Technical Support
Therma-Steem
User Manual |
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Table of Contents:
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You should be familiar with the information in this
manual before you operate your equipment. This manual is structured
so that it can be used for your reference.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this
manual are based on the information available at the time of production. Therma-Kleen,
Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time. |
| Specifications |
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| SPECIFICATIONS |
| Boiler Capacity |
1.5 Gallons |
| Temperature |
330°F/170°C |
| Steam Pressure |
100 psi/6.8
bar |
| Electrical
Req. |
120vac
15amps 50/60hz
240vac 7amps 50/60hz |
| Standard
Dimensions |
| Cabinet |
16.25"w
x
11.25"d
x
9"h |
| Overall |
20"w
x
16"d
x
13"h
41"h
with
handle |
| Weight |
50
lb. |
| 10 & Deluxe
Dimensions |
| Cabinet |
16.25"w
x
11.25"d
x
9"h |
| Overall |
22.5"w
x
18.5"d
x
16"h
43.5" with
handle |
| Weight |
58
lb. |
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| Operating Instructions |
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| Start
Up |
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- Make sure the Therma-Steem
unit power cord is unplugged.
- Verify the Main Power
and Wand switches on the front of the unit are in the "OFF" position.
- Verify both switches
on the wand are in the "OFF" position.
- Remove the water
fill cap located on the top of the unit.
- Using the funnel,
carefully fill the unit with clean water.
- Replace the cap and
hand tighten snuggly. Do NOT over tighten.
- Plug the unit into
a grounded 20amp 120vac (15amp 240vac for 240 volt models)
electrical outlet.
- Turn the main power
switch "ON". The amber and red lights will go on. Make sure
the red limit pointer on the temperature gauge is at 330°F.
If the red pointer is less than the actual temperature indicated
by the black pointer, the heater will not activate or come
on.
- Wait until the red
heater light goes out (Approximately 20 minutes on a cold unit).
The temperature gauge should read around 330°F.
- Turn the "Wand" switch
on the front of the unit to the "ON"
position.
- The unit is now ready
for use.
- Use the switches
on the wand handle to produce steam at the wand tip. See Wand section.
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| Wand |
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| Wand
Controls |
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the wand is usable, the "Wand" switch on the Therma-Steem unit
must be in the "ON" position. The two switches located on the wand
handle give you the ability to have three levels of steam pressure
at the wand tip.
LOW
Depressing the RIGHT
switch only will produce low steam pressure.
MEDIUM
Depressing the LEFT
switch only will produce medium steam pressure.
HIGH
Depressing both switches
will produce high steam pressure.
MOMENTARY
Depressing the back
of the RIGHT switch will momentarily produce a burst of low steam
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| Wand
Accessories |
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WARNING: Before
attaching or removing any accessory to the wand handle, make sure
the "Wand" switch on the Therma-Steem unit is in the "OFF" position.
This will prevent accidentally having hot steam at the wand tip
while changing accessories. Never push the accessory retaining
button on the wand handle while steam is exiting the tip.
The wand must be used only with the accessories that are made to
slide on the end of the handle and snap into the retaining button.
These accessories come with your Therma-Steem and can be re-ordered
from Therma-Kleen, Inc. Brushes are made to snap onto the end of
either the one or three hole nozzle attachment. If brushes must be
attached or removed while the wand nozzle is hot, you must use a
pair of heavy duty gloves to prevent being burned. With a nozzle
in one hand and one of the brush attachments in the other hand, push
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| Cleaning Pressures |
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The
following explains how to use the different pressure settings for
doing various cleaning jobs.
LOW
Best for light cleaning jobs such as waxed or wooden floors.
MEDIUM
Best for most cleaning jobs.
HIGH
Best for heavily soiled areas. It can be used to pre-steam
heavily soiled areas, to pre-heat towels and to blow out
dirt from hard to reach areas, to name just a few.
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| Cleaning Ideas |
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Always
work from the top down. This will keep your clean surface free
of loose grease and dirt.
Clean the small tight spaces first with the smaller brushes. Then
work your way into the larger areas with the larger brushes. Remember
to wipe clean with a cloth as needed to remove loose grease and grime
while it is still warm. This will also remove the grease and grime
below the surface.
- Pre-Steam
- Always pre-steam the surface if it is heavily soiled. With
the nozzle, or triangle brush, use the high setting to steam
the surface for a few seconds. Hold the attachment close, but
not directly on the surface.
- Let The Steam Do The Work
- Work at a pace that will allow the steam to loosen the grease
or grime, but remember not all surfaces are designed to handle
steam temperatures.
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| Operating Temperatures |
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The
Therma-Steem unit attains and maintains its operating temperatures
using an electric heating element in the boiler to heat the water.
A RED "Heater" indicator lamp on
the front panel shows when the heating element is ON. While
the units "Main Power"
switch is on and the proper amount of water is present in the boiler,
the heating element will cycle ON and OFF, as shown
by the RED indicator lamp, to maintain
temperature.
- Norman Operation
- The temperature
of the steam in the vessel is generally between 300° to 330° F,
with 330° F being the maximum temperature the
unit can achieve. This is controlled by the high limit adjustable
red line on the temperature gauge. At this temperature, your
unit will also achieve it's highest pressure of 100psi.
It is very easy to stay in the 300° range if you
open and close the gun while cleaning. The closed position
will allow the unit to re-heat to the set temperature before
the wand is opened again. If you clean with the wand in the
open position for a sustained period of time, you will begin
to see the temperature and consequent pressure drop to a
lower level. This is normal under these conditions.
- Lower Temperature
Cleaning
- There may be times
when you want the temperature to be lower then 300° to 330° F.
Use the red line on the temperature gauge to adjust the temperature
to a lower level. If the unit is at a higher temperature
when you make the lower temperature adjustment, you will
have to open the wand up for a few minutes to drop the unit
to the desired temperature before you begin cleaning. The
water temperature in the vessel will never climb above the
temperature setting once that temperature is reached. Please
note, if you use a lower temperature setting, your unit will
also produce less pressure.
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| Pressure Cap |
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The
fill cap on your unit also serves as a pressure relief safety cap.
This cap is designed to release excess pressure should your unit
climb above the normal working pressure. DO NOT OPEN THE CAP
WHILE IT IS UNDER PRESSURE. When you wish to remove the cap, RELEASE
ALL PRESSURE FROM THE BOILER FIRST BY OPENING THE WAND, depress
any pressure switch at the wand control. WAIT UNTIL ALL TRAPPED
PRESSURE EXITS THE SYSTEM and then SLOWLY open the cap.
- Cap Tightness
- When you replace
the cap, make sure it is tightened snuggly but be careful NOT
TO OVER-TIGHTEN which can cause early seal failure.
- Cap Maintenance
- Inspect the seal
or gasket under your cap regularly for wear and tear. To
maintain a good seal between the cap and vessel, replace
gasket as needed.
- Replacement
Caps
- This cap was specifically
designed for your unit. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE ANY OTHER CAP
IN PLACE OF THE ORIGINAL FACTORY CAP SUPPLIED WITH YOUR UNIT.
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| Boiler |
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The boiler and heater are
both made of Stainless Steel and should provide years of trouble
free service. To prevent problems never use anything except fresh
clean water in the boiler.
- Distilled Water
- If you are located in an area with very
hard water, we recommend that you use De-mineralized or distilled
water. This would eliminate the possibility of creating hard-water
stains while you are cleaning and prevent excessive build-up
of mineral deposits around the heating element in the boiler.
If you are using tap water, please flush the boiler every
50 to 100 hours of use.
- Flushing The Boiler
- Located under the unit is a brass drain
plug that unscrews to drain the boiler. Please use caution
that this is done only after the unit has cooled down.
Refer to the temperature gauge on the front panel to determine
when the unit is cool enough to allow draining the boiler.
Note that it may take several hours for the boiler to cool
down depending on how much water is in the boiler.
Use five parts hot water to one part vinegar to fill the
boiler and let soak for at least one hour. Drain and flush
again with clean water.
- Chemicals
- Very Important: Never use
any chemicals in the boiler unless instructed to by this
manual. Use of any chemicals in the boiler will void the
warranty and could damage the vapor unit.
- Dry Tank
- Very Important: Never allow
the main power switch to be "ON" when there is no
water in the boiler. This could Damage your heating
element.
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| Low Water Alarm |
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extended use, the water level in the boiler will drop to a level
that is not sufficient to generate steam, an audible high pitch
alarm will sound and the heater light will go out. The alarm notifies
you of the low water condition and also deactivates the heater
in the boiler preventing damage to the heater. You can silence
the alarm but continue to use the remaining steam pressure for
cleaning by turning off only the "Main Power" switch but leaving
the "Wand" switch on. If you would like to continue to use the
unit to do cleaning see the section on "Refilling Boiler". |
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| Refilling
Boiler |
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| It
is a good idea to fill the boiler with fresh water before each
use when the unit is cool and no pressure is present. However,
the boiler may run low on water during extended periods of use
and need refilling while the unit is HOT. |
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| Hot
Boiler Refill |
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- See Low Water Alarm section to silence the alarm if it is sounding.
- Release all remaining
steam pressure from boiler by continuing to clean until no
pressure remains.
- Turn the Main Power
and Wand Switches off.
- Unplug the unit.
- Place a towel over
the top of the refill cap and Slowly loosen it to
release the remaining steam in the boiler.
- Finish removing
the cap after all pressure is released.
- Refill the boiler
with clean water using a funnel to avoid spilling water around
the filler neck. Hot water can be used to reduce the recovery
time before cleaning can be continued.
Warning: If the boiler is filled to quickly, water
may splash up and out of the fill tube.
- Replace the cap
and tighten snuggly.
- Plug the unit into
a grounded outlet.
- Turn the Main Power
switch "ON".
- Wait for the Red
Heater light to go out.This indicates that the unit
is up to temperature and ready for use.
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| Maintenance |
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- Boiler
- The only maintenance required on the Therma-Steem is to flush
out any mineral deposits in the boiler after 50 to 100 hours
of use. You can also check for deposits and mineral build up
by bleeding the system. If water residue from the wand is discolored
in a clean white towel then you should flush the boiler (see Boiler section).
- Accessories
- As dirt and grime build up on the accessories they will need
to be cleaned. This can be done using one of the following
ways:
- Place dirty accessories in a dishwasher.
- Use the Therma-Steem to clean the accessories with
just the one hole nozzle or with a small brush. When
doing this, one of the nozzle attachments can be used
to hold the accessory to be cleaned. This will assure
that the steam is away from your hands or body.
- Soak the accessories in hot water with a table spoon
of dish soap.
- Stainless Steel Body
- The housing and handle on your unit are made from stainless
steel. We recommend that you preserve the finish by regularly
cleaning and polishing the exterior of your unit with a good
stainless steel cleaner.
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| Electrical
Requirements |
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Your
Therma-Steem unit draws approximately 14amps at 120vac or 7amps
at 240vac. Always make sure that your Main Power Switch is
in the "OFF" position before plugging the unit in. The unit
must be used on a dedicated 20amp 120vac or 15amp 240vac circuit.
- Extension Cords
- Please use a 3-prong
12 gauge heavy duty extension that is a maximum of 50ft.
in length.
- Fuse
- Your unit has a
fuse accessible from the front panel. To replace a fuse you
must use two fingers to first push in on the fuse holder
(the outer most piece) and then while pushing in turn the
holder counter clock wise about one quarter of a turn. Then
release pressure on the holder and it should come straight
out. The following fuses can be found at a local hardware
store:
- 20amp ABC
120vac
- 15amp ABC
240vac
Install a new fuse
in the holder and reverse the above procedure to install the
fuse in the unit.
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| Accessories |
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| Each
of your accessories and attachments are recommended for the following
specific cleaning tasks: |
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| One
Hole Nozzle |
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- Faucets and Fixtures
- Leather and Vinyl
furniture
- Dishwasher edges
- Refrigerator and
Freezer door molding
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| 3" Round
or Triangle Brush with Three Hole Nozzle |
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- Counter Tops
- Bath Tubs
- Refrigerators
- Dishwashers
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| 5" Triangle
Brush |
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| Large
Floor Brush |
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Fasten
towel to accessory
- Wooden floors (low
steam setting)
- Waxed floors (low
steam setting)
- Carpets (low steam
setting 200°F on nylon carpets)
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| Large
Floor Brush |
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| No
towel
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| Squeegee |
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- Windows (low-med
steam setting)
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| Small
Brass Brush |
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| Small
Nylon Brush |
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| Small
Stainless Steel Brush |
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- Ovens
- Stainless Steel
Pans
- Burned on Carbon
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| Safety
Tips |
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While
your Therma-Steem steam cleaner is designed to be an entirely safe
cleaning tool, incorporating several safety features, the following
safety tips are recommended by Therma-Kleen, Inc. while using your
Therma-Kleen unit:
- Keep hands away
from the body of the unit during operation due to surfaces
becoming hot.
- Eye and hand protection
is recommended while using the wand for cleaning.
- Turn off unit when
not in use.
- Do Not grab
the steam hose during operation with out hand protection.
- Do Not grab
the wand nozzle during operation with out hand protection.
- Do Not press
wand accessory retaining button on wand handle while "Wand" switch
on Therma-Kleen unit is in the "ON" position.
- Do Not point
or direct the wand at any person.
- Do Not move
the unit by pulling on the wand or steam hose.
- Do Not allow
machine to get wet.
- Do Not allow
cord or plug to lay in water.
- Do Not run
chemicals through system.
- Do Not operate
without water in boiler.
- Do Not drain
boiler while unit is still hot.
- Do Not use
this unit to clean items that maybe harmed by steam temperatures.
- Do Not leave
unit UN-supervised when in use.
- Do Not remove
filler cap with Steam Pressure in Boiler.
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| Trouble
Shooting |
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Here
are some trouble shooting tips when you are having problems with
your unit.
- Will Not Power
Up
- Check the fuse
on the front panel of the Therma-Steem unit. Verify there
is power to the outlet the unit is plugged into.
- Blows Unit Fuse
or Circuit Breaker on Outlet
- For 120vac units,
make sure the circuit the unit is plugged into is a 20amp
circuit. Make sure no other equipment is in use on that same
circuit. If you are using the unit with an extension cord.
Do not use and extension cord longer then 50 feet. Make sure
the extension cord is at least a 14 gauge cord. If the problem
persists, then a new heating element maybe needed.
- Cannot Get Steam
at the Wand TIP
- Make sure the "Wand"
switch on the Therma-Steem unit is "ON".
- Cannot Stop
Steam at Wand Tip
- It is normal for
steam to continue to exhaust from the wand tip for a short
period of time after turning off the steam control. This
will occur when using the wand for an extended period of
time. If steam does not stop after 30 seconds to a minute
then try turning "OFF" the "Wand" control switch on the Therma-Steem
unit. If this fixes the problem, then something is wrong
with the wand controls at the wand. If after trying the above
tips you are still having a problem, then you may have debris
in the solenoids that control the steam output. Please call
Therma-Kleen, Inc for assistance.
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all other problems, please contact Therma-Kleen, Inc directly for
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