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FORTUNA OWNERS MANUAL
5 Person Sauna
WARNING! Do not place anything combustible close to
heater, above the heater, and on both sides of the
heater.
This includes but not limited to towels, lights, robe
hooks, accessories, etc. Nothing should be on the same
wall as your heater that is combustible.

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  • Page 1 FORTUNA OWNERS MANUAL 5 Person Sauna WARNING! Do not place anything combustible close to heater, above the heater, and on both sides of the heater. This includes but not limited to towels, lights, robe hooks, accessories, etc. Nothing should be on the same...
  • Page 2: Required Tools

    PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA Instructions It is recommended to install the sauna above ground level to prevent the base frame of the sauna from coming into direct contact with the ground. Install a water-resistant material, such as bitumen strips, between the base frame and the base surface.
  • Page 3: Floor Plan

    PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA Floor plan WALL 1 (back) 2340 2220 495x1860 690x1860 495x1860 WALL 2 (front) Cross section...
  • Page 4: Step 1 - Base Frame

    PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 1 - Base frame Marking Detail Image Note Length Pcs. AR-1 45x95 Base Frame 2200 AR-2 45x95 Base Frame 2145 AR-2A 45x95 Base Frame Cutout! 2145 1178 AR-2A VR-1 Drainage detail 2265 Marking Detail Image Note Length Pcs.
  • Page 5 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 2 - Walls Marking Detail Image Note Length Pcs. 40x138 Wall Log Thermo 2220 EXTRA 40x138 Wall Log Thermo 2220 40x96 Wall Log Thermo Height: 96 mm 2220 40x34 Wall Log Thermo Height: 34 mm 2220 40x138 Wall Log Thermo Cutout!
  • Page 6 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 2 - Walls Place the first row of wall logs on the base frame according to Scheme 2.1. Make sure that the wall logs protrude 5 mm outward from the base frame on all sides. Use 6x180 screws to fix the wall logs to the base frame. Suggestion: Pre-drill the holes for the screws to prevent wall logs from splitting.
  • Page 7 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 2 - Walls STEP 2 - Walls Continue to install the wall logs on top of each other according to the "Wall Layout" scheme on page 7. Use 6x180 screws to connect all wall logs to each other and 4.5x70 screws to fix all logs to corner posts, like shown in Scheme 2.3.
  • Page 8 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA WALL LAYOUT * Connect all wall logs together using 6x180 screws. * Connect all wall logs to corner posts using 4.5x70 screws Wall 2 (front) Wall A (left) View from the outside View from the outside Door Window Window...
  • Page 9 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 3 - Roof boards and ceiling Marking Detail Image Note Length Pcs. KL-1 24x120 Roof Board 2170 21+1 40x30 Roof Block 2220 45x95 Ceiling Beam 2218 45x95 Ceiling Beam 2125 DI-2 15x55 Ceiling Distance Board 2215 DI-3 15x55 Ceiling Distance Board...
  • Page 10 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 3 - Roof boards and ceiling Temporarily lay one KL-1 roof board or some other straight detail on top of the front and back walls. Mark the diagonal that forms under the detail on the side walls with a pencil. These markings will determine the installation height of the T-1 ceiling beams.
  • Page 11 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 3 - Roof boards and ceiling Install the roof boards flush with the side walls, starting from the right. Fix the roof boards with 70 mm nails to the beams (8 nails per every roof board) using a hammer or a nailgun. Cut the last roof board to width using a circular saw.
  • Page 12 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 3 - Roof boards and ceiling Place the DI-2 and DI-3 ceiling distance boards on top of the insulation panels and fasten them to the ceiling beams with 4.5x70 screws. Install the ceiling lining boards on top of the distance boards. Leave ~3 mm gap between the ceiling boards and the walls on all sides.
  • Page 13: Step 5 - Doors And Windows

    PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 4 - Floor Install the floor boards starting from the right. Leave ~3 mm gap between the floor boards and walls at all sides. Cut the last floor board to width using a circular saw. Use 3.5x50 screws to fix the floor boards in place (Scheme 4.2).
  • Page 14 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 6 - Ventilation Marking Detail Image Note Length Pcs. Ventilation Valve Ø100 wood Ventilation Grid Ø100 metal Screw 3x40 Black Cut the ventilation holes in the walls with a diameter of 100 mm using a hole saw or a jigsaw. For recommended locations of ventilation openings see Scheme 6.1 Wall A (left) Wall 1 (back)
  • Page 15 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 7 - Outer lining and moldings Marking Detail Image Note Length Pcs. DI-1 15x55 Distance Board for Outer Lining 2250 STP-2 14x121 Outer Lining Board 42+2 18x95 Roof/ Corner Molding Cut to length! ~2400 EXTRA 18x95 Roof/ Corner Molding ~2400 18x95 Roof/ Corner Molding...
  • Page 16 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 7 - Outer lining and moldings Measure the height of the protruding parts of the side walls and cut the DI-1 distance boards to the correct length if necessary. Attach the distance boards to the walls using 3x40 screws. Install the STP-2 outer lining boards on top of the DI-1 distance boards, starting from the bottom.
  • Page 17 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 7 - Outer lining and moldings Install the moldings around the door and windows using 3x40 black screws. For the correct overlay, see Scheme 7.5. 1900 1660 Scheme 7.5 Paint over all cut ends of the moldings with black Teknos Aqua Primer. Scan the QR code for more detailed product information.
  • Page 18 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 8 - Sauna benches 8.2 Measure the distance and fix the upper and lower bench supports to the walls according to Scheme 8.2. Use 4.5x70 screw s for fixing. It is recommended to additionally use glue (not included) for fixing the sauna bench supports to the wall. View from the front: View from the side: WALL 1 (back)
  • Page 19 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 8 - Sauna benches Attach the horizontal support for the right wall top bench to the back wall top bench using 4.5x70 screws. Lift and place the top benches on top of the supports. Leave ~4 mm gap between the benches and the walls. Fix all the benches to the supports through the bench's bottom frame, using 4.5x70 screws.
  • Page 20 EXTRA: Sauna Backrest (not included in the standard set) Install the back rest approximately 450 mm higher from the top bench. Use 4x40 screws to fix the back rest in place and cover the screw heads with wooden cover caps. It is recommended to additionally use glue to fix the back rest to the wall.
  • Page 21 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 9 - Interior moldings Marking Detail Image Note Length Pcs. DI-0 50X50 Corner Post Molding Cut to length! 2100 DI-00 21x21 Ceiling and Floor Molding Cut to length! 2400 Marking Detail Image Note Length Pcs. 40 mm lost-head nail for all interior moldings Measure and cut to length all DI-0 corner post moldings using a handsaw.
  • Page 22 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 10 - Roof covering and roofing sheets Marking Detail Image Note Length Pcs. EPDM Rubber Roof Cover 2.34x3.05 m EPDM Glue 2.5 l EPDM Quickprime 125 ml Paint roller + Handle Metal drip edge for back wall 2500 mm Cut to length! Metal roofing sheet...
  • Page 23 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 10 - Roof covering and roofing sheets 10.5 Remove all debris and fasteners from the roof and clean the roof surface from dirt, dust, ice, snow, water, etc. 10.6 Before and during installation, inspect the packaging and EPDM roll for damage. Set the rubber roof cover in place.
  • Page 24 PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA STEP 10 - Roof covering and roofing sheets 10.11 Install both side wall roofing sheets in place. Measure 160 mm at the rear end and make a slanted cutout. Bend the end downward using pliers and fix with 4.8x25 roofing screw (Scheme 10.7). 10.12 Measure the overall width of the sauna and cut the front wall metal roofing sheet to length.
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    PATIO XS THERMO SAUNA Congratulations on a job well done! You have successfully completed the installation and can soon start enjoying your new sauna. Before the initial use, please read the maintenance and warranty guide and perform the necessary actions. Maintenance The interior surfaces of the sauna, the wi ndow frames of the steam and anteroom, and the frames of interior doors must be treated with a special substance before initial use, to protect the wood from humidity...
  • Page 26: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE: Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related.
  • Page 27 • Keep all occupants away from the heater and when it is hot. The stones and outer surface of the heater may burn your skin. • Do not throw excessive amounts of water on the stones. The evaporating water is boiling hot and could cause burns.

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