In infrared cabins (also called infrared saunas), so-called radiant heat is used – it works on a similar principle to ECOSUN heating panels. In this case, however, it is aimed at warming the muscle tissue of the user up to a depth of approximately 4 cm with the help of infrared radiation. Thanks to this deep warming of the organism, intensive sweating takes places at a lower air temperature than in the case of classic steam saunas – during the whole of the user’s stay in the cabin, the air temperature ranges between 30 and approx. 55°C.

Infrared cabins can be used over longer intervals, with the aim of freeing one’s body from harmful substances which are released when sweating, or in shorter intervals in which the aim is to warm up the muscle tissue before expected physical exercise – muscle stretching, body-building, running etc. FENIX has manufactured and supplied IRC panels for foreign producers of infrared cabins (Austria, Germany) since 2004. Now it is offering these panels on the Czech market together with a control unit – IRT regulator – and this also as a DIY kit.

• Infrared heating warms up the skin faster and the heat also penetrates deeper into the tissues than heat from hot steam
• Thanks to the lower air temperatures involved, they are also suitable for patients with cardiovascular diseases or respiratory diseases
• in contrast with other types, they have considerably lower acquisition costs and minimum negative influences on the surrounding environment – humidity
• The operation costs are lower by 1/3 to 1/2 in comparison with steam saunas (lower air temperature in the cabin; up to 80% of energy is used for direct heating of the body)
• Large-surface IRC radiant panels heat evenly across their whole surface and for example in contrast with ceramic radiators, the performance of which is concentrated into a small surface with a high temperature, they heat the whole body significantly better and more evenly
• The possibility of minimizing spatial requirements– a cabin can be installed in an area as small as 1m² – suitable also for smaller flats
• Modular assembly without the necessity to use special tools in connection with the IRT regulator – the option of assembling the infrared cabin without expert aid

The IRT regulator maintains a set temperature on the surface of radiant panels, as well as the required operating time of the heating and lighting of the infrared cabin. It contains a power unit (installed within a cavity under the bench) to which IRC panels are connected using plugs, and also a control unit, light and supply cable. Up to 6 IRC panels can be connected. All IRC panels are equipped with a special connector and the offered sizes can be combined as needed; however, the total wattage mustn’t exceed 3.4 kW and one (only one) of the panels used must have an integrated temperature sensor. The power unit is connected to a 230V socket, protected with a 30 mA residual current device. Temperature setting 20°C - 80°C; time setting 1 to 99 minutes; switch. Set contents: control unit including a connection cable; power unit with connectors; 3m power cable with plug (230V/16A); 3m connection cable for lighting (light is not included in the set); instructions; screws – 8pcs.

• According to the size of the infrared cabin you wish to install, choose and combine the offered panel sizes in such a way that they best cover the space within the infra-red cabin – the lower and upper halves of the body. It is ideal if the panels surround the user on at least three sides.
• There can be a maximum of six panels for every control unit, from which one (but only one) must be equipped with an integrated temperature probe. The maximum wattage of all the panels attached to one control unit can be up to 3.4 kW.
• An IRT-01 regulator is necessary to control the panels. The regulator comes with the set, which includes a control panel and power unit. The control panel should be installed inside the infrared cabin within reach of the user. The power unit is installed in a cavity under the bench and should not be easy to access.
• The connecting leads for the IRC panels are, after installation on the wall, connected to the power unit with the aid of connectors – the connectors from the panels, lighting, control units and connecting leads have different dimensions, so it isn’t possible to confuse them and connection can be carried out by a non-expert user.
• If lighting is required it is also possible to connect a light to the power unit; a connection cable comes as part of the set.
• These panels have to be fitted with a suitable protective cover which will enable the panel to function correctly and protect the user from direct contact with the panel surface. We recommend that wooden covering frames are used – they are simple to make, the natural material is non-allergenic and they will suitably supplement the interior of your cabin.
• The wooden frame does not only have a protective function but it also attaches the panel to the wall – the panels themselves are not fitted with any mounting openings or grips. With regards to the wide choice of types of wood which can be used for the interior of the cabin, protective mounting frames are not supplied.