Steam bath generator manufacturers, sources, Installation & repair manuals for residential steam shower or steam box systems.

We provide manufacturers, contact information, installation & operation manuals, and research citations and excerpts on steam bathing for health and relaxation.

This article series describes in more detail the installation of a residential steam generator in the shower of an existing home. We report what went well, how successfully the steam generator operated after installation.

Page top photo: a steam sauna or steambath in Iceland - Wikipedia 2017/09/10

Residential Steam Generator Installation, Troubleshooting, Repair Manuals, Guides, Contacts, Research

Below is our alphabetical index to steam generator installation manuals, troubleshooting guides and operating guides. We include steambath, spa, steam generator manuals for Canada, the U.S., U.K., and other countries.

Additional details found on this page include steambath error codes and troubleshooting steps.

Photo: the control circuit board that forms the brains of the Mr. Steam MS90EC1 steambath generator.

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Index to Steambath Generator Guides

• Amerec AX STEAMBATH GENERATOR INSTRUCTIONS [PDF] (2016) Amerec, P.O. Box 2258, Woodinville WA 98072 USA TEl: 425-951-1120 Email: amerec @ amerec .com
• Amerec AK & 3K STEAM GENERATOR IO MANUAL [PDF] (2010) (AK,3K and K200i Compatible 9011-XXX Models) Note: To be used with the K200i,K60,KT60,K30 or R30K Control.
• Aqua DOMESTIC STEAM GENERATOR INSTALLATION MANUAL [PDF] Aqua-Steam Generators, Inc., (Canada?)
• Continental OCEANIC STEAM GENERATOR USERS MANUAL [PDF] Email: customerservice@continentalasia.co Tel: +2711 822 7170
• ElectroSteam LB80 STEAM GENERATOR IO MANUAL [PDF] (2018) LB "Little Boiler" series, ElecctroSteam, Web: www.electrosteam.com Electro-Steam, 50 Indel Avenue P.O. Box 438 Rancocas, NJ 08073-0438 Phone: 866-617-0764 Local: 609-288-9071 Fax: 609-288-9078 Email: sales@electrosteam.com
  
• ElectroSteam ELECTRO STEAM LB-100 -> LB-240 STEAM BOILER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS [PDF] Electro Steam, Web: electrosteam.com
  
  Electro-Steam Steam-bath or steam roof generatores include the company's SV- LG- LB- series steam generators all of which opeate in the 0-100 psi range andcover power ranges from 3.3 to 240 KW.
• Elite STEAMBATH GENERATOR MANUAL [PDF] (2018) Models ES-12, ES-15 Email: Support@EliteSteam.com Tel: 800-555-6890 Web: elitesteam.com Physical address: unknown
• Elite Steambath CONTROL EC-150 INSTALLATION MANUAL [PDF] 12 & 15KW models listed at saunafin.com a vendor of saunas and steambath generators.
• Generic STEAM GENERATOR OPERATION & INSTRUCTION MANUAL [PDF] 3kW-12K2 Steam Generator & Control Panel, from Home Depot (NO BRAND NAME) retrieved 2021/12/23 original source: https://images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/49/49b137d1-b124-4653-96b2-948ce97294b3.pdf

• Hajoca STEAM GENERATOR INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS [PDF] (2018) Models: PerfectSteam 8 ,PerfectSteam 10, PerfectSteam 12, PerfectSteam Plus 8, PerfectSteam Plus 10, PerfectSteam Plus 12 - Hajoca, Website: www.hajoca.com Tel: 1-800-585-7832 (Luxart series)
• HomewardBath STEAM ENGINE IO MANUAL [PDF] (2018) (6kW, 9kW & 12kW Steam Generator & Control Panel) retrieved 2021/12/23
• HomewardBath STEAM ROOM M6020 INSTALLATION MANUAL [PDF] (2019) Op. Cit.
• Insignia PRO DIY STEAMBATH GENERATOR MANUAL [PDF] Insignia UK Deans Road, Canon Industrial Park, Old Wo verton, Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK12 5NA UK Technical Helpline +0044 (0)1908 226 545, includes MK117 control panel instructions.
• Insignia STEAM GENERATORS INSTALLATION & SERVICE MANUAL [PDF] 6KW & 9 KW Models, Op. Cit.
• Kohler, STEAM GENERATOR INSTALLATOIN GUIDE [PDF] (2011) Models K-1652, K-1657, K-1658, K-1659, K-1695, K-1708, K-1733, K-1734 USA/Canada: 1-800-4KOHLER México: 001-800-456-4537 Web: kohler.com
• Leisure Steam PERSONAL STEAM GENERATOR INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL [PDF] Leisure Steam Co, 27957 Diaz Road • Temecula, CA 92590 • Phone: (951) 676-8738 Web: www.leisure-steam.com
• Matosauna HELO STEAM GENERATOR IO MANUAL [PDF] (1999) Website: matosauna.com Model HNS-M2 & Control Midi2 Web: http://matosauna.com/
• Mr. STEAM GENERATOR MANUALS & TROUBLESHOOTING - collection of guides & contact info
• Oceanic STEAM GENERATOR ASSEMBLY & OPERATION MANUAL [PDF] Domestic & Light Commercial models, Oceanic Ltd, Pountney Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4HX UK, Tel: 01902 450 550 E-Mail: sales@thebathingplace.com Web: www.oceanic-saunas.co.uk
• Relax-A-Mist STEAM GENERATOR IO MANUAL [PDF] Leisure Baths Ltd. , Relax-A-Mist, Canada, Email: technicalsupport@relax-a-mist.com Web: www.relax-a-mist.com Tel: 1-800-987-8326 Authorized service depots throughout Canada
• Roma STEAMBATH GENERATOR [PDF] MODELS: RS-30, RS-40 RS-400C, RS-500C, RS-700C Roma Steam Bath 16802 Barker Springs Drive Houston, TX 77084 USA Tel: (281) 578-9945 1-800-657-0656 Web: https://www.romasteambath.com/
• SAWO STEAM GENERATOR MANUALS & GUIDES - collection of guides & contact info
• Steam Room Construction in the TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation, Tile Council of America, Inc., Tel. (864) 646-8453 Website: www.tileusa.com.
• Steam Suite SSB STEAM GENERATOR INSTRUCTIONS [PDF] Models: LS-65 LS-90 LS-130 LS-235, Steamist, 1958 Steam Way, Round Rock, TX 78665 – (800) 776-0711
• STEAMIST STEAM GENERATOR MANUALS & GUIDES - collection of guides & contact info
• STEAMSPA STEAM GENERATOR MANUALS & GUIDES - collection of guides & contact info
• Thermasol DAY SPA STEAM GENERATOR MANUAL [PDF] Thermasol, 1958 Steam Way, Round Rock, TX 78665 USA Tel: (800) 776-0711 Web: http://cdn.thermasol.com/ - retrieved 2021/12/23 original source: http://cdn.thermasol.com/pdf/manuals/manual_ds-3-400.pdf
• Thermasol PRO SERIES STEAMBATH MANUAL [PDF] (2003) Thermasol, Headquarters & Technical Support 2255 Union Place, Simi Valley, CA 93065 – (800) 776-0711
• Thermasol PRO SERIES STEAM GENERATOR INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL [PDF] (2015) Models: PRO-84, PRO-140, PRO-240, PRO-395, PRO-500, PRO-650, PRO-850
  
  Thermasol provides additional manuals at https://thermasol.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/203618357-Product-Manuals
• Vevor 7KW STEAM GENERATOR, 220, Vevor ST-135 Control Panel, sold at Walmart and Home Depot
• Vidalux STEAM GENERATOR IO MANUAL [PDF] 3KW - 18KW models, Vidalux, UK, Web: /vidalux.co.uk Technical Support: 01524 489939 Email: sales@vidalux.co.uk- retrieved 2021/12/23 original source: https://vidalux.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Steam-Generator-Range.pdf
• Waterworks STEAMBATH GENERATOR INSTALLATION & REPAIR MANUAL [PDF] (2017) Models WWSU08, WWSU13 AND WWSU15 also WWSU18 WWSU21 WWSU22
• STEAM GENERATOR RESEARCH, HEALTH, GENERAL INFORMATION - health guide for all steam baths

Mr. Steam Steam Generators Contact & Manuals

• Mr. Steam Contact: Sussman Automatic Corporation, 43-20 34th Street, Long Island City NY 11101 USA Tel: 1 800 76 STEAM, or 9410 S. La Cienega Blvd., Inglewood CA 90301 USA, Tel: 1 800 72 STEAM, Tel: 1-800-707-2862 [USA]
  
  Website: https://www.steamsaunabath.com/ Email: Sales: Sales@SteamSaunaBath.com Service: Service@SteamSaunaBath.com
  
  
• Mr. Steam MS90# MS-E Series 5.0KW Steam Bath Generator Product Information, Web Page: http://www.steamsaunabath.com/catalog/mrsteam-ms90e-series-50kw-steam-bath-generator-mrsteam-p-3786.html
• DISPLAYING an H2O CODE EVALUATING the AutoFlush [PDF] courtesy of Mr. Steam
• Mr. STEAM AIR TEMPO CONTROL MANUAL [PDF]
• Mr. STEAM ALL ERROR CODES Virtual Tech [PDF] Guide
• Mr. STEAM BATH GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES [PDF] (2016)
• Mr. STEAM GENERATOR CU-SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL [PDF] (2010) Commercial series steam generator manual
• Mr. Steam iButler AUTO FLUSH SYSTEM INSTALLATION MANUAL [PDF] (2015)
  Excerpt:
  
  The optional AutoFlush® System feature automatically drains the Mr.Steam® system following each use. A time delay allows the water to cool down (about two hours) before it drains resulting in a safe and gentle operation.
• Mr. Steam iButler STEAM GENERATOR CONTROL MANUAL [PDF] (2017)
• Mr. Steam iButler GENERATOR MS90EC1 INSTALLATION MANUAL [PDF] (2017) Residential Models: MS90E – MS400E and MSSUPER1E – 6E
• Mr Steam iButler LINX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS [PDF] (2018) Smartphone control of steam generator
  Excerpt:
  
  SteamLinx Module and Mobile App allows for seamless control of time and temperature using your smart phone or mobile device. SteamLinx works with all MrSteam controls (for MS generators SN 1174000 and up).
  
  Included in all Dream & Butler Packages. Works will all MrSteam Controls App available for download from Google Play and the App Store.
• Mr. STEAM SAH-3000 MANUAL [PDF]
• Mr. STEAM GENERATOR MS90EC1 INSTALLATION MANUAL [PDF] (2015) Residential Models: MS90E – MS400E and MSSUPER1E – 6E
• Mr. STEAM GENERATOR MS90E & Super 1E-6E MANUAL [PDF] (2009) Models 90E-400E & Models Super 1E-6E
• Mr. STEAM MS90E – MS400E and MSSUPER1E – 3E MANUAL [PDF]
• Mr. STEAM MODELS 90E-400E Models Super 1E-6E INSTALLATION MANUAL [PDF]
• Mr. STEAM GENERATOR MS90EC1 INSTALLATION MANUAL [PDF] - 240VAC 5 KW electric steam generator shown above
• Mr. STEAM iTEMPO STEAM CONTROL MANUAL [PDF] - MSiTEMPOSQ-PC square wall steam control shown below. Steamhead not shown. Sussman-Automatic Corp.
• Mr. STEAM INSTALLATION GUIDELINES [PDF] steambath system
• MrSteam VIRTUAL TECH - including ALL ERROR CODES [PDF] Guide
• Mr. STEAM VIRTUAL TECH TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / MANUAL [PDF]
• Mr. Steam Virtual Tech: OVERRIDE CONTROL on CIRCUIT BOARD [PDF] troubleshooting guide
• Mr. Steam Virtual Tech: LED INDICATOR LIGHTS OFF [PDF] repair guide
• Mr. Steam Virtual Tech: WATER COMES OUT of STEAM HEAD [PDF] repair guide

Below: the wiring diagram for the Mr. Steam MS90 MS-E steam bath generator. [Click to enlarge any image]

 

Sawo Steam Generators

Sawo is a steam generator manufacturer located in Finland.

• Contact: Sawo, Web: www.sayo.com Email: info@sawo.com
  
  SAWO INC. Global Sales Mactan Export Processing Zone 2 Mactan, Cebu 6015 Philippines Tel: +63 32 341 2233
  
  SAWO Nordic Oy Sales and Warehouse for Europe Hampuntie 18 36220 Kangasala Finland Tel: +358 207 353 818
  
  F.E.M. Limited Sales and Warehouse for Asia 2302, 23rd Floor, Cable TV Tower 9 Hoi Shing Road, Tsuen Wan Hong Kong Tel. +852 2417 1188
• Sawo STP STEAM GENERATOR MANUAL [PDF] Models: STP-30-1/2 STP-35-1/2 STP-40-1/2 STP-45-1/2 STP-50-1/2 STP-45-3 STP-60-3 STP-60-C1/3 STP-75-3 STP-75-3-C1/3 STP-90-3 STP-90-C1/3 STP-120-3 STP-150-3
  NOTICE: this manual over states "Not for use in the USA, Canada and Mexico."

Steamist Steam Generators Contact & Manuals

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• Steamist® Steambath Equipment & Controls (shown below), 25 E. Union Avenue, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 USA, Tel: 201-933-0700 / 800-57-SMIST Website: http://steamist.com/ Email: sales@steamist.com
  
  See Steamist full collection of support documents at https://steamist.com/documents/ from which some representative examples are given below. This isn't the complete set. Or contact the company - above.
  
  Steamist steam generators include the company's SM-Plus steam generator and their Total Sense stam generator, both operated by their "450 or 550" steam spa controls. The steam generator model list (Decemer 2021) includes TSG-7 and TSG-10 TSG-12 and TSG-15 SMP-5, SMP-7 & SMP-10 SMP-12 and SMP-15 TSG & SMP 20kW, 24kW and 30kW steam generators. The company offers a selection of steam controls.
  
  The company provides seprate guides for individual controls, steam generator plumbing connections, steam generator electrical connections and for related accessories such as aroma generators.

• Steamist STEAM GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Models 274-J_TSG-7-TSG-10 [PDF] (2017)
• Steamist STEAM GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Models TSG & SMP 20kW, 24kW and 30kW [PDF] (2019)
• Steamist STEAM GENEATOR PLUMBING INSTALLATION Models TSG-7 & GST-10 [PDF] (2016)
• Steamist STEAM GENEATOR PLUMBING INSTALLATION Models SMP-5, SMP-7, SMP-10, SMP-12 & SMP-15 [PDF] (2017)
• Steamist STEAM GENERATOR PLUMBING INSTALLATION Model SM-11 [PDF] (2007)
• Steamist STEAM GENEATOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Models TSG-7 & GST-10 [PDF] (2018)

Below excerpted from the Steamist SM-46 / SM-49 steam generator manual, the company provides a guide to the meaning of the four LED bulbs found on the unit's control-board.

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• Steamist STEAM GENERATOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Models SM-46 & SM-49 [PDF] (2009)
• Steamist STEAM GENEATOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Models SMP-5, SMP-7, SMP-10 [PDF] (2018)
• Steamist STEAM GENERATOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Model SM-11 [PDF] (2007)
• Steamist STEAM GENEATOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Models SMP-12 & SMP-15 [PDF] (2018)

Steam Spa Generators Contact & Manuals

• SteamSpa Steam Generators, Contact: Steam Spa, 5701 NW 35th Ave., Miami FL 33142 USA, Tel: 516-986-5325 800-856-0172 Email: info@steamspa.com Web: steamspa.com
  
• SteamSpa STEAM BATH GENERATOR USER GUIDE [PDF] (Version 3.9) for models 4.5KW 6KW 7.5KW 9KW 10.5KW 12KW
  
• SteamSpa STEAM GENERATOR MANUAL [PDF] Assembly Instructions for models 4.5KW 6KW 7.5KW 9KW 10.5KW 12KW 15KW
• SteamSpa Model 750 SPECIFICATIONS [PDF] for the 7.5kW QuickStart Steam Bath Generator
  

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Steambath Health Research

• Burger, Harriet. "Bioaerosols: prevalence and health effects in the indoor environment." Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 86, no. 5 (1990): 687-701. [Editor's note: this Google scholar citation probably has the the incorrect name. The researcher is probably Dr. Harriet Burge - Ed.]
  Summary excerpt:
  
  Assessing the role of bioaerosols in residence-related symptoms involves
  
  (1) determining that symptoms are related to the residence by medical examination and careful questioning,
  
  (2) connecting reported symptoms with known or hypothesized effects of bioaerosols,
  
  (3) examining the residence for bioaerosol risk factors such as overcrowding/poor ventilation, inappropriate outdoor air intrusion, and dampness/standing water, (4) and finally, if no obvious risk factors are present, air sampling.
  
  Air sampling should always be a last resort and should use a reliable volumetric method. Particulate samplers, such as the Burkard personal spore trap, are inexpensive alternatives to viable particle samplers and will provide data on most organisms implicated in hypersensitivity diseases.
  
  Interpretation of residential bioaerosol sample data requires both qualitative and quantitative comparison with adjacent outdoor air and examination of aerosol changes related to domestic activities.
  
  Recommendations that should lead to a decrease in indoor bioaerosols include the use of air conditioning to allow limitation of outdoor aerosols, prevention of dampness or moisture intrusion, and discouraging the use of humidifying devices other than steam.
• Crinnion, Walter J. "Sauna as a valuable clinical tool for cardiovascular, autoimmune, toxicant-induced and other chronic health problems." Alternative Medicine Review 16, no. 3 (2011): 215-226.
  Abstract Excerpt:
  
  Sauna therapy has been used for hundreds of years in the Scandinavian region as a standard health activity. Studies document the effectiveness of sauna therapy for persons with hypertension, congestive heart failure, and for post-myocardial infarction care.
  
  Some individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic fatigue, chronic pain, or addictions also find benefit. Existing evidence supports the use of saunas as a component of depuration (purification or cleansing) protocols for environmentally-induced illness.
  
  While far-infrared saunas have been used in many cardiovascular studies, all studies applying sauna for depuration have utilized saunas with radiant heating units. Overall, regular sauna therapy (either radiant heat or far-infrared units) appears to be safe and offers multiple health benefits to regular users.
  
  One potential area of concern is sauna use in early pregnancy because of evidence suggesting that hyperthermia might be teratogenic. (Altern Med Rev 2011;16(3):215-225)
  
  Key words: sauna, thermal chamber, thermal stress, hyperthermia, infrared, far-infrared, congestive heart failure, CHF, myocardial infarction, MI, chronic heart failure, hypertension, weight loss, anorexia nervosa, depression, autoimmunity, fatigue, multiple chemical sensitivities, MCS, pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls, PCBs, solvents, sweating, pregnancy, congenital defects, deputation, cleansing, detox, detoxification, purification ...
  
• Duda, Marty. "The medical risks and benefits of sauna, steam bath, and whirlpool use." The Physician and sportsmedicine 15, no. 5 (1987): 170-182.
  Abstract:
  
  Saunas, steam baths, and whirlpools—popular fixtures at health clubs—are safe means of relaxation, if used prudently. But ignoring the recommendations for moderate, commonsense enjoyment of these baths may expose users to health risks.
• Horne, J. A., and A. J. Reid. "Night-time sleep EEG changes following body heating in a warm bath." Electroencephalography and clinical neurophysiology 60, no. 2 (1985): 154-157.
  Abstract:
  
  Six healthy female volunteers (22–24 years), physically untrained (unfit), sat in baths of warm or cool water for 90 min, between 14.30 h and 17.30 h, on separate occasions. In the former condition (HOT), rectal temperature (Tr) rose by an average of 1.8°C, and in the latter (COOL), a thermoneutral condition, there was a nil Tr change.
  
  All-night sleep EEGs were monitored after both occasions and on baseline nights. Following COOL, there was no significant change in any sleep parameter. After HOT there were significant increases in: sleepiness at bed-time, slow wave sleep, and stage 4 sleep. REM sleep was reduced, particularly in the first REM sleep period.
  
  Résumé
  Six femmes volontaires, en bonne santé (22 à 24 ans), non entraînées physiquement, furent assises dans un bain d'eau chaude ou froide pour 90 min, entre 14 h 30 et 17 h 30, en 2 sessions distinctes. Dans la première situation (CHAUDE), la température rectale (Tr) s'élevait en moyenne de 1,8°C, alors que dans la seconde (FROIDE), une situation thermiquement neutre, il n'y avait pas de modification de la Tr.
  
  Les EEG de sommeil de la nuit complète furent suivis après les deux types de sessions ainsi que pendant des nuits témoins. Après une session FROIDE, il n'y avait pas de modification des paramètres du sommeil.
  
  Une augmentation significative était observée après une session CHAUDE: de l'endormissement à l'heure du coucher, du sommeil à ondes lentes et du stade 4 du sommeil. Le sommeil paradoxal était réduit, particulièrement dans sa première période d'apparition.
• Mooventhan, A., and L. Nivethitha. "Scientific evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on various systems of the body." North American journal of medical sciences 6, no. 5 (2014): 199.
  Excerpt from introduction:
  
  Hydrotherapy is the external or internal use of water in any of its forms (water, ice, steam) for health promotion or treatment of various diseases with various temperatures, pressure, duration, and site.
  
  It is one of the naturopathic treatment modality used widely in ancient cultures including India, Egypt, China, etc.
• Press, Edward. "The health hazards of saunas and spas and how to minimize them." American journal of public health 81, no. 8 (1991): 1034-1037.
  Abstract:
  
  BACKGROUND: The rapidly increasing number of spas, hot tubs, and saunas intensifies the potentials for deaths from hyperthermia and drowning. METHODS: I analyzed 54 such deaths reported to me by 55 medical examiners and coroners in the United States and 104 deaths reported to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
  
  RESULTS: Only seven of the 158 deaths analyzed occurred in saunas. All of the remaining deaths occurred in spas, jacuzzis, or hot tubs, which were far more numerous. The chief risk factors identified were alcohol ingestion, heart disease, seizure disorders, and cocaine ingestion (alone or in combination with alcohol ingestion). These factors accounted for 71 or 44.7% of the 159 fatalities.
  
  Of these risk factors, alcohol represented 38%; heart disease, 31%; seizure disorders, 17%; and cocaine ingestion, alone or in combination with alcohol, 14%. Sixty-one of the 151 spa-associated deaths occurred in children under 12 years of age. Accidental drownings from uncovered or improperly covered spas and, to a lesser extent, entrapment by suction, were the chief causes of childhood drownings.
  
  CONCLUSIONS: Children and older persons who have heart disease or seizure disorders or who use alcohol or cocaine are especially vulnerable. Recommended preventive measures include shortening the time of exposure, lowering the temperature, establishing safety standards for covers and for baffles for suction outlets, and using warning notices.
• Thompson, Lisa M., Michael Clark, Brie Cadman, Eduardo Canúz, and Kirk R. Smith. "Exposures to high levels of carbon monoxide from wood-fired temazcal (steam bath) use in highland Guatemala." International journal of occupational and environmental health 17, no. 2 (2011): 103-112.
  Abstract:
  
  The temazcal is a wood-fired steam bath used in the rural highlands of Guatemala for bathing and healing. We measured carbon monoxide (CO) among 288 participants in 72 temazcales.
  
  Participants were drawn from communities who participated in the RESPIRE (Randomized Exposure Study of Pollution Indoors and Respiratory Effects) chimney stove intervention trial. Temazcal CO exposures were extremely high, averaging 431 parts per million (time-weighted average).
  
  Compared to kitchen wood-smoke exposures, the temazcal contributes significantly to weekly exposures, despite the fact that the population spends less time in the temazcal than in the kitchen. This report
  
  1) describes temazcal use patterns;
  
  2) reports participants' signs and symptoms during temazcal use;
  
  3) models the distribution of temazcal CO concentrations;
  
  4) assesses reliability of exhaled breath CO as a biomarker of CO exposure; and
  
  5) provides a proportional analysis of CO concentrations from temazcal use, as compared to kitchen concentrations.
• Zumsteg, Isabelle S., and Caroline S. Weckerle. "Bakera, a herbal steam bath for postnatal care in Minahasa (Indonesia): Documentation of the plants used and assessment of the method." Journal of ethnopharmacology 111, no. 3 (2007): 641-650.
  Abstract:
  
  Bakera, a steam bath prepared with various plants, is a traditional method used in Minahasa (North Sulawesi, Indonesia) for recuperation after childbirth.
  
  Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 midwives and 166 mothers in different villages of Minahasa, in order to document the preparation and plants used for the bakera. Overall, the use of 60 different plant species for the bakera was recorded.
  
  Among the 10 most frequently cited bakera plants, eight are essential oil plants, which are usually cultivated in the kitchen gardens and often used as spices. The therapeutic effects of thermotherapy and aromatherapy contribute to the effectiveness of the bakera.
  
  Thermotherapy soothes symptoms such as muscular strain, heaviness in the limbs, edema, loss of appetite, and constipation, whereas the essential oils of the plants used have an immuno-stimulant, antiseptic, and antiphlogistic effect.
  
  If applied under the guidance of an experienced person, during the late childbed, the bakera can be regarded as an effective and safe method for recuperation after child birth.

Both private and public steam rooms or residential steam showers or "steam baths" have been in popular and widespread use since Roman times.

Provided that the steam generator installation is performed properly and provided that basic safety procedures spending time in warm steamy room can be both relaxing and healthy.

Thermotherapy soothes symptoms such as muscular strain, heaviness in the limbs, edema, loss of appetite, and constipation, whereas the essential oils of the plants used have an immuno-stimulant, antiseptic, and antiphlogistic effect.

If applied under the guidance of an experienced person, during the late childbed, the bakera can be regarded as an effective and safe method for recuperation after child birth. - (Zumsteg 2007).

Watch out: check with your doctor about any health limitations that would affect your individual case before spending time in any steam box or steam shower or steam room. (Press 1991)

Saunas, steam baths, and whirlpools—popular fixtures at health clubs—are safe means of relaxation, if used prudently. But ignoring the recommendations for moderate, commonsense enjoyment of these baths may expose users to health risks.

Watch out: for safe installation of this or any other heating equipment, follow the manufacturer's instructions for both installation and use of the steambath, and make sure that your equipment and its installation comply with local plumbing and building safety codes.

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