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Pub. No. 570-C
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Owners Manual
Steamist Sauna - General Information
Placement of the Sauna Rocks
Do not operate the sauna heater without the stones. Use
only the stones that are supplied with the sauna heater.
Wash stones with water and place them inside of the heater
so that the rocks are between and around the heating
elements. Take care, however, not to force the rocks
between the elements. Use smaller stones first and continue
to fill the heater with larger stones until they are about 2"
below the rock guard. You may not need all of the stone.
STONES SHOULD BE PLACED LOOSELY WITHIN THE
HEATER SO THAT THERE IS AMPLE HEAT CIRCULA-
TION AROUND THEM. STONES SHOULD ALSO COVER
THE HEATING ELEMENTS COMPLETELY!
POURING WATER DIRECTLY ON EXPOSED ELEMENTS
COULD GREATLY DECREASE THE LIFE OF THE
ELEMENTS!
Testing of the Sauna Heater
1) After the sauna heater has been wired according to the
appropriate wiring diagram as well as local and national
codes, turn the sauna breaker on at the main panel.
Make sure that the circuit breaker for the sauna is
labeled.
2) Turn the thermostatic control to the "ON" position. The
thermostat control is located either on the sauna heater
or the remote wall control. If you have a wall control,
the indicator light will come on, indicating that the
sauna is heating.
Set the timer for 15 minutes.
3) Within 5 minutes, you should be able to feel heat from
the heating elements when holding your hand over the
heater.
4) If the sauna does not heat, refer to the troubleshooting
information listed below.
5) It is normal for a small amount of smoke to appear
during the first heating, as a protective element coating
needs to burn off. Turn the sauna on for 1 hour prior to
using for the first time, to eliminate smoking and ensure
the consistency of the sauna rocks.
Troubleshooting
A. If the sauna does not operate after initial installa-
tion and wiring:
1) Check to be sure that the breaker is on. ALso, make
sure that the breaker is the correct size.
2) Make sure that the neutral wire has been included. A
neutral wire is necessary for all heaters except thise
with a built in control.
3) Check the circuit breaker in the contactor to make sure
that it has not been shorted out.
4) Be sure that the thermostat and timer are in the "ON"
position.
5) Check the timer to make sure that it winds down. If the
timer has been shorted out, the heater will not operate.
B. If the heater has been in operation, but ceases to
operate:
1) Check the circuit breaker to make sure it is on.
2) Check the timer to see if it winds down.
3) Check the high limit reset button. The high limit reset is
located under the heater on the wall mount models and
on the back of the junction box on the floor models.
4) Call your electrician or local service peron for additional
help.
NOTE! A ground fault interrupter (GFI) should not be
installed in and does not belong in a Sauna. If used, the
breaker will trip, and damage could result.
C. If Sauna Heater operates, but sauna room does not
reach desired temperature (160-185F is considered
normal sauna temperature).
1) Make sure you allow at least 30 minutes heat up time.
2) Make sure that the sauna thermometer is located 6
inches down from the ceiling and is located close to the
heater. Temperature readings will vary according to
placement of the thermometer.
3) Check for the proper wire size and type as specified in
this manual.
4) Check placement of the stones in the heater. Stones
should be placed loosely around the elements, to
ensure adequate air flow.
5) Check for heat loss within the room. Gaps around door
openings, excessive use of glass in windows, etc.
6) Is the room properly insulated?
7) Is the ceiling higher than 7 feet?
8) After checking all of the above, remove the rocks and
visually inspect the heater elements for holes or burned
areas.
CAUTION! Electrician or Service Person.
1) Before servicing, turn power off at the breaker!
2) Make sure all wiring connections are secure.
3) Check for burned spots or shorts in wiring of timer or
thermostat.
NOTE: Warranty is void on Steamist heaters and
controls if the installer or electrician fails to follow the
necessary wiring information as provided in the wiring
diagram or fails to follow any and all applicable codes
pertaining to the installation of this product.
High Limit Control
Each heater is equipped with a high limit control switch as a
safety device. If an abnormal heating condition should
occur, the heater will automatically shut off. The high limit
switch will need to be reset manually before the heater will
operate. To reset the high limit, locate the reset button
(bottom front on wall models, behind the junction box at the
back bottom on the floor models) and push upward until the
contactor engages. If the reset button continues to trip,
contact a qualified service person. Be sure that a GFI has
not been install on the sauna heater and sauna control
circuits.
