Table title Title of figure Revision history Date Version Description 1 Apr. 2020 2.10 New level probe, new circuit diagrams 1 Jan. 2020 2.00 Complete revision 1 Dec. 2018 1.00 Original version Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
2 Identification......................11 Unit specifications..................11 Intended use ....................13 Models (steam rooms)................14 Water hardness ..................... 14 Description of the SteamAttrac steam generator ......15 2.5.1 Scope of delivery................17 2.5.2 Exterior view of the unit ............18 2.5.3 Side view with immersion heaters ........
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Descaling ......................52 Cleaning and servicing ................57 4.3.1 Regular maintenance ..............57 4.3.2 Replacing the immersion heater..........58 4.3.3 Resetting the safety temperature limiter......62 4.3.4 Troubleshooting ................65 5 Disposal........................67 6 General terms and conditions of service ...........68 Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
CAUTION Caution Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE Notice Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in damage to the unit. SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
The steam pipe must always have an unobstructed exit outlet in the cabin. When commissioning, take measurements to ensure that the set output does not heat the cabin to over 50°C. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
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Corrosive or heavy saline atmospheres damage the contacts in the control unit, in the relay box and in the sensors. The control panel and sensors should not be installed in a non- corrosive, heavy saline or chlorinated atmosphere. SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
Health risks Spending time in a steam room can lead to serious health risks or even death for persons with health impairments. These persons must consult with a doctor before visiting a steam room. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
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Children and persons who have not received proper instruction must not clean or service the system. SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
DIN EN 55014-2 Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar appa- ratus – Part 2: Immunity DIN VDE 0100-703 Low voltage installations – Rooms and cabins contain- ing sauna heaters Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
Identification Identification The SteamAttrac is available with an output power of 3 to 6 kW. This output capacity can operate steam rooms with a size of 3 m to 12 m Unit specifications Nameplate The nameplate is attached to the underside of the base of the housing.
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В случае сраб. защиты от перегрева соблюсти паузу 30 мин. для охлаждения по инструкции. Возврат предохранителя от перегрева в исходное положение только специалистом! VORSICHT CAUTION Осторожно Verbrennungsgefahr! Heiße Oberflächen. Nicht berühren. Burn Hazard! Hot surfaces. Do not touch. Риск ожога! Горячие поверхности. Избегать прикосновения. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
The installation wall must be able to support a total weight of max. 35 kg. Intended use The SteamAttrac steam generator is used to generate steam for a steam room or as a supplemental humidifier in a sauna cabin. It must only be mounted on a wall.
A water softening system is required if the steam generator is used commercially. Non-compliance with these guidelines resulting in damage to the unit ren- ders the warranty void. Water softening guidelines Water hardness Water softening system 1°–5° dH 6°–10° dH Recommended Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
100.09 Description of the SteamAttrac steam generator The SteamAttrac steam generator is an electrical device used to generate steam for steam rooms and sauna cabins. The unit consists primarily of a water tank with integrated heating elements (vaporiser tank), control elec- tronics and various pipelines enclosed in a housing.
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It then closes the inlet once the required water level has been reached. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
D Ball valve and motor B Installation and Operating B Four 5x35 screws with four S6 Instructions anchors for installing the steam C SW8 hexagon key generator on the wall SteamAttrac – scope of delivery SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
* The 3 kW version is equipped with an immersion heater in the middle of the tank side shown. The vaporiser tank is insulated by a mineral wool matting and a protective plate to shield the housing from the heat. SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
The ball valve for the drain outlet is controlled by a motor. It is used to open the ball valve so that the water and the des- caler can be drained. It is closed again when the tank is filled. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
A Clamps for terminal connection and control D Filler spout for descaler lines E Level sensor B Contactors F Connection terminal for C Safety temperature limiter motorised ball valve Top with circuit board All connections and fuses are pre-mounted. SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
F Cable feed opening for motorised C Drain outlet relief valve ball valve D Drain outlet, G Cable feed opening (mains 2-way motorised ball valve connection) H, I Feed-throughs (for control panel connection) View from below Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
For 4.0 kW: 5 x 1.5 mm² For 6.0 kW: 5 x 1.5 mm² Fuse For 3.0 kW: 1 x 16 A For 4.0 kW: 3 x 16 A For 6.0 kW: 3 x 16 A SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
Mounting Mounting Installation example for steam room The following example shows where the SteamAttrac steam generator can be installed in relation to the steam room. A Temperature sensor E Steam pipe with insulation B Lighting F Steam generator C Floor drain...
35 kg. Before installation, check how the steam pipe is to be laid. Standard routing leads the line out from the steam generator laterally and then downwards. Measurements for installation Mounting distances Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
See Mounting distances, 26 Insert the anchors and screw in the top two screws. Allow the screws to protrude approx. 3 mm so you can hang the steam generator on them. SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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Unscrew the eight (8) retaining screws in the right side panel of the housing and remove the panel. Removing the right side panel The motorised ball valve is not mounted by the factory. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
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Hang the steam generator on the pre-mounted screws by inserting the screws that are on the top of the rear of the unit into the keyholes and then allow the steam generator to drop down gently until it catches in place. Mounting SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
Connecting control lines and the mains cable, 48 Mounting the housing cover Engage the housing cover in the slot on the back panel of the housing. Back panel of housing – slot for housing cover Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
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Insert three (3) screws into the bottom and tighten them. Screwing in the housing cover Mount the right side panel. Insert eight (8) retaining screws into the right side panel and tighten them. Fixing the right side panel in place SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
The drain pipe must not have any sharp angles or kinks. The drain outlet and escaping water are very hot. The outlet for draining the vaporiser tank and the hose for excess pressure must be arranged in Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
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The steam pipe must gradually descend toward the steam outlet at a 1– 2° incline so that no condensate can collect in the pipeline. A siphon may be installed to remove condensate as needed. SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
This could cause overheating and an emergency shutdown, which can lead to various types of damage, e.g. failure of the tempera- ture limiter. Use hoses that are PVC-free for the cold water supply. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
Connect the cold water supply to the 3/4” water supply line on the base plate of the housing with a commercially available hose. Permissible hoses can be purchased in a plumbing supply store or from EOS as an accessory. See the chapter on Accessories (optional), 18. Connecting the water supply Open the water supply.
Align the ball valve in such a way that there is sufficient room to set the motor in place. Set the motor in place again and tighten the motor’s retaining screw. You can then mount the drain outlet. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
3.6 Running a self-test after establishing a con- nection to the power supply, 50. Check to ensure pipelines are sealed. Water must not escape from the water supply line or the drain outlet. Tighten the connections as needed. SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
94.7003) to simplify the connection or subse- quent disconnection of the steam pipe. Steam pipe connection Position the steam pipe so it slopes toward the steam outlet without kinks. See Positioning the steam pipe correctly, 33 Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
The measurements in the figure are therefore intended as guide- lines only. Steam room requirements Floor drain Air extractor so that temperature control works properly SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
The T-piece and the injection nozzle for essence are optional parts needed for the separate essence injector. The T-piece must be in- stalled as close to the cabin as possible. Fix the steam pipe to the wall. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
Electrical installation must only be carried out by a qualified and licensed electrician. The unit must be connected to the power supply according to the circuit diagram and the terminal scheme. SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
Mounting 3.4.1 Circuit diagrams Circuit diagram for 3 kW to 230 V SteamAttrac Circuit diagram 3 kW Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
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Mounting Circuit diagram for 4/6 kW – 400 V SteamAttrac Circuit diagram 4/6 kW The circuit diagram is located on the inside of the housing. SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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Mounting Connection examples Econ S2 to SteamAttrac Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
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Mounting SteamAttrac as a supplementary vaporiser in the sauna SteamAttrac with ECON H SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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Mounting SteamAttrac with Emotec / EmoTouch 3 Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
DIN EN 60335-1:2012-10: For stationary class I heating appliances: 0.75 mA or 0.75 mA per kW rated power input of the heating unit, whichever is higher, up to a max- imum of 5 mA. SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
Connecting control lines and the mains cable Run the cable through cable feed opening in the base of the housing. A Control lines B Mains cable Cable feed opening Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
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The water level is checked by a sensor. If the required water level has been reached, the valve in the water supply line closes automatically. It takes a few minutes to refill an empty vaporiser tank (flow regulator in the water inlet valve). SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
If the tank is empty, the water supply line is opened and water is filled until the maximum water level is reached. The water supply is then closed and the vaporiser is ready for operation again. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
Operation Operation The SteamAttrac steam generator is switched on and off by means of an external control system. The control system, e.g. Econ S2, can be purchased from EOS Saunatechnik GmbH. Flashing codes signalled by green status light The SteamAttrac is equipped with a status light that signals operating sta- tuses and malfunctions.
Do not place or store containers with descaler close to other chemicals. Wear eye and skin protection when descaling the vaporiser tank. Avoid contact with contaminated clothing. Observe the manufacturer’s data sheet. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
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Allow the water inside to cool for at least 30 minutes before des- caling the vaporiser tank. It is not necessary to remove the unit’s cover before descaling the tank. SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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Mix approx. 7 litres of descaler with water in a bucket. Ensure that the mixture of water and descaler for your water’s level of hardness corresponds to the specifications on the descaler container. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
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The Descaling in progress flashing code indicates that descaling is in progress. After approx. 30 minutes the water is drained. The tank is then filled with clean water for a rinse cycle and drained again. SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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The control light stops flashing and remains illuminated. The steam generator is ready for use. The vaporiser tank is filled with water from the water supply line. Switch on the steam request at the control unit again. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
Operation Cleaning and servicing The SteamAttrac steam generator must be serviced and cleaned regularly. The frequency depends on how often it is used. This increases the service life of the steam generator. 4.3.1 Regular maintenance The SteamAttrac must be serviced and cleaned regularly. The frequency depends on how often it is used.
The drain outlet and escaping water can be very hot. Allow the vaporiser tank and pipelines to cool for approx. 30– 45 minutes. Begin service work only once the steam generator has been switched off and is cool. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
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Unscrew the heaters at the metal bushes. Use the SW66 hexagon key. Clean or replace the heaters. Replace defective heaters with original spare parts only. Check the vaporiser tank for limescale and clean manually, as needed. SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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NOTICE Ensure that the polarity is correct when plugging in the flat plug. Incorrect polarity can lead to severe overload and damage to the tubular heating element. Plug the flat plug into the heaters again. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
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Check for leaking water. Water must not leak from the vaporiser tank. The unit first performs a self-test; see 3.6 Running a self-test after es- tablishing a connection to the power supply, 50 Switch on the steam request at the control unit again. SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
Rectify the reason for overheating. Allow the steam generator to cool for approx. 30 minutes. The Reset button should be operated only by qualified person- nel. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
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To troubleshoot, see 4.3.4 Troubleshooting, 65. Unscrew the eight (8) retaining screws in the left side panel of the hous- ing and remove the panel. Removing the left side panel Reset button SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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Use a suitable tool to lightly press the Reset button on the safety temper- ature limiter. Fix the left side panel in place again and tighten the screws. Restart the unit. See 4.1 Normal operation, 51 Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
Operation 4.3.4 Troubleshooting The SteamAttrac steam generator uses the flashing status light on the front of the housing to communicate various operating statuses and malfunctions. The corresponding fault messages or symbols are shown on the control panel display. Error Reason...
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Rectify the reason for over- limiter triggered tank heating. (Display error mes- Caution: Allow the steam sage) generator to cool for 10– 15 minutes before resetting the safety temperature lim- iter. Press the Reset button. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
Do not dispose of the unit with household waste. Packaging The packaging of the SteamAttrac can be completely separated for dis- posal and recycled. The following materials are used in the packaging: Used paper ...
The customer shall provide assistance free of charge to the manufacturer in rendering services. In the case of a warranty claim, the manufacturer shall provide replace- ment parts necessary for servicing free of charge. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
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This warranty shall cover defective equipment parts, with the exception of normal wear parts. Wear parts shall include, for example, light sources, glass elements, tubular heating elements and sauna heater stones. SteamAttrac - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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The manufacturer’s General Terms and Conditions of Business, in the ver- sion available at www.eos-sauna.com/agb, shall apply in addition to the foregoing terms and conditions of service. Installation and Operating Instructions - SteamAttrac...
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