Sauna - General Information; Testing The Sauna Heater; Troubleshooting; High Limit Control - Harvia KIP-30-B1 Owner's/Operator's Manual

SAUNA – GENERAL INFORMATION
Rock placement – do not operate heater without
stones!
Use only the stones which are supplied with the
Sauna heater. Wash stones with water hose and
place inside of heater box so that rocks are between
and around heating elements. However, do not
force rocks between elements.
Use smaller stones first, and continue to fill
heater with larger stones until they are about 2"
(50 mm) below rock guard. You may not need all
of the stones.
Stones should be placed loosely within heater
so that there is good heat circulation around and
through them. Stones should completely cover the
heating elements, however!
Pouring water over exposed elements could cause
heater damage!
TESTING OF SAUNA HEATER
1. After Sauna heater has been properly wired,
according to appropriate wiring diagram and
local codes, turn Sauna breaker on in the main
breaker panel. (Note! Electrician must label
"Sauna" breaker.)
2. Turn thermostatic (heat) control to on position
(this is located either on your heater or on your
remote wall control. If you have a wall control,
the indicator light will come on to show that
the Sauna is heating). Set timer to 10 or 15
minutes.
3. Within 5 minutes, you should be able to feel
heat from heater elements when holding your
hand over heater.
4. If Sauna does not heat, refer to troubleshooting
information.
5. It is normal for smoke to appear during the first
heating, as protective element coating needs to
burn off. Turn sauna on for 1 hour before using
the first time, to eliminate smoking.

TROUBLESHOOTING

A. If sauna does not operate after initial installation
and wiring:
1. Check breaker to be sure that it is on. Also,
breaker should be correct size.
2. Check circuit breaker in contactor to be sure
that it has not been shorted out.
3. Be sure that thermostat and timer are both in
on position.
4. Be sure that timer winds down. If timer has
been shorted out, heater will not operate.
B. If sauna has been in operation, but heater
ceases to operate:
1. Check breaker to make sure it is on.
2. Check timer to see if it winds down.
3. Check high limit reset button in heater (reset is
under the heater (wall models) or on the back
of the junction box (floor models)) to see if it
has been released.
4. Call your electrician or service person for
further 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 come up to sauna temperature (160–185 ºF
(70 – 85 °C) normal sauna temperature):
1. You must allow at least 30 minutes for Sauna
heat-up time.
2. Is Sauna thermometer located 6" (150 mm)
from ceiling, and is it above or close to Sauna
heater? (This is proper location for Sauna
temperature reading.) Thermometer readings
vary with room heights and location. Eg.
180 °F (82 °C) above Sauna heater = 165 °F
(74 °C) on opposite wall = 140 °F (60 °C) on
upper bench level = 120 °F (49 °C) on lower
bench level = 100 °F (38 °C) at floor level.
3. Check for proper wire size, amp size, and
proper wiring (according to diagrams and
information) also necessary copper wiring.
4. Check for placement of stones to make sure
they are loosely spaced around elements,
to insure good air flow. Stones packed too
tightly will restrict air flow and reduce heating
capacity.
5. Check for heat loss (around or under door,
around ceiling light or fan – we do not
recommend ceiling light and a fan does not
belong in the Sauna.
6. Is room properly insulated?
7. Is ceiling higher than 7' (2100 mm)?
8. After checking all the above, remove rocks
and check heater elements for holes or burned
areas. (Only if heater has been in use for some
time.)
CAUTION! ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICE PERSON!
1. Before servicing heater, control, or contactor,
turn power off at breaker!
2. Open junction box to make sure wires are
tightly secured with no loose connections.
Heater wire and all connecting wires should be
copper.
3. Check for burned spots or short in wiring of
timer or thermostat.
Warranty on parts is void if installer/electrician fails
to follow necessary wiring information provided or
fails to follow code for proper wire size, amperage,
etc.

HIGH LIMIT CONTROL

Only persons authorised to carry out electrical
installations can reset the heat limit control! Each
heater is equipped with a high limit control which
is a safety device. If an abnormal heating condition
should occur, the heater will automatically shut off,
and it will not come on again until it cools.
To reset the high limit, locate the reset button
(bottom front on wall models, behind junction box
at back bottom of heater on floor models) and push
upward until contactor kicks in. Be sure that a GFI
has not been installed.
Receptacles OR PLUGS are not allowed in a
Sauna room. If a speaker is installed in a Sauna
room, it should not be installed higher than 3'
(900 mm) from floor, away from the Sauna heater
(consult manufacturer for ratings).
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