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EOS Herkules XL S120 EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor Heater for Sauna Cabins Installation and Operating Instructions Made in Germany Druck-Nr.: 2902 3553 Stand: 30/20...
Cross-reference to a page Read instructions Result of a step Table title Title of figure Revision history Date Version Description 30 July 2020 01.00 First version Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
(EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor only) ............37 Establishing an electrical connection ............38 General instructions for electrical installation........42 Heating time limitation................43 EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor: connecting the water supply ..43 Positioning the heater.................46 5 Commissioning .......................49 Filling stones....................49 Starting the heater..................50 Commissioning by remote control............50...
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6 Maintenance......................53 Cleaning......................53 Sauna stones....................54 Herkules XL S120 Vapor: descaling the vaporiser ......55 Herkules XL S120 Vapor: cleaning the vaporiser ......57 Replacing the tubular heating elements..........60 Troubleshooting................... 63 7 General terms and conditions of service ..........64 8 Disposal ........................
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE Notice Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in damage to the unit. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
76°C. Appropriate protection may need to be installed if required. Risk of burns from During operation, the sauna heater may become hot and, if hot unit touched, could cause burns. Maintain a safe distance. Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
Never leave herbal sachets in the holder if the system has a con- trol unit with a post-heating time option; they could dry quickly and catch fire. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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There is a risk of scalding from hot steam at the steam emission hot steam outlet when using the vaporiser (Herkules XL S120 Vapor only). The steam escapes from the long side of the holder. Add essences and herbs to the holder only from the front.
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Children must not play with the unit. Cleaning and maintenance must not be performed by chil- dren. Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the unit. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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40 W may be installed with this sauna heater. The cabin must not have a locking device that cannot be un- locked as needed. We recommend magnetic or spring locks. Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
For an overview of the standards that were observed during design and construction of the sauna heater, please refer to the individual product's technical data sheet that can be downloaded from www.eos-sauna.com. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
EOS EmoStyle EOS Emotec EOS EmoTouch EOS ECON The output controllers required depend on the output capacity of the sauna heater. See EOS Herkules XL S120 – sauna heater data, 15 Nameplate Elektro-Saunaofen Type Herkules XL S120 Art.-Nr.
Herkules XL S 120 Vapor comes with a pre-mounted mains water connec- tion (FWA01) on the rear side. Herkules XL S 120 does not have this pre- mounted mains water connection. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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EOSafe L with 50 mm reflector 94.7150 A door supervision device can be used to determine if an unauthorised person has entered the sauna. Door supervision device (optional) Item no. EOSafe D 94.7149 Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
2 x 60 kg EMOTEC L09 R EmoStyle 5 kg Emotec 24 kW 35–45 m³ 50 x 8 cm LSG 18 EmoTouch ECO 30 kW 45–65 m³ 50 x 10 cm LSG 36 EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
Identification EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor – electrical connection data Fuse protection Connections Electrical Heater connec- Control Mains – Mains – Control Control output LSG – heater tion unit control unit unit – heater unit – LSG 18 kW 400 V 3 x 16 A 3 x 16 A 5 x 2.5 mm²...
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The first time the cabin is heated, you may notice a slight odour result- ing from the evaporation of consumables used in the manufacturing processes. Air out your cabin once it has been heated and before using the sauna. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
The height of the heater's protective grill must equal approximately the height of the front of the sauna heater. Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
~ 85 ~ 51 A Cabin ceiling D Sauna heater B Temperature sensor E Air inlet C Cabin wall F Heater guard rail Minimum distances in the cabin in cm EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
If the heating process takes a long time, the underlying reason is that the sauna heater receives insufficient air. A minimum of 5 times the cabin volume of air per hour must be exchanged. Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
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Location: Below the sauna heater A duct directs fresh air to the opening or openings. A fan must be mounted at the beginning of the duct outside of the cabin. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
(supply line to mains and cabin lighting) on the external side of the cabin must be protected from damage. To do this, use installation pipes or attach wood skirting strips. Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
D Cabin rear wall B Temperature sensor E Rock store (adjacent to the cabin side wall) C Cabin side wall F Rock store Minimum dimensions for mounting sensor in cm EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
The rear side must still be accessible so that the electrical lines can be connected. It may be necessary to connect a water supply line as well (Herkules XL S120 Vapor only). Once the lines are connected, the sauna heater can be placed in its final location.
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Move the pallet with the heater as close to the pre-defined installation site as possible. Remove the heater from the packaging and leave the heater on the pal- let. The heater is already assembled with the exception of the holder (A). EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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Remove the remaining protective film. The heater is positioned and fully mounted once the electrical lines (and the water supply line for Herkules XL S120 Vapor) have been connected. These steps are described in the chapter Connections, 27. Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
Connections This chapter describes how the sauna heater is connected to the relay boxes and how the water supply is connected (EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor only). It then describes how the heater is positioned and the water level (EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor only) is set.
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D Output controller B Temperature sensor with safety temperature limiter E Mains connection C Heater EOS Herkules XL S120 18 kW connection diagram S1 S1 N L1 L2 L3 N W V U N L N L N N U V W...
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F Output controller C Humidity sensor (optional) G Mains connection D Vaporiser EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor 18 kW connection diagram B C D S1 S1 N L1 L2 L3 N W V U N L N L N...
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D Output controller LSG 18 H B Temperature sensor with safety temperature limiter E Mains connection C Heater EOS Herkules XL S120 24 kW connection diagram S1 S1 N L1 L2 L3 N W V U N L N L N...
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F Output controller LSG 18 H C Humidity sensor (optional) G Mains connection D Vaporiser EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor 24 kW connection diagram U V W N Wb N Wm L 4 3 2 1 S1 V N...
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D Output controller LSG 36 B Temperature sensor with safety temperature limiter E Mains connection C Heater EOS Herkules XL S120 30 kW connection diagram S1 S1 N L1 L2 L3 N W V U N L N L N...
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B Temperature sensor with safety temperature limiter F Output controller LSG 36 H C Humidity sensor (optional) G Mains connection D Vaporiser EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor 30 kW connection diagram U V W N WbWm L 4 3 2 1 U1 V1 W1 N...
(LSG). For a heater output of 30 kW or above, both connection cables are connected to the output controller. EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor with a heater output of 24 kW or above has an additional connection cable that connects the vaporiser to the relay box.
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16 kW 24 kW 5 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 A To control unit B To output controller LSG 18 H Circuit diagram for 24 kW heater output EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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5 x 4 15 kW 30 kW 5 x 4 5 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 A To output controller LSG 36 H Circuit diagram for 30 kW heater output Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
3 kW vaporiser output max. 1,5 kW 3 kW max. 1,5 kW A Signal C Thermostat B Heating element D Sauna control unit Circuit diagram for 3 kW vaporiser EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
The electrical lines should be connected prior to placing the heater in its final location because the connection for the heating coil is located at the rear of the heater. EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor requires that the vaporiser must also be connected electrically. The electrical connection for the vaporiser is also located at the rear of the heater.
Connecting the connection cable for the heating coil, 40 Closing the terminal box for the heating coil, 40 EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor: opening the terminal box for the vaporiser, 41 EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor: connecting the connection cable for the vaporiser, ...
30 kW heater output, 36 Closing the terminal box for the heating coil Replace the terminal box cover. Screw in the 4 retaining screws and tighten them. Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
Connections EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor: opening the terminal box for the vaporiser Unscrew the 2 retaining screws from the terminal box cover. Remove the terminal box cover. EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor: connecting the connection cable for...
Connect the connection cables as shown in the connection diagram. Circuit diagram for 3 kW vaporiser, 37 Circuit diagram for 4 kW vaporiser, 38 EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor: closing the terminal box for the vaporiser Replace the terminal box cover.
Ensure that installation complies with the water installation standards and legal norms valid in your country. Comply with DIN EN 1717:2011-08 for installations in CENELEC member states. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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Ensure that the operating pressure for the connected water supply is between 2 and 6 bar. Necessary steps: Connecting the water supply, 45 Tools + hardware: Spanner Water tap adapter, if needed Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
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Use pipe insulation tape to ensure it is sealed. The connection at the box for the water level control has a 3/ 4” thread. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
Necessary steps: Positioning the heater, 46 EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor: checking the water installation for leaks, EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor: setting the water level, 48 Attaching the warning plate, 48 Tools: ...
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Connections Screw the 8 screws into the side panels. Each side panel has 4 holes for one screw in each corner. Both sides are mounted identically. Insert the holder. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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Connections EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor: checking the water installation for leaks Open the shut-off valve for the water supply. Inspect all sections of the water installation. The connections must be free of water leaks. EOS Herkules XL S120 Vapor: setting the water level Set the water level by raising or lowering the float gauge.
There is a risk of death due to fire. Start the heater only if it has been filled with stones. Filling stones Material: Sauna stones Filling stones Thoroughly rinse the stones with running water. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
If you switch on the heater using the remote control, ensure that no objects are placed on the heater. A suitable safety device (e.g. EOSafe D/L) can be used to prevent this. Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
10 cL of water per m³ cabin volume should be vaporized. After each water splash, wait approx. 10 minutes before starting the next one. This time is needed for the sauna stones to reheat. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
The water in the vaporiser can build foam and boil over if additives are added to it. Never add essences, essential oils or herbs to the water in the vaporiser; add them to the holder instead. Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
CAUTION! Openings can easily become blocked with lint and dust as fresh air is drawn in. This limits the air convection ability of the sauna heater and could lead to impermissible temperatures. Remove lint and dust from openings and heat reflectors. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
Stack the stones loosely in the rock store leaving sufficient space be- tween them. There must be enough space between the stones so that convection air can circulate sufficiently between them. Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
Remove the holder and base mount. Add descaler for household appliances to the water in the vaporiser. Measure the quantity of descaler needed for 8.5 litres as specified in the manufacturer's specifications. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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Place a small piece of hose on the drainage nozzle, if needed. c) Open the ball valve and allow the mixture of approx. 8.5 litres to drain into the container completely. d) Close the ball valve. Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
This can occur if the vaporiser is not used properly, for example, if additives have been added to the water in the vaporiser. Necessary steps: Cleaning the vaporiser, 58 EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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Loosen the 2 screws in the middle panel on the rear side. b) Remove the middle panel. c) Loosen the 4 screws in the base mount bracket. d) Remove the base mount bracket. Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
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Screw in the 2 screws on the rear side. Attach the small cover panel on the front of the heater. Place the base mount and holder in position. Open the shut-off valve to the potable water connection. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
See Removing the heating coil, 61 Identify the defective tubular heating element by taking measurements. Pull out the flat plugs belonging to the tubular heating element to be re- placed. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
Close the heater housing. See Closing the terminal box for the heating coil, 40 Switch on the fuses for the heater to establish a connection between them and the mains supply. Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
Water with foam is boiling over from There are additives, e.g. essence or Clean the vaporiser. See Cleaning the vaporiser, 58 the vaporiser. essential oils, in the container for the water. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
In the case of a warranty claim, the manufacturer shall provide spare parts necessary for servicing free of charge. IV. Service visit by the manufacturer Services rendered on site by an employee of the manufacturer must be agreed in advance. Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
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Complaints in respect of our products shall be reported to the responsible distributor and shall be handled exclusively by said distributor. EOS Herkules XL S120 - Installation and Operating Instructions...
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General terms and conditions of service The manufacturer's General Terms and Conditions of Business, in the ver- sion available at www.eos-sauna.com/agb, shall apply in addition to the foregoing terms and conditions of service. Installation and Operating Instructions - EOS Herkules XL S120...
Do not dispose of the unit with household waste. Packaging The packaging of the EOS Herkules can be completely separated for dis- posal and recycled. The following materials are used in the packaging: Used paper/cardboard ...
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