leisurecraft Outdoor Cabin Sauna User manual

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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
Outdoor Cabin Sauna
Assembly Instructions

Index
Base Preparation
Sauna Assembly
Standard Bench Installation
Electric Heater Installation
Wood Heater Installation (Chimney out the back wall)
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
To start the assembly of your outdoor Sauna, Place
the 2 sections of the floor together as shown.
Ensure the tongue and grooves line up with each
other.
Screw the floor pieces together using 2 ½” (64mm)
screws in the pre-drilled holes.
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Locate the 4 T-nuts, hammer one of the T nuts into
the predrilled holes from the bottom in each corner.
Lay the assembled floor on your solid base.
Unwrap your threaded rods and hardware.
Insert the threaded rod through each corner as
shown.
Using your finger, thread rod into T nut until you can
feel it is flush on the bottom.
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Sauna Assembly
Insert the bottom side wall stave onto the rods.
This is the thin board with the lip on the bottom.
Repeat the process on the other side.
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Insert the rear bottom wall stave onto the rods.
This is the thick board with the lip on the bottom.
Repeat the process on the front of the sauna.
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Sauna Assembly
Insert the first full size side wall stave over the
threaded rods on one side of sauna.
Slide it down tight onto the bottom Stave.
Repeat for opposite side wall.
Repeat process for the first full size rear wall stave.
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Insert a short wall stave on either side of the front
wall of the sauna.
Repeat the above process by alternating between the
side wall staves, the back wall stave and the 2 short
front wall staves.
The front wall staves will vary in size depending on
what options were chosen for your sauna.
If installing a window, place the short stave with the
window cut out on the 2nd layer of short wall staves.
Repeat on opposite side if 2 windows have been
chosen.
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Sauna Assembly
Insert a side wall stave onto the rods on either side of
the sauna.
Repeat process for another rear wall stave.
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Insert a short wall stave on either side of the front
wall of the sauna. (if no windows are chosen, then it
will be a longer short front wall stave.)
Repeat the above process by alternating between the
side wall staves, the back wall stave and the 2 short
front wall staves 4 more times.
Slide the first window into the window notch. (if
purchased)
Repeat for the second window.
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Sauna Assembly
Slide your door into the groove.
Ensure that the logo is on the bottom and facing into
the sauna.
Slide the short front staves in between the door and
windows on either side.
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Continue adding staves by alternating between the
side wall staves, the back wall stave and the front wall
staves.
When you reach the top of the windows, use the
staves with the window cut outs to go over the
windows.
Insert another side wall stave on either side.
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Sauna Assembly
Insert the final front half wall stave on either side of
the door.
Install another rear wall stave followed by a side wall
stave on either side.
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Install the full-length front wall stave with the door
notch cut out.
Install another rear wall stave.
Insert the top sides as shown, with the highest part of
the angle cut towards the inside of the sauna.
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Sauna Assembly
Locate the Front and back gables and the 4 washers
and nuts as well.
Ensure the groove faces the inside of the sauna.
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Install the gable on top of front Wall.
The holes in the notch on end of front gable should
slide over the threaded rod.
Place a washer and nut over the threaded rod and
tighten.
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Sauna Assembly
Center the roof peak assembly onto the peak of the
sauna and secure on each side with 2 ½” (64mm)
screws.
Repeat at opposite end.
Beginning from the roof peak, start installing roof
staves ensuring they are tight to each other and
secure with 2 ½” (64mm) screws.
Use a rubber mallet if required to get the staves tight
to each other.
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When you get to the bottom of the roof, install the
fascia with 2 ½” (64mm) screws in the predrilled holes
and along the top of the side wall.
Repeat on the other side of the roof.
Staring at the bottom of one side of the roof, start
applying the ice & water shield.
Ensure the top pieces overlap each other.
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Sauna Assembly
Cut off any excess even with the edges of the roof
staves on both ends.
Gather up all of the roofing shingle strips.
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Shingle strips will come in 2 pieces.
Be sure to match the number of the short piece to the
number of the long piece.
Find the shingle stripped marked “Bottom”.

Sauna Assembly
Shingle strips should be flush at the front and will
overhang on the rear of the sauna.
Continue mounting the shingles working up to the
peak of the sauna.
Repeat on the opposite side of the roof.
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Center the ridge cap so the same amount overhangs
on each end of sauna and secure.
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Fasten the shingle strips down to the roof using 1 ½”
(38mm) screws securing them approximately every
16” (406mm).
Fasten screws within 1 ½” (38mm) from the top of
shingle strip to ensure they will be covered by the
shingle overlap.
Preplace 2 ½” (64mm) screws into the predrilled
holes of the ridge cap.
Center the ridge cap so the same amount overhangs
on each end of sauna and secure.

Sauna Assembly
Repeat this process on the rear of the sauna.
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Repeat on the remaining 3 corners.
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Install the front roof trim using 2” (51mm) screws.
Repeat on the other side.
Install the preassembles corner trim with 2” (51mm)
screws.
Ensure the angled edge aligns with the roof.

Sauna Assembly
Install the outer door handle (small) at the desired
height using 2 –2” (51mm) screws in the pre-drilled
holes.
Magnets are very strong and may require some force
to pull the door open the first time.
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.
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Install towel hanger at desired height and secure with
1 ½” (38mm) screws.
Fasten door frame to the walls using 2 ½” (64mm)
screws.
For the side with the hinges, you can go through the
middle hole location.

Back Wall Bench Assembly
Place the first bench support tight to the back and
side wall.
Secure to the walls and floor with 2 ½” (64mm)
screws.
Repeat for the opposite side of the sauna.
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Place the top bench onto the top of the bench
supports.
Secure the brackets to the underside of the bench
using 2 –2 ½” (64mm) screws.
Repeat for bracket at opposite side of the sauna.
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Back Wall Bench Assembly
Place a bench support under each of the remaining
top bench supports.
Ensure they are tight to the back wall and level and
secure to the wall and floor with 2 ½” (64mm) screws.
Repeat the above steps for the bottom bench.
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If adding L-shaped benches, Place a side bench
bracket against the front wall on the side of the
sauna opposite where the heater will be located and
ensure it is level.
Secure with 2 ½” (64mm) screws into the wall & floor.
Place the second bench bracket centered between
the front wall of the sauna and the back wall bench.
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Back Wall Bench Assembly
Place the top side bench on top of the brackets.
Line up the bench bracket to the support on the
bottom of the bench.
Ensure it is level and secure the bracket to the
underside of the bench and to the wall and floor
using 2 –2 ½” (64mm) screws.
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Secure the end of the top bench to the back wall
bench using 2 ½” (64mm).
Repeat the above steps for the bottom bench. (if
ordered)
Picture shown is with a 2-tier bench, smaller saunas
may only have a top bench.
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Measure the 3 corners from the top of the bench to
the inside of the roof.
Transfer those measurements to 3 pieces of trim
and cut.
Ensure the tapered end is on the top.
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Mail the trim pieces into the corners.
Align the tapered ends with the slope of the roof.
Repeat the above steps for the corner without the L
bench using a full piece of corner trim.
Again, ensure the tapered end is at the top.
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Sauna Assembly

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 wall where the
heater will be placed.
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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