Enjoying your Sauna
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Review all health and safety instructions. If in doubt as to the advisability of using your sauna, consult with your physician. If
you feel light -headed or heat-exhausted during a session, exit the sauna immediately.
1. Set the temperature to a comfortable level, normally, 125 to 170 degree Farenheit.
2. Allow approximately 45-60 minutes for the sauna to warm up before beginning a session.
3. Perspiration will begin within 6 to 15 minutes after stepping into the unit. We recommend that a sauna session does not
exceed 30 minutes.
4. When the temperature reaches the level set on the thermostat, the electric heater will turn off and on periodically to
maintain the desired temperature level inside of the sauna.
5. The front door/window and/or ceiling vent can be opened at any time to allow fresh air into the sauna.
6. Always drink plenty of water before, during, and after a sauna session. Doing so will replenish lost fluids from the body
through perspiration.
8. Choosing to take a hot shower or bath prior to the sauna session will further promote perspiration. However, dry off
thoroughly before going into the sauna because excessive water will stain or warp the wood. A shower after the session is
refreshing and rinses perspiration from the body.
9. To absorb perspiration and keep the sauna tidy during the session, place a towel on the bench and floor of the sauna. Keep
one towel handy to wipe excessive sweat from your body.
Tips for Use
1) To regulate the temperature inside the sauna during your session, use the roof ventilation.
2) If you feel the need for more cooling, simply leave the door open until the air around you feels comfortable enough.
3) Drink plenty of fluids prior to, during, and after your session.
4) If you take a hot/warm shower or bath before your sauna session, you may perspire more. Try it with and without bathing
or showering first to determine which way you prefer.
5) Use at least 2-3 towels. Sit on one towel folded over several times for added cushioning. Put another towel on the floor to
absorb extra sweat. A third towel draped over the knees may aid you in comfort and is useful to towel off sweat.
6) Be sure to towel off excess sweat during your session to help the body perspire more freely.
7) To help relieve sore and tense muscles, massage the affected areas while in sauna to help heal faster.
8) Do not eat anything at least an hour before your sauna session. It is better to go in the sauna on an empty stomach. You
are more likely to feel uncomfortable sitting in a sauna with a full stomach.
9) To make the most out of your sauna session, work your muscles while in the sauna. Stretch your arms and legs, massage
your neck, massage your feet, etc.
10) At the first sign of cold or flu, increasing your sauna sessions may be beneficial in boosting your immune system and
decreasing the reproductive rate of the viruses.
16) After the session is over, do not immediately jump into the shower. Since your body was heated up during the session, it
will continue to sweat even after the heater is off. Sit in the sauna with the door open and let the body sweat a little more
while it cools off. After you feel comfortable enough, take a warm shower and finish it off with a cold shower to cool off
completely.