SaunaFin Clear Western Red Cedar User manual

Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly
Instructions
Requirements:
2 People (recommended)
* Carpenter’s Hammer
* Step Ladder
* Cordless Drill (we supply the bit)
* Tape Measure
Carpenter’s Level
* Rubber Mallet
View Assembly Process on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/2xtYPKTLAUg

Concrete Pad
Sauna Base Preparation
A solid base for your sauna is recommended and can be made from any of the following.
Wooden Deck
Crushed Gravel Patio Stones/Paver Blocks
(Refer to product drawings for minimum base requirements)
It is recommended to build your base larger than required to provide a sitting area for cooling off during your
sauna session.

Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions
Mark the centre of the cradles horizontally and measure 5” from
each end of the stave to the cradles, as shown as in Fig. 2a & 2b.
*Please note that the number of Barrel
Cradles supplied depends on the overall
length of the sauna.
*Saunas with an overall length of 10’ or
greater have 3 cradles while saunas that are
less than 10’ have 2.
*Please Refer to the diagram on the right for
the correct configuration of your sauna and
options. (if any)
Make sure the placement for your sauna is level with a slight
slope to the back for drainage.
Start by laying out the cradles.
Lay the first bottom stave in the center of the
cradles.
This stave will have convex edges on
both sides as in inset.1.
Inset. 1
Fig 2a
Fig 2b

Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions
Secure stave into cradle using 2 ½” screws.
Repeat for remaining cradles.
*Always ensure that you have the correct screw length so that there
will be enough thread to hold, and especially, so that the screw does
not go all the way through the material and come out the other side.
Place the back wall into the dado grooves closest to back of
sauna.
Make sure the back wall panel is centered with the middle stave.
*The back Wall will not have the square cut out if ordered with the
electric heater option.
Start laying down the wall staves. Keep the
dado grooves in line with the correctly positioned
bottom stave.
Make sure the staves are flush.

Use rubber mallet to tap wall into back groove.
Inset. 2
Using your carpenters level and rubber mallet,
level up the front and back walls.
Repeat this process to install the door panel on the front wall.
Make sure the door is centered with the middle stave.
Use the top stave to go from the front
wall to back wall to help stabilize the sauna.
* The top stave has 2 concaved edges as in inset 2.
Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions

Install the front half moon side wall panels.
Screw into place at the top and bottom with
2 ½” screws.
Use the rubber mallet to finesse them into place.
Repeat for back wall.
* Note that the bench brackets face inside of sauna.
Once both ends are on, start installing the wall
staves.
Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions

Install a few staves at a time, alternating sides.
Continue to add staves on both sides to the top.
Secure every 2nd stave on the bottom of the sauna with the
provided 2 ½” nails to hold staves in place. ( If required)
When installing the staves, tap tightly together
while leaving as much of a gap as possible
between stave and wall using the pencil line as a guide as in
picture.
* This will make the tightening of the bands easier.
Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions

When you reach the top, you will find that the last wall stave
doesn't look like it fits properly, this is normal.
For the middle bands, toss one end over the sauna while pushing
the other underneath.
* If a porch and/or changeroom option is chosen, the sauna bands
should be positioned over top of where the walls are.
Assemble the steel bands by sliding the rod with a nut on one end
through the other and secure with a second nut.
Slide the band over the front of the sauna about 2” from the edge
of the stave.
Repeat the process for the back of the sauna.
Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions

Measure all around the sauna to ensure the measurement of the
bands are consistent.
Secure band in same manner as previous step.
Snug up bands with the cordless drill.
Make sure ends of sauna are flush.
Use the rubber mallet to tap the staves out & in as needed to get
the last wall stave and top stave to sit properly together.
Tap up (from the inside of the sauna so you don’t break the ends)
or down, by hammering on the band to attain a uniform circle
shape.
When the wall staves take on the proper
shape, tighten the steel bands a little more snug.
Continue to use the rubber mallet to finesse the staves into place
until they look just about perfect.
Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions

Add a Spacer
to the
Top Sauna Stave
Locate the Top Stave with the 2 concave sides. Remove all the screws out of the stave
Insert square spacer in between the two stave halves. Screw all pieces back together with 3” screws
Reinstall the now wider Top Stave following the sauna assembly instructions.

Making the
Top Sauna Stave Narrower
Locate the Top Stave with the 2 concave sides. Remove all the screws out of the stave
Measure from flat edge ¾” on each stave and
safely cut to make staves thinner.
Screw the 2 pieces back together with 2” screws
Reinstall the now narrower Top Stave
following the sauna assembly
instructions.
Version 1.1
¾” ¾” A circular saw or table saw is best for cutting the staves.
Follow all of your saws safety precautions when cutting staves.

The front and back bands should be 2” from the end of the
staves.
* Space out middle bands according to
sauna size and how many bands are included.
Tighten all bands as tight as possible.
* Don’t be worried about making them too tight,
you cannot overtighten!
Center outer the door handle (small) on outside of the door and
secure with 2” screws using the
pre-drilled holes.
*Magnets are very strong and may require some force to pull door
open for first time.
Repeat this process for the inside handle installing it at desired
height centered horizontally on door.
* If the Changeroom option is ordered, install the inside and outside
handles in the same manner.
Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions

Install towel hanger at desired height on outer
wall using 1 1/2” screws.
If ordered, Install the thermometer centered above the door
using a 1 ½ ” screw.
•The main structure of your Cedar Barrel Sauna is complete.
•Please refer to each of the remaining sections to install the various upgrades and options chosen.
Benches
*Standard
*Signature
*Lounge
Heater
Saaku Electric
Tylo
Standard Wood Burning Stove
Harvia M3 Wood Burning Stove
Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions

Standard Bench Installation
Start the assembly of your standard benches by
installing the flat floor. (If Purchased)
To begin, Bring in the long sauna benches.
Place the long benches down on the wall brackets and
then snug up against the back wall.
Ensure the flat floor is centered in sauna and that it is
level, you can use the door frame to confirm if it is
level.
Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions

Secure benches to wall supports by attaching with 1 ½”
screws.
Ensure to screw in between the bench seat slats so that
the screws are not visible.
Space out the bench supports under the crossers on
the bottom of the benches.
Secure the support leg to the floor using a 2 ½” screw
in each support.
Repeat above steps for opposite bench.
Screw the bench supports from the bottom up using
3- 1 ½” screws in each support.
Standard Bench Installation
Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions

Standard Bench Installation
To install the standard porch seats, screw the legs into
the end of the seats with 2 ½ ” screws.
Attach the angled brace from the seat to the leg with 2
½ ” screws.
Use a level or carpenters square to make to make sure
the porch seat is level.
Secure the porch seat to the front wall from
underneath using (3) - 2 ½” screws.
Screw the front of the porch seat into the wall from the
outside using a 2 ½” screw.
Repeat for standard porch bench on other side.
Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions

Standard Bench Installation
Secure the leg to the floor using a 2 ½” screw.
Repeat on other porch bench ensuring they are level
with each other.
Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions

Signature Bench Installation
Position the front wall
enclosure at the edge of
the flat floor to determine
the seat bracket height.
* Do not Fasten yet!
Install the wall brackets with 3 pcs 2 ½” screws,
again making sure they are level with the sauna
walls or door and flush with the top of the front
enclosure.
Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions
Start the assembly of your
signature benches by
installing the flat floor.
Ensure the flat floor is centered in sauna and
that it is level, you can use the door frame to
confirm if it is level.

Signature Bench Installation
Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions
Repeat for all 4 sides.
(2 on the front wall and 2 on the back wall)
* Remove the front wall enclosures from the sauna.
Bring both sauna bench seats in and place on sauna
wall brackets
*Do not fasten yet.
Place the 4 seat brackets under the benches lined up
with the curved seat support bracket on bottom of
bench.

Signature Bench Installation
Cedar Barrel Sauna Assembly Instructions
Using 1- 2 ½” screw, fasten the bottom of the seat
bracket to the bottom stave of barrel sauna. Screwing from the bottom up into the seat support
bracket, use 3 – 2 ½” screws to secure the seat bracket
to the bench
Install the front enclosure by fastening to the front
and back sauna wall with
2 ½” screws.
4 screws in each enclosure, 2 in front and 2 in the
back.
Screw between the slats to make screws less visible.