es.
63Amp. Res.
Coil connections at ends.
Coil connections at sides.
Circuit
Breaker
Contactor
Contactor
Coil
L3 L2 L1
63Amp. Res.
Contactors are generally located next to electrical panel.
Contactor coil position varies between contactors - depending
upon wattage and phase of the heater. The broken lines
represent the coil in the middle of the contactor.
Watts
Volts
Phase
Circuit
Breaker
6000
7500
7500
9000
9000
12000
12000
15000
18000
208
240
208
240
208
240
208
208
208
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
3
3
10
8
10
8
8
6
8
6
6
30
40
30
50
40
60
50
60
70
connect
using opposing
contacts
L2 L1
Heater
High Limit
L3 L2 L1
grd
L3
Wire
Size
Sauna Heater
Supply Wire (Resdiential Standard is 240 v, Single Phase)
Control Wire (two #14/2 wires from contactor to control.
One #14/2 wire from control to heater high limit)
Ensure that correct voltage is applied to the contactor coil.
Dotted Line for 3 Phase Only (Commercial)
TPT3 control with Magnetic Contactor required (for heaters 7.5 - 18KW) (& 6 kw 208V)
L2
L3
T1
T2
grd
L1
(Control to be mounted outside of sauna; i.e. beside door)
Watts
Volts Phase Wire
Size
4000
5000
6000
240
240
240
1
1
1
10
10
8
Circuit
Breaker
30
30
40
grd
grd
See Full Manual in plastic bag packed with heater brackets.
** NOTE**
For saunas, use Resistive Amperage rating of contactors.
3-Gang (MBD-3)
Masonry Box
Timer Nut
Thermostat
Knob
Timer
Knob
Pilot
Light
Mounting
Bracket
Timer
Thermostat
6/32" x 3/4" (2)
6/32" x 1/2" (6)
Secure the 3-gang box and rough in the wiring . Assemble the
TPT3 Control as shown above; wiring the thermostat, timer and
pilot light as per the appropriate wiring diagram.
The pilot light snaps into the mounting bracket. The timer is secured
to the mounting bracket using the timer nut. "L1" & "L2" should be at
top of timer. The thermostat is secured to the 3-gang box
(terminals facing up) using 1/2" screws.
TPT3 CONTROL ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
4 - 6 KW / 240 Volt / 1 Phase
Timer
(back)
Pilot
Light
Thermostat
TPT3 control
L1
L2
T2
T1
Thermostat capillary
is 12'. Locate sensor
at ceiling 3'-4' from
heater
Pilot Light
Thermostat
TPT3 control
Sauna Heater
L1
L2
L1 L2
Circuit
Breaker
Partial wire and breaker sizes are shown below.
(For a complete list, see "Heater Specifications")
Timer
(back)
L1
L2
T2
T1
Control rated to 30 amps.
No magnetic contactor
required for heaters
up 6 kw (240 volt)