leisurecraft Canadian Timber Granby User manual

Canadian Timber
Granby
Cabin Assembly Instructions
Requirements:
2 People (recommended)
Rubber Mallet
Carpenter’s Level
Tape Measure
Cordless Drill
Phillips & Robertson Drill Bits
2” (51mm) hole saw
¼” (6mm) Nut Driver Bit
Step Ladder
Carpenter’s Hammer
Utility Knife
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Parts List
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Part # Description Quantity
603317 2x6x62 -3/4" Headers for Floor (Marked) 2
603318 2x6x60" Floor Joists 7
603319 2x6x60" Flooring Boards 11
603321 60" Flooring Board (5" Wide) Marked Floor Starter 1
603325 71" Bottom Front Wall Starter Piece (with Door Cutout) 1
603327 71" Bottom Back Wall Starter Piece 1
603322 71" Wall Staves with Notch on Both Ends 42
603323 71" Wall Staves with Notch on Ends & Angle for Sidewall Top 2
603326 71" Wall Staves with Notch on Ends & Cutout for Top of Door 1
603320 22 ¾” Wall Staves with Notch on 1 End only for beside Door 26
603328 6’ PreAssembled Gable Ends (Front & Back Wall) 2
603512 72" Top Beam (2 Ply) with Angled Corners 1
603513 72" Roof Starter Assembly (2pcs + Nosing) 2
603514 72" T&G Roof Boards (with 2 Grooves) 10
603515 72" T&G Roof Boards Made 4" Wide 2
603516 40 ½” x 2-1/8" Gable End Trims (Angle cut both ends) 4
603017 Sauna Door with Frame & Hinges on Right 1
604402 36"x36" Bench Brackets 2
604403 18" Wall Mount Bench Bracket 4
604408 19-1/4"x60” Bench 2
603315 Hit Blocks (Use in Assembly Only) 2
603519 41" Black Metal Gable End Trim(Angle cut both ends) LEFT SIDE 2
603520 41" Black Metal Gable End Trim(Angle cut both ends) Right SIDE 2
603517 75 ½” Black Metal Eave Starter Trim 2
603518 73 ½” Black Metal Roof Ridge Trim 1
603510 Algoma Black Metal Shingle 16
603511 Roll of M-Seal 1
CT66WMANUAL
Granby Cabin Sauna Manual 1
VENT1 Sauna Vent 1
603020 Outside Sauna Door Handle (Small)- White Cedar 1
603021 Inside Sauna Door Handle (Large) - White Cedar 1

Index
Parts List
Base Preparation
Cabin Assembly
Roof Installation
Bench Installation
Electric Heater Installation (Option)
Care &Maintenance
Warranty
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Sauna Base Preparation
Make sure the base for your sauna is level with a slight slope to the back for drainage.
A solid base for your sauna is recommended and can be made from any of the following.
Concrete Pad Wood Deck
Crushed Stone Patio Stone/Paver Blocks
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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Cabin Assembly
Start the assembly of your Granby Cabin by laying out
the front and back base plates and the 7 –base
supports.
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Insert 3 –2 ½” (64mm) screws into the end of each
base stave.
Repeat this process for all 7 supports.
2 supports on either end and the remaining 3
centered on “marks”.
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The front and back pieces will be “marked” where
each of the base supports will be placed.
2 Supports on each end and 3 centered across the
base.
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To start the assembly of the floor, locate the stave
that is labelled “ Floor Starter”
Ensure the “floor Starter” stave is flush with the inside
of the front and side base plates.
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Align the next floor stave up to the edge of the first
one and tap the tongue into the groove.
Once it is even with the first stave, secure it using
2- 2 ½” (64mm) screws into the supports as in the
previous step.
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Secure with 2 - 2 ½” (64mm) screws per support.
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Repeat this process until all the floor staves have
been placed.
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Place 3 -3” (76mm) screws into each of the side
supports.
Fasten the front starter door stave with 2 - 3” (76mm)
screws to secure it to the floor.
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Locate the wall stave labelled “Door”.
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Place one of the wall staves across the front and rear
of the sauna and using the provided “hit block” tap it
so the groove goes tight into the starter staves.
Now place a full length stave at the rear of the sauna
and tap the tongue and groove together to make sure
it is tight and secure with a 5” (127mm) screw into the
notch at either end.
Repeat this process for the rear starter stave.
Insert a 5” (127mm) screw into the notch at each end
to secure it to the starter stave below.
Repeat on opposite side.
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Place another wall stave across the front and rear of
the sauna on each side and using the provided “hit
block” tap it so the groove goes tight into the stave
below it. Secure it with a 5” (127mm) screw into each
notch.
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Continue with the front wall by placing one of the
short wall staves on both ends and tapping them so
the groove goes tight on to the front starter stave and
secure it with a 5” (127mm) screw into each notch.
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If you notice a gap between the staves at anytime, you
can use a 5” (127mm) screw in the middle of the stave
to close the gap.
Place another full length stave at the rear of the
sauna and tap the tongue and groove together to
make sure it is tight and secure with a 5” (127mm)
screw into the notch at either end.
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Continue alternating the side wall staves and the front
and back wall staves one more row and then insert
the door in between the front wall staves. Once the
door is in place, return to the process of installing the
staves by alternating from the side staves to the front
and back securing in each of the notches.
Repeat the process with 1 of the short wall staves on
each side on the front of the sauna.
Place the angled side wall staves ensuring the angle is
sloped down towards the outside of the sauna.
Secure with a 5” (127mm) screw in each notch.
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When you reach the top of the door, locate the stave
labelled door. (this will have the notch cut out) Secure
it to the wall staves below in the same manner as the
other staves.

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Place the gable ends onto the front and rear walls and
tap tightly into the staves below then secure with 5”
(127mm) screws into the ends in the pre drilled holes.
Place the center roof support beam into the slots on
the top of the triangle pieces.
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Now fasten the bottom wall stave on every side of the
sauna to the floor staves using 2 ½” (64mm) screws.
(3 per side)
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Secure each end with a 3” (76mm) screw on each side
of each gable.

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To start the assembly of the roof, locate the 2 roof
starter pieces.
This is 2 boards wide with a notch cut out.
Align the notch with the edge of the triangle pieces
and use 2 –3” (64mm) screws on each end and 5 – 3”
screws from the roof board into the side wall.
Roof Assembly
Use the thinner roof stave to finish the roof on this
side. Secure to the gable ends with 2 –3”
(76mm)screws and 5 –5” (127mm) screws into the
previous stave. Repeat the process for the other side
of the roof.
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Start placing the roof staves going up the roof and tap
into each other then secure with 2 - 3” (76mm)
screws into each end. If you notice a gap between the
roof staves at anytime, you can use a 5” (127mm)
screw in the middle of the stave to close the gap.

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Secure the front trim pieces to the roof staves on
either side with 3 –2 ½” (64mm) screws per trim piece
ensuring they are flush to the roof. Repeat on the
back side of the sauna.
Place one of the long metal trim pieces on the side of
the roof and secure with 6 of the included short black
screws.( 3 on the face and 3 from underneath) Repeat
on the back side of the sauna.
Place the metal trim pieces and secure with 6 black
screws. ( 3 on the face and 3 from underneath)
Repeat on other side. Repeat on the back side of the
sauna.
Start applying the metal shingles by sliding the shingle
under the front metal trim piece and flush with the
edge of the side trim and then secure using the
included roofing screws. Screw the shingle to the roof
at the bottom of each ridge.
Roof Assembly
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Overlap the panels one ridge and continue securing
to the roof with a full shingle then a half shingle.
Repeat the above step with the 2nd and 3rd row of
shingles. For the 3rd row, use the thinner shingles.
Repeat the process for the other side of the roof.
Remove the adhesive backing of the M-seal and apply
it to the inside edges of the roof ridge cap.
Place the roof ridge cap under the front and back trim
pieces. Secure it on both sides with roofing screws in
every other ridge.
Roof Assembly
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Install the outer door handle (small) at the desired
height using 2 –2 ½” (64mm) screws in the pre-drilled
holes.
Install the inner door handle (large) horizontally at the
desired height. Ensure the handle is level and secure
using 2 –2 ½” (64mm) screws in the pre-drilled holes.
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Install 3 –3” (76mm) screws centered on each side of
the door frame to secure the door to the wall staves.
For the side with the door, use the middle hinge on
the top and bottom with the 3rd screw centered
between them.
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Start the assembly of your benches by placing the 2
tier bench support along the wall.
Using a pencil, trace the top and front of the upper
and lower bench.
Mount one of the wall mount bench brackets flush to
the line on the upper bench and secure with 3 –2 ½”
(64mm) screws. Repeat for the lower bench. To
reduce the risk of splitting, pre drill the mounts.
Repeat process on opposite side of sauna,
Place the top bench onto the supports and secure
with 2” (51mm) screws.
Place the screws between the bench slats to make
them less visible.
Align the bench supports to the slats on bottom of
bench.
Ensure bench support is square and secure with 2”
(51mm) screws from the bench into the support.
Again, place the screws into between the bench slats
to make them less visible.
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Repeat the process for the bottom bench.
Screw the bench supports to the floor and back wall
using 2” (51mm) screws.
Bench Assembly
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Electric Heater Installation
Measure the width of the stove mounting holes.
Measure the height of the mounting holes and add 6”.
(152mm)
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Transfer the measurements to the back wall of sauna.
Ensure the heater will be centered between the
benches.
Install the two ¼" x 1 ½" (6mm x 38mm) hex head lag
screws (supplied with the heater) into the holes.
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Hang the heater on the 2 screws and tighten to
secure stove in position.
Locate the pieces for your heater guard.
Stand the 2 Assembled side pieces of the heater
guard on edge with pre-drilled holes on the bottom.
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Screw heater guard support to either side using
(2) –1 ½” (38mm) screws per side.
Repeat for the bottom heater guard support.
Place 2- 2 ½” (64mm) screws into the pre-drilled holes
on either side of heater guard to prepare for
mounting.
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Center the guard around the heater and secure to
wall with the pre placed screws.
Ensure the guard is level and secure the other side.
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Wash the layer of rock dust off of the sauna rocks
before using them.
When your sauna is set up and working you should
“break-in” the sauna before using it for the first time
by turning on the heater to its highest setting and
operate it for about 1 hour.
This is recommended to burn off any oils impurities
from manufacturing, and it also “cures” the
woodwork.
• All wiring should be installed according to the heater manufacturers instructions and by a
licensed electrician.
•Do NOT use a G.F.I breaker
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