Steamist TSG-7 Plumbing Installation Instructions

Steambath Generator
The Steamist "TSG" Generator comes factory assembled,
carefully wired and tested.
The Plumbing Installation must conform to local and national
codes. All electrical power should be turned OFF when working
with Steam Generator.
1.
Pre-Installation
a) Be sure that the proper size Steam Generator has been
selected by using the sizing page in the "Full Line
Brochure," "Pricing Guide," "The Generator Sizing
Guide," "Architectural Guidelines," or in the Residential
Systems/Steambath Product Information section of the
Steamist website - www.steamist.com.
CAUTION: An improperly sized Steam Generator may
NOT produce the amount of steam necessary to reach
selected temperature.
IMPORTANT: Refer to page 4 for model required for
cubic foot rating.
b) The Steam Generator should be located as close as
possible to the Steamroom/Shower or tub enclosure.
Steam pipe should NOT exceed twenty-five feet in length.
If the steam pipe exceeds ten feet, use an appropriate
pipe insulation rated for a minimum of 212°F. Possible
locations include Vanity, Closets, or Basement near bath
area. The serial number plate should be visible and the
Steam Generator should be accessible for service. Refer
to Installation Suggestions on page 4. Do NOT install
Generator outdoors, in a moist, humid area, or in an area
where parts may freeze or corrode. Also, do NOT install
near flammable materials such as paints, thinners,
gasoline, etc.
c) The steam line and safety valve reach a temperature of
212°F during operation and should be appropriately
protected to prevent personal injury by accidental
contact.
2.
Plumbing Rough-in
Plumbing rough-in is required for the water supply and
steam line; this should be completed before the walls
are closed. For operation, the "TSG" Steam Generator
requires a ⅜" O.D. copper tubing to the fitting on the
generator for water inlet and a ¾" copper or brass pipe
for steam outlet.
WARNING: Elderly persons, pregnant women, or those suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or
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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.
IMPORTANT: The warranty of this product is voided if it is used in a commercial application or for anything other than a residential
steambath installation.
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NOTE: Safety Valve should be connected to a minimum ¾"
indirect waste or as required by local plumbing codes. In
the unlikely event this valve should open, the discharge
must be directed to prevent damage to the home.
a) Water Inlet - A water line should be roughed in
from existing ½" hot or cold water pipe. Using a ½"
x ⅜" tee, cut and solder tee into the existing water
line (see Figure 4 on page 3). Solder a piece of
⅜" copper tubing into tee. Rough-in for water
supply is now complete.
b) Steam Outlet - Rough in the steam line using a
minimum of a ¾" copper or brass pipe; do NOT
use black iron or galvanized pipe; it will rust and
discolor the wall of the steambath. The steamhead
location should be 18" above the shower floor or 6"
above the rim of the bathtub, as far from the
seating area as possible.
CAUTION: No shutoff valve can be installed in the steam
line. Do NOT create traps or valleys in this line which would
trap condensation and block the flow of steam. The steam
pipe should be pitched allowing condensation to run back
toward the Steam Generator (preferred), or toward the
steamhead.
Figure 1 - Steam Generator
Install Upright
and Level
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Plumbing Installation Instructions
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Models: TSG-7 and TSG-10
Knockout for
Control Cable
Knockouts for
Electrical Supply Line
¾" Steam
Outlet
¾" Safety
Relief Valve
Optional Auto
Drain Valve
Model TSG-AD
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