Bathing Brands PLB8172FG User manual

Glass Front Barrel Sauna
81"D x 72"L
Note: Please read manual before construction

Front & Back Walls
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Sauna 60"/ 72" / 88" Details List
1
A
2
(2)
51"/63"/78.75" x 1.7" x
3
X
Z
W
Y
x 2 drain set
6
6a
6b
E
C
F
G
B
B1
(2)
(4)
D
(4)
(4)
(2)
(1)
(3)
10
11
10a
(2)
(2)(2/4)
(50)
H
I
J
(45) (150)
(90)
K
(15)
L
M
10c
(2/4)
15b
(2)
15a
(2)
15c
(2)
15d
(1)
20
(1)
20c
(2)
20d
(2)
20a
(2)
20b
(2)
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(2)
O
N
(38/50/62)
(5/7/8)
25
(16)
(1)(2)
(2)
(1)(1)
~2 lbs.
60" 72" 88" Parts List
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"
50" 61
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3
"x 3
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"
18½" 1¾" 1¾"
1¾" 1¾"
59" 71" 87" x 2"x 2"
 "
Silicone
3
Screws have Torx heads
L=~256"

60" 72" 88" Tools Needed
Circular saw
Utility knife
Power drill Cresent wrench
Level Rubber mallet
Hammer
Electric
screwdriver
4
T10 & T25
Torx bits

Front glass wall installation
I
Detail 1
2
3 x 3 b
Top
Bottom
Use scrap piece of wood to protect plywood
Apply waterproof
silicone to the groove
II
~5-5/16"
1
2
3a
3b
4b
4a
(1)(1)(3)(3)(2)(2)
Thickness 1-3/16""
(2)
1
Thickness 5/8"
2
(2)
3
(2)
4
(2)
5
(2)
2 x 4b
Baseframe 1-1/16"
~3-5/16""
3 x 3a
2 x 4a
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Mount glasses
carefully
~.1"
~.1"
~.1"
I
II
2 x 1
2 x 2
2 x 4
Top
2 x 5
Use scrap piece of wood
to protect plywood
III
Coverframe 19/32"
Front glass wall installation
2 x 3
Bottom
~5/64"
~5/64"
~5/64"
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I
II
40 x J
min. 25/32"
CAUTION Do not
hit the glass with
screw
III
Apply waterproof
silicone to the groove
IV
Install front glass-wall the same
way as instructed in main manual
Front glass wall installation
~29/32"
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I
2 x I
Cut temporary brace from pallet = 78"L
& fix it diagonally to make wall more
rigid during the installation
4 x 10a
2 x 10
4 x H
Drill holes 1/8"
before screws
II
III
10 x I
Pre-drill holes 1/8"
Under-side of benches
4 x H
8 x H
Fasten screws under the
benches on both sides
4 x 10c
2 x I
Pre-drill holes 1/8"
Wall & bench installation
WARNING: Do not let
screws touch glass!
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Wooden back wall installation
I
4 x I
Cut temporary brace
from pallet = 78"L
2 x H
Pre-drill
holes 5/32"
II
III
Brackets
inside
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1
2 x A
1
4 x M
4 x M63"
51" / 63" / 78.75"
Diagonal measurements should be equal
51"63"78.75"51"63"78.75"
51"63"78¾"
60" 72" 88"
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2 x M
X
Z
W
Y
3a
2
Center stave 2
on cradle 1
I
II
2
3
3
3 (8)
60"  72"  88"
Position
cradles inside
grooves of
stave 2
60" 72" 88"
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I
II
16 x M
60" 72" 88"
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I
Pre-drill four holes 1/2" deep
into Part 2
90°
Use level
II
3
Cut temporary brace
using wood from
shipping pallet ~1/4"
4 x H
inside braces
6 x H
60"  72"  88"
60" 72" 88"
IMPORTANT! Be sure to leave a 1/4” gap when
tightening screws to leave room for adjustment
when the outer bands (B) are installed.
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I
III
3
H
~1/4"
Important!
Leave gap
H
Remove
temporary
bracing
3
See page 12
II
Use strap to support
boards during installation
Strap
60" 72" 88"
IMPORTANT! Be sure to leave a 1/4” gap when
tightening screws to leave room for adjustment
when the outer bands (B) are installed.
See page 15
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A
3
3
6
4
6
6a
6b
Join two boards together (as shown in
diagram II) that will bridge the width of
the "A" gap. It is recommended that the
combined boards are approximately
1/4" wider than the gap.
If needed, trim the flat edge of the
board to create the desired width.
Fasten the two halves using screws
I
Raise slightly before installing
the combined boards
II
III
60"  72"  88"
60" 72" 88"
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I
Remove
strap
C
E
D
~9.5"
B1
~5.9"
B
B1
B
2 x B
Place the bands around
the barrel on the outer
side of the cradle.
II
III
60" 72" 88"
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I
3 x F
1 x G
Upper vent
Lower vent
6 x K
6 x K
2 x 10
2 x 10a
II
2 x H
Pre-drill holes 1/4" deep
III
72" and 88" Saunas
with front-glass walls
have four pieces of 10a.
Remove all
temporary braces
60" 72" 88"
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I
10 x I
10 x I
2 x H
Pre-drill holes 1/8"
Use level for
installation of benches
II
2 x 10c
Under the benches
4 x H
2 x 11
6 x M
III
72" & 88" Saunas with
front-glass walls have
four pieces of 10c.
60" 72" 88"
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I
2 x 15a
2 x 15b
2 x H
If needed - To accommodate
the size of your heater, trim
15A on the end that meets
the back wall, before adding
part H
2 x 15c
2 x J
6 x I
II
1 x 5d
Mount sauna heater before
installing safety rail, per
manufacturer's recommended
safety clearances
2 x J
60"  72"  88"
60" 72" 88"
Mount sauna heater before
installing safety rail, per
manufacturer's recommended
safety clearances
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28
I
18 x H
1 x 20
2 x 20c
2 x 20d
2 x M
2 x M
28
Use level
II
Fasten door from inside
III
16 x J 8 x H
Ensure door frame is pressed tightly
against the wall and fasten from inside
2 x 2 28 x H
~39.4"
IV
2 x 2 0a
2 x 20b
60"  72"  88"
60" 72" 88"
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