HUUM mini 11 Hive Electric Sauna Heater Instructions
- July 22, 2024
- HUUM
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HUUM mini 11 Hive Electric Sauna Heater
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: HIVE ELECTRIC SAUNA HEATER
- Model Number: 800827
- Email: info@huumsauna.com
- Website: www.huumsauna.com
Product Usage Instructions
Things to Check Before Installation
Before installation, ensure that you have all the necessary components including the control panel and stones required for the electric heater.
Installation
Positioning the Heater
Screw down the legs (4 pcs) included in the package. Adjust the legs of the
heater so that all four are equally supported and the heater is level.
Connecting the Heater to the Power Supply
Attention: Use a heat-resistant cable with proper insulation. The joint box must be waterproof and located up to 19.7 inches (50 cm) from the floor.
Fitting the Stones
Attention: Fill the stone container adequately to prevent fire hazards. We recommend a specialist to lay the stones on the heater.
Controlling the Heater
All certified control panels with thermal control may be used to control
the heater. Ensure that the output of the heater remains within the range
determined by the control panel’s producer.
FAQ
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Q: What safety standards does the product comply with?
- A: The safety of the product is based on EN 60335-2-53: 2011 Household and similar electrical appliances.
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Q: Do I need additional components for the electric heater?
- A: Yes, the electric heater also requires a control panel and stones for proper operation.
HIVE
ELECTRIC SAUNA HEATER
HIVE
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 previously provided manual does not contain this information.
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 HIVE electric sauna heater delivery set contains
- electric heater;
- adjustable legs (x4);
- installation and operation manual for the electric heater.
NB! The electric heater also requires a control panel and stones.
THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE INSTALLATION
- Does the output (kW) match the volume (ft³/m³) of the sauna room? See Table 1-2.
- 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 such square meter of the wall.
- The suitable output of the heater will be determined based on that volume according to Table 1-2.
- The producer’s warranty guarantee is invalid if the heater and sauna room have been dimensioned incorrectly!
- Minimal safe distances between the sauna room’s ceiling and walls to consider in installing the electric heater are listed in Table 3.
INSTALLATION
Positioning the heater
- The heater must be positioned in such a way that there is a safe distance between flammable materials and the heater.
- The heater must be installed in a way that prevents people from having physical contact with the heater or that dangerous situations could emerge during the heating process.
- The heater holds approximately 595 lb (270 kg) of stones.
- The inputs of the power cable are on the bottom cover of the heater.
Screw down the legs (4 pcs) included in the package. Adjust the legs of the heater so that all four are equally supported and the heater is level.
Table 1| Output
kW (240V)
| Room| Amps
A
| Circuit Breaker
A
| Wire size
AWG
---|---|---|---|---|---
HIVE Mini 6| 6| 176.6-317.8 ft3
5-9 m3
| 25| 30| 10
HIVE Mini 9| 9| 282-530 ft3
8-15 m3
| 37,5| 50| 8
HIVE Mini 11| 10.6| 353.1-706.3 ft3
10-20 m3
| 43,75| 50| 6
HIVE 12| 12| 424-883 ft3
12-25 m3
| 50| 30 + 30| 10 + 10
HIVE 15| 15| 530-1060 ft3
15-30 m3
| 62,5| 50 + 50| 8 + 8
HIVE 18| 18| 636-1236 ft3
18-35 m3
| 75| 50 + 50| 8 + 8
Table 2| Output
kW (208V)
| Room| Amps
A
| Circuit Breaker
A
| Wire size
AWG
---|---|---|---|---|---
HIVE Mini 6| 4.5| 132-230 ft3
3.75-6.5 m3
| 21.63| 30| 10
HIVE Mini 9| 6.75| 212-388 ft3
6-11 m3
| 32.45| 40| 8
HIVE Mini 11| 7.9| 265-530 ft3
7.5-15 m3
| 37.98| 50| 6
HIVE 12| 9| 318-662 ft3
9-18.75 m3
| 43.27| 30 + 30| 10 + 10
HIVE 15| 11.25| 388-795 ft3
11-22.5 m3
| 54.09| 40 + 40| 8 + 8
HIVE 18| 13.5| 477-918 ft3
13.5-26 m3
| 64.90| 40 + 40| 8 + 8
Table 3| Ø| H| A| B| Weight| Quantity
of **stones***
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
HIVE Mini 6| 18.11 in 460 mm| 29.53 in 750 mm| 2.37 in
60 mm
| 22.83 in 580 mm| 30.9 lb 14 kg| 12 x 33 lb
12 x 15 kg
HIVE Mini 9| 18.11 in 460 mm| 29.53 in 750 mm| 3.55 in
90 mm
| 25.2 in 640 mm| 35.3 lb
16 kg
| 12 x 33 lb
12 x 15 kg
HIVE Mini 11| 18.11 in 460 mm| 29.53 in 750 mm| 4.33 in 110 mm| 26.8 in 680 mm| 35.3 lb
16 kg
| 12 x 33 lb
12 x 15 kg
HIVE 12| 22.05 in
560 mm
| 29.53 in 750 mm| 4.73 in 120 mm| 31.5 in 800 mm| 44.1 lb 20 kg| 18 x 33 lb
18 x 15 kg
HIVE 15| 22.05 in
560 mm
| 29.53 in 750 mm| 5.9 in 150 mm| 33.86 in 860 mm| 46.3 lb 21 kg| 18 x 33 lb
18 x 15 kg
HIVE 18| 22.05 in
560 mm
| 29.53 in 750 mm| 7.1 in 180 mm| 36.22 in 920 mm| 48.5 lb 22 kg| 18 x 33 lb
18 x 15 kg
Subtract 66 Ib (30 kg) stones from the quantity given in the table in case your heater has airtunnel, as it fits less stones.
Connecting the heater to the power supply
- A method to disconnect all poles from the mains (a circuit breaker) must be installed on the power circuit before the sauna controller.
- Only a certified electrician is allowed to connect the heater to the power supply.
- The power cable of the heater must meet the requirements of UL 62 in US and CSA 49 in Canada.
- It is recommended to connect the unit to the mains without an earth-leakage circuit breaker.
- The maximum current intensity in the cross-sectional area of the cable and circuit breaker are listed in Table 2.
- The cable must be secured to the clamp on the cover screw.
Attention! 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 19.7 in (50 cm) from the floor.
- Open the cover of the heater’s electrical box.
- Attach the power cable on the terminal block according to the circuit diagram.
- Close the cover.
- 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.
- 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 1.97-3.94 in (5–10 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 HIVE heater is allowed at the user’s responsibility.
ATTENTION! IF THE STONE CONTAINER IS FILLED TOO SPARSELY,
IT POSES A FIRE HAZARD!
NB! We recommend a specialist to lay the stones on the heater.
Before switching the heater on, the insulation resistance might prove to be lower than the standard. The reason for that is the moisture that seeped into the insulating layer during storage in the warehouse and transportation.
The moisture evaporates after the electric heater has been heated for 1–2 hours.
CONTROLLING THE HEATER
All certified control panels with thermal control 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 control unit 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
- 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 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 83 – 91 in, min. height of sauna room 78.7 in (2100–2300 mm, min. height of sauna room 2000 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 warm masonry wall has to be approved by a fire inspector. It is prohibited to insulate flues that are in use
ATTENTION! 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
breaking away from the heater stones and pebbles are washed on the sauna floor
with the steam-making water. Pieces of hot stone may damage plastic flooring
under and near the heater. Heater stone particles and spray 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 cover defects or wear caused by planned use.
- 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
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References
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