InstallatIon and
operatIng InstructIons
Klapi
heater
12/2017
Page 1: ...Installation and Operating Instructions Klapi heater 12 2017 ...
Page 2: ...9 Stacking the stones 10 Fuel 10 Connecting the heater to a brickwork flue via the rear chimney duct opening 11 Connecting the heater to a brickwork flue via the upper chimney duct opening 11 Changing the operating direction of the door 12 6 Use of Klapi heater 12 Warming up the heater 12 Adjusting the chimney draft 13 Checking the sweeping doors 13 Water thrown on heater 13 Chimney flue 14 Mainte...
Page 3: ...he heater is a fire hazard Extended periods in a hot sauna will raise the temperature of the body which may be dangerous Maritime and humid climates may corrode the metal surfaces of the heater To ensure safe use of the sauna please read these safety instructions first This device is not intended for use by children or persons whose physical sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience and kn...
Page 4: ...tructions Klapi 2 Klapi heater Klapi heater steel Klapi heater black 1 2 3 4 5 5 1 1 5 Klapi heater components 1 Firebox door the operating direction can be changed 2 Ash pan 3 Upper chimney duct 4 Rear chimney duct 5 Sweeping doors 3 ...
Page 5: ...eater dimensions weight and required quantity of stones 3 Technical specifications Table 3 1 Type Height mm Diameter mm Firebox cover thickness mm Flue Ø mm Weight without stones kg Stone amount kg Klapi 16 750 460 8 115 52 70 Table 3 2 Rated power efficiency emissions average temperature of flue gases 750 mm 460 mm Ø 115 mm 113 5 mm Mondex Klapi The sauna heater has been tested in accordance with...
Page 6: ...against thermal radiation 300 mm 300 mm 300 mm 400 mm 60 mm 60 mm A B C Sauna room ventilation Gravity ventilation The fresh supply air is conducted to just above the floor level near the heater and the exhaust air exits as far as possible from the heater near the ceiling The heater circulates the air efficiently so the exhaust air opening is mainly tasked with removing moisture from the sauna aft...
Page 7: ... space required for operation and main tenance D The user of the heater needs at least 1 m2 of space in front of the heater Heater in a recessed wall If the heater is installed in a recessed wall leave a 100 mm gap between the heater and the walls The space required for operation and maintenance D The user of the heater needs at least 1 m2 of space in front of the heater Walls and benches made of ...
Page 8: ... be protected and the board s The light protective material should extend at least 600 mm above the heater A single layer of light protective material equals to brickwork of at least 55 mm thick A double layer of light protective material equals to brickwork of at least 110 mm thick The brickwork must be open on the sides and the distance to the surface being protected must be a minimum of 30 mm H...
Page 9: ...etailed instructions on fire safety provisions please contact the fire authorities Preheating Pre heat the heater outdoors or in a well ventilated area The surface of the heater is painted Some of the paint will burn out during the first heating which results in the heater body emitting smoke When no more smoke is emitted the heater is ready for use If the heater is preheated outdoors chimney pipe...
Page 10: ...me Continue stacking gradually in this manner until all stones have been placed Dents caused by the user are not covered by Mondex s warranty or other product liability When stacking the stones be careful not to dent the heater s metal surfaces to avoid damaging them For more information on the warranty and replacing stones see page 14 Fuel Since the moisture of firewood significantly affects the ...
Page 11: ...struct the flue Shorten the pipe if necessary Seal the chimney pipe to the hole in the firewall with fireproof mineral wool for example Ensure that the chimney pipe connection is tight and if necessary add more fire resistant mineral wool Connecting the heater to a brickwork flue via the upper chimney duct opening The chimney pipes used in the upper connection can be straight or in an angle of 45 ...
Page 12: ... the ash box door once ignition has started The kindling should be lit from the top only Close the door Once the fire burns close the ash pan The replacement air needed for combustion enters the top of the firebox through separate secondary air channels This ensures clean combustion and reduced wood consumption If you leave the ash pan open smoke may enter the sauna The door knob and the ash pan h...
Page 13: ...h will considerably reduce the service life of the heater If you leave the ash pan open smoke may enter the sauna If necessary add more wood in the firebox when the embers start to fade Use logs with a diameter of about 10 15 cm To maintain suitable heat for bathing adding a couple of logs at a time is sufficient Prolonged intense heating may cause a fire hazard As a rule of thumb a temperature ov...
Page 14: ...be used again The soot and ash accumulated in the smoke ducts of the heater must be removed periodically through the sweeping opening in the heater s centre flue duct Due to the extensive thermal fluctuations the heater stones erode and crumble during heater use Stack the stones again at least once a year and more frequently in heavy use Also replace any eroded stones When replacing the sauna ston...
Page 15: ...et or of low quality The flue ducts of the heater are blocked Check the placement of the stones Remove the stone debris accumulated in the stone compartment and stones that are too small diameter less than 10 cm from the top of the firebox Replace any eroded stones with larger intact heater stones Heater generates odour A hot heater may intensify the odours mixed in the air however these do not or...
Page 16: ...the sides To the ceiling 250 mm 250 mm 1250 mm Combustion emissions Approved Surface temperature Approved Release of hazardous substances NPD Cleanability Approved Flue gas temperature 379 C Mechanical strength Approved Rated power and efficiency stated carbon monoxide emissions with 13 oxygen concentration O2 Approved 0 51 overall efficiency Approved 71 flue duct draught 12 Pa rated power 13 kW f...
