HUUM CLIFF Manuel D'installation Et D'utilisation page 10

SAUNA ROOM
Wall materials and insulating of the sauna room
In a sauna with electric heating, all massive heat accumulating wall surfaces (glass and
concrete walls, brick, plaster, etc.) should be insulated to use the electric heater with
optimal output. This prevents heat loss in the sauna room and overheating of the heater.
Sufficient insulation of the sauna room wall:
1. An insulation layer of 50-100mm thickness is installed (foam insulation
boards covered with a vapour barrier foil suit well).
2. Aluminium foil or other reflective material on top of the insulation material
without a vapour barrier. The joints are covered with foil tape.
3. 10mm ventilation gap (recommended) is left between the moisture barrier
and the lining board with spacers.
4. 12-16 mm wooden lining board is suitable for interior finishing.
Before installing the lining boards, check the power cables and
reinforcements in the walls that are necessary for e.g. installation of a
heater and a sauna bench.
5. To prevent moisture from the floor, the distance between the board and the
floor should be at least 100 mm.
6. There is a minimum ventilation gap of 5 mm between the wall and ceiling
board.
7. Wooden sauna surfaces should be coated with sauna wax or oil to prevent
dirt being absorbed into the wood.
Ceiling of the sauna room
To optimize the heater's output, the recommended height of the sauna room is
2100 - 2300 mm. In case of a higher sauna room, it is advisable to lower the ceiling,
thus reducing the volume of the sauna room.
1. The minimum permissible height of the sauna room for HUUM CLIFF electric
heater is 2175 mm.
2. The distance between the top step of the sauna bench and the ceiling
should be between 1100 and 1300 mm.
3. The ceiling of the sauna room should be insulated in the same way as the
walls of the room.
ATTENTION! When covering the walls or ceiling with heat protection (e.g. with
mineral tiles), a sufficient ventilation gap should be left between the materials.
Installing tiles directly on a wall or ceiling surface can cause dangerous
overheating of wall or ceiling materials.
ATTENTION! Check with the authorities responsible for fire safety which parts of
the firewall can be insulated. It is forbidden to insulate flues in use.
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