6"
2 1/2"
1-2"
26"
1"
52"
4"
Note:
Control panel and power unit must be installed in a dry
place; away from spa, pool or shower; not outdoors. A
receptacle shall not be installed inside the sauna room.
Load center shall be supplied by
electrical contractor during field
wiring, and shall be Cutler Hammer
model CH4F or equivalent. Load
center can be located in other
serviceable places, as well as
location shown on this diagram.
Load Center
Control Panel
Power Unit
Wire to room light #14 AWG 90°C
Sensor
Fence
Room Light
Seal tight
flex conduit to
connect use 1"
90° connector
6'-5" Min. Height
7'-0" Normal Height
8'-0" Max. Height
3. Instructions for Installation
Figure 2
Furnished with sauna heater. The metal “CAUTION” sign
should be fastened to wall, close to heater, in a visible
place. The metal “WARNING” sign should be fastened
outside, to the sauna room door.
3.1. Prior to Installation
Prior to installing the heater, study the instructions for
installation, as well as checking the following points:
●
Is the output and type of the heater suitable for the
sauna room?
The cubic volumes given in table 1 should be followed.
●
Are there a sufficient number of high quality sauna
stones?
●
Is the supply voltage suitable for the heater?
●
The location of the heater fulfils the minimum require-
ments concerning safety distances given in figures 2–6
and table 1.
It is absolutely necessary to ensure that the installation is
carried out according to these values. Neglecting them
can cause a risk of fire.
●
Only one electrical heater may be installed in the sauna
room.
●
The heater should be installed so that the warning texts
on the cover of the junction box can also be read without
difficulty after the installation.
●
SMS heaters have not been approved to be installed in
a recess in the wall or floor.
3.2. Installation of Control Unit and Sensor
Detailed instructions for the installation of both the unit and
the sensor are delivered with the control unit.
3.3. Installation of Heater
The heater may only be connected to the electrical
network in accordance with the current regulations by a
licensed electrician.
The wiring diagrams are included in the control unit’s
installation instruction.
Further instructions concerning exceptional installations
can be obtained from local electrical authorities.
1. Remove heater from carton and place in proper location in
sauna room. Observe proper clearances as per figures
2–6 and table 1. After final hookup, electrical contractor
should secure heater to floor with at least two screws or
bolts.
2. See applicable wiring diagram for heater model (figures
8–9, see control unit manual for detailed instructions how
to connect the heater and the control unit). Heater must be
permanently installed (no pigtails or plugs allowed) and
wiring must be done by a licensed electrician, who must
follow wiring diagram provided and adhere to local codes.
Use proper A.W.G. rated wire size and use copper wire
suitable for 90 °C within sauna walls. Use grounding
terminals provided in sauna heater and control unit to
properly ground the equipment as per NEC and local
codes.
3. Inside the heater box there are two signs. Please place the
metal ”CAUTION” sign on the interior wall of the sauna
room directly above the heater in a visible place. Place the
metal ”WARNING” sign outside, on the door of the sauna
Instructions for Installation and Use
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Pub. No. 573-B
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