KIP Heater Installation & Owner’s Manual In addition to reading this manual through to the end before proceeding with assembly, you may find our instruction video helpful. You can find it at: youtube.
Read this entire manual through to the end before proceeding with the installation. HEATER INSTRUCTIONS Your Almost Heaven Sauna is paired with a genuine Finnish heater manufactured by Harvia Oy, the world leader in sauna heaters. Refer to this guide for installation and operation instructions. Please note, a licensed electrician should perform all electrical work, and Almost Heaven Saunas staff is available to assist with any questions you or your electrician may have.
a. For barrel saunas, the heater mounting holes are pre-drilled (5). Pre-drilled holes Image 5 b. For indoor saunas, the screws should be mounted 22” off the floor, and spaced 15.25” apart approximately centered above the vent holes (if present). It is fine that the heater is covering the holes as ventilation still occurs (6). 15 1/4 ” 22” Image 6 Hang the heater on the mounting screws to ensure it is level and that its base sits 5-7” off the floor of the sauna.
Flip the heater on its back and remove the bottom cover. Locate the 4” temperature sensor, uncoiling the filament and wiring it out the small notch at the base of the heater. Set the sensor aside for later installation (12 – 14). Temperature Sensor Image 12 Image 13 Image 14 CONNECTING TO POWER All wiring should be done by a licensed electrician.
E-SET . . . DEL PR A TART YS OPERATING THE HEATER This heater is operated using two dials – the thermostat and the timer. Thermostat (left) controls the temperature of the sauna. Set it according to your personal preference. Timer (right) turns the heater on and off, and has the ability to delay the start. If the heater has power, you should hear a loud “clunk” at both the 0 and the large 1. In between these “clunks” is one hour of heat time.
TEMPERATURE SENSOR PLACEMENT Mount the sensor housing (the metal component zip tied to the elements in step 1) vertically, at least 18” to the side of the heater and 18” below the highest point of the sauna. If it is too high on the wall or too close to the heater, it will sense that the sauna is hotter than it actually is, triggering a premature shut off (23).
USING YOUR SAUNA HEATER Your sauna has been paired with an appropriately sized heater to consistently achieve temperatures of 180°-195°F. You should expect your sauna to be at a useable temperature in 45-60 minutes. You have the option to pour water onto the stones to generate steam. Please note, little water is required to achieve this. For most sauna users, a ladle full of water is sufficient.
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