mr steam iTEMPO and iTEMPOPLUS Controls Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Mr.Steam
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tempo and tempestuous Controls
Instruction Manual
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
i TEMPO® & i TEMPOPLUS ® CONTROLS
tempo and tempestuous Controls
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
- Supervise children at all times.
- Steam is hot and can cause injury or death if improperly used. Steam rooms contain steam and elevated temperatures. Please read and observe all warnings in this manual before installing or using a steam room.
- To reduce the risk of injury:
A. The wet surfaces of steam enclosures may be slippery. Use care when entering or leaving.
B. The steam head is hot. DO NOT touch the steamed and avoid the steam near the steamed.
C. Prolonged use of the steam system can raise excessively the internal human body temperature and impair the body’s ability to regulate its internal temperature (hyperthermia). Limit your use of steam to 10-15 minutes until you are certain of your body’s reaction.
D. Excessive temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during the early months of pregnancy. Pregnancy or possibly pregnant women should consult a physician regarding correct exposure.
E. Obese persons and persons with a history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system problems, or diabetes should consult a physician before using a steam bath.
F. Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a steam bath since some medication may induce drowsiness while other medications may affect heart rate, blood pressure and circulation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Hypertax Hermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body
reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6°
F. The symptoms of hyperthermia include an increase in the internal
temperature of the body, dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting. The
effects of hyperthermia include:
a) Failure to perceive heat;
b) Failure to recognize the need to exit the steam bath;
c) Unawareness of impending risk;
d) Fetal damage in pregnant women;
e) Physical inability to exit the steam bath; and
f) Unconsciousness.
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of hyperthermia.
READ ME FIRSTI
As you follow these instructions, you will notice warning and caution symbols.
This blocked information is important for the safe and efficient installation
and operation of this generator. These are types of potential hazards that
may occur during installation and operation:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided may result
in minor or moderate injury or product damage.
IMPORTANT NOTE : This highlights information that is especially relevant
to a problem-free installation.
All information in these instructions is based on the latest product
information available at the time of publication. Merstham reserves the right
to make changes at any time without notice.
BEFORE INSTALLING
Carefully inspect the control and packaging for shipping damage. In the event
of shipping damage, please contact the carrier for claim information. Our
customer service department can assist you with any missing or damaged parts.
To avoid unintentional steam bath operation, do not locate the control where
other controls, accessories, shower heads, valves, body sprays or similar
within the shower could cause confusion or interfere with the Merstham
control’s intended use and function.
Do not use any tempestuous CAUTION ! ® , tempo ® , Homeward ® or genie®
controls without reading and understanding the respective Installation and
Operation Manual and Mr Steam steam generator Installation and Operation
Manual. Failure to read and understand these instructions may result in an
inoperative or hazardous installation.
A peel and stick warning sticker is provided in the Merstham steam generator
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual. This manual is provided with
every steam generator. The warning sticker must be read and permanently
affixed in a conspicuous location near the steam room. Failure to read and
affix this warning sticker in a conspicuous location may result in serious
injury or death. Please call Merstham at 800 767-8326 for a free replacement
or if you have any questions regarding the warning sticker.
Install the tempo or tempestuous controls according to installation
instructions. Failure to install according to instructions will result in an
inoperative control or hazardous overheating or inadequate heating of the
steam room. Failure to install according to instructions will result in an
inoperative control and overheating of the steam room.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the desired location for the control is outside the
steam room a Remote Temperature Probe (MSTS) must be installed inside the
steam room. Contact Mr Steam technical service 1-800-767- 8326 for more
information on the Remote Temperature Probe.
Do not route tempestuous, tempo, Homeward or genie control wiring inside conduit together with power lines or close to hot water or steam piping. Doing so may result in an inoperative or hazardous installation.
Do not alter or modify any Mr Steam product. Doing so may result in an
inoperative or hazardous installation and will void the warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTE :
- Turn power to the steam generator OFF before connecting the control to the generator. Failure to turn the power off will result in an inoperable control.
- Do not operate tempestuous, tempo, Home Wizard or genie controls with anything other than a Merstham i Tempo compatible steam generator. Mr Steam residential steam generators with serial numbers lower than 900000, or any other brand of steam generator are not to be operated with i Tempo controls. Doing so may result in an inoperative installation.
- This document contains important safety, operation and maintenance information. Leave this document with the homeowner. Do not discard this document.
- Discontinue use of the steam generator or control if the steam generator is damaged or otherwise not functioning properly. Doing so may result in an inoperative or hazardous installation.
- All illustrations are for illustrative purposes only.
Dimensional information for the round and Square I tempo ® and itempoplus ®
Box Contents:
- i Tempo or itempoplus Control
- Control Cable (30 ft.)
- Steam head
- Tube of Silicone sealant
- Owner’s Manual
Installation instructions for round & Square I tempo ® and itempoplus ®
IMPORTANT NOTE : If the desired location for the control is outside the
steam room a Remote Temperature Probe (MSTS) must be installed inside the
steam room. Contact Mr Steam technical service 1-800-7678326 for more
information on the Remote Temperature Probe.
Note: The connector is keyed with the flat facing up. The control cable
is the same at both ends.
Step 1
Determine the desired installation location of the control. The i Tempo and
itempoplus controls are designed to be installed inside or outside the steam
room as a matter of personal preference. If the control is installed inside
the steam room the control must be located:
- 4-5 feet above the floor near the bather seating area.
- The control features an integral temperature sensor. Locate the control in a location representative of the desired steam bathing temperatures. Do not locate the control above or near the steam head or direct steam emissions. Locating the controls near the steam head or near direct steam emissions may result in poor steam room temperature control.
- On a vertical wall
- The control cable length is 30 feet. Insure that the control and/or steam generator are located accordingly. Contact a Mr Steam technical service representative if a longer cable is required (60 ft. cable, PN 103990-60).
IMPORTANT NOTE : The control cable should be run in a dedicated 1” conduit to facilitate installation and service. Be careful not to strain, staple, pinch or otherwise damage the control cable. Route cable as required to permit replacement. Do not route cable inside conduit together with power lines or close to hot water or steam piping.
Step 2 Diagram 1
Make a 25⁄8” wide by 37 ⁄8” high cutout in the desired control location. Do
not oversize or under size the cutout.
Step 3 Diagram 2
Route the control cable (provided with the control) from the wall cutout to
the steam generator. Connect one end of the cable to the steam generator
connector.
Note: The connector is keyed with the flat facing up. The control cable
is the same at both ends.
Step 4 Diagram 3
Firmly connect the other end of the cable to the control. Turn on power to the
steam generator and test the control to verify correct connections. Test per
the instructions on pages 10-15. With verification of proper control
function, proceed to Step 5.
If the generator is on for more than a few minutes steam will start coming out of the steamed. Insure that the steam room is not occupied.
Step 5 Diagram 4
Remove and discard peel-off paper to expose adhesive liner. Step 6 Diagram
5
Run a bead of silicone (provided) as shown to the outer edge of the control
faceplate, following the contour of the circle or square shape. Use silicone
as required to create a
moisture seal.
Note: The silicone supplied by Mr Steam can be used to meet a variety of
sealing and gasketing. It cures to silicone rubber and adheres to glass, wood,
metal, porcelain, ceramic tile, painted surfaces, many plastics and rubber.
Surfaces must be clean and dry. Apply thin layer of product. Fit together and
support if necessary. Allow excess material to cure, then trim with a sharp
blade. Sealant “skins” in 5 minutes, dries to touch in 1 hour. Fully cures and
bonds in 24 hrs.
IMPORTANT NOTE : Do not apply excessive amounts of silicone. Do not apply
silicone to any other parts of the control including the adhesive gasket.
Step 7 Diagram 6
Insure the mounting surface is clean and dry as required for good adhesion.
Hold the control with the LED display in the 12 o’clock position and press the
control against the wall until the adhesive sticks
I tempo® Operating instructions
The i Tempo Control features programmable digital temperature control, a fixed (60) minute duration, ON/OFF and PAUSE. The control can be set at a temperature range from 80˚f up to 120˚f
Set the steam bathing temperature according to personal preference, however it is highly recommended to begin steam bathing at a low temperature setting for a very short duration to gauge comfort and safety levels.
ON/OFF Diagram 1
Press the ON/OFF key to start or stop the flow of steam. Steam will begin to
flow a few minutes after the control is turned ON. The duration required for
the steam room to reach steam bathing temperatures depends on the steam room
construction and steam generator specifications. Steam may continue to flow
for a short time after the control is turned OFF.
PAUSE FEATURE Diagram 2
If a pause in steam flow is desired press the PAUSE key. The display will
flash while the control is in the PAUSE mode. The timer will continue to
countdown while in the PAUSE mode. Steam may continue to flow for a short
time after pause is pressed.
TIMER FEATURE
When the control is turned ON a 60 minute time duration is initiated. The
control will turn off after 60 minutes unless the control is turned off
manually.
MEMORY FEATURE
If the control is turned off manually before 60 minutes then the default
temperature of 110˚F will be used the next time the control is turned on. If
the control times out at 60 minutes (not manually turned off) then the
previous user temperature setting will be used when the steamboat is used
again.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE Diagram 3
The control is pre-set and will display the tem-perature setting of 110°F
(default setting). Use the UP and DOWN keys to change the tempera-ture setting
from 80° F to 120° F in one degree increments. CHANGING THE TEMPERATURE
UNITS (F°/C°) Diagram 4
When the generator is Off, Press and hold ON/ OFF key for 10 seconds. The
temperature units will be displayed as Fahrenheit (TuF) or Celsius (TuC). Use
the UP/DOWN keys to choose between (TuF) and (TuC). Press ON/OFF key to accept
the new units and exit.
The i Tempo Plus Control features programmable temperature control, programmable time duration, clock, Aroma Steam, Chroma Steam ® , ON/OFF and two personal settings.
Set the steam bathing temperature according to personal preference, however it is highly recommended to begin steam bathing at a low temperature setting for a very short duration to gauge comfort and safety levels.
POWERING UP THE UNIT Diagram 1
When the generator is first powered up or after a power interruption, the
clock display flashes and the clock is ready to be set up.
NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF will start the generator even if the clock has
not been set.
NOTE: The clock can only be set when the generator is OFF, the display is
flashing.
SETTING THE CLOCK
ON/OFF Diagram 2
Press the ON/OFF key to start or stop the flow of steam. The Temperature Set
Point is displayed. Steam will begin to flow a few minutes after the control
is turned ON. The duration required for the steam room to reach steam bathing
temperatures depends on the steam room construction and steam generator
specifications. Steam may continue to flow for a short time after the control
is turned OFF.
SETTING THE CLOCK Diagram 3
When the display is not flashing: Press and hold the TIME key until the
display starts flashing. Use the UP/DOWN keys to select the desired time, at
this time the AM/PM logo will be displayed. Press the TIME key to save
changes.
SETTING THE STEAMBATH DURATION Diagram 4
Press TIME key to set or display the steam-bath duration time on the clock.
The control is pre-set and will display a TIME setting of 20 minutes (de-fault
setting). With the TIME or CLOCK displayed, press the UP or DOWN keys (Diagram
5) to set the desired duration time (2-60 minutes) in two minute increments.
Set the steam-bath duration according to personal preference, however it is
highly recommended to begin steam bathing at a very short duration to gauge
comfort and safety levels. The control will turn off when the duration period
times out. Then, the clock time will be displayed.
SETTING THE STEAMBATH
Diagram 6: Press TEMP key to set the desired temperature or display the
temperature setting.
Diagram 7: The control is preset and will display a temperature setting of
110˚F (default setting). With the temperature displayed, press the UP or DOWN
keys to set the desired temperature (80°F to 120°F) in one degree increments.
Set the steam bathing temperature according to personal preference, however it
is highly recommended to begin steam bathing at a low temperature setting to
gauge comfort and safety levels.
MEMORY FEATURE
If the control is turned off manually before it times out then the default
settings of 20 minutes and 110°F will be used the next time the control is
turned on. If the control times out (not manually turned off) then the
previous user time and temperature settings will be used when the steam bath
is turned on.
Personals Settings Diagram 8
Use the program key to store preferred settings.
To program preferred settings:
Press ON/OFF key to turn generator on.
Press the Program key once to program Pr 1. Press it twice to program Pr 2.
The selected parameter will be displayed. Enter the preferred time and
temperature settings.
The i Tempo Plus will store the following settings: set point, time duration &
aroma state. To select Pr 1 or Pr 2:
Press ON/OFF key then press the Program key once to select Pr 1, press it
twice to select Pr 2. The steam bath will begin to operate at the stored
settings.
CHANGING THE TEMPERATURE UNITS (P1°C)
When the generator is Off, Press and hold ON/OFF key for 10 seconds. The
temperature units will be displayed as Fahrenheit (Tuff) or Celsius (Tuck).
Use the UP/DOWN keys to choose between (Tuff) and (Tuck). Press ON/OFF key to
accept the new value and exit.
AROMASTEAM Diagram 9
The Aroma-steam is an optional accessory that automatically injects aromatic
oil into the steam. Press the ON/OFF key to turn the steam genera-tor on.
Then, press the AROMA key. The Aroma indicator will be displayed. The Aroma
Steam turns off automatically when the steam genera-tor stops heating. Press
the AROMA key to turn it off during a steam session. The indicator will turn
off.
CHROMASTEAM® Diagram 10
The Chroma Steam is an optional accessory that provides colored light in the steam room. Press the CHROMA key to turn light on. Press twice to select the next color. Press again to turn the light off. Note that the light can be turned ON even if the steam generator is OFF. Care tips for all Controls and Steam heads
- Use only mild soap and water on a soft cloth to clean the control and steam head.
- Do not use abrasive cleansers
- If the decorative cover is damaged on the i Tempo ® or itempoplus ® call Mr Steam technical service for replacement parts.
NOTE: Replacement of the decorative covers requires removal and reinstallation of the control from the mounting surfaces.
Warranty
To register your steam generator unit online and to review the Mr Steam
Limited Lifetime Warranty please go to:
blog.mrsteam.com/wr
TEMPLATE FOR CONTROL INSTALLATION (SEE PG.7)
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