Tulikivi HALLA E, Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

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General
The walls and ceiling of the sauna room must have a high
standard of thermal insulation. Any heat-retaining surfaces,
such as brick and stone, must also be insulated. However, any
flues that are in use must not be insulated. You should find out
from the fire authorities which parts of the fire wall should not
be insulated. The structural fire safety distances given in these
instructions must be complied with. You must not, for exam-
ple, install around the heater any safety panelling or safety
framework that is not part of the sauna heater itself. Wooden
panelling is recommended for lining the walls and ceiling in the
sauna room. If the interior lining of the sauna room includes
materials that retain heat well (decorative stone, glass, etc.),
please remember that this will add to the time taken to heat
up the sauna, even if the sauna is otherwise well insulated.
POWER RATING OF THE SAUNA HEATER
The power rating (kW) of the sauna heater should always be
chosen on the basis of the sauna room size (in cubic metres,
m3). Uninsulated wall surfaces (brick, glass brick, glass, con-
crete, tile, etc.) will increase the amount of power required.
For each square metre of uninsulated wall surface, add 1.2 m3
to the volume of the sauna room. For example, a 10 m3 sauna
room with a glass door corresponds to a 12 m3 sauna room in
terms of its power requirement. If the sauna room has log
walls, multiply the volume by 1.5. The minimum and maximum
sauna room volume permitted by the heater’s power rating
must be complied with.
The design of the sauna room must comply with the relevant
building regulations and the guidance given in the RT building
information card.
VENTILATION
The ventilation should be such as to renew the air in the sauna
room six times every hour. If the sauna room has mechanical
ventilation, the air intake should be placed above the sauna
heater. If the ventilation is gravitational, the air intake should
be placed below or next to the sauna heater. The exhaust vent
should be placed at a level at least one metre higher than the
air intake, on the wall opposite the sauna heater.
Minimum dimensions of ventilation ducts: air intake duct 75
cm2 (diameter 50 mm); exhaust vent duct 150 cm2 (dia-
meter 70 mm). Do not position the air intake in a way that
causes the air flow to cool the temperature sensor. Do not po-
sition the air intake below the heater, either. The distance be-
tween the air intake and the sensor should be at least one me-
tre (temperature sensor positioning is shown in Figures 3–4 on
page 20).
If the exhaust vent is on the side of the washroom (only if your
site has mechanical air exhaust), the gap between the bottom
of the door and the ground must be at least 100 mm.
The exhaust vent can also be positioned at a height of 300 mm
on the wall opposite the heater. If an exhaust vent is positioned
above the benches, it should be kept closed during heating and
bathing.
Sauna ventilation must comply with the E1 regulations in the
National Building Code of Finland and the RT91-10480 guide-
lines.
SAUNA HEATER
Only one electric sauna heater may be installed in the sauna
room. The installation must comply with the safety distances
indicated in Table 1 and Figures 2–4. The sauna room should
have a minimum height of 1900 mm. The electrical work for
the sauna heater may only be performed by a qualified electri-
cian authorised to undertake such work, in accordance with the
relevant regulations.
SAUNA STONES
Only use stones intended for sauna heaters and recommended
by the manufacturer. A suitable size for the stones is a diameter
of less than 10 cm.
The use of ceramic sauna stones or lava stones is prohibited!
The manufacturer will not be accountable for any damage
caused by using ceramic stones in the heater.
WATER FOR THE SAUNA STONES
The water thrown on to the hot sauna stones must be clean do-
mestic water. If water with a high salt, lime or iron content is
used, this will corrode the sauna heater. Use of sea water or
water with a high chlorine or humus content is prohibited!
Do not use discolouring sauna products, such as sauna scents
and sauna whisks, with decorative stones or a white sauna
heater. To avoid discolouration of the decorative stones or the
heater, use water which is exceptionally clean.
CONTROL UNIT FOR OPERATING THE SAUNA HEATER
The operation of the sauna heater is controlled via a separate
control unit. Suitable control units are the Tulikivi Touch Screen
and the pre-programmed, KNX-compatible Theben Varia unit.
The sauna heater can also be controlled using other KNX-com-
patible control units. The sauna heater can also be integrated
with a KNX building automation system. If the building has
such a system, the sauna heater will not necessarily need a
separate control unit. Ask the system supplier whether your
building automation system can be used for controlling the
sauna heater.
SAFE USE OF THE SAUNA
Children must not be left in the sauna unsupervised, and chil-
dren must not be allowed to go near the sauna heater. Re-
member to take care in the sauna, as the benches and floor can
be slippery.
Anyone with reduced physical or mental capacity, a sensory
impairment or little experience or knowledge of using a sauna
heater may only use the heater under supervision or according
to the instructions of someone responsible for his or her safe-
ty.
Remember that spending a long time in the sauna raises the
body temperature. Consult your doctor if you have any health
issues that may restrict your use of the sauna.
The sauna is not intended for drying clothes. Nor is the sauna
heater suitable for heating up food or for cooking. Roasting
bags must not be used on the heater!
Do not throw water on the stones if anyone is near the heater,
as hot steam can cause burns.