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USER MANUAL Sodin Karibu

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General: Dear Customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully before you connect and use the sauna stove for the fi rst time to prevent causing any damage. Important safety instructions

• The sauna heater is a subassembly and is therefore independent, meaning that without a suitable control system it will not fully meet the requirements of the applicable standards.

• The sauna heater may only be connected to and operated by an approved sauna control system with a thermal cut-out for 140°C, otherwise there will be a serious risk of fi re.

• The sauna heater may only be installed by a qualifi ed electrician and in this connection EN 60335-2-53 and requirements with respect to installation and fi re pro- tection measures applicable at the place of use must be complied with.

• The sauna heater is for private household use only, a remote control is not permitted and covered ins- tallation is not permitted. Use only approved control systems with a thermal cut-out (140°C) in accordance with EN 60335-2-53.

• For the use of the sauna heater, an approved control system in accordance with EN 60335-2-53 must be used. The control system must meet the following requirements as a minimum:

• The control system must limit the temperature of the sauna cabin to 135°C. A thermal cut-out which meets these requirements must be integrated in the sauna control system which is used, otherwise there will be a serious risk of fi re.

• This control system must have an integrated timer which limits the operating period to a maximum of 6 hours, with automatic restart not permitted. For sauna heaters with an integrated additional vapori- zer, only an approved sauna control system in accor- dance with EN 60335-2-53 which also has a humidity controller is allowed to be used.

Sauna heater for private household use, remote con- trol not permitted, covered installation not permitted, use only suitable control units with thermal cut-outs in accordance with the information provided by the manufacturer.

• The installation and electrical connection of the sauna equipment and other electrical equipment may only be carried out by a licensed electrician. (except P & P)

• Refer to the safety actions required by VDE 0100 § 49 DA/6 and VDE 0100 Part 703/11.82 §4. Even if you comply with the required safety actions it is not possible to rule out the possibility of all accident risks.

• Follow the safety instructions to the letter to ensure that you can operate your equipment safely.

• The sauna stove must be operated with a suitable external control unit.

• The bio sauna stove requires a sauna controller with a humidity module or a separate additional humidity controller to activate the evaporator. Instructions for installing and operating these units are provided in the manual supplied with the respective controller.

• Only one sauna stove with the appropriate heating capacity may be installed in the sauna cabin. (See table)

• The equipment does not have approval for use in commercial saunas and apartment blocks.

• Caution – danger of burns. The case on the sauna stove and the stones get very hot.

• If it is not installed correctly the unit may cause a fi re. Read the complete assembly instructions with due care. Pay particular attention to the dimensions and instructions.

• Only use sauna stones approved for use in saunas. Insert sauna stones loosely; if the stones are inserted too tightly there is a danger of overheating. Karibu_Anl._ Bio-Saunaofen_37.468.30.indd 9Karibu_Anl._ Bio-Saunaofen_37.468.30.indd 9 13.05.20 16:5713.05.20 16:57• Do not operate the stove without sauna stones.

• Keep children away from the sauna stove. They may suffer burns.

• Seek medical advice about the sauna temperature and how long people with medical problems, infants, children, pensioners and handicapped people may stay in the sauna.

• Do not allow the sauna stove to be used by people who are under the infl uence of medication, alcohol or drugs.

• Pour small amounts of liquid on to the stones; if you pour too much liquid on to them you may suffer scalds. The quantity of liquid on the stones should not exceed 15 g/m³ of cabin volume.

• Do not use the sauna to dry items, clothing or laundry. They may catch fi re.

• Do not place any items on the stove. They may catch fi re.

• Do not place any items, apart from the sauna control- ler’s temperature sensor, in the convection current of the stove.

• Metal surfaces may rust in a damp, saltwater climate.

• The stove may generate cracking noises while it is heating up and while it is operating (metal heating elements and stones expanding)

• Sauna equipment and sauna cabins may only be made of suitable, low resin and untreated materials (for example Norway spruce, poplar or linden).

• The maximum temperature for the wall and ceiling of the sauna cabin is +140°C.

• Over time the cabin walls will become darker near the sauna stove than in the rest of the cabin; this is normal. Complaints about this will not be accepted.

• The minimum height of the sauna cabin must be 1.75m (interior height)

• Ventilation openings must be provided in every sauna cabin. The ventilation opening must be on the wall directly below the sauna stove approx. 5-10 cm above fl oor level. The waste air must be discharged through an opening diagonally opposite the stove in the rear wall between the top and bottom benches. The ventilation openings must not be sealed. The cabin light and its installation must have a splash-pro- of design and be suitable for an ambient temperature of 140°C. Therefore only an approved sauna light with max. 40W may be installed with the sauna stove.

• This equipment can be used by children of 8 years and older and by people with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or those with no experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have received instruction in how to use the equipment safely and understand the dangers which result from such use. Children are not allowed to play with the equipment. Unless supervised, children are not allowed to clean the equipment or carry out user-level maintenance work.

Karibu_Anl._ Bio-Saunaofen_37.468.30.indd 10Karibu_Anl._ Bio-Saunaofen_37.468.30.indd 10 13.05.20 16:5713.05.20 16:57Note: The control equipment may be destroyed even if it is incorrectly connected only once. The warranty will be voided if the electrical connection is not correct. Instructions for the electrician DIN VDE 0100 and Accident Prevention Regulation BGV A2 must be observed for connecting the stove and all electrical systems. An external all-pole disconnecting device with full isolation according to overvoltage category III must be installed. Important: Mains connection leads must be fl exible cables with polychlorophene sheaths. No connection leads are supplied with the stove. All the cables installed inside the cabin must be capable of withstanding temperatures of at least 140 °C. Heat-resistant silicon cables must be used. The minimum cross-section of the connection cable and the minimum size of the sauna cabin are shown in the table (page 5 Table 1). A connection diagram is affi xed to the inside of the duct cover. Please note that for safety reasons live cables are not allowed to be routed visibly along the internal walls of the cabin. In prefabricated sauna cabins the wall element with the air supply opening generally has empty cable conduits or a duct for routing the cable. If your cabin does not have any cable routing preparations, we recommend that you install a connection socket (not supplied) to the outside of the cabin. Drill a hole in the cabin wall near the cable infeed from the stove and the connection socket. Thread the cable through the hole to the external connection socket. All cables must be protected from damage. This can be achieved using installation ducting/piping or using wooden cover The sauna heater must not be used without a suitable protective device! Installation is only allowed to be carried out by a qualifi ed person. Com- pliance with EN 60335-2-35 and installation and fi re protection measure requirements applicable at the place of use is mandatory! Test the insulation resistance The resistance values between the various conductor terminals and the case (protective earth) can be measured using an insulation resistance measuring unit. The total insulation resistance between the conductor terminals and case (protective earth) must defi nitely be greater than 1 MOhm.Ohm values of the stoves 33 – 39 Ω Bio-Kombiofen 9 kW.

Fig 5 2 x Wall bracket 4 x Securing screws (wood screws) 5 x 35 Screws 4 x M5 x 12 Bottom panel Self-tapping screws 3.9 x 9.5 Terminal box Sauna heater foot Screws M5 x 12 4x Sauna heater foot Installation instructions Important. Do not use any fl oor coverings under the stove if they are made of infl ammable material such as wood, plastic, etc. Ceramic tiles are ideal for use in a sauna. The area under the stove may suffer discoloration, even on non-fl ammable fl ooring or joint material. No compensation will be paid for dis- coloration or damage to fl ooring or the sauna walls. The distance between the rear of the stove and the cabin wall depends on the design (wall mounting). The stove must be connected to the electricity supply before it is mounted on the wall holder. The sauna stove is designed for cabin sizes up to 9-14m³. Installing the sauna oven

• Affi x the feet on the rear wall of the oven the screws supplied (4 screws M5 x 12).

• Fasten the bottom panel to the inner sheath with 4 self-tapping screws

• Thread the mains cable into the terminal box through the hole provided for it.

• After making the electrical connection of the mains cable, close the cover on the terminal box again (with the spacer on the outside).

• Position the sauna oven in front of the air intake opening. Secure the wall bracket to the wall of the cabin using the wood screws supplied. Insert the stone grate (see description entitled ”Placing the sauna stones on the stone grate“, section entitled ”Cleaning and care“).

• For the installation of the sauna oven ensure that the vertical distance between the top of the sauna oven and the ceiling of the sauna booth is at least 110 cm and the horizontal (lateral) distance between the oven and the wall of the booth is at least 7 cm. The distance between the bottom of the oven and the fl oor depends on the design of the oven (adjustable feet). However, it should be ensured that the oven is not placed on a fl oor made of highly infl ammable material (wood, plastic fl ooring, etc.). Ideally ceramic tiles or the like should be used in the sauna. The distance between the rear wall of the oven and the wall of the booth also depends on the design (wall bracket).

• The distance between the oven safety grille or the bench and other infl ammable materials from the oven must be at least 7 cm. The height of the safety grille must be equal to the height of the oven at the front. Karibu_Anl._ Bio-Saunaofen_37.468.30.indd 11Karibu_Anl._ Bio-Saunaofen_37.468.30.indd 11 13.05.20 16:5713.05.20 16:5712

Connection diagram Bio-Saunaofen Oven type Connection rating in

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Karibu_Anl._ Bio-Saunaofen_37.468.30.indd 46Karibu_Anl._ Bio-Saunaofen_37.468.30.indd 46 13.05.20 16:5713.05.20 16:571. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights. We do not charge you for this guarantee.

2. Our guarantee only covers problems caused by material or manufacturing defects, and it is restricted to the

rectification of these defects or replacement of the device. Please note that our devices have not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Consequently, the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities. The following are also excluded from our guarantee: compensation for transport damage, damage caused by failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or damage caused by unprofessional installation, failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or current type), misuse or inappropriate use (such as overloading of the device or use of non-approved tools or accessories), failure to comply with the maintenance and safety regulations, ingress of foreign bodies into the device (e.g. sand, stones or dust), effects of force or external influences (e.g. damage caused by the device being dropped) and normal wear resulting from proper operation of the device. This applies in particular to rechargeable batteries for which we nevertheless issue a guarantee period of 12 months. The guarantee is rendered null and void if any attempt is made to tamper with the device.

3. The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims

should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. This also applies when an on-site service is used.

4. In order to assert your guarantee claim, please send your defective device postage free to the address shown

below. Please enclose either the original or a copy of your sales receipt or another dated proof of purchase. Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place, as it is your proof of purchase. It would help us if you could describe the nature of the problem in as much detail as possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee then your device will either be repaired immediately and returned to you, or we will send you a new device.