Recommended Installation of a Steam

Shower System

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Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program the designer will have gained knowledge and understanding over the following:

1. Introduction To Better Living Through The Use Of Steam Therapy

2. What are Steam Showers?3. Installation Guidelines

1. General Steam Room Material & Tile Installation Guidelines2. Sizing the Steam Generator3. Where To Locate The Generator, Control and Steamhead4. Importance Of Field Power Supply Connection5. Things To Know About The Steam Outlet Pipe6. Steam Generator Parts7. Draining the System

4. What Is Express Steam?5. Steam Showers as an Eco-Friendly Experience6. Enhancing Well Being by utilizing Aroma Steam System

The History of Steambaths

Steambaths are an ancient type of bath that can be traced back as far as the Ancient Greeks, although later was adopted by the Romans as popular social gatherings for men, in addition to being places for rejuvenating the body's overall health. The Roman baths are a famous aspect of the culture of the Roman Empire. Later, Russians adopted the use of steam baths, and they are still prominent in Russia today, especially as places where men conduct business deals. Of course, the Turks have been using steam baths for thousands of years, hence the interchangeable use of "Turkish bath" and steambath.Ruins of a Roman bath house.

Source: eHow

Modern Steambaths

• Today, natural steam baths still exist, and often still use similar systems that the Romans used, which contain pipes and pumps that bring water up and into the large pool areas, wherever the natural springs exist. Heaters are also now used to maintain warm temperatures in the baths.

• There are many different types of steam baths, which are different than a sauna. (Both are hot, but the steam in a sauna is created by throwing water on a stove.)

• Some forms of steambath are referred to as Turkish baths, steam rooms, or steam showers.

Source: eHow

Steambath Benefits

Steam baths are not only used for relaxation purposes, but for health and fitness reasons as well. The moist, hot air improves blood circulation, and eases muscle tension.

It's also beneficial for the skin, as the humidity levels ensure that the skin stays hydrated and supple, and the moisture gathered on the top layer of the skin prevents the body from losing heat through evaporation, which accelerates detoxification. Also, the moisture in the air alleviates the breathing and chest pains of those with respiratory conditions, as a steam bath session can loosen the chest muscles and mucous, helping ailments such as asthma and bronchitis. Because of relaxation effects, steam baths are recommended for patients with sleep disorders or over-excitability.

Source: eHow

Steambath Function

The steam bath produces a thermal effect on the body. The body attempts heat loss through the skin and lungs as the temperature of the steam bath is higher than the body's, and sweating occurs. The body temperature rises, as it cannot maintain its initial temperature in the heat of the steam bath. Circulation increases as the body adjusts to accept heat more readily. The longer the steam bath session and the hotter the temperature of the bath, the more a body's temperature can rise, and the more sweating that is possible.

Source: eHow

Steambath Clarification

A sauna and a steam bath are terms often used interchangeably; however, they are not the same. A sauna (sometimes called a "drysauna"), uses dry heat, while the steam bath uses moist heat. Dry saunas can reach higher temperatures than steam baths, due to the lower humidity levels. Dry saunas also appear different than steam baths, often designed with wooden benches and walls.

Sauna- uses dry heat Steambath-uses steam

Source: eHow

Making Wellness A Way Of Life…

From the previous slides we have learned that steambaths have been used for thousands of years, different cultures used the healing power of steam to soothe their bodies and cleanse their minds. Today, steam therapy rewards you after a workout, relieving tired muscles as warmth penetrates your body. It’s part of an at-home beauty regime; warm moisture opens your pores, leaving your skin softer and more supple.

Steam therapy is a possible natural detox, and may remove bodily impurities. It may help enhance your breathing exercises, leaving you with a sense of wellness. Use steam therapy to allow scent and color to evoke moods and heighten your emotions.

The Active You

Relieves Tired Muscles (Lactic Acid build-up)

The Overworked You

It’s Relaxing- Soothes the body and cleanses the mind

The Beautiful You

Opens the pores, leaving the skin softer and more supple

The Holistic You

Natural Detox and removes bodily impurities

The Balance of You

Leaves you with a sense of wellness

Benefits of Steam Purification

From the previous slides we know that steambaths help with the following:• Helps alleviate stress• Increases blood circulation• Gets rid of toxins due to the sweating that takes place while in

the steam shower.• Allows you to breathe better by alleviating respiratory problems

such as asthma and sinus conditions.• The skin gets dry due to the sun and the wind, steam showers

help moisten the skin by reintroducing the lost moisture into the skin.

What are Steam Showers?

What are Steam Showers?

• A steam shower is a type of bathing where a humidifying steam generator produces water vapor that is dispersed around a person's body. These types of showers are becoming increasingly popular in many countries including the US.

• A steam shower is essentially a shower that offers the typical features of a bathroom shower plus the benefits of steam bathing

Source: WIKIPEDIA

What are Steam Showers?

• It is possible to convert most existing bathroom showers into steam showers by enclosing the shower and adding a steam generator.

• A properly sized steam generator will provide steam and it should have a temperature & time regulator

• A Floor Drain should be provided

• A gasketed door should be used for heat sealing and steam containment

Source: WIKIPEDIA

What are Steam Showers?

• Steam showers need to be sealed to prevent the escape of excessive water vapor into the main part of the bathroom.

• Steam showers can be constructed from a variety of materials, including but not limited to tile, marble, granite and acrylic.

Source: WIKIPEDIA

What are Steam Showers?

• In addition to steam, modern steam showers may include features such as foot massagers, ceiling rain showers, radios, telephones, audio input from an MP3 or CD player, chromatherapy or aromatherapy.

• Steam showers are often available in gyms, but have also become a more common residential bathroom fixture in recent years, due to affordable costs and ease of installation.

Source: WIKIPEDIA

Enhancing Steam Showers

You can easily enhance the steambathing experience by adding:• Chroma Therapy- LED low voltage chroma lights• Music Therapy- Add speakers – water proof, marine type speakers-

UL Listed• Aroma Therapy- Add an automatic injector pump system that

allows essential oils to be mixed with steam and infuse the steamroom with essences.

• Shower Seats- where a shower bench is not an option.

Installation Guidelines

Now that we have learned about steambaths and steam showers lets learn how to install one.

Applications

Steam therapy systems are available for both commercial and residential applications

Applications

• Commercial steam CU generators are high-performance, low-maintenance solutions for leading hotels, clubs and spas worldwide.

• Low-pressure commercial systems are designed to satisfy —responding reliably and automatically maintaining pre-set temperatures within the steam room to remarkably tight tolerances.

• Steam bathing is an immersion into the elemental forces of life:water and warmth. A home steam room creates its own landscape, where the senses expand and boundaries soften and disappear. It is the most sensual of beauty rituals: relaxation and rejuvenation, stimulation and exhilaration.

Commercial Steam bath Generator Applications

Commercial Steam Bath Generators are applicable to

• Hotels & Resorts

• Country Clubs

• Spas

• Health Clubs

• Day Spas

Which Steam System is right for your project?

• Choose a Commercial Steam System if:– Steam Room will be in operation

more than 6 hours a day– Steam Room is designed to

accommodate 3 or more steam bathers at a time

– Steam Room is larger than 575 Cu.ft

• Choose a Steam-Spa System if:– Steam Room will be in operation

less than 6 hours a day– Steam Room is designed to

accommodate up to 2 people at a time

– Steam Room does not exceed 575 Cu.Ft.

Steam Room Construction Guidelines

Requirements:• Steam rooms require a waterproofing membrane

on all surfaces to prevent moisture from penetrating adjoining spaces. Vapor barrier membrane shall be designed for relative temperature exposure.

• All steam rooms will require adequate insulation on walls and ceilings to reduce moisture condensation at temperature variations.

• Slope ceilings (2" per ft . minimum) to avoid condensation from dripping onto occupants (sometimes sloped to center to minimize rundown on walls).

Material and Tile Installation:• Attach four equally spaced tie wires to the

supporting members and through the insulation. Attach 1/4" D steel pencil rods vertically over the insulation. Attach metal lath to pencil rods on both walls and ceilings.

• Install open slip joints in all corners between walls and ceilings and to divide areas that exceed 16'-0”in length.

• Floors-follow Method B414.• Walls and ceilings-follow Method W221.

Steam RoomsCement Mortar SR613-05

Steam Room Construction Guidelines

Steam RoomsRequirements:• Steam rooms require a waterproofing membrane on all

surfaces to prevent moisture from penetrating adjoining spaces.

• Slope ceilings (2" per ft. minimum) to avoid condensation from dripping onto occupants (sometimes sloped to center to minimize rundown on walls).

• Waterproof membrane must be capable of withstanding heat exposure.

• All steam rooms will require adequate insulation on walls and ceilings to reduce moisture condensation at temperature variations.

Material and Tile Installation:• Tile-A137.1 and certified by manufacturer for wet

environment.• Cementitious backer units-ANSI A108.11 and A118.9.• Reference and follow membrane manufacturer's

installation directions for placement of membrane and treatment of the slip joint.

• install open slip joints in all comers between walls and ceilings.

• Waterproof membrane-ANSI A1 18.10.• Floors-follow Method B415 or B422.

Thin-Set SR14-05

Typical Commercial Installation

Sizing a Commercial Steam Bath Generator

1) Need Volume of Room (W x L x H = Cubic Footage)2) Determine Materials (If porous increase size)3) If Pipe run is longer than 50 feet increase size4) If 2 Steam Rooms are serviced by one Generator, the combined

resultant room volume of the 2 rooms should not exceed 1000 cu.ft.

Steam Spa Systems (Typically for Day Spas)

Typical Day Spa Installation

Residential Steambaths

Select Your Steambath Generator

Note: First get cubic footage and then you MUST FIND OUT the type of materials that will be in the shower-Marble, granite, natural stone materials are VERY POROUS and require additional BTU’s to heat up.That's why it’s recommended to double the cubic feet.

Typical Layout of a steam generator installation

Select a location as near as practical to the steam room.Typical locations include: closet, vanity cabinet, heated attic or basement.

Locating The Generator

This is not to be taken as the complete guide for installation. Please refer to manufacturer’s installation manual for additional information.

1. Locate steam bath generator within 25 feet of steam room2. Do not install steam bath generator inside steam room3. Do not install steam bath generator outdoors or where water could freeze.4. Do not install steam bath generator or plumbing lines in unheated attic5. Do not install steam bath generator near flammable or corrosive materials or

chemicals such as gasoline, paint thinners, or the like. Installation in areas having high concentrations of chlorine (such as pool equipment room) must be avoided.

6. Install steam bath generator on a solid and level surface7. Install steam bath generator in an upright position only Install steam bath

generator in an upright position only. Install a pressure reducing valve to limit supply to 15-20 P.S.I.G.

8. Install anti-water hammer device as necessary9. Use unions on all pipe connections10. Use ONLY brass piping or copper tubing as permitted by codes11. Provide a minimum of (12) inches at both ends and top of the steam generator

or as required for servicing.

Where to place the Steam Generator

Under a vanity In a Closet Under a Bench

The recommended places to place a steam generator is in one of the following:

Typical Control Installation

• The only visible items in the shower are the steam head and the control-Preferable to utilize controls that have a built-in thermostat in the control- Avoid drilling another hole in the shower. Please note the location of the steamhead & the control.

Typical Steam head Installation

Step 1

Locate Steam head 6-12 inches above floor

Step 2

Install steam head with the oil well facing up

Step 3

Use a bronze drop ear fitting to a header and run a ½” copper steam line from the steam generator to the drop ear fitting.

Step 4

Mark on the nipple where the surface of the wall is. Remove the nipple and measure the portion that was in the wall- subtract ¼” and select brass nipple of that length

Step 5

Wrap Teflon tape around the threads of the new nipple and screw the nipple into the steam head. No wrenches!

Field Power Supply Connection

TO AVOID EQUIPMENT DAMAGE DO NOT CONNECT POWER SUPPLY DIRECTLY TO ELEMENTS!!

220v-240v Incoming power required

1" Air Gap Indirect Drain System.

Check local plumbing code for receptor, trap and vent requirements.

Things to Know About The Steam Outlet Pipe

1. Do not install any valve in steam line.

2. Use 1/2-inch brass pipe or copper tubing.

3. Insulate steam line using pipe insulation rated 212° F or higher.

4. Pitch steam line 1/4" per foot towards steam head or steam generator.

NOTE: Running the steam line down and then up will create a steam trap blocking the flow of steam.

Steam Generator Parts

This is a basic layout of a steam generator, a very sophisticated tea kettle. A solid state PC board controls all functions –water level, contactor actuation, & the heating coils to boil the water.

Draining the Generator

Draining the Generator may also be accomplished by an Auto flush on some systems. Draining the system provides clean steam … every time. Draining the system enhances the life of the steam unit.

What Is Express Steam?

What Is Express Steam?

• Express steam is equipped with a low power heating element and thermostat to keep the water in the tank warm enough to bring up steam quicker

• Steam appears within second of activating control

• Only factory installed• All Express steam

components and wiring are installed at the factory

• No additional wiring or plumbing is required by installers

Note: This is only available factory installed. Suitable for all available models.

Enhancing Human Well Being Through Aroma Steam System

Locate the Aroma Steam System to monitor the consumption of essentialoils and for easy oilreplacement.

NOTE: CABLES SHOULD NOT CONTACT STEAMPIPE.

Electronic Oil delivery system evenly infuses aroma into steam for an aromatherapy experience. Complete with in-shower control, oil container caddy, hoses, fittings and oil atomizer.Not for use with acrylic or fiberglass rooms.Should be installed in a location to monitor & replace the essential oils.

Steam Showers as an Eco-Friendly Experience

• Up to 75% of the average water consumption is in the bathroom!

• However, the most popular Steam System uses 2 gallons of water for a 20 minute steam shower session.

• Compare that to up to 80 gallons of water in a whirlpool-type bath

• In many residential steam generators the water tank and outer enclosure are made from naturally corrosion resistant, 100 percent recyclable stainless steel materials.

Check with manufacturer for water consumption numbers.

Program Summary

By now you should have gained knowledge and understanding over the following:

1. Introduction To Better Living Through The Use Of Steam Therapy2. What are Steam Showers?3. Installation Guidelines

1. General Steam Room Material & Tile Installation Guidelines2. Sizing the Steam Generator3. Where To Locate The Generator, Control and Steamhead4. Importance Of Field Power Supply Connection5. Things To Know About The Steam Outlet Pipe6. Steam Generator Parts7. Draining the System

4. What Is Express Steam?5. Steam Showers as an Eco-Friendly Experience6. Enhancing Human Well Being Through Aroma Steam System

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