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Cedar Barrel Sauna
Assembly Manual - 2024
Harvia Heater Edition
Build VIDEO available from our support page:
www.alpinespas.co.nz/support OR
www.alpinespas.com.au/support
(Installation video is of the 2020 model)
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 Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Manual - 2024 Harvia Heater Edition Build VIDEO available from our support page: www.alpinespas.co.nz/support OR www.alpinespas.com.au/support (Installation video is of the 2020 model) 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: Table Of Contents

    Before You Start Location .....................................1 Oiling The Timber .................................1 Electrics - Heater .................................4 Important Safety & General Information Safety & Operation ................................6 Wood & Expectations ................................ 7 Warranty ..................................... 7 Pre-Assembly Checks Parts List ....................................8 Parts Labeled ..................................9 Foundation ....................................10 Tools &...
  • Page 3 U. V protectant timber oil. The cedar is supplied unoiled. As part of the ownership of a natural wood product, you must also be prepared to re-oil the external surfaces of cedar up to every 6 months (frequency will be determined by location and exposure to sunlight).
  • Page 4 BEFORE YOU START - OILING Before you start building your sauna you need to consider the two options for oiling your sauna. You can either oil the exterior parts as you assemble it or oil the exterior parts before it’s assembled. Oiling as you go is the most preferred method as it’s more time efficient and produces better coverage.
  • Page 5 BEFORE YOU START - OILING OILING PRE-ASSEMBLY : The following parts need to be oiled before assembling Staves Front & Back Wall All of the staves need oil applied. Oil the Oil ONLY the exterior facing surfaces of exterior surfaces ONLY. the front and rear panels.

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START ELECTRICS - HEATER The provided sauna heater must be installed by a registered electrician. No wiring, switches, RCD or electrical accessories are included. Setup Install the heater as per the manufacturer instructions included, along with any electrical protective devices . The heater is to be mounted near ground level on the ‘back wall’...

  • Page 7: Three Phase

    BEFORE YOU START Three Phase For three phase installation, connect each phase to L4, L5 and L6. BACK PANEL DRILL POWER CABLE HOLE FOR HEATER...

  • Page 8: Important Safety & General Information

    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 9: Wood & Expectations

    The cedar is knotty cedar, so expect there to be slight imperfections and knots, this gives the barrel sauna its beautiful rustic look and feel. Because of the knots and being softwood, the staves will tend to bend out of line on their own.

  • Page 10: Pre-Assembly Checks

    PRE-ASSEMBLY CHECKS PARTS LIST Installation Parts Label* Part Name Label* Part Name Inside Floor Panel Regular Staves Outside Floor Panel Starting Bottom Stave 5 (several sizes) Glass Door Final Top Stave Front Edge Capping Glass Door Hinges (with Allen key) 2 Set Rear Edge Capping Door Handle, Magnet &...
  • Page 11 PARTS LABELED NOTE: Appearance of sauna and particular parts may vary from the diagram shown above.

  • Page 12: Foundation Requirements

    PRE-ASSEMBLY CHECKS FOUNDATION An outdoor sauna can weigh up to 600kg once assembled, therefor requires a sturdy foundation. This needs to be a flat, level surface that supports the entire weight of the sauna and users. We recommend using either a concrete slab or a pile foundation.
  • Page 13 TOOLS Tools required include screw drivers set, power drill set, measuring tape, level, mallet, socket set. MALLET INCLUDED RESOURCES TIMBER WATERPROOF PROTECTION OIL SILICONE FOR BITUMEN ROOF OPTIONAL STAPLER ASSISTS WITH ATTACHING BITUMEN ROOFING...

  • Page 14: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Stand all three cradles bases, equal distance apart The double sided base support screw is used to matching the length of the four cradle support lengths. connect the end cradle base supports to the support Take some time to note the dowels at the ends of the lengths.
  • Page 15 Secure the cradle support lengths by placing the half There are four double ended screws for the end cradle moon steel washer, standard washer and nut on to each supports. Screw part A, with the broad screw thread, thread appearing in the pre-created hole on the side. into the end cradle so the bolt end (part B) is left Tighten the nut using a socket set.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS “Start by locating the ‘bottom stave’. This stave should Next, screw the bottom stave into the cradle base be labeled but will have one vent hole pre-drilled. supports using 3x ‘5*50mm’ screws Fit the bottom stave into the centre of the cradle Note that there are no pre-drilled holes. bases using the provided dowels (the rear vent should sit close to the back cradle base and the front vent centered between the front and middle cradle bases).
  • Page 17 Lay out the ‘Back Panel Parts 1, 2 & 3’ flat on ground Secure the back panels together using 4x ‘5*70mm with the pre-installed bench supports right side up. Screws’ into the pre-drilled holes labeled below at the top and bottom of the panel. The vent hole identifies the bottom of the back panel. Pre-installed Outdoor Bench Supports Secure the front panel assembly together using Layout pieces ‘Front Panel Parts 1, 2 & 3’. Notice there 3x ‘5*70mm Screws’ into the pre-drilled locations are bench supports both on the inside and the outside marked (A) below.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install the front and back panel assemblies into the Install 9x more staves onto either side of the barrel. grooves at their respective ends. Ensure both the Use a rubber mallet to gently tighten up the staves as base and the bench seat supports remain level by you go. Use 36x ‘3*30mm Screws’ to fix the 18 new using a spirit level.
  • Page 19 Once all of the unscrewed staves are sitting correctly, fix them into the front and back panels using ‘3*30mm’ which is available in two smaller stave sizes. Due to screws. natural swelling/shrinking of the cedar wood, one piece is likely to fit better than the other. The staves can continue to be banged into shape with the mallet once the steel strapped have been Place one of the staves into the gap by lifting the surrounding pieces upwards to create a small arch.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Familiarize yourself with the strap tightening systems With all three straps connected, align the back and and undo the assembly. Thread the assembly through centre straps up so that they cover the row of screws. the two steel strap ends to connect them together. The front strap will need to sit behind or forward of Attach a nut and washer on either side of the thread the screws if you are exiting the light cable through...
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Place the door’s hinges into the two grooves in the door Slot the two nodes of the door handle through the frame, and drill 3x ‘4*30mm’ flat head screws into each glass holes provided, use 2x’6*75mm screws to fix the hinge securing the door into place. handles together while squeezing both sides of the handles tight. You may need a block of something soft under the glass door to ensure it does not slip down.
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Secure it in place using 4*40mm screws into the pre- Locate the 2 internal floor panels and position these drilled holes. Repeat this on the other side. in place. Ensure these are level and pushed as far forward towards the front wall as possible, this is to leave breathing room under the heater.
  • Page 23 Next, align the shelf with the towel rack at the same Align the towel rack at your desired height, then use a height (if desired). Screw in place with 2x ‘4*40mm’ drill to secure the rack with 4x ‘4*40mm’ screws. screws. Be careful to stay clear of the light cable channel. Piece together the heater fence using 4x ‘6*35mm’ dome Position the assembled guard in the center of the 2 head screws bench seats on the rear wall.

  • Page 24: Heater

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Harvia Heater Installation Instructions 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 25 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Bend out the small nodes of each vent using a flat head Place the vents into the pre-drilled holes around the screw driver (or something similar). sauna. Note the size of the vents - the floor stave vent will be slightly smaller. Count to the 16th stave up from the bottom stave (bottom stave not counted) on each side of the sauna and pencil a mark for the ‘triangular roof beam’ to be secured. Fasten each beam with 5x ‘4*40mm’ screws across the length of the sauna on each side.
  • Page 26 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Please check your Sauna serial number before proceeding. Over time bitumen tile layouts can change. The serial number will guide which layout you will need, as the number of bitumen tiles and overall number of rows needed for full cover differs. Serial Numbers 24012928 and BELOW...
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Please check your Sauna serial number before proceeding. Over time bitumen tile layouts can change. The serial number will guide which layout you will need, as the number of bitumen tiles and overall number of rows needed for full cover differs. Serial Numbers 24012929 and ABOVE...
  • Page 28 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Locate the packs of bitumen roof tiles and arrange them into their shapes. Be careful to not mix up tile F4 and F2 as these are very similar. TIP: Avoid leaving these in the sun before installing Position segment F2 and F along the drip edge, making sure the flat part of the segment is flush with the bottom of the drip edge. Secure these using a staple gun.
  • Page 29 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before installing the last centre top layer of bitumen, Continue to follow these steps and lay each layer on apply a generous layer of sealant to the underside top of the previous. Follow the layer guide for each side of the tile and carefully position it into place.

  • Page 30: Sketch

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SKETCH & NOTES Sketch...
  • Page 31 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Sketch...

  • Page 32: Notes

    SKETCH & NOTES Notes...

  • Page 33: Technical Support Contact

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTACT Notes CONTACT INFORMATION If you need assistance, please get in touch via phone or email. service@alpinespas.co.nz 0800 99 33 88 service@alpinespas.com.au 1800 99 33 88 For a digital copy of this guide and also the outdoor sauna user guide visit: www.alpinespas.co.nz/support www.alpinespas.com.au/support...
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