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Steamist Digital Sauna Control

ETL LISTED

CONFORMS TO

UL STD 875

CERTIFIED TO

CAN/CSA STD

E60335-2-53-05

Instructions for Installation and Use

Steamist Digital Sauna Control

Models: S170-1 and S170-3

06/11

Pub. No. 572-C

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These instructions for installation and use are intended for 
owners of saunas, heaters and control units, person in charge of 
managing saunas, heaters and control units, and for electricians 
responsible for installing heaters and control units. Once the 
control is installed, these instructions for installation and use 
must be handed over to the owner of the sauna, heater and 
control unit, or to the person in charge of maintaining them. 
Congratulations on making an excellent choice in choosing a 
Steamist Sauna Product!

Steamist Digital Sauna Control

Control unit's purpose of use: The control unit is meant for 
controlling the functions of an electric sauna heater. It is not to be 
used for any other purpose.

1. Steamist Digital Sauna Control

1.1

 General

1.2

 Technical Data

1.3 

Troubleshooting

2. Instructions For Use

2.1

 Using the Heater

2.2 

Using Accessories

2.2.1

 Lighting

2.2.2

 Ventilations

3. Instructions For Installation

3.1

 Installing the Control Panel

3.2

 Installing the Power Unit

3.2.1

 Electrical Connections

3.2.2 

Resetting the Overheat Protector

4. Spare parts

Steamist Limited Warranty

1.1 General

The Steamist Digital Sauna Control unit can be used to 

control sauna heaters within an output range of 2.3 - 15 
kW. The control unit consists of a control panel, a power 
unit and a sensor. See Figure 1.

The control unit regulates the temperature in the sauna 

room based on information given by the sensor. The 
temperature sensor and the overheat protector are located 
in the sensor box. The temperature is sensed by an NTC 
thermistor and is a resettable overheat protector.

The control unit can be used to preset the start of the 

heater (pre-setting time). See Figure 3.

1.2 Technical Data

Contrtol Panel:

 Temperature adjustment range 104 - 194°F.

 Pre-setting time adjustment range 0 - 12 h.

 Lighting control, max. power 100W, 120V / 1PH

 Fan control, max. power 100W, 120V / 1PH

 Dimensions: 3.7" x 1.1" x 4.4" 

Power Unit:

 Supply voltage

S170-1: 240V / 1PH
S170-3: 208V / 3PH

 Max. load

S170-1: 15kW / 240V / 1PH
S170-3: 14.4 kW / 208V / 3PH

 Dimensions: 11" x 3.1" x 7.9"

Sensor

 Temperature sensor NTC thermistor 22 k

Ω

 / T= 77°F

 Resettable overheat protector

 Dimensions: 2" x 2.9" x 1.1" 

 Weight 175g with leads, cable 13 ft.

Contents

1. Steamist Digital Sauna Control

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Summary of Contents for S170-1

Page 1: ... Instructions For Installation 3 1 Installing the Control Panel 3 2 Installing the Power Unit 3 2 1 Electrical Connections 3 2 2 Resetting the Overheat Protector 4 Spare parts Steamist Limited Warranty 1 1 General The Steamist Digital Sauna Control unit can be used to control sauna heaters within an output range of 2 3 15 kW The control unit consists of a control panel a power unit and a sensor Se...

Page 2: ...st be done by professional maintenance personnel No user serviceable parts inside 2 1 Using the Heater WARNING Before switching the heater on always check that there isn t anything on top of the heater or inside the given safety distance Start the heater by pressing the I O button on the control panel When the heater starts the top row of the display will show the set temperature and the bottom ro...

Page 3: ... next time Set the delay time heater off Press the button to set the ON time to maximum 1 00 hr Press the button again to enter the delay time mode The temperature indicator light switches off Delay time symbol blinks on the screen Select the desired delay time using and butttons The adjustment is made in 10 minute increments Press and hold the button to make the time change faster The adjustment ...

Page 4: ... an ambient temperature of above 32 F 0 C where is can be accessed conveniently See Figure 4 3 2 Installing the Power Unit Install the power unit to a wall outside the sauna room in a dry place with an ambient temperature of above 32 F 0 C See Figure 5 for instructions on how to open the power unit cover and how to fix the unit to the wall NOTE Do not embed the control unit into the wall since thi...

Page 5: ... type Fuse for electronic card Ceramic Slow Type Fuse for relay outputs 40 mA T2 5 Ah A1 A2 L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2 U1 U2 A1 A2 N N A1 A2 L1 L2 L1 L2 GND A1 A2 L1 L2 GND GND GND GND GND Factory wiring Installation wiring Main switch Wall mounted heater max 9 kW GND Low voltage wiring only data and sensor cable Temperature Sensor Data Cable S170 1 240V 1PH power unit Instructions for Installation The pow...

Page 6: ...erature Sensor is needed to operate S170 3 See section 3 3 for correct temperature sensor placement Two relay outputs 120V 1PH For driving a fan max 100W and lighting max 100W Fuses on the electronics card if a fuse has blown see section 3 2 2 40mA fuse for electronic unit Two 2 5 Ah fuses for relay outputs U1 U2 A1 A2 Technical Specifications Max heater power rating 14 4kW Max length of data cabl...

Page 7: ...in the power unit and service is required If the fuse in the line U1 or U2 has blown there is a problem with the lighting or fan Check the wiring and functioning of light and fan If the fuse in the line A1 or A2 has blown there is a problem with the heater s overheat protector circuit In the heater check the safety contactor overheat protector and their wiring 3 3 Installing the Temperature Sensor...

Page 8: ...e period of one year from the original purchase date This limited warranty covers faults in manufacture and material only and includes the exchange of new parts supplied by the manufacturer or the manufacturer s agent after the defective parts are returned to Steamist The replacement of parts under warranty does not extend the warranty period beyond the original one year period In addition Steamis...

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