C-SERIES INSTALLATION
& ELECTRICAL
INSTRUCTIONS
4KW & 5KW
240V / 1 PHASE
Thank you for purchasing our Homecraft H-Series sauna heater. This Classic
heater is one of North America’s longest manufactured sauna heaters and is built
in Surrey, B.C Canada. Thank you for your purchase and we know you will love
your sauna.
Sincerely
Kyle Wilson
President
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CONTACT US.
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Electrical Specifications
Model
C-Series
C-Series
Watts
Voltage
Phase
Control
Circuit
Breaker
Wire 90' C
copper
4000w
240v
1
Tke2-2
30amp
10
5000w
240v
1
Tke2-2
30amp
10
Heater Specifications
MODEL
WEIGHT
CLEARANCE
TO CEILING
MINIMUM
ROOM SIZE
MAXIMUM
ROOM SIZE
C-Series 4kw
42 lbs.
42'’ Inches
7.07 m3
(100 ft3)
8.5 m3
(150 ft3)
C-Series 5kw
42 lbs
42'’ Inches
8.5 m3
(150 ft3)
10.47 m3
(250 ft3)
MINIMUM
CEILING
HEIGHT
78'’ Inches
78'’ Inches
Table of Contents
Page 1: Cover Page
Page 2: Electrical & Heater Guide
Page 3: Table of Contents
Page 4: General Warnings
Page 5: Heater Installation & Rock Placement
Page 6: Electrical Wiring Diagram
Page 7: Relay Box & Temperature Sensor Installation
Page 8: Digital Control Installation
Page 9: Warranty
Page 10: Our guide to great sauna use
GENERAL WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
1.1 ELECTRICAL WIRING ROUTING
ALL WIRING TO THE SAUNA HEATER AND ACCESSORIES MUST BE ROUTED AWAY FROM ANY DIRECT
RADIATION FROM THE SAUNA HEATER
1.2. WATER SPRAY
NEVER SUBJECT THE SAUNA HEATER OR CONTROL COMPONENTS TO DIRECT WATER SPRAY
1.3. SHOWER HEAD
NEVER INSTALL A SHOWER HEAD ABOVE THE SAUNA HEATER
1.4. FREQUENT HIGH LIMIT SWITCH FAULTS
IF THE MANUALLY RESETTABLE TEMPERATURE-LIMITING CONTROL TRIPS FREQUENTLY, A
QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN SHOULD BE CONTACTED
1.5. FIRE PREVENTION
CAUTION: AVOID A FIRE, DO NOT PLACE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ON SAUNA HEATER
ATTENTION : ÉVITEZ LES INCENDIES, NE PLACEZ AUCUNE MATIÈRE COMBUSTIBLE SUR LE
1.6. APPROVED CONTACTORS
CAUTION: USE ONLY A CONTACTOR APPROVED FOR 250 000 ENDURANCE CYCLES
ATTENTION : UTILISER UNIQUEMENT UN CONTACTEUR APPROUVÉ POUR 250 000 CYCLES DE
1.7. MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
THE OWNER MUST IMPLEMENT A MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR THE SAUNA HEATER AND INSPECT
THE SAUNA HEATER AT THE END OF EACH DAY TO ENSURE THE SAUNA HEATER IS TURNED OFF
2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL WIRING AND HOOK-UP SHOULD BE DONE BY A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN. ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION BY A NON-CERTIFIED PERSON VOIDS THE WARRANTY. NEVER INSTALL ELECTRICAL
WIRING SUCH THAT IT COULD BE EXPOSED TO HEAT RADIATING FROM THE SAUNA HEATER. THE
CONTROL BOX MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SAUNA ROOM. DO NOT INSTALL ANY
ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE SAUNA ROOM.
NOTE: NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ARE PERMITTED UNDER THE HEATER. EXAMPLES OF THIS ARE
DUCKBOARD, TOWELS, PAPER TOWELS, ETC.
C-Series Sauna Heater Installation
Homecraft sauna heaters come fully assembled. Mounting hardware is supplied with the heater.
Please remove the plastic protective coating on the outside of the heater after the sauna heater is
completely installed and always before the initial start-up
Mounting the Sauna heater:
1. The C-series sauna heaters are to be installed 12'’ from the floor and need to have 42'’ of space
above the heater to the ceiling to meet safety requirements to combustible materials.
2. The C-Series heaters are small and compact and can be mounted normally on the wall as well as
corner mounted.
3. Place the heater on the wall and with a marker safely mark where the brackets should go. Ensure
the heater is level and meets the safety requirements to combustibles before securing the
brackets to the wall.
4. Lay the heater on the floor and remove the bottom plate. Open the appropriate knock-outs in
the electrical box and install a seal-tight connector. Connect the wiring as shown in the wiring
diagram and secure the bottom plate.
5. Ensure the meets the distance to combustible safety distances
6. The thermostat temperature sensor should be mounted inside the sauna room in line with the
heater 2.5'’ from the ceiling. If the sensor bulb is not positioned correctly, tripping of the high
limit switch will occur.
7. Ensure that a heater guard is placed around the heater for safety and that the heater guard
maintains the safe distances to the sauna heater.
8. Fill the heater rock basket with igneous rocks. NOTE: This sauna heater should never be
operated without rocks.
Rock Placement:
To many rocks will suffocate the heat inside of the sauna heater causing the high-limit safety switch
to turn the heater off. Ensure proper airflow around the rocks. Ensure that the sauna rocks are not
packed together too tightly in the rock basket. Cool air is entering the heater at the bottom, being
heated by the elements, and rising through the top of the
heater. If airflow is impeded due to rock placement, superheated air will build up inside the heater
resulting in the Temperature High Limit Switch tripping. When installing rocks, place the first layer of
rocks scattered over the screen leaving approximately 50% of the screen
exposed. Place each additional layer of rocks across the gaps so there will be good airflow. Stack the
rocks loose and high, NOT tight and low. Use all rocks provided.
Electrical Wiring Diagram
Sauna Heater Installation
Relay Control Box Installation
The “Relay Control Box” contains the 24 volt Class II transformer and a magnetic contactor.
The Relay Control Box can be surface mounted or flush wall mounted. This box needs to be
mounted in a location that you can access should servicing be required. Note that 3658
mm (12 feet) of 18/4 wire is supplied with this control for connecting the Relay Control Box
to the Wall Control Panel so be sure to keep within this distance.
Caution: Use only a contactor approved for 250,000 cycles
Attention: Utiliser uniquement un contacteur approuvé pour cycles ce fonctionnement
Connect the 18/4 wire to the appropriate connections in the Relay Control Box. If more
than the supplied 18/4 wire is needed for your installation, you can order additional wire
from HOMECRAFT or purchase 18/4 wire locally. Do not splice into the supplied wires if you
are short.
Be sure to connect colored wires consistently between the Relay Control Box and the Wall
Control Panel as per the wiring diagram (See page 8)
Temperature Sensor Installation
Step 1: Attach the Temperature Sensor, with the supplied connectors, to the 3658mm (12
Ft) length of 18/2 wire. If you require a longer distance between the sensor and the Digital
Sauna Control buy a new continuous length of 18/2 wire and attach the sensor to it. Do not
slice into the wire supplied.
Step 2: Be sure to run the 18/2 wire inside the insulated stud space in the sauna wall.
Step 3: Be sure to leave a little slack in the 18/2 wire in the stud wall. Strip about 152mm
(6'') from the outer casing of the 18/2 pair, leaving the protective casing on the individual
leads. This will make it easier to attach the 18/2 wires to the sensor leads, and gives more
flexibility when pushing any excess wire back into the wall.
Step 4: The sensor wire should come out of the wall into the sauna room through a 5/8''
diameter hole so the sensor is positioned over the heater according to the heater
instructions (see figure 1)
Step 5: Do not hide or bury the sensor behind a cover other than the one supplied by
Homecraft. Incorrect installation of the sensor will negatively impact the heater operation,
cause nuisance high limit tripping (safety device in the heater), and compromise personal
and fire safety.
Digital Control for a Homecraft Sauna Heater:
A Digital wall-mount Sauna Control panel is precise and offers features for the safe operation of your
sauna heater. A normal sauna control is a Class-2 24volt circuit and does not require a GFI breaker. (**
usually a GFI breaker will not work with our sauna heaters) Be sure to check with your
local inspection authority.
The Homecraft Tke2-2 control will fit a standard 2-gang electrical box to
house the digital wall-mount control panel. This box should be mounted on the outside wall of the
sauna.
Connect the Thermistor inside the
sauna room above or in-line with the
heater 2.5'’ from the ceiling. Connect
the thermistor to the 18/2 wire and
connect to the back of the touchpad.
Connect the appropriate 18/4 wire from the touchpad to the contactor box
R = Red
B = Brown
G = Green
W= White
Homecraft Warranty
Warranty Terms:
The buyer is obligated to read the user manual and follow the instructions and requirements
presented. Damage to the product caused by not following the instructions or from improper
sauna use, or tampering of the heater will void the warranty. If there are any defects on the
sauna heater, where the manufacturer can be blamed, the buyer has the right to demand a
replacement or repair of the product. All complaints must happen within the time period of
the life of the warranty. The H-Series has a lifetime warranty on Manufactured components.
Warranty Terms:
Warranty applies only to electric heaters that have been used according to the instruction
manual.
Warranty does not cover heating elements as they are considered a consumable part
Warranty does not cover general wear that occurs from normal sauna use
Warrant does not apply when:
Product has been damaged by carelessness
Product has not been installed correctly
Product has been modified or tampered with
When the product is used with none Homecraft certified components (ie, controls, rocks)
Our Guide to a good sauna
A great sauna is experienced when you can find the perfect balance of Heat, Steam and Ventilation.
The Heat & Steam portion is where our Sauna heaters come into play and we have designed our
heaters with just that in mind. Heating up to the maximal allowable temperatures in North America
and designed to take water onto the
rocks to product the desired amount of steam & humidity to create an amazing sauna experience.
IT'S TIME TO SAUNA
1.Take a Shower before sauna use and dry off. Dry skin sweats faster then moist skin 2. First Session;
Stay in the sauna for around 15 minutes to get your first sweat.
a. Listen to your body and pay attention to how you are feeling.
b. Use a towel to protect your skin from the high heat of the wood
c. You can sit or lay down but before leaving sit up for a few minutes to d. The higher you sit the
hotter the temperature in the room
3.Cooling off: A cold bucket of water, a cold shower or ice bath are a great way to rejuvenate after the
session. Hot to cold therapy has proven benefits.
4.Resting Period: Move to some fresh air to relax your body. Use a bathrobe or tower to not cool down
to much. Usually a break from the sauna can be between 15-25 minutes. Oftentimes this is a social
time to relax with friends and enjoy time together.
5. Begin the sauna cycle once again and continue this for 2-3 full sessions to get the best benefits. The
purpose of the sauna is not to suffer but to create a formula of good heat, cold, community and
relaxation.
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