Dundalk LeisureCraft Cedar Barrel Sauna User manual

Dundalk LeisureCraft
Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly
Instructions
Please read and understand the complete instructions prior to assembly and use of your sauna. Customer agrees not to hold
Dundalk LeisureCraft Inc. and any of its authorized dealers liable for improper installation, maintenance and repair of this product
Requirements:
2 People recommended)
* Carpenter’s Hammer
* Step Ladder
* Cordless Drill we supply the bit)
* Tape Measure
Carpenter’s Level
* Rubber Mallet
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Cedar Barrel Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Mark the centre of the cradles horizontally and
measure 5” from each end of the stave to the
cradles, as shown as in Fig. 2a & 2b.
*Please note that the number of Barrel
Cradles supplied depends on the o erall
length of the sauna.
*Saunas with an o erall length of 10’ or
greater ha e 3 cradles while saunas that are
less than 10’ ha e 2.
*Please Refer to the diagram on the right for
the correct configuration of your sauna and
options. (if any)
Make sure the placement for your sauna is level
with a slight slope for drainage.
Start by laying out the cradles.
Lay the first bottom stave in the center of the
cradles.
This stave will have convex edges on
both sides as in inset.1.
Inset. 1
Fig 2a
Fig 2b

Secure stave into cradle using 2 ½” screws.
Repeat for remaining cradles.
*Always ensure that you ha e the correct screw
length so that there will be enough thread to hold,
and especially, so that the screw won’t go all the
way through the material and come
out the other side.
Start laying down the wall staves. Keep the
dado grooves in line with the correctly positioned
bottom stave.
Make sure the staves are flush.
Place the back wall into the dado grooves closest
to back of sauna.
*The back Wall will not ha e the square cut out if
ordered with the electric heater option.
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Cedar Barrel Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Use rubber mallet to tap wall into back groove.
Repeat Process for the front wall.
*Pay attention to which side the hinges are on.
This will determine whether the door swings to the
left or to the right.
This is the time to choose!
Use the top special stave to go from the front
wall to back wall to help stabilize the sauna.
*The top special sta e has 2 conca ed edges as in
inset 2.
Using your carpenters level and rubber mallet,
level up the front and back walls.
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Cedar Barrel Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Inset. 2

Install the front side wall panels.
Screw into place at the top and bottom with
2 ½” screws.
Repeat for back wall.
* Note that the bench brackets face inside of
sauna.
Once both ends are on, start installing the wall
staves.
Use the rubber mallet to tap wall staves tight to
each other.
Dundalk LeisureCraft
Cedar Barrel Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Install a few staves at a time, alternating sides.
On the bottom staves, use provided 2 ½” nails to
hold staves in place. ( If required) nailing every
other stave.
When installing staves, tap tightly together
while leaving as much of a gap as possible
between stave and wall using the pencil line as a
guide as in picture.
*This will make the tightening of the bands easier.
Continue to add staves on both sides to the top.
Dundalk LeisureCraft
Cedar Barrel Sauna
Assembly Instructions

When you reach the top, you will find that the last
wall stave doesn't look like it fits properly, this is
normal.
Assemble the steel bands by sliding the rod with a
nut on one end through the other and secure with
a second nut.
Slide the band over the front of the sauna.
Repeat the process for the back of the sauna.
For the middle bands, toss one end over the sauna
while pushing the other underneath.
Dundalk LeisureCraft
Cedar Barrel Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Secure band in same manner as previous step.
Snug up bands with the cordless drill.
•Do not o ertighten !
Use the rubber mallet to tap the staves out & in as
needed to get the last wall stave and top stave to
sit properly together.
When the wall staves take on the proper
shape, tighten the steel bands a little more snug.
Continue to use the rubber mallet to finesse the
staves into place until they look just about perfect.
Make sure ends of sauna are flush.
Dundalk LeisureCraft
Cedar Barrel Sauna
Assembly Instructions

The front and back bands should be 2” from the
end of the staves.
* Space out middle bands according to
sauna size and how many bands are included.
Tighten all bands fully.
Bring in the long sauna benches.
Place the long benches down on the wall brackets
and then snug up against the back wall.
Dundalk LeisureCraft
Cedar Barrel Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Secure benches to wall supports by attaching with
1 ½” screws in between bench slats.
Space out the bench supports evenly under the
bench.
Secure the support to the bench using 1 ½” screws
from underneath.
Screw bench supports into floor with 2 ½” screws.
Repeat above steps for other bench.
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Cedar Barrel Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Center outer door handle small) on outside of
door and secure with 2” screws using the pre
drilled holes.
*Magnets are ery strong and may require some
force to pull door open for first time.
Repeat Process for the inside handle long).
Install towel hanger at desired height on outer
wall using 1 1/2” screws.
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Cedar Barrel Sauna
Assembly Instructions

*If your Barrel Sauna was purchased without the
porch option, you may skip to the next section in
the assembly instructions.
To install the porch seats, screw the legs into the
end of the seats with 2 ½ ” screws.
Attach brace with 2 ½ ” screws.
Use a square or level to make sure porch seat is
level.
Secure the porch seat to wall with 2 ½ ” screws.
On outer side of porch seat, secure seat from the
outside of sauna with a 2 ½ ” screw.
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Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions
Porch Benches)

Secure leg to floor with 2 ½ ” screw as well.
Repeat on other porch seat ensuring they are
level with each other.
Install the thermometer centered above the door
using a 1 ½ ” screw.
Place the headrests and the water bucket in the
desired locations.
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Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions
Porch Benches)

To install the electric heater, Place heater on top
of the included box of sauna rocks to get the
correct height for installation.
Attach brackets to wall of sauna with 1 ½” screws. Place heater on wall brackets.
Remove the protective film from the heater
before use.
* Wash the rocks thoroughly before placing them into
the heater
Space rocks out evenly in top of heater.
*Operate the heater for an hour with the sauna door
fully open to burn off any residual coating from the
manufacturing process before using.
Mark the placement of the heater brackets.
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Electric Heater Installation
Instructions

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Stand the 2 sides of the heater guard on edge
with pre-drilled holes on the bottom.
Screw front guard support to either side using
2) – 2 ½” screws per side.
Place heater guard around electric heater.
*Make sure heater guard is level before securing.
Screw guard to wall using 2 ½” screws
Using a 4” Drill bit, drill a hole on wall under
heater approximately 5” from floor.
Now simply place the vent in the hole from the
outside.
Assemble remaining front support to the 2 ends
in the same manner as previous step.
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Electric Heater Installation
Instructions

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Using supplied screws, secure vent on the
inside of sauna.
Secure the vent cover pieces with 1 ½” screws as
shown.
Ensure the vent cover slides freely before
screwing in tightly
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Electric Heater Installation
Instructions

To install the wood burning heater, get help to
lift heater into the hole in the back of the sauna.
Attach chimney elbow to the wood burning
stove by pushing provided bolts into place and
securing with nuts on the other side.
Using a wrench to hold the nut on the inside,
tighten the bolts completely with a drill or a
7/16” socket or wrench.
Insert the flanged end of the chimney head onto
the elbow firmly.
*Wash the rocks thoroughly before
placing them into the heater.
Space rocks out evenly in top of heater.
*Operate the heater for an hour with the sauna
door fully open to burn off any residual coating
from the manufacturing process before using.
Secure with provided lag screws.
* Do not o ertighten as this will strip the screws.
Dundalk LeisureCraft
Wood Burning Heater
Installation Instructions

Congratulations on the assembly of your new
Western Red Cedar Barrel Sauna!
For assistance in the assembly of your Barrel sauna please visit our support page at:
https://www.dundalkleisurecraft.com/support/
Or to view the assembly process got to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxlQu6VUNT0
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WARRANTY
Dundalk LeisureCraft Inc. warrants our saunas against defects in materials and workmanship under
normal/residential use for a period of five 5) years, as applicable, from the date of receipt of the product by
the original end-user consumer.
This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear and/or natural weather conditions.
This warranty does not cover regular required maintenance of the sauna, eg. Tightening bands on the barrels,
cleaning or staining the sauna) refer to your sauna assembly manual for maintenance guidelines.
This warranty does not cover misuse or negligence and the manufacturer and associated retailers are not liable
for any injury or damage caused by the product.
HOW TO TA E A SAUNA
1. Pre-heat your sauna to the desired temperature usually between 80-100°C)
2. While it’s warming up, take a nice hot shower.
3. Enter the pre-heated sauna, relax and allow your body to perspire in the soft dry heat. Do not throw water
on the rocks during the first part of the session.
4. Cool off with a cold shower or a quick swim in a lake or pool.
5. Re-enter the sauna and sprinkle water on the rocks. This will increase humidity to about 30% to assist in
perspiration.
Half a cup every 5 minutes should be enough. Too much water will just cool off the rocks and you’ll get less
steam.
6. After a 20-30 minute sauna, cool off in the shower or lake or pool.
7. Repeat this sauna/cold shower process as often as desired.
8. It is important to drink during your sauna session and even a light snack.
9. Like bathing in a hot tub, excessive exposure can be harmful to a person’s health. People with poor health
should consult their physicians before using the sauna.
THESE ARE GUIDELINES ONLY. ENJOY YOUR SAUNA WHATEVER WAY YOU DESIRE.
CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED BY ADULTS.
MAINTAINING YOUR SAUNA AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Wash the layer of rock dust off of the sauna rocks before using them.
2. When your sauna is set up and working you should “break-in” the sauna before using it for the first time.
Turn it on its highest setting and keep it like that for about 1 hour. This is recommended to burn off any oils and
impurities from manufacturing, and it also “cures” the woodwork. After about ¾ hour, slowly pour about one
litre of cold water on the rocks. It should all turn to steam and not come out of the bottom of the heater. If it
does, you’re pouring too fast.
3. It is considered good sauna etiquette that guests take a shower with soap and sit on a double-layer of
terrycloth towels to prevent perspiration from getting onto the benches and walls where the oils will
accumulate over time.
After each use, leave the door fully open for the wood to dry out. Duck boards can be lifted up to air out if
necessary.
4. Under normal conditions, a slight wash of the floor and benches several times a year will maintain its
cleanliness.
The cedar benches can be washed with a mild solution of liquid cleaner and water to remove any buildup and
perspiration stains from the wood. Never use ammonia or harsh cleaners as they can turn the wood gray.
5. Good care should be taken of the wooden bucket and ladle. They should be stored upside down to promote
drying.
6. The peridotite sauna rocks may need to be replaced in 6 to 10 years depending on severity and frequency of
use. In many cases, the rocks could last up to 15 years.
7. Do NOT use commercial wood sealers from local lumberyards or hardware stores. These are not designed to
withstand the sauna temperatures or humidity!
8. Contact your local dealer or Dundalk LeisureCraft directly if you have questions or concerns regarding your
product.