Maintenance of the Stones
Due to large variation in temperature, the sauna stones disintegrate in use. Rearrange the stones at
least once a year or even more often if the sauna is in frequent use. At the same time, remove any
pieces of stones from the bottom of the heater and replace any disintegrated stones with new ones.
By doing this, the heating capability of the heater stays optimal and the risk of overheating is
avoided.
Heating of the Sauna
When operating the heater for the first time, both the heater and the stones emit a smell. To remove
the smell, the sauna room needs to be efficiently ventilated.
If the heater output is suitable for the sauna room, it will take about an hour for a properly insulated
sauna to reach the required bathing temperature.
The sauna stones normally reach the bathing temperature at the same time as the sauna room. A
suitable temperature for the sauna room is about 65–80 °C, 149F-176F.
Using the Heater
Before switching the heater on, always check that there isn’t anything on top of the heater or inside
the given safety distance.
Heater models BC45E, BC60E, BC80E and BC90E are controlled from a separate control unit. See
the instructions for use of the BC45E after the Sauna Installation instructions.
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