ALMOST HEAVEN Himalaya 4 Person Indoor Sauna Owner’s Manual

Himalaya 4 Person Sauna
Installation & Owner’s Manual
Read this entire manual through to the end before proceeding with the assembly.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
All electrical wiring must be performed by A QUALIFIED LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. Costs of an electrician can vary
greatly depending on several factors, including your sauna’s distance from your electrical service box, where you live
and cost of materials. We always recommend you get quotes from two to three different licensed electricians before
you begin installation in order to get the best possible service and price.
Use copper wire with 90C 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. 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
• ½” 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 us at 888.355.3050, or email
[email protected].
Kit will contain the following components, as well as labeled bags of screws and hardware:
1 – Base Frame, Rear
1 – Base Frame, Right
2 – A/B Wall Panel with Multiclip
1 – A/B Salt Stone Wall Panel, Ventilation Cutout
1 – Front Wall Header
2 – Corner Post 90° with Multiclip and Groove – Left & Right
4 – Roof Support Slats (2 different lengths)
2 – Upper Benches (2 different lengths)
1 – Upper Bench End Trim
2 – Lower Bench Struts 2x45°
1 – Bench Screen
1 – Glass Door
1 – Glass Panel
1 – Stainless Steel Post (post and bench attachment)
1 - Headrest
1 – Set of Door Hinges
2 – Salt Wall Lighting LED
1 – Hardware Bag
1 – Base Frame, Left
4 – A/B Wall Panels
3 – A/B Salt Stone Wall Element
1 – A/B Roof Panel
2 – A/B Roof Panels with Grooves
2 – Corner Post 90°
3 – Bench Support Slats
2 – Mounting Slats for Bench Screen
1 – Lower Bench Panel
2 – Lower Bench Feet
2 – Backrests (2 different lengths)
1 – Ventilation Cover
1 – Glass Panel with Holes for Door Hinges
2 – Roof Trim Slat (2 different lengths)
2 – “U” Aluminum Profile
1 – Door Handle Set
1 – 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. We recommend
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FLOOR ASSEMBLY
Begin assembly by placing the three base frames on the floor (1). Using your rubber mallet, install the dovetail key
into both corners (2). You will need access to the rear of the sauna, so ensure it is far enough away from a wall to gain
access.
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WALL ASSEMBLY
Begin assembling walls by placing salt stone wall with ventilation hole on the rear base on the right-hand side (3).
Place a 90° corner post next to the salt stone panel (4). Fasten corner post to the wall panel using screws through the
predrilled holes in the corner post (5-6).
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Place a solid wood wall panel next to the corner post (7). Fasten this panel to the corner post using screws and
predrilled holes as done above (5-6). Now place another similar panel next to it. Then place a wooden panel with
multiclips into the side on the front right corner (8). Now slide the right front corner post down over the multiclips on
the wall panel (9). Make sure the corner post is fully locked into place; tap top with rubber mallet if necessary.
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Now place the remaining three salt stone wall panels on the back wall (10). Similar to (4-6) above, place the corner
post and fasten using the predrilled holes (11-12).
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Assemble the left wall using wooden panels as (7-9) above. Fasten the first panel to the corner post using screws
through predrilled holes in corner post. Place another wooden panel, followed by a wooden panel with multiclips (1314). Now place the left corner post by sliding the multiclips over the clips on the end panel (15). Make sure the corner
post is fully locked into place; tap top with rubber mallet if necessary.
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Finish the wall assembly by inserting a screw through the top on an angle to connect the middle panel to the adjacent
outer panels (16-18). Red lines below show the direction to install the screws.
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SALT WALL LIGHTS
Screw in a light bar clip roughly 6” in on each end, above and below the salt blocks (19). Also install one midway
between these clips, ensure it is line with the first clips so the light bar snaps into the clips correctly. Snap the light
bars into the clips, with the cord going in the direction of the nearest outlet (20). Now the sauna can be carefully slid
into the final location to finish the assembly.
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FRONT GLASS ASSEMBLY
Take the side piece of glass with hinge holes and apply the aluminum “U” channel to the bottom, then place into the
groove on the left corner post. Orient the glass so the holes are towards the middle (21-22). Repeat for the solid piece
of glass on the right side (23). NOTE: Door can swing either direction, to change swing direction, swap these two
pieces of glass.
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Place the header over the glass panels and insert the dowel pins into the predrilled holes in the corner posts (24-25).
You may need to tap slightly with the rubber mallet to fully insert the pins into the holes.
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Fasten the header to the corner posts by inserting a screw on an angle on both ends (26).
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ROOF ASSEMBLY
Locate the two long roof support slats. Measure in 4” and 27” from both ends and drill a hole using 1/8” drill bit (27).
Screw roof supports into back and front walls using holes you drilled in previous step; ensure the top of the support is
flush with the top of the wall (28).
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Repeat for the two short roof support slats. Measure in 4” on both ends and then the middle which is 29-1/8” from
one end. Drill holes in these locations using 1/8” drill bit (27). Install on the two remaining walls using holes drilled in
previous step (29-30).
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Place one of the roof panels that has a notch on three sides onto the roof support slats (31-32).
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Next to it, place the panel that has one tongue edge and one groove edge, and match the edge with the first panel
you placed (33). Then carefully slide the last roof panel into place (34).
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Fasten the roof panels to the roof support slats using screws (35).
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UPPER BENCH ASSEMBLY
In each inside back corner, measure up 32-1/4” from the floor and make a mark (36). Place the top of a bench support
brace at the mark, running from the back corner towards the front (37). Repeat for right side bench support. On the
right wall, measure 9-1/4” from where the bench support stopped, towards the front wall. Place another bench
support starting at that mark, running towards the front and fasten into place (38).
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Place the bench screen mounting slats beneath the front end of the bench support slats installed above (37) and
fasten into place (39). Repeat for left side wall. Place the ventilation cover over the hole in the wall panel and fasten
into place (40).
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Carefully place the long bench onto the bench support braces and tilt up so its leaning against the back wall. (41-42).
Place the bench screen in front of the bench screen mounting slats and fasten into place (42-43).
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LOWER BENCH ASSEMBLY
Locate the lower bench panel and lower bench feet, place feet on both ends of the bench panel and fasten into place
(44-45). Using the 45° struts, fasten into place to support the bench panel and feet (46-47).
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UPPER BENCH ASSEMBLY CONT.
Locate the shorter upper bench panel and bench end trim. Fasten the trim to the end of the bench that will be facing
the glass wall panel (48). Place the post bench attachment in the corner on the end you installed the end trim and
fasten into place (49). Place the post over the bench attachment and tighten the set screw (50).
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Place the bench on the bench support (38, 51) and fasten into the long upper bench (52). Slide the rubber boot onto
the base of the bench support post (53).
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BACKREST INSTALLATION
From the top of the long bench measure up 11”, this will be the placement for the bottom of the long backrest. Place
the bottom of the long backrest at the 11” mark and fasten into place (54,55). Repeat for the short back rest.
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ROOF TRIM INSTALLATION
Place the long roof trim piece on the front with the angled cut on the left-hand side. Place the short trim piece on the
left side wall, matching the angled cut with the front trim (56). Fasten to roof my installing screws down through top
of trim (57). Front left corner should have 45° mitered corner when done (58).
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DOOR INSTALLATION
Place the hinge on the outside of the sauna, and then the plate on the inside and fasten together (59-60). Complete
for both hinges.
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Measure 1-3/4” over from the solid glass panel on the gasket and make a cut (61). Measure over another 3/8” of an
inch and cut again, remove the piece of gasket and install the magnet catch (62). Have someone hold the door and
attach using hinges and process used above (60, 63). Once door is fastened with both hinges, close the door and
ensure the catch aligns with the magnet (64). Slide the metal catch on the door as required to align with magnet.
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When installing the door handle, the metal part is out the outside of the sauna and the wooden on the inside. Place a
plastic spacer between the metal and the glass, and then another between the wood and the glass. Place the screw
through the hole in the wood and loosely screw it into the metal piece (65). Place spacers on the bottom as done for
the top and loosely fasten this as well (66). Finish tightening screws so door handle is tight and straight vertically.
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FINAL THINGS
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. Do not use any cleaning supplies, unless they are specifically for
sauna use.
The salt stones will attract moisture, which will cause the formation of salt crystals. Clean the salt crystals regularly
with a damp cloth, do not sure cleaning supplies on the salt stones.
HEATER - Please see heater manual.
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TRADITIONAL SAUNA USE
Congratulations! You are ready to enjoy your sauna! You may use your sauna in a wet or dry fashion. A dry sauna
means you do not sprinkle any water onto the stones, while wet means you increase the humidity of the room by
sprinkling water on the stones. Please note that not much water is needed to achieve a wet sauna experience. The
sauna as we know it originates in Finland. The typical sauna experience follows the steps below, but you may enjoy
your sauna in any way you like!
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Set your heater so your sauna achieves the desired temperature. This is typically160-185+°F. Please note,
novice sauna users should begin at the lower end of that range and increase their high temperature over
time.
Take a quick shower or a quick dip in a hot tub or pool.
Step into the sauna and enjoy for 5-15 minutes, bringing a towel to sit or lay on. Leave the sauna once you
are perspiring freely.
Take a plunge in a pool, shower, snowbank, lake - anything that will cool you down! After that, relax and cool
down for 10-20minutes.
Step into the sauna again. During this visit, you may wish to sprinkle small amounts of water onto the stones
to create bursts of steam. If water spills through the heater to the floor, you are using too much water,
though this will not hurt the heater or the sauna.
Continue repeating this process. After your final visit to your sauna, 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!
Optional accessories for your sauna, including a back
rest, robe hook and much more are available at
almostheaven.com/sauna-accessories/
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