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CHECK YOUR BOXES
Be sure to immediately check your boxes against your shipping list and bill of lading. Examine for any damage and notify
Almost Heaven Saunas if there needs to be a repair or replacement of damaged or missing materials.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
All electrical wiring must be performed by
A QUALIFIED LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
. Because of the heat involved in the
sauna, it is required that you use copper wire with 90ºC 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.
When installing a sauna, special electrical requirements will necessitate the hiring of an electrician. The costs of this can
vary greatly depending on a number of factors. These may include how far away from your electrical service box you
locate your sauna, what part of the country you live in, the cost of materials, and other factors. We always recommend
that you get quotes from
2 or 3 different licensed electricians
before you begin installation in order to get the best pos-
sible service.
LOCATING THE SAUNA
Because the customary sauna experience involves a heating-cooling-resting regimen, it is important to plan ahead
before installing your sauna. Our method of construction affords the widest number of possible choices because an Al-
most Heaven Sauna room can be placed in either an indoor or outdoor setting.
You will probably shower during or after each sauna bath, so consider having a shower installed nearby. Besides the
shower, you may want to have a lounging area set aside for relaxing after your sauna session. Make sure the floor or
ground is level and can support the weight of the sauna (which can exceed 1,000 lbs. when filled with people). A
concrete pad or wood deck is always best for outdoor installations, but if you put your sauna directly on the ground, be
sure that the cradle supports are resting on cinder blocks or other similar structures to prevent it from settling into the
ground. Regardless of where you set your sauna, be sure that the surface you use is both firm and level. Verify that
both the inlet and outlet vents in the sauna will remain unobstructed.
STAVE SELECTION
While Almost Heaven Saunas uses only high grade lumber, slight blemishes in the wood may be present, and while
these are of a cosmetic nature only, you may want to select where you place the different staves. For example, you may
want to place a stave with a blemish on the floor of the sauna beneath the benches, etc.
Read entire manual through to the end before proceeding with the assembly.
BASIC TOOLS
You should have the following tools:
Wrench: either adjustable or open (10mm, 3/4", 1/2” and 7/16”)
Cordless drill for driving screws
Rubber Mallet
Claw hammer
Sandpaper – 120 Grit
INSTALLATION VIDEO
You are encouraged to watch our 8 minute online installation video prior to assembly of your Barrel Sauna. It will help
give you an overview of what is necessary for a proper installation and make assembly even easier for you!
Screwdrivers (Phillips and Flathead)
Framing Square
5/16” and 3/16” drill bit
Utility knife
Level