SaunaFin EPC-9 Sauna Craft Control Instruction Manual

SaunaFin EPC-9 Sauna Craft Control

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: Sauna Craft EPC-9 Control
• Installation: Outside of the sauna, preferably on the front wall next to the door
• Power: 4 KW, 5 KW & 6 KW
• Voltage: 240 Volt
• Phase: 1 Phase

Installation Tips

• Avoid static build-up when handling the control or circuit board.
• Avoid running the sensor bulb capillary wire too close to power lines.
• If installing the control in an electrical box, remove the front grounding screws if necessary.

Electronic Control Operation Manual (EPC-9)

• Sleep Mode:
  When the control is inactive for 10 minutes, it enters sleep mode. In sleep mode, a red dot cursor moves across the time and temperature display windows.

• Off Mode:
  Pressing any button wakes the control and puts it into Off mode. In Off mode, the time window displays “OFF” and the temperature window shows the current room temperature.

• Standby:
  Press the on/off button once to enter Standby mode. The time window displays the default time of 60 minutes, and the temperature window shows the current set point (defaults to the set point of the last use). From standby mode, you can access time and temperature controls and delay start features.

• Quick Start:
  You can quickly start the sauna by pressing the on/off button a second time. The sauna defaults to 60 minutes and the last programmed temperature. Alternatively, you can change the temperature and time settings and then push the on/off button a second time.

• On:
  When the control is operational, a small dot will flash in the temperature window, and the time window will flash between the word “ON” and the remaining time.

• Off:
  Pressing the on/off button a third time will turn off the sauna.

• Temperature:
  To set the desired temperature, press and hold the temperature button. The temperature display will switch to the set point. Use the up and down icons to adjust the desired temperature.

FAQ

• Q: Where should I install the EP-9 Control?
• A: The control should be installed outside of the sauna, preferably on the front wall next to the door.
• Q: How do I prevent static build-up when handling the control or circuit board?
• A: To avoid static build-up, make sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded object before handling the control or circuit board. Q: Can I install the control in an electrical box?
• A: Yes, you can install the control in an electrical box. However, you may need to remove the front grounding screws to fit it properly.
• Q: How far should the sensing bulb be located from the heater?
• A: The sensing bulb should be located at the ceiling, 3 to 4 feet away from the heater.
• Q: How do I program the EP-9 Control?
• A: Please refer to the programming instruction sheet provided for detailed instructions on setting up and programming the control.
• Q: What is the default time and temperature in Standby mode?
• A: In Standby mode, the default time is 60 minutes, and the temperature is set to the last used set point.

SAUNA CRAFT EPC-9 CONTROL
1C7ONTROL TO BE INSTALL OUTSIDE OF SAUNA (i.e.front wall, next to the door)

4 KW, 5 KW & 6 KW / 240 Volt / 1 PHASE

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Installation Tips

1. Avoid static build-up when controlling or circuit board.
2. Avoid running the sensor bulb capillary wire too close to the power lines.
3. IToinstall control in the electrical box, the ront grounding screws may have to be removed.

Operation

** See programming instruction sheet for setting up of control

EPC-9 CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM

7.5 – 18KW / 1 – 3 PHASE ( 6KW / 208V / 3 PHASE )

CONTACTOR DETAIL

Here are some samples of the different types of contactors used depending on the wattage and phase of the heater. The broken lines represent the coil in the middle of the contactor.

Electronic Control Operation Manual (EPC-9)

Sleep mode:

• When the control is inactive for 10 minutes, it goes into “sleep” mode.
• In sleep mode red dot cursors across the time and temperature display windows.

Off Mode:

• Pressing any button “wakes” the control, and puts it into “Off” mode.
• When in “Off” mode, the time window reads “OFF” and the temperature window shows the current room temperature.

Standby:

• Press “on/off” once. Control will enter “Standby” mode.
• The time window will show a default time of 60 minutes.
• The temperature window will show the current set point (defaults to the set point of last use).
• From “standby” you can access time and temperature controls and delay start features.

Quick Start:

You can “Quick Start” the sauna by pressing “on/off” a second time.
The sauna defaults to 60 minutes and the ast programmed temperature. Or change temperature and time, then push “on/off” a second time.

On:

• When operational, a small dot will flash in the temperature window and the time window will flash between the word “on” and the remaining time.

Off:

• Pressing the “on/off” a third time will turn off the sauna.

Temperature:

• From standby or when the sauna is in operation.
• Press and hold the temperature button. The temperature display will switch to the set point.
• Using the up and down icons, set the desired temperature.

Note : Sauna control will default to the last set temperature.

Time:

• From standby or when the sauna is in operation.
• Press and hold the time button.
• Using the up and down icons, set the desired temperature.

Delay Start:

• Sauna control can be programmed to delay start up to 10 hours in advance.
• From “standby” mode, press and hold the delay button.
• Using up and down icons, set delay duration.
• Press the “on/off” button to engage delay.
• When in delay mode temperature window will display the word “dEL”.
• The time window will display the delay duration.
• Delay will show a countdown to zero one minute at a time.
• Delay can be set for up to 10 hours.
• Delay start displays hours and minutes.

For example : 5 = five minutes, 15 = 15 minutes 1.20 = one hour, twenty minutes;

Time Clock:
The sauna control can be programmed to start at a specified time up to seven days in advance. For the time clock preset to work the control internal clock must first be set.

Setting the clock:

• From Off mode, press and hold the “SET” and “TIME” buttons. The time window will first show “dAY”. The temperature window will default to “1”.
• Use the up/down buttons to program the current day. 1=Sunday, 2=Monday, etc. Press the set button and the time window displays “hr” (hour).
• Use the up/down buttons to program the current hour. (Operates on military time; i.e. 2 = 2:00 a.m., 14 = 2:00 p.m.).
• Press set again and the time window will display “nln” (minutes).
• Use up/down buttons to program current minutes (1-59).
• Press set one last time to engage. The temperature window will read “tc” (for Time Clock). The time window will read “on”.

Programming the time clock starts

From “Standby” mode”:

• Press and hold up, down, and set buttons.
• The display will change to “ dEL” and “Srt” (for delay start).
• Press “set” once.

Note : As a safety measure, the time clock starts to clear after use.

Set-Up:
The control has certain programmable features and lockouts.

To access these features:
Push and hold the “up” and “down” button for about eight seconds. The time window will display “rev”.

Pressing “set up” consecutively will give the following:
Celsius vs. Fahrenheit, Lock 1, Lock 2, Lock 3, Lock 4. You must press the set button repeatedly to the end to get out of “setup” mode.

C. vs. F.:
The first set up option is the temperature scale. The control defaults to Celsius. For Fahrenheit, press the up or down button. Display in the “time” window will change from “C” to “F”. Press set.

Lock 1 :

• Lock 1 is a general lockout or “child safe” mode. When lock 1 is on, none of the control buttons will respond.
• Pressing any button will show the display “LOC 1”. To engage lock 1, use the up/down button to turn the lock on or off.
• To disengage, you must reenter the “set up” mode, go to lock 1, and turn it “off”.

Lock 2:

• Lock 2 only allows the use of the “On/Off” button. The sauna can be turned on, but time and temperature cannot be changed.
• Lock 2 is generally intended for use with public saunas where management wants public access limited to turning on the sauna.
• Pressing any buttons other than “On/Off” will show the display “LOC 2”. To engage lock 2, use the up/down button to turn the lock on or off.
• To disengage, you must reenter the “set up” mode, go to lock 2, and turn it “off”.

Lock 3:
No current function.

Lock 4:
No current function.

If you have engaged LOC4 (full lock-out), you will have to do the following to clear it. To turn LOCK4 OFF in SETUP, you need to press ON/OFF, LIGHT, and DOWN key at the same time.

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