Madison Sauna Installation & Owner’s Manual Revised February 2017
Read this entire manual through to the end before proceeding with the assembly. CHECK YOUR BOXES Be sure to immediately check your boxes against your shipping list and bill of lading to make sure all boxes are there. 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.
1. Connect the 4 FLOOR RISERS Assemble floor riser Your existing floor will serve as the floor for your sauna. The pre-fabricated rails and risers will be placed on your existing floor and provide the structural support for the sauna room. The 4 floor risers are pre-drilled and are assembled with 2” screws. Use a square to be sure the assembled frame is square. NOTE: Be sure your surface is flat before you begin assembly. 2.
C B ILLUSTRATION 1 A I Completed Wall Support H G The 9 wall sections, A– I, will be positioned in the grooves of the completed wall support section as shown. D E F 4. Position WALL SECTION A & B Position Wall Sections A & B in the groove of the rail on the left rear corner of the sauna according to the guide on ILLUSTRATION 1. NOTE: Wall A should only go as far back in the groove as shown so that the back wall section B can overlap the edge of wall A. Position Wall Sections A & B 5.
7. Position WALL SECTION C Position Wall Section C on the right rear side of the sauna according to the guide on ILLUSTRATION 1. NOTE: Wall Section C will attach to Wall Section B by way of the tongue and groove profile but will not be fastened with screws. Position Wall Section C 8. Position WALL SECTION D Position Wall Section D on the right rear side of the sauna according to the guide on ILLUSTRATION 1. Using 2” screws and pre-drilled holes, fasten Wall Section C to Wall Section D.
Position Wall Section H 8. Position WALL SECTION H 9. Position DOOR SECTION G Position Wall Section H on the left front side of the sauna according to the guide on ILLUSTRATION 1. Using 2” screws and pre-drilled holes, fasten Wall Section I to Wall Section H. Position Door Section G between sections F & H. NOTE: As with step 6, be sure the wall edges and top edges align evenly. Position Door Section G 10. Position DOOR SECTION G, Cont.
12. Attach ROOF SUPPORT over walls Position the completed Roof Support over the wall sections. Once in place on all 4 sides, use 2” screws to attach Roof Support to wall sections. Use 4 evenly spaced screws per rail. NOTE: Tap the Roof Support firmly in place with a rubber mallet so wall sections are fully inserted into the groove before screwing into place. Attach Roof Support over walls 13.
16. Attach UPPER BENCH Using 2” screws, attach the Upper Bench to the Bench Supports using the pre-drilled holes in the Upper Bench. NOTE: After attaching the bench to the two bench supports, look under the bench and also screw the bench to the back wall through the predrilled holes and with 2” screws. Attach Upper Bench 17. Attach FOOT REST & LOWER SIDE BENCH Using 2” screws, attach the Foot Rest to the supports on wall sections A & D. Then install the Lower Side Bench.
18. Measure Height for LONG BACK REST Measure the desired position at which you will later install the Long Back Rest above the Top Bench. (Suggested: 8-12” above the bench and centered on the wall.) 19. Drill Hole for LIGHT CORD The LED lighting comes installed on the back of the Back Rest. Find the cord coming from the light switch and drill a small hole in Wall Section C to insert the Light Cord through so it comes through to the outside of the sauna. 20.
24. HEATER INSTALLATION Mount the heater as shown in the manufacturer's instructions. The heater should be mounted on Wall Section E, over the vents and 7” from the floor of the sauna. All the necessary hardware is supplied with the heater. Drill a hole below and behind the heater to run the wire and/or conduit according to local electrical codes. The heater will be hard-wired according to the specific wiring requirements for your heater. Do not attempt to wire the heater yourself.
26. DOOR HINGE ADJUSTMENT The tension on the sauna door hinges needs to be set in order for the door to close on its own. Look for the small hinge box that is included with your sauna kit. The hinges have been installed on the sauna, but the box contains both the hex wrench and set pins needed to adjust your door tension. Adjust tension with hex wrench After the sauna is assembled, and with the door closed, take the hex wrench and insert it in the top of the hinge.
OPERATION After the sauna has been installed, sweep down the inside to remove any sawdust and wood shavings, and then vacuum completely. Using a damp cloth and warm water, wipe down the entire sauna including the benches to remove any remaining dirt, dust and debris. Rinse off the sauna stones and install them in or on the heater in accordance with the heater manufacturer’s instructions. Improper placement of heater stones can result in lower than desired heat temperatures.
