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Drain Water Line:
Run up to 50 feet of 3/8" tubing (1/2" tubing if longer than 50 feet) from the DRAIN connection
of the
SteamerGard™
unit to the nearest drain. The
SteamerGard™
system has a pressurized drain and
therefore. the drain Tubing may be run up to 10 feet above the
SteamerGard™
unit. The drain termination
must
vent freely to the air, with a proper air gap between the tubing termination and the drain opening, in order to
comply with local plumbing codes.
6.
Purified Water Line to the Storage Tank and Control Panel:
Run 3/8" tubing from the STORAGE connection on
the
SteamerGard™
unit to one side of the brass tee on the storage tank- Run up to 50 feet of 38" tubing
(1/2" tubing if longer than 50 feet) from the other side of the brass tee to the
SteamerGard™
connection on the
control panel, mounted near the steamer.
7.
Purified Water Line to the Steamer:
Run 3/8" polybutylene tubing from the center connection on the control panel
to the
steam generator (boiler)
connection on the steamer, (not
the condenser water connection).
For correct
connection of this line, consult the steamer manufacturer.
IMPORTANT:
When feeding the steamer with purified water from the
SteamerGard™
system, it is
imperative
that the steamer be fitted with two separate water connections; one for purified water to the
steam generator and a separate one for tap water to the condenser system. If the
SteamerGard™
system is feeding purified water to a steamer that is equipped with only one feed water connection,
which internally branches off to both the steam generator (boiler) and the condenser system, the steamer
absolutely
must
be altered for use with the
SteamerGard™
system. Consult the steamer manufacturer
for alteration instructions to convert the steamer from a single feed water connection to two separate
water connections; one for purified water to the steam generator and a separate one for tap water to the
condenser system8.
Cold Tap Water Line to the Control Panel:
In accordance with accepted plumbing
methods, the control panel should be plumbed from an existing cold tap water supply (near the steamer)
using a lee and a shut-off valve. Run 3/8" tubing from this valve to the 3/8" MANUAL BYPASS
compression fitting on the control panel.
9.
Start-Up Procedure:
Open the cold tap water valve at the main water supply, then open the feed water valve on
the
SteamerGard™
unit. Inspect the feed water plumbing and filters for leaks and correct as necessary. Open the
valve on the storage tank(s) and inspect plumbing for le aks. Remove the cover from the
SteamerGard™
unit,
exposing the controls, valves, pump and pump pressure gauge. Making sure the power switch is "off ", plug the
power cord into a 115VAC electrical outlet. Open the FLUSH VALVE so the handle is parallel to the valve body.
Push the toggle switch for at least 30 seconds to purge the system of air. Turn the handle on the BACK FLOW
REGULATOR counterclockwise until it just
begins to feel loose. Check the TANK PRESSURE gauge on the
control panel near the steamer. It should read less than 50 psi (0 psi if tank was not pre-filled). Turn the power
switch to the "on" position. The red light and the pump motor will come on immediately. NOTE: If air has not beer
completely purged from the filters, the pump motor may cycle on and off several times due to a low pressure
condition. Allow the
SteamerGard™
unit to run for approximately one minute, then slowly close the FLUSH
VALVE so its handle is perpendicular to the valve body. Observe the pump pressure gauge. It should read less
than 100 psi. Slowly turn the BACK FLOW REGULATOR clockwise to increase the pressure to approximately
180 psi (the normal operating pressure). System is now in operation and will continue until the tank fills to a
pressure of 50-60 psi when it will automatically shut off. The system is completely automatic so the power switch
should always remain in the "on" postion.
NOTE:
The steamer must be operated for some time in order to clear the tap water out of the
SteamerGard™
system. Pushing the WATER QUALITY button before all tap water is cleared from
the system will result in a glowing red light.
The SteamerGard
™
system is now in operation,
and the steamer can be used with purified water.
SteamerGard is a trademark of The Water Factory. Costa Mesa. California 92626
1987 Water Factory Systems. Costa Mesa. CA 12-7062/7064-CRC
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