saunalife X6 User manual

Model X6 Sauna Room
Installation Manual
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Congratulations on your purchase of the SaunaLife X6 model sauna! If you have any questions during
assembly, please feel free to call us at 1-800-957-2862, or email [e-mail]. Regular business
hours are 8 am – 5 pm, Central, M – F.
Your SaunaLife X6 sauna is specically designed to utilize your existing oor. As such, assembly is made
very simple since the entire sauna sits on pre-fabricated rails and risers. Your sauna can be assembled
on any surface that is rm and at, including concrete, ceramic, vinyl, laminate or tile. Installation on a
carpeted surface is not recommended.
X6 Sauna Model
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Floor raiser 2
(qty. 2)
Support rail 1
(qty. 4)
SaunaLife X6 Kit Contents:
Floor raiser 1
(qty. 2)
Support rail 2
(qty. 4)
Back wall 1
(qty. 1)
Back wall 2
(qty. 1)
Back wall 3
(qty. 1)
Side wall 1
(qty. 2)
Side wall 2
(qty. 1)
Side wall 3
(qty. 1)

Read this entire manual thoroughly before proceeding with the assembly.
Window element
(qty. 2)
Door element
(qty. 1)
Roof 1 (qty. 1)
Roof 2 (qty. 2)
Bench (qty. 1)
Side bench (qty. 1)
Backrest (qty. 1)
Lower backrest (qty. 1)
Bench support (qty. 2)
Side bench support 1 (qty. 1)
Side bench support 2 (qty. 1)
Cornice board 1 (qty. 1) Cornice board 2 (qty.2

Heater fence (qty. 1) Front wall cover slat
(qty. 2)
Vent cover (qty. 1)
Door handle (qty. 1)
Foot rest (qty. 1)
Screws Qty.
4.5 x 80 mm (.19” x 3.14”) 8
4.5 x 70 mm (.17” x 2.75”) 44
4 x 60 mm (.15” x 2.36”) 8
4 x 50 mm (.15” x 1.96”) 48
3.5 x 40 mm (.13” x 1.57”) 26
3 x 20 mm (.11” x .78”) 16
Vent Cover Washer 1
Tenon 8
Tools required for assembly:
Cordless drill
Tape measure
Rubber mallet
Hammer
1/2” or 5/8” Forstner bit
Utility knife
Cordless screwdriver
Screwdriver bits (Phillips & flathead)
Level
Step stool or ladder
Framing square
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STEP 1.
Connect the Four Floor Risers
Fasten the four Floor Risers together using 4.5 x 80 screws,
being sure the two shorter boards are located on the sides
and the two longer boards are on the front and back. Use a
framing square to ensure the assembly is square.
Pre-drill holes
for the screws
Floor Raiser 1 Floor Raiser 2
Screws
4.5 x 80
Floor Raiser 2
Floor Raiser 1
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STEP 2.
Connect Wall Support Rails
Each wall support has a pre-drilled slot
for a Tenon. Insert the tenons in the
longer support rail holes. Fasten the
wall support rails together and connect
from corners using four 3.5 x 20
screws per corner.
Support Rail 1
Tenon
Tenon
Support Rail 1
Support Rail 2
Support Rail 1
Support Rail 2
Screws
3.5 x 20

STEP 3.
Position Wall Support Rails
Lay the wall support rail assembly squarely on top of the oor risers with the groove
facing up. The rails should overlap both sides of the riser by approximately 0.5”.
Secure the assembly to the oor risers using four 4 x 50 screws evenly spaced on
each wall support rail.
Screws
4 x 50

STEP 4.
Position Wall Sections (Back Wall 1 & Side Wall 1)
Position Back Wall Section 1 in the groove of the back rail and push it ush against the left rail.
Have a helper hold back wall section. Orient Side Wall Section 1 and place it in the groove of
the left rail. Push the at edge ush against back wall section. Align the two panels so they are
ush and fasten them using 4.5 x 70 screws.
Vent Holes
on Top
Back Wall 1
Screws
4.5 x 70
Side Wall 1
Pre-drill holes
for the screws

STEP 5.
Position Back Wall Sections 2 & 3, & Side Wall 1
Position Back Wall 2 section into the groove of the back rail. Attach it to Back Wall section
1 by way of the tongue and groove t. Secure it by tapping it into place with a rubber mallet.
Repeat this step for Wall Section 3, again tapping it into place with a rubber mallet. Position
Side Wall Section 1 into the groove to the right side rail and push ush against the back wall.
Be sure panels are ush with each other. Fasten them using 4.5 x 70 screws.
Side Wall 1 Screws
4.5 x 70
Back Wall 3
Back Wall 2
Pre-drill holes
for the screws

STEP 6.
Position Side Wall Section 2, Window Section & Door Section
Position Side Wall Section 2 into the groove of the side rail. Slide Side Wall Section 2 into
place with side Wall Section 1. Section 2 connects to Section 1 via tongue and groove so there
is no need to use screws. Use a rubber mallet to secure the t.
Place Window Section in the groove on the front rail and push against side rail. Be sure the two
sections are ush and fasten them using 4.5 x 70 screws.
Place Door Section onto the front rail orienting it so that the door opens according to your
preference. Door Section connects to Window Section via tongue and groove so there is no need
for screws. Gently tap it into place with a rubber mallet to secure the t.
Side Wall 2
Screws
4.5 x 70
Window
Door Element

STEP 7.
Position Side Wall Section
3 & Window Section
Position Side Wall Section 3 into the
groove of the side rail so that the heater
vent holes are located at the bottom.
Slide wall section into place with Side
Wall Section 1. Side Wall 3 connects to
Side Wall 1 via tongue and groove so
there is no need to use screws. Use a
rubber mallet to secure the t.
Next, place the Window Section into the
groove of the front rail and connect it
to the Door Section via the tongue and
groove t. Gently tap into place with a
rubber mallet to secure the t.
Now, making sure Window Section and
Side Wall 3 are ush with each other,
secure them with 4.5 x 70 screws.
Side Wall 3
Screws
4.5 x 70
Window
Pre-drill holes
for the screws
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STEP 8.
Assemble & Position Roof Support Rails
Connect Roof Support Rails in the same way as Step 2. Place the assembly on top of the
wall sections so that the wall sections t snugly into the groove. When in place, secure to
the assembly to the walls using four 4 x 50 screws on each rail.
Screws
4 x 50
Roof Support Rail

30.75"
Screws
4.5 x 70
STEP 9.
Bench Installation
Use 4.5 x 70 screws to connect the Bench Supports to the wall. Make sure the supports in
both walls are in same height. When the supports are assembled place the bench on the
supports. Use three 4.5 x 70 screws to connect the seat bench to the back wall.
Bench
Support
Screws
4.5 x 70

STEP 10.
Side Bench Installation
Attach the Side Bench Support 1 to the back wall using two 4.5 x 70 screws. Side Bench Support 2
connects to the Window Section using 4 x 60 screws. Place the side bench on the supports and fasten
wit three 4.5 x 70 screws to the side wall element.
Side Bench
Support 1
Screws
4.5 x 70
16.1"
Pre-drill holes
for the screws
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Side Bench
Support 2
Screws
4 x 60
Screws
4.5 x 70
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STEP 11.
Backrest & Lower Backrest Installation
Center the Backrest between the two sides and position it vertically at a height most
comfortable for you (typically 8-12” from the bench).
Using a level to ensure proper installation, fasten the Backrest into place using 4 x 60 screws.
Using a level, secure the Lower Backrest to side wall section with 4 x 60 screws at the same
height above the upper long bench.
Backrest
Screws
4 x 60
Pre-drill holes
for the screws

Lower
Backrest
Screws
4 x 60
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STEP 12.
Position Roof Sections
Place the Roof Panels on top of the ceiling supports. Connect the sections via the tongue
and groove t. From the backside, roof panels must be in the same line with ceiling supports.
Position the both sides equally 1.875”. Connect panels with 4 x 50 screws.
Roof 1
Roof 2 Roof 3 Screws
4 x 50
Pre-drill holes
for the screws
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STEP 13.
Cornice Boards
Connect the Cornice Boards to the roof, using 3.5 x 40 screws.
Screws
3.5 x 40
Cornice
Board 1
Cornice
Board 2
Cornice
Board 2
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STEP 14.
Cover Slats to
the Front Wall
Connect the Cover Slats using
3.5 x 40 screws
Cover Slat
Screws
4 x 60
Pre-drill holes
for the screws
STEP 15.
Heater Fence
Connect the Heater Cover to the wall with 4 x 60 screws.
Perform this step after heater is installed.
Note: Follow heater manufacturer recommended
installation for heater guard.