Summary of Contents for Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna
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Please read and understand the complete instructions prior to assembly and use of your sauna. Customer agrees not to hold Dundalk LeisureCraft Inc. and any of its authorized dealers liable for improper installation, maintenance and repair of this product Requirements:...
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Index Sauna Base Preparation (Standard) – Page 3 Outdoor Cabin Sauna Assembly (Standard) – Page 4 to 15 Standard Bench Installation (Standard) – Page 16 to 18 Electric Heater Installation (Option) – Page 19 to 21 Wood Heater Installation (Option) –...
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Sauna Base Preparation A solid base for your sauna is recommended and can be made from any of the following. Concrete Pad Wooden Deck Patio Stones/Paver Blocks Crushed Gravel (Refer to the below chart for minimum base requirements) It is recommended to build a base that is larger than the minimum base size to provide a sitting area for cooling off during your sauna session.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Assembling the floor: Grab the 2 Floor Pieces and put together as in photo. Screw the floor pieces together using 2 ½” (64mm) screws in the pre-drilled holes. Lay the assembled floor on your solid base.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Insert the bottom stave into the floor with the corner notch facing inwards. Repeat for all 4 bottom staves. Ensure that your base is steady & level. Unwrap your threaded rods and hardware.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Start by putting your first side wall stave over the threaded rods on the side of sauna. Slide it down tight onto the bottom Stave. Repeat for opposite side wall. Repeat process for Front and back walls.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Slide the door assembly into the groove in front wall. Continue to assemble the walls alternating like before between the side walls and front and back walls. Ensure that corner notches are facing inwards.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Insert the top sides as shown, with highest part of angle cut towards the inside of sauna. Grab the Front and back gables. Grab the 4 washers and nuts as well. Place the front gable on top of front Wall.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Place a washer and nut on the threaded rod as shown. Use a 7/16” (11mm )wrench to tighten up nut. Do not overtighten Repeat on other side. Repeat for Back Gable. Locate the 2 fascia pieces.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions The groove of the fascia board should sit flush against the wall corner. Screw the pre placed screws in the fascia board to the sauna walls. Gather your roofing staves. Lay them out against the fascia on either side as shown.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Continue on both sides until you reach the peak. Use your rubber mallet to snug up the roof staves into each other on both sides of roof. * Do not fasten staves at this point! Use the rubber mallet to finesse the roof peak assembly into the roof staves.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions The distance from the screws to the edge of staves should be 6 ¾”. Continue on both ends of sauna. Grab your 4 pieces of roof trim and pre place 1 ½”...
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Note that some strips come in two pieces, they are numbered to ease in the installation process. Find the shingle stripped marked “Bottom”. Lay the “bottom” strip of shingles on the roof as shown.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Continue fastening strips until you get to the top. Secure one of the smaller shingle strips marked “Top” to the peak of the roof. Repeat on other side. Pre place 2 ½” (64mm) screws into the pre drilled holes of the ridge cap.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Center outer the door handle (small) on the outside of the door and secure with 2” (51mm) screws using the pre-drilled holes. *Magnets are very strong and may require some force to pull the door open the first time.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Ensure the bench bracket is snug to the back and side wall. Fasten the bench bracket to the back wall, side wall and floor using 2 ½” (64mm) screws. Repeat at opposite end of sauna.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Ensuring the bench brackets are square, secure the middle bench brackets to the floor using 2 ½” 64mm) at the front and back. Now that the bench brackets are in place, lay the top bench down on top of them.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Secure the L bench to the back wall bench using 2 ½” (64mm) screws from underneath. To install the inside corner trim, measure each of the 4 corners inside your sauna and cut the inside trim pieces accordingly.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions The following installation instructions are for the Helo Cup (Saaku) electric heater. Always refer to the original sauna heater manual for confirmation. Always Read all instructions carefully. Measure the proper distances for the heater template according to the heater manufacturers instructions.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Locate the pieces for your heater guard. They consist of the following: (A) 2 - Assembled side pieces (B) 2 - heater guard support 4 – 2 ½” (64mm) screws 8 – 1 ½” (38mm) screws Stand the 2 Assembled side pieces (A) of the heater guard on edge with pre-drilled holes on the bottom.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Rinse the rocks with water before placing in the heater. Carefully place the rocks loosely so that the air can circulate through the heater. Packing the rocks too tightly may cause the heater high limit switch to trip.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions To install the wood burning heater, lift the heater into the hole in the back of the sauna. * Woodstove is very heavy and 2 people are recommended for lifting. Secure the wood stove with the provided 1 ½” (38mm) lag screws.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Insert the flanged end of the chimney head onto the elbow firmly. * Some finessing may be required. Ensure that the flanged end of the chimney is securely in place Rinse the rocks with water before placing in the heater.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Start by removing all protective film from the stainless steel pieces before installation. Install the floor plate centered between the benches at the back wall. Using 2 people, place the Harvia M3 Heater centered on the floor plate.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Using a pencil or pen, trace around the outside of the adapter pipe. Measure out 1” (25mm) past your circle and draw another line. This will be the line you cut out so the chimney pipe will fit through.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Connect the short chimney connector to the adapter pipe using the stainless steel screws provided with the chimney kit. Slide the short Chimney connector through the hole and insert the chimney adapter into the back of the stove.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Attach middle chimney connector to the “T” with provided screws. Attach rain guard to top chimney piece and secure with provided screws. Wrap the chimney support strap around chimney and use the provided nut and bolt to secure.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Outdoor Cedar Cabin Sauna Assembly Instructions Tighten up the chimney support brackets with a 7/16” (11mm) socket or wrench until snug. Attach chimney top onto chimney and secure with provided screws. Connect the stove handle to the door with the 2 provided screws.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Vent Kit Assembly Instructions (Optional) In most cases, venting is not required for proper sauna function, however it increases air flow circulation as well as ventilation when the sauna is not in use. Many people prefer not to install vents in pre fabricated saunas.
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Vent Kit Assembly Instructions (Optional) * A 2” diameter hole saw was used in pictures but Drill inlet holes centered underneath the heater. more holes with a smaller drill size will also work) (if sauna is being installed with a wood heater,...
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Sauna Light Assembly Instructions (Optional) If a light is ordered, Dundalk Leisurecraft supplies the light fixture only. The light switch and any other electric components need to be purchased separately and should be installed according to the light manufacturers instructions and by a licensed electrician.
Dundalk LeisureCraft Sauna Light Assembly Instructions (Optional) You can also install on the ceiling. ( Do not install light where you may hit your head on it) Installing the light under one of the benches can create a relaxing ambiance within the sauna that many customers enjoy.
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Congratulations on the assembly of your new Western Red Outdoor Cabin Sauna! For assistance in the assembly of your Cedar Outdoor Cabin sauna please visit our support page at: https://www.dundalkleisurecraft.com/support/ Or to view the assembly process got to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEqYGc78NKo&t=24s ph: 519-923-9813 | info@dundalkleisurecraft.com| web: www.dundalkleisurecraft.com...
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This natural weathering will not harm the wood or impair the sauna’s performance. If you wish to retain the natural color of your Dundalk Leisurecraft Sauna, there are many cedar stains on the market and almost as many opinions as to which is best.
Children must be supervised by an adult. WARRANTY Dundalk LeisureCraft Inc. warrants our saunas against defects in materials and workmanship under normal/residential use for a period of five (5) years, as applicable, from the date of receipt of the product by the original end-user consumer.
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