Installation Guide

Doc No. 81159 Page 5 of 17 Rev D 1/17 JWJ
STEAM HEAD INSTALLATION
Parts Enclosed
 Commercial steam head
 Escutcheon
Tools Needed
 Pipe wrench
 1 1/2” diameter”cutting tool
 Silicone gun
 Other tools as required
IMPORTANT NOTE!
LOCATE THE STEAM HEAD 6” INCHES FROM ANY CORNER, 12” INCHES FROM FLOOR
AND AS FAR AWAY AS POSSIBLE FROM ANY BENCH, SEAT OR DOOR. THE STEAM
HEAD IS TO BE MOUNTED AS FAR AWAY AS POSSIBLE FROM TYPICAL BATHING
POSITIONS (SEATED OR STANDING) AND AS FAR AWAY FROM THE ROOM TEMP
SENSOR (CONTROLLER) AS POSSIBLE.
1. Once a location is determined, Drill a 1 1/2” diameter hole in the shower wall.
2. Connect 1” copper pipe or copper tubing onto the steam outlet of the generator with a 1”
union. Run a 1” copper pipe from the union to the 1 1/2” hole in the wall. With ½ -1” of pipe
protruding from 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 generators are designed
to build NO PRESSURE. NOTE: Make sure the steam head ARROW is pointing UP as shown in
the detail below.
4. Press the Chrome cover over the steamhead with lettering “HOT” upright and readable.
5. The steam line (pipe) 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!
1” COPPER PIPE