scandia 240 Installation Manual

scandia 240 Installation Manual

Ultra-sauna heater

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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
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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    11. Rough-in control box and interior back panel ....................12 12. View – Exterior View ............................14 13. Finishing the sauna room ..........................15 14. Scandia Ultra-Sauna Heater Guard Rail ...................... 16 15. Gas Burner Overview - Standing Pilot Version ..................... 17 16. Piezo Ignitor Overview ........................... 17 17.
  • Page 3: Disclaimer

    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.
  • Page 4: Gas Consumption Information

    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...
  • Page 5: Gas Sauna Heater Order Form

    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.
  • Page 6: Safety Warning

    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.
  • Page 7: Before You Start Please Read Carefully

    • 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...
  • Page 8: Heater Component List

    H E AT E R C OM P O N E N T L I S T www.scandiamfg.com...
  • Page 9: Your Heater Should Include

    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 ●...
  • Page 10: Sauna Heater Sizing

    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 ●...
  • Page 11: Rough-In Sizing Guidelines

    RO U G H - I N S IZ I N G G U I D E L I N E S www.scandiamfg.com...
  • Page 12: Rough-In Control Box And Interior Back Panel

    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 ●...
  • Page 13 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. ●...
  • Page 14: View - Exterior View

    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 inX 9in) B) Intake vent (13 in X 8 C) Please allow inch tolerance in these dimensions.
  • Page 15: Finishing The Sauna Room

    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”...
  • Page 16: Scandia Ultra-Sauna Heater Guard Rail

    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 ●...
  • Page 17: Gas Burner Overview - Standing Pilot Version

    GA S B U R N E R OV E RV I E W - S TA N D I N G P I LOT V E R S I O N P I E ZO I G N I TO R OV E RV I E W www.scandiamfg.com...
  • Page 18: Pilot Light Warning

    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.
  • Page 19: Minute Control Wiring Overview

    6 0 M I N U T E C O N T RO L W I R I N G OV E RV I E W 24 H O U R C O N T RO L W I R I N G OV E RV I E W www.scandiamfg.com...
  • Page 20: Sauna Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 21: Ultra Sauna - Warranty

    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.
  • Page 22: Gas Heater - Technical Service Ticket

    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: ________________________________...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guidelines - Gas Fired Heaters

    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.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25: Gas Heaters And Burner Maintenance Guidelines

    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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