Important Notes

• Please wash prior to entering the Sauna (An outdoor shower is available outside the cabin)
• No food, drink or jewelry in the sauna.
• Do not place any oils directly on to the coals or touch the stove.
• If you have a medical condition, please consult your doctor before sauna use.

Instructions

A wood-fired stove can be difficult for newcomers. Here’s how to safely start up the fire in a wood stove if not already burning:

• Open the stove and rake any ash over the grate.
• Remove the ash pan and dispose of the ash safely. Keep the ash pan open.
• Open the chimney flue lever all the way (up).
• Put a couple of dry logs into the stove with some crumpled newspaper on top. Stack kindling on the newspaper.
• Light the newspaper and continue to stack kindling. Add small logs when appropriate. Close the stove door.
• When it’s clear that the fire will continue, close the ash pan and lower the flue lever. Never leave the chimney flue fully open for an extended period.
• Open the air vents on the back wall next to the thermometer.
• Add larger logs. In warmer weather, five split logs in the stove will raise the temperature by ~40°C.
• After an hour, check the temperature and the logs. Add two more logs if it’s still ~60°C and the fire is waning.
• Ideal temperature is between 80 and 90°C. Do not operate the sauna in excess of 100°.