Owner`s manual

4211-145 06-25-10
AK 17, 20, 30, 3K20, 3K24, 3K28 & 3K36
System Installation and Service Instructions
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SECTION 2: SELECT MOUNTING LOCATION
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.
The best mounting location will satisfy all or most of
the following:
1. The steam line must slope to allow condensation
to drain. Condensation should drain into the steam
room.
2. The steam line should be less than twenty (20) feet
long. Ten (10) feet is preferred. Steam lines over
twenty (20) feet long should be insulated.
3. The mounting location should minimize the num-
ber of bends and elbows in the steam line.
4. The steam line should enter the room 18" above the
floor or at least 12" above a tub rim or ledge. See
Diagram 13.
5. No steam head shall be more than thirty (30)
inches above the floor.
6. The steam outlet should be located to avoid
potential user contact.
7. The Generator(s) should be installed in a dry, well
ventilated area. The space provided should be a least:
7 cu ft for one Generator,
17 cu ft for two Generators and
27 cu ft for three Generators.
IMPORTANT:
- Insulate all steam lines and drain lines within
the enclosed space.
- Each Generator must be provided with at
least four (4) inches ventilation and control
wiring access at the control end.
- Each Generator must be provided with at
least twelve (12) inches clearance in FRONT
of the louvered front cover.
- There should be at least thirty-six (36) inches
in front of each Generator for service access.
Suggested locations are under a vanity, in a closet,
attic, crawl space or basement. Preferably in the
same room. ( Not Subject to Freezing)
8. For minimum distance between Steam Genera-
tors, see Diagram 1, 2, 3 & 4.
9. The mounting location must be within a cable
length of the Master Generator. See Diagram 5.
NOTE:
Longer Slave control cables are available. Call
AMEREC Service Department at
1-800-331-0349
10. The location should provide clearance for service
and element removal. See Diagrams 1, 2, 3 & 4.
11. There should be no more than three (3) 90°
bends and ten feet of pipe between any Generator's
drain outlet and its drain valve inlet. See Diagram 15.
12. The generator should NOT be mounted where
freezing may occur.
SEE THE PREFERRED DIAGRAM 1 & DIAGRAMS 2, 3, 4 & 5
DIAGRAM 1: PREFERRED INSTALLATION
WARNING
Do not mount outdoors.
Protect from freezing.
To reduce the risk of explosion, do
not interconnect steam outlets. A
separate steam line must be
provided for each steam outlet.
Units must be located as to allow
access for service.
IMPORTANT
An exhaust fan installed outside the
steam room is strongly
recommended in order to remove
excess steam from the bathroom or
shower area.
It is strongly recommended that no
exhaust fan be installed inside the
steam room, doing so will result in a
loss of heat and steam through the
exhaust fan and port.
OPTIONAL FILTER
(NOT PROVIDED)