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Product Information

Applicable product:

26 kW Fast-Response

steam

generator (qty of 2, 13 kW each)

K-1697

30 kW Fast-Response

steam

generator (qty of 2, 15 kW each)

K-1716

Water and drain requirements:

Water supply 3/8″ line, 3/8″ NPT female thread

Steam line 1/2″ copper line 1/2″ NPT female

thread

Pressure relief

valve

3/4″ NPT male thread, valve

supplied

Generator Weight

Total:

26 kW, 30 kW = 64 lbs (29 kg)

Generator Electrical Rating

K-1697 (qty of 2,

13 kW each)

26 kW 240 V, 59 A, 50/60 Hz

K-1716 (qty of 2,

15 kW each)

30 kW 240 V, 68 A, 50/60 Hz

Required Electrical Service

Dedicated circuit required for each generator:

Steam generator K-1697 240 V, 80 A, 50/60 Hz

Steam generator K-1716 240 V, 90 A, 50/60 Hz

Installation Notes

Install this product according to the installation guide.

Fixture dimensions are nominal.

For this steam generator, enclosure shall not exceed the

maximum rating volume.

To determine the appropriate model for your installation,

determine the cubic feet of your steam area by multiplying L x

W x H. Compare the total to chart in the speciﬁcation sheet

and use the closest match. Always round up. For every foot of

ceiling height over 8’ (2.45 m) use the next larger steam unit.

Steam

generator

model

Power Rating Max Volume Rating

K-1697 26 kW 894 cu. ft. (25 cu. m)

K-1716 30 kW 1000 cu. ft. (28 cu. m)

17-3/4" (45.1 cm)

Steam Outlet

Water Inlet

9-1/8"

(23.2 cm)

Minimum required access is 24" (61 cm) L x 15" (38.1 cm) H.

Allow for a minimum of 12" (30.5 cm) of space around

all sides of the steam generator.

Green LED

Diagnostic Light

12"

(30.5 cm)

12" (30.5 cm)

RJ-12

Control Jack

Field Wiring

Service Box

3/4" NPT

Pressure Relief

11-3/4"

(29.8 cm)

Roughing-In

K-1697, K-1716

STEAM GENERATOR

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