Himalaya 4 Person Sauna

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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ℹ️ 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.

• 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 activities could cause users to lose consciousness.
• Do not exceed 30 minutes 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 when the heater is operating. Sleeping in a heated sauna may lead to injury or death.
• Keep all occupants away from the heater 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.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

We always recommend you get quotes from two to three different licensed electricians before you begin installation to get the best possible service and price. Use copper wire with 90°C insulation. Do not use aluminum wire for the connection. Consult with an electrician to determine the requirements for your particular situation. All wiring must conform to all national, state, and local codes and regulations. For further information and instruction on your heater installation and operation, please consult the provided heater manual.

BASIC TOOLS

These tools are helpful in the assembly of your Himalaya sauna:

• Cordless drill with 1/8" & 3/8" drill bits, and Phillips bit
• 3/4" or 5/8" Forstner Bit (For Heater Install)
• Rubber mallet
• 1.5mm Hex Wrench or Socket
• Framing square
• Utility knife
• Level
• Ladder or Stepstool

NOTES FOR ASSEMBLY

Be sure the surface where you are placing the sauna is flat and level. A concrete, tile, vinyl, laminate, or similar surface is suitable; placing the sauna on carpet is not recommended. We recommend that two people complete the assembly of the sauna. Should you have any questions during assembly, please feel free to call Almost Heaven at 888-355-3050, or email sales@almostheaven.com.

COMPONENT LIST

The kit will contain the following components, as well as labeled bags of screws and hardware:

• 1 x Base Frame, Rear
• 1 x Base Frame, Right
• 2 x A/B Wall Panel with Multiclip
• 1 x A/B Salt Stone Wall Panel, Ventilation Cutout
• 1 x Front Wall Header
• 2 x Corner Post 90° with Multiclip and Groove – Left & Right
• 4 x Roof Support Slats (2 different lengths)
• 2 x Upper Benches (2 different lengths)
• 1 x Upper Bench End Trim
• 2 x Lower Bench Struts 2x45°
• 1 x Bench Screen
• 1 x Glass Door
• 1 x Glass Panel
• 1 x Stainless Steel Post (post and bench attachment)
• 1 x Headrest
• 1 x Set of Door Hinges
• 2 x Salt Wall Lighting LED
• 1 x Hardware Bag
• 1 x Base Frame, Left
• 4 x A/B Wall Panels
• 3 x A/B Salt Stone Wall Element
• 1 x A/B Roof Panel
• 2 x A/B Roof Panels with Grooves
• 2 x Corner Post 90°
• 3 x Bench Support Slats
• 2 x Mounting Slats for Bench Screen
• 1 x Lower Bench Panel
• 2 x Lower Bench Feet
• 2 x Backrests (2 different lengths)
• 1 x Ventilation Cover
• 1 x Glass Panel with Holes for Door Hinges
• 3 x Roof Trim Slat (1 Front, 2 Sides)
• 2 x "U" Aluminum Profile
• 1 x Door Handle Set
• 1 x Door Magnet & Sleeve Plate

It is suggested that you lay out all of the components so that it is easy to identify the pieces once you get started with assembly.

SAUNA ASSEMBLY

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

FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Begin assembly by placing the three base frames on the floor. Using your rubber mallet, install the dovetail key into both corners. Ensure there is enough space behind the sauna for access during assembly.

WALL ASSEMBLY

Begin assembling walls by placing the salt stone wall with ventilation hole on the rear base on the right-hand side. Place a 90-degree corner post next to the salt stone panel. Fasten the corner post to the wall panel using 6x120 screws through the predrilled holes in the corner post. When fastening near a salt block, use 6x90 screws to prevent cracking the salt blocks.

Place a solid wood wall panel next to the corner post. Fasten this panel to the corner post using screws and predrilled holes. Place another similar panel next to it, followed by a wooden panel with multiclips on the front right corner. Slide the right front corner post down over the multiclips on the wall panel. Ensure the corner post is fully locked into place; tap the top with a rubber mallet if necessary.

Place the remaining three salt stone wall panels on the back wall. Place a corner post and fasten using 6x120 and 6x90 screws into the predrilled holes.

Assemble the left wall using wooden panels. Fasten the first panel to the corner post with 6x120 screws. Place another wooden panel, followed by a wooden panel with multiclips. Place the left corner post by sliding the multiclips over the clips on the end panel. Ensure the corner post is fully locked into place; tap the top with a rubber mallet if necessary.

Finish wall assembly by inserting 4x70 screws at an angle through the top to connect middle panels to adjacent outer panels. Screws should be installed at an angle as indicated.

SALT WALL LIGHTS

Screw in a light bar clip approximately 6 inches from each end, above and below the salt blocks. Install another clip midway between these, ensuring it aligns with the first clips for proper light bar attachment. Snap the light bars into the clips, directing the cord towards the nearest outlet. Carefully slide the sauna into its final location to complete assembly.

FRONT GLASS ASSEMBLY

Apply the aluminum "U" channel to the bottom of the side piece of glass with hinge holes and place it into the groove on the left corner post. Orient the glass with holes facing inward. Repeat this process for the solid piece of glass on the right side. Note: The door can swing either direction. To change the swing direction, swap the two glass panels.

Place the header over the glass panels and insert the dowel pins into the predrilled holes in the corner posts. A rubber mallet may be needed to fully insert the pins. Fasten the header to the corner posts by inserting 4x70 screws at an angle on both ends.

ROOF ASSEMBLY

Locate the two long roof support slats. Measure 4 inches and 27 inches from both ends and drill holes using a 1/8-inch drill bit. Screw the roof supports into the back and front walls using the drilled holes and 4x70 screws. Ensure the top of the support is flush with the top of the wall.

Repeat for the two short roof support slats. Measure 4 inches from both ends and 29-1/8 inches from one end for the middle. Drill holes at these locations using a 1/8-inch drill bit. Install these supports on the two remaining walls using the drilled holes.

Place a roof panel with a notch on three sides onto the roof support slats. Place the panel with one tongue edge and one groove edge next to it, matching the edges. Carefully slide the last roof panel into place. Fasten the roof panels to the roof support slats using 3.5x35 screws.

UPPER BENCH ASSEMBLY

In each inside back corner, measure up 32-1/4 inches from the floor and make a mark. Place the top of a bench support brace at the mark, running from the back corner towards the front, and fasten using 5x70 screws. Repeat for the right side bench support. On the right wall, measure 9-1/4 inches from where the bench support ended, towards the front wall. Place another bench support starting at that mark, running towards the front, and fasten it into place.

Place the bench screen mounting slats beneath the front end of the bench support slats and fasten using 4x60 screws. Repeat for the left side wall. Place the ventilation cover over the hole in the wall panel and fasten using 3.5x40 screws.

Carefully place the long bench onto the bench support braces and tilt it up so it leans against the back wall. Place the bench screen in front of the bench screen mounting slats and fasten using 3.5x50 screws.

LOWER BENCH ASSEMBLY

Place the lower bench feet on both ends of the lower bench panel and fasten them into place. Use the 45-degree struts to support the bench panel and feet, fastening them into place.

UPPER BENCH ASSEMBLY CONT.

Fasten the bench end trim to the end of the shorter upper bench panel that will face the glass wall panel. Place the post bench attachment in the corner where the end trim was installed and fasten it into place. Place the post over the bench attachment and tighten the set screw.

Place the shorter bench onto the bench support and fasten it to the long upper bench using 5x70 screws. Slide the rubber boot onto the base of the bench support post.

BACKREST INSTALLATION

From the top of the long bench, measure up 11 inches to mark the placement for the bottom of the long backrest. Fasten the backrest at this mark using 3.5x40 screws. Repeat for the short backrest.

ROOF TRIM INSTALLATION

Place the roof trim pieces on the left, front, and right sides. The front piece requires 45-degree mitered corners on both ends, and the side pieces require one 45-degree mitered corner each. Fasten the trim to the roof by installing 3.5x40 screws downwards through the top of the trim.

DOOR INSTALLATION

Attach the hinge to the outside of the sauna and the plate to the inside, then fasten them together. Complete this process for both hinges.

On the solid glass panel's gasket, measure 1-3/4 inches from the edge and make a cut. Measure another 3/8 inch further and cut again. Remove this section of gasket and install the magnet catch. With assistance holding the door, attach it using the hinges as described previously. Once the door is fastened with both hinges, close it and ensure the catch aligns with the magnet. Adjust the metal catch on the door as needed to align with the magnet.

For the door handle, position the metal part on the outside and the wooden part on the inside. Place a plastic spacer between the metal and glass, and another between the wood and glass. Insert the screw through the wood hole and loosely screw it into the metal piece. Place spacers at the bottom similar to the top and loosely fasten this section as well. Tighten all screws to secure the door handle, ensuring it is straight.

FINAL THINGS

After assembly, sweep and vacuum the sauna interior. Wipe down the interior with a damp cloth to remove dirt and dust. Use only cleaning supplies specifically designed for sauna use.

Salt stones attract moisture, forming salt crystals. Clean these crystals regularly with a damp cloth; do not use cleaning supplies on the salt stones.

HEATER

? WARNING: Turn off power to the heater at the breaker before installation or maintenance. Failure to do so can result in electrocution or death.

? WARNING: Improper installation of the heater mounting bracket can cause the heater to fall, leading to burns and other injuries.

? CAUTION: Ensure the heater is at room temperature before placing or adjusting stones to prevent burns.

Refer to your specific heater manual for detailed installation information.

TRADITIONAL SAUNA USE

You are now ready to enjoy your sauna!

Your sauna can be used in a wet or dry fashion. Dry use involves no water on the stones, while wet use increases humidity by sprinkling water. Use only a small amount of water for a wet sauna experience.

The sauna tradition originates in Finland. While a typical experience is outlined below, feel free to enjoy your sauna in any way you prefer!

1. Set the heater to your desired temperature, typically 160-185°F. Novice users should start at the lower end and gradually increase.
2. Take a quick shower or dip in a hot tub/pool.
3. Enter the sauna and enjoy for 5-15 minutes, using a towel for comfort. Exit when you are perspiring freely.
4. Cool down with a plunge in a pool, shower, or other cold source. Relax for 10-20 minutes.
5. Re-enter the sauna. You may sprinkle small amounts of water on the stones for steam. Avoid excessive water that spills onto the floor.
6. Repeat the cycle as desired. After your last sauna session, relax for at least 20 minutes. Shower with warm water, finishing with cool water.
7. Enjoy feeling refreshed and ready for sleep. Always stay hydrated during your sauna routine.

Optional accessories for your sauna, including a back rest, robe hook, and much more, are available at almostheaven.com/sauna-accessories/.