Steamist BLSH Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

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Bilateral Steam Head Installation Instructions Model: BLSH

Important: Locate Publication No. 199 “Steam Bath Important Safety Instructions”. This publication includes a Warning
label that the contractor must install on the wall near the entrance to the steam room in a highly visible location. This
label and its additional safety information are packaged with the generator in the envelope containing the installation

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instructions. If it is lost or missing contact Steamist (201-933-0700) for a replacement Publication No. 199. This publica­tion along with all documents must be left with the owner.

IMPORTANT: To use the Bilateral Steam Head, make sure the
steam room wall studs are exposed to allow for proper installation. If
the walls are fully finished and studs are not accessible, please use
a different type steam head, model# 3199.

NOTE: For maximum comfort the Bilateral Steam Head should
always be located as far from the seating area as possible.

1. The Bilateral Steam Head location should be 12" to 18" above
the shower floor or 6" above the rim of the bathtub, as far from the
seating area as possible. Do NOT install the steam head directly
below the temperature/user control. For optimum performance,
install the steam head on the wall opposite or adjacent and as far as
possible from the temperature/user control.

2. If the steam generator is located above or on the same level as
the steam head, install the steam head with the threaded connec­tion at top (See Figure 1). If the steam generator is located below
the steam head, install the steam head with the threaded connec­tion at the bottom (See Figure 2).

3. 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 steam room. Do NOT use CPVC or any
plastic type pipe, fitting or water type line as the steam pipe.

4. Place the Bilateral Steam Head between wall studs (See Figure

3). Make sure that the front lip is placed in such way that it will be
flush with the final wall material such as Tile or Stone (See Figure

5). If you are uncertain of the Tile/Stone thickness at the time of
install, the front lip of the steam head may be slightly recessed back
into the wall but must NOT be placed behind Backer Board and
cannot protrude past front of Tile (See Figure 4).

5. Make sure the Bilateral Steam Head is level, left to right and
front to back (See Figure 3).

6. Secure the Bilateral Steam Head to wall studs using 8 screws or
nails.

7. Connect the ¾” copper or brass pipe to the Bilateral Steam
Head.

8. Remove the Front Face Cover by sliding it out of the Bilateral
Steam Head. It will not be needed until step #13.

9. Proceed with steam room construction by insulating the walls
and installing Backer Board onto the wall. Make sure to leave a
proper size cutout in the Backer Board for the Bilateral Steam Head.
Do NOT leave a large gap between the Backer Board and the
Bilateral Steam Head.

10. Apply Silicone Sealant between the Backer Board and the outer
edge of the Bilateral Steam Head (See Figure 4).

11. Complete the wall construction with Thin Set and Tile/Stone.
Make sure to leave a proper size cutout in the Tile/Stone for the
Bilateral Steam Head. Do NOT leave a large gap between the

Tile/Stone and the Bilateral Steam Head.

12. Apply Silicone Sealant between the Tile/Stone and the
outer edge of the Bilateral Steam Head (See Figure 5).

NOTE: Make sure there are absolutely no air gaps
between the outer edges of the Bilateral Steam Head and
the final wall material. If air gaps are left, steam will leak
between wall construction and cause water damage to
foundation.

13. Insert Front Face Cover (from step #8) back into the
Bilateral Steam Head. Push it in until it makes contact with
the wall.

14. Apply dabs of Silicone Sealant between the Left and
Right edges of the Front Face Cover and the wall
Tile/Stone to make sure the Cover does not slide out.

Figure 1

Figure 2

(Pipe connection at top)

(Pipe connection at bottom)

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Figure 3

Figure 2

IMPORTANT: Set proper depth.

Make sure the front edge ends up

flush with Tile surface. If you are

uncertain of the Tile thickness at the

time of install, the front edge of the

Steam Head may be slightly

recessed back into the wall but must

NOT be placed behind Backer

Board and cannot protrude past the

surface of the Tile.

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NOTE: Steam Head shown
with pipe connection at top. If
the pipe connection needs to

be at bottom, rotate the

Steam Head.

IMPORTANT: Install Steam

Head 12” to 18" above the

shower floor or 6" above the

rim of the bathtub.

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Figure 3

Figure 2

IMPORTANT: Apply Silicone

sealant between the Backer
Board and the outer edge of
the Steam Head. Make sure

to seal all gaps.

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Backer Board

IMPORTANT: The Steam

Head MUST be sealed twice,

first to Backer Board, then to

Tile.

IMPORTANT: Apply Silicone

sealant between the Tile and

the outer edge of the Steam

Head. Make sure to seal all

gaps.

Tile

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