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Infra Red Sauna Owners Manual

Oceanic Saunas,Pountney Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4HX T: +44 (0) 1902 871 301 sales@oceanic-saunas.co.uk oceanic-saunas.co.uk

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Contents

1.Important Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.Important - Before Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.Infra-Red Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4.Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

5.About Infrared Sauna Bathing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

6.Rules of Sauna Bathing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6.1. Begin with a shower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6.2. The first sauna session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6.3. Before leaving the cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6.4. Steam Heat Boost (mini steam generator only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6.5. How often can you use the sauna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

7.Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7.1. Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7.2. Dryness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7.3. After using the sauna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7.4. Drying Room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

8.Care and maintenance of your sauna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8.1. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8.2. Timber Floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8.3. Stone, Ceramic or PVC floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8.4. Benches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8.5. Timber Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8.6. Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8.7. Running Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8.8. Overheating cut-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8.9. Electrical faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

9. Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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1. Important Warnings

Do not use the sauna if you are under the influence of alcohol or have just eaten a heavy, meal. Do not use the sauna without prior medical advice if any of the following are applicable to you:-

? Elderly persons ? Pregnancy ? Heart disease ? Skin disorder that is aggravated by heat ? Any other complaint which you are unsure about taking a sauna ? Heart or Blood pressure disorders ? Diabetic or suffer from excess fluid retention ? Remove all jewellery and metal objects from your body. These will heat up quickly and could burn you. ? Please read The First Sauna Session instructions before using the cabin for the first time. ? Never allow children unless accompanied by adults to use the sauna. ? Do not smoke in the sauna room ? Avoid using the sauna room immediately after strenuous exercise ? Leave the sauna room at once if you feel sleepy, sick or uncomfortable ? Ensure there is good ventilation for the sauna room ? We do not recommend this product is used by children under 16 years old unless they are supervised by an

adult ? This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities or lack of experience unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use by a person responsible for their safety ? Commercial operators should post a notice of these precautions in a prominent position ? We recommend a maximum single session time of 15 minutes a maximum of 3 sessions with 10 minutes breaks in any 24 hour period.

2. Important - Before Assembly

? Read the manual before installation and operation and then keep it for reference ? This equipment must be installed by competent person ? This equipment must be connected to an electrical supply of the correct rating ? Disconnect the power supply before exposing electrical connections ? The sauna cabin should not be used for any other purpose ? Do not cover the infra-red emitters or allow contact with flammable materials such as toweling ? Risk

of fire. ? Do not touch the infra-red emitters when operational as they will be very hot ? When this heater is used in an unsupervised and/or public location with the advanced timer setting an

interlock must be provided for the door ? see further details under door interlock in chapters 3 & 4 of the assembly instructions.

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? Plug cabin into the mains and switch on. Ensure that the automatic trip switch located on the control box is set to on.

? Press the on/off button on the key pad to switch the cabin on. The red power LED will be red and the heat LED will be green.

? To set the time, press set once, then use the up and down arrow buttons until the required time is displayed, press entre to confirm.

? To set the temperature, press set twice, then use the up and down arrow buttons until the required temperature is displayed, press entre to confirm. Once the required temperature is reached the heat LED will switch off and the temperature LED will switch on.

? Please note: We recommend setting the cabin temperature to around 60?c in order to obtain the most benefit from the infrared emitters.

? The light button on the key pad will switch on the cabins white lights, and will activate the chromo-therapy light button (Deluxe & Stauna only)

? To activate the chromo-therapy lights press the blue button to switch the lights on, pushing again to cycle through the colours, one setting will allow the lights to automatically cycle.

? Steam Operation ? follow the instructions provided with the mini steamer ? we suggest you use the steamer for a maximum of 15 minutes when used in combination with your infra -red sauna bath ?this is approximately 1 fill of water

4. Introduction

The Finns have a saying which implies "There are as many ways of using the sauna as there are Finns". The procedure outlined below is intended as a guide, you will no doubt find the method that suits you best as you proceed.

5. About Infrared Sauna Bathing

Visible, ultra-violet and infra-red are all part of the light spectrum known as EMR (electromagnetic radiation); each type has different wave lengths that give rise to specific properties; in the case of infra-red rays they stimulate the skin with a warming and heating sensation. Unlike a traditional sauna where the air is heated to an elevated temperature, in an infra-red sauna the rays pass through the air and directly stimulate the body, accordingly the air temperature measured on a thermometer will be much less in an infra-red cabin and it is not necessary to warm up the cabin for any length of time before you start using it. The infra-red rays are only transmitted when the emitters are glowing red ? if the set temperature is reached in the cabin the thermostat will cut off the power to the emitters and they will stop glowing and become less effective until the temperature reduces and they are switched back on. For most people the effect of infra heat on the skin is to start sweating skin pores open, superficial blood vessels dilate and the blood begins to circulate more quickly ? breathing and heart rate increase. It is recommended that you drink plenty of water before, during and after your sauna session to avoid dehydration. If you shower after your turn in the sauna cabin it is best to just rinse off with clean water i.e. without soap or shampoo.

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6. Rules of Sauna Bathing

Switch on the sauna and change the temperature to your desired setting - Allow 20 to 30 minutes for the cabin temperature to rise. This can be varied by the airflow vents, which should always allow some fresh air to flow through the cabin while in use. It is important that the temperature is comfortable as a Novice bather, this is probably around 50oC, more experienced bathers 60?C.

6.1. Begin with a shower Begin with a warm shower to remove surface dirt. Drying yourself afterwards as dry skin produces perspiration much more quickly once you enter the cabin

6.2. The first sauna session The limit of the heating up time is reached when you feel sufficiently hot and in need of cooling down. Beginners may need practice to judge this. The skin temperature will reach 39-40 C. The feeling - I've had sufficient I'd love cold water - is not always experienced on the first occasions we suggest therefore 8-12 minutes, at most 15 minutes. If you are using this infra red sauna for the first time or have recently taken any medication that could sensitise your skin a test session of no more than 10 minutes should be taken to check for any adverse skin reaction before using the sauna again.

6.3. Before leaving the cabin Sit as you would in a chair so that the circulatory system readjusts, avoid raising yourself quickly and jumping down, move calmly to the lower bench and out into open air Now take care to breathe deeply out and gently in while your air passages cool. You may walk up and down but before you feel shivery you must use cold water this will remove perspiration from your skin and is a powerful stimulus. Using a shower or a hosepipe, it is best to cool the areas farthest from your heart first. Feet, legs, hands, arms, trunk, now if you like use a cold plunge. The use of cold water constricts the blood vessels their re dilation is hastened by sitting quietly with your feet in warm water, (3-5 minutes) and you will experience a comfortable sensation of warmth along the whole length of your back. Beginners repeat the turn once, experienced bathers twice. More than 3 turns being no further benefit and may overtire. It is extremely important to cool off properly after the final turn otherwise after perspiration can occur into your clothing and if going out immediately afterwards a chill may be experienced. Relax in a warm atmosphere around 24oC cover yourself with a blanket or dressing gown if desired.

6.4. Steam Heat Boost (mini steam generator only) The mini steam generator will create a temporary heat boost, similar to ladling water over a traditional Finnish sauna heater. Fill the mini steam generator with water and switch to any of the three power settings, you will immediately feel a wave of heat spread throughout the sauna, as the humidity rises the conduction of heat to your skin is increased, which give the effect of a rise it temperature of about 10-20oC. Too high temperature and too much steam together can make a uncomfortable experience, getting this mix right for you is the key. A few drops of essence in the mini steam generator will impart a pleasant fragrance to the sauna.

6.5. How often can you use the sauna The majority of regular sauna bathers aim to take one session each week usually on the same day. Certainly the benefits of a sauna session usually last about a week. The rhythm of a weekly cycle is in harmony with other body cycles. Twice a week is also acceptable. No harm would be sustained, by more frequent use the benefits will not increase. Some users may find too frequent use will give the opposite effect: Instead of good restful sleep the pattern becomes disturbed, irritable and subsequent bad temper. The moral is don't over do it!

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7. Helpful Hints

7.1. Timing Unless a clock is situated such that it can be seen through the window in the sauna door you may not be able to judge time accurately and in this case we recommend you purchase a sauna sand timer

7.2. Dryness When bathing, some bathers, may find their nasal passages become dry. Placing a moistened face cloth to your nose may easily relieve this. You may find a drop or two of cologne on the cloth refreshing too.

7.3. After using the sauna After using the sauna, leave the ventilator shutter open to keep the sauna smelling fresh and sweet. Switch off the heaters at the controls and at the 13amp socket. The sauna is what you make of it: it cleanses the skin, improves the complexion, eases tired muscles, provides relaxation and that feeling of well-being which nothing else can give. Remember, take it slowly at first, don't stay in too long, do relax afterwards and don't forget to ask your friends round.

7.4. Drying Room Your sauna makes an excellent drying room for your laundry. You can also dry your washing in the residual heat after the sauna has been used. NOTE: Never place anything on top of the heaters and always check that everything has been removed before turning the sauna on again.

8. Care and maintenance of your sauna

8.1. General The essence of good sauna care is cleanliness.

8.2. Timber Floor (Not Floor Mats) Keep well varnished. Clean with dustpan and brush or vacuum cleaner Occasionally wash with soap and wipe dry.

8.3. Stone, Ceramic or PVC floor Use dustpan and brush or vacuum cleaner. Wash with soap and water or proprietary cleaner

8.4. Benches Scrub with soap and water and rinse with clean water Wipe down to dry. Some discolouration (darkening) will take place over a period of time. Dark blue or black discolouration means that the timber has been left wet and not allowed to dry. This can happen if, say, the sauna pail is left standing on the bench.

8.5. Timber Door The door may shrink slightly with use and age. To overcome this problem, the ball catch may be adjusted Don't allow the door to get wet such as might happen if the sauna is installed too near a shower or plunge pool. Water will cause the door to swell and possibly warp. This problem would not be covered by the guarantee.

8.6. Ventilation Leave the ventilator open when the sauna is not being used.

8.7. Running Costs The largest infra red model 5 sauna will on average consume 1.5kw per hour (~20p) including heating and bathing time. Figures for commercial saunas are available upon request.

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8.8. Overheating cut-out All saunas are fitted with a built-in thermal cut-out that trips automatically if the temperature in the sauna rises above a safe level. The reset button is located in the remote thermostat. If you cannot ascertain what caused the increase in sauna temperature, do not attempt to reset the sauna, but either notify Oceanic Saunas Ltd, or call in a qualified electrician. 8.9. Electrical faults If an electrical fault develops, turn off power and unplug sauna, then notify Oceanic Saunas Ltd or call in a qualified electrician.

9. Safety

We recommend that sauna operators should regularly check the safety and security of the following items: Benches Make sure that these are in good condition and securely fixed. Always bear in mind the number and the weight of the bathers that might use your sauna at one time.

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Oceanic Saunas,Pountney Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4HX T: +44 (0) 1902 871 301 sales@oceanic-saunas.co.uk oceanic-saunas.co.uk

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