Saunum AirSolo User manual

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Sauna climate unit Saunum AirSolo

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Sauna climate unit Saunum AirSolo
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• INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE
• INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION ET D’INSTALLATION
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Sauna climate unit
Saunum AirSolo
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND INSTALLATION

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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 the
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 sau-
nas, 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,

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in which we analyzed 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
captures 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 for
a longer time, and enjoy a sweat and a deep cleanse without
feeling 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 skin and respiratory tract evaporate and the
steam circulates these into the air. Adding a sauna aroma sys-
tem 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

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Saunum Saunas OÜ
congratulates you
on choosing an innovative
sauna climate unit!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety information ___________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Instructions for use __________________________________
Sauna climate control _________________________________
Using the device _____________________________________
Instructions for using Himalayan salt balls __________________
Warnings __________________________________________
Maintenance and repair ________________________________
Warranty __________________________________________
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation _________________________________________
Dimensions of the Saunum AirSolo models _________________
Saunum AirSolo model installation distances _______________
Components of the Saunum AirSolo device ________________
Saunum AirSolo model dimensions ______________________
Saunum AirSolo model installation distances _______________
Electrical connections _________________________________
Installation report _____________________________________
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SAFETY INFORMATION
These installation and operating instruc-
tions are intended for the owner or main-
tenance provider of the sauna, as well as
the electrician responsible for installing
the sauna climate unit. After installing the
sauna climate unit, the manual must be
handed over to the owner or the main-
tenance provider. Before using Saunum
AirSolo, or sauna climate unit, please read
the installation and safety instructions.
The Saunum AirSolo sauna steam room
climate unit manufactured by Saunum
Saunas OÜ (hereinafter the Device) may
not be taken into use before reading the
installation and safety instructions!
The Device is designed for mixing layers
of air in the steam room of the sauna and,
harmonizing the temperatures of the in-
door climate of the sauna and, as an added
function, releasing salt ions into the indoor
air from the Himalayan salt balls included
in the set. The special ventilator in the De-
vice generates air ow that harmonizes
the upper and lower air layers of dierent
temperatures in the heated sauna and
makes the steam smooth and even.
NB! It is forbidden to use the sauna
climate device with electrical heater
and wood burning heater above al-
lowed temperature. This may cause
overheating and re risk!
NB! This manual is intended only for
home use saunas. Separate rules apply
to public saunas, conditions have to be
specied with the manufacturer.
NB! The manufacturer is not respon-
sible for incorrect use of the sauna cli-
mate device!
NB! Do not use the Device for anything
other than the intended purpose!
READ, SAVE AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUC-
TIONS.
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Make sure you do not have allergies and
contraindications to a saline environment.
Consult a doctor about medical contraindi-
cations.
Saunum Saunas OÜ will not be held liable
for various side eects to the health of the
user of the Device. Using Himalayan salt
balls in the Device is an optional added
function which may be left unused with-
out any eect on the functioning of the
Device in harmonizing the climate of the
steam room.
In the case of any health concerns, the salt
balls can be removed from the base tray
and the Device can be used for only mixing
the layers of air.
CAUTION! The sauna climate unit may
only be activated for the duration of
the steam bath. The sauna climate unit
must be switched o when heating
the sauna and during breaks between
steam baths!
Do not pour water into the housing or
ventilation openings of the Device or
use the Device in a room where there
SAFETY INFORMATION
is water owing on the oor or where
ammable/explosive gases may leak
into the air.
The Device may not be used if any hous-
ing components have been removed and/
or the electrical wiring diagram has been
altered.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury,
do not permit children to use this pro-
duct unless they are closely supervised
at all times. Children must not be al-
lowed access to the Device or to play
with the Device.
The Device must be installed by a person
who is qualied to perform electrical
work. The Device must be connected to
the power grid by using permanent wiring
that is suitable for the ambient tempera-
ture conditions. The connecting terminals
of the Device must be equipped with pro-
tective earthing (PE). The cross-sectional
area of the wire must be at least 16 awg.
The Device must be powered from a power
circuit that is protected with overcurrent
and residual-current devices. Supply volt-
age: 120 V / 0,31 A - 60 Hz.

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WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PER-
SONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a) Installation work and electrical
wiring must be done by qualied
person (s) in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards.
Including re-rated construction.
b) Use this unit only in the manner
intended by the manufacturer, if
you have questions, contact the
manufacturer.
c) Before servicing or cleaning
unit, switch power o at service
panel and lock panel to pre-
vent power from being switched
on accidentally. When the ser-
vice disconnecting means can-
not be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as
a tag, to the service panel.
CAUTION!The Device housing has sharp
corners and edges against which you
may injure yourself if you are not care-
ful.
CAUTION! The sauna climate unit must
be installed so that the exhaust open-
ing is not directed towards the heater.
CAUTION! Sauna users must keep all
body parts (feet, arms, legs, hands, etc.)
at least 20 in. / 500 mm away from the
fan during sauna session.
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
The Device is packaged by the manufac-
turer in a way that ensures the preserva-
tion of the Device under normal trans-
port conditions. The Device must not be
dropped, tossed or stored under heavy
goods. Store the Device in a dry room that
is protected from weather eects.
20 in. / 500 mm
HOT
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
The Device is designed for harmonizing the
climate of the steam room during a steam
session.
Before using the Device for the rst
time, check:
• compliance of the wiring with the
requirements;
• compliance of the supply voltage
with the rated voltage of the Device
• the condition of the protective
earthing (PE);
• the mountings on the Device hous-
ing;
• the wall mountings of the Device;
• the condition / presence of overcur-
rent and residual-current protection
devices;
• if the fan rotor can rotate freely;
• if all tools and residues of the
materials used during installation
are removed from the housing of
the Device.
When starting the Device, check:
• the direction of air ow – air must
be drawn from the upper and
blown out from the lower opening;
• for abnormal vibration or noise
when the fan is running;
• the lighting stability for LED
equipped devices.
SAUNA CLIMATE
CONTROL
The volume of air circulated by the Device
can regulated by a rotary switch located on
the lower right side of the Device.
The switch has four positions and can be
turned both clockwise and counter-clock-
wise. When the bar on the switch button
points to the left, the Device’s fan is turned
o. Airow speed increases by turning the
switch clockwise, you can choose between
three dierent speeds. (Exept AirSolo Wall
with external switch.)
To control the air temperature in the steam
room, an air-cooling damper for steam is
located on the bottom front panel of the
Device (see Figures 1C and 2B). The recom-
mended setting is to keep the cooling
damper 1/3 open. To cool the steam, try
opening the damper incrementally. Try us-
ing dierent fan speeds to nd the perfect
indoor climate for your sauna.
USING THE DEVICE
The Device is to be switched on immedi-
ately before entering the steam room and
switched o immediately after leaving
the steam room. The Device may not be
switched on when heating the steam room
or when there is no one in the steam room,
as the operation of the Device will increase
the temperature in the lower part of the
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steam room and the bench and oor may
become too hot.
To ensure long service life of the Device,
make sure that the temperature in the
steam room at the lower part of the
Device does not exceed 176 °F. If this
temperature is exceeded, the thermal pro-
tection will activate and the fan will stop;
once the temperature falls below the acti-
vation level of the protection, the fan will
be switched on again.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for
equipment failures resulting from exceed-
ing the permitted operating temperature.
If your Device is equipped with internal
lights, the lights will activate at the same
time as the fan (see the marking on the
packaging of the Device) when the Device
is switched on.
If your Device is wall-integrated and
equipped with an external touch-
sensitive switch for speed control,
please keep in mind the following
requirements:
• The external speed switch may
only be installed outside the steam
and washing room, e.g. the chang-
ing room, preferably next to the
door, so that the Device can be
conveniently switch on and o.
• The switch has three positions for
selecting the desired airow inten-
sity. The Device can be switched on
and o by pressing and holding
the touch-sensitive button of the
desired speed.
• Touch the appropriate area to
select speeds.
• If the Device is equipped with
internal lighting, a separate switch
(optional) must be used to switch
it on.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
HIMALAYAN SALT BALLS
The sauna climate unit comes with Hima-
layan salt balls. The use of salt balls in the
Device is optional and does not aect the
basic function of the Device.
To use the salt balls, they must be placed in
the base tray located between the air dis-
charge grille and the fan. Make sure that
the salt balls are placed correctly and do
not impede the rotation of the fan.
To place or remove the salt balls (see
Figures 1D and 2C), loosen the two fasten-
ing bolts on the discharge grille and lower
the grille on its hinges. Do not use excessive
force! After placing or removing the salt
balls, shut the discharge grille and fasten it
with two bolts.
The sauna climate unit may only be used
if the grille is installed!
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WARNINGS
• Remaining in the steam room for
an extended period of time raises
your body temperature, which can
be dangerous to your health!
• Do not allow children, disabled or
ill persons in the steam room un-
attended!
• Consult a doctor regarding medical
contraindications to sauna bath-
ing!
• Consult your doctor regarding
medical contraindications 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 pediatrician or family
physician about allowing children
to take a sauna bath!
• Use caution when moving in the
sauna and the steam room, as the
bench and oor can be slippery!
• Do not go to the sauna under the
inuence of alcohol, drugs, or nar-
cotics!
• Do not sleep in a hot steam room!
• Sea air and humid climates may
cause an oxide layer (rust) to form
on the metal surfaces of the heater!
• Make sure you have proper venti-
lation in the steam room. Saunum
is not responsible for possible cor-
rosion damage caused to the sau-
na equipment by salt. If necessary,
consult a specialist!
• Do not hang towels and clothes to
dry in the steam room – this may
cause a re hazard!
• Excessive moisture can damage
electrical equipment!
• Electrical components should not
be exposed to water.
• Maintenance, and installation,
should be performed in a cool and
dry environment.
NB! Do not leave the fan of the sauna cli-
mate unit running when you are not in
the steam room – doing so will result in
excessive energy consumption and the
bench may become too hot!
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MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR
CAUTION! Before servicing and cleaning
the sauna climate unit, the power cir-
cuit of the Device must be disconnect-
ed from the power and utilities and the
moving parts of the device must come
to a complete stop.
Before servicing and cleaning the Device,
make sure that:
• the Device has been disconnect-
ed from the power and utilities
(switched o at the overcurrent
protection device in addition to the
power switch of the Device);
• the Device’s fan has stopped
completely;
• the required occupational safety
and personal protective equip-
ment is used when performing the
works;
• the connecting cables are undam-
aged. If any damage to cables is
detected, the cables must be re-
placed by a qualied electrician
in accordance with the applicable
standards and requirements before
continuing maintenance and
cleaning work.
The Device housing can be cleaned with a
cloth dampened with water.
Do not use a pressure washer or running
water to clean the Device! Do not use
chemical cleaners or solvents to clean
the Device!
Excessive dirt can cause imbalance of the
fan rotor, which increase the noise level
when the Device is operating. Damaged or
bent fan blades may also increase the noise
level. Make sure that no foreign objects en-
ter the operating area of the fan rotor.
Generally, the fan does not need to be
cleaned more than once a year. Only quali-
ed persons may clean the fan.
Using compressed air to clean the fan
may permanently damage the fan rotor!
Fan bearings are maintenance-free and
must be replaced if malfunctions occur.
Make sure that there are no foreign objects
in the air vents of the fan of the sauna cli-
mate unit. The Device is not meant to be
cleaned by children.
If Himalayan salt balls are used with the
sauna climate unit, it is recommended that
the state of wear of the salt balls be checked
once per year (see Figures 1D and 2C).
Whenthediameterofthe balls hasdecreased
by more than a half, the salt balls must be re-
placed. To replace the balls, remove the salt
ball container from the Device and wash the
container under running water to remove
any salt residue. Install the container and
place new salt balls in their slots.
In the event of any malfunctions involv-
ing the Device’s fan and lighting, stop
using the Device immediately and have
it inspected by a qualied person.
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GENERAL WARRANTY
CONDITIONS FOR
SAUNUM PRODUCTS
With the Saunum Equipment Warranty,
Saunum guarantees that the product will
be free from materials and manufactur-
ing defects for a specied period after the
date of purchase. In the event of a defect
in the Device during the warranty period
due to the use of low-quality materials or
low quality of assembly, the recommended
repair partners of Saunum will repair or
replace the Device or its defective part
without charging for labor and spare parts
under the conditions presented below. Sau-
num reserves the right to decide whether
to replace the defective product compo-
nent or replace the Device with a new one.
Replaced defective product components
remain the property of Saunum.
Warranty conditions:
1. The warranty is only valid if a com-
pleted installation report is submit-
ted with the claim;
2. A warranty period of two (2) years
applies to the Device if it is used in
a private sauna;
3. A warranty period of one (1) year
applies to the Device if it is used in
a public sauna.
The warranty does not cover:
1. Routine maintenance and cleaning
of the Device, and replacing compo-
nents due to normal wear and tear;
2. Adapting or modifying the Device
to use it for purposes other than
those stated in the operating
instructions;
3. Risks associated with transport;
4. Damage caused by misusing the
Device;
5. Damage caused by improper
installation of the Device;
6. Repairs performed by a party
other than a recommended repair
partner (maintenance partner) of
Saunum;
7. Accidents, lightning, water, re,
improper ventilation or any other
factor beyond the control of
Saunum;
8. Faults caused by the use of salt balls
not recommended by Saunum;
9. Salt balls.
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The list of installation and maintenance
technicians recommended by Saunum
Saunas OÜ is available on the website of
Saunum Saunas OÜ at www.saunum.com
or by contacting [email protected].
The maintenance instructions for the device
are given in the user manual of the Device.
NB! The sauna climate unit may only be
connected to the power and utilities by
a professional electrician in accordance
with the applicable regulations.
Read the entire user guide carefully and
thoroughly before using the Device and
keep it in a safe and easily accessible place
for future reference.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
NB! Read the Safety Information before
beginning installation (see pp 6–7)!
The Device is installed on the wall of the
steam room or behind the inner lining (if
the device is integrated into the wall, the
lining boards must be secured to the sheet
metal face of the air duct with weather-
board clamps) (see Figures 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D,
1E and 2, 2A, 2B, and 2C on the following
pages).
The air outlet of may not be obstructed
and sauna users must keep all body parts
(feet, arms, legs, hands, etc.) at least 20 in. /
500mm away from the fan.
The discharged air ow must be able to
spread freely throughout the steam room.
Do not install shower heads or water
spray devices above the sauna climate
unit!
Figure 1
Dimensions of the Saunum
AirSolo 70 / 80 models.
SIDE VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
7.9 in. / 200 mm
0.5 in. / 12 mm
Cable opening
4.2 in. / 106 mm
1 in. / 25 mm
5.5 in. / 139 mm
8.9 in. / 226 mm