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Heater Model __________
Serial # __________
ULTRA-SAUNA HEATER
Proudly made in USA since 1964
LARGE HEATERS 12.0-18.0 KW
Installation Instructions
& User Manual
Installation
Guide
PO Box 636 Eagle Idaho USA. 83616
T: 877.467.2862 F: 208.286.0290 [e-mail] www.scandiamfg.com

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Sauna room should be vented according to manufacturer’s specifications or Scandia sauna room
specification found in the Scandia sauna installation instructions. Improper ventilation is dangerous
for the sauna user’s health. When the door is under cut, there is no other venting required in small
sauna rooms. You should have between 3/4” to 1” between the finished floor and the bottom of the
door. If further venting is preferred or required, the inlet vent should be below the heater, or near the
base of the heater. Outlet vent can be on the opposite wall of the heater under the top bench.
SAUNA ROOM VENTING GUIDELINES
BEFORE YOU START
YOUR HEATER SHOULD INCLUDE
 Controls
 Main Heater Unit
 Sauna Rocks
 Thermostat sensor wall cover (not included with T-model heaters)
 Installation Instructions
 Warning Sign
Ultra Sauna Heaters—Large (26” W x 18” D x 29” H)
Model Watts Volts Phase Amps Max Room Size
12240 12000 240 1 50 140 sq ft (44 sq m)
12240-3 12000 240 3 29 140 sq ft (44 sq m)
12208 12000 208 1 57.7 140 sq ft (44 sq m)
12208-3 12000 208 3 33.3 140 sq ft (44 sq m)
15240 15000 240 1 62.5 205 sq ft (63 sq m)
15240-3 15000 240 3 36.2 205 sq ft (63 sq m)
15208 15000 208 1 72.2 205 sq ft (63 sq m)
15208-3 15000 208 3 41.7 205 sq ft (63 sq m)
18240 18000 240 1 75 240 sq ft (73 sq m)
18240-3 18000 240 3 43.3 240 sq ft (73 sq m)
18208 18000 208 1 86.6 240 sq ft (73 sq m)
18208-3 18000 208 3 50 240 sq ft (73 sq m)
18480-3 18000 480 3 22 240 sq ft (73 sq m)
HEATER SIZING
 Heater and controls must be installed by a licensed electrician
 Heater must be installed according to local codes.
 Ensure all factory connections are tight. Wires may have come loose in shipping.
 Plastic must be removed from shell before operating heater.
 Sauna door must always open outward.
 Sauna door can never include a lock.

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SAUNA HEATER GUARD RAIL PLACEMENT GUIDE
CONTROL PANEL MODELS AND SIZES
CONTROL PANEL LOCATION
All controls must be mounted on the outside of the sauna, NEVER inside the room.
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION – For convenience, place the control box at eye level by the
door, approximately 12” from the door opening and 52” from the floor(see fig. 1). For conduit
and wire size, type and quantities, see specific heater wiring diagram charts.
COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION – for 60-min timer, follow the residential installation recom-
mendations. For 24-hour timer, you may place the control panel either in front of the sauna or
in the mechanical or electrical room away from the sauna room. Please note that the thermo-
stat capillary tube is only 4 ft long, therefore for controls placed away from the sauna, we rec-
ommend T-model heaters, where the thermostat is built in the heater itself.
52"
12"
Door opens
on the right
Sauna exterior
wall
Minimum dimensions of heater guard must be 42” L x 26” d x 39” H—Top rail of guard must be below heater vent
A
J
To
Ceiling
(H-7ft)
C
To
wall
or guard
rail
G
I
D
H
H
C
L
B
F
A/B Control Rough -In Dimensions
8 ¼”
12 ¼”
4"
14 ¼”
9 ¾”
0
1545
30
Control Cover Plate Control Box
22 ga Brushed Aluminum I8 ga Galvanized
Paint -loc Steel
* NOTE: rough-in ½” extra on box dimensions
A/B control: suitable for heater models 75240, 75208,
90240, 90208, 12208-3 (standard or T-model heaters)
15 ½”
13 ¼”
0
1545
30
Control Cover Plate Control Box
22 ga Brushed Aluminum I8 ga Galvanized
Paint-loc Steel
E/E24 Control Rough -In Dimensions
* NOTE: rough-in ½” extra on box dimensions
12 ¼”
14"
4"
E control: suitable for heater models 12240, 12208,
15240, 15208, 18240, 18208, 18480 (standard or T-model
 Description12KW‐18KW
AWidthOfHeaterShell26"
BWalltoFaceofHeater18"
CSideofHeatertoWall(Min.)8"
DHeightofHeaterShell29"
EWalltoInsideofGuard(Min.)26"
FLowertoUpperMounting28"
GF.F.toBottomMount103/4"
HHeaterCentertoWall(Min.)22"
IF.F.toBottomofHeater10"
JTopofHeatertoCeiling(7ft.)39"

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Line feeds/ground from
Control box to Heater
Heater
Controls
behind cover
(24 hour
timer)
Line Feeds /Ground
From Breaker
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Heater must be installed by a licensed electrician .
- Heater must be installed inside the sauna room and mounted one foot from the floor .
- Controls must be installed outside of the sauna room .
- Thermostat capillary sensor bulb must be located inside the sauna room (horizontal position ) approx . 10 inches
from ceiling.
- All wiring must comply with Local and State ordinances : all wiring into the sauna room must be rated for at least
90 degrees Celsius (194 deg Farenhiet ).
- Standard sauna ceiling height is 7 feet.
- Consult all local codes before installation.
- Warning signs must be installed at eye level on door and above heater .
- Door must always swing outward.
- Air intake vent must be installed below heater and an air exhaust vent should be installed .
- Thermostat should be placed behind cover and out of control of guests /members. Setting should be no higher
than 180 degrees farenheit (85 Celcius)
Option #1
Controls near door
Controls
(24 hour
timer)
Line Feeds/Ground
From Breaker
Line feeds/ground from
Control box to Heater
Option #2
Controls in remote location
Control
panel on the
outside of
sauna room.
Recessed
mounted.
Wall
mounted
inside
sauna room
10-12”
Recommended grill vent below heater
improves efficiency of heater.
Line feeds/ground from
Control box to H eater
Heater
Control
Box
Line Feeds /Ground
From Breaker
Thermostat
Sensor Bulb
Warning
Signs
Thermostat sensor bulb must be
mounted inside the sauna 10” from
ceiling—horizontal position. Use
supplied bracket to hold it in place.
Wall
mounted
inside
sauna room
Control
panel on the
outside of
sauna room.
Recessed
mounted.
10-12”
View from outside of sauna Recommended grill vent below heater im-
proves efficiency of heater.
60-min timer
24-hour timer
Important:
For controls in
remote locations,
T-model heater is
recommended,
please ask your
Scandia sales
representative.
STANDARD HEATER / CONTROL CONFIGURATION
Note:
All Ultra-Sauna
heaters can be
ordered as T-model
from factory. T-model
heaters have the
thermostat built in the
heater, eliminating
the need to have the
thermostat sensor in
the wall.
10-12”

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Series Watts Volts Amps Phase MasRoomSize CircuitBreaker SupplyWires(inclground) Wiresfromcontrol to heater
90-3 9000 240 / 208 21. 7 / 25 380sqft 60 4 qty #8 ga 4qty #8ga - 2qty#14
120-3 12000 240 / 208 29 / 33.4 3 120 sq ft 40 4 qty#8 ga 4qty #8ga - 2qty#14
A3 Co ntrols (60 m inute tim er) 9000 W a tts to 12000 W a tts Hea ters
Three-phase only 240/208 Volts
Gr ou nd
Th re e Ph ase
Power Fe ed
Contactor
Contactor
1 2 3
Control Box Sauna Heater
High Limit
Switch
Ground
Ter m inal
Scandia electric heaters
are UL l isted
123
To High
Lim it
Element 1 Element 2
Element 3
54
2
136
1 2
To
contactor
coils
To
con ta ctor
coils
Timer
T-stat
A3 control
WIRING DIAGRAMS
Series Watts Volts Amps Phase MasRoomSize CircuitBreaker SupplyWires(inclground) Wiresfromcontrol to heater
90-3 9000 240 / 208 21. 7 / 25 380sqft 60 4 qty#8 ga 4qty#8ga - 2qty#14
120-3 12000 240 / 208 29 / 33.4 3 120 sq ft 40 4 qty#8 ga 4qty #8ga - 2qty#14
A3 Controls (60 minute timer) 9000 Watts to 12000 Watts Heaters
Three-phase only 240/208 Volts
Gr ou nd
Th re e Ph ase
Power Fe ed
Contactor
Contactor
1 2 3
Control Box Sauna Heater
High Limit
Switch
Ground
Ter m inal
Scandia electric heaters
are UL l isted
123
To High
Lim i t
Element 1 Element 2
Element 3
54
2
136
1 2
To
contactor
coils
To
con ta ctor
coils
Timer
T-stat
Sauna Heater
High Limit
Switch
Ground
T erm inal
Scandia electric heaters
are UL l isted
Element 1 Element 2
Element 3
54
2
136
Gr ou nd
Contactor
Contactor
1 2 3
Control Box
123
o
a
ctor
ls
To
con tactor
coil s
Sauna Heater
Three Phase
Power Fe ed
C
C
1
To High
Lim it
1 2
To
con ta ctor
coils
Timer
T-stat
1 2
T-stat High Limit
Switch
40
50
B3 control
B3

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E2 control
G round
Single Phase
To E lements
Contactor
Contactor
Contactor
Contactor
1 2 3 4 5 6
T1 T2
L2L1
1 2
Control Box
123 456
Sauna Heater
E lement 1 E lement 2 Ele ment 3
654
321
To High
Limit
To H igh
Limit
H igh Lim it
Switch
G round
Term inal
Fuse
Assemblies
Scandia electric heaters
are UL listed
To contactor
coils
T o contactor
coils
E2 Control for Scandia/Vico 12KW ,15KW and 18KW Heater
208V and 240V (Single Phase Configuration)
Series Watts Volts Amps Phase Mas Room Size Circuit Breaker Supply Wires (incl ground) Wires from control to heater
120 12000 240 / 208 50 /57.7 1 120 sq ft 60/70 (240V, 3qty #6) 208V, 3qty #4) 7 qty #10 ga - 2 qty #14
150 15000 240 / 208 62.5 / 72.2 1 180 sq ft 70/90 (240V, 3qty #4) 208V, 3qty #2) 7 qty #10 ga - 2 qty #14
WattsVoltageAmpsPhaseMaxRoomSizeCircuitBreakerSupplyWires(Inc.Ground)Wires(ControltoHeater)
12000240/20850/57.71120sqft60/702403#6/2083#47qty#10‐2qty#14
15000240/20862.5/72.21180sqft70/902403#4/2083#27qty#10‐2qty#14
18000240/20875/86.61240sqft90/1003qty#27qty#10‐2qty#14
E2Controls(60minutetimer)12000‐18000Watt240/208Voltsinglephase
WIRING DIAGRAMS
Ground
Three Phase
PowerFeed
To Ele ments
Contactor
Contactor
Contactor
Contactor
1 2 3 4 5 6
T1 T2
L2
L1
1 2
ControlBox
123 456
Sauna Heater
Element 1 Element 2 Element 3
654
321
To High
Limit
To High
Limit
High Lim it
Switch
Ground
Terminal
Fu se
Asse mblies
Scandia electric heaters
are U L listed
To contacto r
co ils
To conta cto r
co ils
Series Watts Volts Amps Phase Mas Room Size Circuit Breaker Supply Wires (incl ground) Wires from control to heater
120 12000 240 / 208 50 /57.7 1 120 sq ft 60/70 (240V, 3qty #6) 208V, 3qty #4) 7 qty #10 ga - 2 qty #14
150 15000 240 / 208 62.5 / 72.2 1 180 sq ft 70/90 (240V, 3qty #4) 208V, 3qty #2) 7 qty #10 ga - 2 qty #14
150-3 15000 240 / 208 36.2 / 41.7 3 180 sq ft 50 (240V, 4qty #8) 208V, 4qty #6) 7 qty #10 ga - 2 qty #14
180 18000 240 / 208 75 / 86.6 1 240 sq ft 90/100 3qty #2 7 qty #10 ga - 2 qty #14
180-3 18000 240 / 208 43.4 / 50 3 240 sq ft 60 4qty #6 7 qty #10 ga - 2 qty #14
E2 control
E2Controls(60minutetimer)15000‐18000Watt240/208Volt3‐phase

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L 1
T 1
T 2
L 2
Contactor
Contactor
Control Box
123
To High
Lim it
1 2
To
contactor
co ils
To
contactor
co ils
Tim er
T-stat
T
L
WIRING DIAGRAMS
Converting 60 minute timer to 24 hr programmable timer.
E2 control
G round
Single Phase
To E lements
Contactor
Contactor
Contactor
Contactor
1 2 3 4 5 6
T1 T2
L2L1
1 2
Control Box
123 456
Sauna Heater
E lement 1 E lement 2 Ele ment 3
654
321
To High
Limit
To H igh
Limit
H igh Lim it
Switch
G round
Term inal
Fuse
Assemblies
Scandia electric heaters
are UL listed
To contactor
coils
T o contactor
coils
E2 Control for Scandia/Vico 12KW ,15KW and 18KW Heater
208V and 240V (Single Phase Configuration)
Series Watts Volts Amps Phase Mas Room Size Circuit Breaker Supply Wires (incl ground) Wires from control to heater
120 12000 240 / 208 50 /57.7 1 120 sq ft 60/70 (240V, 3qty #6) 208V, 3qty #4) 7 qty #10 ga - 2 qty #14
150 15000 240 / 208 62.5 / 72.2 1 180 sq ft 70/90 (240V, 3qty #4) 208V, 3qty #2) 7 qty #10 ga - 2 qty #14
WattsVoltageAmpsPhaseMaxRoomSizeCircuitBreakerSupplyWires(Inc.Ground)Wires(ControltoHeater)
12000240/20850/57.71120sqft60/702403#6/2083#47qty#10‐2qty#14
15000240/20862.5/72.21180sqft70/902403#4/2083#27qty#10‐2qty#14
18000240/20875/86.61240sqft90/1003qty#27qty#10‐2qty#14
E2Controls(60minutetimer)12000‐18000Watt240/208Voltsinglephase‐T‐Models
1 2
T-stat
E2 control
Element 1 Element 2 Element 3
654
321
To High
Limit
High Lim it
Switch
Ground
Terminal
Scandia electric heaters
are U L listed
1 2
T-stat
Ground
n
ts
Contactor
Conta ctor
C ontactor
Contactor
1 2 3 4 5 6
123 456
Fu se
Assemblies
To contacto r
co ils
r
Three Phase
PowerFeed
To Ele me
n
T1 T2
L2
L1
1 2
To High
Limit
To contacto
co ils
WattsVoltageAmpsPhaseMaxRoomSizeCircuitBreakerSupplyWires(Inc.Ground)Wires(ControltoHeater)
12000240/20829/33.43120sqft40/502403#6/2083#47qty#10‐2qty#14
15000240/20836.2/41.73180sqft502404#8/2084#67qty#10‐2qty#14
18000240/20843.4/503240sqft603qty#67qty#10‐2qty#14
E2Controls(60minutetimer)12000‐18000Watt240/208Volt3‐phase‐T‐Models
Controls Sauna Heater

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L 1
T 1
T 2
L 2
L1 L2T1
T2
Contactor
Contactor
Control Box
123
To High
Lim it
1 2
To
contactor
co ils
To
contactor
co ils
Tim er
T-stat
T
L
WIRING DIAGRAMS
Converting 60 minute timer to 24 hr programmable timer.

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SAUNA HEATER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installation steps:
A. Remove the protective cover off the heater shell.
B. Hang the heater in place or as specified by manufacturer.
C. Fill the heater rock tray with the sauna rocks. Note:This sauna heater should not be operated without
the recommended quantity of rocks.
D. ENSURE GOOD AIR CIRCULATION AROUND SENSOR BULB.
Install the heater guard around rail around heater. After installation is completed, the heater should be
turned on to maximum temperature for one hour to break any rocks having fault lines and to burn off the
protective coating on the heater elements. Do not enter the sauna room during the initial start-up.
The smell of smoke and cracking of rocks will not re-occur.
Sauna Timer:
Scandia’ Sauna controls come with standard 60 minute timer (wall mounted outside
the sauna) and thermostat . For T models, the thermostat is located on the heater. To
turn on the heater, turn the timer knob up the desired time (up to the 60 min. mark).
Leave knob at the setting and sauna will operate for one hour before shutting off auto-
matically. Allow 30 minutes for room to heat up to an average sauna temperature. The
thermostat is marked with numbers 1 through 10. With 1 being the coolest temperature
and 10 the highest. Set the desired temperature. Note: Make sure the thermostat is on
before setting up the time, otherwise the heater will not heat up.’’
For 24-hour timer operation, see attached Operating Guidelines for 24-hour digital
timer.
Product Liability:
The buyer acknowledges that the goods sold to them by Scandia Manufacturing can
cause property damage and personal injury if not properly sized, handled or installed.
The buyer further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Scandia Manufacturing from
any or all claims for damage, loss and/or liability arising out of improper handling, siz-
ing and/or installation of goods.
SAUNA HEATER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Display
Reset port to
cancel all prior
settings
ON/AUTO/OFF
Selection Key
Indicator LED “ON” when connected to power source
and contacts are closed.
When programming is done, press the CLOCK key then the MANUAL key repeatedly until the indicator bar is
above the word “AUTO”
To Review Program:
Press TIMER key repeatedly. When done, press CLOCK key to return to the time of day.
To Cancel/Change Part of the Program:
Press TIMER key repeatedly until the particular ON or OFF time appears, the repeatedly press the DAY key
until the display show “ - - - - “ Set new ON and OFF time.
( See: To Set Programs )
To Override Automatic Operation:
Press MAMUAL key to move indicator bar to the desired ON or OFF position.
Note: Timer will not resume automatic operation until indicator bar is repositioned above the word AUTO.
Programming Instructions
24 digital hour timer
To Set or Change the Day and Time:
To clear entire memory, press key. Hold down the CLOCK
key while pressing either the DAY, HOUR or MINUTES keys.
Continue pressing until the desired day or number is shown.
Then simply lift finger off of the CLOCK key to set.
To Set Program (ON/OFF times):
Press TIMER key once to enter into program mode. Display will
show “1 ON - - - - “ Press DAY key to choose any of 15 dif-
ferent day combinations for the first ON time. Note: days of the
week having the same program should be copied by selecting
the desired combination of days.
Press the HOUR key and then the MINUTE key to select the de-
sired first ON time.
Press TIMER key once. Display will show “1 OFF - - - - “.
Repeat previous step to select the desired OFF time. Repeat the
entire sequence to complete up to eight ON/OFF times as de-
sired.

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ULTRA SAUNA - WARRANTY
Your Ultra Sauna heater has been engineered and built to the highest quality standards, and is backed by this warranty to as-
sure your complete satisfaction:
(1) SCANDIA Mfg warrants on the terms and conditions set forth below for ten years to the Original Owner only, at
the Original Installation site only, this equipment to be free from defect in material and/or workmanship under
normal use as specified in the equipment’s instructions, FROM DATE OF PURCHASE and thereafter.
(2) A TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY applies only on the heater unit as manufactured by and at SCANDIA
Mfg., - Manufacturing Plant – and specifically excludes all components and/or parts which are accessories
therein, namely: the gas valve; pilot generator: heating element; contactor; timer switch; thermostat; and, high
limit, for which their respective manufacturers warranties apply. The TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY does
not apply for units that have been installed in commercial locations such as clubs, condominiums, apartments,
spas or military facilities. In commercial locations, Scandia will provide a one-year warranty on the unit.
(3) During the first year SCANDIA will, at its option, repair or exchange at the Factory all parts which it finds have
become inoperative during said warranty period due to a defect in material or workmanship, without cost to cus-
tomer except for freight and/or crating charges.
(4) For the period commencing with the second year and for the ten year warranty of the original purchaser only, at
the original installation only, SCANDIA will, at its option, repair or exchange at the Factory, all parts which it
finds have become inoperative during said warranty period due to a defect in material or workmanship except
the following parts which are excluded from this warranty: the gas valve; pilot generator: heating element; con-
tactor; timer switch; thermostat; and, high limit.
(5) This warranty in its entirety becomes null and void if unit is rented or to be used for rental purposes or installed
in any mobile or fixed prefab rental room. If original purchaser is a corporation then, the president of said cor-
poration, shall be construed as registered Original Owner for all purposes herein, otherwise this warranty in its
entirety becomes null and void.
(6) This warranty in its entirety becomes null and void if unit has been installed by an unlicensed party by and/or in
the city and/or county where installation is made. Furthermore if unit is disassembled and/or tampered with in
any way possible by any one (individual and/or company) then this warranty in its entirety becomes null and
void.
SCANDIA reserves the right to substitute new equipment or parts on any orders for replacement hereunder, but shall not be
obligated to do so. This warranty is solely for the benefit of the original purchaser and no one else, and only if the installation
and operating instructions applicable to the model purchased are followed. These instructions are furnished with the unit and
also are available by writing SCANDIA’s warehouse. These instructions are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in
full. This warranty does not cover damages which appear to SCANDIA to have resulted from neglect, alteration, abuse, mis-
use, accident, flood, fore or other act of force majeure, or other than normal use.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of other warranties, or liabilities, express or implied, by the Company or its representatives,
and in lieu of all other obligations and liabilities for damage to persons or property caused in any manner by the heater or its
component parts. More specifically, by not by way of limitation, SCANDIA assumes no liability for damages which may
occur as a result of neglect or intentional misuse of the unit, and the purchaser or user of the unit agrees to assume all liability
for the consequences of its use or misuse by such purchaser or user, and his, its or their respective employees and agents or
other third person. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE
FACE HEREOF. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES ARE MADE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OTHER
THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY HEREIN SET FORTH TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ONLY.
To obtain the benefits of this Warranty, the inoperative parts and/or complete heater must be sent to Scandia, all shipping and
crating charges prepaid. And all repaired or replaced parts or heaters will be returned freight collect. This warranty is effec-
tive only when the attached Factory Registration Stub is completed and returned to the manufacturer. Please contact Scandia
for return authorization at 877-467-2862 or via e-mail [email protected]
Warranty stub must be mailed or completed online within thirty DAYS TO REGISTER AND VALIDATE THIS WAR-
RANTY, WHICH BECOMES VALID ONLY IF THE HEATER HAS BEEN PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM
SCANDIA MFG., AND/OR AUTHORIZED DEALERS IN U.S.A., its territories or possessions.
TO VALIDATE WARRANTY VISIT WWW.SCANDIAMFG.COM/PRODUCT_REGISTRATION.HTML AND REGIS-
TER YOUR PRODUCT. ALL PRODUCTS MUST BE REGISTERED PRIOR TO ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS.