SaunaFin CW-XR Series Steam Bath Sauna Heater Instruction Manual

SaunaFin CW-XR Series Steam Bath Sauna Heater

Sauna Craft Heater & Control Installation Manual 

NOTES FOR ALL HEATERS
Heater Guard Fence:
A non-metallic guard (not included) shall be provided and installed as follows:

• a) 4” from CW Series heaters
• b) 4” from FM Series heaters

Sauna Rocks (included)

1. Wash the rocks before placing on heater.
2. Do not pack rocks too tightly into rock tray. There should be pockets of air. Packing rocks too tightly will trap heat and cause the hi-limit to trip.
3. These units must not be operated without the igneous rocks in place

Water:
Do not soak the heater with water. Water should be used in moderation Sprinkling with a ladle is recommended.

Manual Reset High Limit Control:

1. This safety device must not be by-passed in the wiring of this sauna heater.
2. Should the high temperature limit control trip frequently, a qualified serviceman should be contacted.

• A licensed electrical contractor should do all electrical work.
• Do NOT use a G.F.I breaker.
• All cables used in the installation of these units must be rated for 300 VAC.
• All cables supplied and connected to these units must be rated for 90o Celsius.

FIRST TIME USE
When using the sauna for the first time it is normal to have a little smoke. The elements are burning off oil residue left by the manufacturing process. Turn the sauna on for ½ hour, leave the door open and do not go inside.

SAUNA CRAFT CW SERIES HEATER DETAIL

CW SERIES HEATER (4 – 9 kw)
SAUNA CRAFT “CW” heaters can be installed on a straight wall or in a corner of the sauna room by means of TWO mounting brackets. The unit should be placed 6” (minimum) from the floor, 45” (minimum) from the ceiling and 2” (minimum) from vertical surfaces (walls) and the minimum ceiling height must be 78”.
A non-metallic guard shall be provided and located not closer than 4” from the sauna heater. Determine where the unit is to be located. Mark the locations for the top two angled brackets on the back of the unit. Fasten the mounting brackets using the 1-1/2” mounting screws (supplied). Be sure that the screws pass through the lining and into reinforcing studs in order to hold the weight of the unit (approx. 60lbs. with the rocks). Then simply hang the heater on the mounting brackets.
NOTE: THERE ARE ONLY TWO BRACKETS.
The controls are recessed into the outside wall of the sauna, preferably beside the door. Only the sensor bulb is located inside the sauna 1′ to 2’ from the heater 1” from the ceiling (see illustration).
ROUGH IN CONTROL BEFORE THE WALLS ARE CLOSED UP.

SAUNA CRAFT FM SERIES HEATER DETAIL

FM SERIES HEATER (12 – 18 kw)
SAUNA CRAFT “FM” heaters are floor standing heaters. The heater must be installed at least 4” from all adjacent surfaces (e.g. walls, guard fence, ect…) and the minimum ceiling height must be 84”.
The controls are located on the outside wall of the sauna, preferably beside the door. Only the sensor bulb is located inside the sauna and is to be mounted 1’ to 2’ from the heater, at the ceiling
ROUGH IN CONTROL BEFORE THE WALLS ARE CLOSED UP.

EL-13 Electronic Control Operation Manual (SD4)

Sensor location:
Mount sensor AT CEILING, 1’ to 2’ to side or front of heater.
Sensor bulb must be fully exposed inside sauna. Screw tab must be inside sauna, so screw hole is visible. Do Not partially recess any of bulb inside cedar.

• Idle: When control is inactive, it shows “O” in time window & room temperature in temp window

• Start: Press “ON/OFF”.
  Sauna defaults to 60 minutes and maximum temperature 900C (1940F).
  When operational, time window will flash between the word “on” and setpoint and time remaining and actual temperature. When the control is engaged, a small dot will flash in the time window.

• Off: Pressing the “ON/OFF” a third time will turn off the sauna.

• C. vs. F.: Control can be set to Celsius or Fahrenheit.
  When control is off, press temp up + temp down buttons at the same time

• Temperature: Use the “up” and “down” icons, on the “Temp” side (right) to set the desired temperature.
  Defaults to maximum 900C (1940F)

• Time: Use the “up” and “down” icons, on the “Time” side (left) to set the desired time. Sauna defaults to 60 minutes

• Delay Start: When control is off, press “delay” button. Use time up & down arrows to set delay. Increments of 10 minutes, to a maximum of 99 hours. Shows minutes and hours.
  Press “on/off” button to engaged delay start feature.
  Display will flash between delay duration and notification that delay mode is “ON”

• User: Can be used to program a different default setting. One User default is always standard sauna mode (60 minutes and maximum temperature (900C /1940F).
  Press “User”. Set preferred time and temperature. Press “on” After that, pressing on will start alternate settings until change back (or there is power loss to control-after power loss, control returns to factory default settings)

TROUBLESHOOTING

The sensor wiring and controls are continually checked for proper operation. If a malfunction is detected, the controller will automatically switch OFF the load and deactivate itself. At the same time the display will show

• “Err”. The controller cannot be reactivated until all causes of the malfunction are fixed.
• “Err” with “0” in temp window usually indicates sensor is not connected properly. Control

EL-13 Electronic Control -240 volt, 1 Phase (Residential)
(Control to be mounted outside of sauna; i.e. beside door)

SAUNA ROCK PLACEMENT-SC

SAUNA CRAFT HEATERS
FILLING THE ROCK COMPARTMENT (FIGURES 10-14)
The rocks should not be stuffed into every nook and cranny. This will “choke” the heater, trapping the heat inside and will result in nuisance tripping of the heater’s built-in hi-limit.
Placing the rocks properly improves heater operation and speeds up the heat up time.
Extra rocks are supplied. Depending on the heater model, you will use about 1/2 to 2/3. Keep the rest for extra.
The rocks should filled as indicated below:

• CWS, CWM (Figure 10): Fill center and one side chamber. Leave the other side chamber open.
• CW-XR (Figure 12): Fill center. Leave side chambers open.
• FM (Figure 13): Leave about 4” at one side open. Fill 3/4 of rock tray.
• FM-XR (Figure 14): Leave about 4” at one side open.

VENT DEATAILS

A NOTE ON VENTING:
In many cases a vent is not required for normal sauna function. If you have access to vent walls after the fact, you may elect to forgo vents with the knowledge that they could be added at a later date.
If you do not have access after the fact, it is more of a “now or never” scenario. In this case we recommend you install the cross ventilation. If wall inaccessible (i.e. exterior wall), you can look at options of venting over the ceiling and ducting to open area. We do not recommend venting to the outdoors

• OUTLET located high on wall diagonal from inlet
• Cedar slide vent on sauna side.
• Exterior has aluminum grill (not included) to match exterior decor.

SIDE VENT COVER

• The inlet vent should be driven straight through the wall directly below the center of the heater.
• The cross-section of the vent for a wall mounted sauna is approx. 19 sq.in.
• For larger saunas approx. 40 sq.in
• Position the air inlet and outlet vents as far away from one another as possible (diagonally opposite). The outlet vent should be located high on a wall or in the ceiling, and should have the same cross-section area as the inlet vent. Spent air should always be led back into house – it should not be discharged directly to the outside.
• Do not install inlet and outlet vents on same wall.
• Bad ventilation can be worse than no ventilation.
  • A: Outlet vent through the sauna wall (seen from above). The vent is placed high up, near the ceiling.
  • B: Outlet vent through the cavity above the sauna ceiling (seen from the side).
  • C: Outlet vent through a drum under the ceiling in the sauna (seen from the side). The outlet duct should be placed at an angle between the ceiling and the wall. The drum can be built of wooden panelling and have the same area as the outlet vent.
• Inlet : If drilling holes for inlet, must equal specified sq inch requirement. Six 2″ or eight 1.75″ holes are sufficient.

SAUNA TROUBLE SHOOTING

Note: Except where noted otherwise, reference to control refers to TPT3 mechanical control
Heater will not start| Control wired incorrectly| Check wiring diagram carefully to ensure control circuit is wired correctly
High temperature control has tripped| Using pencil or other non-condutive material, carefully

push in “reset” button at front bottom of heater

Thermostat off or set below room temperature| Turn thermostat clockwise. Saunas are generally set to

between 80-90 C. (175-194. F)

Timer off| Turn timer clockwise
No Power| Turn on breaker. If on, it may be faulty or installed

incorrectly. Call for service.

Faulty magnetic contactor (applies only to

heaters 7.5 kw & larger)

| Call for assistance.
Call service person.
 |
Sauna not hot enough| Temperature not set high enough| Set thermostat higher- normal range is 80-90. C.
Thermostat sensor not positioned properly| Relocate sensor. Should be @ ceiling 1′-2′ from heater, 1″

from ceiling.

Thermostat miscalibrated| Recalibrate or replace

Sauna on, but no real heat.

Elements are not glowing red.

| Sauna has been wired at 120 volt. (Note:two 120

volt lines does not make 240 volt.

| Call qualified service person. Using meter, confirm there

is 240 across line 1 and line 2.

One or more elements not

glowing red

| One or more elements burned out| Replace element
 |  |
Pilot light on. No Heat| High Limit tripped| Reset. (See above)
High Limit defective| Replace high limit
 |  |
High Limit trips frequently| Too many rocks or rocks packed too tightly, trapping heat inside.

(very common)

| Leave one side of rock tray free of rocks. Rocks

should be stacked so that air can pass through.

 | Thermostat     sensor     not                       positioned properly

(very common)

| Relocate sensor. Should be at ceiling 1′ -2′ from heater, 1″ max. from ceiling. (If bulb is further away it will report a lower temperature and the heater will stay on too long. You can also try to lower temperature setpoint on thermostat to “compensate” for the false reading.
Thermostat broken or miscalibrated| Recalibrate or replace
 | (Public) Sauna being tampered with by users; i.e splashing water or placing wet

towel on thermostat sensor bulb

| Close sauna to public use. Run heater for 2-3 three hours. If sauna does not trip, this suggests the

problem is user tampering.

High Limit defective| Replace high limit

Sauna too hot| Sensor not properly positioned| Reposition sensor or lower thermostat setting to

compensate.

Thermostat broken or miscalibrated| Recalibrate or replace

Breaker trips frequently| G.F.C.I. breaker was used| Replace with standard breaker
Breaker to small for heater installed| Replace with properly rated breaker
Short circuit or ground in wiring| Call service person.

**SAUNA CRAFT LIMITED WARRANTY

**

“CW-S”,”CW-M”, CW-XR & “CW-XR-C
“FM”, “FM-XR” & “FM-XR-C”Sauna craft hereby warrants that the following Sauna Craft sauna heater is free from all defects in workmanship and materials for a period of
CW-S & CW-M Series: – Five (5) years from the DATE OF PURCHASE.
[Commercial use carries only a one (1) year warranty, excluding elements.] CW- XR. FM-XR Series: – Residential use, LIFETIME WARRANTY from the DATE OF PURCHASE.       [CW-XR-C, FM-XR-C commercial use, three (3) year warranty, including elements.] This warranty does not extend to damage caused by improper or negligent installation or use, or for repairs by any person other than an authorized Sauna Craft dealer, and shall be limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts by Sauna Craft, after the unit has been disconnected and returned to Sauna Craft. Said repairs shall be without charge if within six (6) months of the date of purchase of the DATE OF PURCHASE. After the expiration of the first six (6) months for the duration of the limited warranty period, there shall be a reasonable charge for labor incurred in connection with the repair or replacement required.

• For CW-S, CW-M & FM sauna heaters used residentially, defective parts are warranted from the date of purchase as follows:
  First year – 100%, second – 80%, third year – 60, fourth year – 40%, fifth year – 20%.

• For CW-S, CW-M & FM sauna heater used commercially, defective parts are warranted 100% from the date of purchase for a period of one (1) year. Elements are warranted 100% for thirty days (30).

• For CW-XR & FM-XR sauna heaters used residentially, defective parts are warranted from the date of purchase as follows: Lifetime

• For CW-XR-C & FM-XR-C sauna heaters used commercially (208 volt, 3 phase), defective parts are warranted 100% from the date of purchase as follows:

Three years including elements.
Excludes hi-limit device.
Note : Commercial 240 volt Heaters carry extended warranty only if purchased as commercial units at commercial pricing.

• Freight: The customer is required to ship freight prepaid to Sauna Craft and Sauna Craft will then ship freight prepaid back to the customer. The unit should not be shipped back without prior approval of Sauna Craft.

A COPY OF THIS WARRANTY AND THE BILL OF SALE MUST ACCOMPANY THE RETURNED DEFECTIVE PART.
This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include regular maintenance, cleaning or periodic check-ups, which are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the purchaser and are required as a condition of keeping this limited warranty in full force and effect.
This warranty is not transferable and shall extend only to the original purchaser.
This warranty is void if any of the following should occur:

1. If the unit is used for anything other than a sauna installation or application.
2. If the serial number has been altered or removed.
3. If the unit is modified in any manner, which Sauna Craft concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the unit.
4. If the unit has been repaired or serviced or repaired by anyone not specifically authorized by Sauna Craft
5. If the unit is damaged because it is not operated or installed in accordance with supplied instructions.

The sole responsibility of Sauna Craft under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the unit or replacement thereof, including parts, in the sole discretion of Sauna Craft. The consumer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacements as expressly provided herein, and under no circumstances shall Sauna Craft be liable for any loss or damage, be it direct or consequential, arising out of the use or inability to use this product.
THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDES EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR USE OF PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF, AND NEITHER SAUNA CRAFT NOR ITS DEALERS ASSUMES OR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR ANY OF THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID EQUIPMENT.
No warranty, whether express or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied by anyone other than Sauna Craft. Purchaser acknowledges that no other representations were made to him or relied on by him with respect to the quality and function of the heater

HOW TO TAKE A SAUNA

1. Start with a brief shower using warm water and soap. Rinse thoroughly. Do not towel dry.

2. Enter the pre-heated sauna – 80°-90° C⋅ (176°-194° F). Take a towel in with you to sit on. Relax and allow your body to perspire freely in the soft dry heat. Do not throw water on the rocks in this first session. Do not expect to begin and finish your sauna in a few minutes. Even in the extreme heat of a sauna, it takes time for your body temperature to rise and for you to begin to perspire freely.

3. Stay inside the sauna only as long as it feels pleasant. Go out now and then to cool off and freshen up with a quick cool shower. How long you stay in the sauna is up to you. It depends on your comfort level. It is not an endurance test. People often start at 5-10 minute intervals and work up to longer periods.
   Young children love saunas. Let them splash about in a tub of water on the floor or the lower benches where it is somewhat cooler. But remember to keep an eye on them at all times

4. Re-enter the sauna. Sprinkle water on the hot rocks to bring up a little steam and increase the humidity. This will increase the feeling of heat and assist the perspiration process. If you like add a few drops of scented essence such as eucalyptus into the water you splash on the rocks. It will disperse throughout the sauna.

5. Take a cold shower. Repeat the sauna/cold water cycle as often as you desire.

6. Dry yourself completely. Then sit or lie down, letting your body relax.

7. Relax, treat yourself to a cold drink and enjoy a sensation of true well-being. Don’t get dressed until your body has cooled down and your pores have closed. Never get dressed right after your sauna. This will only cause you to perspire

NOTE:
When used for the first time, you will notice smoke coming off the heater elements. This is normal. Leave the door open and allow the sauna to run about 30 minutes.

Technical Support

Contact Information
Sauna Craft
115 Bowes Rd, Unit 2 Concord, ON
L4K 1H7
Phone: 905-738-9443 Fax: 905-738-2486

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