HUUM H1004L03 Cliff Electric Sauna Heater Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- HUUM
Table of Contents
CLIFF
ELECTRIC SAUNA HEATER
H1004L03 Cliff Electric Sauna Heater
CLIFF
ELECTRIC SAUNA HEATER
Installation and operation manual
NB! The following instructions for electrical works must be carried out by a
certified electrician.
NB! We recommend a specialist to lay the stones on the heater.
NB! This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
NB! Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
NB! The installation instructions for appliances for public saunas that do not
have a timer shall state that a pilot lamp showing that the heater is switched
on is to be installed in the attendant’s room. The safety of the products is
based on EN 60335-2-53: 2011 “Household and similar electrical appliances.
Safety. Part 2-53: Particular requirements for sauna heating appliances and
infrared cabins”.
The HUUM CLIFF electric sauna heater delivery set contains:
- electric heater;
- installation and operation manual for the electric heater.
- 2 blocks for disassembling the slats of the sauna stove. NB! The electric heater requires a control panel and stones.
THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE INSTALLATION
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Does the output (kW) match the volume (ft³/m³) of the sauna room? See Table 1-2.
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In case there are any uninsulated brick, tile or glass walls in the sauna room, an additional volume of 53 ft³ (1.5 m³) should be added to the sauna room for each 11 ft 2
(1 m 2 ) of the wall. -
The suitable output of the heater will be determined based on Table 1-2.
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The producer’s warranty guarantee is invalid if the heater and sauna room have been dimensioned incorrectly!
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Minimal safe distances between the sauna room’s ceiling and walls in view of installing the electric heater are listed in Table 3.
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The 6, 9 and 11 CLIFF models are attached to the floor by using the accompanying brackets. Install the bracket to the heater leg as shown below and fix it to the floor with a suitable screw (preferably minimum of 6 x 40mm).
- CLIFF Mini 4 is attached to the wall with a special bracket See CLIFF Mini 4 heater data in the table below.
Table 1| Output kW (240 V)| Room| Amps A| Circuit
breaker A| Wire size AWG
---|---|---|---|---|---
CLIFF
Mini 4
| 4| 124-212 ft3
3,5-6 m3
| 14.58| 20| 12
CLIFF 6| 6| 176.5-353 ft3
5–10 m3
| 25| 30| 10
CLIFF 9| 9| 318-530 ft3
9–15 m3
| 37.5| 50| 8
CLIFF 11| 11| 353-600 ft3
10-17 m3
| 43.75| 50| 6
Table 2| Output kW (208 V)| Room| Amps A| Circuit
breaker A| Wire size AWG
---|---|---|---|---|---
CLIFF
Mini 4
| 2.85| 106-160 ft3
3-4.5 m3
| 12.5| 20| 12
CLIFF 6| 4.8| 160-265 ft3
4.5-7.5 m3
| 21.63| 30| 10
CLIFF 9| 7.1| 230-388 ft3
6.5-11 m3
| 32.45| 40| 8
CLIFF 11| 8.5| 265-441 ft3
7.5-12.5 m3
| 37.98| 50| 6
Table 3| A| B| H| Width/ Depth| Weight
---|---|---|---|---|---
CLIFF
Mini 4
| 2.36 in
60 mm
| 15.35 in 390 mm| 38.4 in 975 mm| 10.6 in/6.3 in 270 mm/160 mm| 33 lb
15 kg
CLIFF 6| 2.36 in
60 mm
| 15.35 in 390 mm| 38.4 in 975 mm| 10.6 in/ 10.6 in 270 mm/270 mm| 35.2 lb 16
kg
CLIFF 9| 9.45 in 240 mm| 29.5 in 750 mm| 38.4 in 975 mm| 10.6 in/ 10.6 in 270
mm/270 mm| 35.2 lb 16 kg
CLIFF 11
| 15 in
380 mm
| 40.5 in 1030 mm| 38.4 in 975 mm| 10.6 in/ 10.6 in 270 mm/270 mm| 37.5 lb 17 kg
INSTALLATION
Positioning the heater
- The heater must be positioned in such a way that there is a safe distance between flammable materials and the external surfaces of the heater. See Table 3.
- In installing the heater, it must be prevented that people could have physical contact with the heater or that other dangerous situations could emerge during the heating process.
- CLIFF Mini holds approximately 132 lb (60 kg) of stones and CLIFF holds approximately 165 lb (75 kg).
- The input of the power cable is located on the bottom cover of the heater.
Connecting the heater to the power supply
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A method to disconnect all poles from the mains (a circuit breaker) must be installed on the power circuit before the sauna controller.
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Only a certified electrician is allowed to connect the heater to the power supply.
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The power cable of the heater must meet the requirements of UL 62 in US and CSA 49 in Canada.
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It is recommended to connect the unit to the mains without an earth-leakage circuit breaker.
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The maximum current intensity in the cross-sectional area of the cable and circuit breaker are listed in Table 1 and Table 2.
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The cable must be secured to the clamp on the cover screw.
NB! It is forbidden to use a non-heat-resistant cable with PVC isolation as the power cable. The joint box must be waterproof and it must be located up to 20 in (50 cm) from the floor. -
Open the cover of the heater’s electrical box.
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Attach the power cable on the terminal block according to the circuit diagram.
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Close the cover.
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Fix the cable on the output with a cable strap.
Fitting the stones
- Make sure that the heating elements are not bent during the process.
- There must be sufficient air circulation around the heater elements.
- We recommend washing the stones before filling the receptacle.
- Stack the stones sparsely between the heating elements. If the stones have been stacked too close to each other, the heating elements may overheat (= shorter useful life) and slow the heating of the sauna.
- Stones with a diameter of 1.2-1.9 in (3–5 cm) are suitable for the heater.
- The stones on the external surface of the heater must be stacked close to one another. The heating elements must not be visible.
- Using ceramic stones in the CLIFF heater is allowed at the user’s responsibility.
ATTENTION! Too sparsely filled stone container causes fire hazard!
NB! We recommend a specialist to lay the stones on the heater.
Removing the ribs of the heater
For fitting the stones, all of the ribs are removable by props (A).
- On the bottom of the heater, release the nuts of the threaded rod by 5 mm.
- Push the props between the ribs of the heater.
- Release the rib from both ends.
- Carefully remove the rib from the joint, first from the right end and then the left.
NB! Pull the rib away from the heater without using force or turning the rib – avoid bending the tenons!
The rib under the removed rib is instantly removable in a similar fashion.
The procedure is reversed for putting the ribs back. The rib must be attached
to the joint from the left end first and then from the right.
First-time use of the sauna heater
Before switching the heater on, the insulation resistance might prove to be
lower than the standard. The reason for that is the moisture seeped into the
insulating layer during storage in the warehouse and transportation.
The moisture evaporates in 1–2 hours of heating the electric heater.
Controlling the heater
All certified control panels may be used in controlling the heater.
The output of the heater must remain in the interval determined by the control
panel’s producer.
Product can be used only with controlunit with timer function.
Including other than those for installation in public saunas, shall be
provided with a timer. For appliances for use in blocks of flats, hotels and
similar locations, the operating period of the sauna heater shall be limited
to 12 h with a minimum rest period of 6 h before any automatic restarting. For
other appliances, the operating period of the timer shall be limited to 6 h,
automatic restarting not being allowed.
Guard rails
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It is recommended to construct a guard rail around the heater.
We recommend using materials with low heat capacity and bad thermal conductivity for the guard rail. -
Upon using flammable materials, it is necessary to leave the specified minimal safety clearances between the heater and flammable constructions.
ATTENTION! IF THE HEATER IS INSTALLED CLOSER TO FLAMMABLE CONSTRUCTIONS THAN AT THE DISTANCE OF THE MINIMAL REQUIRED PROTECTION BELT IT MAY CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD!
SAUNA ROOM
Wall materials and insulating the sauna room
In a sauna with electric heating, all massive heat accumulating wall surfaces
(brick, glass brick, rendering etc.) must be insulated to use the electric
heater with a regular output.
The following sauna wall and ceiling construction is considered to be
sufficiently insulated:
- a carefully installed insulation wool layer of 4 in, minimum 2 in (100 mm, min. 50 mm);
- the construction is damp proofed with taped aluminium paper or other reflective material;
- there is a 0.4 in (10 mm) air gap between the damp protection and boarding
- light wooden boards with about a 0.5-0.65 in (12–16 mm) thickness have been used for interior finishing;
- there is an air gap of at least 0.2 in (5 mm) on the edge of the ceiling panels at the upper part of the wall panelling.
In order to use the heater with a regular output, it would be practical to
bring the ceiling of the sauna lower regular 86.6 – 91 in, min. height of
sauna room 86.6 in (2200–2300 mm, min. height of sauna room 2200 mm) so that
the volume of the sauna room diminishes. The ceiling is insulated with an
insulation layer at least 4 in (100 mm) thick and
boarded according to the method described above. Wood should be used to cover
internal surfaces; an exception may be made for heat resistant walls in the
vicinity of the heater.
ATTENTION! Insulating the heat barrier has to be approved by the fire
inspector. Insulating flues in use is forbidden!
NB! Covering the walls or floor with light protective material, for
example, mineral tiles that are installed directly on the surface of the walls
or ceiling might cause the dangerous overheating of the wall or ceiling
material.
Floor of the sauna room
The heater stones in use crumble due to temperature changes.
The pieces and pebbles breaking away from the heater stones are washed on the
sauna’s floor with the steam-making water. Hot stone parts may damage plastic
flooring under and near the heater. Heater stone particles and sprays from the
steam-making water (e.g., with iron content) may absorb into the light joints
of a tile floor. In order to avoid aesthetic damage (caused by the reasons
mentioned above), ceramic tiles and dark joint filler should be used under and
around the heater.
Ventilation of the sauna
- In order to guarantee a sufficient supply of oxygen and fresh air, the sauna’s ventilation must be as efficient as possible. It is advisable to direct the fresh air into the sauna room from above the heater stones.
- As an alternative, the fresh air may be directed in from under the heater.
- The air inlet must be equipped with an adjustable valve.
- The exhaust valve must be installed in the opposite wall from the inlet valve at least 7.9 in (20 cm) above the height of the inlet valve.
- It is advised to install a ventilation valve at the upper part of the sauna room for the final ventilation
WARNING!
- Before turning on the electric heater, always check the sauna room and heater.
- The heater may be used only when it has been correctly filled with stones.
- Do not cover the heater—this causes fire hazard.
- Do not touch a working heater, it causes burns.
- Incorrect ventilation of the sauna room may dry the wood too much and cause a fire hazard in the sauna.
- Only tap water may be used for making steam.
- Never make steam by using a water hose.
- There must always be at least 2 in (5 cm) of fireproof heat insulation under the boarding.
- Sauna doors must always open outwards.
- Do not use the sauna for a purpose it is not intended for.
- Do not install more than one heater into the sauna room.
- Undiluted sauna essences etc. may ignite when poured directly onto the stones.
- Do not leave small children unattended in the sauna.
- Sudden cooling after staying in the steam room is not recommended for people with poor health. Consult a doctor.
- Enjoy the sauna as long as it is comfortable for you.
- Keep this information at a safe place.
- The product’s warranty guarantee does not extend to heating elements.
WARRANTY
Buyer is obligated to read user manual and follow instructions and requirements presented. Damage to the product caused by not following instructions and requirements will void warranty. If any defects are found on the product, where manufacturer can be blamed, then buyer has the right to demand fixing or replacing the product. Demands must be made not later than 5 years after buying the product. Purchase receipt needs to be presented when warranty demands are made.
Warranty Terms
- Warranty applies only to electric heaters that have been used according to the manual
- NB! Warranty does not cover heating elements. They are considered as consumable parts.
- Warranty does not cover wear that occurs from natural usage.
- Warranty does not imply when:
- damage or defects are caused by transportation or other actions not controlled by manufacturer;
- product has been damaged by carelessness or overload;
- product has not been installed correctly;
- product has been modified in any way;
- warranty period is over;
- product is not complete.
All demands shall be presented directly to reseller or using e-mail for
Canada: canada.support@huumsauna.com or
for
USA: usa.support@huumsauna.com
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References
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