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STEP 4 

- Verify that the element 

wall sections are square to the rails, 

perpendicular to each other, and that the 

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at top of the wall elements and corner 

posts align.  

STEP 5

 - Using a cordless drill with the appropriately sized bit (included) use 6x20 

screws and secure the 90° corner post to the short and wide element.

NOTE: Because the elements utilize both vertical grain and horizontal grain boards, 

you will hear a “cracking” sound as you draw the elements tight with the screw.  This is 

normal and will not result in any splitting of the wood.

STEP 6 

- Place the next 3 wide wall element (W)

sections on the rear wall, using the element with the 

square opening at the far right of the rear wall.  There 

will be no screws used in these elements, but be sure 

the elements are 

fi

rmly placed to the bottom rail and 

that the 

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at top sections are 

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ush to each other.

Summary of Contents for Patterson

Page 1: ...Almost Heaven Saunas THE AUTHENTIC SAUNA EXPERIENCE Patterson Sauna Installation Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...Corner wall posts 8 Wide wall element sections 4 Narrow wall element sections 1 Narrow wall element section with edge clips that attach to 45 door corner post 1 Narrow glass wall section with edge clips that attach to 45 door corner post 1 Door frame 2 Long roof support rails 2 Short roof support rails 3 Roof element sections labeled as to which side to put facing up 2 Top bench supports Approxima...

Page 3: ...oove that will fit over the tongue on the bottom rails is on the bottom With one person holding this wall element have another person position one of the 90 corner posts and then a narrow wall element section on the rail perpendicular to the long wall rail In other words you are starting the wall assembly with one wide element on the rear wall and one short element on the shorter wall connecting t...

Page 4: ...se the elements utilize both vertical grain and horizontal grain boards you will hear a cracking sound as you draw the elements tight with the screw This is normal and will not result in any splitting of the wood STEP 6 Place the next 3 wide wall element W sections on the rear wall using the element with the square opening at the far right of the rear wall There will be no screws used in these ele...

Page 5: ...ent and secure with 6x20 screws STEP 8 Continue the addition of wide wall elements W by adding 4 of the wide wall element sections along the second long rail STEP 9 Add the third 90 corner post and secure with 6x20 screws as with the other corners posts ...

Page 6: ... of the narrow wall element sections with the edge clips facing to the door opening STEP 11 Install 1 of the narrow wall elements N on the other short wall this will connect to the wall element you installed in step 3 STEP 12 Install the narrow glass wall element section with the edge clips facing the door opening ...

Page 7: ... post to the wall Once the corner post is tight to the wall section slide it down and tap in place with a rubber mallet The clips will slide into each other and hold the post If the clips will not easily slip together then take a Phillips head screwdriver and loosen the screws holding all of the clips by turn and try again Loosening the clip slightly will not affect the holding power of the clip S...

Page 8: ...oof support rails to the wall element sections using 4x70 screws with the bit provided Secure the roof support rails to the wall element sections with a 4x70 screw into each wall element section This will firmly secure the wall element sections together along the full perimeter of the sauna NOTE Double check the wall sections to be sure they are tight together before securing roof support rails ST...

Page 9: ...ing the height of the bench supports However we suggest you follow these instructions and change later if desired STEP 20 For the lower bench supports repeat step 19 but measure up from the floor 16 and make a mark Install the right and left longer 52 bench supports noting that the lower bench support on the shorter left wall will cross the window and be screwed into the window panel STEP 21 You w...

Page 10: ...h on the lower bench supports Since the lower bench is intended to slide in and out it can be used as a step or as a full bench it is not to be screwed into place STEP 24 For the side bench installation you need to install one bench support on the front inside wall of the sauna for one end of the bench The other end will attach to the front of the upper rear bench creating an L shaped upper bench ...

Page 11: ...26 Measure 10 above the rear and side upper benches and make a pencil mark Place one of the upper bench back supports 3 slats on each back support above each bench and be sure it is level Then using 3 5x40 screws attach the back support to the wall element sections Position your screws in the vertical battens between the slats so that the screws are concealed STEP 27 Position the lower back suppor...

Page 12: ...d will be screwed to the roof sections from the top using 3 5x40 screws NOTE The trim pieces are not pre cut and must be cut to size using a hand saw If the sauna is being placed the corner of the room then it is common to only install the trim on the visible sides STEP 30 Install the hinges onto the glass door The hinge consists of the hinge bracket hole spacers bracket cleat and hex screws Be su...

Page 13: ...screws NOTE The finished sauna will have a gap below the door at the floor This is required to provide the proper ventilation through the sauna STEP 32 Midway up the doorframe peel back the sealing strip and find the pre drilled hole for the magnet Find the magnet in the hardware kit and squeeze it into the hole using pliers The magnet is adjustable and can be loosened or tightened as needed Cut t...

Page 14: ...ght fixture in a location of your choosing It is suggested that the light be approximately 12 from the ceiling NOTE A licensed electrician should do electrical wiring in the sauna Almost Heaven Saunas T H E A U T H E N T I C S A U N A E X P E R I E N C E See separate heater installation instructions ...

Page 15: ... of the sau na It is impor tant to have adequate fresh air flowing through the sauna and this flow can be adjusted with the movable vent cover TRADITIONAL STEPS IN TAKING A SAUNA BATH STEP 1 Set your heater so that the sauna room achieves the desired temperature usually between 150º F and 170º F As a novice you should begin at the lower end of this range and work your way up to the higher temperat...

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