leisurecraft Mini Pod User manual

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06/2023
Requirements:
2 People (recommended)
* Carpenter’s Hammer
* Step Ladder
* Cordless Drill (we supply the bit)
* Tape Measure
Carpenter’s Level
•Rubber Mallet
Cedar Mini Pod Sauna
Assembly Instructions
View the assembly process
It is highly recommended to view the assembly video prior to starting assembly!

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Assembly Instructions
Index
Base Preparation
Sauna Assembly
Bevel Siding Installation
Back Wall L-Bench Installation
Side Wall Bench Installation
Porch Bench 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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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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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.
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.
Secure the 4 mitered corners together using 3 – 2 ½”
(64mm) screws per corner, ensuring that the pieces
are flush to each other.
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Sauna Assembly
Begin placing the floorboards 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.
Secure the last floorboard into all of the supports.
Measure the remaining gap and cut the last floor
piece to fit.
Secure it to all of the supports.
Continue adding the floorboards 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.
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Sauna Assembly
Position the bottom rear wall panel flush to the back
of the base and centered on either side.
The wall should overhang ½” (13mm) on each side of
the floor assembly.
Secure it to the base with 7 – 3” ( 76mm) screws.
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.
If a porch and/or changeroom was ordered, grooves
may be in different spots then in picture.
Align the bottom of changeroom wall into the notches
as well (if applicable)
Ensure the front panel is centered and then secure
the front panel on the side with the wall stave using
2 – 3” (76mm) screws.
Repeat for changeroom wall (if applicable)
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Sauna Assembly
Temporarily secure the wall stave to the front and
rear panels 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.
Continue securing the front wall piece to the base
with 5 – 3” (76mm) screws.
Repeat for changeroom wall (if applicable)
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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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.
Slide the door up a bit to make room to be able to
secure the inside of side panel.
Repeat for changeroom wall (if applicable)
Note that panels may have windows in them if
ordered. Ensure correct side panels are placed in
proper locations.
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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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.
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.
Place the front top piece above the door and secure
with a 2 ½” (64mm) screw at each end.
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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 predrilled holes.
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.
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.
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The final wall stave will have a flat bottom instead of
the curve.
Repeat the process for the other side of the sauna.
Center 3 more screws to the bottom stave to secure it
to the sauna base.
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Sauna Assembly
Lastly, place 5 – 2 ½” (64mm) screws into the door
frame to secure to the front wall. On the side with the
hinges, place the screw into the middle hole of the
hinge.
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To start the bevel roof installation, apply the ice &
water shield membrane by placing the black front
side adhesive strip oriented towards the top.
Peel back the top 3 or 4” (76mm-101mm) of the
backing from the top and apply so that the bottom
edge is flush with the bottom of the sauna staves.
Ensure the membrane goes over each end a bit and
secure with staples.
Continue applying the membrane to the sauna in the
same manner, overlapping the reflective part on the
lower membrane.
When you get to the top of the sauna, place the last
strip so it overlaps the top piece on each side.
Peel off the remainder of the backing and smooth out
the entire piece onto the wall.
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Bevel Roof Installation
Overlap the membrane on the front and back and
secure it with staples.
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Use a utility knife to cut the membrane off flush with
the edge of the sauna staves.
Repeat for the back end of the sauna as well.
Line up the next piece of trim and secure in the same
manner as the previous step.
Continue this process to the bottom of the sauna on
both sides.
Repeat at the other end of the sauna.
Using 2 ½” (64mm) screws, Install the top middle trim
piece centered at the top of the sauna on the front.
The trim pieces should be about 1” (25mm) under the
bottom edge of the stave.
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Bevel Roof Installation
Locate the spacer for the bevel siding.
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Start the first piece of bevel siding flush with the
bottom of the sauna staves. Secure the siding using a
staple gun. Install the beveled siding smooth side out,
skinny end up and flush with bottom of sauna. Use
rust-proof staples or 1½” (38mm) stainless nails with
¼” (6mm) head.
Continue to attach the bevel siding on both sides of
the sauna until you reach the top.
Use the spacer block for consistent spacing between
the bevel siding pieces.
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Bevel Roof Installation
When you reach the top, center the top piece of bevel
siding and secure with staples. Add more staples to all
the bevel siding pieces if your sauna is located in an
area prone to heavier winds.
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Back Wall L-Bench Installation
Bring in the back wall bench and the 2 back wall bench
supports and position roughly where they will be on the
back wall.
Place the bench on top and adjust the positon of the
supports so that they are directly under the bench cross
members, flush with the front trim.
Bring in the side wall bench and place the supports so
they are in line with the cross members on the bottom
of the bench.
Secure the bench to supports by screwing through the
slats into the supports using 1 ½” (38mm) screws.
Note that the bench supports for the side wall have a
spacer on back for the backrest.
Attach the side wall bench to the back wall bench from
underneath by first ensuring they are flush on the top
and then securing with 2½” (64mm) screws.
Once the bench supports are in the proper position,
secure the bench to the supports with 1 ½” (38mm)
screws between the bench boards, front and back, for
each support.
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Back Wall L-Bench Installation
Position Back rest in groove on bench.
If desired, use 2 ½” (64mm) screws in between slats to
secure the back rest to the walls.
Preplace 2 ½” (64mm) screws into the wall bench
supports.
Ensure the bench is level and then secure the bench
supports to the wall with the preplaced screws.
Secure the bench to the support from the top using
1½” (38mm) screws between the slats.
Repeat process for the other end of the back wall bench
and the front wall side of the side wall bench.
Square up the supports and secure to the floor with
2 ½” (64mm) screws.
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Side Wall Bench Installation
Space two bench supports next to the side wall where
the bench will go.
Place the bench on top and adjust the position of the
supports so that they are directly under the underside
cross members, flush with the front trim, and in contact
with the wall.
Once the bench supports are in the proper position,
secure the bench to the supports with 1 ½” (38mm)
screws between the bench boards, front and back, at
each support.
Screw bench to the floor and walls with 2 ½” (64mm)
screws.
Position Back rest in groove on bench.
If desired, use 2 ½” (64mm) screws in between slats
to secure the back rest to the walls.
Repeat process for opposite side bench and
changeroom benches. (if applicable)
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Porch Bench Installation
To install the 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
using (3) - 2 ½” (64mm) screws in the predrilled holes.
Secure Bench leg to floor with 3” (76mm) screws.
Repeat for porch bench on opposite side.
Use a level or carpenters square to make sure the
porch seat is level.
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Porch Bench Installation
To install the 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
using (3) - 2 ½” (64mm) screws in the predrilled holes.
Secure Bench leg to floor with 3” (76mm) screws.
Repeat for porch bench on opposite side.
Use a level or carpenters square to make sure the
porch seat is level.
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Electric Heater Installation
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.
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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