Cal Spas Saunas manual Preparing For Your New Sauna, Planning the Best Location For Your Sauna

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Your New Sauna

Preparing For Your New Sauna

Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some communities have codes requiring residential barriers such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent unsupervised access to the property by children under the age of 5. Your dealer can provide information on which permits may be required and how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your equipment.

Planning the Best Location For Your Sauna

Here are some of the things that you will need to consider when determining where to place your new sauna.

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Safety First

Do not place your sauna within 10’ (3m) of overhead power lines.

Make sure it is positioned so that access to the equipment compartment and all side panels will not be blocked. Be certain that your installation will meet all city and local safety codes and requirements.

Consider How You Will Use Your Sauna

How you intend to use your sauna will help you determine where you should position it. For example, will you use your sauna for recreational or therapeutic purposes? If your sauna is mainly used for family recreation, be sure to leave plenty of room around it for activity. If you will use it for relaxation and therapy, you’ll probably want to create a specific mood around it.

NOTE: Only the OD-100 and the OD-200 models are meant for an outdoor application. The Custom series is meant for indoor use ONLY.

The outside of Custom Series saunas has not been treated for outdoor use. Extreme hot/cold conditions can cause the wood to blister, split and warp. This will void the warranty of this particular model.

Indoor installations require adequate ventilation. When the sauna is in use, considerable amounts of heat and dryness are produced. This heat and dryness can damage walls and ceiling surfaces over a period of time.

Consider Your Privacy

In a cold-weather climate, bare trees won’t provide much privacy. Think of your sauna’s surroundings during all seasons to determine your best privacy options. Consider the view of your neighbors as well, when you plan the location of your sauna.

Provide A View With Your Sauna

Think about the direction you will be facing when sitting in your sauna. Do you have a special landscaped area in your yard that you find enjoyable? Perhaps there is an area that catches a soothing breeze during the day and lovely sunset in the evening. Consider these things when you plan your location.

Keep Your Sauna Clean

Prevent dirt and contaminants from being tracked into your sauna by using a foot mat at the entrance where the occupants can clean their feet before entering your sauna.

Plan for Your Environment

If you live in a climate with snowfall in the winter, place the sauna near a house entry. By doing this, you will have a place to change clothes and not be uncomfortable. This would be a convenient way to go for the location of your sauna outdoors.

Allow For Service Access

Many people choose to install a decorative structure around their sauna. If you are installing your sauna with any type of structure on the outside (OD-100 and OD-200 models only), remember to allow access for service. It is always best to design special installations so that the sauna can still be accessed.

2009 Saunas

LTR20091007, Rev. A