Custom Installation Guide
Custom Installation Guide
INSTALLATION MANUAL
VERSION 08082022 Custom
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I N STA L L AT I O N M A N UA L
Custom VERSION 08082022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Installation .............................................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 23
Warranty .................................................................................................. 25
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CUSTOM INFRARED SAUNA INVENTORY
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Below are electrical components detail.
*It is recommended to review the following sections in the National Electrical Code (NEC), chapters 1, 2,
3, 4, & Part IX (Electric Radiant Heating Panels and Heating Panel Sets) before installation.
*Please secure any permits required for your locale before installation.
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Sauna Control Panel
120 V 1350 W 15 A
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LUMBER AND HARDWARE
All lumber included in the container is premium eucalyptus hardwood or basswood imported from
Southeast Asia and shipped nationally from our warehouse in Lenexa, KS.
Timbers included are premium eucalyptus or basswood heater cabinetry (grill and box), premium
eucalyptus or basswood tongue-and-groove sauna siding, premium eucalyptus or basswood bench
slatting and wooden supports, and premium eucalyptus or basswood trim.
All tongue-and-groove siding is dimensioned in 4 and 6-foot lengths to be cut to length for custom sauna
paneling with accompanying eucalyptus or basswood wood trim for concealing kerf lines, wood seams,
and end-grain(s).
Bench slats are dimensioned in 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6-foot lengths to be cut to length for custom sauna benching.
*Not included for construction: fasteners, furring strips, and heater cabinetry blocking framing.
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EUCALYPTUS OR BASSWOOD T&G SIDING
20 mm (~.787 in) 100 mm (~3.93 in) 600 mm (~1.9 ft) Eucalyptus or TNG1060_EUCA
Basswood /BASS
20 mm (~.787 in) 100 mm (~3.93 in) 1000 mm (~3.2 ft) Eucalyptus or TNG10100_
Basswood EUCA/BASS
20 mm (~.787 in) 100 mm (~3.93 in) 1250 mm (~4.1 ft) Eucalyptus or TNG10125_
Basswood EUCA/BASS
20 mm (~.787 in) 100 mm (~3.93 in) 1500 mm (~4.9 ft) Eucalyptus or TNG10150_
Basswood EUCA/BASS
20 mm (~.787 in) 100 mm (~3.93 in) 1850 mm (~6.0 ft) Eucalyptus or TNG10185_
Basswood EUCA/BASS
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SAUNA WALL PANELING CUTLIST
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EUCALYPTUS OR BASSWOOD HEATER CABINETRY
48 mm (~.157 in) 270 mm (~10.6 in) 1080 mm (~3.54 ft) Eucalyptus or H1D
Basswood
48 mm (~.157 in) 470 mm (~18.5 in) 1080 mm (~3.54 ft) Eucalyptus or H1B
Basswood
48 mm (~.157 in) 910 mm (~35.2 in) 1080 mm (~3.54 ft) Eucalyptus or H2B
Basswood
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EUCALYPTUS OR BASSWOOD BENCH SLATS
1 2’ 4’ 3’ Eucalyptus or BS41095-E
Basswood
1 2’ 4’ 6’ Eucalyptus or BS410185-E
Basswood
1 2’ 4’ 7’ Eucalyptus or BS410215-E
Basswood
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INSTALLATION
Installing your Sunlighten custom infrared sauna requires knowledge in carpentry, indoor electrical
wiring, HVAC, and industrial electronics. Sunlighten recommends hiring certified professional
contractors skilled in carpentry and indoor electrical wiring, as well as acquiring all necessary
building permits before starting the installation of your custom infrared sauna(s). All commercial
sauna installations will need all necessary sprinklers added during installation as recommended by
their respective municipalities, fire protection agencies, and building codes. Sunlighten recommends
meeting all code compliances applicable for your municipality.
All electrical work is to be done by a certified professional electrician. Sunlighten does not issue
electrical design drawings for specific sauna builds. Sunlighten only issues electrical wiring and
electronic record documentation on its specific electrical components and products to aid your
electrician in designing an appropriate electrical circuit for your specific sauna design and your
specific building area.
The following information is provided so your electrician can understand what is needed to wire
sauna heaters and heater controls in your particular custom sauna(s). Sunlighten will not recommend
a particular design for your custom sauna project or electrical outlet.
Warning: To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage and fire, turn off the sauna from
the electrical power supply when not in use for extended periods. Keep all liquids away from the
heating panels and electronics. Keep flammable objects and corrosive chemical substances away
from the sauna. Do not operate sauna if it is not on a dedicated electrical circuit or has a damaged
power main or wiring. If the sauna is not working properly or an odor persists, immediately turn off
the sauna. Do not leave the sauna unattended while turned on or in use. Never cover heater panels
with towels, mats, garments, etc. Install sauna in an area that is dry and protected from the weather.
Installation of the sauna in an area below standard room temperature can increase warm up time.
General construction design plans for your specific sauna are provided upon deposit and require
customer approval for general overall design intent before an order is placed for procurement of
sauna materials. General design plans for your sauna contain all relevant floor plan view(s), ceiling
plan view(s), and elevated view(s) needed for customer approval. Other design services may be
provided upon request. Additional construction supplements, such as detailed cut lists and assembly
instructions will be provided upon request for sauna-specific tongue-and-groove paneling, sauna
benching, bench support cabinet hanging, and ceiling light installation. Electrical wiring drawings
will not be provided for specific sauna designs.
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ELECTRONIC INSTALLATION REFERENCE
The electrical wiring for the heater cabinetry is not provided and must be specified by your
electrician to accommodate your custom sauna design. The following information is provided so
your electrician is equipped with the necessary information to wire the heaters and heater controls
in your custom sauna. Sunlighten will not recommend a particular design or configuration for your
sauna project or electrical outlet.
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POWER CONTROL CABLE INSTALL (2)
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HEATER PANEL INSTALL
The Far Infrared heater assemblies can be mounted directly to the plywood wall using the predrilled
mounting holes of the heater box assembly’s interior frame. The electrical connections are made
using the 12” whips extending from the right side of the heater box. These connections can be made
on the outside of the box and pushed inside the box once fully connected, similar to a light fixture. If
you are using a metal or plastic conduit to run the electrical around the sauna room, you can bring the
conduit up to the back of the heater box and enter the assembly through the knock-outs. Depending
on your installation or local code requirements, a junction box can be mounted to the knock-out
plate and fixed to the plate with self-taping screws.
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WIRING POWER CONTROL BOARD
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FULL SPECTRUM HEATERS
The full spectrum heaters are designed to be mounted in a corner and pointed outward at
a 45-degree angle. The mounting hardware can be repositioned and mounted on a flat
surface pointing straight outwards. The power lead into the heater can be connected to the
sauna’s 120v supply using the whip coming out of the bottom of the assembly. A hardwired
connection using spade or bullet style connectors is the most common, however the whip
can be connected to a plug (NEMA 5-15) and plugged into a wall mounted receptacle. This
receptacle can be mounted to the wall behind the heater assembly and hidden from plain sight.
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WIRING L1 TO POWER CONTROL BOARD
1 2 3 4
1. Take L1 wire quick connect connector and attach it onto F1 quick connect terminal on
Sunlighten power control board
2. Take L1 wire quick connect connector and attach OUT1 onto N1 quick connect terminal on
Sunlighten power control board
3. Take OUT1 wire quick connect connector and attach it onto heater panel bullet connector
1. Take L2 wire quick connect connector and attach it onto L1 quick connect terminal on
Sunlighten power control board
2. Take L2 wire quick connect connector and attach it onto F2 quick connect terminal on
Sunlighten power control board
3. Take L2 wire quick connect connector from OUT2 and attach it onto N2 quick connect
terminal on Sunlighten power control board
4. Take L2 wire quick connect connector from OUT2 and attach it onto heater panel bullet connector
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CIRCUIT WIRING
The Controller is composed of a Power Board and Control Panel, designed for 3 wire, 25A 240V
operation for reduced amperage. The heaters, rated at 120V, must only be used in series parallel.
Wiring and enclosures are not provided.
The labeling on the board is as follows: The two 120V inputs on the board are labeled L1+N1 and
L2+N2, with each input connected to your 120V phases Line1 and Line2 (Conventional electrical
nomenclature identifies L1 and L2 as line one and line two of one 240V input). A separate neutral line
needs to be supplied to the heaters outside of the PC board. This line will connect directly to the neutral
busbar.
Also, L1 on the board has two lugs, one on the PC board and one on the fuse. The lug on the PC board
feeds the DC electronic power supply. You will need to make an additional Y connection off the L2
side of the 120V input to accommodate the two lugs. Lug or “blade” size is 6 mm. You will need quick
connectors of this size to terminate your wires for the inputs and outputs.
To summarize:
INPUT 1
• F1 = Line 1 (ungrounded conductor phase 1, black wire)
• OUT1 on Fuse to N1 on PC Board
• Output 1 on PC Board – first leg of heater panels (heaters connected in series parallel)
INPUT 2
• F2 = Line 1 (ungrounded conductor phase 1, black wire) – Y-connection to L1 on PC Board
• OUT2 on Fuse – to N2 on PC Board
• Output 2 on PC Board – Second leg heater panels (heaters connected in series parallel)
The ground is only used on an electrical enclosure you would provide for the H-C1 circuit board. An
8”x 8” or larger wiring enclosure for the Power Board is recommended. The heater load should be
divided between OUT1 and OUT2. Each of the two relays on the circuit board can handle a maximum
of 8 heaters total. You can wire a total of 8 heaters to OUT1 and 8 heaters to OUT2. This gives a
maximum of 8 parallel connected heaters or 16 heaters per Power Board. The two leads on each heater
are terminated with female “bullet” connectors which are 5 mm ID. The red leads will connect to the
120V power supply, and the white leads will connect to the neutral line. You can terminate your wiring
with the matching 5mm OD bullet connectors or remove the bullet connector and use your wiring
connector.
A 4-pin Control Cable is provided to connect the Power Board with the low voltage Control Panel. It
is six feet long to provide flexibility in positioning the Control Panel relative to the Power Board. The
Control Panel is the keypad/display module and is made to be surface-mounted. The Control Panel
biases the temperature reading from the board-mounted temperature probe.
*Note: Your electrician should run a 4-wire, 10 guage 25A, 240 V line to the supplied circuit board.
This type of wire includes 2 - hot legs, 1 - neutral leg, and a ground wire.
Wire SoloCarbon heater panels in series parallel to the circuit board (120 V to each heater).
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Each sauna circuit can support up to 5760 watts.
Any amount of power over this number will
require a second circuit to be supplied. Both
circuits can be controlled through one controller
when using our Booster board. This board will
take the signal from each circuit board and
boost the signal up to 5v to the control panel. A
maximum of 2 circuits can be run through this
booster board.
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HOW TO INSTALL TONGUE-AND-GROOVE SIDING
Tongue-and-groove siding refers to a type of siding that has under and overlapping edges that interlock
to form a durable, weather-resistant surface. Below is a simple, comprehensive guide to installing tongue-
and-groove siding from beginning to end.
Now that you have begun to install the siding, you will need to install the first and subsequent rows, as
well as maneuver around obstacle areas such as a window(s) and door(s).
5. CORNERS
For inside corners, the siding is typically positioned against either a trim strip or an adjoining wall.
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6. SECOND-ROW INSTALLATION
To begin installation of the second row of siding, start again above the first piece of wood you have installed.
The piece of siding installed above the initial piece should be a different length, so the edges are not uniform
throughout. This piece should be hammered down so the tongue-and-groove interlock to create a strong
siding, and then nailed in like the initial row. Continue this method for the rest of the row.
7. SUBSEQUENT ROWS
Repeat this process for all subsequent rows to completion. You can choose to use the same length of
wood for the first piece of siding and every other row, or you can choose to be more random in your
length selections, depending on your desired look. Be sure to use a different length than the previous
row when starting a new one to make the siding more secure and weatherproof.
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120 V 20 A CIRCUIT WIRING DIAGRAM
(Single Power Control Board Installation)
D
TEMP SENSOR
J2
All heaters in parallel in 120V power system
J1
LED
C
J1
GROUND
POST
TRANS OUT F3
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N1
B
TRANS IN
D1 N1
F1
OUT1 L1 120V
OUT1
L1
Circle A – Incoming L2 needs to be
OUT2
spliced onto this L1 pin. If incoming L1
A
N2
line is connected here, the control panel
will not power on.
F2
D2 L2 L2 120V
OUT2 Circle B – All Neutral lines will be
connected together and tied back to the
breaker panel.
N2 Circle C – The incoming Ground wire can
be screwed down to the ground post
inside the metal junction box.
Circle D – The temp sensor is only
included if your control panel is mounted
externally. An internal control panel has
a temp sensor built into the panel.
SAUNA OPERATION
Temperature Sensor
Top Display
Control Functions
1 Time Display
2 Time Control
3 Power
4 Temperature Display
5 Temperature Control
Bottom Display
CONTROL PANEL
1. Plug in sauna
2. Press the On/Off button to activate your sauna
3. Top Display: Press arrow Up or Down to set desired session time (sauna heaters will
automatically turn off when time has reached or been set to 0)
4. Bottom Display: Press arrow Up or Down to set desired temperature
Note: Press both temperature arrows simultaneously to change from Celsius to Fahrenheit. After 5 seconds
the display will show actual interior temperature.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
ISSUE SOLUTION
An electrical component Check all connections - a newly assembled unit with a non-functioning electrical
is not working after component (control panel, heater panels, lights, speakers) will most likely have a
assembling missed or loose connection.
Sauna has no power There could be a tripped breaker due to a power surge or not being plugged into a
dedicated outlet. Flip the breaker switch (a round, black reset button located to the left of
the power box on the roof). If there is still no power, check the power cord connections on
the roof and make sure they are secure. Also verify the outlet power.
Slow warm-up time Ensure each wall panel is heating and that you have the correct electrical
specifications on a dedicated circuit.
E1 Error Message on The E1 error code indicates a broken temperature sensor on the board. Please
Control Panel contact Customer Care for troubleshooting assistance and a replacement.
*For other troubleshooting questions, please contact customer care at 877-292-0020 ext. 4.
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HEALTH & SAFETY
Our infrared saunas operate with the same efficacy in your home as in a medical facility. Like
all professional equipment, you may put yourself at risk if you do not fully understand how
to use the sauna. Infrared sauna use as creating a cure for or treating any disease is neither
implied nor should be inferred. Drinking an electrolyte-replacing water or a sports drink is
strongly recommended before and after use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Never sleep inside the sauna while it is on.
• Do not use harsh cleaning agents on the interior of the sauna.
• Do not stack or store objects on top of or inside the sauna.
• Do not use during an electrical storm, as there is a remote risk of shock.
• Altering or tampering with any electrical connections on the power supply is
dangerous and will void the warranty.
• Do not attempt a repair without consulting Sunlighten first. Unauthorized repair
attempts will void the warranty.
PRECAUTIONS
If any of the below apply to you, consult your physician prior to sauna use:
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WARRANTY
Warranty covers normal use for the product and is defined as three (3) years for heaters and one
(1) year for electronics. Warranty is limited to replacement parts only and does not include costs for
shipping warranty parts after 90 day(s) receipt of goods. Any cost of labor and/or service technicians
is not included.
This warranty extends only to the original retail or wholesale purchaser of the sauna and terminated
upon transfer of ownership. The sauna must be installed and used within one year of the
manufactured date. Freight charges to and from the customer are the responsibility of the customer.
This includes freight charges for parts shipped to enable the services of the sauna.
This warranty is void if the sauna has been altered, misused, abused, or exposed to water. Such
instances shall include operation or maintenance of the sauna in deviation to the published
instructions. The warranty extends only to the manufacturing defects and does not cover the
damages resulting from mishandling of the product by the owner.
Sunlighten Corp. shall not be liable for the loss of use of the sauna or other incidental or
consequential damages. Under no circumstances shall Sunlighten Corp. or any of its representatives
be held liable for injury to any persons or damages to any properties. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
ATTENTION: Shipping damage must be notated on the Bill of Lading (BOL). Sunlighten must be
notified of any damage to your sauna within two (2) business days of signing the BOL. Failure to
notify Sunlighten within the established time frame will result in the owner taking full responsibility
for cost of all replacement parts, including shipping and handling fees.
Return Policy
Buyer may cancel and return the Goods to Seller, subject to the terms and conditions of this
document, if Buyer provides written notice to Seller within thirty (30) days of Buyer’s receipt of the
Goods that Buyer does not accept the Goods.
In the event the Buyer elects to cancel the order and return the Goods pursuant to this Paragraph,
Buyer shall assume all risk of loss and transportation and handling charges in connection therewith.
Seller reserves the right to refuse to refund any deposit or payment or cancel any payment due and
owing until such time as Seller (a) is in receipt of the Goods; (b) has inspected the Goods; and, (c)
in Seller’s discretion, has found such Goods to be free of damage. ALL RETURNED GOODS MUST
BE IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING. In addition to other legal and equitable remedies available to
Seller, Seller may refuse to refund all or any portion of any deposit or payment or cancel any
payment due and owing if the Buyer fails to fully comply with or violates the terms and conditions of
this document.
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WARRANTY CONTINUED
Generated computer aided drafting (CAD) design of sauna(s) and related design/visualization
services, drawing(s), file(s) and virtual asset(s) costs are non-refundable. $1,000 will be withheld from
any refund to account for costs incurred throughout the design phase of custom sauna.
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