SA Saunum Premium User manual

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Sauna room heater with climate device
Saunum Premium
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE

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THE BEST SAUNA
EXPERIENCE TO HAVE!
I
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
Southern Estonia, where my love for saunas began.The special
feature of local historic smoke saunas is the lower tempera-
ture and higher humidity level than, for example, a classic
Finnish sauna. In ordinary saunas, the stone volume of the
sauna heater is generally small. Such an arrangement can
cause a sudden, burning hot steam and an extremely uneven
temperature, where your head and shoulder level is really
hot, but your feet are left cold. Such an experience can be
quite unpleasant and may cause headaches and lead to body
stress. However, in ancient smoke saunas and Native American
saunas, the stones were rst heated during the day. Then the
heat stored in the stones was used to cleanse the body and
create a truly enjoyable sauna experience.
Inspired by the experience of a smoke sauna, I wanted to
create an innovative solution that combines the best features
of an authentic sauna with modern technology, enabling a
pleasantly mild and relaxing sauna experience without pain-
fully scorching steam. For that, however, I had to solve the
problem of how to achieve an even temperature, at both the
head and foot levels. My development work was supported
by research done alongside Tallinn University of Technology,
in which we analysed the thermal stratication and air move-
ment in the sauna room. Saunum was born in cooperation
between scientic thinking and technological innovation.
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 oor,
and directs the milder steam back evenly. This makes for an
enjoyable, unaggressive heat. You can sit in the sauna feeling
comfortable, and enjoy a sweat and a deep cleanse without
getting tired. The stone volume of our heaters is signicantly
larger than other sauna heaters, which is the reason for the
especially pleasant indoor climate with long and soft steam.
A moist steamy sauna, a sanarium, a therapeutic salt sauna, or
a healthy aroma sauna – all of these functions are available on
Saunum’s devices to create a truly relaxing sauna experience.
When using Himalayan salt balls in our device, salt ions that
are benecial to the skin and respiratory tract evaporate and
the steam circulates these into the air. Adding a sauna aroma
system that blends steam and healthy aroma oil creates an
even more enjoyable sauna environment.
Saunum’s sauna devices are suitable for both adults and
children.
Have a pleasant sauna!
Andrus Vare
The creator of Saunum
PREFACE

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Saunum congratulates you
on choosing a heater with
an innovative sauna climate
device by Saunum.
CONTENTS
Safety information ____________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Heating the sauna room ______________________________
Using the sauna climate device _________________________
Adjusting the temperature _____________________________
Adjusting the sauna climate ____________________________
Use of Himalayan salt balls ____________________________
Throwing water on the heater ____________________________
Warnings _________________________________________
Solving problems ____________________________________
Loading the stones __________________________________
Maintenance of the sauna climate device _________________
Sauna room ________________________________________
Sauna room ventilation _______________________________
Power of the heater __________________________________
INSTALLING
Before the installation _________________________________
Heater oor stand ___________________________________
Dimensions ________________________________________
Product completeness ________________________________
Parts of the device ___________________________________
Installation instructions _______________________________
Electrical connections _________________________________
Installing and replacing the heating elements _______________
Warranty _________________________________________
Installation report ____________________________________
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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY
INFORMATION
These instructions for installation and use
are intended for the sauna owner or main-
tenance provider, as well as the electrician
responsible for installing the heater with
a sauna room climate device. After install-
ing the heater with a climate device, the
instructions must be handed over to the
owner or maintenance provider.
Before using the Saunum Premium heater
with a climate device (hereinafter ‘sauna
climate device’), read the installation and
safety instructions.
The sauna climate device is intended for
heating the sauna room at 60–100 °C
and for adjusting the sauna room climate
during steaming.
NB! The sauna climate device and the
heater must not be operated in tempera-
tures exceeding 100 °C!
NB! The sauna climate device Saunum
Premium is designed to be used together
with the LEIL control unit at tempera-
tures of up to 100 °C.
NB! If the sauna climate device Saunum
Premium is used together with control
units by any other manufacturer, the
temperature should not exceed 90 °C!
NB! This manual is applicable only to pri-
vate saunas. Special conditions apply for
public saunas, which should be specied
with the manufacturer.
NB! The manufacturer is not responsible
for incorrect use of the device!
NB! Do not use the sauna climate device
for any other purposes!
NB! To connect the sauna climate device
to the power network, a control device
for the control of electric heaters is
required.The control device must corres-
pond to the power of the heater used
according to Table1.
The control device must have the ability to
control the fan of the sauna climate device,
and the function of simultaneously switch-
ing o the heater and the fan is recom-
mended.
To ensure the longevity of the device,
make sure that the temperature of the
sauna room at the height of the lower
part of the device does not exceed 80°C.
If it is exceeded, the thermal protection will
be applied and the fan will stop; the fan will
start runningagainif the temperaturedrops
below the fuse limit of the application.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
malfunction caused by an overrun of the
authorized operating temperature.
DEVICE POWER
PROTECTION
3 phase
Saunum Premium 6 kW C10
C169 kW
Saunum Premium
3 phase
5 x 2.5
5 x 2.5
Table 1.
5–8
9–12
5 x 0.75*
5 x 0.75*
1 phase/fan
CUBIC SIZE OF THE
SAUNA ROOM m
50 mm from sides, 75 mm from the front, height to the ceiling 1000 mm
(from the stones)
200 cm
200 cm
NB! The maximum temperature at the height of the temperature sensor of the controller (30 cm+ from
the heater and 5 cm from the ceiling) is 100 °C.
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE HEATER
The minimum
height of the
ceiling
POWER CABLE mm
50 mm from sides, 100 mm from the front, height to the ceiling 1000 mm
(from the stones)
* With Saunum control unit Leil min 5 x 0.75 mm / with any other control unit 3 x 1.5 mm

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HEATING
THE SAUNA ROOM
Before using the sauna climate device for
the rst time, make sure that:
• the electrical connections meet the
requirements;
• the supply voltage corresponds to
the nominal ratings allowed for the
sauna climate device;
• the protective earth (PE) is in work-
ing order;
• the fasteners of the housing of the
device are in order;
• the sauna climate device is properly
attached to the wall and the wall
can bear the weight of the device
together with the stones;
• the over-current fuses are in working
order;
• the fan rotor rotates smoothly;
• there are no tools or materials left
inside the housing of the device after
installation.
When switching the sauna climate device
on, check:
• the direction of the air ow – the air
intake from the upper and the out-
put from the lower opening;
• that there is no vibration or excessive
noise when the fan is running.
When the sauna climate device is switched
on for the rst time, the heater and the
stones will emit an odour. The sauna room
must be properly ventilated to remove the
odour.
If the power of the heater is suitable for the
size of the sauna room, it takes 45–90 minu-
tes in a properly insulated sauna room to
reach the desired temperature. The stones
are usually heated to the steam tempera-
ture at the same time as the sauna room.
Switch the fan on just before entering the
sauna room – this will help to prevent the
sauna bench from overheating and avoids
excessive energy consumption. Saunum’s
recommended temperature for sauna
operation is 65 °C to 80 °C.
USING THE SAUNA
CLIMATE DEVICE
NB! Before switching the sauna climate
device on, always make sure that nothing is
above or near it.
The operating time of the Saunum
Premium sauna climate device can be
adjusted by a separate control device.
• Do not connect the device directly to
the mains!
• The sauna climate device must not be
used if the components of its housing
have been removed and/or the wiring
diagram has been changed.
• Children should not be allowed to
access or play with the sauna climate
device.
• When switching the sauna climate
device on and o, follow the instruc-
tions for use of the control device
you are using.
NB! After using the sauna, make sure that
all parts of the sauna climate device are
switched o (both the heating and the fan
have stopped).
ADJUSTING
THE TEMPERATURE
NB! It is recommended to keep the fan
of the sauna climate device switched o
during the heating of the sauna room!
In this case, the sauna room heats up faster
and the sauna bench does not get too hot
during the heating.To nd the right setting,
start testing at the lowest temperature and
lowest air ow speed. If the temperature
becomes too high while you are in the sau-
na room, reduce the maximum tempera-
ture or lower the speed of the fan of the
climate device.
ADJUSTING THE
SAUNA CLIMATE
The amount of air circulation generated by
the device is adjusted by a switch located
on the front of the device, on the left of the
lower part. The switch has four positions
and may be turned both clockwise and
counter clockwise. When the stripe on the
switch points to the left, the fan of the sauna
climate device is switched o.
The air ow speed increases by turning
the switch clockwise, you may choose be-
tween three dierent speeds. For adjusting
the air temperature in the sauna room,
there is a cooling damper on the left side
of the ue plinth behind the stone basket
(see page27). It is recommended to keep
the cooling damper 1/3 open. To cool the
steam, try to open the damper little by little.
USE OF HIMALAYAN
SALT BALLS
The sauna climate device comes with Hima-
layan salt balls. The use of salt balls in the
device is optional and does not aect the
main function of the device.
The salt balls must be installed into the
sockets between the air outow grille and
the fan. Make sure that the salt balls are
installed correctly and do not impede the
fan rotation.
To install or remove the salt balls, remove
the air outow grille (see page 34) and
place the salt balls into their sockets. After
installing or removing the salt balls, reposi-
tion the grille. The sauna climate device
may only be used with the air outow grille
in place! Do not use/start the device if the
salt balls get into the fan housing!
NB! The use of third-party salt balls is not
covered by the device warranty.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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THROWING WATER
ON THE HEATER
The air in the sauna becomes dry as it heats
up. Therefore, it is necessary to generate
steam to achieve a suitable level of humidity.
The eects of heat and steam on people are
dierent. When testing the dierent settings
of the sauna climate device, you will nd the
most suitable combination of temperature
and humidity for you.
The volume of the sauna ladle should
not exceed 0.2 litres. When throwing
water, the amount of water should not
exceed 0.2 litres, because by pouring
too much water on the stones at once,
some of it may be sprayed outwards in
splashes of boiling water.
Make sure that people are at a safe distance
from the heater when creating steam! Hot
steam and water splashes cause skin burns.
The water to be thrown on the heater must
meet the requirements for clean domestic
water. Only fragrances specically designed
for a sauna may be used in the water. Follow
the instructions on the package.
NB! Do not pour water into the ventilation
openings of the sauna climate device!
WARNINGS
• Staying in the sauna room for a long
time raises your body temperature,
which may be dangerous to your
health!
• Do not touch the hot heater – the
stones and the outer surface of the
heater may burn you!
• Do not leave children, disabled or
sick people into the sauna room
without supervision!
• Consult a doctor about medical con-
traindications to steam!
• Consult a doctor about medical con-
traindications to salt treatment!
• Make sure you are not allergic
to salt treatment. Saunum is not
responsible for the side eects of salt
treatment!
• Consult a paediatrician or a family
doctor about the presence of chil-
dren in the sauna room!
• Be careful when moving in the sauna
and sauna room, as the bench and
the oor may be slippery!
• Do not go to the sauna under the
inuence of alcohol, drugs, or nar-
cotics!
• Do not sleep in the hot sauna room!
• Sea air and humid climates may
cause an oxide layer (rust) on the
metal surfaces of the heater!
• Make sure you have proper venti-
lation in the sauna room. Saunum
is not responsible for possible salt
corrosion of devices. If necessary,
consult a specialist!
• Do not dry towels and clothes in the
sauna room – this may cause a re!
• Excessive moisture may damage the
electrical equipment!
• There must be no obstructions closer
than 50 cm in front of the fan opening!
• Sauna users must not keep their
feet or other body parts closer than
50cm to the fan!
NB!The electric heater requires a control
panel and stones.
NB! Do not leave the fan of the climate
device running when you are not in the
sauna room – this will cause excessive
energy consumption, and the sauna bench
will become too hot!
SOLVING
PROBLEMS
NB! Contact a qualied service specialist to
perform maintenance.
In the case of any disturbances in the
operation of the sauna climate device,
the use of the device must be stopped
immediately and the device must be
inspected by a person authorised by
Saunum.
THE SAUNA CLIMATE DEVICE DOES NOT
HEAT OR BLOW AIR.
• Make sure that the heater fuses are
in working order.
• Make sure that the power cable is
connected.
• Make sure that the sauna climate
device is switched on.
• Increase the maximum tempera-
ture in the sauna room.
THE SAUNA ROOM HEATS UP SLOWLY.
THE WATER THROWN ON THE STONES
COOLS THEM DOWN QUICKLY.
• Make sure that the air circulation
fan of the sauna climate device is
switched o during heating.
• Make sure that the fuses of the
climate device are in working order.
• Make sure that all heating elements
are visibly hot (glowing) when the
sauna climate device is operating.
• Increase the selected temperature
on the control device.
• Make sure that the power of the
heater is sucient.
• Check the stones. Stones that are
placed too tightly or have fallen
down/are sinking closer to each
other over time, or the wrong type
of stone may hinder the air ow
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through the heater and therefore
reduce the heating speed.
• Make sure that the ventilation of
the sauna room is correct.
THE SAUNA ROOM HEATS UP QUICKLY,
BUT THE TEMPERATURE OF THE STONES
IS INSUFFICIENT. THE WATER THROWN
ON THE STONES FLOWS DOWN.
• Make sure that the power of the
heater is not too high. If the power
of the heater is suitable for the sau-
na room, it takes 45–90 minutes in
a properly insulated sauna room to
reach the desired temperature.
• Make sure that the ventilation of
the sauna room is correct.
• Reduce the speed of the climate
device fan.
THE WALL COVERING OR OTHER
MATERIAL NEAR THE HEATER BECOMES
DARK QUICKLY.
• Follow the safety distance require-
ments.
• Check the stones. Stones that are
placed too tightly or have fallen
down/are sinking closer to each
other over time, or the wrong type
of stone may hinder the air ow
through the heater and therefore
reduce the heating speed.
• Make sure that no heating ele-
ments are visible between the
stones. If the heating elements
are visible, rearrange the stones so
that the heating elements are com-
pletely covered.
NB! Too sparsely placed stones allow the
heating elements to overheat and worsen
the indoor climate of the sauna room. It
may cause a re hazard!
THE WOODEN SURFACES OF THE SAUNA
ROOM BECOME DARK OVER TIME.
This process may be accelerated by:
• sunlight;
• heat from the heater;
• wall protectors (protection equip-
ment has poor heat resistance);
• ne particles from the stones.
THE HEATER SMELLS.
• See section HEATING OF THE SAU-
NA ROOM page 12.
• A hot heater may amplify odours
mixed with air, but this, however,
is not caused by the sauna or the
heater. Causes may include paint,
glue, oil, scents, etc.
THE SAUNA CLIMATE DEVICE IS MAKING
NOISE.
• There is always a certain noise
when the fan is running. If it is not
uniform and/or is accompanied by
a metallic sound, the fan is likely to
need maintenance or repair. Check
that there are no foreign objects in
the air fan vents.
• Try switching the fan to a lower
speed.
• Loud sounds are likely to be caused
by stones cracking due to heat.
• Thermal expansion of the heater
parts may cause noise when the
heater warms up.
LOADING THE STONES
The way the stones are stacked has a great
eect on the operation of the heater.
It is important to bear in mind:
• The diameter of the stones must be
5–10 cm;
• Only stones sold specically for
sauna use should be used in the
heaters;
• Do not use light, porous ceramic
“stones” or soft tiles in the heater.
They do not store enough heat and
can result in damage to the heating
elements;
• Wash any dust o the stones before
placing them in the heater.
NB! Always use high-quality polished sauna
stones with Saunum devices. Fractured
stones with sharp edges can damage the
heating elements and shorten their life.
When loading the stones, bear in mind the
following:
• Do not allow the stones to fall into
the heater.
• Do not force the stones between the
heating elements.
• Do not allow the stones to rest on
the heating elements with their own
weight, but arrange them in the way
that they support each other.
• Do not stack the stones on the
heater.
• Do not place objects near the stone
basket or the fan of the sauna cli-
mate device that may inuence
the amount or direction of the air
owing through the sauna climate
device.
MAINTENANCE OF
THE SAUNA CLIMATE
DEVICE
Due to large temperature uctuations, the
stones tend to break down.The stones must
be restacked at least once a year and even
more frequently when the sauna is used
often. When restacking the stones, remove
any stone fragments from the bottom of
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with the applicable standards and
requirements before continuing
maintenance and cleaning.
The housing of the device can be cleaned
with a damp cloth. Do not use pressure
washers, running water, chemical cleaners,
or solvents to clean the housing!
Use a 10% citric acid solution to remove
scale, and rinse with water.
Excessive dirt can unbalance the rotor of
the fan, causing increased noise when ope-
rating the sauna climate device. Noise may
also increase due to damage/bending of
the fan blades. Make sure that there are no
foreign objects or salt balls in the working
area of the fan rotor.
Generally, the fan does not need to be
cleaned more than once a year. The fan may
only be cleaned by a person authorised by
Saunum.
Using compressed air to clean the fan can
permanently damage the fan rotor!
The fan bearings are maintenance-free and
must be replaced if problems occur.
It is recommended to check all of the elec-
trical connections of the sauna climate de-
vice at least once a year. This may be done
by a qualied person only.
the heater and replace the broken stones
with new ones. By monitoring this, the
heating capacity of the heater remains opti-
mal and the risk of overheating is avoided.
If you use Himalayan salt balls with the
sauna climate device, it is recommended
to inspect the salt balls once a year and, if
necessary, replace worn and broken salt
balls with new ones. Make sure that there
are no foreign objects in the fan air vents of
the sauna climate device.
CAUTION! Before the maintenance and
the cleaning of the sauna climate device,
disconnect the power supply of the de-
vice from the mains and wait until the
moving parts of the device have stopped
completely.
Before maintenance and cleaning of the
sauna climate device, make sure that:
• the device is disconnected from the
mains (in addition to the device’s
power switch, also by means of
over-current fuses);
• the fan has stopped completely;
• the required occupational safety and
personal protective equipment is
used when performing the work;
• the connection cables are undama-
ged. In the event of damage, the
damaged connection cables must
be replaced with new ones by a
qualied electrician in accordance
SAUNA ROOM
A prerequisite for the installation of the
sauna climate device is a properly prepared
sauna room. The thermal insulation of the
walls and ceilings must be appropriate,
otherwise it will take too much time and
energy to heat the room. The power sup-
ply cables for the heater and the fan must
be indicated on the electrical connection
board in accordance with Table 1 (see
pages 10–11).
SAUNA ROOM
VENTILATION
The air in the sauna room must change at
least six times an hour.
When using a mechanical air extraction
outlet, locate the air intake above the sauna
climate device. When using natural air ex-
traction outlet, locate the air intake under
or next to the sauna climate device. The air
intake pipe must have a diameter of 80 to
100 mm.
Install the air outlet near the oor, as far
as possible from the sauna climate device.
The diameter of the air outlet pipe must be
twice the diameter of the air intake pipe.
If the air outlet is in the washroom, there
must be a gap of at least 100 mm under the
sauna room door.
Exhaust ventilation in the sauna room is
mandatory.
The vent hole for drying (optional) must
be installed in the ceiling near the wall op-
posite to the sauna climate device (closed
during heating and use of the sauna). The
sauna can also be dried by leaving the door
open after use.
The sauna’s ventilation system should
preferably prevent the outlet air of the sau-
na from entering other rooms, especially
when using the sauna climate device with
salt balls.
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE