Both thermometers and hygrometers suitable for use in a sauna are available. As the effect of steam on people varies, it is impossible to give an exact, universally applicable bathing temperature or percentage of moisture. The bather’s own comfort is the best guide.
The sauna room should be equipped with proper ventilation to guarantee that the air is rich in oxygen and easy to breathe. See item 2.4., ”Ventilation of the Sauna Room”.
Bathing in a sauna is considered a refreshing experience and good for the health. Bathing cleans and warms your body, relaxes the muscles, soothes and alleviates oppression. As a quiet place, the sauna offers the opportunity to meditate.
1.5. Instructions for Bathing
•Begin by washing yourself; for example, by taking a shower.
•Stay in the sauna for as long as you feel comfortable. See item "1.6. Warnings".
•According to established sauna conventions, you must not disturb other bathers by speaking in a loud voice.
•Do not force other bathers from the sauna by throwing excessive amounts of water on the rocks.
•Forget all your troubles and relax.
•Cool your skin down as necessary.
•If you are in good health, you can have a swim if a swimming place or pool is available.
•Wash yourself properly after bathing. Have a drink of fresh water or a soft drink to bring your fluid balance back to normal.
•Rest for a while and let your pulse go back to normal before dressing.
1.6. Warnings
•Sea air and a humid climate may corrode the metal surfaces of the heater.
•Do not hang clothes to dry in the sauna, as this may cause a risk of fire. Excessive moisture content may also cause damage to the electrical equipment.
•Do not place any combustible material over the sauna heater (towels, bathing suits, wooden bucket or dipper)!
•Keep away from the heater when it is hot. The rocks and outer surface of the heater may burn your skin.
•Do not throw too much water on the rocks. The evaporating water is boiling hot.
•Use only clean tap water on the rocks – Do not usepoolorspawater,aschlorinegascanbeproduced and the heating elements can be damaged!
•Do not let young, handicapped or ill people bathe in the sauna on their own.
•Consult your doctor about any
•Parents should keep children away from the hot heater.
•Consult your child welfare clinic about taking little babies to the sauna.
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•Be very careful when moving in the sauna, as the platform and floors may be slippery.
•Never go to a hot sauna if you have taken alcohol, strong medicines or narcotics.
•Do not exceed 30 min. in the sauna at one time, as excessive exposure can be harmful to health. The sauna should not be used as an endurance test!
•Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98,6°F (37°C). The symptoms of hyperthermia include an increase in the internal temperature of the body, dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting.
The effects of hyperthermia include: a) Failure to perceive heat
b) Failure to recognize the need to exit the room c) Unawareness of impending hazard
d) Fetal damage in pregnant women e) physical inability to exit the room f) Unconsiciousness
1.7. Warning signs
Warning signs – are furnished with Sauna heater. The metal "CAUTION" sign should be fastened to wall, close to heater, in a visible place. The metal "WARNING" sign should be fastened outside, to the Sauna room door.
1.8. Malfunctions
If the heater does not heat, check the following points:
•the electricity has been switched on
•the timer has been switched to a section where the heater should be heated
•the thermostat shows a higher figure than the temperature of the sauna.
•the fuses to the heater are in good condition. (Note. The stud does not always come out when the fuse has blown).
•the temperature guard has not gone off. The timersoundisheardbuttheelementsarenotheated. Reset the guard to its functioning position by pressing it so that a clicking sound is heard. See item 1.3.2., ”Thermostat" and 1.3.3. "Overheating limiter".
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