THERMASOL STCM-XXX SignaTouch LCD Control Installation Guide

June 6, 2024
THERMASOL

SignaTouch Control

Installation Manual
For Tutorials and Troubleshooting visit www.thermasol.com/solutions
STCM-XXX
OVER 60 YEARS OF STEAM SHOWER INNOVATION

Important Information before You Install

The SignaTouch Control must be installed inside the shower. The Signatouch control will only function on the current TFX and PRO Series generators.
The control should be installed 60″ from the floor of the shower and away from the steam head.
The steam head should be installed 24″ from the floor and 6″ from any wall. Locate as far as possible from the bathing seating area or location of the users and not below any fixtures.
IMPORTANT: When locating and installing the Signatouch, it is required to not place the control under any water outlets, showerheads, or in the direct path of flowing water.
SEE DIAGRAM FOR LOCATION EXAMPLE.

PLEASE REVIEW THE WARNINGS BELOW AND LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE HOMEOWNER
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU HAVE CONSULTED WITH YOUR DOCTOR AND RECEIVED WRITTEN PERMISSION TO DO SO. USE OF THIS PRODUCT MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING. IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, ELDERLY, HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, DIABETES, SUFFERING FROM HEART DISEASE, ARE INTOXICATED, OR NOT IN GOOD HEALTH, DO NOT USE THIS STEAM BATH. STEAM IS HOT! DO NOT TOUCH OR GO NEAR THE STEAM HEAD FROM THE TIME THE UNIT IS “ON,” UP TO ONE HOUR AFTER IT HAS SHUT OFF. SEVERE BURNS WILL OCCUR IF YOU COME IN CONTACT WITH THE STEAM HEAD OR STEAM EMITTING FROM THE STEAMED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO FILL AROMA RESERVOIR ON THE STEAMED WHEN THE UNIT IS IN THE “ON” POSITION. SEVERE BURNS WILL OCCUR. DO NOT USE THERMAL AROMATHERAPY OILS, SKIN CARE PRODUCTS, OR ANY PRODUCT ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR THERMASOL UNIT WITHOUT CONSULTING WITH YOUR ALLERGIST OR DOCTOR BEFORE USE. THESE PRODUCTS MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. DO NOT USE STEAM ROOM WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, AS THIS CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. YOUR SHOWER MAY BE A SLIP-AND-FALL HAZARD. CHECK WITH YOUR  CONTRACTOR OR FLOORING MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FLOORING IN A STEAM APPLICATION. SLIPPING AND FALLING INTO THE STEAM ITSELF OR INTO THE STREAM OF STEAM EMITTING FROM THE STEAM WILL CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS OR PHYSICAL INJURY. IF YOU ARE FEELING UNCOMFORTABLE, DIZZY, FAINT, OR STARTING TO FALL ASLEEP, IMMEDIATELY EXIT THE STEAM ROOM. DO NOT USE STEAM ROOM IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 UNLESS SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT. THERMASOL STEAM BATH GENERATORS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO BE USED FOR SPACE HEATING PURPOSES. THERMASOL STEAM BATH GENERATORS ARE FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. THEY SHOULD NEVER BE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE HOME.
All products must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions provided. Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty at the manufacturer’s discretion. ©2019 ThermaSol.

Read warnings on page 2. For illustrative purposes only. Consult with qualified professionals for steam room construction details.
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Tools and Materials

Materials needed:

  • SignaTouch control
  • M8 cable
  • Silicone
  • Other materials as required
  • 1-1/2″ Masonry Drill Bit

Installation options

Control Installation and Data Cable Connection

Installation with generator only

Route the M8 cable through the finished wall to the backside of the control. (The other end of the cable runs to the steam generator location.) NOTE: It is recommended to run the cable through an electrical conduit. DO NOT STAPLE the cable!
Installation with one of or all, SLSR, Digital shower valve, and steam generator.

DO NOT pinch, nail, staple, wedge, or bind the data cable.
DO NOT wrap the data cable around the steam line or route it in a manner so that the hot steam line could melt the cable.
Any damage to the control cable will result in the control not working properly.
Carefully connect the data cable to the PDM and control BEFORE turning the power on to the generator or PDM.

Connect the data cable to Power Distribution Module  (PDM). (The other end of the cable runs to the back of the control in the shower location.)

Sealing Control

TEST THAT ALL CONNECTIONS ARE WORKING BEFORE SEALING THE CONTROL TO THE WALL.
(Power on the control and see that it lights up).
Coat the entire back of the control with supplied waterproof silicone to fully seal the control to the wall. Completely seal the control to the wall so moisture does not collect behind it.
A Place the control on the wall pressing firmly. (You may need to tape the control into place until the silicone dries.) Be careful not to harm the wall or control with the tape. Let dry for 24 hours before using a steam bath.
6a Connecting SignaTouch to the Generator

6b Connecting SignaTouch to Serenity Light, Sound, Rainhead (if applicable)

6c Connecting SignaTouch to Digital Shower

6d Connecting Total Wellness Package

Steam Line and Steamhead

Now you will need to decide on the steam head placement in the shower so you can run the steam line from the generator to the steam head. There are a couple of things you need to know about the placement of the steam head and steam line itself.
DO NOT install any valve in the steam line. The flow of steam must be unobstructed.
DO   NOT plumb any traps in the steam line.
A The steam outlet on the generator requires a 1/2″ brass union for easy installation (not included).
B Use 1/2” brass pipe or copper tubing from unit to steamed rough-in fitting as permitted by code.
The steam line can run up and then down, once; or horizontal; but never run down and then up. If it does, a steam trap will be produced at the low point blocking the flow of steam.
Insulate the steam outlet piping if the piping run exceeds 10 feet or is exposed to cold areas. Use steam-rated insulation.
Pitch/angle steam lines back towards generator before any up or downturns; pitch/angle towards steam room after any up or down and avoid perfectly level plumbed lines.

Steamhead Location

DO NOT install the steamed near the seating area or the user.
DO NOT forget to install the steam head rough-in fitting!

C Install the steam head 24″ from the floor or bathtub rim and 6″ from any corner. Steamhead is to be mounted as far as possible from the typical bathing position (seated or standing) and installed as far from the in-shower controller as possible. For retrofit to existing finish wall: Drill a 1-1/8″ diameter hole in the shower wall or wall above bathtub rim for the steam outlet rough-in fitting and install to be flush with the finished wall. this housing must be sealed to the wall to not allow vapor or water behind it. (plumbing must be done from backside of finished space) For new framing: Mount and install rough-in fitting to be flush with the finished wall.  Connect a 1/2″ NPT brass pipe or copper tubing to the steam outlet union (not included) on the generator running the pipe to the steam head location in the wall to connect with the steam head rough-in fitting. It is very important that the pipe is firmly secured to the wall so that when the steam head is installed it doesn’t push the rough-in fitting back into the wall. Install a 1/2” drop ear
elbow on the end of the 1/2” pipe or tubing for the rough-in fitting.
Use the installation tool to tighten the housing in place with a 1″ socket and driver. Then insert the protective cap into the housing.
For all the connections, use solder for copper joints and Teflon tape for pipe fittings and do not overtighten fittings. DO NOT USE PVC CEMENT.

D Once the shower wall is complete and the housing is sealed to the wall, remove the protective cap and insert the steam head into the housing. Use the supplied silicone to adhere the steam head to the wall sealing out any water from getting behind the head.

Upon final installation mount steamhead with facing up to allow aromatherapy well to dispense steam.
For detailed installation instructions of the steam head, please see Installation section on thermasol.com/customer-support

Final Pre-Check Before Operation

Turn ON the water supply to the generator. Check all the connections for leaks.
Plugin generator (unless hardwired model).
Turn ON the power source or breaker.
Verify control panel lights up and test operation. Note: Initial power-on phase takes several minutes for the generator to heat up steam.
Please direct the homeowner to visit www.thermasol.com/solution and click on the “I’m the homeowner” button to
learn about set-up and programing (in order to set up the clock and any other options if applicable).

Trouble Shooting, Tutorials and Error Codes

Visit www.thermasol.com/solutions. Click on Troubleshoot then click on SignaTouch Control Error Codes.
ThermaSol uses the following open source project:
Qt5-GUI Framework-www.qt.io-LGPLv3

Steam & Showering Systems

Read warnings on page 2. For illustrative purposes only. Consult with qualified professionals for steam room construction details.
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