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GoldenDesigns GDI-8020-H2 Owner's Manual

2 and 3 person far infrared saunas, carbon sauna is for indoor use only, 120vac 20amp dedicated circuit required
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GDI-8020-H2 / GDI-8030-H3
2 and 3 Person FAR Infrared Saunas
Owner's Manual
CARBON MODEL SAUNA
SAUNA IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
120VAC 20AMP Dedicated Circuit Required
Carefully and thoroughly read this Owner's Manual before using/operating the
sauna. We recommend keeping this Owner's Manual for regular review and
future reference. Follow your local codes and ordinances.
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  • Page 1 GDI-8020-H2 / GDI-8030-H3 2 and 3 Person FAR Infrared Saunas Owner’s Manual CARBON MODEL SAUNA SAUNA IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY 120VAC 20AMP Dedicated Circuit Required Carefully and thoroughly read this Owner’s Manual before using/operating the sauna. We recommend keeping this Owner’s Manual for regular review and...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Packing List Visual Assembly Diagrams Parts Description Assembly Instructions Operating the Sauna Tips for Using Your Sauna Safety Instructions Safeguards for Your Sauna Troubleshooting Guide Warranty Warranty Card WARNING: Visually inspect all heaters before assembly to make sure they are not damaged.

  • Page 3: Are Infrared Rays Safe

    What Are Infrared Rays? Infrared is the band of light we perceive as heat. We cannot see this band of light with the naked eye, but we can feel this type of light in the form of heat. Our sun produces most of its energy output in the infrared segment of the spectrum.
  • Page 4 5mG, and our Near Zero EMF models range at less than 3mG (NIR heaters range at about 5mG-7mG at the same approximate 2 inches). EMF Levels from Common Homes Sources After many years and numerous studies on EMF exposure, no government body including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have established permissible exposure limits (PEL).

  • Page 5: How It Works

    HOW IT WORKS Infrared Saunas differ from traditional saunas in that they use infrared radiant energy to directly penetrate into the body's tissue to produce perspiration. Traditional saunas use steam to heat the air inside the sauna, which then heats your body until you begin to perspire.

  • Page 6: Visual Assembly Diagrams

    *PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY* Visual Assembly Diagram GDI-8020-H2 *THE ABOVE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IS FOR A QUICK REFERENCE VISUAL GUIDE ONLY. ALL SAUNA MODELS MAY NOT BE SHOWN. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES DO VARY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
  • Page 7 *PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY* Visual Assembly Diagram GDI-8030-H3 *THE ABOVE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IS FOR A QUICK REFERENCE VISUAL GUIDE ONLY. ALL SAUNA MODELS MAY NOT BE SHOWN. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES DO VARY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

  • Page 8: Parts Description

    *PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY* PARTS DESCRIPTION GDI-8020-H2 *THE ABOVE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IS FOR A QUICK REFERENCE VISUAL GUIDE ONLY. ALL SAUNA MODELS MAY NOT BE SHOWN. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES DO VARY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
  • Page 9 *PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY* PARTS DESCRIPTION GDI-8030-H3 *THE ABOVE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IS FOR A QUICK REFERENCE VISUAL GUIDE ONLY. ALL SAUNA MODELS MAY NOT BE SHOWN. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES DO VARY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
  • Page 10 Power Supply The POWER SUPPLY is the control center of the sauna room. It is installed on the rooftop and has inputs/outputs connected to it. (see Figure 1) Figure 1 POWER IN - main power of the sauna room HT1, HT2, HT3, HT4, HT5, HT6 – heat emitter cords LAMPROOF –...
  • Page 11 III. MP3 Auxiliary Port The MP3 Auxiliary Port allows you to connect a MP3 player or other device with the auxiliary function to the speakers in the sauna room for your listening pleasure. (see Figure 2) Figure 2 Guide and Guide Inserts The guide and guide inserts are used to connect the FRONT PANEL to the RIGHT SIDE PANEL and the LEFT SIDE PANEL.
  • Page 12 Figure 4 Understanding the Difference Between the Top and Bottom of the Wall Panels The wall panels are in the upright position when the heater panels are closer to the top of the wall. In addition, you will see the heat emitter cords coming from the topside of the wall panels.

  • Page 13: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions 1. Choose a good location to assembly the sauna The location must be dry, level, and away from any source of water. The dedicated outlet must be easily accessible. Two adults will be needed to assemble. Wood Cabin Assembly: Floor Panel Rear Panel Left Side Panel Right Side Panel...
  • Page 14 4. Installing the LEFT SIDE PANEL A. One adult will need to hold the REAR PANEL stationary from what will be the interior of the sauna room. If you are able to move around the outside of the sauna room, you can also assemble the LEFT SIDE PANEL from the outside. If you are on the what will be the interior of the sauna room, then you can lift the LEFT SIDE PANEL up and onto the FLOOR PANEL while inserting the guide and guide insert brackets on both the LEFT SIDE PANEL and REAR PANEL.
  • Page 15 each of the guide and guide insert brackets. Do not worry about the walls not being tight as the guide and guide insert brackets allow the walls to fit tighter as the RIGHT SIDE PANEL slides downward. Next, you will again lift the RIGHT SIDE PANEL up and onto the FLOOR PANEL while inserting the guide and guide insert brackets on both the RIGHT SIDE PANEL and REAR PANEL.
  • Page 16 7. Installing the HIMALAYAN SALT BLOCK PANEL and BENCH A. First, locate the HIMALAYAN SALT BLOCK PANEL and slide it downward by aligning it with the vertical guides on the side panels. The finished side will face outward (toward the front of the sauna). Be sure to push the HIMALAYAN SALT BLOCK PANEL all the way down until it is resting on the FLOOR PANEL and secure in place.

  • Page 17: Roof Panel

    Figure 15 9. Installing the ROOF PANEL A. The side of the ROOF PANEL with the power supply (control box) is the top of the roof panel. B. The edge with the curve is the front of the ROOF PANEL. Be careful of the wires coming from the SIDE and REAR PANELS when you set the ROOF PANEL down onto the panels.
  • Page 18 Figure 16 9. Connecting the plugs on the ROOF PANEL A. Connect the cords according to their respective labels. (see Figure 16) B. Connect the CTRL connection from the power supply to the CTRL connection from the control panel. (see Figure 17 & 18) Figure 17 Figure 18 10.
  • Page 19 Please Note: Some sauna models are shipped with a spare TEMPERATURE SENSOR (inside the Accessory Box) in the case that the TEMPERATURE SENSOR is damaged during transit. The manufacturer decides this according to sauna models and packaging. 11. Installing the ROOF DUST COVER (optional) A.

  • Page 20: Operating The Sauna

    Operating the Sauna NOTE: Before the sauna is turned on, remove plastic protective covering from the CONTROL PANELS. Please check and confirm that the connections to the POWER SUPPLY (including the power cord), HEAT EMITTERS, CD/RADIO, and TEMPERATURE SENSOR are connected properly and are snug and tight. The power supply voltage and frequency must match the requested voltage and frequency of the sauna (120VAC 15AMP Dedicated Circuit or 120VAC 20AMP Dedicated Circuit).
  • Page 21 1. Plug the sauna into the wall outlet. 2. Press the POWER button once. The POWER light will come on, the TIME DISPLAY will show 90 (minutes), the TEMPERATURE DISPLAY will show 151 F / 66 C, and the control panel will flash. 3.
  • Page 22 panel. The white light will come on. While pointing the remote at the ceiling light, you can press any of the colors on the remote and that color will be displayed. You can use the SHADE button on the remote to go through a sequence of colors. If you want to turn the light off during your sauna session, you can press the POWER button on the remote.

  • Page 23: Tips For Using Your Sauna

    Please keep in mind that you can either preheat the sauna to the set temperature before entering or sit inside the sauna as the temperature rises. In addition, you will increase the time it takes for the sauna to reach the set temperature if you enter the sauna room before it has reached the set temperature.

  • Page 24: Safety Instructions

    turned OFF for one hour to cool down. 6. At the first sign of a cold or flu, increasing your sauna sessions may be beneficial in boosting your immune system and decreasing the reproductive rate of the virus. 7. To help relieve sore and tense muscles, massage the affected areas during your sauna session.
  • Page 25 8. Persons suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system problems, diabetes, or other medical conditions should consult with a medical physician prior to using the sauna. 9. Persons using medications should consult with a medical physician before using the sauna.

  • Page 26: Safeguards For Your Sauna

    24. Prior to each sauna session, the sauna room is to be inspected for correct operation. If for any reason your sauna does not seem to be operating properly, discontinue use and contact Customer Service. Safeguards For Your Sauna 1. Do not install the sauna near water, near a bathtub (if water will splash on the sauna), near a shower (if water will splash on the sauna), in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool (if water will splash on the sauna).
  • Page 27 connected, including the cord to the heat emitter underneath the bench (if applicable). It is always best to disconnect the connections and reconnect them to make sure that they are snug and tight. Go to the roof, and also check that the heat emitter cords are properly connected snug and tight (disconnect and reconnect) to the cords on the roof and that those cords are properly plugged into the power supply (snug and tight).
  • Page 28 Attempt to turn the sauna on at the control panel and check to see if the buttons are now responding. Contact the Customer Service for any additional troubleshooting. Solution: If the control panel is showing no signs of power, then there could be a connection issue of the “CTRL”...
  • Page 29 generating heat. Remove the original temperature sensor from its hole and replace it with the spare one. Solution: If your control panel displays “-L”, it may be an error code and we assume both control panels are displaying this. If so, then it means there is a communication issue between the control panel, power supply, and temperature sensor.
  • Page 30 months and then all of a sudden the GFCI starts causing the sauna to trip or just not turn ON at all. We do not have an answer as to why the GFCI was fine in the beginning when supplying power to the sauna and then suddenly starts causing problems for the sauna power supply.
  • Page 31 fixture. Then reconnect the wire connection making sure that it is snug and tight. Return back to the sauna control panel to test the light. If the light is still having issues, please contact our Customer Service. 9. Dedicated Power Outlet Solution: You have two options when it comes to a dedicate receptacle.
  • Page 32 11. Intentional Rear Wall Warp Solution: The rear wall panel is intentionally warped as part of the sauna design. This adds strength to the sauna structure once the unit is assembled. Please try the following in assembling the sauna. With one person inside the sauna room and pushing on the rear wall panel outward, a second person should be able to latch the buckles.

  • Page 33: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Limited Lifetime Warranty 5 Year Limited Warranty: Golden Designs, Inc. under the Dynamic brand name warranties the wood, structure, heating elements, and electronics against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 to 5 years from the original date of purchase. This sauna is for INDOOR use only.
  • Page 34 ▪ Normal wear and tear or weathering ▪ Use of product not in accordance with instructions ▪ Worn out receptacle Surface cracks are not considered defects in material or workmanship, as they are normal characteristics of all woods. This includes minor cracks due to wood expansion and contraction.

  • Page 35: Warranty Card

    *Limited Lifetime Warranty of Sauna Products is 5 years on heating elements and electronics from the date of purchase. The radio and wood structure have a 1 year limited warranty. WARRANTY CARD Congratulations on your purchase of an Infrared Sauna from Golden Designs, Inc. Please take the time to complete the following Warranty Card and mail it back to: Golden Designs, Inc.
  • Page 36 Serial Number:...

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