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Saunum Air heater with a sauna room indoor heat equalizer V_24_11.1...
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THE BEST SAUNA EXPERIENCE am very glad that you have invested in the Saunum device, and I believe that our innovative technology will offer you a wonderful and extraordinary sauna experience. I have a degree in thermal engineering and come from the Southern Estonia, where my love for saunas began.
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Saunum’s unique patented mixing system of air layers cap tures the hot steam that rises under the ceiling of the sauna room, mixes it with the cooler air from the surface of the floor, and directs the milder steam back evenly. This makes for an enjoyable, unaggressive heat.
Safety information ____________________________________ DIRECTION FOR USE Heating the sauna room ______________________________ Using the sauna climate device _______________________ Adjusting the temperature ___________________________ Regulation of the sauna _______________________________ Use of Himalayan salt _________________________________ Ladling water on the heater ___________________________ Loading the stones ___________________________________ Warnings _________________________________________ Solving problems __________________________________ Maintenance _______________________________________...
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With Saunum climate device use ventilation mode to have even distribution of steam between top and bottom layers in room. Sweating is perfectly normal in sauna. By using Saunum LEIL control panel You can always preset or manually change temperature, humidity and Saunum climate device ventilator...
The manufacturer is not responsible for any The Saunum Air is intended for heating the sauna room at 140–194 °F and for levelling malfunction caused by an overrun of the the sauna room climate during steaming.
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! IMPORTANT ! All wiring must be done in accordance with National Electric Code and local building code.
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Do not connect the heater to the power and/or utilities via a GFCI breaker! ROOM SIZE MIN. CEILING HEIGHT ft3/ m3 inch/mm DEVICE Saunum Air – 5 (stainless cage body) 106–212/36 75.39 in./1915mm Saunum Air – 7 (stainless cage body) 177–282/58 75.39 in./1915mm Saunum Air –...
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CIRCUIT BREAKER Selected and supplied by an electricianinstaller in accordance with NEC and local codes MIN. SAFE DISTANCE FROM MIN. SAFE DISTANCE FROM MIN. SAFE DISTANCE PROTECTIVE GRILLE THE HEATER FROM FAN OUTPUT TO CEILING (See diagrams on page 23) 42.52 in./1080mm A: 6"...
When switching the Saunum Air on, check: vice model Sauna Air may be adjusted by a separate control device. • the direction of the air flow – the air intake from the upper and the out • Do not connect the device directly to...
AirIQ touch pad, which allows for control of air speeds to your preferred comfort level. To regulate the air temperature in the sauna room, there is a steam air cooling damper on the left side of the heater housing, lower than...
LOADING LADLING WATER ON THE HEATER THE STONES The air in the sauna becomes dry as it heats First open the stone box and sort bigger up. Therefore, it is necessary to create steam and smaller stones. to achieve a suitable level of humidity. The Stacking stones has a great effect on effects of heat and steam on people are dif...
• Do not sleep in the hot sauna room! • WARNING – The use of alcohol, drugs, • Sea air and humid climates may cause or medication is capable of greatly in an oxide layer (rust) on the metal sur...
BUT THE TEMPERATURE OF THE STONES • That all wiring is properly connected. IS INSUFFICIENT. THE WATER THROWN • That the Saunum Air is switched on. ON THE STONES FLOWS DOWN. • The maximum temperature in the sauna room is to your liking.
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THE SAUNUM AIR IS MAKING NOISE. • Make sure that no heating ele ments are visible between the stones. If the heating elements are • There is always a certain noise visible, turn off the device, let the when the fan is running. If it is not...
If you use Himalayan salt with the Saunum The device housing can be cleaned with Air, it is recommended to inspect the salt a cloth dampened with water. Do not use once a year and, if necessary, replace worn pressure washers, running water, chemical and broken salt with new ones.
Air supply SAUNA ROOM Min. 20´´from temp. sensor VENTILATION Air supply The air in the sauna room must be changed at least six times an hour. Temp. sensor Air intake ventilation in a sauna (see page 36-37) room is mandatory.
The minimum room height when installing To calculate the room size multiply the the sauna climate device Saunum Air see height (Z) by the width (X) and the length Table 1 (pages 1213). (Y) in feet to get the cubic volume of your sauna room like shown (see Fig.
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Safety distances of the Saunum Air with recommended location in sauna room. Saunum Air with black solid steel stove basket - 2" A & B dimensions. Saunum Air with stainless steel stove basket - 6" A & B dimensions. Note that the device can be placed against sauna room cladding or panels, depending on preference.
The installation of the Saunum Air must • It must also be ensured that the be performed by a certified electrician upper edge of the air output of the following N.E.C. and local building codes. is lower than the lower edge of the The connection of the device must be bench.
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12,40 in. 17.71 in. (31,5 cm) (45 cm) 9.05 in. (23 cm) Saunum Air 5kW and 7kW (Stainless cage body) 18.30 in. Figure 8 Figure 9 (46,5 cm)
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12,40 in. 17.71 in. (31,5 cm) (45 cm) 9.05 in. (23 cm) Saunum Air 5kW and 7kW (Solid steel body) 18.30 in. Figure 10 Figure 11 (46,5 cm)
PRODUCT COMPLETENESS 5kW and 7kW Solid steel body Stainless cage body Himalayan Saunum salt orbs Air IQ Figure 12 Components necessary for operation that are not part of the Saunum Air composition: power supply cables, and stones.
A Hot air intake cap B Hot air intake C Stone basket D Air outake grille E Cool air intake valve F Protective grill G Himalayan salt tray Figure 13 Remove the protective film before assembling the heater!
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NB! Do NOT use combustible material under the sauna heater It is also necessary to prepare the air intake and exhaust air of the steam room in advance as shown on Figure 1 & 2 (pages 21 and 22) and preparation for directing the cables of the device to the adjacent dry room.
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1. Install the hot air intake cap (Fig. 14, A) check the intake and the housing to make sure the device is level. Adjust the heater housing and center the heater housing in relation to as needed. the cap (Fig. 14, B).
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3. Hang the telescopic intake on the intake 5. Install the heat shield (Fig. 18, B) with cap (Fig. 16, A). the coupling hooks. 4. Fasten the intake to the wall with screws! 6. Install the heat deflector (Fig. 18, C). Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18...
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7. Install each stone basket section using the hooks in the opening behind the hot air intake (Figure 20 & 21). 8. Fill the basket evenly with stones, wearing gloves to protect your hands. When the basket is correctly filled, install the next basket section and fill it up to the top edge (Figure 22).
10. Install the Himalayan salt orbs. Pull from under the output grille edge outwards. Take the salt orbs out from the textile bag. Place the salt orbs in the sockets so that each salt orb is on one socket. Remove the output grille by holding it slightly tilted and pulling it downwards.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 9. Connect the Saunum Air to the Air IQ control unit. The Saunum Air must be connected in a half stationary position to the junction box on the wall of the sauna room. The junction box must be splashproof and its maximum height from the floor can be up to 20 in.
During the final inspection of the electrical installation, a leakage may be detected when measuring the insulation resistance of the Saunum Air, and which has occurred due to the insulation material of the heating elements absorbing moisture from the air (storage, transport).
12`` min. 2`` min. 2`` max. 12`` Temp. sensor location range from Temp. sensor location range from Saunum climate device flue Saunum climate device flue STEAM ROOM DRY ROOM SAUNUM CLIMATE DEVICE (Air/Air L) max. 12`` min.
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2. Unroll the temperature sensor cable and secure temperature sensor casing with a screw as shown in the figure below. 3. Connect the cable coming out of the device to the cable of the temperature sensor with a molex connector. Click!
NOTE! After resetting the thermal cutoff and continuing the sauna session, it is necessary to restart the sauna from the Air IQ control panel. If the sauna session is finished then there is no need to do anything.
1. Saunum will not cover la INSTALLING AND bour cost. REPLACING THE 2. Routine maintenance and cleaning of the device and HEATING ELEMENTS replacement of the compo The heating elements are connected to the nents due to normal wear device via screw terminals. It is necessary and tear.
Saunum’s 3. Risks arising from transport. recom mended repair partners will repair or replace the device or its defective part 4.
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For Saunum Saunas LTD. installation and maintenance help contact with your local distributor: techsuppor t@bathingbrands.com phone: +1 (224) 253-5909 Please note! The sauna may only be connected to the power network by a certified electrician following N.E.C. and local building codes.
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INSTALLATION REPORT Date of purchase: _________________________________________________________ Heater type: ____________________________________________________________ Sticker/serial number: Date of installation: ___________ Place of installation: _______________________________________________________ Installed by: ____________________________________________________________ Checked by: _____________________________________________________________ Date, signature: __________________________________________________________ Description of the work done: ________________________________________________ All the details are available for the installation ____________________________________ There are no color defects or dents __________________________________________ Installed on the wall or on the floor according to the instructions _____________________ The electrical connections are made according to the installation instructions ___________...
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Sauna Heater E525245 Manufacturer: Saunum Saunas North America LTD SuurPaala 19, Lasnamäe linnaosa, 11415 Tallinn, Estonia declares that the product: Saunum Air complies with the requirements of the following standards: UL 875, Electric DryBath Heaters, Edition 9, Revision Date 01/04/2021;...
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