Almost Heaven Saunas Himalaya Corner Operating instructions

Himalaya Corner 6
Person Sauna
Installation & Owner’s Manual

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Read this entire manual through to the end before proceeding with the assembly.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
All electrical wiring must be performed by A QUALIFIED LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. Costs of an electrician can vary
greatly depending on several factors, including your sauna’s distance from your electrical service box, where you live
and cost of materials. We always recommend you get quotes from two to three different licensed electricians before
you begin installation in order to get the best possible service and price.
Use copper wire with 90C insulation. Do not use aluminum wire to make the connection. Consult with an electrician so
you can determine the requirements for your particular situation. All wiring must conform to all national, state and
local codes and regulations. For further information and instruction on your heater installation and operation, please
consult the provided heater manual.
BASIC TOOLS
These tools are helpful in the assembly of your Himalaya sauna:
• Cordless drill with 1/8” & 3/8” drill bits, and Phillips bit
• ½” or 5/8” Forstner Bit (For Heater Install)
• Rubber mallet
• 1.5mm Hex Wrench or Socket
• Framing square
• Utility knife
• Level
• Ladder or Stepstool
NOTES FOR ASSEMBLY
Be sure the surface where you are placing the sauna is flat and level. A concrete, tile, vinyl, laminate or similar surface
is suitable; placing the sauna on carpet is not recommended. We recommend that two people complete the assembly
of the sauna. Should you have any questions during assembly, please feel free to call us at 888.355.3050, or email
[email protected].
Kit will contain the following components, as well as labeled bags of screws and hardware:
2 – Base Frame 1 – Base Frame, Left
1 – Base Frame, Right 6 – A/B Wall Panels (2 different widths)
1
–
A/B Wall
Panel
with Multiclip
1
–
A/
A
Wall
Panel
with Multiclip
1 – A/B Salt Stone Wall Panel, Ventilation Cutout 3 – A/B Salt Stone Wall Element
1 – Glass Panel Header 1 – Door Header
3 – Corner Post 90° 1 – Corner Post 45° with Multiclip
1
–
Post
with
Multiclip and
Groove
1
–
Corner
Post 45
°
with
Groove
1 – A/B Roof Panel 1 – A/B Roof Panels with Groove
1 – A/B Roof Panel with 45° and Groove 1 – A/B Roof Panels with 45° Corner Notch
5 – Roof Support Slats (3 different lengths) 5 – Roof Cover Slats (5 different lengths)
2 – Upper Benches (2 different lengths) 3 – Bench Support Slats
1
–
Sliding
Bench Top
2
–
Mounting
Slats for Bench Screen
2 – Sliding Bench Struts 2 – Sliding Bench Feet
1 – Glass Door 1 – Bench Screen
1 – Glass Panel 2 – Backrests (2 different lengths)
2
–
Roof Trim Slat
(
1 with 45
°
o
n L
e
ft
, 1 on
the Rig
ht
)
1
–
Ventilation Cover
2 - Headrest 1 Roof Trim Slat (with 45° on both ends)
1 – Set of Door Hinges 1 – “U” Aluminum Profile
2 – Salt Wall Lighting LED 1 – Door Handle Set
1
–
Hardware Bag
1
–
Door Magnet & Sleeve Plate
It is suggested that you lay out all of the components so that it is easy to identify the pieces once you get started with
assembly.

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FLOOR ASSEMBLY
Begin assembly by placing the four base frames on the floor (1). Using your rubber mallet, install the dovetail key into
both corners (2). You will need access to the rear of the sauna, so ensure it is far enough away from a wall to gain
access.
WALL ASSEMBLY
Begin assembling walls by placing a 90° corner post on the corner opposite of the door opening, and salt stone wall
on the right-hand side of the corner post (3). Fasten corner post to the wall panel using screws through the predrilled
holes in the corner post (4).
Place a wide solid wood wall panel next to the corner post (5). Fasten this panel to the corner post using screws and
predrilled holes as done above (6). Now place three more similar panels next to it (7). A rubber mallet may be needed
to lightly tap the panels together for a snug fit.

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Place the salt stone panel with ventilation hole, followed by the remaining two salt stone wall panels (8-9). Similar to
(5-6) above, place the corner post and fasten using the predrilled holes onto the end of both walls.
Now place the wide wood panel with multiclips on the short base, orienting so the multiclips are towards the window.
Fasten panel to corner posts similar to above (5-6). Now place the two narrow wood panels on the remaining base,
and fasten to the corner post similar to above (5-6). Place the narrow wood panel with multiclips in the remaing space
on the base, orienting so the multiclips are towards the door (10). Again, A rubber mallet may be needed to lightly
tap the panels together for a snug fit (11).
Now take the post and match the multiclips with the multiclips on the right-side wall. Slide the post down in toe
groove of the wall to connect the clips (12). Repeat for the other side with the 45° post with multiclips (13). Tap them
on the top with a rubber mallet as required to get them into place (14).

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Figure 19
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Finish the wall assembly by inserting a screw through the top on an angle to connect the middle panel(s) to the
adjacent panels (15-16). Do this so each panel is connected to the adjacent panels.. Red lines below show the
direction to install the screws.
SALT WALL LIGHTS
Screw in a light bar clip roughly 6” in on each end, above and below the salt blocks (17). Also install one midway
between these clips, ensure it is line with the first clips so the light bar snaps into the clips correctly. Snap the light
bars into the clips, with the cord going in the direction of the nearest outlet (18). Now the sauna can be carefully slid
into the final location to finish the assembly. The sauna requires 2-3 gap from sauna rear to wall.
FRONT GLASS ASSEMBLY
Take the window glass with and apply the aluminum “U” channel to the bottom, then place into the groove on the
right post. (19-20).

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Figure 22
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Now place the 45° corner post with groove on the other side of the glass (21). Then place the window header on top
of the glass and slid dowels into holes on window post (22). Then finish placing the corner posts by aligning the
dowel pins and holes (23). Tap corner post into place with rubber mallet as required.
Fasten header to posts similarly as above (15-16, 24). Then place door header and again fasten to posts (25-26).
ROOF ASSEMBLY
Locate the five roof support slats. Measure in 4” from both ends and drill a hole using 1/8” drill bit (27). On the
shortest three, also drill a hole at the middle. On the two long supports, drill two additional holes 27” in from each
end. Screw roof supports top of each wall using holes you drilled in previous step; ensure the top of the support is
flush with the top of the wall (28-31).

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Figure 31
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Figure 29
Place the short roof panel with 45° angle (32), then next to it place the roof panel with the corner notch (33).
Next to it, place the panel with tongue and groove (34) and lastly the panel with the groove to sit on the roof support.
You may need to lift the last two panels so the tongue and groove fit together (35).

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VENTILATION & SLIDING BENCH ASSEMBLY
Locate the sliding vent cover and place over the ventilation hole on the panel. Fasten to the wall panel (36).
Place the sliding bench top upside down, place the legs into the recesses on both ends (37). When placing the legs,
ensure the holes in the sides are oriented to the inside and to the back. Fasten the legs to the bench top (38).
Next place the struts in place by insert the dowel pins into the holes (39). Then fasten the struts to the legs and bench
top (40-41).

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Figure 40
Figure 41
Place the bench inside the sauna on the salt panel wall.
BENCH ASSEMBLY
In both corners of the salt wall panels, measure up 32-1/4” from the floor and make a mark (42). Place the top of the
bench support brace at the mark, and run the brace on the wooden panels going away from the salt wall (43). Repeat
for the wall opposite of the salt wall panels. This brace will run parallel with the salt wall panels.
Place the bench screen mounting slats beneath the front end of the bench support slats installed that go away from
the salt panel wall and fasten into place (44). Then fasten the bench screen to the slats (45).

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Figure 46
Figure 47 Figure 48
Place a 76-3/4” bench onto the support braces (46). Then place the 52-1/2” bench on the remaining support, and it
will fall right up against the front of the 76-3/4” bench. Underneath, fasten the 52-1/2” bench to the front of the 76-
3/4” bench (47).
BACKREST INSTALLATION
From the top of the bench measure up 11”, this will be the placement for the bottom of the 76” backrest. Place the
bottom of the backrest at the 11” mark and fasten into place (45-46). Repeat for the remaining backrest (47). Place
the sliding bench in the sauna below the bench screen (48).

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DOOR INSTALLATION
Place the hinge on the outside of the sauna door glass, and then the plate on the inside and fasten together (49-50).
Install the cover plate to hide the fasteners (51). Complete for both hinges.
Place the door in the opening and place the hinges against the jamb (52). Lift the door so there is approximately ½”
air gap between the door and the floor. Fasten both hinges to the jamb (53). Then fasten the magnet catch into the
door catch roughly 41” off the floor (54). Then install the door catch so that it is at the same height as the door
magnet (55). You may need to apply slight pressure to pinch the catch into place.

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Figure 57
Figure 58
Figure 59 Figure 60 Figure 61
Figure 62 Figure 63
When installing the door handle, the metal part is out the outside of the sauna and the wooden on the inside. Place a
plastic spacer between the metal and the glass, and then another between the wood and the glass. Place the screw
through the hole in the wood and loosely screw it into the metal piece (56). Place spacers on the bottom as done for
the top and loosely fasten this as well. Finish tightening screws so door handle is tight and straight vertically (57-58).
ROOF TRIM INSTALLATION
The left and right trim pieces come with roughly 4” of overhang in the back, you may choose to cut them down to 2”
if you desire (59). Place the roof trim pieces above the left, right and center. Join the angled cuts above the door (60).
Fasten to roof my installing screws down through top of trim (61).
ROOF COVER SLATS INSTALLATION
Roof cover slats will around the roof to cover the joint of the roof panels and roof support braces. Fasten the cover
slats in place so they sit just inside the wall panel profile (62-63).

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FINAL THINGS
Once assembly is complete, sweep and vacuum the inside of the sauna. Wipe down the entire interior with a damp
cloth to remove any remaining dirt, dust and debris. Do not use any cleaning supplies, unless they are specifically for
sauna use.
The salt stones will attract moisture, which will cause the formation of salt crystals. Clean the salt crystals regularly
with a damp cloth, do not sure cleaning supplies on the salt stones.
HEATER - Please see heater manual.
TRADITIONAL SAUNA USE
Congratulations! You are ready to enjoy your sauna! You may use your sauna in a wet or dry fashion. A dry sauna
means you do not sprinkle any water onto the stones, while wet means you increase the humidity of the room by
sprinkling water on the stones. Please note that not much water is needed to achieve a wet sauna experience. The
sauna as we know it originates in Finland. The typical sauna experience follows the steps below, but you may enjoy
your sauna in any way you like!
 Set your heater so your sauna achieves the desired temperature. This is typically160-185+°F. Please note,
novice sauna users should begin at the lower end of that range and increase their high temperature over
time.
 Take a quick shower or a quick dip in a hot tub or pool.
 Step into the sauna and enjoy for 5-15 minutes, bringing a towel to sit or lay on. Leave the sauna once you
are perspiring freely.
 Take a plunge in a pool, shower, snowbank, lake - anything that will cool you down! After that, relax and cool
down for 10-20minutes.
 Step into the sauna again. During this visit, you may wish to sprinkle small amounts of water onto the stones
to create bursts of steam. If water spills through the heater to the floor, you are using too much water,
though this will not hurt the heater or the sauna.
 Continue repeating this process. After your final visit to your sauna, relax for at least 20 minutes. Shower with
warm water initially, finishing with cool water to close your skin pores.
 Prepare to feel refreshed for the day or to have an amazing night’s sleep! Whatever your sauna routine, it is
imperative that you STAY HYDRATED!
Optional accessories for your sauna, including a back
rest, robe hook and much more are available at
almostheaven.com/sauna-accessories/