Alpine Saunas VISTA MINI Assembly Manual

Barrel sauna

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VISTA MINI BARREL SAUNA
Assembly Manual
0800 99 33 88 | service@alpinespas.co.nz | www.alpinespas.co.nz
1800 99 33 88 | service@alpinespas.com.au | www.alpinespas.com.au
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  • Page 1 VISTA MINI BARREL SAUNA Assembly Manual 0800 99 33 88 | service@alpinespas.co.nz | www.alpinespas.co.nz 1800 99 33 88 | service@alpinespas.com.au | www.alpinespas.com.au...
  • Page 2 1. BEFORE YOU START IMPORTANT! READ THIS SECTION ENTIRELY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH INSTALLATION. LOCATION Think carefully about where you want to locate the sauna. After you have completed the installation the sauna won’t be able to be moved due to its size and weight. The sauna will need to be in a location that can have power access installed.
  • Page 3: Single Phase

    ELECTRICS - HEATER The provided sauna heater must be installed by a registered electrician. No wiring, switches, RCD or electrical accessories are included. Heater Model Harvia Sauna Heater 6kW - Model BC60KN. Setup Install the heater as per the manufacturer instructions included, along with any electrical protective devices.
  • Page 4: Safety & Operation

    2. IMPORTANT SAFETY & GENERAL INFORMATION PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL THROUGH BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH INSTALLATION. SAFETY & OPERATION Read all health and safety instructions. If unsure about your health concerns, consult with your physician prior to use. If you feel light-headed or heat exhaustion during session, exit the sauna immediately.
  • Page 5: Warranty

    ALPINESPAS.COM.AU/SUPPORT WOOD & EXPECTATIONS This Vista Mini Barrel Sauna is designed for outdoor use. The lumber is naturally resistant to the elements. Rain and sun will not damage the wood, although natural weathering and coloring of the wood will occur over time.
  • Page 6: Parts List

    3. PRE-ASSEMBLY CHECKS PARTS LIST Installation Parts Part Name Label* Part Name Label* Inside Floor Panel Regular Staves Glass Door Starting Bottom Stave 5 (Several Sizes) Final Top Stave Glass Door Hinges (with Allen Key) 2 Set Front Edge Capping Door Handle, Magnet &...
  • Page 7 PARTS LABELED NOTE: Appearance of sauna and particular parts may vary from the diagram shown above.
  • Page 8: Foundation Requirements

    Use these as a reference when planning your foundation. Item Width (cm) Length (cm) Height (cm) Weight (kg) Barrel Vista Mini Vista Cabin Width Length Foundation Requirements Below is a table which covers the minimum dimensions required for an outdoor sauna foundation.
  • Page 9 TOOLS Tools required include screw drivers set, power drill set, measuring tape, level, mallet, socket set, oiling brush and roller. MALLET INCLUDED RESOURCES TIMBER WATERPROOF PROTECTION OIL SILICONE FOR BITUMEN ROOF OPTIONAL STAPLER ASSISTS WITH ATTACHING BITUMEN ROOFING...
  • Page 10: Installation Instructions

    4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Stand the two cradle bases, equal distance apart Screw the 100mm double sided bolt into the pre-drilled matching the length of the two cradle support lengths. hole Take some time to note the dowels at the ends of the support lengths, and the grooves in the cradles.
  • Page 11 Make sure each support is tightly fixed to the cradle Start by locating the ‘bottom stave’. This stave will have base. Use a tool with a 90 degree edge to make sure one vent hole pre-drilled. Fit the bottom stave into the each support sits square to the cradle.
  • Page 12 4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Evenly role the oil onto the bottom of the staves, cradle Continue to thoroughly oil the bottom of the base, use bases & cradle base supports. Take your time and make a paint brush to reach deep into the corners and into sure to get an even spread as this is our only opportunity tight spots.
  • Page 13 Now that the base structure is oiled, locate the 3 Gently lift the front wall into place. While one person segments of the front wall and lay these onto a clean holds it in place, level the front wall with the base workbench.
  • Page 14 4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Once you have finished securing these staves, locate the Grab the 2 window suction holders and secure these 6 pieces of the glass surrounds. Connect the surrounds to the glass window, test to make sure they’re attached together using wood plugs and metal connector and correctly.
  • Page 15 At this point our final gap between the staves can If the front and rear dimensions are different, you will vary, this is why we provide several sized final staves need to take the measurement between the two staves, to account for this. You will need to tap the loose top for example our front dimension was 85mm and our staves outwards and measure the gap to gain a better rear was 95mm, so we used the D-Stave and a top centre...
  • Page 16 4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OILING - For maximum coverage, we want to oil under Locate your steel bands and remove the blue protective the steel bands. Oil from the pre-oiled staves up to tape. Once you have removed the blue tape, separate halfway where the bands will be located.
  • Page 17 Count to the 16th stave up from the bottom stave OILING – Tape off the door frame, rear window and (bottom centre stave not counted) on each side of the protect the inside doorway from drips. Continue to oil sauna and pencil a mark for the drip edge to be secured. the exterior thoroughly.
  • Page 18 4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install the vent guards in the back wall, internal floor Locate the packs of bitumen roof tiles and arrange them and front wall. Gently tap these in using a flat surface to into their shapes. Be careful to not mix up the F4 & F5 prevent denting.
  • Page 19 Once the first layer is secure, position a D1 segment Continue to follow these steps and lay each layer on top next and secure in place. Make sure to always start at of the previous. Follow the layer guide for each side of the front edge and to make sure the segments are flush.
  • Page 20 4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Locate the 2 piece internal floor panels and position Position the bench support in place, the vertical supports which extrude higher should be at the bottom. Make these in place. Ensure these are level and pushed as sure there is a 10mm gap between the pre-installed side far forward towards the front wall as possible, this is to bench support and the front bench support.
  • Page 21 L ocate the backrest and position it into place. Centralize Now locate the 3 heater fence and bolt these together it and secure it on each end using the 4*40mm screws using the 6*25mm. Make sure the larger gap in the guard is mounted at the bottom, this is to allow access to the heat control dials.
  • Page 22 4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Heat Guard Rear Wall of Sauna Remove both cardboard covers before installation. Fasten the wall-mounting rack to the rear wall of the sauna using the provided screws. Make sure the heater is installed level and 100mm off ground level, while allowing enough space to access the control dials.
  • Page 23 Secure the hinges to the glass door using the provided Install the door handle using the 6*75mm screw. Be hinges and allen key. Position the door in place and sure to put the oiled handle on the outside. secure the hinges to the recessed frame using the 4*40mm screws.
  • Page 24 CONTACT If you’re in New Zealand and need assistance, contact us on the details below 0800 99 33 88 service@alpinespas.co.nz For a digital copy of this guide visit: alpinespas.co.nz/support If you’re in Australia and need assistance, contact us on the details below 1800 99 33 88 service@alpinespas.com.au For a digital copy of this guide visit: alpinespas.com.au/support...

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