INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
EASYSTEAM™ STEAMERS
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SECTION 7. SERVICE
1. DESCRIPTION OF STEAM GENERATOR
The Printed Circuit Assembly (the “PCA”) provides the basic functions necessary to produce steam. The PCA controls makeup
water, provides a water level permissive for powering the elements and provides raw DC power for the system.
The PCA also provides regulated non-interruptible 12 VDC power for the generator control, and 5 VDC for the control, and a
built in bath timer.
2. MAINTENANCE OF STEAM GENERATORS
VISUAL INSPECTION - Whenever the generator is opened, inspect for any evidence of water leaks. Inspect the wiring for
any evidence of overheating. Check all electrical connections for tightness.
FLUSH TANK - Flush monthly, or more often, depending usage and on local water conditions.
FLUSHING PROCEDURE: with manual drain
1. The generator should be cool.
2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the steamer on. The control should light.
3. Open the manual drain valve.
4. The unit will drain. Allow the water to run for a full 10 minutes, then press the ON/OFF button.
5. Allow the unit to drain completely. When the water stops, close the drain valve.
FLUSHING PROCEDURE: with Autodrain
1. The generator should be cool.
2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the steamer on. The control should light.
3. Open the manual drain valve (if installed) and manually open the Autodrain valve by moving its lever until it latches.
4. The unit will drain without heating the water. Allow the water to run for a full 10 minutes, then press the ON/OFF button.
The control light should turn off.
5. Allow the unit to drain completely. When the water stops, close the drain valves.
3. REPAIR OF GENERATORS
A. ELEMENT REPLACEMENT:
Disconnect power from the unit. Drain the tank. Remove the front and HEATING ELEMENT ACCESS covers. Note the wire
connections. (See diagram) Remove the element wires. Using a hot water element socket, remove the element. To install a new
element, mount a new element gasket on the element. Clean the element port and add a light coat of Rectorseal No. 5 pipe
thread compound to the threads. Insert and hand tighten the element-gasket combination. Notice the element end orientation as
shown in diagram. Tighten the element until the orientation is the same as diagram, ± 15°. The gasket should be set and tight
but not deformed to a rounded or bulbous appearance. If the drain valve was removed reinstall it. Reconnect the wiring. Test the
unit per SECTION 7: INITIAL TEST. Check for leaks at the element. Replace the front and HEATING ELEMENT ACCESS
covers. (Replace with factory supplied elements only)
IMPORTANT
The blue wire connected to MAX on the PCA must be connected to
the shortest of the three level probes, the black wire (MID)
to the long probe with black tubing and the white wire (MIN) connected to the longest probe with white tubing.
B. PRINTED CIRCUIT REPLACEMENT:
Printed circuit assembly (PCA) removal and replacement must be performed in the following sequence: any other method can
damage the PCA.
IMPORTANT
The PCA’s contain static sensitive devices. Static electricity may damage PCA’s. Handle accordingly.
Disconnect power from the unit. Note and tag the positions of all wires that plug into the printed circuit. Remove all the wires
from the relays. When removing these wires, pull on the connector, not the wire. Disconnect all three wires from the water level
probe. Note: the blue wire is connected to the shortest of the triple pronged water level probe. Disconnect control cable.Remove
the PCA mounting screws. To install the board, reverse this procedure. The wire lugs must fir tightly onto the relay tabs! Test
the unit per SECTION 7: INITIAL TEST.
C. WATER SOLENOID REPLACEMENT:
Disconnect power from the unit. Turn the water supply OFF. Disconnect the water supply from the water solenoid valve.
Remove the front cover. Remove the two blue wires from the water solenoid valve. Rotate the self-tightening hose clamp so it
can be loosened with a pair of pliers. Squeeze the clamp and move it down towards the shelf and off the valve outlet tube.
Remove the two 1/4" - 20 hex head bolts and lock washers that attach the valve to the chassis. Pull the valve off the rubber fill
hose. To install the valve, reverse these instructions. Test the unit per SECTION 7: INITIAL TEST.