Throwing Water On Heated Stones; Instructions For Bathing; Troubleshooting - Harvia HCBU1712241 Owner's/Operator's Manual

1.3.3. Setting the Temperature
The purpose of the thermostat (figure 3) is to keep
the temperature in the sauna room on a desired
level. By experimenting, you can find the setting
that suits you best.
Begin experimenting at the maximum position. If,
during bathing, the temperature rises too high, turn
the switch counter-clockwise a little. Note that even
a small difference within the maximum section will
change the temperature of the sauna considerably.

1.4. Throwing Water on Heated Stones

The air in the sauna room becomes dry when warmed
up. Therefore, it is necessary to throw water on the
heated stones to reach a suitable level of humidity in
the sauna. The effect of heat and steam on people
varies – by experimenting, you can find the levels of
temperature and humidity that suit you best.
You can adjust the nature of the heat from soft to
sharp by throwing water either to the front of the
heater or straight on top of the stones.
The maximum volume of the ladle is 0,05 gal
(0.2 litres). If an excessive amount of water is
poured on the stones, only part of it will evaporate and
the rest may splash as boiling hot water on the bathers.
Never throw water on the stones when there are
people near the heater, because hot steam may burn
their skin.
The water to be thrown on the heated stones
should meet the requirements of clean household
water (table 1). Only special aromas designed for
sauna water may be used. Follow the instructions
given on the package.

1.5. Instructions for Bathing

Begin by washing yourself.
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Stay in the sauna for as long as you feel
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comfortable.
Forget all your troubles and relax.
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According to established sauna conventions,
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you must not disturb other bathers by
speaking in a loud voice.
Do not force other bathers from the sauna by
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throwing excessive amounts of water on the
stones.
Cool your skin down as necessary. If you
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are in good health, you can have a swim if a
swimming place or pool is available.
Wash yourself after bathing.
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Rest for a while and let your pulse go back to
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normal. Have a drink of fresh water or a soft
drink to bring your fluid balance back to normal.
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1.6. Troubleshooting

All service operations must be done by
professional licensed maintenance personnel.
The heater does not heat.
Check that the breakers to the heater are in
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good condition.
Check that the connection cable is connected.
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Check that the control panel shows a higher
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figure than the temperature of the sauna.
Check that the overheat protectors have not
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gone off. See figure 8.
Check that the breaker is switched on. Also,
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breaker should be correct size.
The sauna room heats slowly. The water thrown
on the sauna stones cools down the stones
quickly.
Check that the breakers to the heater are in
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good condition.
Check that all heating elements glow when the
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heater is on.
Turn the temperature to a higher setting.
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Check that the heater output is sufficient
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( 2.3.).
Check that the sauna room ventilation has been
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arranged correctly ( 2.4.).
The sauna room heats quickly, but the
temperature of the stones remain insufficient.
Water thrown on the stones runs through.
Check that the heater output is not too high
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( 2.3.).
Check that the sauna room ventilation has been
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arranged correctly ( 2.4.).
Panel or other material near the heater darkens
quickly.
Check that the requirements for safety
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distances are fulfilled ( 3.2.).
Check the sauna stones ( 1.1.). Too tightly
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piled stones, the settling of stones with
time or wrong stone type can hinder the air
flow through the heater, which may result in
overheating of surrounding materials.
Check that no heating elements can be seen
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behind the stones. If heating elements can be
seen, rearrange the stones so that the heating
elements are covered completely ( 1.1.).
Also see section 2.1.2.
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The heater emits smell.
See section 1.2.
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The hot heater may emphasize odours mixed
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in the air that are not, however, caused by the
sauna or the heater. Examples: paint, glue, oil,
seasoning.
The heater makes noise.
Occasional bangs are most likely caused by
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stones cracking due to heat.
The thermal expansion of heater parts can
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cause noises when the heater warms up.