ALMOST HEAVEN SAUNAS B8769 Himalaya 6 Person Sauna Installation Guide

ALMOST HEAVEN SAUNAS B8769 Himalaya 6-Person Sauna

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related.
  • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE TO AVOID INJURY OR DAMAGE TO SAUNA
  • FOLLOW SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
  • REFER TO YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CODES FOR ANY SPECIFIC INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
  • ALL ELECTRICAL WORK NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. FAILURE TO DO SO
  • COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE HEATER.
  • KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING

• This sauna is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the sauna by a person responsible for their safety.
• Consult your doctor about any health-related limitations related to sauna use. Ignoring advice from your medical provider could cause serious injury or death.
• Do not let people with pre-existing health conditions bathe in the sauna on their own. Using the sauna could cause these users to lose consciousness.
• Parents should consult their pediatrician before allowing children to use the sauna. Ignoring advice from your medical provider could cause serious injury or death.
• Do not smoke, use alcohol, or exercise in the sauna. These tasks could cause users to lose consciousness.
• Do not exceed 30 min. in the sauna at one time, as excessive exposure may be harmful to health. The sauna should not be used as an endurance test.
• Do not place any combustible material over the sauna heater (towels, bathing suits, wooden buckets, or ladles)! This will cause the sauna to catch fire.
• Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98,6 ºF. The symptoms of hyperthermia include an increase in the internal temperature of the body, dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting.
• Only use stones approved for sauna heater use. Inadequate stones may crack or explode leading to serious injury.
• Do not sleep in a sauna where the heater is operating. Sleeping in a heated sauna may lead to injury or death.

CAUTION

• Keep all occupants away from the heater and when it is hot. The stones and outer surface of the heater may burn your skin.
• Do not throw excessive amounts of water on the stones. The evaporating water is boiling and could cause burns.
• Do not throw water directly onto the elements. This could cause burns and damage to the heater.
• Be very careful when moving in the sauna, as the benches and floors may be slippery. This could cause the user to slip and fall.
• Do not alter the sauna in any way, unless explicitly instructed in this manual. Altering the sauna could lead to structural damage, increasing the risk of bodily harm.
• When moving and lifting heavy pieces, use two or more people. Moving pieces without adequate manpower will lead to injury.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

We always recommend you get quotes from two to three different licensed electricians before you begin installation 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 instructions 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 the 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:

• 1 – Base Frame, Rear
• 1 – Base Frame, Right
• 2 – A/B Wall Panel with Multiclip
• 1 – A/B Salt Stone Wall Panel, Ventilation Cutout 1 – Front Wall Header
• 2 – Corner Post 90° with Multiclip and Groove – Left & Right
• 4 – Roof Support Slats
• 2 – Upper Benches (2 different lengths)
• 1 – Upper Bench End Trim
• 1 – Lower Bench
• 1 – Glass Door
• 1 – Glass Panel
• 1 – Stainless Steel Post (post and bench attachment) 2 – Headrest
• 1 – Set of Door Hinges
• 2 – Salt Wall Lighting LED
• 1 – Hardware Bag
• 1 – Base Frame, Left
• 6 – A/B Wall Panels
• 3 – A/B Salt Stone Wall Element
• 2 – A/B Roof Panel
• 2 – A/B Roof Panels with Grooves
• 2 – Corner Post 90°
• 5 – Bench Support Slats (3 different lengths)
• 2 – Mounting Slats for Bench Screen
• 1 – Bench Screen
• 2 – Backrests (2 different lengths)
• 1 – Ventilation Cover
• 1 – Glass Panel with Holes for Door Hinges
• 2 – Roof Trim Slat
• 2 – “U” Aluminum Profile
• 1 – Door Handle Set
• 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.

SAUNA ASSEMBLY

CAUTION

• Ensure the sauna foundation is sturdy and level. If the foundation is not, the sauna could tilt, shift, or fall leading to injury.

FLOOR ASSEMBLY
Begin assembly by placing the three 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 salt stone wall with a ventilation hole on the rear base on the right-hand side (3). Place a 90° corner post next to the saltstone panel (4). Fasten the corner post to the wall panel using 6X120 screws through the predrilled holes in the corner post (5-6).
• Place a solid wood wall panel next to the corner post (7). Fasten this panel to the corner post using screws and predrilled holes as done above (5-6). Now place two more similar panels next to it. Then place a wooden panel with multiclips into the side on the front right corner (8). Now slide the right front corner post down over the multiclips on the wall panel (9). Make sure the corner post is fully locked into place; tap the top with a rubber mallet if necessary.
• Now place the remaining three saltstone wall panels on the back wall (10). Similar to (4-6) above, place the corner post and fasten using 6X120 screws into the predrilled holes (11-12).
• Assemble the left wall using wooden panels as (7-9) above. Fasten the first panel to the corner post using 6X120 screws through predrilled holes in the corner post. Place two more wooden panels, followed by a wooden panel with multiclips (13-14). Now place the left corner post by sliding the multiclips over the clips on the end panel (15). Make sure the corner post is fully locked into place; tap the top with a rubber mallet if necessary.
• Finish the wall assembly by inserting a 4X70 screw through the top on an angle to connect the middle panel to the adjacent outer panels (16-18). The 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 (19). Also, install one midway between these clips, and ensure it is in 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 (20). Now the sauna can be carefully slid into the final location to finish the assembly.

FRONT GLASS ASSEMBLY

• Take the solid piece of glass and apply the aluminum “U” channel to the bottom, then place it into the groove on the left corner post. (21). Repeat for the side piece of glass with hinge holes on the right side. Orient the glass so the holes are towards the middle (22-23). NOTE: The door can swing either direction, to change the swing direction, swap these two pieces of glass.
• Place the header over the glass panels and insert the dowel pins into the predrilled holes in the corner posts (24-25). You may need to tap slightly with the rubber mallet to fully insert the pins into the holes.
• Fasten the header to the corner posts by inserting a 4X70 screw on an angle on both ends (26).

ROOF ASSEMBLY

• Locate the four roof support slats. Measure in 4” and 27” from both ends and drill a hole using 1/8” drill bit (27). Screw roof supports the top of each wall using holes you drilled in the previous step with a 4X70 screw; ensure the top of the support is flush with the top of the wall (28-30).
• Place one of the roof panels that has a notch on three sides onto the roof support slats (31-32).
• Next to it, place the two panels that have one tongue edge and one groove edge, and match the edge with the first panel you placed (33). Then carefully slide the last roof panel into place (34).
• Fasten the roof panels to the roof support slats using 3.5X35 screws (35).

BENCH ASSEMBLY

• In each inside back corner, measure up 32-1/4” from the floor and make a mark (36). Place the top of a short bench support brace at the mark, running from the back corner towards the front, and fasten using 5×70 screws (37). Repeat for right-side bench support. Back on the left wall, measure up 14-1/8” and make a mark (38). Place the top of a long bench support on the mark, running towards the front, and fasten it into place (39).
• Place the bench screen mounting slats beneath the front end of the bench support slats installed above (37) and fasten them into place using 4X60 screws (40). Repeat for the right side wall. On the right wall, measure 13-1/4” from where the top bench support stopped, towards the front wall. Place the medium bench support starting at that mark, running towards the front, and fasten it into place using 5X70 screws (41). Place the ventilation cover over the hole in the wall panel and fasten it into place using 3.5X40 screws (42).
• Place a long bench on the lower support braces and another on the upper braces (43-44). Tilt up so it’s leaning against the back wall. (44-45). Place the bench screen in front of the screen mounting slats and fasten using 3.5X50 screws (45-46).
• Locate the shorter upper bench panel and bench end trim. Fasten the trim to the end of the bench that will be facing the glass wall panel (47). Place the post bench attachment in the corner on the end where you installed the end trim and fasten it into place (48). Place the post over the bench attachment and tighten the set screw (49).
• Place the bench on the bench support (41, 50) and fasten to the long upper bench using 5X70 screws (50-51). Slide the rubber boot onto the base of the bench support post (52).

BACKREST INSTALLATION
From the top of the long bench measure up to 11”, this will be the placement for the bottom of the long backrest. Place the bottom of the long backrest at the 11” mark and fasten into place using 3.5X40 screws (53,54). Repeat for the short back rest.

ROOF TRIM INSTALLATION
Place the roof trim pieces on the front and left-hand sides (55). The front left corner should have a 45° mitered corner when placed correctly (56). Fasten to the roof by installing 3.5X40 screws down through the top of the trim (57).

DOOR INSTALLATION

• Place the hinge on the outside of the sauna, and then the plate on the inside, and fasten them together (58-59). Complete for both hinges.
• Measure 1-3/4” over from the solid glass panel on the gasket and make a cut (60). Measure over another 3/8” of an inch and cut again, remove the three gaskets, and install the magnet catch (61). Have someone hold the door and attach using the hinges and the process used above (59, 62). Once the door is fastened with both hinges, close the door and ensure the catch aligns with the magnet (63). Slide the metal catch on the door as required to align with a magnet.
• 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 (64). Place spacers on the bottom as done for the top and loosely fasten this as well (65). Finish tightening screws so the door handle is tight and straight vertically.

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 use cleaning supplies on the salt stones.

HEATER

DANGER

• Turn off the power to the heater at the breaker before beginning installation or performing maintenance on the heater. Failure to turn off the power will lead to electrocution and even death.

CAUTION

• Improper installation of the heater mounting bracket could cause the heater to fall leading to burns and other injuries.
• Before placing or adjusting stones, ensure the heater is back to room temperature. Failure to do so may cause burns.

Please consult your heater manual for all heater installation information.

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!

1. Set your heater so your sauna achieves the desired temperature. This is typically160-185+°F. Please note, that novice sauna users should begin at the lower end of that range and increase their high temperature over time.
2. Take a quick shower or a quick dip in a hot tub or pool.
3. 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.
4. Take a plunge in a pool, shower, snowbank, lake – anything that will cool you down! After that, relax and cool down for 10-20minutes.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Prepare to feel refreshed for the day or to have an amazing night’s sleep! Whatever your sauna routine, you must STAY HYDRATED!

Optional accessories for your sauna, including a backrest, robe hook, and much more are available at almostheaven.com/sauna- accessories/

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