IF THE WATER IS TOO HOT DO NOT GET IN
. Do not rely solely on a thermometer, if you feel the
water is too hot, add cold water to reduce the temperature
IF YOU BECOME TOO HOT, GET OUT.
Due to the volume of water in the tub your body will absorb
heat without affecting water temperature - a bath for example will become colder as you use it
meaning you can stay in the water for long periods. The water in the tub will remain at temperature
no matter how long you stay in. Please be aware of this and use the tub for short periods only until
you get used to it. Staying in too long may cause your body to overheat risking symptoms such as
dizziness and fainting. For this reason we recommend you do not use the tub alone and use a timer
to monitor bathing.
When bathing is completed allow the fire to go out completely before draining the tub.
Cleaning & Maintenance
Once installed the tub and stove require very little maintenance.
Clean the ash from the stove before each use and periodically demount and and check the chimney
and inside of the stove for soot build up. Clean as necessary and if in any doubt consult a stove
professional.
The water should be changed after each cycle of use. Water can be used more than once over the
succession of a few days. However if the tub is going to be left for any period of time the water
should be drained the tub rinsed and then the water refilled. The tub should be left full at all times
unless freezing weather is forecast.
When first filled after transport the tub may drip for a period of time until the wood settles and
swells. After a few months the bands around the tub should be checked and re-tensioned by simply
tightening the two 19mm nuts.
The outside surface of the tub is treated with Osmo UV protection oil (exterior). As well as being
visually appealing the oil provides some waterproofing, UV resistance and prevents fading. Over
time the oil will wear off and the tub will naturally ‘silver’. The surface can be retreated as necessary
with an external oil to maintain appearance. Avoid using a pressure washer, as this can affect the
joints on the timber. Other than aesthetics the oil is unnecessary, the tub can be left to age
naturally. The external surfaces of the wood can also be varnished or painted as you wish. All
internal surfaces should be left untreated.
