Installation Instructions

9/8/04
R.D. MW
710-0107 Panel Built Installation
Rev. 01
9 Continue setting the panels into place as marked. Use the barbed
wood fasteners to join the tops of the panels (photo F).
IMPORTANT:
If you are in a low ceiling height situation (space above
sauna is less than 3”). You must put the top plate and ceiling panels in
before installing the front wall panels as described in step 10 method B.
NOTE: The door panel should be installed before your last corner
panel is put in place. Use two people to move it as it is quite heavy.
Top Plate Installation
After installing the wall panels, the next step is to assemble and install the
top plate (sometimes referred to as the “ceiling frame”). This top plate
aligns and locks the top of the wall panels together.
There are 2 methods for fastening your top plate ...
Standard: To be followed when there is easy access to the top of the sauna.
Alternate: To be followed when access to the top of the sauna is limited.
10a (Standard):
In most installations it is easier to install the top plate one piece at a time,
rather than pre-assembling it on the floor. To do so, install the sections
onto the front and back wall with the notched ends facing up (photo G).
Then put the side pieces of the plate into place. Firmly press it down (use
a hammer if needed) till it rests on the framework of the wall panels. The
top of the plate should be flush with the top of the interior tongue and
groove. Fasten with one 2” screw in each corner (photo H).
10b (Alternate): (Especially needed for low ceiling heights)
Layout all pieces of your top plate on the floor. Using one 1” screw in
each corner, fasten all corners together then drop the top plate into
place along the top of the wall panels. Firmly press it down, using a
hammer if needed, till it rests on the framework of the wall panels. The
top of the plate should be flush with the top of the interior tongue and
groove.
11 Install the provided foam tape along top plate to give a better seal
once the ceiling panels are installed. Tape should be centered on the
top plate and will encircle the entire room.
Ceiling Panel Installation
Low Height Installation Tip:
If the clearance above the sauna is less
than 3”, the ceiling panels should be installed prior to the front wall panels.
12 With one person inside the sauna room and another outside, feed
the ceiling panels over the top of the walls being very careful not to
scratch the panels (photo I). When in position, they will rest on the top
plate.
13 In the case of more than one ceiling panel, adjoin the panels as
shown. Lift the panels together, then lower at the same time allowing
the tongue and groove to lock together (photo J).
NOTE:
In larger saunas, 3 or more ceiling panels may be provided.
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J
front panel removed for photo
I
front panel removed for photo
H
G
press top
plate down
into position
F