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- Page 1 Barrel Saunas Standard Barrel Canopy Barrel Grandview Barrel Rustic Barrel Huntington Barrel Installation & Owner’s Manual Revised September 2016...
- Page 2 STAVE SELECTION While Almost Heaven Saunas uses only high grade lumber, slight blemishes in the wood may be present, and while these are of a cosmetic nature only, you may want to select where you place the different staves. For example, you may want to place a stave with a blemish on the floor of the sauna beneath the benches, etc.
- Page 3 A Word About Barrel Saunas This manual is designed to be used for all Almost Heaven Barrel Saunas. While there are various sizes, features and product names for our various Barrel Saunas, the information is applicable to each. The overall procedures are the same for all Barrel Saunas even though specific details may vary. The sauna kits are designed for ease of assembly by the homeowner, and every effort has been made to make the assembly information as clear and concise as possible.
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Page 4: First Considerations
FIRST CONSIDERATIONS When you begin the initial layout for assembly, it is very important to check your floor or deck to see if it is level. Most garage floors, basement floors, and decks are sloped for drainage, and a slight slope will not be a problem. However, if the slope is more pronounced, it is suggested that you use shims to make the sauna level. - Page 5 Cradle Placement Guide Note: For the 8’ Grandview Sauna, a fourth cradle is added. The two center cradles are to be evenly spaced between the end cradles.
- Page 6 Now that you have the front and end pieces placed in the croze, begin Temporarily placing a stave croze side alternately placing staves up the side of the sauna. Tap each board down on top of the sauna helps steady the firmly to the next with a rubber mallet, and hammer a nail through the two end panels during assembly.
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Page 7: Band Assembly
BAND ASSEMBLY Each of the Band Assemblies are made of the following components: (1) Stainless Steel Bands with brackets (2) 1/2” Nuts (2) Black vinyl caps (1) 4-3/4” Threaded Rod Place bands with pre-assembled brackets around sauna, spaced evenly apart. The two end bands should cover the nails you used to hold the staves in place during assembly. - Page 8 BENCHES & SUPPORTS Each barrel sauna includes two pre-assembled benches. Lay the benches on the lower cleats mounted on each end wall section. Position the benches so that the pre-drilled holes cover the cleat and screw the bench into place. Install center supports (on 6' and 8' models only) as shown in illustration.
- Page 9 Drill hole in rear of sauna to bring Bring conduit into sauna in compli- Interior view of wire coming into sau- power to sauna heater. Location ance with local electrical codes. na and then wiring directly to heater shown is typical, but the wire can according to heater manufacturer’s come in at any point most convenient installation and hookup instructions.
- Page 10 LIGHT 2. Connect LIGHT CORD 1. Run LIGHT CORD through Connect the female end coming Hole from the LED lighting bar to the The LED lighting comes installed male end coming from the power beneath your sauna heater, and supply a small hole has been drilled in the back wall for you to run the power cord through.
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Page 11: Treating The Sauna
TREATING THE SAUNA The lumber used in the construction of your Barrel Sauna is naturally resistant to the elements. Left untreated, the exteri- or of an outdoor sauna will change colors. For example, a red cedar sauna will become silvery-gray. Rest assured, it is fine to let the sauna weather naturally in this way. - Page 12 NOTE: All wiring must be done by a licensed electrician according to national and local electrical codes. Be sure to check the instructions on your particular heater to verify electrical requirements as your heater may have been purchased from a different source than Almost Heaven Saunas. ACCESSORIES ...
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Page 13: Taking A Sauna Bath
TAKING A SAUNA BATH The sauna as we know it comes from Finland. Taking a sauna bath induces excessive perspiration, which cleanses the skin. It stimulates circulation and reduces muscular tension. It can also be an excellent relaxational or social activity. Not to be confused with a steam bath, a sauna is a dry heat bath.
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