Almost Heaven Saunas Tyrol Large Sauna Installation & Owner's Manual

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 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 your 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 bucket or ladle)! 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 °F. 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 that 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 hot 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 to bodily harm.
• When moving and lifting heavy pieces, use two or more people. Moving pieces without adequate manpower will lead to injury.

About Your Tyrol Large Sauna

Thank you for your purchase of your Tyrol Large Sauna. For assembly questions, contact Almost Heaven Saunas at 888-355-3050 or email sales@almostheaven.com. Regular business hours are 9-5 EST, M-F. You can find additional content at: youtube.com/user/almostheavensauna.

The Tyrol Large Sauna is designed to utilize your existing floor. Assembly is simple as the sauna sits on pre-fabricated rails and risers, not a floor platform. It can be assembled on any firm and flat surface, including concrete, ceramic, vinyl, laminate, or tile. Installation on a carpeted surface is not recommended.

Electrical Requirements

Electrical costs can vary based on your sauna's distance from the electrical service box, location, and material costs. It is recommended to get quotes from two to three different licensed electricians before installation.

Use copper wire with 90°C insulation. Do not use aluminum wire. Consult with an electrician to determine specific requirements. All wiring must conform to national, state, and local codes and regulations.

For heater installation and operation, consult the provided heater manual.

Basic Tools

These tools are helpful in the assembly of your sauna:

• Cordless Drill
• Drill Bit Set
• Bit Set
• Rubber Mallet
• Hammer
• Framing square
• Socket Wrench
• Utility knife
• Level
• Tape Measure
• Ladder
• Miter Saw or Circular Saw

Parts List

Floor Plan

The floor plan indicates the overall dimensions of the sauna. The main structure is approximately 76-5/8 inches in length and 76 inches in width. The height of the walls is around 72-7/8 inches, with the overall height reaching approximately 73-3/8 inches.

Wall & Roof Assembly

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

NOTICE:

• WE RECOMMEND ALL SCREWS MUST BE PREDRILLED WITH 1/8" BIT BEFORE INSTALLING TO PREVENT BREAKAGE.
• The room in which the sauna will be installed must be at least 90-5/8" high for installation to work.
• There must be a gap of 2" from the surrounding walls and the sauna walls.

Step 1: Assemble Rear and Side Walls

Place the lower rear wall element at the back of the intended sauna location. Then, place the lower right wall element. Predrill and screw through the side of the right panel into the edge of the rear element using 5 X 80 screws. Ensure the support strips on the corners of the wall elements extend upwards to correctly fit the top panels. Repeat this process for the left side with the lower left wall element, predrilling and fastening with 5 X 80 screws.

Image 1: Shows the initial placement and screwing of the lower rear wall element and the lower right wall element.

Step 2: Install Front Log Board

Place the front log board with the ventilation gap below the door across the front, between the side elements. Then, place the narrow lower right front element behind the log board. This element has a support piece extending from the bottom that fits into a notch in the log board. Fasten through the log board into this extending piece from the front wall element using 3 X 40 screws.

Image 2: Depicts the placement of the front log board with a ventilation gap below the door.

Image 3: Illustrates screwing the log board into a support piece extending from the front wall element.

Step 3: Complete Front Wall Assembly

Repeat the process for the left side of the front wall.

Image 4: Shows repeating the wall assembly for the left side of the front wall.

Step 4: Check Squareness and Plumbness

Check the corner-to-corner distance and ensure they are within 1/16" of each other to guarantee the sauna is square. Use a level vertically on the walls to ensure they are plumb. Adjust accordingly if the sauna is not plumb and square.

Image 5: Demonstrates checking the sauna's squareness with a measuring tape and checking for plumbness with a level.

Step 5: Install Upper Wall Elements

Repeat the process used for the lower wall elements to install the upper wall elements on the back and sides. Line up the recess in the upper element with the support pieces on the lower elements. Predrill and screw them together from the outside using 5 X 80 screws. Lastly, install the two front sections in the same manner.

Image 6: Shows aligning the recess of an upper wall element with support pieces on a lower element.

Image 7: Illustrates screwing upper wall elements to lower elements from the outside.

Step 6: Install Upper Log Board

Place the upper log board over the top of the door opening and screw it at each end.

Image 8 & 9: Show placing and screwing the upper log board over the door opening.

Step 7: Install Roof Support Slats and Roof Elements

Install the roof support slats so they are 2-1/4" below the top of the wall, with the rounded edge visible from below. Predrill and fasten using 4 X 70 screws. Once the four roof support slats are fastened, install the two roof elements and screw them to the roof support slats from the top using 5 X 80 screws.

Image 10: Close-up of screwing a roof support slat.

Image 11: Shows installing a roof element onto the support slats.

Image 12: Underside view of the installed roof elements.

Bench & Interior Component Installation

Install the upper bench support slat (19-5/8 x 1-5/8 x 1-5/8) 33-7/8" from the floor to the top of the slat on both side walls. Position the slat so the rounded edges are visible from below, and fasten using 4 X 70 screws. Then, place the lower bench support slat (39-3/8 x 1-5/8 x 1-5/8) on both walls, 16-1/8" from the floor to the top of the slat. Position this slat so the rounded edges can be seen from above, and fasten using 4 X 70 screws. Finally, place the benches on the bench support slats.

Image 13: Shows measuring and marking the positions for the upper and lower bench support slats on the side walls.

Sauna Light Installation

DANGER: Turn off power to the light at the breaker before beginning installation or performing maintenance. Failure to turn off power will lead to electrocution and even death.

Install the light by drilling an approximately 4" hole in the back wall near the ceiling. Route the wires and install the light. Once the light is installed, attach the cover over the light. Fasten the light cover using a 3 X 40 screw in each corner.

Image 14: Depicts drilling a hole for the sauna light and installing the light fixture.

Door Installation

Fasten the heater grille sections to the heater grille corner strips using 3 X 40 screws. Then, fasten to the front and side wall using 3 X 40 screws. Heater grille installation can be done before or after the heater is installed, depending on ease.

Image 15 & 16: Show fastening heater grille sections.

Door Mounting

The door can be hinged on the right or left. Rotate the door accordingly before placing it into the opening. Place the door into the opening of the sauna, ensuring the door swings outward. Once in place, ensure it is flush with the walls. Fasten through the frame into the side walls using 4 X 70 screws. On the side with the hinges, screw through the middle hole in the hinge plate into the side wall.

Image 17, 18, 19: Illustrate attaching the door to the sauna frame using hinges.

Door Handle and Catch

Slide the metal door catch so it aligns with the handle holes in the door. Insert the plastic rings into the holes in the door. Align the recess on the back of the handle with the metal door catch. Install the screws into the predrilled section of the handle and screw tight carefully.

Image 20 & 21: Show installing the door handle and catch mechanism.

Trim Installation

Install the 80-3/8 x 3-1/8 x 5/8 corner cover slats using 3 X 40 screws. If the unit is in a corner, place two on the exposed edge and one on the other two corners. If not in a corner, use two on the front two corners.

Image 22: Shows installing corner cover slats.

Install the horizontal and vertical door cover slats using 3 X 40 screws on the inside and outside of the sauna. The distance from the door frame to the trim should be roughly 1/2".

Image 23: Illustrates installing door trim slats with a 1/2" gap from the frame.

Lastly, install the inner roof cover slat over the seam between the two roof elements using 3 X 40 screws.

Heater

Please refer to the separate heater manual for detailed information.

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

CAUTION:

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

Your sauna kit includes a cable cover slat to conceal heater electrical cables and temperature sensor cables. These can be cut to size, predrilled, and fastened using 3 X 40 screws.

Final Things & Traditional Sauna Use

Final Cleaning

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.

Traditional Sauna Use

Congratulations on preparing to enjoy your sauna! You can use your sauna in a wet or dry fashion. Dry use involves not sprinkling water on the stones. Wet use increases humidity by sprinkling water on the stones; note that only a small amount of water is needed.

The sauna experience, originating in Finland, typically follows these steps, but feel free to adapt it to your preference:

• Set your heater to achieve the desired temperature, typically 160-185+ degrees Fahrenheit. Novice users should start at the lower end of this range and gradually increase the temperature.
• Take a quick shower or a dip in a hot tub or pool before entering.
• Step into the sauna and enjoy for 5-15 minutes, using a towel to sit or lay on. Leave the sauna once you are perspiring freely.
• Cool down by taking a plunge in a pool, shower, snowbank, or lake. Relax and cool down for 10-20 minutes.
• Re-enter the sauna. During this visit, you may sprinkle small amounts of water onto the stones to create steam. If water spills through the heater to the floor, you are using too much water, but this will not harm the heater or sauna.
• Continue repeating this process. After your final visit, relax for at least 20 minutes. Shower with warm water initially, finishing with cool water to close your skin pores.
• Prepare to feel refreshed for the day or to have an amazing night's sleep!

Whatever your sauna routine, it is imperative that you STAY HYDRATED!