Steam Shower Fitting

15/04/2014 00:00

You have now purchased your new steam shower cabin direct from the store and want to test it out! The subsequent manual is written to outline the key steps that'll be required throughout a steam shower installation and illustrate some common easy-to-avoid installation troubles.

1. Check your Product

It is necessary you check that your particular product happens to be shipped free of damage or visual defect before you begin any installation. You will be advised to make these checks before booking a plumber or installation professional. Any damages should be noted by using the driver upon delivery and detailed to The supplier within 48 hours of delivery.

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2. Looking for a Qualified Installer

Water is an powerful conductor of electricity and the installing of electrical wiring in a bathroom is generally a hazardous job. We strongly advise that all electrical duty is taken out by a well-qualified professional. It is better to select a plumber who also has a part P qualification. This would signify that the plumber is qualified to carry out the electrical work required throughout the steam shower installation.

3. Preparatory Work

Just before purchasing you ought to have established the cabin measurements and know where within the bathroom you may be positioning the steam shower. The steam shower installation will need both a hot and cold water supply along with an electric feed.

   Water Supply: The manufacturer's steam shower installation booklet will give you dimensions to where the hot and cold feeds really should be piped. The water supply pressure level ought to be 2bar shower system depending, that translates to a combined flow rate of 12-16 litres per minute across each supplies. The source water supply ought to be balanced across the hot and cold supply, which can be achieved using a pressure equalising valve (PEV) or pressure reducing valve if necessary. The steam shower will arrive with hot and cold braided hoses upon the rear for the unit permitting the unit to be hooked up and pushed straight into position. The water supply pipes should be recessed and not protrude more than ½ inch through the wall. Ball lever valves tend to be installed to permit quick shut-from the water.

   Electrical Supply: The 3.0KW steam generators require a 13Amp dedicated power supply to your steam shower. Typically, this will likely be wired back into the consumer box and can be located on an independent breaker switch. Please make sure either the RCD in the steam showers power cable or an RCD inside the consumer box is used. The rated running voltage of the greater part of the steam showers is 220V at 50Hz, using the controlling circuit operating at DC 12V.

   Drainage: The manufacturer's installation booklet will give specifications for positioning the shower's drainage point. For the most part, the shower comes with a flexible waste hose which will be connected to your drainage point. It is important to examine the clearance beneath the shower tray.

   Telephone point: If the steam shower you will be installing comes with a telephone input then you have the option to run a telephone access point towards the rear for the unit.

At this time it is important to carry out preparatory decoration as appropriate. This may involve plastering, painting or tiling. CAUTION: Never knock nails or drill holes into walls without knowing what exactly is hidden behind them!

4. Tray

Place the shower tray in its finalized standing location. Adjust the screw legs that are positioned across the bottom for the tray until the tray is level. This ought to be checked by making use of a spirit level. Once the tray is level fasten the securing nuts to secure the height of each leg.

5. Top & Side Panels

Move the tray out of the wall about 40-60cm to allow access to all sides of the cabin during the course of the installation. The order of panel setting should adhere to the specified shower installation manual. Each panel should align by using the pre-drilled holes into the tray and adjoining panels. Place sealant in between each adjoining panel and also between each panel and also the tray. Work with the bolts supplied to properly affix each panel together. When all acrylic and glass panels appear to have been secured the top piece can be placed onto the side panels. Use the bolts/screws provided to securely secure the top piece to the side panels.

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6. Mirror, Accessories & Seals
 

   Mirror: You will need two people to set up the mirror. The initial person will hold the mirror into position inside of the shower as the second can tighten the bolt fixings at the rear of the shower. Once fixed you will want to apply a bead of sealant all over the sides of the mirror and all over the fixing holes. This is important to get rid of water and steam coming into connection with the mirror's foil backing. If not sealed properly then after some time the mirror may begin to discolour.

   Handles: Simply attach the handles together on either side of the glass doors.

   Accessories: for the most part, the shower will arrive together with one or two shower hoses. Plug in one end of this hose to the connector upon the back panel plus the other end into the handheld shower and foot massage unit, if applicable. Please make sure that the hoses are attached the proper way around. Failure to do so may result in water escaping between the hose and also the connector thread. When the steam shower accepts CD/MP3 input then chances are you can connect the audio cable to your control box at this time and run it returning to your music player.

   Seals: Slide the shower seals/fins onto the fixed glass panels adjacent to the doorway and on the door glass itself. Adjust the door as necessary to reduce any gaps in which steam will break free.

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7. Connect Adjoining Pipes & Wires

The overhead fan, lights and speakers will all be powered from the main control box. Each wire ought to be labelled and also have matching connectors which come from the control box. These 12V DC wires ought to now be plugged together. The shower will have water pipes that run towards the overhead shower and body jets out from the 3-way thermostatic valve. These ought to be plugged directly into the corresponding connectors and tightened utilising the metallic pipe clips and a Phillips screwdriver.

8. Connect Water, Electrics & Drainage

Please double check that the water supplies are well balanced and at an adequate pressure. If necessary and depending on your water system you are able to connect a water pump to improve the supply pressure. At this time you really need to connect the hot and cold water supplies utilising the 15mm braided hoses supplied. The braided hoses use a standard 22mm connector.
 

Connect the RCD that comes attached to the power cable to a wall or an accessible access point. Alternatively, use a dedicated RCD back during the consumer box. A dedicated 16Amp supply is required via an isolated fused spur connected directly returning to the consumer box. Alternativley, the steam shower might be powered via an IP56 rated wall socket.

It is important that the earth wire is connected to an earthing point in the bathroom or the metal framing for the shower. The installer will be able to advise about correct earthing of this steam shower.

Finally, connect the flexible water hose into your bathroom waste point and seal as necessary.

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9. Sealant

Typically, you must now place a bead of white or clear sealant between the adjoining side panels. Sealant must also be put between the side panels additionally the tray to quit any water running along any seams and around the side of the shower tray.
 

Once sealant has been applied and permitted to dry, the steam shower ought to be tested for water tightness. Work with the handheld shower to spray water against the water jets, all acrylic/glass panel fixing holes and along the join of all of the adjoining panels. Typically, it is really not required to seal the top piece but that is left towards the discretion belonging to the installer. Check all over rear and sides of all of the steam shower to see whether any water has escaped and reseal where necessary. Also, the installer should check that every pipes are fully spanner tightened and not dripping any water.

Once the unit has been fully checked for water leaks and all electrical features most notably lights, radio and steam tested then gently push the unit directly into position.