Steamist TC-135 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Steambath Control

Model: TC-135

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LISTED 995C

US

Installation and Operating Instructions

WARNING: Elderly persons, pregnant women, or those suffering from heart disease, high blood

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IMPORTANT: the TC-135 Control will only function with one of the following Steamist Generator models: SM-46,
SM-79, SM-4, SM-5, SM-7, SM-8, SM-11, SM-12, SM-15, System-18, System-24, System-30.

IMPORTANT: This control must be installed inside the

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Cleaning Instructions: Use a damp cloth and mild soap.
Do NOT use abrasive cleaners which might scratch the
surface or the base of the control.

pressure, diabetes, or 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.

Control Features

1.

Temperature Display: Indicates steam room or set

steam room for proper operation of the system.

TEMP CONTROL

SET

TEMP

START

STOP

TC-135

Digital Temperature Control

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point temperature.

2.

Start/Stop Key Pad: Press key pad and generator will
begin producing steam in a few minutes. The generator
will remain on for 30 minutes when used with the
models SM-46, SM-79, SM-4, SM-5, SM-7, or SM-8
steam generators and 60 minutes for larger generators.
Pressing the key pad a second time will stop the Steam
Generator.
Heat Icon: Indicates the generator is producing steam

3.
when illuminated. The heater in the generator and the
heat icon will cycle on and off as the temperature is
maintained automatically in the steam room.
Temperature icon: Indicates the set temperature has

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been reached and the heater in the generator is off.
This icon will cycle on and off opposite that of the heat
icon.
Set Temperature Key Pad: Press to display the set

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point.
Up/Down Key Pads: Press to adjust the temperature

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set point.

Installation Instructions

1. Pre-Installation - Control Location

a)

The TC-135 control must be installed inside the
steam room. For convenience the recommended
height from the floor is four feet. Provide a 1½” hole in
the wall at this location (see Figure 1).

IMPORTANT: Multi-conductor cable must be
installed so that the end will not be buried inside the
wall. The unit will not operate unless the control is

2. Electrical Rough-in

a)

Remove the multi-conductor cable from the control
packing box. Carefully route the multi-conductor
control cable from the Steambath Generator to the
TC-135 located inside the steamroom (see Figure 2).
Route multi-conductor cable though a ¾” conduit to
protect the cable from damage and to facilitate
replacement if necessary.

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IMPORTANT: Run the
Control Cable through
a ¾” conduit.

1½“ Hole

located four feet

from the floor

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Figure 1

TC-135 Digital

Temperature Control

Coupler

Double-sided

Adhesive Pad

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3. Control and Cable Installation

a)

Locate the previously installed cable and black plastic
strain relief clamp which is in the control packing box.
Locate the knock-out on the steam generator for the
control cable (see Figure 2).

b)

Place strain relief around cable about seven inches
from the end and insert into the hole. Remove the
protective covering labeled, “Remove before
installation,” from the modular jack found on the PC

c)

board.
If TC-135 is used in conjunction with the optional
TC-110 control or Dual System, plug the splitter into
the modular jack, this will allow two cables to be
plugged into the PC board (see Figure 2).

IMPORTANT: When used with the Optional TC-110
control or Dual System, the Steamist supplied splitter
must be used. Locally purchased telephone splitters
will NOT work and void the warranty.

d)

Remove the protective cap from the multi-conductor

e)

cable plug. Connect the cable to the modular jack.

f)

Close and secure generator cover.
Locate Telco Jack at female coupler, on back of the
TC-135 control. Remove the protective covering
labeled “Remove before Installation”. Remove
protective cap from cable and plug into jack. Check
that the orientation of the plug properly aligns with the
jack. A snap will indicate the plug is installed
correctly (see Figure 2).

Figure 3

Coupler

Adhesive Liner

Control Cable

to Generator

g)

Peel adhesive liner from back of the control. Apply
the control to the wall. Press firmly and hold for a few
seconds.

h)

After the control is in place, apply silicone (supplied)
around the control to form a water tight seal.

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WARNING: Test the control for operation before

continuing on to the next step.

¾“ Conduit

Multi-conductor

Control Cable

To Control

Steamist splitter

supplied with Optional

TC-110 control or Dual

System.

Protective Covering

“Remove Before

Installation”

Modular Jack

(25 feet)

IMPORTANT: The adhesive on the back of the
TC-135 control will NOT seal this control. It is the
responsibility of the installer to seal this control to the
wall with the supplied silicone. Water damage to the
control is not covered by the warranty.

Knock-outs for

Strain Relief

Clamps

Printed

Circuit Board

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Figure 2

Cable Installation

on Steam Generator

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Start-up and test the Steam Generator and Control.

IMPORTANT: The Steam Generator will NOT operate

without water.

Installation Instruction for Steamhead & Escutcheon

(See Figure 5)

Be sure the steam pipe is installed with the proper

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length pipe protruding through the wall.
Apply silicone sealant around the pipe to seal the pipe

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to the wall.
Slip the Escutcheon over the steamhead loosely.

3.
Screw on the steamhead making sure the steam

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opening is facing down.
Hold the Escutcheon against the wall and tighten the

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retaining screw facing down.

WARNING: When installing a steam pipe into a steam
room made out of Acrylic, Cultured Marble, Corian,
Swanstone, Resin, Plastic or an equivalent type of material,
consult the manufacturer of the material for their
recommendation on location of the steam pipe. Verify that
the type of material used for the construction of the steam
room is rated for a steam room environment. When
installing a steam pipe, in the mentioned material type
rooms, it is very critical in making sure that when the steam
pipe protrudes into the steam room that it is centered in its
1¼” hole and does not touch the edge of the wall material
around the steam pipe.

IMPORTANT An optional steam diffuser (Not Included) is
strongly recommended for small steam rooms. This option
helps to better diffuse the steam and makes the steambath
more comfortable. This option may not be necessary in
larger steam rooms where the bather is sitting a few feet
away from the steamhead.

Steam Pipe

Apply silicone around

the steam pipe to form

a water tight seal

Figure 5

Steamhead Installation

Escutcheon

Steamhead

Tighten the screw to the

steamhead with the screw

to face down

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Operating Instructions

Operation

Make sure the water and power are turned on. Simply
press the Start/Stop keypad to begin the previously
programmed cycle. Pressing the Start/Stop a second time
will cancel the cycle. After a cycle is started it will take a few
minutes for the Steam Generator to heat-up and begin
producing steam. During operation the display will show
the ambient temperature. The heat light will cycle on and
off as the temperature is maintained.

Additional Features

Memory

The temperature set point is retained even if there is a
power failure.

Fahrenheit/Celsius

The temperature display may be changed to Fahrenheit or
Celsius by simultaneously pressing and holding the up and
down keypad for 5 seconds while the system is off. The
display will show the current setting “F” or “C” and then
alternate when the change is complete.

Programming

Adjustments can be made to the temperature control while
the system is on or off. Any time the temperature is
displayed, it can be adjusted by simply pressing the up or
down keypad. The set temperature can be displayed at any
time by pressing the Set Temp button. All changes made to
the temperature control are stored in memory until changed
again. The temperature range is 50° to 130°F (10°C to
55°C).

Error Message

This control is programmed with a diagnostic feature to help
isolate any potential problems. Error messages E0, E1, E2
and E3, indicate a problem internal to the control. If this
occurs the control should be repaired or replaced. Error
messages E4, E5 and E6 indicated a communication prob­lem with the steam generator. If this error occurs, check
both ends of the control cable for clean, dry and secure
connections. Dirty contacts can be cleaned with alcohol
and a cotton swab or a toothbrush. This can also happen if
the control is not sealed and the cable connections get wet.

All Instructions must be given to the homeowner for future use.

Steamhead Installation

Steamhead should be mounted

18” above the finished floor or 6”

above the rim of the tub as far

from the bather as possible

Optional Outside

Installation

TC-110 Control

START

STOP

Installation Suggestions

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TEMP CONTROL

SET

START

TEMP

STOP

Inside Installation

TC-135 Control. Locate away
from the direct line of shower

spray and do NOT locate

above steamhead.

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Figure 6

Installation Suggestions

East Coast Office: 275 Veterans Blvd., Rutherford, NJ 07070 ● Tel: [phone] ● Fax: [phone]

West Coast Office: 315 W. Pondera St., Suite F, Lancaster, CA 93534 ● Tel: [phone] ● Fax: [phone]

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