Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest User manual

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Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest Outdoor 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
7/16” wrench
View the assembly process on
Ver. 2.1

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Index
Sauna Base Preparation (Standard) – Page 3
Sauna Barrel Assembly (Standard) – Page 4 to 15
Standard Bench Installation (Standard) – Page 16 to 19
Electric Heater Installation (Option) – Page 20 to 22
Wood Heater Installation (Option) – Page 23 to 24
Harvia Wood Heater Installation (Option) – Page 25 to 29
Sauna Vent Kit (Option) – Page 30 to 31
Sauna Light (Option) – Page 32 to 33
Completion/Maintenance/Warranty – Page 34 to 36
Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Sauna Base Preperation
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest
Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Concrete Pad
Sauna Base Preparation
A solid base for your sauna is recommended and can be made from any of the following.
Wooden Deck
Crushed Gravel Patio Stones/Paver Blocks
(Refer to the below chart for minimum base requirements)
It is recommended to build a base larger than required to provide
a sitting area for cooling off during your sauna session.
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Sauna Size 8'x6'
(244x183cm)
8'x7'
(244x213cm)
8'x8'
(244x244cm)
Minimum Base Size 54"x72"
(137x183cm)
54"x84"
(137x213cm)
54"x96"
(137x244cm)
Options
Porch Add 24" (60cm) to total length.
Changeroom Add 48" (120cm) to total length.
* All measurements in above chart are “width x lengths”

Eagles Nest Sauna Assembly (Standard)
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest
Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Connect the tongue and groove of the 2 floor pieces
together ensuring the at both ends are flush.
Fig 2a
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To make the next step easier, stand the 2 floor pieces up
on their end.
Although the tongue and groove connection should hold
the floor pieces together while standing them up, it is
recommended to have a helper assist you in this step.
Screw the floor pieces together in the pre drilled holes
using the provided 2 ½” (64mm) screws.
Carefully ay the floor back down.
Make sure the placement for your sauna is level with a
slight slope to the back for drainage.
Lay the 2 floor pieces on the ground.

Eagles Nest Sauna Assembly (Standard)
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest
Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Using 2 ½” (64mm) screws, screw the front bottom
stave into the floor spacing the screws out 6-8”
(15-20cm)
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Secure the lower back wall panel to the other end of the
floor assembly in the same manner as the front wall.
Slide the front side panel onto the front bottom stave.
Place the front bottom stave at the front of the floor
assembly making sure it is flush at either end.

Eagles Nest Sauna Assembly (Standard)
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest
Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Square up the front and back walls and fasten a wall
stave to each end for support.
This is temporary and will be moved later in the
assembly process.
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Screw the inside of the side wall panel to the bottom
wall using a 2 ½” (64mm) screw in the pre drilled hole.
Slide the door into place.
Line the support from the side panel to the support on
the front bottom wall and secure with 2 ½” (64mm)
screws.

Eagles Nest Sauna Assembly (Standard)
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest
Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Once door is square, screw a 2 ½” (64mm) screw into
the center hole of the bottom door hinge.
Repeat on top door hinge.
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Slide the other front side panel in tight to the door.
Secure the side panel to the bottom wall following the
same process as the opposite side.
Secure the door to this side panel 3” (76mm) from the
top and bottom and 1 screw in the center through the
door trim using 2 ½” (64mm) screws.
Ensure it is tight to the bottom stave and side panel
The groove in the door frame will fit around the side
wall and the bottom stave.

Eagles Nest Sauna Assembly (Standard)
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest
Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Slide the top front wall over the door and onto the side
panels.
Use a rubber mallet to tap into place if needed.
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Secure the top wall to the side panels with 2 ½” (64mm)
screws through the pre drilled holes.
(2 screws in side support, 1 in the side panel and 1 from
the top wall down into the side panel)
Repeat on the other side.
Place the middle back wall section on to the back
bottom wall.
Screw the panels together using 2 ½” (64mm) screws
in the pre drilled holes in the support and wall stave on
both sides.
For additional support, add a wall stave to this side of
the sauna as well.

Eagles Nest Sauna Assembly (Standard)
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest
Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Secure the panels to each other following the same
process as the front wall.
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Using a measuring tape, mark the center of the sauna.
(This measurement will vary depending on what size of
sauna was purchased)
Attach a middle support in the center of the sauna using
2 ½” (64mm) screws,
Ensure the support is flush to the outside edge.
Repeat on the opposite side.
Place the top back panel onto the middle wall panel.

Eagles Nest Sauna Assembly (Standard)
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest
Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Starting at the bottom of the wall, Screw a wall stave to
the front and back walls using 2 ½” (64mm) screws.
Keep screws in 1” (25mm) from the ends to ensure they
will be covered by the outer trim.
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Fasten to the middle support with 2 ½” (64mm) screws.
To make it easier to attach the remaining wall staves,
locate the rubber mallet and the piece of wood marked
”tapping block”.
Fasten the top support pieces together and to the
middle wall supports on both sides with 2 ½” (64mm)
screws ensuring the edges are flush.

Eagles Nest Sauna Assembly (Standard)
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest
Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Build the wall upwards ensuring staves are tapped down
tight to each other and they are flush on the ends.
Secure the staves at both ends and into the middle
support with 2 ½” (64mm) screws.
When you get to the previously placed support stave,
remove it and use it to fit with the other staves.
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Build the wall up to the top in the same manner.
Use the piece marked “top” for the top of the wall.
Repeat on opposite side.
There will be approximately a 1” (25mm) gap from the
finished wall to the edge of the front side panel.
This is intentional.
Use the provided block to “tap” the wall staves into
each other.
Failing to use the block could result in damage to the
“tongue” of the staves.

Eagles Nest Sauna Assembly (Standard)
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest
Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Ensure the notch on the overhang roof piece lines up
with the corner wall.
Repeat on other side.
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Use the rubber mallet to “tap” the overhang into place
and then secure with 2 ½” (64mm) screws at both ends
and in the middle making sure the screw goes into the
middle top support.
Continue adding the roof staves working to the peak in
this manner on both sides.
Use the rubber mallet to tap the staves tight together.
Do not fasten roof staves yet!
Square up the roof overhang with the sauna and tap the
notches into the walls of the sauna.

Eagles Nest Sauna Assembly (Standard)
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest
Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Once the peak looks perfect, screw all the roof staves in
place at either end and into the middle support with
2 ½” (64mm) screws.
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Use (6) 2 ½” (64mm) screws per roof stave.
2 at each end and 2 into the center support.
Start the cedar shingle strips at the bottom of the roof
on one side..
When placing the roof peak in at the the top, there will
be a slight bulge.
Use the mallet to “finesse” these pieces to fit correctly.

Eagles Nest Sauna Assembly (Standard)
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Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest
Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Continue to add the shingle strips working up to the
peak on both sides.
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Find the 2 shingle strips marked ”top”.
Attach the 2 top pieces with 1 ½” (38mm) screws.
Start with a 1” (25mm) overhang and fasten to the roof
staves using 1 ½” (38mm) screws spacing them
approximately every 12” (305mm)

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Assembly Instructions
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Ensure the peak is flush at the top and fasten the trim
using the 1 ½” (38mm) pre placed screws.
Screw in all the remaining screws and then repeat for
the back of sauna.
Install towel hanger at desired height on outer wall using
1 ½” (38mm) screws.
Install the inside handle at the desired height centered
horizontally on the inside of the door and secure with 2”
(51mm) screws in the pre-drilled holes.
Center outer the door handle (small) on the outside of
the door and secure with 2” (51mm) screws using the
pre-drilled holes.
*Magnets are very strong and may require some force
to pull the door open the first time.

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Place the bench seat down on the support brackets.
Standard Bench Installation
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Line the support crossers on the bottom of the bench
to the bench supports.
Slide the supports tight to the wall at the bottom,
ensure the supports are square and screw to the floor
using 2 ½” (64mm) screws.
Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest
Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions
To start the assembly of sauna benches, bring in the 4
support brackets and place 2 on each side of the sauna.

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Ensure the bench is level, place the end bench supports
snug to the bottom of the bench and fasten to the back
wall with 2 ½” (64mm) screws.
Repeat at other end.
Standard Bench Installation
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Secure the bench to the support brackets using the
provided 1 ½” (38mm) screws.
Screw between the slats of the bench to make the
screws less visible.
Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest
Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Locate your end bench supports and pre place 2 ½”
(64mm) screws in the pre drilled holes.

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Fasten the backrest to the wall by screwing between
the slats to make the screws less visible.
Standard Bench Installation
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Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Bring the backrest in and place against the wall.
Repeat the bench assembly process for the opposite
side bench.
* If a changeroom is chosen, assemble the
changeroom benches in the same manner as the
sauna benches.

Standard Bench Installation Porch/Changeroom
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•If a changeroom is chosen, assemble the changeroom benches
in the same manner as the sauna benches.
To install the standard porch seats, screw the leg into the end of
the seat with 2 ½ ” (64mm) screws.
Attach the angled brace from the seat to the leg with
2 ½ ” (64mm) screws.
Secure the porch seat to the front wall from underneath the seat
using (3) - 2 ½” (64mm) screws in the pre drilled holes.
Secure Bench leg to floor with 3” (76mm) screws.
Repeat for other porch bench.
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Use a level or carpenters square to make to make sure the porch
seat is level.
Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest
Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Electric Heater Installation (Option)
Using the template provided, drill four 9/64" holes
to fasten the heater to the wall.
Install the two ¼" x 1 ½" (6mm x 38mm) hex head lag screws
(supplied with the heater) into the upper two holes.
Tighten these screws until their heads are about 1/4" (6mm) from
the wall.
Measure the proper distances for the heater template according
to the heater manufacturers instructions.
The following installation instructions are for the Helo Cup (Saaku) electric heater.
Always refer to the original sauna heater manual for confirmation.
Always Read all instructions carefully.
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Hang the heater on the two upper screws.
Install the two ¼" x 1" (6mm x 25mm)hex head lag screws
(supplied with the heater) into the two lower mounting holes.
Level the heater and tighten all 4 hex head lag screws to lock the
heater in place.
Dundalk LeisureCraft Eagles Nest
Outdoor Sauna
Assembly Instructions