Instructions
All sauna users must sign the waiver prior to entering the unit.
No food or drink allowed inside the sauna, only water.
Customer may not move the sauna after it has been placed by delivery staff.
Don’t track mud into the sauna. No shoes allowed past the changing room.
Remove jewelry, accessories and anything else that may become hot or damaged by high heat.
When a fire is burning, all parts of the stove will be hot, including the fire box located outside. Use caution when opening the stove to add wood. Don’t ever touch the stove or rocks inside the sauna.
Start the Sauna:
Open the damper inside the sauna by turning the handle to the upright position so it is aligned vertically with the chimney.
Open the firebox vent on the firebox outside the sauna, allowing air to flow through the fire.
Start a fire inside the box, leaving the vents open as the fire grows in strength.
Feed the fire one log at a time as needed every 15-20 minutes.
The sauna takes about 1 hour to reach 190 degrees.
To stall the heating process at a desired temperature, close the chimney damper inside the sauna by turning the handle 90 degrees to the closed position. This handle will be hot so use a towel.
To smother the fire completely, close both vents to prevent airflow through the fire.
Bathing Instructions:
For personal hygiene, place a towel on your bench prior to sitting or laying down. Get comfortable and start with dry heat first. When you are ready to add humidity, begin sprinkling clean water over the hot stones with a dipper. Do not use pool or spa water as chemicals can harm both the stove and the user.
Use the sauna in 10-20 minute increments. Be sure and give yourself the same amount of time to cool off.
WARNING: Do not smoke, drink alcohol or exercise in Sauna. Drink lots of water before, during and after session. Do not exceed 30 minutes inside of the sauna per season. If you are in poor health or have heart problems, it is important to consult your physician before using a sauna.
“The Ultimate Sauna Experience”
… as described by a regular Sauna user
I like to catch it at 200 degrees and on the way down. I’ve found that a 200-degree sauna with a smoldering fire smoldering is far more enjoyable than a 175-degree sauna with a blazing hot stove. Let the fire do its magic before you get in, that way the air temp is higher but you don’t feel any radiant heat from the stove.
If you choose to add water to the rocks, keep in mind that this cools the rocks but heats up your skin, making it feel much more hot than it actually is. The higher the stove temp is when you add water to the rocks, the hotter the steam will be that comes off. Be ready to cover your nose and mouth, or step out for a break if it gets to be uncomfortable.