Installation & Assembly

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
All electrical wiring must be performed by A QUALIFIED LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. Costs of an electrician can vary greatly depending on sev-
eral factors, including your sauna’s distance from your electrical service box, where you live and cost of materials. We always recommend
you get quotes from two to three dierent licensed electricians before you begin installation in order to get the best possible service and
price.
Use copper wire with 90C insulation. Do not use aluminum wire to make the connection. Consult with an electrician so you can determine
the requirements for your particular situation. All wiring must conform to all national, state and local codes and regulations.
For further information and instruction on your heater installation and operation, please consult the provided heater manual.
LOCATING THE SAUNA
Because the traditional sauna experience involves a heating-cooling-resting regimen, it is important to plan ahead before installing your
sauna. Our method of construction allows you to place your barrel sauna in a wide variety of settings.
Be sure the surface is rm and level, and can support the weight of the sauna and its users (1,000+ lbs). A deck or concrete slab is certainly
an option, but if your sauna sits directly on the ground, be sure the cradle supports rest on paver stones or something similar to prevent
the cradles from settling into the ground.
BASIC TOOLS
These tools are helpful in the assembly of your barrel sauna:
•  Cordlessdrill
•  Rubbermallet
•  Hammer
•  Framingsquare
•  Screwdrivers(Phillipsandathead)
•  Utilityknife
•  Level
•  Two18mmwrenches
FIRST CONSIDERATIONS
Beforebeginningassembly,ensurethattheinstallationsurfaceislevel.Manygarage,basementordeckoorsareslopedfordrainage.
A slight slope will not be an issue, but a more pronounced slope will require shimming to make the sauna level. An uneven installation
surface can result in poor-tting staves leading to poor sauna function. Also, if the site might receive heavy winds, it is recommended extra
precautions are taken to ensure the door does not blow open. In most situations, this factor will not be a concern.
Unpack all staves. Identify the drain stave (it will have one or more drainage holes bored into it). This will be the bottommost and rst stave
used.
BARREL SAUNA INSTALLATION MANUAL
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