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AR Series Owners Manual
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AMEREC STEAMBATH GENERATORS
(MODELS: AR4, AR5, AR6, ART, AR8.5, ARID)
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing your new AMEREC steam generator. If we can be of any assistance do
not hesitate to call our Service Department at 1-800-331-0349.
FOR THE SAFETY OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PLEASE READ THE WARNINGS TO
THE RIGHT AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR STEAMBATH.
POST "WARNING" LABEL OUTSIDE STEAMBATH FOR SAFETY WARNINGS.
REQUIRED POSTING ON DOOR OF STEAM ROOM OR ADJACENT TO DOOR FOR
ALL COMMERCIAL INSTALLATIONS.
SECTION 1: OPERATION OF YOUR NEW AMEREC GENERATOR
1. Assure that both the power circuit and water
supply to the generator are OM.
2. To activate the steam press the control on. Into
to 20 minutes the room should be comfortable enough
to begin taking a steam bath. The unit will turn off
automatically in 30 minutes. The average time spent
taking a steam bath is approximately 10 minutes.
3. Remove clothing and jewelry.
4. Enterthe steam room and close the doorto prevent
steam from escaping.
SECTION 2: MAINTENANCE OF THE AR SERIES
The steam generator, steam head, fittingsand plumb
ing connections should be inspected annually for
water leaks and damage.
The AR steam generator is equipped with a drain
valve for flushing sediments from the generator tank.
This procedure should be scheduled monthly or
more often depending on local water conditions and
steam bath usage.
5. Relax and enjoy the warm steam releasing tense
muscles and refreshing the entire body.
6. If your steam room has a shower, a pleasant
experience can be achieved by taking a warm shower
while in the steam. You will find the contrast from
water to steam quite invigorating,
7. Pressing the control while the steam generator is
operating will shut it off.
FLUSHING PROCEDURE
1. The generator should be cool.
2. Turn control on.
3. Open the drain valve.
4. The unit will drain without heating the water.
5. Allow the water to run 10 minutes.
6. Close the drain valve.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard - High voltage exists
within this equipment. There are no user
serviceable parts in this equipment. All
installation and service to this equipment
should be performed by qualified licensed
personnel.
Do not exceed 30 minutes in a steambath.
Excessive exposure can be harmful to your
health. Excessive exposure can produce a
rapid pulse, light-headedness, weakness
or fainting. If you become uncomfortable
or experience any of the above conditions
exit the steambath immediatety.
Steambaths can put undue stress on the
body. Therefore a steambath should be
used only under a doctor's direction if you:
Are pregnant
Have a heart condition
Have high biood pressure
Have circuiatory probiems
Are under the infiuence of aicohot
Are under the infiuence of drugs
Have diabetes
Are under the care of a physician
Are in generaiiypoorheaith
Chiidren should oniy use the steambath
under close adult supervision.
Scaid Hazard: Do Not Touch the steam
head or trim during operation as they are
HOT. Stay at feast 12inchesawayfromthe
hot steam escaping from the steam head,
it is recommended that the steambath not
be operated for more than one timer cycie
withoutaiiowing the steam bath enciosure
to coot because of the fotiowing:
Certain construction materiais may be
damaged by the higher than normat heat.
A scaid hazard couid be presented by bath
fixtures overheating.
Be caretui when entering a steambath.
Escaping steam from an overheated steam
room may cause injury.
AWARNING
REDUCE THE RISK OF
OVERHEATING AND SCALDING
Hunccmfenatil«, day 01 tiMTY Slaying loo km(
ancoloO aiea liupatMo) causing CFvcineaRng
Supcnriao OiMpvi al aU Itfnca.
ClMca win a doctor Moni UM If pfognant diaMnc.inpoornaalm
undci modcal caia.
OreaSing healsUoii ncoryisict>onwilticDn9o<npiiciiolala<iol. Un
N modoabcn Is capabls d causing unconccloutnass.
CAUTION! iromh« Bisam nscaslng Horn me siBam ouiwi,
REDUCE THE RISK OF
SUPPING AND FALL INJURY
NOTE; Foi aUUHonal talet
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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. Do not touch the steam head and avoid the
steam near the steam head.
c. Prolonged use of the steam system can raise excessively the internal
human body temperature and impair the body’s ability to regulate its
internal temperature (hyperthermia). Limit your use of steam to 10 -15
minutes until you are certain of your body’s reaction.
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d. Excessive temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage
during the early months of pregnancy. Pregnant or possibly pregnant
women should consult a physician regarding correct exposure.
e. Obese persons and persons with a history of heart disease, low or high
blood pressure, circulatory system problems, or diabetes should consult
a physician before using a steambath.
f. Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a
steambath since some medication may induce drowsiness while other
medications may affect heart rate, blood pressure and circulation.
4. WARNING - Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body
reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6
degrees F. The symptoms of hyperthermia include an increase in the internal
temperature of the body, dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness and fainting. The effect
of hyperthermia include;
a. Failure to perceive heat:
b. Failure to recognize the need to exit the steambath;
c. Unawareness of impending risk;
d. Fetal damage in pregnant women:
e. Physical inability to exit the steambath: and
f. Unconsciousness.
WARNING - The use of alcohol, drugs or medication can greatly increase the
risk of hyperthermia.
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SECTION 3: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The Troubleshooting Guide below is meant as a general aid only. There are no user serviceable parts in the generator. All repairs should be performed by a qualified service
person. For additional assistance or the factory authorized service person nearest you call AMEREC's Service Department at 1 -800-331 -0349.
SYM PTOMS
Con trol ‘ON *
(Contro l Light ed)
No S tea m
Con trol -OFP
(Contro l light off)
Unit sti ll m ake s s tea m
Wat er r uns ou t steam h ead
PRO BABLE CAU SES
No w ater to Ge nerator
or
Con trol cir cui t is fau lty
or
Gen era tor is faul ty
Con trol cir cui t is fau lty
or
Gen era tor is faul ty
Gen era tor Is f aul ty
ACT ION TO BE T AK EN
1, W ait a t leas t 10 mi nut es a lte r tu rning o n C ontrol
2 Ve rity that the w ater is on .
3 Verit y th at t he Gen erator's d rai n va lve is c losed ,
4 If the above 4 s tep s do no t d isclose the problem tur n o ft th e G enerator' s ci rcu it b rea ker Call AMER EC's Servi ce D ep art ment
1. Tu rn o ff c irc uit bre ake r.
2 Ca ll A MEREC 's S erv ice Departme nt
1 Turn olf circuit break er,
2 Turn o ff w at er,
3, Call AME REC 's S ervice De par tment
NUMBER PART NAME DESCRIPTION
f FRAME CHASSIS
2 TERMINAL
a COVER FRONT WITH WO LABEL
4 COVER
TANK TWO ELEMENTS
5
6 INSUlAim BLAftKET
7 BRACKET
t NIPPLE
LABEL UL RATINGS
12
13
PROBE TRIPLE LEVEL
14 ELEMENT
IS ELEMENT
IS GASKET ELEMENT
17 VALVE
CLAMP SELF TiaiTENING
IS
19
HOSE
20 CLAMP AUGER
21 VALVE
22 VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF
23 PCA
24
LUG
STANDOFF PCASTANDO=F
27
29 BOLT f«-20xl/2*
30 WASHER
3S
CONTROL
STEAM HEAD DISPERSION HEAD (NOT SHOWN)
37
38 PLACARD
39 LABEL
40 FUSES 15/IOOA SIGBLO (NOT SHOWN)
TERMINAL BLOCK
ELEMENT ACCESS
L BRACKET, SHELF SUPPC«T
1/2'DRAIN NIPPLE
NO 1 POSITION
NO 2 POSITION
WATER INLET
WATER
MANUAL DRAIN
PRINTED CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY, AR
GROUND
1/4'LOCK
R30i
SAFETY (NOT SHOWN)
WIRE DIAGRAM
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• For assistance or part orders please contact your local
AMEREG Dealer or call AMEREG at 1-800-331-0349. Please
help us serve you better by:
1. Identifying the problem by using the troubleshooting guide
in this manual.
2- Read number 12, the UL Rating Label to obtain your unit's
model and code number.
•When ordering parts please provide the number, description
and quantity needed. When ordering wire assemblies, please
describe the wires by color, location and/or their connection
points.
• Do not return any materials to AMEREG without first
contacting AMEREG for a Return Authorization Number,
Freight must be prepaid to AMEREG.
amerei:
SAUNA & STEAM
17683 128th Place NE, Building C
Woodinville, Washington 98072, USA
425-951-1120 Fax: 425-951-1130
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