ALMOST HEAVEN Himalaya Corner 6 Person Sauna Owner’s Manual
- June 17, 2024
- ALMOST HEAVEN
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ALMOST HEAVEN Himalaya Corner 6 Person Sauna Owner’s Manual
Read this entire manual through to the end before proceeding with the assembly.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
All electrical wiring must be performed by A QUALIFIED LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.
Costs of an electrician can vary greatly depending on several factors,
including your sauna’s distance from your electrical service box, where you
live and cost of materials. We always recommend you get quotes from two to
three different licensed electricians before you begin installation in order
to get the best possible service and price.
Use copper wire with 90C insulation. Do not use aluminum wire to make the
connection. Consult with an electrician so you can determine the requirements
for your particular situation. All wiring must conform to all national, state
and local codes and regulations. For further information and instruction on
your heater installation and operation, please consult the provided heater
manual.
BASIC TOOLS
These tools are helpful in the assembly of your Himalaya sauna:
- Cordless drill with 1/8” & 3/8” drill bits, and Phillips bit
- ½” or 5/8” Forstner Bit (For Heater Install)
- Rubber mallet
- 1.5mm Hex Wrench or Socket
- Framing square
- Utility knife
- Level
- Ladder or Stepstool
NOTES FOR ASSEMBLY
Be sure the surface where you are placing the sauna is flat and level. A concrete, tile, vinyl, laminate or similar surface is suitable; placing the sauna on carpet is not recommended. We recommend that two people complete the assembly of the sauna. Should you have any questions during assembly, please feel free to call us at 888.355.3050, or email sales@almostheaven.com.
Kit will contain the following components, as well as labeled bags of screws and hardware:
2 – Base Frame
1 – Base Frame, Left
1 – Base Frame, Right
6 – A/B Wall Panels (2 different widths)
1 – A/B Wall Panel with Multiclip
1 – A/A Wall Panel with Multiclip
1 – A/B Salt Stone Wall Panel, Ventilation Cutout
3 – A/B Salt Stone Wall Element
1 – Glass Panel Header
1 – Door Header
3 – Corner Post 90°
1 – Corner Post 45° with Multiclip
1 – Post with Multiclip and Groove
1 – Corner Post 45° with Groove
1 – A/B Roof Panel
1 – A/B Roof Panels with Groove
1 – A/B Roof Panel with 45° and Groove
1 – A/B Roof Panels with 45° Corner Notch
5 – Roof Support Slats(3 different lengths)
5 – Roof Cover Slats (5 different lengths)
2 – Upper Benches (2 different lengths)
3 – Bench Support Slats
1 – Sliding Bench Top
2 – Mounting Slats for Bench Screen
2 – Sliding Bench Struts
2 – Sliding Bench Feet
1 – Glass Door
1 – Bench Screen
1 – Glass Panel
2 – Backrests (2 different lengths)
2 – Roof Trim Slat (1 with 45° on Left, 1 on the Right)
1 – Ventilation Cover
2 – Headrest 1 Roof Trim Slat (with 45° on both ends)
1 – Set of Door Hinges
1 – “U” Aluminum Profile
2 – Salt Wall Lighting LED
1 – Door Handle Set
1 – Hardware Bag
1 – Door Magnet & Sleeve Plate
It is suggested that you lay out all of the components so that it is easy to
identify the pieces once you get started with assembly.
FLOOR ASSEMBLY
Begin assembly by placing the four base frames on the floor (1). Using your
rubber mallet, install the dovetail key into both corners (2). You will need
access to the rear of the sauna, so ensure it is far enough away from a wall
to gain access.
WALL ASSEMBLY
Begin assembling walls by placing a 90° corner post on the corner opposite of
the door opening, and salt stone wall on the right-hand side of the corner
post (3). Fasten corner post to the wall panel using screws through the
predrilled holes in the corner post (4).
Place a wide solid wood wall panel next to the corner post (5). Fasten this
panel to the corner post using screws and predrilled holes as done above (6).
Now place three more similar panels next to it (7). A rubber mallet may be
needed to lightly tap the panels together for a snug fit.
Place the salt stone panel with ventilation hole, followed by the remaining
two salt stone wall panels (8-9). Similar to (5-6) above, place the corner
post and fasten using the predrilled holes onto the end of both walls.
Now place the wide wood panel with multi clips on the short base, orienting so
the multiclips are towards the window.
Fasten panel to corner posts similar to above (5-6). Now place the two narrow
wood panels on the remaining base, and fasten to the corner post similar to
above (5-6). Place the narrow wood panel with multiclass in the remaking space
on the base, orienting so the multiclips are towards the door (10). Again, A
rubber mallet may be needed to lightly tap the panels together for a snug fit
(11).
Now take the post and match the
multiclips with the multiclips on the right-side wall. Slide the post down in
toe groove of the wall to connect the clips (12). Repeat for the other side
with the 45° post with multiclips (13). Tap them on the top with a rubber
mallet as required to get them into place (14)
Finish the wall assembly by inserting a screw through the top on an angle to
connect the middle panel(s) to the adjacent panels (15-16). Do this so each
panel is connected to the adjacent panels.. Red lines below show the direction
to install the screws.
SALT WALL LIGHTS
Screw in a light bar clip roughly 6” in on each end, above and below the salt
blocks (17). Also install one midway between these clips, ensure it is line
with the first clips so the light bar snaps into the clips correctly. Snap the
light bars into the clips, with the cord going in the direction of the nearest
outlet (18). Now the sauna can be carefully slid into the final location to
finish the assembly. The sauna requires 2-3 gap from sauna rear to wall.
Now place the 45° corner post with groove on the other side of the glass (21).
Then place the window header on top of the glass and slid dowels into holes on
window post (22). Then finish placing the corner posts by aligning the dowel
pins and holes (23). Tap corner post into place with rubber mallet as
required.
Fasten header to posts similarly as above (15-16, 24). Then place door header
and again fasten to posts (25-26).
ROOF ASSEMBLY
Locate the five roof support slats. Measure in 4” from both ends and drill a
hole using 1/8” drill bit (27). On the shortest three, also drill a hole at
the middle. On the two long supports, drill two additional holes 27” in from
each end. Screw roof supports top of each wall using holes you drilled in
previous step; ensure the top of the support is flush with the top of the wall
(28-31).
Place the short roof panel with 45° angle (32), then next to it place the roof
panel with the corner notch (33).
Next to it, place the panel with tongue and groove (34) and lastly the panel
with the groove to sit on the roof support.
You may need to lift the last two panels so the tongue and groove fit together
(35).
VENTILATION & SLIDING BENCH ASSEMBLY
Locate the sliding vent cover and place over the ventilation hole on the
panel. Fasten to the wall panel (36).
Place the sliding bench top upside down, place the legs into the recesses on
both ends (37). When placing the legs, ensure the holes in the sides are
oriented to the inside and to the back. Fasten the legs to the bench top (38).
Next place the struts in place by insert the dowel pins into the holes (39).
Then fasten the struts to the legs and bench top (40-41).
Place the bench inside the sauna on the salt panel wall.
BENCH ASSEMBLY
In both corners of the salt wall panels, measure up 32-1/4” from the floor and
make a mark (42). Place the top of the bench support brace at the mark, and
run the brace on the wooden panels going away from the salt wall (43). Repeat
for the wall opposite of the salt wall panels. This brace will run parallel
with the salt wall panels.
Place the bench screen mounting slats beneath the front end of the bench
support slats installed that go away from the salt panel wall and fasten into
place (44). Then fasten the bench screen to the slats (45).
Place a 76-3/4” bench onto the support braces (46). Then place the 52-1/2”
bench on the remaining support, and it will fall right up against the front of
the 76-3/4” bench. Underneath, fasten the 52-1/2” bench to the front of the
76- 3/4” bench (47).
BACKREST INSTALLATION
From the top of the bench measure up 11”, this will be the placement for the
bottom of the 76” backrest. Place the bottom of the backrest at the 11” mark
and fasten into place (45-46). Repeat for the remaining backrest (47). Place
the sliding bench in the sauna below the bench screen (48).
DOOR INSTALLATION
Place the hinge on the outside of the sauna door glass, and then the plate on
the inside and fasten together (49-50). Install the cover plate to hide the
fasteners (51). Complete for both hinges.
Place the door in the opening and place the hinges against the jamb (52). Lift
the door so there is approximately ½” air gap between the door and the floor.
Fasten both hinges to the jamb (53). Then fasten the magnet catch into the
door catch roughly 41” off the floor (54). Then install the door catch so that
it is at the same height as the door magnet (55). You may need to apply slight
pressure to pinch the catch into place.
When installing the door handle, the metal part is out the outside of the
sauna and the wooden on the inside. Place a plastic spacer between the metal
and the glass, and then another between the wood and the glass. Place the
screw through the hole in the wood and loosely screw it into the metal piece
(56). Place spacers on the bottom as done for the top and loosely fasten this
as well. Finish tightening screws so door handle is tight and straight
vertically (57-58).
ROOF TRIM INSTALLATION
The left and right trim pieces come with roughly 4” of overhang in the back,
you may choose to cut them down to 2” if you desire (59). Place the roof trim
pieces above the left, right and center. Join the angled cuts above the door
(60). Fasten to roof my installing screws down through top of trim (61).
ROOF COVER SLATS INSTALLATION
Roof cover slats will around the roof to cover the joint of the roof panels
and roof support braces. Fasten the cover slats in place so they sit just
inside the wall panel profile (62-63).
FINAL THINGS
Once assembly is complete, sweep and vacuum the inside of the sauna. Wipe down the entire interior with a damp cloth to remove any remaining dirt, dust and debris. Do not use any cleaning supplies, unless they are specifically for sauna use.
The salt stones will attract moisture, which will cause the formation of salt crystals. Clean the salt crystals regularly with a damp cloth, do not sure cleaning supplies on the salt stones.
HEATER – Please see heater manual.
TRADITIONAL SAUNA USE
Congratulations! You are ready to enjoy your sauna! You may use your sauna in a wet or dry fashion. A dry sauna means you do not sprinkle any water onto the stones, while wet means you increase the humidity of the room by sprinkling water on the stones. Please note that not much water is needed to achieve a wet sauna experience. The sauna as we know it originates in Finland. The typical sauna experience follows the steps below, but you may enjoy your sauna in any way you like!
- Set your heater so your sauna achieves the desired temperature. This is typically160-185+°F. Please note, novice sauna users should begin at the lower end of that range and increase their high temperature over time.
- Take a quick shower or a quick dip in a hot tub or pool.
- Step into the sauna and enjoy for 5-15 minutes, bringing a towel to sit or lay on. Leave the sauna once you are perspiring freely.
- Take a plunge in a pool, shower, snowbank, lake – anything that will cool you down! After that, relax and cool down for 10-20minutes.
- Step into the sauna again. During this visit, you may wish to sprinkle small amounts of water onto the stones to create bursts of steam. If water spills through the heater to the floor, you are using too much water, though this will not hurt the heater or the sauna.
- Continue repeating this process. After your final visit to your sauna, relax for at least 20 minutes. Shower with warm water initially, finishing with cool water to close your skin pores.
- Prepare to feel refreshed for the day or to have an amazing night’s sleep! Whatever your sauna routine, it is imperative that you STAY HYDRATED!
Optional accessories for your sauna, including a back rest, robe hook and much
more are available at almostheaven.com/sauna-
accessories/
