Salus Karlstad II Owner's Manual page 17

Use stainless steel nails
at every other stave
9. Install Staves
After reaching the 21
barrel sauna), you can stop on the right side and continue to install the staves from the left
side until you have almost reached the right side. From the 21
nail in any additional staves. If necessary (optional), you may use a rope or strap to tie
around the barrel while placing the remaining staves in place so that they do not fall out. Do
not nail in any nails into these staves that will fit next to the stave pieces (these are the
various thinner/skinny staves). You will want to leave space to install the thinner staves
which you received in five pieces. Carefully fit the pieces into the left over space being very
careful not to break the thinner stave pieces. You do not need to use all five pieces. See
figure 9.
figure 9
10. Install Stainless Steel Bands
Use the stainless steel bands to fasten the barrel sauna together. You will align the outer
stainless steel bands with the inside of the front and rear support cradles. Install the stainless
steel bands first, but do not tighten the bolts all the way at this time (stainless steel bands
should be loose). Use a 17MM wrench (you may need two wrenches) to tighten the bolts on
the stainless steel bands. Be sure not to over tighten. Please note that you will need to check
the tightness of the stainless steel bands every 6-12 months. See figure 10.
figure 8
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stave on the right side (when standing and facing the front door of the
The last stave is cut into several pieces to fit into the last space.
st
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stave, be sure not to