warranty on parts is void if installer/electrician
fails to follow necessary wiring information
provided or fails to follow code for proper wire
size, amperage, etc.
OVERHEATING LIMITER
Club heaters are equipped with 2 overheating limiters
which are safety devices. If an abnormal heating
condition should occur, the heater will automatically
shut off, and it will not come on again until it cools.
To reset overheating limiter, locate the reset
button (back bottom of heater on floor models) and
push inward until contactor kicks in. If reset button
continues to trip, contact a qualified service person.
Be sure that a GFI has not been installed.
Receptacles or PLUGS are not allowed in a Sauna
room. If a speaker is installed in a Sauna room, it
should not be installed higher than 3' from floor,
away from the Sauna heater (consult manufacturer
for ratings).
ROOM LIGHT
should be a vapor proof, wall
mounted type, with rough-in box mounted flush with
inside paneling. It should mount 6'6" from floor, not
directly over Sauna heater, and not over upper
benches; light bulb should not exceed 75 watts.
HEATER FENCE
is necessary for safety and should
be constructed of 1" x 2" or 2" x 2" softwood to
match Sauna interior. See figures 2-4 for clearances
from Sauna heater. Fence should attach to wall and
should not be placed higher than top of heater below
rock line.
ROOM CONSTRUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Framing
2" x 4" dry Douglas Fir, 16" o.c.
B. Ceiling height
no higher than 7'0".
C. Insulation
R11 Fiberglas with foil back in walls and
ceiling, foil facing into room.
D. Drywall
See local codes. Is not required in most residences.
See local codes for commercial. If drywall is
used, apply 1" x 2" nailers so that wall and
ceiling boards can be attached to solid wood.
E. Paneling
Use kiln-dried, clear, T & G softwood such as
California Redwood, Western Red Cedar,
Alaska Yellow Cedar, with moisture content not
exceeding 11 % .
F. Benches
Use matching wood of vertical grain with
2" x 2" tops - ½" spacing - and 2" x 4" facing,
fastening from bottom to prevent burning of bathers.
G. Heater guardrail
Use matching softwood of 1" x 2" or 2" x 2".
H. Door
Must open out and should not have a lock.
Size - 2'0" x 6'8" with fir rails and double
sealed, tempered glass.
I.
Flooring
concrete, ceramic tile, or heavyduty Vinyl
with walking area of removeable SuperDek.
J. Ventilation
should be provided by lower vent close to heater,
4" from floor, and upper vent on opposite wall
(if possible) 6" from ceiling or as low as 24" from
floor. Vents should be adjustable and should
allow air to change 5 times per hour. Sauna shall
be provieded with intended ventilation as
required per the local code authorities.
K. Light
should be wall-mounted, vapor proof type,
located 6" from ceiling.
L. Accessories
bucket, dipper and thermometer are essential.
Thermometer should be placed over the Sauna
heater, 6" from ceiling, for correct temperature
reading. Other accessories such as hygrometer,
sand timer, brushes,etc. are available.
M. Maintenance instructions
- are included at
the end of this manual.
N. Warning signs
are 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.
WARNINGS!
•
Do not smoke, use alcohol, or exercise in
the Sauna!
•
Do not exceed 30 min. in the Sauna at one time,
as excessive exposure can be harmful to health.
The Sauna should not be used as an
endurance test!
•
Persons with poor health should consult their
physicians before using the Sauna!
•
Do not place any combustible material over
the Sauna Heater (towels, bathing suits,
wooden bucket or dipper)!
•
Use only clean tap water on the stones
-
do not use pool or spa water, as chlorine gas
can be produced and the heating elements
can be damaged!
•
Hyperthermia occurs when the internal
temperature of the body reaches a level
several degrees above the normal body
temperature of 98,6
°
F.
The symptoms of hyperthermia include
an increase in the internal temperature of the
body, dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness, and
fainting.
The effects of hyperthermia include:
A) Failure to perceive heat
B) Failure to recognize the need to
exit the room.
C) Unawareness of impending hazard
D) Fatal damage in pregnant women
E) Physical inability to exit the room
F) Unconsciousness
WARNING
- the use of alcohol, drugs,
or medication is capable of greatly
increasin the risk of fatal hyperthermia.
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