Instructions / Assembly

BENCH ASSEMBLY
For canopied models only: Locate the exterior bench cleat with pre-drilled holes. Measure vertically 17.5” from the bottom of the door frame and
make a pencil mark. (49) At this mark, measure horizontally approximately 3.75” and make a mark (50). This will be the upper and interior corner of
the exterior bench cleat. Position the described corner at this mark. Using a level to make sure the cleat is sitting horizontal, secure the cleat to the
front wall of the barrel using 2” screws through the pre-drilled holes. There should be approximately 1/4” gap between the angled cut of the cleat and
the curved wall of the barrel.
Fasten the two supports together and align it with the cleat to ensure they are level with each other (51). Once level, secure each board on the
support assembly to the barrel using the predrilled holes and 2” screws (52-53). Rest the bench on top of the cleat and the support assembly and
secure to each using 2” screws through the predrilled holes (54-56). Repeat for the opposite side.
FINAL THINGS
Once assembly is complete, sweep and vacuum the inside of the sauna. Wipe down the entire interior with a damp cloth to remove any
remaining dirt, dust and debris.
Note: If the sauna has absorbed moisture in storage, the staves may shrink as the high heat evaporates that moisture. This may require you to
tighten the bands even further. If your sauna is left in the open rain, this wall cause the staves to expand again resulting in an even tighter seal.
HEATER - Please see heater manual.
TRADITIONAL SAUNA USE
Congratulations! You are ready to enjoy your barrel sauna! You may use your sauna in a wet or dry fashion. Dry, meaning you do not sprinkle any
water onto the stones; wet, meaning you increase the humidity of the room by sprinkling water on the stones. Please note, not much water is
needed to achieve a wet sauna experience.
The sauna as we know it originates in Finland. The typical sauna experience follows the steps below, but you may enjoy your sauna in any way you like!
• Setyourheatersoyoursaunaachievesthedesiredtemperature.Thisistypically160-185+degreesF.Novicesaunausersshouldbeginat
the lower end of that range and increase their high temperature over time.
• Takeaquickshoweroraquickdipinahottuborpool.
• Stepintothesaunaandenjoyfor5-15minutes,bringingatoweltositorlayon.Leavethesaunaonceyouareperspiringfreely.
• Takeaplungeinapool,shower,snowbank,lake-anythingthatwillcoolyoudown!Afterthat,relaxandcooldownfor10-20minutes.
• Stepintothesaunaagain.Duringthisvisit,youmaywishtosprinklesmallamountsofwaterontothestonestocreateburstsofsteam.If
waterspillsthroughtheheatertotheoor,youareusingtoomuchwater,thoughthiswillnothurttheheaterorthesauna.
• Continuerepeatingthisprocess.Afteryournalvisittoyoursauna,relaxforatleast20minutes.Showerwithwarmwaterinitially,nishing
with cool water to close your skin pores.
• Preparetofeelrefreshedforthedayortohaveanamazingnight’ssleep!
Whatever your sauna routine, it is imperative that you STAY HYDRATED!
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BARREL SAUNA INSTALLATION MANUAL
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17.5”
3.75”
Revised 7-19-2022