INSTALLATION GUIDE ULTRA-SAUNA HEATER Proudly made in USA since 1964 Gas Heaters - 40,000-80,000 BTU Installation Instructions & User Manual www.scandiamfg.com...
When you receive your heater you should inspect it within 48 hours to verify all parts, materials and instructions are there. Scandia is not responsible for replacing or warranting items that are not reported within 5 days of receipt of your shipment.
1 BTU = 0.03 Watt hours 100,000 BTUs = 1 therm Please provide this information to your local gas supplier and they will be able to provide you with the gas consumption calculations for your sauna room. Sincerely, Scandia Manufacturing Technical Dept www.scandiamfg.com...
3. The sauna room must be vented to the outside, not inside the sauna. How will it be vented (circle one)? ■ Is it vented out the back wall? Horizontally, Flue cap attachment (240/280 models) ■ Is it vented out the back wall? Vertically, elbow/drafthood attachments (245/285 models) 4.
Improper installation and/or operation can create carbon monoxide gas and flue gases which can cause serious injury, property damage, or death. For indoor installations, as an additional measure of safety, Scandia Manufacturing strongly recommends installation of suitable carbon monoxide detectors in the vicinity of this appliance and in any adjacent occupied spaces.
• Never hose down the sauna • Never leave children unattended • Sauna bathing is not suitable for those with health problems • Sauna room must be vented according to manufacturers specifications or Scandia installation instructions • Heater guard must be installed www.scandiamfg.com...
YO U R H E AT E R S H O U L D I N C LU D E ● Control Panel ● Main Heater Unit ● Sauna Rocks ● Thermostat sensor wall cover – No picture ● Saun rock plate – No picture ●...
S AU N A H E AT E R S IZ I N G ● Minimum and maximum room sizes are based on a 7 foot ceiling height ● Properly sized heater will bring room temperature to desired level in approximately 30 to 60 minutes ●...
RO U G H - I N C O N T RO L B OX A N D I N T E R I O R B AC K PA N E L 40,0 0 0 BTU H e a t er (240/24 5) Installing the back panel ●...
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80,0 0 0 BTU H ea t er (280/285) Installing the back panel ● Back panel should be installed when sauna room is framed in prior to the finishing steps of the sauna room. ● Back panel is mounted directly to the face of the studs. ●...
V I E W – E X T E R I O R V I E W 40.000 BTU HEATER (240/245) THROUGH WALL ROUGH-IN: A) Exhaust vent (9 inX 9in) B) Intake vent (13 in X 8 C) Please allow inch tolerance in these dimensions.
11. Attach the thermostat probe ten inches below ceiling as far away from heater as possible. The probe must be placed horizontally in the provided thermostat probe cover. 12. Install heater guard rail. Chassis 240/245 280/285 Width Of Heater Shell 18 1/2”...
S C A N D I A U LT R A-S AU N A H E AT E R G UA R D R A I L Components for 3-sided heater Heater guard rail installation: guard: ● All components come ready to be assembled ●...
WARNING Outline of Lighting Instructions for Appliances Equiped with and Intermittent Pilot or Interrupted Pilot System 1. Turn gas valve knob to the “Pilot” position. 2. Press knob in and hold 3. With knob pressed in, using a lighting device, place flame under the hood of the pilot 4.
Take an orbital sander and lightly sand benches and walls to take off thin layer of discolored wood. Directly after use Scandia Essential Wood Oil and apply to sanded area. Wood oil comes in gallon jugs and can be purchased through Scandia’s website.
More specifically, by not by way of limitation, SCANDIA assumes no liability for damages which may occur as a result of neglect or intentional misuse of the unit, and the purchaser or user of the unit agrees to assume all liability for the consequences of its use or misuse by such purchaser or user, and his, its or their respective employees and agents or other third person.
GA S H E AT E R - T E C H N I C A L S E RV I C E T I C K E T Date: ___________ Customer Name: _________________________________ Contact Number: ______________________________ Model: _________________________________________ Serial Number: _______________________________ Standing pilot or Piezo (circle one): ___________________ LP or Nat Gas (circle one): _______________________ Physical Size of the Room: ______________________________________________________________________ Dealer Name: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ________________________________...
T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G G U I D E L I N E S – GA S F I R E D H E AT E R S Sauna heater is not turning on: 1.
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Heater is not getting up to temperature: 1. Check thermostat, make sure thermostat is in the recommended location and position in the sauna room. 2. Check venting: a. For vertical venting, a power vent may be required for run longer than 7 ft. b.
GAS HEATERS AND BURNER MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Make sure you have a gas professional inspect the heater regularly or at least once a year if the heater is in a remote location and not used frequently. The prongs on the pilot generator may need to be cleaned from time to time. At least once a month, clean the rock tray by removing the rocks and wiping down any debris, broken rocks or sand from broken rocks.
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