Installation Guide

81098 Page 13 of 21 REV K 02/17 JWJ
STEAM HEAD INSTALLATION
Parts Enclosed
 Deluxe steam head
 Escutcheon
Tools Needed
 Pipe wrench
 7/8” cutting tool
 Silicone gun
 Other tools as required
IMPORTANT NOTE!
LOCATE THE STEAM HEAD 6” INCHES BELOW CEILING AND 6 INCHES FROM NON
BENCHED/SEATED/DOOR INTERIOR WALL CORNER. STEAM HEAD IS TO BE MOUNTED AS
FAR AS POSSIBLE FROM TYPICAL BATHING POSITION (SEATED OR STANDING) AND AS FAR
FROM CONTROL AS POSSIBLE WHILE MAINTAINING APPROXIMATELY A – 60” CONTROL
HEIGHT.
1. Drill a 7/8” diameter hole in the shower wall or wall above the bathtub for the steam outlet line.
2. Connect 1/2” copper pipe or copper tubing and 1/2” brass union onto the steam outlet. Run a 1/2”
copper pipe from the union to the 7/8” hole in wall.
3. Attach the steam head and escutcheon to the copper pipe. CAUTION: Do not obstruct the steam
line with any shut-off valves, plugs or caps. All Steam Suite generators are designed to build
NO PRESSURE. NOTE: Make sure the steam head ARROW is pointing UP as shown in the detail
below. Then press chrome cover over the steam head with the lettering HOT upright and readable.
4. The steam line can run up, down, or horizontal; but cannot run down and then up. If it does, a
steam trap will be produced at the low point blocking the flow of steam. Insulate the steam outlet
piping if the piping run exceeds 10 feet or is exposed to cold areas. NOTE: Use steam rated
insulation (225 °F minimum).
WARNING: Avoid contact with steam head! It will burn you. Avoid direct contact with the
steam coming out of the steam head! It is extremely hot! It will burn you!