sentiotec Family Solid Wood Sauna Installation Guide

sentiotec Family Solid Wood Sauna

Specifications

• Product: Solid wood sauna
• Variants: Family Medium – 196 x 159 x 204 cm, Family Large – 196 x 189 x 204 cm
• Language: English
• Version: 02/24

Product Usage Instructions

Preparing for Installation
Read the assembly instructions carefully and keep them accessible during sauna usage.

Important Note

• Check the parts list for completeness before starting the installation.
• Ensure the installation room is dry with adequate air circulation.
• The floor should be level, preferably stone or tiled.
• Minimum cabin height required is 230 cm.
• Maintain a distance of at least 5 cm from the wall.
• Avoid using impregnating materials on wooden parts.
• Wood can swell, shrink, or warp, necessitating force during installation.
• Proper air circulation is essential; follow manufacturer specifications for vents.
• Skilled manual handling is needed; an assistant is recommended.
• All screw fittings must be pre-drilled.
• Electrical connection should be done by a qualified electrician.

Tools Required

• Hammer with wooden head or mallet
• Cordless screwdriver with bits for cross-head screws and Torx
• Roller tape measure
• Drill bits (diameters: 3 mm, 10 mm, 20 – 30 mm for sauna heater power cable)
• Spirit level
• 1.5 mm hexagonal socket wrench
• Utility knife
• Ladder

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can the sauna be installed on any type of flooring?
A: It is recommended to install the sauna on a level and even floor, preferably stone or tiled, to ensure stability.

Preparing for installation

Read these assembly instructions carefully and keep them within reach. so that you can look up product information at any time.

These assembly instructions can also be found in the downloads section of our website: www.sentiotec.com/downloads

Important note

• Check with your local planning authority (municipal office, magistrate) with respect to the building regulations and load standards.
• A solid concrete foundation is important for the durability as well as the safety of your outdoor sauna. We recommend having the foundation laid by a specialist.
• The anchoring of the outdoor sauna is the responsibility of the customer. No warranty in the event of damage.
• The outdoor sauna is delivered by lorry (also possible by semi-trailer truck).
• Access to the unloading area must be ensured.
• Before you begin work, check the parts list to ensure that all the individual  parts have been delivered. If you discover any missing parts, notify your dealer within 14 days of receiving the sauna cabin.
• Keep the delivery note, the invoice and the assembly instructions in a safe place in case of any questions.
• You will need good manual skills and an assistant for the installation.
• All screw fittings must be pre-drilled.

Attention!

• The electrical connection may only be performed by a qualified electrician or similarly qualified person.

Tools required

• Hammer with a wooden head or a mallet
• Cordless screwdriver with bits for cross-head screws and Torx
• Roller tape measure
• Drill bits with a diameter of 3 mm, 10 mm, 20 – 30 mm (for sauna heater power cable)
• Spirit level
• 1.5 mm hexagonal socket wrench
• Utility knife
• Ladder

This symbol indicates tips and useful information
Back-to-front assembly
Pre-drill

Carry out wiring
Cut to real measurement with saw

Check the right angle

Handle glass with care: Special care must be taken with the edges of the glass – hardened glass can shatter into small pieces in the event of impact. Insert protective cushioning (e.g: cardboard box) under the edge of the glass.

Maintenance and cleaning

• The sauna should be cleaned inside with a damp cloth. Use warm water only
  • if required, we recommend Harvia Sauna Cleaner (SAC25040 – Cleaning and disinfection)
• If the sauna will not be used for an extended period, we recommend heating the cabin once a month to prevent the formation of mould.

Pitch pockets are not grounds for return, since they can always appear in spruce wood and the depth at which they lie cannot be detected during the sorting-out process.
If these are just under the surface, heat can cause them to soften and “bleed”.
The leaking pitch can be removed with a rag soaked in acetone. If only droplets of pitch occur, allow these to harden and then carefully scrape them off with a knife.

Disposal

• Dispose of packaging materials in accordance with the applicable waste disposal regulations.
• Used devices contain reusable materials as well as hazardous sub-stances. Therefore, do not dispose of your used device with household waste, but do so in accordance with the locally applicable regulations.

Parts list for Family Medium

Parts list for Family Large

Floor plan for Family Medium

Floor plan Medium “left”

Floor plan Medium “right”

Floor plan for Family Large

Floor plan Large “left”

Floor plan Large “right”

Assembling the cabin

ATTENTION!
The cabin is designed for both “right-hand” and “left-hand” assembly. Please observe the floor plans on pages 10 and 11, depending on model. Observe the figures starting on page 15.

Installing wall elements
Start assembly with the “Wall element, bottom rear – Ventilation element” and the “Element, bottom right”. The lower parts can be identified by the projecting connecting strips. Screw the elements at a right angle (see tip on page 4) from outside. Repeat this with the left side wall. The rear wall is thus installed between the side walls.
When assembling the upper sections, again start with the rear wall (Element, top rear). Make sure this is flush with the connecting strip of the lower rear wall. Screw both sides of the upper rear wall to the projecting strip of the lower rear wall.
Screw the upper wall elements together.

Note that each upper wall element must be screwed to the protruding strip of the lower wall element.

Assembling the glass elements
Screw the “Elements with groove for glass” to the side walls from outside. Fit the “Element above door” and additionally screw in from above.
Fit the aluminium U-profiles flush with the glass elements.

Please note that when you install the “glass element with holes for door hinges”, you are defining the direction in which the door opens (see option 1 and 2).
Position the glass element centrally in the door frame, paying attention to straight alignment and the position of the struts. Slide the glass element to the left or right, respectively, into the groove in the corner posts.
Insert the “Mounting rail above door” between the glass elements.

Completing the cabin exterior
Install the “Covers, front” by screwing from the inside – flush with the inner side. Pay attention to the element with cut-out for the control panel – this can be fitted on the left or right.
Install the “Cover, top front” above the glass by screwing from the inside.
Mount the “Cover slats, outside” using screws.

Roof installation

• Install the roof support slats. Start with the strip of LEDs on the rear wall.
• Insert the roof elements and screw them to the cabin walls. Observe the cable outlets.
• Install the cover slat, inside.

Installing interior fittings

• Mount the ventilation slide.
• Install the bench support slats.
• Place the upper and lower benches on the bench support slats provided for this purpose.
• Screw the bench foot to the upper angled bench and screw the other end of this to the rear upper bench. Finally, screw the bench foot to the wall element.

Installing the electrical equipment

Observe the operating instructions for your sauna heater and sauna control unit.

• You need a hole measuring Ø 2 cm in the cable shaft for the heater supply cable. Drill the cable outlet at a right angle and route the cable as far as the roof to the power unit for the sauna control (5 x 2.5 mm2).
• Repeat for the heater sensor – Ø 1 cm – 15 cm below the ceiling.
• To cover the cables, use the cable cover slat. Shorten them with a saw as required.
• Route the data cable for the control panel up to the cabin roof, to the power unit for the sauna control.

Installing the glass door
Screw the two door fittings onto the glass element, making sure that they are straight and that the doors open outward.

The alignment of the fittings is achieved by adjusting / rotating both plastic inserts.

Installing accessories
The door handles are screwed together from the inside.
Fit the door magnet and sleeve plate. There are mounting holes under the seal for the door magnet; the seal needs to be cut at the left or right depending on how the door opens.
Assemble the protection grille.
Install the cable cover slat as required.

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