leisurecraft Canadian Timber Mini Pod User manual

Canadian Timber
Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Requirements:
2 People (recommended)
Rubber Mallet
Carpenter’s Level
Tape Measure
Cordless Drill
Phillips & Robertson Drill Bits
2” (51mm) hole saw
Jigsaw
Step Ladder
Adjustable Wrench
Utility Knife
Carpenter’s Hammer
Staple Gun
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Parts List
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Part # Description Quantity
601013 83" Standard Sauna Staves 34
601014 83" Bottom Staves (Flat on Bottom) 2
601015 83" Top Stave Assembly 1
602206 80-1/4" Front/Back Floor Joist with Corner Notch 2
602207 78-1/2" Side Floor Joist with Corner Notch 2
602208 75-1/2" Middle Floor Joist 5
602209 1x6x78-5/16" T&G Floor Boards 16
603028 MiniPOD Bottom Back Wall Section 1
603029 MiniPOD Middle Back Wall Section 1
603030 MiniPOD Top Back Wall Section 1
603031 MiniPOD Bottom Front Wall Section 1
603032 MiniPOD Side Front Wall Section 2
603033 MiniPOD Top of Door Front Wall Section 1
603004 2 Meter Sauna Door with Frame 1
602210 Bevel Trim for Mini POD Sauna (5pcs per set) 2
604203 16-1/2"x75-1/2" Side Bench 2
604204 19"x75-1/2" Side Backrest 2
604205 20"x20" (50cm) Side Wall Bench Support 4
604206 Wall Mount Bench Support 4
SHIELD04 Electric Heater Shield - White Cedar 1
205021 87" Ice & Water Shield 6
4221002
Cambridge Dual Black
Ashpalt
Shingle422100233.3 Square ft per bundle
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603020 Outside Sauna Door Handle (Small) 1
603021 Inside Sauna Door Handle (Large) 1
VENT1 Extra Sauna Vent (Includes 2 Grills and Inside Slider) 1
PODHARDWARE
POD Sauna Hardware Package 1
MINIPODMANUAL
MiniPOD Sauna Owners Manual 1
Canadian Timber Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions
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Index
Parts List
Base Preparation
Sauna Assembly
Bench Installation
Asphalt Shingle Installation
Electric Heater Installation (Option)
Harvia M3 Wood Heater Installation (Chimney out the back wall) (Option)
Vent Installation
Care & Maintenance
Warranty
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Canadian Timber
Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions

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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Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Sauna Assembly
Start the assembly of your Mini Pod Sauna by laying
out the front and back base plates and the side base
supports.
Ensure the grooves are facing upwards.
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Place the inner floor joists inside the frame.
Align the floor joists with the X’s on the floor frame so
that the sides of the joists are flush with the lines
beside the X’s.
Floor joists should be flush at the top with the inside
of the floor frame.
Fasten with 3 – 2 ½” (64mm) screws on each end.
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Secure the 4 mitered corners together using 3 – 2 ½”
(64mm) screws per corner, ensuring that the pieces
are flush to each other.
Canadian Timber Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Sauna Assembly
Begin placing the floor boards flush to the front and
fasten with 1 ¼” (32mm) staples or finishing nails.
For a cleaner look, only secure into the outer 2
supports on either side as these will be hidden under
the benches.
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Secure the last floor board into all of the supports.
Measure the remaining gap and cut the last floor
piece to fit.
Secure it to all of the supports.
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Continue adding the floor boards up to the edge of
the previous one and tap the tongue into the groove.
Once it is even with the first stave, secure it into the 2
outer supports on either side as in the previous step.
Canadian Timber Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Sauna Assembly
Position the bottom rear wall panel flush to the back
of the base and centered on either side.
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Place the bottom front wall at the front of the sauna
and align the notches of a wall stave to the front and
back panel to ensure you have the correct spacing.
Ensure the front panel is centered and then secure
the side with the wall stave using 2 – 3” (76mm)
screws.
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Secure it to the base with 7 – 3” ( 76mm) screws.
Canadian Timber Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Sauna Assembly
Temporarily secure the wall stave to the walls with a
2 ½” (64mm) screw at each end.
Place another wall stave on opposite side and secure
with a 2 ½” (64mm) screw at each end..
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Place a side front wall section on top of the front
bottom section.
Ensure the panel is flush to the edge of the bottom
piece and secure with a 2 ½” (64mm) screw on each
end.
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Continue securing the front wall piece to the base
with 5 – 3” (76mm) screws.
Canadian Timber Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Sauna Assembly
Insert the door and opposite side panel onto the
bottom and secure the outside of the panel with a
2 ½” (64mm) screw on either side.
Logo on door to face inside the sauna.
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Temporarily secure another wall stave on both sides
of the sauna with a 2 ½” (64mm) screw at each end.
Place the middle rear wall panel onto the rear bottom
panel ensuring the ends are flush and secure with a
2 ½” (64mm) screw on each end.
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Slide the door up a bit to make room to be able to
secure the inside of side panel.
Canadian Timber Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Sauna Assembly
Temporarily secure another wall stave a little higher
up on both sides of the sauna with a 2 ½” (64mm)
screw at each end. This will keep the front and rear
panels stable.
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Repeat for the rear top section.
Locate the top roof staves. These will have an angle
cut on one side and rounded on the other.
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Place the front top piece above the door and secure
with a 2 ½” (64mm) screw at each end.
Canadian Timber Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Sauna Assembly
Align the angled sides of the two pieces together
ensuring they are flush and that the notches on the
bottom line up. Secure with 2 ½” (64mm) screws in
the pre drilled holes.
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Starting at the top on one side, begin placing the wall
staves. Ensure they are tight together and secure with
2 – 2 ½” (64mm) screws at each end.
You may need to tap them with a rubber mallet to get
them tight together.
Continue installing the staves working towards the
bottom. When you get to the temporary wall staves,
remove them then secure them into the correct
position.
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Place the assemble top stave onto the top of the front
and rear panels. Ensure it is centered to the mark on
the top of the panels and secure with 2 - 2 ½“’ (64mm)
screws at each end.
Canadian Timber Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Sauna Assembly
The final wall stave will have a flat bottom instead of
the curve.
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Repeat the process for the other side of the sauna.
Bring the bench supports into the sauna.
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Center 3 more screws to the bottom stave to secure it
to the sauna base.
Canadian Timber Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Bench Assembly
Place one of the support brackets 3” (76mm) from the
back wall and mark the top and front edge with a
marker or pen.
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Repeat the process for the rear of the sauna.
Secure the bench support brackets to the supports
on the bottom of the bench seat with 2 – 2” (51mm)
screws into each support.
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Remove the support bracket and then align the side
wall support to the line, ensure it is level and secure
with 4 – 2 ½” (64mm) screws in the pre drilled holes.
Canadian Timber Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Bench Assembly
Leave a 1 ½” (38mm) gap from the high part of the
bench support to the back of the bench seat so the
back rest has room to slide in.
Repeat for the other bench support.
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Place the bench onto the wall supports and slide the
back rest into the space at the back.
Secure the bench to the supports with 2 – 2” (51mm)
screws into each support.
Ensure to screw in between the slats to make the
screws less visible.
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Bring the bench into the sauna.
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Assembly Instructions

Bench Assembly
Secure the backrest to the wall with 2 – 5” (127mm)
screws.
Ensure to screw in between the slats to make the
screws less visible.
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Secure the bench supports to the floor with 2-
2”(51mm) screws per support.
Repeat the above process to install the other bench,
Canadian Timber Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Install the outer door handle (small) at the desired
height using 2 – 2” (51mm) 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” (51mm) screws in the pre-drilled holes.

Asphalt Shingle Assembly
To start the installation of the asphalt shingled roof,
remove the backing from 1 of the ice & water strips.
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Fold the excess over the front of the staves and
secure with staples. Repeat at the rear of the sauna.
Repeat the above step with a second strip of ice &
water shield. Ensure it overlaps the glossy section on
the previous sheet. Add a 3rd strip above the 2nd strip.
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Place the first piece starting at the bottom of the wall
staves.
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Assembly Instructions

Asphalt Shingle Assembly
To start the installation of the asphalt shingled roof,
remove the backing from 1 of the ice & water strips.
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Fold the excess over the front of the staves and
secure with staples. Repeat at the rear of the sauna.
Repeat the above step with a second strip of ice &
water shield. Ensure it overlaps the glossy section on
the previous sheet. Add a 3rd strip above the 2nd strip.
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Place the first piece starting at the bottom of the wall
staves.
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Assembly Instructions

Asphalt Shingle Assembly
Repeat the process for the other side of the sauna.
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Secure the top middle trim piece centered at the top
of the sauna. Fasten with 2 – 2 ½” (64mm) screws. The
trim should overhang ¼” on the bottom.
Place the trim piece with the angled edge aligned to
the centered trim and secure with 3 – 2 ½” (64mm)
screws.
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Use a utility knife to cut off the excess ice and water
shield flush to the edge of the staves.
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Assembly Instructions

Asphalt Shingle Assembly
Install the last trim piece with the straight edge in the
same manner as the others.
Repeat the process for the other side of the sauna.
Repeat for the rear of the sauna.
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Place another full shingle next to the first shingle and
fasten in the same method.
You may have to leave a small gap on either end if the
shingles are not long enough.
To start the second row of shingles, first measure and
cut a shingle in half.
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Canadian Timber Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Starting at the bottom of the sauna, place a full
shingle to the edge and secure with 4 –¾” (19mm)
roofing nails on the white line.

Asphalt Shingle Assembly
Place the half shingle on top of the previous full
shingle. Align the bottom of the half shingle with the
top of the indent on the full shingle. Secure with 3 ¾”
(19mm) roofing nails on the white line.
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Repeat this pattern of alternating the rows of shingles
until you reach the top of the sauna.
Repeat on other side of sauna,
After you reach the top of the sauna on both sides,
cut 4 shingles lengthwise on the white line.
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Canadian Timber Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions
Install a full shingle then the other half shingle to
finish the 2nd row.