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4211-145 06-25-10

AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36

System Installation and Service Instructions

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AMEREC STEAMBATH GENERATORS

MODELS AK17,AK20,AK30,3K20,3K24,

3K28 & 3K36

(AK/3K "MASTER" GENERATOR TO BE GANGED WITH ONE OR

TWO AG/3G "SLAVE" GENERATORS)

AK17 = AK10 + AG7 + Appropriate Control Kit

AK20 = AK10 + AG10 + Appropriate Control Kit

AK30 = AK10 + (2) AG10 + Appropriate Control Kit

3K20 = 3K12 + 3G8 + Appropriate Control Kit

3K24 = 3K12 + 3G12 + Appropriate Control Kit

3K28 = 3K14 + 3G14 + Appropriate Control Kit

3K36 = 3K12 + (2) 3G12 + Appropriate Control Kit

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION.

POST "WARNING" LABEL OUTSIDE STEAMBATH FOR

SAFETY WARNINGS. REQUIRED POSTING ON DOOR OF

STEAM ROOM OR ADJACENT TO DOOR FOR ALL

COMMERCIAL INSTALLATIONS.

AMEREC Steam Generators are listed by Underwriters Laboratories. The Steam Generators come

assembled and ready for installation. Check that the size and rating of the Generator is suitable for your

application, refer to the Steam Room Construction and Generator Sizing Guide (AMEREC document

4211-33).

The AG and 3G line of AMEREC Steambath Generators are "Slave" Generators which can not operate

as stand alone generators. These generators can only be controlled by an AK or 3K generator which

will function as a "Master" generator. Up to two generators can be "ganged" with, or controlled by, a

single AK or 3K generator. The sole purpose of ganging is to increase the volume of steam generated

without using multiple controls. Control signals are passed from the AK/3K generator to the "Slave"

generator(s) via the cable(s) provided with the "Slave" generator(s).

Electrical grounding is required on all

AMEREC Steambath Generators.

All electrical supplies should be

disconnected when servicing Generator.

All wiring must be installed by a licensed

electrical contractor in accordance with

local and national codes.

All plumbing must be installed by a

licensed plumber in accordance with local

and national codes.

Generators are for indoor use only.

Generators are not for space heating

purposes.

Be certain that steambath enclosures are

properly sealed to avoid water damage

from escaping steam. It is recommended

that 100% silicone caulk be used to seal

all pipes and fittings. Steam must be

prevented from escaping into the wall

cavity.

Never shut off the water to a Steam

Generator that is in use.

REDUCE THE RISK OF

1. Exit immediately if uncomfortable, dizzy or sleepy. Staying too long in

a heated area is capable of causing overheating.

REDUCE THE RISK OF

Use care when entering or exiting the steam room, floor may be slippery.

NOTE:

For additional safety instructions, see owner’s manual.

CAUTION!

Do not contact steam head. Stay at least 12" away

from hot steam escaping from the steam outlet.

OVERHEATING AND SCALDING

2. Supervise children at all times.

3. Check with a doctor before use if pregnant, diabetic, in poor health or

under medical care.

4. Breathing heated air in conjunction with consumption of alcohol, drugs

or medication is capable of causing unconsciousness.

SLIPPING AND FALL INJURY

WARNING

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT

An exhaust fan installed outside the steam

room is strongly recommended to remove

excess steam from the bathroom or shower

area.

WARNING

K200i

K60/KT60

K30

R30K

Possible Controls

AK/3K

MASTER

AG/3G

CONTROL

CABLE 25 ft

AG/3G

AG/3G CONTROL

CABLE 25 ft

Summary of content (26 pages)

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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions Page 1 WARNING Possible Controls AG/3G CONTROL CABLE 25 ft AG/3G K200i Electrical grounding is required on all AMEREC Steambath Generators. OR All electrical supplies should be disconnected when servicing Generator.
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times. 3. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury: a. The wet surfaces of steam enclosures may be slippery. Use care when entering or leaving. b. The steam head is hot.
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions SECTION 2: SELECT MOUNTING LOCATION Page 3 WARNING SEE THE PREFERRED DIAGRAM 1 & DIAGRAMS 2, 3, 4 & 5 IMPORTANT Prior to making a decision on the mounting location, please read through this Installation and Service Instructions Manual completely and take a careful look at all the diagrams. The AMEREC Steam Generator can be hung on a wall or set on its base.
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions DIAGRAM 2 Page 4 DIAGRAM 3 36 in MIN SERVICE CLEARANCE 6 in MIN 6 in MIN 15 in MIN SERVICE CLEARANCE DIAGRAM 4 DIAGRAM 4.
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions Page 5 IMPORTANT SECTION 3: MOUNTING THE GENERATOR Wall Mounting: 1. Note the location of the mounting holes on the back of the Generator. The screws must set directly into studs or equivalent supports. Drill pilot holes on 12" centers and install the two #10 1-1/2 inch screws provided. See Diagram 6. The Generator will not operate properly, unless it is mounted level with its arrows pointed up. 2.
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions SECTION 4B: INSTALL STEAM LINE SEE DIAGRAMS 1 (PREFERRED INSTALLATION) 9 & 10 1. At the Generator: Install a 1/2" male NPT sweat adapter. Install a 1/2" sweat union in the steam line. - Terminate the steam line with a 1/2" NPT male adapter. Stub the line out into the room 3/8" from the finished surface. - Secure the steam line to a structural member. 2. Run the 1/2" copper steam line from the Generator to the Steam Room.
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions SECTION 4C: INSTALL STEAM HEAD SEE DIAGRAMS 11, 12 & 13 1. Install steam head insulator: Fill in gap (using 2. Install steam head. Slide the steam head on until 100% Silicone caulk between steam pipe and finit rests firmly against the finished wall. Tighten the ished wall surface at point of entry (see diagram 12). hex head screw underneath the steam head to secure it in place with the allen wrench provided.
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions Page 8 SECTION 4F: Water Quality Requirements The nature of a boiler or steambath generator requires testing of the feedwater to avoid potential high concentrations of impurities which can cause a deposit or scale to form on the internal surfaces. This deposit or scale can interfere with the equipments proper operation and even cause premature boiler or generator failure.
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions DIAGRAM 14 DIAGRAM 15 Page 9 DIAGRAM 16 6 in MIN 15 in MIN SERVICE CLEARANCE 6 in MIN 15 in MIN SERVICE CLEARANCE SECTION 5: WIRING INSTRUCTIONS (All Controls) SEE ELECTRICAL INFO CHART ON PAGE 12, DIAGRAMS 17 THRU 27 AND WIRING DIAGRAMS ON PAGES 22, 23 & 24 1.
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions 5. INSTALL GENERATOR CONTROL (K30,K60,KT60) The low voltage controls can be mounted directly to a finished wall either inside or outside the steam room with the exception of the KT60 control which must be mounted inside the steam room. Using a 2" hole saw, drill a hole in the finished wall where the control is to be mounted (the control cable should already be roughed-in to this location).
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions DIAGRAM 17 (K30 & K60 Controls) DIAGRAM 18 (K30 & K60 Controls) MOUNTING BRACKET TEMPERATURE SENSOR (K60 or K30 only) 6" MIN - Page 11 CONTROL HOUSING STEAM CONTROL (4 feet up not directly over steamhead) TEMPERATURE SENSOR CABLE (K60 or K30 only) 7' MAX CONTROL CABLE 2" DIAMETER HOLE IN FINISHED WALL CONTROL HOUSING MOUNTING SCREWS (DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN) DIAGRAM 19 (K30 & K60 Controls & Steam Head Insulator) DEC
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions DIAGRAM 25 DIAGRAM 24 DIAGRAM 23 Page 12 K30, K60, KT60 ROUGH-IN WALL SILICONE CAULK TEMPERATURE SENSOR WALL DECORATIVE CONTROL COVER PLATE (BUILT-IN SENSOR ON KT60 CONTROL ONLY) SENSOR CABLE 2 GANG ROUGH-IN BOX PROBE MUST BE POINTED DOWN PIGTAIL 7/8" HOLE CONTROL HOUSING TILE UP TO 2" DIAMETER HOLE IN FINISHED WALL ELECTRICAL INFORMATION CHART S T E A M G E N E R AT O R M O D E L NO.
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions SECTION 5B: WIRING INSTRUCTIONS (SLAVE GENERATORS) Page 13 WARNING SEE ELECTRICAL INFO CHART ON PAGE 12 DIAGRAMS 26 & 27 AND THE WIRING DIAGRAM ON PAGE 22 1. ELECTRICAL ROUGH-IN Size wire for the Generator as indicated by the Electrical Information Chart on page 12. Use correct size and type to meet electrical codes. Leave 4 feet of slack wire at Generator location for finish hookup.
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions SECTION 7: SERVICE WARNING SEE DIAGRAMS 28 THRU 32 AND WIRING DIAGRAMS ON PAGES 22 & 23 1. DESCRIPTION OF AMEREC (SLAVE) SERIES GENERATOR The AG Slave is controlled by an "AK or 3K" Master Generator. Control signals are transmitted to the Slave from the Master via the 8 wire slave control cable provided.
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions DIAGRAM 28 DIAGRAM 29 Vertical ± 15° Element End Orientation Heating Element Access Area Gasket Heating Element DIAGRAM 30 DIAGRAM 31 DIAGRAM 32 Note tab offset in opening Ref TM Fast-On Lug 4211-145 06-25-10 Page 15
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions Page 16 SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE There are no user serviceable parts in the Generator. All repair should be performed by a qualified service person. For additional assistance or the factory authorized service person nearest you call,Steam Technical Support at 1-800-363-0251. The Troubleshooting Guide below is meant as a general aid only. Follow ACTION TO BE TAKEN in order until the problem is resolved.
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions SYMPTOMS Control “On” Unit won’t steam. Note: Steam lit steadily on K30 or Time/Temp. properly displayed on K60/KT60 or K200i Remote and Dock in “On” state with proper temperature displayed. PROBABLE CAUSES Unit has not filled completely. or Heating elements burnt out. or Level probe faulty. or “PCA printed circuit assembly is faulty.
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions Page 18 TABLE 1 SYMPTOMS Master unit is inoperable. Slace unit(s) are OK. Master unit is OK. Only the Slave unit is inoperable. Master unit is OK. One of 2 Slave units is inoperable. Master unit is OK. Both Slave units are inoperable. PROBABLE CAUSES ACTION TO BE TAKEN Ak or 3K Master PCA is faulty. Call Steam Technical Support. Ak or 3K Master PCA is faulty.
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions Page 19 TABLE 2 Cont. SYMPTOMS Master unit “ON” Slave tank drained. Slave unit won’t fill up. Water continually sputters out of any steam head.
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions Page 20 DIAGRAM 33 (AK/3K GENERATOR) 47 45 3 OR 46 21 33 34 39 44 50 35 36 23 15 29 28 11 9 16 12 1 43 7 4 2 24 17 18 5 22 6 20 8 19 14 4211-145 06-25-10 13 13
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions PARTS LIST (AK GENERATOR) NUMBER PART NAME DESCRIPTION 1 FRAME CHASSIS 2 TERMINAL POWER INPUT TERMINAL BLOCK 3 COVER FRONT WITH WD LABEL 4 COVER ELEMENT ACCESS 5 TANK TWO ELEMENTS 6 INSULATION BLANKET 7 BRACKET L BRACKET 8 NIPPLE DRAIN NIPPLE 9 TERMINAL OPTIONAL AUTO FLUSH TERMINAL BLOCK 11 CAP CAP, THREAD PROTECTOR 12 LABEL MODEL AND RATINGS 13 PROBE TRIPLE LEVEL 14 ELEMENT REPLACEME
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions Page 22 DIAGRAM 34 (AG/3G GENERATOR) 3 39 23 15 29 28 11 16 9 12 1 43 7 4 2 24 17 18 5 22 6 20 8 19 14 4211-145 06-25-10 13
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AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36 System Installation and Service Instructions PARTS LIST (AG GENERATOR) NUMBER PART NAME DESCRIPTION 1 FRAME CHASSIS 2 TERMINAL POWER INPUT TERMINAL BLOCK 3 COVER FRONT WITH WD LABEL 4 COVER ELEMENT ACCESS 5 TANK TWO ELEMENTS 6 INSULATION BLANKET 7 BRACKET L BRACKET 8 NIPPLE DRAIN NIPPLE 9 TERMINAL OPTIONAL AUTO FLUSH TERMINAL BLOCK 11 CAP CAP, THREAD PROTECTOR 12 LABEL MODEL & RATINGS 13 PROBE TRIPLE LEVEL 14 ELEMENT REPLACEMENT
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