leisurecraft CTC88CW User manual

CTC88CW
Georgian Cabin Sauna with Changeroom
Assembly Instructions
Requirements:
2 People (recommended)
Rubber Mallet
Carpenter’s Level
Tape Measure
Cordless Drill
Phillips & Robertson Drill Bits
2” (51mm) hole saw
Jigsaw
¼” (6mm) & ½” (13mm) Nut Driver Bit
Step Ladder
Adjustable Wrench
Grinder & Metal Cutting Disc
Carpenter’s Hammer
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Parts List
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Part # Description Quantity
603301 2x6x86-3/4" (220cm)Headers for Floor (Marked) 2
603329 2x6x132“ (335cm) Floor Joists 8
603303 2x6x84“ (213cm) Flooring Boards 26
603330 84“ (213cm) Flooring Board (2" Wide) Marked Floor Starter 1
603306 95“ (241cm) Bottom Front Wall Starter Piece (with Door Cutout) 2
603307 95“ (241cm) Bottom Wall Starter Piece 3
603308 95“ (241cm) Wall Staves with Notch on Both Ends 14
603331 143“ (363cm) Wall Staves with Notch on Both Ends & Middle 28
603332 143“ (363cm) Wall Staves with Notch on Ends & Angle for Sidewall Top 2
603311 34-13/16“ (88cm) Wall Staves with Notch on 1 End only for B/Above Windows 16
603333 34-13/16“ (88cm) Wall Staves with Notch on 1 End only & Cutout for Windows 4
603312 13“ (33cm) Wall Staves with Notch on 1 End only for Beside Windows 32
603313 8" (20cm)Wall Staves Straight Cut Ends for Beside Windows 32
603314 PreAssembled Gable Ends (Front & Back Wall) 3
603521 143“ (363cm) Top Beam (2 Ply) with Angled Corners 1
603524 143“ (363cm) Roof Starter Assembly (2pcs + Nosing) 2
603523 143“ (363cm) T&G Roof Boards (with 2 Grooves) 14
603522 143“ (363cm) T&G Roof Boards Made 6-1/2" Wide 2
603505 53“ (135) x 2-1/8" Gable End Trims (Angle cut both ends) 4
603017 Sauna Door with Frame & Hinges on Right 2
603018 Front Wall Window with White Cedar Frame 4
604401 18“ (46cm) x18“ (46cm) Single Tier Bench Brackets 4
604402 36“ (92cm) x36“ (92cm) 2 Tier Bench Brackets 2
604403 18“ (46cm) Wall Mount Bench Bracket For Top Bench 9
604405 19-1/4“ (50cm) x46 1/2“ (124cm) Side Wall Bench 1
604406 19-1/4“ (50cm) x83-3/4“ (213cm) Bench 2
604409 19-1/4“ (50cm) 46“ (117cm) Changeroom Bench 2
603315 Hit Blocks (Use in Assembly Only) 2
603506 Black Metal Gable End Trim (Angle cut both ends) LEFT SIDE 2
603507 Black Metal Gable End Trim (Angle cut both ends) Right SIDE 2
603508 Black Metal Eave Starter Trim 3
603509 Black Metal Roof Ridge Trim 1.5
603510 Algoma Black Metal Shingle 40
603511 Roll of M-Seal 2
CT88WMANUAL
Georgian Cabin Sauna Manual 1
VENT1 Sauna Vent 1
603020 Outside Sauna Door Handle (Small)- White Cedar 2
603021 Inside Sauna Door Handle (Large) - White Cedar 2

Index
Parts List
Base Preparation
Cabin Assembly
Roof Installation
Bench Installation
Electric Heater Installation (Option)
Wood 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 Georgian Cabin by laying
out the front and back starter staves and the 8 –floor
joists.
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Ensure the joists are on the “marks” and insert 3 – 3”
(76mm) screws into the end of each floor joist..
Secure the 2 outer floor joists on each side together
with 5 –3” (76mm) screws spaced out securing from
the inside of the inner joist.
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The starter staves will be “marked” with lines and x’s
where each of the floor joists will be placed.
2 floor joists on each end and 4 centered across the
base on the lines.
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Cabin Assembly
Measure the distance from opposite corners to
ensure the base is square, adjust if needed.
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Once the base is square, secure a floorboard across
the middle and secure with 1 screw on each side to
prevent the base from shifting out of square.
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To start the assembly of the floor, locate the stave
that is labelled “ Floor Starter”
This will be the floorboard without the groove on one
side.
Ensure the “floor Starter” stave is flush with the inside
of the front and side base plates.

Secure with 12 –3” (76mm) screws. 6 from the inside
of the floorboard and 6 from the outside.
Align the next floorboard up to the edge of the first
one and ensure it is tight to the first floorboard by
tapping with a rubber mallet, so the tongue sits tightly
into the groove.
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Continue adding the floorboards until you reach the
back of the sauna.
When you get to the temporary floorboard, remove it
and use where needed.
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Once it is tight to the first board, secure it using
a 3” (76mm) screw into each floor joist from the side
with the groove.
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When you reach the back of the sauna, use the
smaller floorboard and secure it with 6 -3” (76mm)
screws.
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Place the door stave onto the front of the sauna.
Ensure to place it with the notch cut out for the door
facing upwards. (tongue up, groove down)
Place one of the side wall staves and using the
provided “hit block” tap it so the groove goes tight
over the tongue of the front starter stave.
Ensure the tongue is facing up on the side wall stave.
Cabin Assembly
Locate the wall stave labelled “Door”.
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Tap the side wall stave using the provided “hit block”
so the groove goes tight over the tongue of the back
wall starter stave.
Repeat with a side wall stave on the opposite side.
Insert 3 –3” (76mm) screws through the front and
back starter staves into the floor. If the walls are not
sitting tight on the base, you can use a 5” (127mm)
screw to pull them down tight to the base.
Repeat on the side wall staves using 4 screws per
side.
Place the back wall starter stave. It is the same as the
front wall starter stave without the door section cut
out.
Insert a 5” (127mm) screw into each of the notches in
the 4 corners to secure the side wall stave to the front
and back starter staves.
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Locate the short stave with the extra piece attached
and place on top of either side of the changeroom
wall stave.
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Place the starter stave marked “changeroom door”
centered between the notches on the side wall staves.
Use 4 – 3” (76mm) screws to secure it to the floor.
Tap the stave tight using the provided “hit block” and
use a 5” (127mm) screw into the notch to secure it to
the side wall stave.
Repeat on opposite side.
Place a short front wall stave on either side of the
front wall and secure with a 5” (127mm) screw in each
of the notches. Ensure to screw on a bit of an angle to
not hit the screws below.
Repeat on opposite side.
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Repeat the process for a side wall stave.
Repeat on opposite side.
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. Ensure to screw on a bit of an
angle to not hit the screws below.
Continue adding the wall staves in the same method
until you reach the 4th row on the front and middle
walls of the sauna. Alternating by placing front and
middle short wall staves, full back wall stave and then
the full-length side wall staves on either side.
Install the short wall stave labelled “window” on either
side of the front and middle wall and secure in the
same manner as previous steps.
These staves will have a notch cut out for the window.
Add another back wall stave and then a side wall
stave on either side.
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Cabin Assembly
Repeat the process of placing and securing the sides,
back wall staves and short front and middle wall
staves until the short staves are 8 staves high.
Place a short front wall stave on either side of the
front and middle walls and secure with a 5” (127mm)
screw in each of the notches.
Place your windows onto the front wall and ensure
the staves are fully inserted into the grooves.
Repeat for middle changeroom wall.
Slide the door in between the front wall staves.
Ensure it opens towards the front of the sauna.
Repeat for middle changeroom wall.
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Slide all the small front wall staves without the notch
in between the door and windows and ensure they
are tight to each other by tapping with a mallet.
Repeat for middle changeroom wall.
Place a medium length front wall stave above each
window and secure using a 5” (127mm) screw into
each notch.
Insert a rear wall stave and a side stave on either side
of the sauna and secure using 5” (127mm) screws into
the notches on each end of the staves.
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Secure the full-length wall stave labelled “Door” above
the windows and door and secure with 5” (127mm)
screws into the notches in the same manner as the
previous steps.
Repeat for middle changeroom wall.
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Place the side wall stave with the tapered edge on the
side wall and secure in the notches with a 5” (127mm)
screw on both sides of the sauna.
The longer edge of the taper on the side wall stave
goes to the inside of the sauna.
Cabin Assembly
Place the top beam into the slots on the top of the
triangle pieces.
Use a rubber mallet to tap the top beam tight into the
slots on the gable ends.
Secure with 6 - 3” (76mm) screws into the pre-drilled
holes. (1 screw on each side of gable ends)
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Place one of the pre-assembled gable ends onto the
rear wall of the sauna.
Use a rubber mallet to tap the piece tight to the wall.
Secure with 5” (127mm) screws into the pre-drilled
holes.
Repeat for the front and changeroom walls.
Locate the center top beam.

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Insert 2 –3” (64mm) screws into the top of the door
frame as shown.
Repeat this for the side opposite the door hinges as
well with 3 –3” (64mm) screws.
Place a 3” (64mm) screw through the middle hole on
the 2 hinges and then centered in the frame between
the 2 hinges.
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Use a 5” (127mm) screw in between the previously
placed screws in the top of the door frame to pull in
the middle of the Gable end.
Repeat for the changeroom door frame.

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Find the 2 roof starter pieces.
Each piece is 2 boards wide with a notch cut out on
either end and in the middle.
Align the notch with the edge of gable ends and
secure using 2 –3” (64mm) screws into each of the
gable ends.
Place an additional 8 –3” (76mm) screws spaced out
in the roof starter pieces aligned so that the screws
are going into the side wall.
Roof Assembly
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Start placing the roof staves going up the roof and tap
into each other, Secure with 3 - 3” (76mm) screws
into each gable end.

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Roof Assembly
When you reach the top of one side, use the wide
stave without the groove on the top.
Secure the top peak piece with 3 –3” (76mm) screws
into the gable ends and 8 mores screws centered
along the peak into the roof support beam.
Repeat the process on the other side of the roof.
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Pre-place 4 –3” (76mm) screws into the front fascia
trim piece ensuring it is flush.
Repeat on the opposite side.
Repeat for the back side of the sauna.
Place the long metal trim pieces on the sides of the
roof and secure with the 12 of the included short
black screws. Slide the shorter metal trim piece into
the longer piece to get to the back of the sauna.
Repeat for opposite side of sauna.
Secure the front metal trim pieces onto the wood trim
pieces and secure on the face and underneath with 7
of the included short black screws.
Repeat on the front side of the sauna.

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Start applying the metal shingles by sliding the shingle
under the side 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.
Overlap the panels one ridge and continue securing
to the roof to the other side of the sauna.
Continue adding the shingles up the roof overlapping
the previous row securing with roofing screws on
every ridge until you get to the last row needed.
When you reach the peak, use half width shingles.
Roof Assembly
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Use an angle grinder to cut the shingles in half to use
as finishers at the end.
Screw the half shingle to the roof at the bottom of
each ridge.
Repeat the process for one of the half width shingles.
Repeat the above steps for the other side of the roof.
Place the 2 ridge caps on top of each other and mark
a line 25” (64cm) from the end of the bottom one.
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Repeat for the other ridge cap placing the adhesive
seal to both sides on just the last 25” of the marked
ridge cap.
Place the 2nd ridge cap over the first. Ensure to tuck it
under the front trim piece and continue securing the
ridge caps into every other ridge.
Roof Assembly
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Reveal the adhesive side of the M-seal and apply it to
the inside edges of the unmarked ridge cap.
Place the roof ridge cap under the rear trim piece.
Secure with the self-sealing roofing screws every
other ridge. Only do 2 rows at this time.