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It is advisable to open the cover about 5 minutes before getting in the bath to allow the water to
settle. For reasons of safety and heat evaporation, the cover should be closed as soon as possible
after taking a bath, especially if you intend to use the tub the next day.
MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY OF THE TUB
Surface treatment
Stained spruce
Stained spruce panels will maintain their colour quite well, but they can be re-treated if necessary.
Water-based wood oil Teknoshield 4015 was used at the factory. Two tones are available, the
common brown (Dark Wallnut, TM-1704), and one that is not used so commonly (Ebenholz, TVT-
5917). The surface can be treated with similar oil when necessary. Woodex Aqua suits for
treatment in Finland. On top of Teknoshield 4015 you can use different kinds of wood oils and
transparent paints (solvent and water based).
Thermowood
A tub lined with thermally modified wood is beautifully brown. If you want to keep the brown tone,
the tub shall be oiled from the outside at least once a year with an UV-protected impregnant.
Water-based wood oil Teknoshield 4015 has been used at the factory. The re-treatment should be
made with similar oil and with selected brown tones. Teknos Woodex Aqua suits for treatment in
Finland. On top of Teknoshield 4015 you can use different kinds of wood oils and transparent
paints (solvent and water based).
ProfiLine composite and EcoPlank
Composite paneling and recycled plastic endure wear and humidity well and repel stains. Splinters
do not come from the surface as easily, either. The materials endure UV-radiation well and will not
"grey" easily. Both materials are easy to maintain and do not require any re-treatment, they only
need to be washed when necessary. Due to the recycled material used in these panels they may
have some colour variations and unevenness in the surfaces.
Red Cedar
Red Cedar endures will hard weather conditions and it has a good rot resistance, but its surface
greys very quickly. The panel should be tulisi treated with paraffin oil when necessary.
Other remarks
Note that the discharge tap should always be left open in an empty tub. If water gets inside the
tank from somewhere when the discharge tap is closed, water can freeze in the pipes and break
parts.
The external stove is emptied at the same time when you empty the water from the tub. Do not
leave water unsupervised/unheated at subzero temperatures. The plastic drain pipes and taps
freeze really easily. In case the exhaust hose/tap has frozen, the tub can be emptied by removing
the stove to lead the water away from the lower hose. In case the stove is frozen, do not light a fire
but rather thaw the stove slowly.