SteamVection Steamhead

Installation Manual

SVRD-XX , SVSQ-XX

OVER 60 YEARS OF STEAM SHOWER INNOVATION

 SteamVection Steamhead Installation Instructions

1 Important Information Before You Install

Make sure the walls, ceiling and floor materials are suitable for use with steam. If using acrylic walls, they must be steam
rated from their manufacturer. ThermaSol only recommends specific generators for acrylic modules. Ensure electrical power
is turned off for the duration of the installation.
PLEASE REVIEW WARNINGS BELOW AND LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH HOMEOWNER

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU HAVE CONSULTED WITH YOUR DOCTOR AND RECEIVED WRITTEN PERMISSION TO DO SO. USE OF THIS
PRODUCT MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING. IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, ELDERLY, HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, DIABETES, SUFFER FROM
HEART DISEASE, AND INTOXICATED, OR NOT IN GOOD HEALTH, DO NOT USE THIS STEAM BATH.

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 BURNS WILL OCCUR IF YOU COME IN CONTACT WITH THE STEAMHEAD OR STEAM EMITTING FROM THE STEAMHEAD.

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

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

DO NOT USE STEAM ROOM WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, AS THIS CAN 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 EMITTING FROM THE
STEAMHEAD WILL CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS OR PHYSICAL INJURY.

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.

THERMASOL STEAM BATH GENERATORS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO BE USED FOR SPACE HEATING PURPOSES.

THERMASOL STEAM BATH GENERATORS ARE FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. THEY SHOULD NEVER BE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE HOME.

All products must be installed in accordance with installation instructions provided. Failure to do so may invalidate warranty at manufacturer’s discretion.
©2016 ThermaSol.

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2 Steam Line and Steamhead

Now you will need to decide on the steamhead placement in the shower so you can run the steam line from the generator to the
steamhead. There are a couple of things you need to know about the placement of the steamhead and steam line itself.

DO NOT install any valve in the steam line. Flow of steam must For PRO-750 through PRO-1000 Models, use 3/4" brass pipe or
be unobstructed. copper tubing for the steam line.

DO NOT plumb any traps in the steam line. The steam line can run up and then down, once; or
horizontal; but never run down and then up. If it does, a

A The steam outlet on the generator requires a 1/2" brass steam trap will be produced at the low point blocking the
union for easy installation (not included). flow of steam.


B Use 1/2" brass pipe or copper tubing from unit to Insulate the steam outlet piping if the piping run exceeds 10 feet
steamhead rough-in fitting as permitted by codes. or is exposed to cold areas. Use steam rated insulation.

 itch/angle steam lines back towards generator before any up

P
or down turns; pitch/angle towards steam room after any up
or down and avoid perfectly level plumbed lines. This prevents
condensation from pooling at low points in the steamline.
A

steam line

See next page 60"

C
6"

24"

Read warnings on page 2. For illustrative purposes only. Consult with qualified professional for steam room construction details.
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Steamhead Location
DO NOT install the steamhead near the seating area or the user.

DO NOT forget to install the steamhead rough-in fitting!

C Install the steamhead 24" from the floor or bathtub rim important that the pipe is firmly secured to the wall, so
and 6" from any corner. that when the steamhead is installed it doesn’t push the
rough-in fitting back into the wall. Install a 1/2” dropear
Steamhead is to be mounted as far as possible from elbow on the end of the 1/2” pipe or tubing for the
typical bathing position (seated or standing) and installed rough-in fitting.
as far from the in-shower controller as possible.
Use the installation tool to tighten the housing in place
For retrofit to existing finish wall: with a 1" socket and driver. Then insert the protective cap
Drill a 1-1/8" diameter hole in the shower wall or wall above into the housing.
bathtub rim for the steam outlet rough-in fitting and install
to be flush with the finished wall. this housing must be For all the connections, use solder for copper joints and
sealed to the wall to not allow vapor or water behind it. Teflon tape for pipe fittings and do not over tighten fittings.
(plumbing must be done from backside of DO NOT USE PVC CEMENT.
finshed space)

For new framing: Mount and install rough-in fitting to be

flush with finished wall.

Connect a 1/2" NPT brass pipe or copper tubing to

the steam outlet union (not included) on the generator
running the pipe to the steam head location in the wall
to connect with the steamhead rough-in fitting. It is very

C
Insert installation tool and Insert protective cap
tighten housing into place into housing
with a 1" socket and driver

Steamhead rough-in fitting

to be installed flush and
sealed to finished wall

Read warnings on page 2. For illustrative purposes only. Consult with qualified professional for steam room construction details.
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D Once the shower wall is complete and the housing Use supplied o-ring lubricant to assist in steam head
is sealed to the wall, remove the protective cap and installation. A very small amount is all that is need directly
insert the steamhead into housing. Use the supplied on the o-rings.
silicone to adherethe steamhead to the wall sealing
out any water from getting behind the head.

D Use the supplied

silicone to adhere
the steamhead to
Remove protective Insert steamhead
the wall
cap from housing into housing

Apply a small amount of

supplied lubricant directly
Allow 24 hours for silicone to dry
on the o-rings.

Upon final installation mount steamhead with facing up

to allow aromatherapy well to dispense steam.

Read warnings on page 2. For illustrative purposes only. Consult with qualified professional for steam room construction details.
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