Almost Heaven Saunas Preston Operating instructions

Preston Sauna
Installation &
Owner’s Manual
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Read this entire manual through to the end before proceeding with the assembly.
Preston Installation & Owner’s Manual
Thank you for your purchase of your Preston sauna! Should you have any questions during assembly, please
feel free to call us at 888.355.3050, or email [email protected]om. Regular business hours are
9-5 EST, M-F.
Your Preston Indoor Sauna is specically designed to utilize your existing oor. As such, assembly is made
very simple since the entire sauna sits on pre-fabricated rails and risers rather than on oor platform. Your
sauna can be assembled on any surface that is rm and at, including concrete, ceramic, vinyl, laminate or
tile. Installation on a carpeted surface is not recommended.If you prefer a wood oor inside your sauna,
please visit our website atalmostheaven.comto investigate our red cedar oor kits!
Your Preston kit should include the following:
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These tools are required to assemble your Preston sauna:
cCordless drill
cTape measurer
cRubber mallet
cHammer
c1/2” or 5/8” Forstner Bit
cUtility Knife
cScrewdriver (Phillips and Flathead)
cLevel
cStep stool or ladder
cFraming square
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c 4 oor risers
c 4 Wall Support Rails
c 4 Roof Support Rails
c 3 Roof Sections
c Wall Section A
c Wall Section B
c Wall Section C
c Wall Section D
c Wall Section E
c Wall Section F
c Door Section G
c Window Section H
c Window Section I
c Wall section J
c Upper Long Bench
c Upper Side Bench
c Upper Side Bench Support
c Lower Long Bench
c Long Backrest w/LED light
c Short Backrest
c LED Power Supply
c Doorknob Assembly
c Bucket and Ladle
c Heater
c Stones
c Thermometer/Hydrometer
c Wall Sensor Cover
c Hardware Bag containing
2” screws, 2.5”Bench Screws, and Trim nails
c Heater Fence Kit

Step 1. Connect the 4 Floor Risers
Fasten the 4 oor risers together using the pre-drilled holes as a guide; the 2 shorter boards are located on the front and back and the 2 longer
boards are on the sides. Use a framing square to ensure the assembly is square. (Images 1-5)
Step 2. Position Wall Support Rails
Align each wall support so that the angled cuts make a corner (Images 6 & 7); again, the shorter supports will go on the front and back
and the longer supports on the sides. Each wall support has a predrilled hole. Fasten the front, back, and sides together (Images 8 & 9) and
lay the assembly squarely on top of the oor risers with the groove facing up (Image 10). The rails should overlap both sides of the riser by
approximately 1” (Image 11). Secure the assembly to the oor risers using 3 screws evenly spaced on each wall support rail (Images 12).
Step 3. Position wall sections A & B
Position wall section A in the groove of the left rail and push it ush against the back rail (Images 13 & 14). Having a helper hold wall section A,
orient wall section B so that the vent holes are on top and place it in the groove of the back rail (Image 15). Push the at edge ush against wall
section A. Align the 2 panels so they are ush and fasten them together using the 2”screws (Image 16).
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Step 4. Position Wall Sections C, D, E, & J
Position wall section C into the groove of the back rail. Attach it to wall section B by way of the tongue and groove t (Images 17). Secure it by
tapping it into place with a rubber mallet (Image 18). Position wall section D into the groove to the right-side rail and push ush against the back
rail (Image 19). Being sure panels D & C are ush with each other, fasten them together using the 2” screws (Image 20). Place wall section E on
the right-side rail and push against wall section D (Image 21). Do the same for wall section J, placing it in the rail on the left-side and pushing it
against wall section A (Image 22). Wall sections E and J secure by means of tongue and groove t so no screws are needed. Tap them into place
with a rubber mallet (Image 23).
Step 5. Bench and LED Backrest Installation
Note: You may choose to install all the benches and backrests after the sauna is completed, but you may nd it easier to install with the extra
space and light aorded at this step.
Place the upper bench on the pre-installed upper bench supports and push ush against the back wall, being sure the side of the bench with
the screws showing is oriented towards the back (Images 24 & 25). Secure the bench to the back and side panels using 2.5”bench screws and the
pre-drilled holes in the bench frame supports (Images 26 & 27).
Repeat this process for the lower long bench, aligning the face of the bench frame ush with the front edge of the pre-installed lower bench
supports. Fasten the lower bench to the side walls using 2.5”screws through the pre-drilled holes in the bench frame supports (Images 28 - 30).
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Orient to
back
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Step 5. Bench and LED Backrest Installation continued
Center the LED Backrest between the two sides being sure it’s oriented so the shorter slat is down and position it vertically at a height most
comfortable for you (typically 8-12”from the bench). Using a level to ensure proper installation, fasten the backrest into place using the 2”screws
(Image 31). Repeat this process for the side backrest, securing it to the side wall using a level and 2” screws (Image 32).
To connect the LED light to the power source, bore a 5/8” hole through the back of the panel at the bottom right corner of the backrest and push
the LED pigtail through (Images 33 & 34). Now mount the power supply to the back of the sauna at the base of panel C, underneath the hole you
just bored (Image 35). Connect the power supply and LED pigtail (Image 36), and plug in the supply to an outlet. You are able to turn on the LED
light and adjust its brightness from within the sauna using the control mounted to the side of the backrest (Image 37).
Note: The upper side bench will be installed once the rest of the sauna is nished.
Step 6. Position Window Sections F & Door Section G
Position window section F into the groove of the right-side rail. Slide window section F into place with wall section E (Image 38). Section F
connects to section E via tongue and groove so there is no need to use screws. Gently use a rubber mallet to secure the t (Image 39). Place door
section G in the groove on the front rail (Image 40) and push the at end against wall section F. Being sure the two sections are ush, fasten them
together using 2” screws through the pre-drilled holes (Image 41). Snip the twine holding the door to the frame (Image 42).
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Step 7. Position Window Section H and Wall Section I
Place window section H onto the front rail (Image 43). Window section H connects to door section G via tongue and groove so there is no need
for screws. Gently tap it into place with a rubber mallet to secure the t (Image 44). Now place wall section I into the groove of the left-side rail
and connect it to wall section J via the tongue and groove t (Image 45). Gently tap into place with a rubber mallet to secure the t (Image 46).
Finally, being sure wall section I and window section H are ush with each other, secure them together using 2” screws through pre-drilled holes
(Image 47).
Step 8. Position Upper Side Bench
Locate the upper side bench and vertical support. Secure the vertical support to the bench frame support using 2.5” bench screws (Image
48). Be sure to secure the vertical support to the longer side opposite the pre-drilled holes, as these will be used to secure the bench to the
side wall. Align the upper side bench with the upper long bench and secure it to the side wall and upper long bench using 2.5” bench screws
(Images 49 & 50).
Step 9. Assemble and Position Roof Support Rails
Align each roof support rail so the angled cuts join together to make a 90 degree angle (Image 51), placing the longer supports on the sides and
the shorter supports on the front and back. Fasten them together using 2” screws through the pre-drilled holes (Image 52).
Place the assembly on top of the wall sections so that the wall sections t snugly into the groove. When in place, secure the assembly to the walls
using four 2”screws on each rail (Image 53).
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Step 10. Position Roof Sections
Starting with the back roof panel, place the roof panels on top of the roof supports being sure the predrilled holes are facing up.
(Image 54) Connect the 3 panels via the tongue and groove t, tapping them into place with a rubber mallet. (Image 55). Note: you
may nd it helpful to anchor the back roof panel in place with several screws and use it as a brace to secure the other ceiling panels
in place. Measure around the roof support rails to ensure there is equal spacing around the top of the sauna; approximately 1” of the
support rails should extend past each side of the roof sections (Image 56). Once evenly spaced secure them into place with the 2”
screws through the predrilled holes (Image 57). Install the provided trim pieces on the sides of the roof panels using the provided 1”
trim nails (Images 58 & 59).
Step 11. Accessories
1. Install the vent hole cover using the provided screw and washer (Images 60 & 61)
2. Hang the thermometer/hydrometer on the opposite wall of the heater 12-15 inches below the ceiling (Image 62)
3. Unwrap bucket and ladle and set in sauna (Image 63).
4. Install doorknob (Image 64)
After the sauna has been installed, sweep down the inside to remove any sawdust and wood shavings, and then vacuum
completely. Using a damp cloth with warm water, wipe down the entire sauna including the benches to remove any
remaining dirt, dust and debris.
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Step 11. Heater Installation
Please consult your heater manual for all heater installation information. All electrical connections must be done by a
qualied licensed electrician.
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 that you like!
• Set your heater so your sauna achieves the desired temperature. This is typically 150 - 170+ degrees 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 relax and cool you down for 10 – 20 minutes.
• 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 oor, you are using too much water, though this will not hurt the
heater or the sauna.
• Continue repeating this process. After your nal visit to your sauna, relax for 20 minutes. Shower with warm water initially,
nishing 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!
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