Relax-A-Mist JR -1, JR -2 Steam Bath Equipment Installation Instructions
Below you will find brief information for JR-1, JR-2. The JR-1 and JR-2 steam bath equipment are designed to bring the benefits of steam therapy to your home. They are easy to install and use, and come with a variety of features that make them ideal for both personal and professional use. The units are designed to be installed in a variety of locations, including bathrooms, shower rooms, and steam rooms.
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QUALITY STEAM BATH EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS JR-1 & JR-2 CN 2009 This package contains the following factory supplied parts: QUICK TOUCH TIMER CORD SET STEAM NOZZLE & ESCUTCHEON WATER INLET JR-1 or JR-2 QUICK TOUCH TIMER SWITCH (Packaged inside electrical box) Use only the Relax-A-Mist factory supplied parts in this package! 1. GENERAL INFORMATION (See “SELECTION” p.5). STEAM GENERATOR LOCATION The steam generator should be located in a ventilated area outside of, but within 20 feet of the tub, shower or steam room where the steam pipe can be installed without the possibility of a steam trap. The steam generator may be placed under the floor, in a closet, or any convenient location where it WILL BE LEVEL, DRY, AND WILL NOT FREEZE in the winter. The steam generator MUST be easily accessible should service be required in the future. INSTALL THE STEAM GENERATOR WITH THE COPPER STEAM PIPE COMING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE ELECTRICAL BOX FACING TOWARDS THE ACCESS! See FIG. 1. CAUTION: There is to be NO RESTRICTION in the STEAM PIPE BETWEEN the STEAM GENERATOR and the STEAM NOZZLE that would in any way cause PRESSURE to build in the STEAM GENERATOR. INSTALL the STEAM NOZZLE 12" above the finished flooring, in a LOCATION where the STEAM WILL NOT BURN anyone. During the final installation, the steam nozzle supplied MUST be used. See "Steam Piping to Bath or Shower”. " CAUTIONS 1 and 3" and FIG. 2. FIG. 2 TIMER SWITCH (Steam Generator Control) The Quick Touch Timer can be located inside or outside the steam room. If using the optional Time and Temperature Control, refer to that control's installation instructions now. Relax-A-Mist Timer Switches are not a precision timing device. See “CAUTION 11”. DRAIN VALVE OPTION (Ask Dealer for Details) A 3/4 inch copper female adapter (located below the water supply connection), can be plumbed to a drain with either a manual shut off or an automatic drain valve installed at the steam generator (purchased separately). See FIG. 2. 2. ROUGH-IN WATER SUPPLY (According to Local Plumbing Code) The water supply pipe should be equipped with a shut off that is accessible and close to the steam generator. Installation of a water hammer arrester (water bumper) is recommended. See diagrams on Page 6. STEAM PIPE AND STEAM NOZZLE (To and in the Steam Room) The steam pipe must be a minimum of ½ inch I.D. rigid copper pipe between the steam generator and the area to be steamed. Installing the steam pipe using the most direct or shortest route (WITHOUT FORMING A STEAM TRAP) and with the fewest number of elbows will, in most cases, maintain a lower pressure (less than 1 lb) in the boiling tank than a longer route with many elbows. To maintain a proper water level in the generator, the water supply should have a minimum of 20 lbs pressure. If the water supply contains impurities that could cause scale build-up or corrode the steam generator, install the appropriate water treatment. See “CAUTION 4 and WARRANTY POLICY”. 1 DRAIN VALVE OPTION (According to Local Plumbing Code.) 3/4 inch rigid copper piping must be installed from the steam generator location to a drain. Ensure that all water is able to drain from all sections of the drain line at all times. Ask Dealer for automatic drain details. The factory supplied cord set must be run directly from the steam generator to the Timer Control. The Timer Control activates a contactor in the steam generator through the class 2 voltage circuitry. STEAM PIPING TO BATH OR SHOWER (½ inch rigid copper pipe required) Install one ½ inch rigid copper pipe (maximum 20 feet) from the steam generator to where it will enter the steam bath area, in a location where the steam will not burn anyone. Insulate the steam pipe for maximum efficiency. WARNING: STEAM HEAD IS HOT. ELECTRICAL - WATTS, WIRE AND FUSE SIZES According to local electrical code. Use copper wire only. STEAM GENERATOR LR 42682-8 WATTS Hz PHASE 208 VOLTS Fuse/Breaker size Copper wire, supply Copper wire, switch 240 VOLTS Fuse/Breaker size Copper wire, supply Copper wire, switch JR-1 3,000 60 1 JR-2 4,500 60 1 1 - Steam Nozzle. 2 - Escutcheon. 3 - Finished Wall. 4 - Sealer (silicone). 5 - ½ inch Brass Nipple. 6 - ½ inch C X FIP Adapter. 7 - ½ inch rigid copper pipe. 8 - ½ inch C X C wing elbow. 9 - 12 inches from the steam Typical steam head installation pipe to steam room floor. 20 Amp 30 Amp #12 AWG #10 AWG #22 AWG #22 AWG 20 Amp 30 Amp #12 AWG #10 AWG #22 AWG #22 AWG Check to ensure that the supply voltage (either 208V or 240V) is compatible with the voltage listed on the steam generator identification label (below water supply). The fuses or circuit breaker must be of adequate size to carry the necessary amperage to operate the steam generator. The end of the steam pipe in the steam room should have a ½ inch female pipe thread fitting that is attached to something solid, (example: a "wing back 90 degree elbow” used to rough in a shower head). For steam nozzle location purposes during rough-in, install a ½ inch iron pipe nipple into the female fitting (hand tight), so it will protrude through the wall into the steam room. After the finished walls are in place, the iron nipple is to be replaced by a brass nipple of an appropriate length. See "Final Installation, Steam Piping" and Fig. 3. Select a convenient location in the steam room, within 20 feet of the steam generator, (5 feet up from the finished floor, away from the area above the steam nozzle) to install the Quick Touch Timer (found in the appliance electrical box), and cord set packaged with the steam unit. Cut a 7/8" hole in the wall material and pass the female end of the cord set through the wall for final installation. OR, the Time & Temperature Control with remote control may be installed (purchased separately). Ask Dealer for Details. In a shower or steam room, the centre of the brass nipple and steam nozzle must be 12" above the finished floor, and in a location where the steam will not burn anyone, (on the same wall as the shower head). See Fig.4. There is one copper "2 wire and ground power cable", class 1 wire and one factory supplied “25 foot Timer wire”, class 2 wire to be run to the steam generator: STEAM HEAD a) Run the copper power supply cable, 2 wire and ground of adequate gauge to carry the necessary amperage from the fuse or circuit breaker to the steam generator location. See wire table above. b) Run the Factory supplied “25 ft cord set” from the steam generator location to the Timer control location. Leave sufficient length at each end of the cord set to facilitate the final installation connections. See “CAUTION 8, 9 & 10". If the steam nozzle is installed too low, the steam will strike the floor (may cause damage to tile grout) and condense into water before it can heat and steam the room. Installing the steam nozzle correctly, in the lower part of the room, ensures a more even distribution of the heat and steam. It is not recommended to place the steam nozzle under a bench, as there is a distinct possibility that someone sitting on the bench could inadvertently put their feet underneath it, and be burned. When the steam nozzle is under a bench, it is sometimes impossible for the heat and steam condensate to circulate throughout the room. THE ELECTRICAL "SUPPLY" FOR THE STEAM GENERATOR CANNOT BE SWITCHED DIRECTLY BY THE TIMER CONTROL SUPPLIED WITH THE STEAM GENERATOR. Use Copper Supply Wire Only. The copper power supply cable must be run directly from the fuse or circuit breaker to the steam generator. 2 In a bath tub, the steam nozzle should be at the same level as the tub water spout and be in a position where it will not burn anyone. DRAIN VALVE OPTION (According to Local Plumbing Code.) Install the shut off (purchased separately), within 1 foot of the steam unit, between the 3/4 inch copper female adaptor and a 3/4 inch union, attached to the drain line. For the automatic drain option, ask your Dealer for details. Suggested locations would be: a) When the water spout is on an end wall; install the steam nozzle half way between the water spout and the back wall. See Fig 5. ELECTRICAL (According to Local Electrical Code.) Check to ensure that the supply voltage (either 208V or 240V) is compatible with the voltage listed on the steam generator identification label (below the water supply). Pull the roughed-in copper supply cable (2 wires and ground) into the steam generator electrical connection box using the knock outs and proceed with "a & b" as follows; move the control cord set to the outside right of the electrical connection box and proceed with "c & d" as follows: b) Where the water spout is on the long back wall; install the steam nozzle towards the opposite end of the tub, away from where a person sits a) Connect the copper power supply ground wire to the Relax-A-Mist grounding lug inside the appliance’s electrical connection box. Use knock out provided. b) Connect the Relax-A-Mist black and red wires, (one each), to the two copper power supply cables from the fuse or circuit breaker. See Fig. 8. Care MUST be taken to AVOID A STEAM TRAP! Water MUST be able to drain from all sections of the steam pipe at all times. See “CAUTIONS 1 and 2", and Fig. 6. The following instructions are for the Quick Touch Timer. If you have purchased the Time and Temperature Control with remote or an alternate control, refer to their installation instructions now and then return to "STEAM PIPING". 3. FINAL INSTALLATION WATER SUPPLY (According to Local Plumbing Code) The water inlet connection on the steam generator is a male garden hose thread . A swivel garden hose to 3/8" copper tubing adaptor is supplied for the installer’s connection. The swivel adaptor will be a union. Install a shut-off on the water supply and reduce it to use 3/8" O.D. soft copper tubing. Use 3/8" O.D. soft copper tubing between the shut-off and the swivel adaptor at the steam generator. Form a "loop" in the 3/8" soft copper tubing to ensure that the steam unit is installed level. See Fig. 7. c) On the side panel of the steam generator electrical box, remove the protective label marked "Remove To Insert Modular Connector" from the rear modular female plug. The front plug is for the Optional Automatic Drain. Insert the male plug on the timer cord set, (retaining tab to bottom), into the female plug. See Fig. 8 and electrical diagram Page 7. d) At the timer control location, remove the protective label from the female connector on the cord set. Insert the male plug from the Quick Touch Timer wire, into the female connector so the retaining tab locks in place with an audible click. See Fig. 8 and electrical connection diagrams, Page 7. * * * * 3 DO NOT CUT FACTORY WIRING TO INSTALL TIMER SWITCH. DO NOT FORCE CONNECTIONS. DO NOT ADHERE QUICK TOUCH TIMER TO WALL UNTIL QUICK TOUCH TIMER PRETEST HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. SEE “CAUTIONS 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12" QUICK TOUCH TIMER PRETEST i. With the water supply and the power supply turned on, the Quick Touch Timer display will illuminate two horizontal bars. This indicates the timer is connected and has power. If the timer display does not illuminate the horizontal bars, check all electrical connections and correct. If problem persists, call 1-800-Y-USTEAM (1-800-987-8326) Mon. to Fri. 8:00am to 4:30pm Pacific Standard Time, or email [email protected] for assistance. ii. AVOID A STEAM TRAP! Where the ½ inch iron nipple sticks out from the finished wall, measure one inch along the nipple from the wall and make a mark. Remove the ½ inch iron nipple used during the rough-in. Measure the iron nipple from the threads to the mark and use a brass nipple of that length to install the steam nozzle and escutcheon tight to the wall. The steam nozzle must be installed with the "tear drop reservoir" on the top and the steam slot pointing down. See Fig. 9. When the display illuminates the horizontal bars, press the "on/off" button. The display will show 30 minutes. Listen to hear the generator filling with water and the audible click of the contactor closing. When the water valve finishes filling the unit, arrow the time control down to zero. When zero is reached, the horizontal bars will appear and the steam unit will turn off. This successfully completes the pretest. The Quick Touch Timer may now be applied to a clean, flat, dry, finished surface. Peel off the protective film from the back of the timer. Push the excess cord into the wall cavity. Firmly press the Quick Touch Timer onto the wall. If the wall surface is uneven, apply a silicone sealant to seal around the timer switch. In a shower enclosure, where the steam line has been roughed in according to the instructions above, the installed steam nozzle should be against the wall and the centre of the nozzle should be 12 inches from the finished floor. In a bath tub, use a chrome plated brass nipple through the wall, that is long enough so that the end of the steam nozzle will protrude 2" past the rim of the tub (similar to the water spout). This prevents the steam from coming in direct contact with the rim of the bath tub. CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN INSTALLING THE BRASS NIPPLE TO ADEQUATELY SEAL BETWEEN THE NIPPLE AND THE WALL. WE SUGGEST FILLING THE BACK SIDE OF THE ESCUTCHEON WITH A SEALER, SUCH AS SILICONE, BEFORE PRESSING IT ONTO THE WALL. SEE Fig. 10". iii. Turn off the water and power supply. Proceed with installation. STEAM PIPING POSITION THE STEAM GENERATOR WITH THE STEAM PIPE COMING OUT OF THE TOP. Using the ½ inch union provided, with 2 wrenches connect the roughed-in steam pipe to the generator steam pipe. CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION 1. a. Under NO circumstance is the steam line from the steam generator to be restricted or reduced to less than ½ inch inside diameter, or contain a steam trap. Recommended maximum steam line distance is 20 feet. b. Under NO circumstance is there to be a valve or other obstruction in the steam line. 2. Water MUST be able to drain from ALL sections of the steam line at all times. 3. Use only the steam nozzle that is supplied with the steam generator. For safety reasons, it MUST be used. 4. Adequately treat impure or hard water or the “Warranty” may become null and void. 5. The steam generator MUST be positioned so that THE STEAM LINE COMES OUT OF THE TOP OF THE APPLIANCE. 6. Use only the factory modular cord set supplied with the appliance. Any substitute connector or cord set may damage or will not operate the steam generator and will void the “Warranty”. 7. Cutting or tampering with the internal wiring or cord set will void the “Warranty”. 8. “Do Not” install the Timer Control above steam nozzle. Place away from the area above the steam nozzle. 9. “Do Not” pull on the cord set plugs during installation. 10. Check the orientation of the female and male low voltage connectors, so parts are inserted in the correct position. 11. “Do not” adhere the Timer Control to the wall until the Timer pretest procedure has been successfully completed. 12. Installations are to be done by qualified trades people in accordance with local Plumbing and Electrical Codes. 4 STEAM GENERATOR START UP The following instructions are for the Quick Touch Timer. If you have installed the Time & Temperature Control with remote or an alternate control, refer to their start up instructions now. 1. To start, make sure that the electrical supply and the water supply are both in the OFF position. plumbing and electrical connections are correct. Make sure that all 2. If the drain option is used with a manual shut off, ensure it is in the closed position. 3. Turn on the water supply to the steam generator. No water will enter the unit, as the electricity is still off at this point. 4. Turn on the electrical supply to the steam generator. 5. The display of the Quick Touch Timer has two horizontal bars illuminated. Press the "on/off" button on the Quick Touch Timer. The display will read "30" minutes. This will energize the contactor coil, which will sound an audible "click" as the contacts close and will in turn energize the water level device. The water entering the appliance will be audible in the form of several short "spurts" of water and will stop when the operating water level has been achieved. If the unit shuts off before water fill is complete, press the "off" (on /off) button at the Timer Control and then press the "on" (on/off) button again to restart the cycle to complete the fill. Caution: The Steam Nozzle is HOT. Warning: Hot Steam will Burn You. 6. Approximately 2 minutes after energizing the Relax-A-Mist, steam will enter the steam room. Scalding Caution: When the generator is first turned on, there may be an initial burst of hot water from the steam nozzle, until the steam line comes up to temperature. After the steam room has heated to a satisfactory temperature, adjust the Timer Control display by pressing the “up” or “down” arrows to increase or decrease the length of time desired for a steam bath. 7. Leave these Installation Instructions at the steam generator or with the home owner. Sit back, relax and enjoy! STEAM GENERATOR SELECTION To select the proper size of steam generator, calculate the cubic footage in the following manner: 1. Depth X Width X Height = CUBIC FOOTAGE. Do not deduct for seating. 2. ADD TO CUBIC FOOTAGE CALCULATIONS FOR WALL AND CEILING MATERIAL ETC: Acrylic or Fibreglass............................................................................ Ceramic Tile, Cultured Marble, 1/4" thick............................................ Ceramic Tile, 3/8" or thicker............................................................... Glass or glass block wall..................................................................... Natural Stone (marble, onyx, slate) or ½" thick material etc............... Steam lines over 20 feet (insulate heavily) ......................................... Cast iron tub........................................................................................ Exterior walls subject to freezing......................................................... No adjustment + 30% + 100% + 15% + 100% + 25% + 25% + 30% 3. RELAX-A-MIST SIZING: Model Number JR-1 JR-2 JR-3 JR-4 Maximum calculated cubic feet 90 175 260 375 4. Line voltage must be specified when ordering. Single family dwellings usually have 240 Volts AC while condominiums usually have 208 Volts AC. Note: Use Copper Wire Only. DISCLAIMER The above information represents suggestions only. Each steam room is unique. RELAX-A-MIST manufactures steam generators only and therefore cannot warrant information given regarding steam room materials or construction techniques. Final selection of the steam room temperature setting and the duration of stay, is at the discretion of the operators or owners. 5 6 POWER SUPPLY BREAKER 208/240V 10 12G RED QUICK TOUCH TIMER PARTS LIST: 1 - STEAM GENERATOR 1 - WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION 1 - STEAM HEAD 1 - ESCUTCHEON 1 - CONTROL - QUICK TOUCH TIMER 1 - CORDSET 25 FEET - QUICK TOUCH TIMER 1 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 - DIAGRAM SHEET 1 2 CONTENTS DOUBLE CHECKED 7 QUALITY STEAM BATH EQUIPMENT WARRANTY POLICY For a period of one year from the date of installation, or 18 months from the date of manufacture, whichever comes first, all parts and assemblies are warranted as to workmanship and materials used in their manufacture. There is no cosmetic warranty on installed parts or controls. Any RELAX-A-MIST™ products containing defective parts, if returned prepaid to an authorized Service Depot within the one year or 18 month time limit, will be repaired free of charge, F.O.B. the authorized Service Depot making such repairs. The Company will not be responsible for any breakdown, damage, or losses, direct or indirect, arising in contract or in tort from any cause whatsoever, including failure to follow the Relax-AMist installation instructions specifically, careless handling, improper voltage supply, corrosion and/or electrolysis, or a buildup of minerals on the parts or assemblies for any reason or from any source; nor for transportation and/or other charges incurred in the removal , replacement or repair of defective products or parts; and there are no warranties or conditions expressed or implied or otherwise applicable, to the company’s products except as expressly stated herein. WARRANTY IS VOID IF RESIDENTIAL STEAM GENERATORS ARE USED IN A COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION. AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEPOTS BRITISH COLUMBIA ALBERTA ALBERTA LEISURE BATHS LTD. 6909 Antrim Avenue Burnaby, BC V5J 4M5 FRASER-BOND LTD. 9452 Almond Crescent S.E. Calgary, AB T2J 1B6 ALWAYS PLUMBING LTD. 18150 - 102 Ave. Edmonton, AB T5S 1S7 TEL 604-437-4717 or 1-800-Y-U-STEAM (1-800-987-8326) FAX 604-437-5776 TEL 403-253-7533 FAX 403-253-7583 TEL 780-489-8118 FAX 780-486-5035 MANITOBA ONTARIO QUEBEC BALCAEN & SONS LTD. 1392 Pembina Highway Winnipeg, MB R3T 2C1 ACCORD APPLIANCE INC. #17 - 750 Oakdale Rd. North York, ON M3N 2Z4 THOMAS & SCHMIDT 2825 rue Sabourin Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 1M9 TEL 204-475-1506 FAX 204-287-2222 TEL 416-743-4181 FAX 416-743-4183 TEL 514-745-1556 or 1-800-363-0708 FAX 514-745-4777 For assistance phone Relax-A-Mist at 1-800-Y-U-STEAM (1-800-987-8326) or e-mail: [email protected] 8 ">

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Key features
- Steam Bath Equipment
- Easy Installation
- Various Features
- Home Use
- Professional Use
- Various Locations
Frequently asked questions
The steam nozzle must be installed with the "tear drop reservoir" on the top and the steam slot pointing down. See Fig. 9.
The steam pipe must be a minimum of ½ inch I.D. rigid copper pipe between the steam generator and the area to be steamed.
The steam generator should be located in a ventilated area outside of, but within 20 feet of the tub, shower or steam room where the steam pipe can be installed without the possibility of a steam trap.
Recommended maximum steam line distance is 20 feet.
Adequately treat impure or hard water or the “Warranty” may become null and void.