Warm-Up Procedure
- drink at least 250ml of water 30mins prior to beginning your sauna
- do not be hungry or over fed at the time of the sauna
- have a non-glass water bottle
- have one towel for inside the sauna to sit/lay on
- have another towel for drying after your last shower
Start-Up Procedure
- plug the extension cord into the outlet at the rear of the sauna
- verify operation of the powered GFCI receptacle – press the test button and then reset button to ensure safe operating of the circuit.
- plug in the male end of the extension cord into the functioning outlet.
- enter the sauna to turn on the heater. The control switch is located near the floor on the right side of the short bench.
- use the spray bottle to wet the cement board and mist the rocks.
- allow the heater to warm up for ~30 minutes
Shut-Down Procedure
- ensure the heater control switch is in the ‘off’ possition
- wipe off excess moisture from the bench tops and back rest
- remove excess water from the floor with a towell or squeegee
- unplug the extension cord from the sauna
- open the rear window to provide air circulation to dry out remaining humidity
- lock the door
Operation Tips
- high humidity is essential for an effective sauna experience. The steam acts as a conducter of the heat energy to fill the room with heat
- the cement board should be kept damp/wet so there is a constant supply of steam.
- water can be poured on the rocks when you can no longer hear the existing water boiling off, usually every 10-15 minutes
- although unpleasant at first – the element of the cold shower offers scientific and metaphyiscal benefits
- the sauna and rocks hold heat well, shut off the heater at the first notice that it feels too hot as the temperature will increase after shutting off the heater
