INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

“Himayala SL2” Series Sauna Heaters
Models 7.0, 9.0 (Type #s 1118-70-0207, 1118-90-0207) with SL2 (Saunalogic 2) Control (Type# 1601-38 or 1601-38-1) and CB 16-1 (1201-16-1) or CB 16-3 (1201-16-3)
Read all instructions carefully before installation. Please leave all instructions and warranty with the owner.
WARNING
Prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures is capable of inducing hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6E The symptoms of  hyperthermia include an increase in the normal temperature of the body dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting. The effects of the hyperthermia include failure to perceive heat, failure to recognize the need to exit the room,  unawareness of impending hazard, fetal damage in pregnant women, physical inability to exit the room and unconsciousness.
WARNING
The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication is capable of greatly increasing the risk of fatal hyperthermia.

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

These heaters are ETL approved for permanent installations and electrical connections. Built with splash proof construction, the conducting parts are protected against water. All wiring must be performed in accordance with national and local codes. See Diagram 2 for wire and room size requirements. These heaters are wall mounted.

WARNING
Do not take a sauna if using alcohol, drugs or medications.
Pregnant women or persons with poor health should consult their physician before using any sauna.
Caution fire hazard: Do not use the sauna room for drying clothes, bathing suits, etc. Do not hang towels above heater or place any object other than the rocks supplied on the heater. If any darkening of the wall around the heater is  noticed discontinue sauna use immediately.
Inspect sauna regularly for required maintenance to heater, control and benches.
Replace wood surfaces which show any signs of deterioration.
The heater gets extremely hot during operation and should not be touched or burns may result.
Minors should be adequately supervised whenever near a hot or warming sauna.

DIAGRAM 1
MOUNTING BRACKET LOCATION AND MINIMUM DISTANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL

Recheck your distances from the heater to combustible materials to be sure you have the proper minimum distances.
OBSERVING MINIMUM DISTANCES IS REQUIRED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
CAUTION: Avoid fire, Do Not Place Combustible Material on sauna heater.

DIAGRAM 2

HEATER MODEL
Product Number| KW| MINIMUM ROOM| MAXIMUM ROOM| PHASE| VAC| AMPS| WIRE SIZE| WIRE SIZE
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Floor
Area| Wall
Height| Volume
Cu.Ft.| Wall
Height| Volume
Cu.Ft.| Power Supply to
CB Box| CB Box to Heater
Himalaya SL2 7.0
1118-702-0207| 7.| 21 sq. ft.| 75″| 175| 96″| 350| 1| 208| 33.| 2 #8AWG+GR| 2

8AWG+GR

1| 240| 28.| 2 #8AWG + GR| 2 #8AWG+GR
3| 208| 19.| 3 #10AWG+GR| 3 #10AWG+GR
3| 240| 16.| 3 #10AWG+GR| 3 #10AWG+GR
Himalaya SL2 9.0
1118-902-0207| 9.0| 38 sq ft.
sq.| 75″| 310| 96″| 500| 1| 208| 43.| 2 #6AWG + GR| 2 #6AWG+GR
1| 240| 38.| 2 #6AWG + GR| 2 #6AWG+GR
3| 208| 25.0| 3 #8AWG + GR| 3 #8AWG+GR
3| 240| 22.| 3 #10AWG+GR| 3 #10AWG+GR

NOTE: All installation and service to this equipment should be performed by qualified licensed personnel in accordance with local and national codes.
NOTE: A GFCI (Ground Fault Interrupt Circuit) device is not required by NEC. A GFCI may be installed if required by local codes but will nuisance trip during use of the product.
CAUTION: Loose wire connections can cause heat damage to wires, terminal blocks and other components and may void the warranty.

DIAGRAM 3

DIAGRAM 6
WIRING DIAGRAM: CONTROL AND HEATER MODELS Himalaya 7.0 & 9.0 with CB 16-1 and SL2 (1601-38)

WIRING DIAGRAM: CONTROL AND HEATER MODELS Himalaya 7.0 &9.0 with CB 16-3 and SL2 (1601-38)

DIAGRAM 7: CB BOX INTERNAL VIEW

SECTION 2: MOUNTING OF SAUNA HEATER AND CB BOX

NOTE: Complete electrical connections and test the heater prior to this step.
Attach wall bracket to any of the mounting holes located on either side of the spine on the rear of the heater shroud (See Diagram 1 & 16). Slide heater into position, according to dimensions shown in Diagram 1 and mark locations for the  two mounting screws. Slide heater forward and screw two 1/4″ 1″ lag bolts into sauna wall at locations marked earlier, leaving approximately 1/8″ of bolt shoulder exposed so bracket can easily slide over bolt heads. Re-locate heater into  position with key-holes of bracket locking onto lag bolts. Adjust the leveling feet to ensure that the heater is vertical. Use a level on two sides of heater to verify plumb.
If mounting heater in center of room, use same procedure described above but locate mounting bracket so that it can attach to the lower bench framing that surrounds the heater.
Remove the cover of the CB Box to gain access to the 4 mounting holes in the back of the box. The CB Box can be mounted outside or inside the sauna room on a wall according to Diagram 3. Locate the 4 screws 3/16 3/4″ supplied into the 4 mounting holes. (See Diagram 3)
(Contactor Box size: 11-3/8″w x 8-1/2″h x 3-1/2″d)

SECTION 3: PLACING OF ROCKS {SEE DIAGRAM #13)

The rocks supplied with the heater have been chosen to provide the best heater performance. Use of any other type of rock may void the heaters warranty. Never operate the heater without rocks in place! Rinse the rocks with water before placing in the heater. Carefully place the rocks loosely so that the air can circulate through the heater. Packing the rocks too tightly may cause the heater high limit switch to trip or poor room heat up. The rocks must fully cover the heating elements. Attach the guard with the screws provided.

SECTION 4: ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP

Electrical installation must be made by a licensed electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local regulations.
Remove the screws from the CB box to access the electrical connections. Route the wires through the holes provided on the bottom of the control box and connect the wires to the terminal block. To determine the correct wire size, refer to
Diagram 2. Use copper supply wire only, suitable for minimum 90 degrees C. The heater must be grounded! See Diagram 6 for proper connections.
Connect wires from the small wire harness from sauna heater into CB Box on
High Limit position CN 5 of the circuit board. (See Diagram 6

SECTION 5: TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Feed the 17 ft “low voltage” sensor wire from the sensor location to the CB Box location. Sensor wire must be routed completely separate (as per low voltage electrical wiring codes) from any wiring carrying over 50 volts. It may be  necessary to drill holes to string the wire through the studs or ceiling joists. Connect the sensor in CN 4 of the CB Box.
Using a flat tip screwdriver, unsnap sensor cover from sensor. Mount sensor to a finished wall directly above heater and three (3) inches down from ceiling using two (2) screws (provided) as shown in Diagrams 1, 3 & 5.

WARNING
Fire sprinkler systems used inside any sauna room should be properly rated for sauna room temperatures.
Do not pour chlorinated pool or spa water on heater.
Excessive water use on heater may cause damage and void warranty.
Electric Shock Hazard – High voltage exists within this equipment. There are no user serviceable parts in this equipment. All installation and service to this equipment should be performed by qualified licensed personnel in accordance  with local and national codes.
Do not construct sauna room so as to restrict air flow through the bottom of the heater.
Packing the rocks too tightly may cause the heater high limit switch to trip.

SECTION 6: HEATER SCREEN (GUARD RAIL)

Install a wooden heater guard to prevent the sauna bather from accidentally touching the sauna heater.
Install the heater guard rail with the dimensions shown in Diagram 11.

SECTION 7: SL2 (1601-38) CONTROL INSTALLATION & OPERATION

INSTALLATION ROUGH IN The SL2 (1601-38) control can be mounted inside or outside the sauna room. (See Diagram 3) The control also can be mounted outside of the sauna room in the weather. The control is weather resistance and water resistant.
To mount the control cut an opening 2-3/4 ” wide by 4-3/4″ tall. (See Diagram 15) for control opening. Route the control wire from CB Box to the control. Note: Use the factory supplied cable only! Do not staple through or otherwise damage the cable!
Remove glass from touch screen, (See Diagram 8) using flat blade screwdriver (See Diagram 5 and 15) and attach the two plastic “wings” with the screws provided. The wings will rotate during installation and secure the box in the wall.
(See Diagram 9) Connect the control cable to the back of the circuit board with the RJ 11 cable and secure the control to the wall by 2 mounting screws provided.
Connect the other end of the control cable through the electrical access hole on the bottom of the control box and connect it to CN1.

WARNING
Do not locate benches over heater. Minimum clearance of ceiling above heater See Diagram 1.
Minimum clearance from heater to wooden surfaces (benches, side walls, heater fence etc.) 2 inches.
Mounting brackets supplied.
Provides proper clearance from wall behind heater.
Use only copper wire of the size and type indicated in the Heater Specification Chart and the temperature rating indicated on the heater junction box.
All heaters and controls must be grounded per NEC to prevent electrical shock in case of unit failure. Electrical outlets or receptacle must not be installed in a sauna room.
A guardrail or fence is required around the heater to prevent burns from accidental contact.

DIAGRAM 8: SL2 OPENING COVER

DIAGRAM 9: SL2 MOUNTING

SECTION 7: SaunaLogic 2 (1601-38) CONTROL INSTALLATION & OPERATION

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRADITIONAL SAUNA HEATER
Press the SL2 icon once. The default settings for the temperature is 194F, the bath time is 60 minutes. These settings are adjustable (as described below) from 119° to 194°. Length of sauna can be set from Oto 60 minutes. The time delay before start can be up to 24 hours. Any changes are remembered by the heater for your next bath. Should the heater power be lost then restored, the settings will return to their default values.

SETTING THE DURATION AND TEMPERATURE
Press the icon for time “+” or “-” icon on the SL2 to increase or decrease time for desired setting. The maximum of time is 60 minutes.
Press the icon and then press”+” or “-” icon on the SL2 to increase or decrease temperature for desired setting. The maximum temperature is 194°F (90°C).

Note: Typical bathing temperature is 150F to 165F displayed on the control.
PRE-SET DELAYED START Press the icon and delay time will appear in the display and will toggle between “dlay” the amount of lime remaining. The maximum of time is 24 hours. If no delay is desired, press button to toggle off the function.
LIGHTING OPERATION (Optional) SL2 is capable of operating ONLY a Lighting package purchased with the system. Press the icon to cycle through lighting options. Press and hold the icon for 3 seconds to turn off the light from during any color.
Light will automatically turn off after 10 minutes the sauna cycle is completed.
Color sequence – White — Red – Green – Blue – Yellow — Aqua – Purple — Rotation of Colors – Off Choose the color of choice and then set lighting brightness. The brightness will be on display for 3 seconds. Press the “+” or “-” button to  increase or decrease the light setting. The setting options are 25, 50, 75, and 100% light output.
BLUETOOTH OPERATION /Optional) SL2 is capable of operating ONLY a Bluetooth package purchased with the system. Press the icon to turn on or off the system.

SECTION 8: LIGHT INSTALLATION

Lighting Installation (Optional Equipment) SL2 is capable of operating ONLY a lighting package purchased with the system. The lighting package consists of 3 lights or more with a maximum 8 lights and the cables to connect the light assemblies to the CB box. The long cable (5 m) connects the CB Box to an “8 Port Splitter” device which should be located outside the sauna room but in an accessible location protected from direct heat or moisture. Connect 2 meter cables from the splitter to the light assemblies. All cable lengths for lights are similar depending on the number of fixtures.
Ensure the lighting cables reach the hole locations. Predetermine light fixture locations in the ceiling based on cable lengths, the splitter location, and CB box location. Route the cable provided to the correct locations before any tongue  and groove is applied.
Cut 2 3/4″ holes in tongue and groove boards for light fixtures as the tongue and groove is being applied.

SECTION 9: HIGH LIMIT CONTROL (RESET BUTTON)

The sauna heater has a built-in high limit control, which automatically turns off the heater if the temperature inside in the sauna room rises to an abnormally high level.
The control will display “HL”. To restart the heater, let the heater cool, press the red button on the lower left side of the heater (see Diagram 1). After resetting High Limit press the “On/Off button on the control. If the high limit continually shuts off the heater, contact a service representative. Refer to Troubleshooting Section for information.

SECTION 10: HOW TO TAKE A SAUNA

• When taking a sauna, allow time to relax completely.
• Remove clothing and jewelry .. .if required, wear a towel loosely.
• After 10 minutes or when perspiration begins, leave sauna and relax in dressing area .. .follow with a cool shower.
• Cooling time should equal time spent in sauna. Enter sauna room again and stay 5 or 10 minutes.
• Repeat the cycle 2 or 3 times; end with a brisk shower .. .rinse in cool water.
• Dress when completely dry and perspiration has stopped.
• Some sauna bathers enjoy the soothing effect of steam by splashing water on the heated sauna rocks. Use only one dipper full (approx. ½ cup) at a time and keep clear of the steam as it rises off the rocks.
• Do not smoke, exercise or drink alcoholic beverages in the sauna room.
• Do not pour chlorinated pool or spa water on the heater or corrosion damage may result.

DIAGRAM 10
TYPICAL PRE-CUT WALL CONSTRUCTION

DIAGRAM 11
HEATER SCREEN (GUARD RAIL)

DIAGRAM 12
VENTILATION

DIAGRAM 12

1. Put smaller rocks in first around the outer perimeter of the heating elements in layers.
2.  Fill the middle sections with larger rocks.
3. Ensure the elements are vertical as filling the heater with rocks.
4. Place rocks loosely in the center of heater to allow heat to rise easily up in the middle of heater.
5. Be sure rocks completely cover the elements.
6. Loosely cover the tops of all elements with rocks.
7. Place heater grill on heater.

SECTION 11: WARNING PLACARDS

Three metal placards are included in the Installation Instruction Envelope packaged with every Sauna Heater. The CAUTION placard must be attached to the interior wall of the sauna room directly above the heater where it is visible to  the bather. The WARNING placards must be attached to the door of the sauna room.

SECTION 12: ROOM CONSTRUCTION

• For safety and reliability, the following rules must be addressed.
• No permanent locking or latch system is to be used on the sauna door.
• Acceptable door fittings are: magnetic catches, friction catches, spring or gravity loaded closures.
• The door must always open outwards.
• No shower may be installed in a sauna room.
• No electrical receptacle shall be installed inside the sauna room.
• The enclosed WARNING: Reduce the risk of overheating … warning plate must be mounted on or alongside the door outside the sauna room at about eye level.
• The enclosed CAUTION: Reduce the risk of fire … caution plate must be mounted on the interior wall above the heater.
• The heater should not be operated without its container properly filled with rocks and the rock guard in place.
• If an intercom speaker is installed, it should be away from the heater and as close to the floor as possible.
• Fire sprinkler systems installed inside any sauna room should be properly rated for sauna room temperatures.
• Always mount the heater according to these installation instructions.
• Minimum of R12 insulation in 16″ on center 2×4 stud walls.
• Recommended minimum flooring thickness of 5/8″

SECTION 13: VENTILATION

VENTILATION In a private sauna, the air should be changed about 6 times an hour. This can be achieved by making a vent opening (fresh air inlet) in the sauna wall directly below the heater. The air outlet must be lower than the upper  benches, as far as possible from the heater and about two feet higher than the fresh air inlet vent, See Diagram 12. It is recommended that ventilation openings meet the requirements of UL Specification 875. The minimum opening  should be determined using one of the following formulas:
For R<31, V>9.3,
For R>31, V>0.3R
where
R = the floor area of the room in square feet and
V = the minimum vent size in square inches

WARNING
The “CAUTION” and “WARNING” placards must be mounted in accordance with Section 10.
WARNING
REDUCE THE RISK OF OVERHEATING
Exit immediately if uncomfortable, dizzy, or sleepy. Staying too long in a sauna is capable of causing overheating.
Supervise children at all times.
Check with a doctor before use if pregnant, in poor health, or under medical care.
Breathing heated air in conjunction with consumption of alcohol, drugs, or medication is capable of causing unconsciousness.
CAUTION
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
Do Not Place Combustible Material On The Heater At Any Time.
For safety purpose sauna door must open out and not lock.
Never use a wood stain, seal or preservative on the inside of your sauna room.
Light fixtures get very hot during operation. Locate light fixture where it will not be a burn hazard.

DIAGRAM 14: ROOM TEMPERATURES

Non-Typical Ceiling Height
Notes:
Temperatures vary in a sauna room by height and distance from heater.
Ventilation will help reduce it but will not eliminate temperature variations.
The hottest part of the room is always at the ceiling directly above the sauna heater and should not exceed 194°F (90°C).
Air temperature will be 15F to 25°F lower on the opposite side of the room from the heater close to the ceiling.
The temperatures in the elevated view are gen­ eral numbers. Each sauna room is different due to construction variations and ventilation.

Typical Ceiling Height

DIAGRAM 15

SECTION 14: BWT (Bio Water Technique) Technology

The world sauna trend is moving to the higher humidity and lower temperatures. Many find it easier to breathe, the skin feels warm, and the humidity helps induce a sweat. This system will increase the humidity in the room allowing the  air temperature to be lower, and still feel hot.  BWT technology provides the ability to increase humidity levels in the sauna room while the heater is warming up and during the sauna session. The continuous soft boil of water during the  sauna session increases the humidity in the room to provide a consistent feel. Additional water can be added to the rocks to provide an additional spike of humidity as needed. How to use BWT: Allow heater to warm up for approximately  20 minutes and add water into the tank through the side of
fragrance diffuser with slots. Add approximately 2 cups of fresh water into the tank. Do Not Use Pool or Spa Water. Fragrance oils can be placed in the side of the fragrance diffuser without the slots. Avoid adding fragrances directly into the water of the BWT. The oils may cause the water to foam and maybe difficult to remove the scent from the tank.
BWT tank and sleeve should always be installed in heater with rocks. Water in the tank is optional and not required if preference is lower humidity.

DIAGRAM 16
The world sauna trend is moving to the higher humidity and lower temperatures. Many find it easier to breathe, the skin feels warm, and the humidity helps induce a sweat. This system will increase the humidity in the room allowing the  air temperature to be lower, and still feel hot.
BWT technology provides the ability to increase humidity levels in the sauna room while the heater is warming up and during the sauna session. The continuous soft boil of water during the sauna session increases the humidity in the  room to provide a consistent feel. Additional water can be added to the rocks to provide an additional spike of humidity as needed.
How to use BWT: Allow heater to warm up for approximately 20 minutes and add water into the tank through the side of fragrance diffuser with slots. Add approximately 2 cups of fresh water into the tank. Do Not Use Pool or Spa Water.
Fragrance oils can be placed in the side of the fragrance diffuser without the slots. Avoid adding fragrances directly into the water of the BWT. The oils may cause the water to foam and maybe difficult to remove the scent from the tank.
BWT tank and sleeve should always be installed in heater with rocks. Water in the tank is optional and not required if preference is lower humidity.

DIAGRAM 16

Bracket fits in any hexagon opening and then screws to the wall or bench.

SECTION 15: MAINTENANCE

Inspect sauna room at the end of each day the room to ensure the control and system is off.
The sauna, like a bathroom, should be kept clean and odor free. Towels or mats should always be used on benches and floor as perspiration otherwise penetrates the soft wood. To clean and remove perspiration stains, use soap or detergent in warm water, best applied with a scrub brush. Badly soiled surfaces may require sanding. Sand paper wrapped around a wooden block works well.
Air out the sauna often by keeping the door and vents open when the sauna is not in use. Saunas that are in daily use should be washed down at least once a week to keep them clean and the air fresh. Duckboard should be removed from the sauna, the sauna floor mopped and dried in a conventional manner, and the duckboard thoroughly scrubbed and dried before returning to the sauna room. The sauna heater should be wiped down occasionally with a damp cloth to remove lint and dust. The rocks should be removed once a year for cleaning and small or crumbled rocks replaced.
Benches and supporting structure must be inspected annually for potential deterioration due to age, dry rot or abuse.
Any boards with signs of deteriorations should be replaced immediately to avoid possible injury.

SECTION 16: TROUBLESHOOTING

If control displays “Sn” it means no sensor is connected. Refer to Section 5 for sensor installation information.
If control displays “HL” it means the high limit is open. Refer to Section 9 for high limit information.
System won’t start to heat, ensure the system is not in the delay mode. If “dLAY” is flashing in the display window, the system is in the delay mode.
If control displays “JP” it means the jumper is open on the main board in the CB Box. Verify jumper is installed in CN6 location on the main board. If it is open, close the two pins.
If control acts erratically or buttons turn on and off by itself during startup. Turn power off at the circuit breaker, place the glass on the control and turn power back on the system. The control will automatically reset the sensitivity of the  capacitive switches.
CAUTION: Use only a contactor approved for 250,000 endurance Cylces.
For troubleshooting or service questions call 1-888-780-4427 and ask to speak with service. Prior to calling, please have the Model and Type number available. You may also email us at [email protected]

DIAGRAM 17: SL2 Control Mounting
Recessed Mounting For the SL2 Control
The recessed mounting box allows the control to mount with its surface almost even to the wall surface. Print this page to “Actual” Size on Printer Options. (This will ensure the size of the opening is correct). Cut out the middle of this  page on the dotted lines. The hole will be the size of the mounting box. Insert the mounting box in the hole of this page to ensure it is the correct size.
Trace the paper cut out on the wall. Cut a hole in the wall to match the inner dotted line for the mounting box. Run the control cable out of the wall through the hole in the mounting box. Ensure the hole is just big enough to mount the  box. Push the mounting box into the hole and turn the mounting screws to pull the tab tight against the inside of the wall. Ensure the box is level and the correct end is UP (there is an arrow on the wall side of the box pointing up).
Connect the Control coupler to the control cable then feed the cables and connector through the hole in the box and into the wall. Test the Control before mounting it into the wall.
Hang the top of the control glass on the top of the recessed box and press the bottom of glass to snap on to box.
Print Page as “Actual” Size
Cut on Dotted Line and remove this part of page
Trace This Inner Opening on the Wall
Solid Line represents the outline of the housing lip.

Print page to “Actual Size”;
do not select “Fit” to page
on printer Page Sizing.

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