TD STEAMER Propane Device User Manual
- June 11, 2024
- TD
Table of Contents
TD STEAMER Propane Device
Product Information
The Steamer Propane is a device used for thawing frozen pipes. It runs on propane gas and takes 10-15 minutes to boil water, depending on the quantity and temperature of the water you fill. The steam eventually comes out of the end of the defrost hose when the water in the device starts to boil. The device is equipped with a safety valve that should not be blocked. The device comes with a nozzle that makes it more efficient on pipes with a diameter greater than approximately 200 millimeters.
CE Declaration of Conformity
The Steamer Propane has been assessed and found in accordance with the
applicable directive and regulations as per the declaration of conformity
issued on May 1, 2013.
Disposal
When disposing of the device, the device must be returned for recycling as
metal waste. Plastic hose and propane hose (with bottle valve) should be
delivered as other waste.
Safety Instructions
- Never block the safety valve.
- Check that the opening out of the safety valve is open and free for foreign objects.
- Always put the device on a heat-resistant, non-combustible underlay.
- Always use only clean water on the device.
- In the event of a malfunction or defect in the device, return it for repair or replacement.
- Propane gas is dangerous if inhaled, and exhaust gas (Co2) is dangerous to inhale and may cause unconsciousness/death. Never stand directly over the device when the flame is lit.
- Propane gas may pose a risk of explosion if the flame is accidentally extinguished or in the event of leaks on hoses/couplings.
- If a scalding or burn injury occurs, the burned area should be cooled as quickly as possible. Use running cold water, snow, or ice for at least 20 minutes and seek medical help as soon as possible.
Product Usage Instructions
- Familiarize yourself with the safety instructions before using the device. Improper use may cause fire and/or serious damage.
- Place the device on a heat-resistant, non-combustible underlay.
- Fill the device with clean water and wait for it to boil, which takes approximately 10-15 minutes depending on the quantity and the temperature of the water.
- When the water starts to boil, steam will come out of the end of the defrost hose.
- Wait until the steam flushes out of the hose and the thermometer shows between 105 and 110 degrees. The device is now ready for use.
- If using the nozzle, align it with the hose end and screw it onto the hose using a 14mm socket and a sharp knife. This will make the Steamer more efficient on pipes with a diameter greater than approximately 200 millimeters.
- Thaw the frozen pipes by inserting the defrost hose into the pipe and applying steam. Do not press too hard when thawing/staking to avoid too much resistance at the end of the thawing hose.
- After use, turn off the device and allow it to cool down before storing it in a safe place. Never block the safety valve.
Congratulations on your new product
Please read through this booklet and in particular familiarize yourself with
the safety instructions before using the device. Improper use may cause fire
and/or serious damage. Take good care of this User Manual and the Safety
Instructions. Make sure you have read and understood the contents before using
the device.
CE Declaration of Conformity:
We declare that STEAMER propane (2013- ) has been assessed and found in
accordance with the applicable directive and regulations.
Frogn 01.05.2013
Tron Dahl (sign)
General Manager
Disposal:
When disposing of the device, the device must be returned for recycling as
metal waste. Plastic hose and propane hose (with bottle valve) should be
delivered as “other” waste.
Changes:
Text and images in this booklet apply on the printing date. We reserve the
right to update the instruction manual, and also make changes if the device
should be significantly changed. Rev 1/1 – 2023.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Never block the safety valve.
- Check that the opening out of the safety valve is open and free for foreign objects.
- Always put the device on a heat-resistant, non-combustible underlay.
- Always use only clean water on the device.
- In the event of a malfunction or defect in the device, the device shall not: used before the error is corrected by qualified personnel.
- Never use the device for any other use than that of the device intended for.
- Any modification to the device means that the manufacturer’s warranty/liability lapses.
- The device should only be used outdoors with good air ventilation.
- The device becomes very hot during use. Be careful to avoid burns.
- Allow time for the device to cool down after use before moving it. It contains boiling water that can cause severe burns.
- Be careful when igniting the gas. DO NOT hold your head or hands over/under the device when ignited.
Remember that propane gas is dangerous if inhaled. Also, the exhaust gas (Co2) is dangerous to inhale and may cause unconsciousness/dead. Never stand directly over the device when the flame is lit. Propane gas may pose a risk of explosion if the flame is accidentally extinguished or in the event of leaks on hoses/couplings. If a scalding or burn injury occurs, the burned area should be cooled as quickly as possible. Use running cold water, snow, or ice for at least 20 minutes. Then seek medical help as soon as possible.
Never block the safety valve.
Always put the device on a heat-resistant, non-combustible underlay.
START
- Place the device on a stable, non-flammable surface where you will use it. Shield the device so that it is not exposed to a lot of wind.
- Fill water on the apparatus (about 5- 8 liters). You can fill to the top of the threads of the filler plug. Feel free to use warm water. Do not tighten the filler plug too hard.
- Connect the thawing hose to the device.
- Check that the propane valve on the appliance is closed (turn clockwise), and connect the propane bottle valve. Make sure the propane bottle is stable and upright.
- Open the gas valve on the bottle valve.
- Find the ignition button on the device. Open the propane valve on the device and press the igniter repeatedly until the gas ignites. Be careful when lighting the gas. DO NOT put your head or hands over/under the device when igniting. It may ignite with a “BOOF” and the flames can shoot out of the device for a short second. The flames can be seen and controlled through the hole in the side panel of the device.
The device takes 10-15 minutes to boil the water, depending on the quantity and temperature of the water you fill. When the water in the device starts to boil, the steam will eventually come out of the end of the defrost hose. Wait a little longer until the steam “flushes” out of the hose and the thermometer shows between 105 and 110 degrees. The device is now ready for use.
Turn off
- Close the propane valve on the device and see that the flame goes out.
- Close the gas valve on the bottle valve and remove this from the propane bottle.
- DO NOT unscrew the filling plug until you are sure that the device is depressurized (pull the ring at the end of the safety valve to release the pressure).
- Allow the device to cool down to approx. 50 degrees before moving it or draining the water.
Nozzle
The device comes with a nozzle. It makes the Steamer more efficient on pipes with a diameter greater than approx. 200 millimeters. This nozzle will also simplify the job when thawing uneven pipes and corrugated pipes.
Note:
However, when thawing smaller pipes, the hose without a nozzle will be most
effective.
Attach the nozzle:
You need a 14mm socket, the nozzle and a sharp knife
Chafre the hose end
Align the nozzle and screw in onto the hose
Finish
Other issues
Steam coming out of the safety valve is not dangerous for the device and is not a sign of any fault. Steam coming out of the safety valve is usually a sign that the thawing hose is blocked (frozen after the previous defrost mission?). Some steam may also escape from the safety valve during normal use. This is usually a sign that you press too hard when thawing/staking and get too much resistance at the end of the thawing hose.
The safety valve is an important safety component of the device. This regulates the pressure in the “boiler”, and ensures that it is kept at a safe level. This safety valve must therefore NEVER be sealed, adjusted or in any way modified or taken out of service.
Tips and tricks for use
- As far as possible, frozen pipes should be thawed “upward” so that water in the pipe drains out. Cold water around the thawing hose “steals” much of the energy in the steam and reduces the effect significantly. If there is a long pipe of water before the ice plug, you should suck/pump out this water to improve the effect. TD-Teknikk AS sells a suitable bilge pump that fits the connection to the thawing hose (1/2” BSPP).
- When using the thawing device, you should consider that if much of the thawing hose is in contact with snow, ice, or water, some of the effects will be lost here. If you can put some wood or similar under the hose, it will help a lot.
- If you often stake short pipes, you should acquire a thawing hose that is shorter than the one supplied with the device (16 meters). This will simplify handling and improve the effect.
Storage
The steamer is made of stainless materials. Valves and plugs are in brass. The
device, therefore, requires very little maintenance. The hose should be
emptied to avoid frost plugs the next time the device is needed. Neither the
hose nor the device is damaged by water freezing in them. When the thawing
hose is to be coiled/wrapped, you should be quick and do this while the hose
is still warm and soft. When it has cooled, the hose retains its shape better
and can then be stored more easily together with the device.
Technical Data
- Weight: Empty device: Approx 25,5 kg
- External dimensions (length x width x height): 57x33x43 cm
- Effect: Approx 6000 W
- Propane consumption: Approx 0,6 kg/hour
- The maximum amount of water: 7 liter
- Time for boiling (10-100°C): 12-15 minutes
- Usage time (7-liter water): Approx 35 minutes
- Hose: PEX ø12×2,0 – length approx 16 metres
- Materials in the device: Stainless materials in all parts
- Propane regulator: Propane Clip Regulator (30mbar – 2 kg/h) or Screw-on 30mbar POL regulator (1,5 kg/h)
- Safety valve release pressure: 0,5 bar
Exploded view
REMEMBER:
- In the event of faults or defects in the device, the device must not used before the fault is rectified by qualified personnel.
- Every modification to the device means that the manufacturer’s warranty/responsibility is void.
Part list
Parts and service
Use only original spare parts.
Parts and service can be ordered from:
TD-Teknikk AS
Fagerstrandveien 109 N-1455 Nordre Frogn Norway
e-mail: post@td-teknikk.no
Phone: +47 414 20 657
Additional equipment for the defroster sold by TD-Teknikk AS:
- 25 meters ø12mm thawing hose
- Special hose set for small dimensions (preferably used for pulling pipes for fiber cables) with 10 meters of ø6mm hose and 10 meters of ø8mm hose.
- Bilge pump adapted to the thawing hose connection to suck out water in pipes. If there is a lot of water above the ice plug, the thawing hose will lose a lot of its effectiveness.
Visit www.td-teknikk.no for more info and prices (in NOK – Norwegian kroner).
STEAMER – A Norwegian product from
TD-Teknikk AS
Fagerstrandveien 109 N-1455 Nordre Frogn Norway.
e-mail: post@td-teknikk.no.
Phone: +47 414 20 657