Room Construction - General Information - Harvia KIP-30-B1 Owner's/Operator's Manual

ROOM LIGHT should be a vapor proof, wall-mounted
type, with rough-in box mounted flush with inside
paneling. It should mount 6'6" from floor, not
directly over Sauna heater, and not over upper
benches; light bulb should not exceed 75 watts.
HEATER FENCE is necessary for safety and should
be constructed of 1" x 2" (25 x 50 mm) or 2" x 2"
(25 x 50 mm) softwood to match Sauna interior.
See figures 2–4 for clearances from Sauna heater.
Fence should attach to wall and should not be
placed higher than top of heater below rock line.
ROOM CONSTRUCTION –
GENERAL INFORMATION
A. FRAMING
2" x 4" (50 x 100 mm) any suitable wood
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material, 16" (406 mm) o.c.
B. CEILING HEIGHT
no higher than 7'0" (2100 mm).
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C. INSULATION
R11 Fiberglas with foil back in walls and
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ceiling, foil facing into room.
D. DRYWALL
See local codes. Is not required in most
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residences. See local codes commercial. If
drywall is used, apply 1" x 2" (25 x 50 mm)
nailers so that wall and ceiling boards can be
attached to solid wood.
E. PANELING
Use kiln-dried, clear, T & G softwood such
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as California Redwood, Western Red Cedar,
Alaska Yellow Cedar, pine, spruce or other
suitable wood material (with moisture content
not exceeding 11 %).
F. BENCHES
Use matching wood of vertical grain. Fasten
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from bottom to prevent burning of bathers.
G. HEATER GUARDRAIL
Use matching softwood.
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H. DOOR
Must open out and should not have a lock.
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I. FLOORING
concrete, ceramic tile, or heavyduty Vinyl.
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J. VENTILATION
should be provided by lower vent close to
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heater, 4" (100 mm) from floor, and upper
vent on opposite wall (if possible) 6" (150 mm)
from ceiling or as low as 24" (600 mm) from
floor. Vents should be adjustable and should
allow air to change 5 times per hour. Sauna
shall be provided with intended ventilations as
required per the local code authorities.
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K. LIGHT
should be wall-mounted, vapor proof type,
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located 6" (150 mm) from ceiling.
L. ACCESSORIES
bucket, dipper and thermometer are essential.
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Thermometer should be placed over the Sauna
heater, 6" (150 mm) from ceiling, for correct
temperature reading. Other accessories such
as hygrometer, sand timer, brushes, etc. are
available.
M. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
are included at the end of this manual.
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N. WARNING SIGNS
are furnished with Sauna heater. The metal
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"CAUTION" sign should be fastened to wall,
close to heater, in a visible place. The metal
"WARNING" sign should be fastened outside,
to the Sauna room door.
WARNINGS!
Do not smoke, use alcohol, or exercise in the
sauna!
Do not exceed 30 min. in the sauna at one time, as
excessive exposure can be harmful to health. The
sauna should not be used as an endurance test!
Persons with poor health should consult persons
their physicians before using the sauna!
Avoid fire, do not place any combustible material
over the sauna heater (towels, bathing suits,
wooden bucket or dipper)!
Use only clean tap water on the stones – do not use
pool or spa water, as chlorine gas can be produced
and the heating elements can be damaged!
Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature
of the body reaches a level several degrees above
the normal body temperature of 98,6ºF (37ºC).
The symptoms of hyperthermia include an increase
in the internal temperature of the body, dizziness,
lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting.
The effects of hyperthermia include:
A) Failure to perceive heat
B) Failure to recognize the need to exit the room
C) Unawareness of impending hazard
D) Fatal damage in pregnant women
E) Physical inability to exit the room
F) Unconsciousness
Warning – the use of alcohol, drugs or medication
is capable of greatly increasing the risk of fatal
hyperthermia!