop Key Pad: Press key pad and generator will
begin producing steam in a few minutes. The generator
will remain on for 30 minutes when used with the
models SM-46, SM-79, SM-4, SM-5, SM-7, or SM-8
steam generators and 60 minutes for larger generators.
Pressing the key pad a second time will stop the Steam
Generator.
Heat Icon: Indicates the generator is producing steam
when illuminated. The heater in the generator and the
heat icon will cycle on and off as the temperature is
maintained automatically in the steam room.
Temperature icon: Indicates the set temperature has
been reached and the heater in the generator is off.
This icon will cycle on and off opposite that of the heat
icon.
Set Temperature Key Pad: Press to display the set
point.
Up/Down Key Pads: Press to adjust the temperature
set point.
Cleaning Instructions: Use a damp cloth and mild soap.
Do NOT use abrasive cleaners which might scratch the
surface or the base of the control.
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Control Features
Installation Instructions
The TC-135 control must be installed inside the
steam room. For convenience the recommended
height from the floor is four feet. Provide a 1½” hole in
the wall at this location (see Figure 1).
IMPORTANT: Multi-conductor cable must be
installed so that the end will not be buried inside the
wall. The unit will not operate unless the control is
1. Pre-Installation - Control Location
a)
Remove the multi-conductor cable from the control
packing box. Carefully route the multi-conductor
control cable from the Steambath Generator to the
TC-135 located inside the steamroom (see Figure 2).
Route multi-conductor cable though a ¾” conduit to
protect the cable from damage and to facilitate
replacement if necessary.
2. Electrical Rough-in
a)
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6.
TC-135
Digital Temperature Control
TEMP CONTROL
SET
TEMP
START
STOP
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IMPORTANT: the TC-135 Control will only function with one of the following Steamist Generator models: SM-46,
SM-79, SM-4, SM-5, SM-7, SM-8, SM-11, SM-12, SM-15, System-18, System-24, System-30.
1½“ Hole
located four feet
from the floor
Double-sided
Adhesive Pad
TC-135 Digital
Temperature Control
Figure 1
IMPORTANT: Run the
Control Cable through
a ¾” conduit.
Coupler
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Protective Covering
“Remove Before
Installation”
Modular Jack
Knock-outs for
Strain Relief
Clamps
Cable Installation
on Steam Generator
Figure 2
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Printed
Circuit Board
Multi-conductor
Control Cable
(25 feet)
¾“ Conduit
To Control
Locate the previously installed cable and black plastic
strain relief clamp which is in the control packing box.
Locate the knock-out on the steam generator for the
control cable (see Figure 2).
Place strain relief around cable about seven inches
from the end and insert into the hole. Remove the
protective covering labeled, “Remove before
installation,” from the modular jack found on the PC
board.
If TC-135 is used in conjunction with the optional
TC-110 control or Dual System, plug the splitter into
the modular jack, this will allow two cables to be
plugged into the PC board (see Figure 2).
IMPORTANT: When used with the Optional TC-110
control or Dual System, the Steamist supplied splitter
must be used. Locally purchased telephone splitters
will NOT work and void the warranty.
Remove the protective cap from the multi-conductor
cable plug. Connect the cable to the modular jack.
Close and secure generator cover.
Locate Telco Jack at female coupler, on back of the
TC-135 control. Remove the protective covering
labeled “Remove before Installation”. Remove
protective cap from cable and plug into jack. Check
that the orientation of the plug properly aligns with the
jack. A snap will indicate the plug is installed
correctly (see Figure 2).
WARNING: Test the control for operation before
continuing on to the next step.
3. Control and Cable Installation
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Peel adhesive liner from back of the control. Apply
the control to the wall. Press firmly and hold for a few
seconds.
After the control is in place, apply silicone (supplied)
around the control to form a water tight seal.
IMPORTANT: The adhesive on the back of the
TC-135 control will NOT seal this control. It is the
responsibility of the installer to seal this control to the
wall with the supplied silicone. Water damage to the
control is not covered by the warranty.
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h)
Figure 3
Coupler
Control Cable
to Generator
Adhesive Liner
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Steamist splitter
supplied with Optional
TC-110 control or Dual
System.

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Steam Pipe
Apply silicone around
the steam pipe to form
a water tight seal
Escutcheon
Steamhead
Tighten the screw to the
steamhead with the screw
to face down
Figure 5
Steamhead Installation
WARNING: When installing a steam pipe into a steam
room made out of Acrylic, Cultured Marble, Corian,
Swanstone, Resin, Plastic or an equivalent type of material,
consult the manufacturer of the material for their
recommendation on location of the steam pipe. Verify that
the type of material used for the construction of the steam
room is rated for a steam room environment. When
installing a steam pipe, in the mentioned material type
rooms, it is very critical in making sure that when the steam
pipe protrudes into the steam room that it is centered in its
1¼” hole and does not touch the edge of the wall material
around the steam pipe.
Installation Instruction for Steamhead & Escutcheon
(See Figure 5)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Be sure the steam pipe is installed with the proper
length pipe protruding through the wall.
Apply silicone sealant around the pipe to seal the pipe
to the wall.
Slip the Escutcheon over the steamhead loosely.
Screw on the steamhead making sure the steam
opening is facing down.
Hold the Escutcheon against the wall and tighten the
retaining screw facing down.
IMPORTANT An optional steam diffuser (Not Included) is
strongly recommended for small steam rooms. This option
helps to better diffuse the steam and makes the steambath
more comfortable. This option may not be necessary in
larger steam rooms where the bather is sitting a few feet
away from the steamhead.
Start-up and test the Steam Generator and Control.
IMPORTANT: The Steam Generator will NOT operate
without water.

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Installation Suggestions
START
STOP
Figure 6
Installation Suggestions
Optional Outside
Installation
TC-110 Control
Steamhead Installation
Steamhead should be mounted
18” above the finished floor or 6”
above the rim of the tub as far
from the bather as possible
All Instructions must be given to the homeowner for future use.
TEMPCONTROL
SET
TEMP
START
STOP
Operating Instructions
Additional Features
Inside Installation
TC-135 Control. Locate away
from the direct line of shower
spray and do NOT locate
above steamhead.
Operation
Make sure the water and power are turned on. Simply
press the Start/Stop keypad to begin the previously
programmed cycle. Pressing the Start/Stop a second time
will cancel the cycle. After a cycle is started it will take a few
minutes for the Steam Generator to heat-up and begin
producing steam. During operation the display will show
the ambient temperature. The heat light will cycle on and
off as the temperature is maintained.
Programming
Adjustments can be made to the temperature control while
the system is on or off. Any time the temperature is
displayed, it can be adjusted by simply pressing the up or
down keypad. The set temperature can be displayed at any
time by pressing the Set Temp button. All changes made to
the temperature control are stored in memory until changed
again. The temperature range is 50° to 130°F (10°C to
55°C).
Memory
The temperature set point is retained even if there is a
power failure.
Fahrenheit/Celsius
The temperature display may be changed to Fahrenheit or
Celsius by simultaneously pressing and holding the up and
down keypad for 5 seconds while the system is off. The
display will show the current setting “F” or “C” and then
alternate when the change is complete.
Error Message
This control is programmed with a diagnostic feature to help
isolate any potential problems. Error messages E0, E1, E2
and E3, indicate a problem internal to the control. If this
occurs the control should be repaired or replaced. Error
messages E4, E5 and E6 indicated a communication prob-
lem with the steam generator. If this error occurs, check
both ends of the control cable for clean, dry and secure
connections. Dirty contacts can be cleaned with alcohol
and a cotton swab or a toothbrush. This can also happen if
the control is not sealed and the cable connections get wet.
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