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interior ceiling above your head as you sit on the bench. Disconnect the
connection and reconnect to make sure the connection is snug and tight.
4. The individual watching the control panel can let you know if the "-L"
ever changed. If the "-L" is still displayed on the control panel, then we
need to rule out a control panel issue. Please proceed to
Step B.
Step B:
1. Make sure to first unplug th
e sauna’s power cord from the wall outlet or
power source. If the sauna is hard wired straight to the breaker in the
Electric Panel, turn the breaker to the “OFF” position.
2. Remove the exterior wood frame around the exterior control
panel. Simply unscrew the screws holding the wood frame on.
3. Once the wood frame has been removed, lift the control panel up and
out. On the backside of the control panel, you will see a connection
plug. This connection plug needs to be removed. In some cases, there is a
plastic tie that holds the connection plug in place during shipment. This tie
will have to be cut before the connection plug can be unplugged. You do
not need to replace this tie. There are several connections, but you only
have to be concerned with the black connection. You want to unplug by
pulling the male connection from the female connection. Reconnect to
make sure the
connection is snug and tight. Leave the control panel hanging from the
wall panel (do not replace with the wood frame as of yet).
4. Next, you can plug the sauna room back into the wall outlet or turn the
breaker back
“ON”. Test the control panel to see if it is responding and
working properly or if the "-L" is still displayed. If the control panel is
responding and working properly, then it was a connection issue causing
the problem and you can put back the control panel and wood frame.
Solution:
Unfortunately, our saunas cannot be connected to a GFCI due
to the amount of power the sauna uses. We have had customers who
have connected their sauna to a GFCI protected outlet for the first time or
for many months and then all of a sudden the GFCI starts causing the
sauna to trip or just not turn ON at all. We do not have an answer as to
why the GFCI was fine in the beginning when supplying power to the
sauna and then suddenly starts causing problems for the sauna power
supply. We recommended not connecting the sauna power cord to a GFCI
protected outlet.
5. Wall Outlet Melting
Solution:
A common problem with wall outlets is loose wiring on the
connection points of the terminals of the receptacle. A loose wire will also
make for a bad connection and cause an unusual amount of heat buildup.
Loose connections can also cause sparking in the junction box that can
result in arcing. You'll likely see burn marks around the terminals if this
happens. You will need to consult with an electrician to replace the wall