Thermasol SS-84, SS-140, SS-240, SS-395, SS-600 Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

Steam Shower Series

With Fast Start Technology

Manufacture Post 2005

If you are a plumber installing this unit, please leave

this owners manual & warranty card with the owner

when you finish the installation.

This Instruction supercedes all previous information provided by ThermaSol

Thank You!

CONSUMER WARNING

• DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU HAVE CONSULTED YOUR DOCTOR AND RECEIVED WRITTEN PERMISSION TO DO SO.

USE OF THIS PRODUCT MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.

• STEAM IS HOT! DO NOT TOUCH OR GO NEAR THE STEAMHEAD FROM THE TIME THE UNIT IS “ON”, UP TO ONE HOUR FROM THE

TIME THE UNIT IS OFF. SEVERE BURN WILL OCCUR IF YOU COME IN CONTACT WITH THE STEAMHEAD OR STEAM EMITTING FROM
THE STEAMHEAD.

• NEVER ATTEMPT TO FILL AROMA THERAPY RESERVOIR ON THE STEAMHEAD WHEN UNIT IS IN THE “ON” POSITION. SEVERE

BURNS WILL OCCUR.

• DO NOT USE THERMASOL AROMA THERAPY OILS OR SKIN CARE PRODUCTS OR ANY PRODUCT IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOUR

THERMASOL UNIT WITHOUT CONSULTING WITH YOUR ALLERGIST OR DOCTOR BEFORE USE. THESE PRODUCTS MAY BE
HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.

• YOUR SHOWER MAY BE A SLIP AND FALL HAZARD CHECK WITH YOUR CONTRACTOR OR FLOORING MANUFACTURER

REGARDING THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLOORING IN A STEAM APPLICATION. SLIPPING AND FALLING INTO THE STEAMHEAD
ITSELF OR INTO THE STREAM OF STEAM EMITTING FROM THE STEAMHEAD WILL CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS, OR PHYSICAL INJURY.

• DO NOT USE STEAM ROOM WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, AS THIS CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR

HEALTH.

• IF YOU ARE FEELING UNCOMFORTABLE, DIZZY, FAINT, OR STARTING TO FALL ASLEEP IMMEDIATELY EXIT THE STEAM ROOM.

• DO NOT USE STEAM ROOM IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 UNLESS SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT.

Note: Before contacting Customer Service for Technical Support, please have the model number,
serial number and date code (located on a circle to the lower right of the serial number), include
all numbers and letters.

Headquarters & Technical Support

2255 Union Place, Simi Valley, CA 93065 – [phone]

Mon – Thur 7:00 – 5:00, Fri 8:00 – 12:00 PST

Eastern Sales Office

26 Industrial Avenue, Fairview, NJ 07022 – [phone]

Mon – Thur 7:00 – 5:00, Fri 8:00 – 12:00 EST

www.thermasol.com

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** NOTICE **

WARNING LABEL

THERMASOL
STEAMHEAD

SHOWER FLOOR

THERMASOL

CONTROL

YOU MUST ATTACH THIS STATIC

CLING USER WARNING LABEL IN THE

SHOWER NEXT TO THE CONTROL

UPON COMPLETION OF

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INSTALLATION

Generator Installation Instructions

Parts Enclosed

• NoTouch Steamhead housing

• Steam generator

• 50 foot control cord

• Test kit with Instructions

• Installation Instructions

• Warranty card

• Static cling warning label

All ThermaSol steam generators are designed to build NO PRESSURE
for your safety.

Note: Failure to follow installation instructions specifically will cause the warranty to be void.

CONTROL CABLE

INPUT

ELECTRICAL BOX

POWERFLUSH BALL

RELIEF VALVE

during operation. This is

PRESSURE

12” AT

PIPING

POWERFLUSH BALL VALVE

IN CLOSED POSITION

IDENTIFICATION LABEL

11-1/2”

FRONT OF GENERATOR

(ACCESS PANEL)

WATER

INLET

17”

Figure 1

Note: The generator must be mounted level with all connections on top.

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Generator Installation Instructions (con’t)

Materials Needed

• Brass ball valve (for water supply shut off)

• Pipe compound

• Copper or brass fittings & nipples (sizes and quantities per instructions)

• In-line water filter (recommended)

• 3/8” brass or copper union

• 1/2” brass or copper union

• Wire (sizes and quantities per instructions)

• Copper tubing or pipe

• Wire cap nuts

• Flex conduit

• Silicone

• Other materials as required

Tools Needed

• Pipe wrench

• Tubing cutter

• Wire cutters or wire strippers

• Adjustable wrench

• Screwdrivers (phillips & regular)

• Solder & Flux

• 1-1/16” masonry drill bit

• 2-1/2” hole saw for NoTouch Steamhead

• Drill motor

• Propane torch

• Other tools as required

Note: ThermaSol steam bath generators are for indoor use only. They should never be
located outside the home.

Note: ThermaSol steam bath generators are NOT designed to be used for space heating
purposes.

Warning: Please consult your physician before using. If you are pregnant, elderly, have high
blood pressure, diabetes, suffering from heart disease, intoxicated, or not in good health, do not
use this steam bath.

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CONSUMER WARNING

WARNING

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU HAVE CONSULTED WITH YOUR DOCTO R A ND
RECEIVED WRITTEN PERMISSION TO DO SO. USE OF THIS PRODUCT MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH.

WARNING

NEVER ATTEMPT TO FILL AROMA RESERVOIR ON THE STEAMHEAD WHEN UNIT IS IN THE ON
POSITION. SEVERE BURNS WILL OCCUR.

WARNING

DO NOT USE THERMASOL AROMA THERAPY OILS OR SKIN CARE PRODUCTS OR ANY
PRODUCT IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOUR THERMASOL UNIT WITHOUT CONSULTING WITH
YOUR ALLERGIST OR DOCTOR BEFORE USE. THESE PRODUCTS MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH.

WARNING

YOUR SHOWER MAY BE A SLIP AND FALL HAZARD CHECK WITH YOUR CONTRACTOR OR
FLOORING MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLOORING IN A STEAM
APPLICATION. SLIPPING AND FALLING INTO THE STEAMHEAD ITSELF OR INTO THE STREAM
OF STEAM EMITTING FROM THE STEAMHEAD WILL CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS, OR PHYSICAL
INJURY.

WARNING

STEAM IS HOT! DO NOT TOUCH OR GO NEAR THE STEAMHEAD FROM THE TIME THE UNIT IS
“ON”, UP TO ONE HOUR AFTER IT HAS SHUT OFF. SEVERE BURN WILL OCCUR IF YOU COME
IN CONTACT WITH THE STEAMHEAD OR STEAM EMITTING FROM THE STEAMHEAD.

WARNING

DO NOT USE STEAM ROOM WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRU GS, AS THIS
CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.

WARNING

IF YOU ARE FEELING UNCOMFORTABLE, DIZZY, FAINT, OR STARTING TO FALL ASLEEP
IMMEDIATELY EXIT THE STEAM ROOM.

WARNING

DO NOT USE STEAM ROOM IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 UNLESS SUPERVISED BY AN
ADULT.

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Requirements For Proper Installation

1. Ensure the steam room to be used is vapor proof. It should have a vapor proof door that seals well so
the steam does not escape. Make sure the walls, ceiling and floor materials are suitable for use with
steam and hot condensation, the steam produces.

2. Unit may be installed up to 50 feet away from steam room in a dry well ventilated area.

3. Use copper or brass fittings only (NEVER USE GALVANIZED FITTINGS).

4. The water inlet uses 3/8” NPT and steam outlet uses 1/2" NPT for easy installation.

5. The generator must be upright, accessible and on a level surface
panel and powerflush valve must be unobstructed and allow for easy access (see Figure 1).

6. Place a drain/spill pan under the unit. Plumb the connection on it to an approved drain.

7. Connect a tee to the cold water line. Install copper pipe to the tee (see Figure 3).

8. Install a brass shut-off valve on the water inlet line in an accessible area prior to the bra ss union and
recommended in-line water filter.

9. Before making the last connection to the 3/8” NPT, flush the water line into a five-gallon pail to
remove any silt or other materials that may be in the line.

10. Make the final connection and turn on water. All ThermaSol generators are equipped with an
automatic water fill system. The water will stop after unit is filled.

11. The steam line can run up, down, or horizontal; but cannot run down and then up
steam trap will be produced at the low point blocking the flow of steam. Do not
steam line. Insulate the steam outlet piping if the piping run exceeds 10 feet or is exposed to cold
areas. Note: Use steam rated insulation.

12. Do not
the steam line can be hazardous, should the steam outlet be capped off or obstructed.

13. Pitch/angle steam line back towards generator and avoid perfectly level plumbed lines

14. Make sure water is turned on before operating the unit.

Note: Failure to follow installation instructions specifically will cause the warranty to be void.

plumb the pressure relief valve into the steam line. Plumbing the pressure relief valve into

with all connections on top. Access

. If it does, a

plumb a trap in the

.

Sizing Your Steam Room

Factory Sized: L x W x H = Cubic Feet

Then choose the appropriate Model. No complicated
formulas. It’s that simple. For every foot of ceiling
height over 8 ft. (always round up) use the next larger
steam unit. Wall material irrelevant.

Generator

Model

SS-Acrylic

SS-84 84 6.0
SS-140 140 8.0
SS-240 240 10
SS-395 395 12
SS-600 500 15

Factory Sized

Cu Ft MAX KW

Acrylic Insert

3.5

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