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Information
Sauna heaters and leakage current
DIN VDE 0100 Part 703 should be observed when
installing sauna heaters.
In its most recent version, applicable since June 1992,
this standard states the following under Amendments to
Paragraph (f):
The requirement for residual-current-operated protective
devices for protection class I equipment as an alternative
to Safety Extra Low Voltage no longer applies.
The EN 60335-1 DIN VDE 0700 Part 1 of January 2001
states the following under Paragraph 13:
At operational temperature the leakage current should
not exceed the following values:
- non-portable heaters of protection class I 0.75 mA; or
0.75 mA per kW of the appliance's rated power input,
whichever value is greater, to a maximum value of 5
mA.
However, if a residual-current-operated protective device
(a residual current circuit breaker) is built in, it should be
ensured that no other electrical load is protected by this
residual current circuit breaker.
Technology is still not in a position to be able to
manufacture a heater for sauna stoves that does not attract
moisture from the ambient air to the ends. Therefore
when it heats up there may be a very brief, elevated
residual current.
If the residual current circuit breaker is tripped when the
appliance is turned on, the electrical installation needs
to be rechecked.
However, it could also be that the magnesium oxide filling
in the heating rods has extracted moisture from the
ambient air during storage or transport, and when the
appliance heats up the residual current circuit breaker is
tripped.
In such a case, a technician should heat up the stove
with the ground wire detached, and monitor the
procedure. After the moisture is removed from the
heating rods after about 10 minutes, the stove should be
reconnected to the ground wire.
If the sauna stove is not going to be used for a long
period, we recommend that it is heated up about every 6
weeks, so that the heating rods do not attract moisture.
The electrician is responsible for connecting the heater
correctly, and the manufacturer therefore accepts no
liability.
Warranty
The warranty may be transferred under the terms of the law
applicable at that time.
Manufacture Guarantee
- The guarantee period begins from the date shown on
the purchase receipt and lasts for 12 months.
- The guarantee will only be deemed valid upon
presentation of the appliance's purchase receipt.
- Any alterations made to the appliance without the
express permission of the manufacturer shall render all
warranty claims invalid.
- Any faults arising due to repairs or actions carried out
by unqualified persons or due to improper use also
render all warranty claims invalid.
- When submitting a warranty claim, the customer must
quote the serial number, the item number, the appliance
name and a detailed description of the fault.
- This guarantee covers compensation for faulty
components except for imperfections caused by nor-
mal wear and tear.
In the case of complaints, the appliance should be sent to
our service department in its original packaging or in other
suitable packaging (PLEASE NOTE the danger of damage
during transport).
Always send this guarantee form, filled in, with the
appliance.
We cannot assume any transport costs that may arise from
sending the appliance backwards and forwards.
If a warranty claim arises outside Germany, please contact
your distributor. In such cases, there can be no direct
contact with our service centre about the guarantee.
Date of first operation:
Stamp and signature of the authorised electrician:
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Attention!
Dear customer,
according to the valid regulations, the electrical
connection of the sauna heater and the control box has
to be carried out through the specialist of an authorized
electric shop.
We would like to mention to the fact that in case of a
warrenty claim, you are kindly requested to present a
copy of the invoice of the executive electric shop.
