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Saunum Air L 10, Air L 13, Air L 15 heater with a sauna room indoor heat equalizer SA25_24_08.1...
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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 was born in cooperation between scientific thinking and technological innovation. Saunum’s unique patented mixing system of air layers captures 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.
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 pre-set or manually change temperature, humidity and Saunum climate device ventilator...
These instructions for installation and use Saunum Air L is intended for use with are intended for the sauna owner or main- Saunum AirIQ only. Use of any other control tenance provider, as well as the electrician type will void both warranty and UL listing.
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! IMPORTANT ! All wiring must be done in accordance with National Electric Code (NEC) and local building codes.
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Table 1 DEVICE WATTAGE VOLTAGE PHASE AMPERAGE Saunum Air L – 10 9800 40,83 Saunum Air L – 13 13000 54,16 Saunum Air L – 15 15200 63,33 Do not connect the heater to the power and/or utilities via a GFCI breaker! ROOM SIZE MIN.
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CIRCUIT BREAKER Selected and supplied by an electrician-installer in accordance with NEC and local building codes MIN. SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE HEATER MIN. SAFE DISTANCE (See diagrams on page 23) FROM FAN OUTPUT A: 2" from sides & B: 2" from the front side 20 in.
• the direction of the air flow – the air • The Saunum Air L must not be used if intake from the upper and the out- the components of its housing have put from the lower opening been removed and/or the wiring dia- •...
Saunum on people are different. When testing the recommends to start stacking from bottom different settings of the Saunum Air L, you basket with bigger stones to create "air will find the most suitable combination of channels"...
– • Make sure you have proper ventilation this will cause an excessive energy in the sauna room. Saunum is not re- con-sumption, and the sauna sponsible for possible salt corrosion of bench will become too hot! equipment and machinery.
• Check the stones. Stones that are disturbances in the operation of placed too tightly, falling down/ the Saunum Air L, stop use of the sinking closer over time, or the device immediately and have wrong type of stone may inter-...
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THE SAUNUM AIR L IS MAKING NOISE. ments are visible between the stones. If the heating elements are visible, turn off the device, let the • There is always a certain noise stones cool, and lift them so that 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 L, it is recommended to inspect the salt a cloth dampened with water. Do not use...
It is recommended to check all electrical Install the air output vent near the floor, as connections of the Saunum Air L at least far as possible from the Saunum Air. The once a year. This can be done by a certified diameter of the air output pipe must be electrician.
The minimum room height when installing the sauna climate device Saunum Air L see To calculate the room size multiply the Table 1 (pages 12-13). height (Z) by the width (X) and the length (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 L with recommended location in sauna room - 2" A & B dimensions Note that ONLY the device rear wall can beplaced against sauna room cladding or panels max. 3.9 inch Non-combustible material Non-combustible material...
• The dimensions of the device are shown in Figures 8-9 INSTALLATION (see pages 25 ). The installation of the Saunum Air L 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.
PRODUCT COMPLETENESS Saunum Air IQ Himalayan salt balls Components necessary for operation that are not part of the Saunum Air L composition: power supply cables, and stones.
A - Hot air intake cap B - Hot air intake C - Stone basket D - Air outake grille Remove the protective film before assembling the heater! E - Cool air intake valve F - Protective grill G - Himalayan salt tray...
Before installing Saunum Air L , make sure that the electrical junction box previous cabling preparation has been done by a certified electrician following N.E.C. and local building codes and that the necessary safety distances have been ensured like shown Table 1 (see page 12 - 13) and Figure 4 - 7 (see page 23).
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1. Install the hot air intake cap (A) and center the heater housing in relation to the cap (B). see page 37 Click! Place the cap at the connection point bet ween the wall and the ceiling (corner) and fasten with a mounting suitable for the base mater ial.
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5. Install the heat shield (I) with the 3. Hang the telescopic intake on the intake cap (A). coupling hooks. 4. Fasten the intake to the wall with screws!
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6. Install stone basket (B) using the hooks in the opening behind the hot air intake. Fill the basket evenly with stones (see LOADING THE STONES on page 16). Wear gloves to protect your hands! When the basket is correctly filled, install the protective grill (F).
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7. Install the Himalayan salt balls. Pull from under the output grille edge Take the salt orbs out from the textile bag. outwards. Place the Himalayan salt balls in the sockets so that each salt ball is on one socket. NOTE! It is recommended to rinse the base Remove the output grille by holding it slightly tilted and pulling it downwards.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 8. Connect the Saunum Air L to the Air IQ control unit. The Saunum Air L 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.
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STEAM ROOM DRY ROOM AIR IQ PANEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR (See page 36- 37 how to connect) FAN SWITCH (OPTIONAL) ELECTRICAL 4X22 - 18 AWG JUNCTION BOX MOLEX PLUG LIGHTNING (OPTIONAL MOLEX PLUG WAGO PLUG ELECTRICAL PANEL 4X22 - 18 AW BOTTOM VIEW AIR IQ POWER...
(storage, transport). After a few into contact with the protective earthing of the heater supply input uses of the Saunum Air L, this moisture will disappear. terminal. In this case, use earthed cables of at least 16 AWG, 194°F/90˚C Do not connect the heater to the to power the fan.
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!
THERMAL CUTOFF During a sauna session, the heat in the steam room may be too hot, and due the safety reason the thermal cutoff is activated. To continue using the sauna, let the room cool down about 10 minutes. When the room has cooled down after 10 minutes, press the reset button (brown) until you hear a click.
INSTALLING AND REPLACING THE HEATING ELEMENTS The heating elements are connected to the device via screw terminals. It is necessary to disconnect the screw terminals before removing the heating elements.
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 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 qualified electrician in accordance with the local NEC.
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 Telliskivi Tn 60-1, Põhja-Tallinna Linnaosa, 10412 Estonia declares that the product: Saunum Air L complies with the requirements of the following standards: UL 875, Electric Dry-Bath Heaters, Edition 9, Revision Date 01/04/2021;...
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