E-Brochure - Finlandia Sauna Products, Inc.
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1. he Sauna S Natural Beauty Begins in the Renewable Western Forest Sauna The Natural Bath sa FINLANDIA S MANUFACTURING PLANT IS LOCATED IN THE MODERN 50 000 SQ FT FINLANDIA BUSINESS PARK IN PORTLAND OREGON FINLANDIA IS THE LARGEST PRIVATELY OWNED SAUNA COMPANY IN THE USA SAUNA pronounced sow like how nah is the only Finnish word in the English dictionary and it means bath and the bathhouse Sauna has been a way Of life for over 2000 years in Finland where it was invented It was first brought to America by Finns who settled in Delaware in 1638 and one of their first Saunas was built where the Philadelphia City Hall now stands The Sauna is more popular now than ever before and it has become an established tradition for many Americans SAUNA IT S VERY UNIQUE SAUNA is the only bath in the world in which both dry air and damp air are present at the same time SAUNA WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS SAUNA is a process pure and simple a sensual pleasure It is the body s natural way to cleanse itself through perspira tion The high heat average of 160 to 180 F and the low humidity about 25 create an environment which pro motes over all perspiration and the deepest cleansing of pores of any bath in the world The body s impurities are flushed away even nicotine from a smoker s body The special heat and hum2. gt 30 78 26 4o 3 26 _ 60 34 26 FPF66 SHOWN WITH STANDARD EXTERIOR OF FINE FPF 812 Exterior Dimensions FPF 810 Exterior Dimensions FPF 88 Exterior Dimensions GRAIN RUFF SAWN MAHOGANY WITH OPTIONAL TOWEL Seats 12 people K15G Heater Seats 8 to 9 people K12 5G Heater Seats 7 to 8 people K10G Htr HANGER EXTERIOR CAN BE PAINTED OR STAINED TO FPF Finlandia Prefab Modular Sauna ul FPF56 SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL WALL CONTROL 44 55 5 SIDED SAUNA WITH CEDAR EXTERIOR CEDAR VENT 12 X60 CLEAR SIDELIGHT BENCH 12 X 30 WINDOW AND OPTIONAL FINNISH ALL SKIRT AND CEDAR EXTERIOR GLASS DOOR FPF66 SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL BENCH SKIRT BACKREST COPPER BUCKET DIPPER AND STAINLESS STEEL HEATER FPF46 WITH 1 X 4 CLEAR REDWOOD INTERIOR SHOWN WITH FPF68 SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL OPTIONAL COPPER ACCESSORIES 12 X 30 WINDOWS MT HOOD GLASS AND CEDAR EXTERIOR INTERIOR LAYOUT OF FPF68 SAUNA ROOM DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN DIAGRAMS ARE FINISHED EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS AND ARE EXAMPLES ONLY CUSTOM SIZES ARE AVAILABLE STANDARD HEATER MODELS ARE INDICATED FOR EACH EXAMPLE ARE 965 72 60 kasu t 6 26 ed 23 J 28 so 6 sy e laga ple FPF 68 Exterior Dim FPF 66 Exterior Dim
3. ADA door is 36 x 82 with RO of 38 x 82 Also available are 28 30 32 and 34 wide doors 80 high FINLANDIA Sauna Pre planning Insights The Sauna should be planned for ultimate enjoyment and relaxation If possible the space should be large enough for adequate seating and reclin ing As a guide allow 2 of bench space per person for seating It is necessary to have a 6 long bench to accommodate a reclining bather Bench widths should be 20 for upper and lower benches Do not plan a Sauna with angles which will cut bench space and add wasted cubic footage Two levels of benches are very important in a good Sauna the upper bench is necessary to make use of the heat which rises to the ceiling level The lower bench can be used as a step up to the upper bench a footrest for upper bench bathers or as a sitting bench For complete relaxation a small dressing room with cooling bench and shower should be located next to the Sauna This room might also be used as a combination cooling exercise area SAUNA DOOR The Sauna door must open out and it should have no lock It should be 24 wide to prevent unnecessary loss of heat We recommend that the door should not open directly into a spa area or shower as humidity may rust the hinges and warp the door Do not put a handicapped door 36 on a Sauna unless the room is large enough to accommodate the movement of a wheelchair with proper ramp and grab bar T
4. Just calling an infrared cabin a Sauna does not make it so There is plenty of confusion today among consumers who are shopping for Saunas In the US many products have been called Saunas steam baths body suits heat lamps heated domes etc have all been called Saunas Most of the confusion has been created by infrared products which originate in Asia The companies who market them capitalize on the well advertised name and popularity of Sauna and sell the products here in America as Saunas The infrared products make many claims including medical claims and cure alls which sound great for the customer but which are very mis leading can not be substantiated and might even be harmful for the user The infrared manufacturers have plagiarized the real Sauna research and benefits to their own advantage and they promote their products as superior to Saunas with much negative and false information We manufacture authentic Finnish Saunas exclusively based on traditions developed over 2 000 years ago The heater is the heart of the Sauna It is the key component that creates a soothing comfortable bathing experience heating the Sauna to an even constant temperature range throughout Water poured over the heater s stones creates steam known as l yly which creates a comfort able atmosphere and helps open the bather s pores for deep cleansing This tradition of Sauna has existed for centuries and can
5. 78 60 FPC Finlandia Precut Sauna Package FPC CONSTRUCTION All FINLANDIA material packages are Our precut packages r use in a space that you have framed and insulated Anyone with general carpentry expe rience can build a Sauna out of our FPC parts Supply us with your stud dimensions and we supply all the interior room parts tongue and groove studs our boards w We cut the material to fit your room we don t just supply a pile of lumber and unassembled pieces 1 x 4 Kiln Dried T amp G Clear Western Red Cedar Alaska Yellow Cedar Redwood or Hemlock 11 16 Thick 31 2 Fiberglass Insulation Type C Foil Vapor Barrier 2 x4 Dry Fir 1 2 Drywall 2 x4 Treated Plate 1 x2 Base FPC OF WESTERN RED CEDAR 34 26 36 FPC 88 Your Int Framing Dim Seats 7 to 8 people K10G Htr ABOVE PRECUT FPC WESTERN RED DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN DIAGRAMS ARE YOUR INTERIOR FRAME TO FRAME AA DIMENSIONS AND ARE EXAMPLES ONLY WE CAN CUT TO ANY CUSTOM SIZE STANDARD HEATER MODELS ARE INDICATED FOR EACH EXAMPLE 020 1 48 96 12 84 72 _ 24 26 46 23 26 23 30 26 28 30 16 30 567 26 16 L 56 36 17 26 bs FPC 68 Your In
6. Cheaper to make lower cost of materials leaving no exposed metal to burn bather takes less time to manufacture Questionable durability will not support None for purchaser Better materials higher costs heavy weight tends to sag with use for manufacturer high tendency for flat grain boards to cup and splinter Less air circulation Maximum Load 902 sq in S4S Western Red Cedar tested by 605 sq in S4S Western Red Cedar Strength Louisiana Pacific Lab tested by Louisiana Pacific Lab Wood key TIGHT GRAIN will not Can feather Can lift lift sliver or warp and warp sliver and warp 100 VERTICAL GRAIN WIDE GRAIN FLAT GRAIN p x Disadvantages Finlandia s Flooring is Superior FINLANDIA uses sanitary Super Dek flooring as standard We also offer Eurodek flexible slatted flooring Unlike wood slats they are easy to remove and clean Wood slats are awkward and heavy so they are seldom removed and the floor underneath becomes an odor and bacteria collector Super Dek and Eurodek are especially superior for commercial use LL m Y LJ ON uF 5 7 5 a jr FINLANDIA S SUPER DEK FLOORING 5 EURODEK FLOORING COMPETITOR S WOOD SLAT FLOORING 12 X 12 X Ya thick SQUARES Sanitary Flexible 546 thickness Does not stain or discolor Sanitary amp Odorless Resists odor amp bacteria Comfortable to walk on Comfortable fo
7. Controls on heater standard up to 7 x8 room STONES Peridotite igneous type from Finland best for heat retention and safety ACCESSORIES Wooden bucket 102N with bucket liner dipper 106 40 wooden thermometer 0301K light switch bronze plexiglass bathing sign INSTRUCTIONS DVD for assembly Our prefab Saunas are engineered with effortless and fast installation in mind and can be installed on any level hard surfaced waterproof floor Our unique inter locking design makes other modular systems obsolete by comparison Electrical hookup is made easy because all electrical conduit is sealed within walls and control box where necessary is premounted Engineered for highest economy with an R value of 13 5 exceeding other modular Saunas on the market our prefabs are also designed with 2 vents to allow a natural exchange of air for comfort and fresh air supply for the bather Our FINLANDIA prefabs are not only designed for best function and eye appeal but are manufactured with old country craftsmanship we craft each room like a fine piece of Scandinavian furniture FPF Saunas have a finished height of 6 6 FPF34 7 0 FPF35 to FPF78 and 7 2 for FPF88 and larger At least 3 ceiling clearance and wall clearance is needed for assembly FPF CONSTRUCTION FINLANDIA prefab Saunas are complete freestanding self contained rooms They can be put anywhere you have an open space You must provide the water
8. kiln dried T amp G small v joint for neat appearance choice of clear Western Red Cedar standard clear Redwood clear Alaska Yellow Cedar and clear Western Hemlock EXCLUSIVE CONCEALED LOCKING SYSTEM Locks walls together with greatest strength and neatest appear ance eliminates need for ugly interior moldings used by others BENCHES Constructed of S4S 2 x 2 tops with 7s spacing 545 2 x 4 facing with eased edges to eliminate sharp angles and slivers all fasteners are applied from bottom to eliminate ugly nail holes and the danger of nails popping up to burn bather HEAD BACKREST S For upper bench es tapered 14 s x 187 PREHUNG CLEAR GLASS DOOR V G Oregon Douglas Fir rails to prevent warpage tempered 72 thermopane glass unit for spacious open look Hemlock jamb stoppers casing and threshold hardware 3 4 x 4 butt hinges chrome plated roller or ball catch keeps door securely closed 2 wooden door pulls door section slides into position and stays in place HEATER FENCE For safety 2 x 4 and 2 x 2 SUPER DEK or EURODEK Removable flooring for walking area washable sanitary synthetic material Per specs page 22 VENTS Lower vent is neatly cut into room base upper vent set V10 white supplied for precut space Option V5 cedar vent LIGHT Vapor proof wall mounted P5511 Satin aluminum finish TRIM For exterior and interior ceiling FINLANDIA HEATER
9. wide x 9 deep x 25 high it has the only built in heater fence in the industry Unlike other heaters of its size which are light weight the Compact has heavy duty deluxe stainless steel construction for strength and durability Other unique features are a lighted control panel at the top of the heater for easy and safe operation it can be interchanged to left or right side of heater and a remov able tray which is attached to the bot tom of the heater to catch excess water and prevent leakage of water to the floor Topclass KV MODEL JM SPECIFICATIONS UJ uilt in one 9x12x25 19x 12x25 47 Ibs 47 165 20 PERIDOTITE STONES INCLUDED IN SHIPPING WEIGHT SAME BOX CONTROL MODEL Built in Built in CONTACTOR MODEL None DIMENSIONS DxWxH 9x12x25 SHIPPING WEIGHT 47 lbs HEATER MODEL JM 17 JM 20 jJM 30 SAUNA ROOM 42 64 44 79 68 138 WATTS AMPS 16 6 PE VOLTAGE 120 240 PHASE WIRE SIZE I 90 C COPPER 12 12 None 9x12x25 47lbs D i This top of the line wall mounted heater is engineered for the 21st century The lighted control panel is designed for simplicity and ease of use and it is reversible left or right side with a 60 minute timer and an 8 hour delay time clock With beautiful stainless steel construction and high tech engineering the Topclass is the most heavy duty of any wall mounted heater in the industry and it is manu factured for longest lif
10. PERIDOTITE STONES SHIPPED IN SEPARATE BOXES GRIFFIN DIGITAL CONTROL CG170 U3 SHIPPING WEIGHT 60 165 N N oo i eo ler n SAUNA HEATERS MUST BE ENGINEERED FOR DIRECT HEATING FINLANDIA Sauna heaters have directly heated stones that completely cover the electric elements to filter the harsh heat and eliminate the electromagnetic field for safe and therapeutic bathing Our heaters are tested and designed for that perfect combi nation of stone quantity proper airflow and steam output Some heaters have too many stones in the heater cavity This reduces the natural airflow and increases the heating time and cost of operation FINLANDIA Sauna heaters have multi layer construction for cooler surface temperature and greater safety FINLANDIA Sauna heaters are UL tested and listed Club Model heaters and all wall controls are ETL certified HEATER GUARD ASSEMBLY For safety each Sauna heater should have a 2 or 3 sided wood guardrail that is mounted on the wall 2 to 272 from the heater FINLANDIA wall mounted heaters need a 15 x 25 guardrail and floor models need 30 x 30 guardrail These dimensions satisfy the minimum requirements for heater clearance from wall surfaces DO NOT PUT ANY FLAMMABLE ITEMS ON TOP OF SAUNA HEATER AT ANY TIME FIT amp F2T CONTROL F2 CONTROL FINLANDIA STANDARD CONTROLS FIT and F2T controls include thermostat 60 min timer li
11. ft ka k ET aZ FPF66 WESTERN RED CEDAR SAUNA SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL CEDAR EXTERIOR 12 X 30 SIDELIGHT WINDOWS WOODEN LIGHT SHADES EXTRA WALL LIGHT AND H DESIGN BENCH LAYOUT Y O N S Ask The Sauna Experts W IS A SAUNA DIFFERENT FROM OTHER BATHS A Sauna must have a special insulated room built of softwood a heater which is designed and built to heat the room to a temperature of about 180 F and stones which get hot about 600 F to produce a good steam when water is poured over them Anything else is NOT A SAUNA A SAUNA A STEAMBATH A Sauna is not a steambath but a Sauna 15 superior to a steambath for opening pores and ridding the body of impurities As humidity is increased to only about 25 when water is poured over the stones the air is still dry There is no possibility of water condensation to cause damage to the surrounding areas of the Sauna room peeling of wall paper or paint and there is no chance of dry rot In contrast a steambath has 100 humidity GARE ROCKS NECESSARY IN A SAUNA Rocks are necessary to store heat and to produce steam when water is poured over them Heaters that do not heat rocks such as infrared heaters are not Sauna heaters SHOULD Rocks BE DIRECTLY HEATED Rocks must be distributed among the electric elements in the heater so that they will get hot enough to produce a good steam and so that they will f
12. headrest Cedar P5511 Vapor proof wall light 120 Door handle with towel hook 080 Door handle 10 See our Accessories and Gifts catalog or go to our website for additional Sauna accessories and Sauna related items Exclusive Etched Glass Designs SAUNA DESIGN SAUNA DESIGN RUSTIC SAUNA RUSTIC SAUNA OBSCURE GLASS ETCHED GLASS ETCHED GLASS ETCHED GLASS ETCHED GLASS TOTALLY FROSTED POSITIVE IMAGE NEGATIVE IMAGE POSITIVE IMAGE NEGATIVE IMAGE FOR PRIVACY Our custom glass door designs are hand etched by an artist Each is a unique piece of artwork no two designs are exactly the same w arity FINNISH TINTED ALL SCENIC DESIGN SCENIC DESIGN SCENIC DESIGN SCENIC DESIGN GLASS DOOR RIGHT ETCHED GLASS ETCHED GLASS ETCHED GLASS ETCHED GLASS HINGE 37 JAMB MULTNOMAH MT HOOD IMAGE LIGHTHOUSE SAILBOAT IMAGE NEEDS RO OF FALLS IMAGE IMAGE 272 X 822 Sauna Interior Sauna Interior a a LEFT HINGE RIGHT HINGE WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE OF WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE THE SAUNA FACING THE DOOR DOOR SAUNA FACING THE DOOR THE THE HINGES ARE ON YOUR LEFT HINGE PLACEMENT HINGES ARE ON YOUR RIGHT Premium Doors Are Standard STANDARD DOORS FINLANDIA Sauna wood doors are manufactured from the highest quality vertical grain Douglas fir available from the Pacific Northwest Engineered door stiles and solid rails ensure long term stability All our wood doors are fitted with h
13. stone wall attaches directly to Sauna wall paneling Made of imitation stone ceramic brushed 4 steel and aluminum the wall adds a stylish look to any Sauna room Use as a backdrop for floor model heater mount wall model heater directly to metal portion of the wall Mounting hardware and drill bit included DS1870 21 w x 735 h x Ae d DS2040 21 w x 80 h x Z d s 8 E UPPER BENCH ACCESSORIES VIC S VIC SG VIC BL VIC SR VIC T 490 128 3434 V5 108N 106 50 101N 100L 3465 3455 3453 102N 106 40 AR 5 Birch soap Birch shower gel Birch body lotion Birch soap on a rope Pine glycerin soap Two brushes with 2 peg hanger Door handles Western Red Cedar Redwood Alaska Yellow Cedar Cedar Sauna vents Wooden pail 2 gal Wooden dipper 19 Wooden bucket 1 84 gal Plastic bucket liner Light copper bucket Light copper dipper Hammered copper dipper 15 Bottomless bucket 1 gal and liner Wooden dipper 16 Set of 5 aromas with wooden holder SAUNA BENCH MAT Green FINLANDIA LOGO BENCH MAT Blue V10 Sauna vents painted metal LOWER BENCH ACCESSORIES SD12 Interlocking Super Dek flooring 12 sq red or tan HARVIA AROMAS FC FINLANDIA baseball cap 108S Wooden pail with steel liner 2 gal FLT FINLANDIA Sauna towel 30 x 60 FV DVD Video FM FINLANDIA coffee mug 100B Burned wooden bucket 1 gal 079 Tapered
14. to start my own Sauna business in 1964 My company is able to offer you the best of two worlds Finland and America We import the FINLANDIA Sauna heaters from Harvia Oy in Finland the world s largest Sauna factory because their heaters are unequaled in qual ity and in providing the right Sauna climate for the bather We proudly manufacture our Sauna rooms in Portland Oregon the heart of the timber country where quality and selection of lumber is unmatched We take pride in old country craftsmanship superior products and personal service We still use 1 x 4 wallboards while our competitors use 1 2 x 4 wallboards Our nominal 1 4 is a true As thickness Competitors so called 1 x 4 is only V2 My company is the only manufacturer dedicated solely to the Finnish Sauna I will not compromise my Finnish heritage by selling infrared rooms most come from China as they are not Saunas Sauna has been plagiarized by infrared See page 21 for more details With warm wishes Reino J A Tarkiainen m 1 J W Ui a MM 1 i Po Nr LJ i Loon n p bw IINIL 1 B j E t P m a P ET SS je s T ism E 1 i 9 aL E ia TE iE em en ua
15. upper wall placement and lower wall placement RO 4 x 10 See diagram page 20 Removable Flooring Super Dek interlock ing 12 squares sanitary non skid surface in terra cotta or tan color over walking area of base floor Eurodek 2 or 3 wide by any length in various colors Light Wall mounted vapor proof Progress P5511 satin finish cast aluminum rated for 100 watts Sauna Heater FINLANDIA model as per cubic room footage and voltage require ments see chart pages 14 16 Heater Fence 2 x 2 amp 2 x 4 and shall be placed 272 away from Sauna heater Temperature Control Contactor Panel shall be model from page 14 15 Accessories Shall be from page 18 Stones Peridotite heat tested igneous type from Finland Precut and Prefab Saunas Per specifica tions pages 7 amp 10 Warranty year on room materials work manship and Sauna heater parts 5 years factory labor when installed according to FINLANDIA specifications and wiring infor mation Metal warning signs are furnished and must be posted according to code Maintenance FINLANDIA Sauna heaters and rooms require minimum care and maintenance Basic household methods including cleaning of Sauna room floor with a floor cleaning product and occasional scrubbing of benches with a mild soap is necessary for sanitary and odor free atmosphere When wood becomes dark or stained from perspiration a light sanding will help to restore it
16. AX CU FT SAUNA ROOM 100 210 WININ ON WATTS 4 500 8 000 AMPS 12 5 VOLTAGE 208 PHASE 3 WIRE SIZE la 90 C COPPER 14 12 10 MANUAL CONTROL F2 F2I F2T CONTACTOR MODEL FX303 FX303 GRIFFIN DIGITAL CONTROL CG170 U3 CG170 U3 CG170 U3 SHIPPING WEIGHT 40 105 AO lbs AO lbs 50 PERIDOTITE STONES SHIPPED IN SEPARATE BOX Finlandia Exclusive Option Stainless steel interior and exterior Available in FLB and FIN models Recommended for commercial installations health clubs hospitals military installations coastal areas with salty air etc Electric Heaters from Finland Club Model Floor model Size 19 w 17 d x 27 h Deluxe stainless steel interior and exterior Uses manual or digital wall control and contactor or power unit CLUB MODEL SPECIFICATIONS HEATER MODEL K10G U1 K12 5G U1 K15G U1 MIN MAX CU FT 494 742 600 989 SAUNA ROOM 388 600 WATTS 12 a 14 AMPS VOLTAGE 243 PHASE WIRE SIZE mE 90 C COPPER MANUAL CONTROL F2T CONTACTOR MODEL FX404 GRIFFIN DIGITAL CONTROL CG170 U1 SHIPPING WEIGHT FX404 X404 CG170 U1 CG170 U1 60 165 60 105 HEATER MODEL K10G U3 K12 5G U3 K15G U3 MIN MAX CU FT 494 742 600 989 SAUNA ROOM 388 600 ON al O ar de NIQO N Su WATTS AMPS VOLTAGE PHASE 90 C COPPER MANUAL CONTROL F2T CONTACTOR MODEL FX503 FX503 FX503 CG170 U3 15 60170505515 60 105 132
17. Built in controls 60 min timer thermostat 1 8 hr programmable time clock allows Sauna to be preset up to 8 hours in advance Controls can also be side mounted Stainless steel interior top baked enamel exterior Not recommended for commercial use due to control location MODEL FLB SPECIFICATIONS HEATER MODEL FLB60 FLB80 MIN MAX CU FT SAUNA ROOM 84 130 100 210 170 300 250 425 WATTS 3 000 4 500 6 000 8 000 z 0 A W M amps 12 5 VOLTAGE 240 PHASE WIRE SIZE 90 C COPPER 12 18 8 CONTROL MODEL Built in Built in Built in uilt in SHIPPING WEIGHT 40 Ibs AO lbs AO 165 0 Ibs 50 PERIDOTITE STONES SHIPPED IN SEPARATE BOX Model FIN Wall mounted Size 16 w x 11 d x 24 h Uses wall control and contactor or power unit Stainless steel interior top baked enamel exterior MODEL FIN SPECIFICATIONS HEATER MODEL FIN3O FIN45 FIN6O FIN8O MIN MAX CU FT SAUNA ROOM 84 130 100 210 170 300 250 425 WATTS 3 000 4 500 6 000 8 000 AMPS 12 5 VOLTAGE 240 8 PHASE 1 10 90 C COPPER 12 1 FIT MANUAL CONTROL F1 T CONTACTOR MODEL None one GRIFFIN DIGITAL CONTROL SHIPPING WEIGHT 40 165 AO Ibs AO lbs IFIN60 3 170 300 250 425 No UJ i S 402 AO Ibs O zimi2 _ IN C N c 3 N O a N a N HEATER MODEL MIN M
18. FPF 57 Exterior Dim FPF 56 Exterior Dim FPF 46 Exterior Dim FPF 44 Ext Dim FPF 35 Ext Dim FPF 34 Ext Dim Seats 6 FLB80 Heater Seats 4 FLB60 Heater Seats 4 FLB60 Heater Seats 2 3 FLB60 Heater Seats 2 3 FLB45 Heater Seats 2 JM30 Htr Seats 1 FLB30 Htr Seats 1 17 JM20 Our prefab modular saunas are available in many standard sizes or we can build them to your custom dimensions FINLANDIA We have built our reputation as old country Sauna builders since 1964 by believing that it takes individual attention to provide each customer with a quality piece of workmanship Our FINLANDIA Sauna packages are custom cut with special care and experienced craftsmanship It s the little extras that count so we take the extra effort such as nailing our benches from the bottom to make sure that our customers will have no worries or burns from protruding nails We countersink any surface nails and we fill any visible nail holes FPC Packages Include PRECUT WALL amp CEILING BOARDS 1 x 4 clear certified kiln dried T amp G boards cut to full length of wall and ceiling for horizontal installation Choice of 4 woods Cedar is standard ASSEMBLED BENCHES Clear V C 545 kiln dried 2 2 tops with 358 spacing and 2 x 4 facing much superior to standard 1 x 4 light weight benches in design and strength See page 22 PREHUNG CLEAR GLASS DOOR 2 0 x 6 8 as per specs page 19 Interior c
19. asing ONLY ASSEMBLED HEATER FENCE ASSEMBLED HEADREST BACKRESTS For upper bench es TRIM AND BASE SUPER DEK or EURODEK Per specs page 22 Enough for walking area of floor FINLANDIA HEATER Controls on heater standard up to 7 x 8 room PERIDOTITE STONES CONTROL CONTACTOR if required by heater LIGHT Wall mounted vapor proof VENTS Two sets V10 white for installation in upper and lower wall areas Option V5 cedar vents ACCESSORIES Wooden thermometer 0301K wooden bucket 102N with bucket liner wooden dipper 106 40 bathing sign TYPE C BUILDING FOIL INSTRUCTIONS DVD for building FASTENERS Included 5d galvanized nails for paneling per request only Vertical available as an option Precut Sauna Packages FPC made to order are intended fo interior stud to Nail our 1 x 4 boards to ou and build parts FPC BOARDS ARE CUT FOR HO INTAL INSTALLATION STANDARD WESTERN RED CEDAR INTERIOR WITH OPTIONAL BACKRESTS In preparation for our FPC package frame and insulate your space and follow general contract or specifications on the back cover Only standard carpentry skills are needed for installation FPC FINLANDIA PRECUT PACKAGE IN STANDARD WESTERN RED CEDAR 144 34 26 FPC 810 vour Interior Framing Dim Seats 8 to 9 people K12 5G Heater 26 E 40 io 812 vour Interior Framing Dimensions Seats 12 people K15G Heater
20. bather so African Abachi is imported for benches Abachi is a clear wood and it s comfortable for sitting but it has a peculiar unpleas ant odor FINLANDIA uses only clear Western softwoods with the proper matching softwood for benches and other wood parts Finlandia Sauna Products Inc 14010 B SW 72nd Ave Portland OR 97224 Toll Free 1 800 354 3342 In Oregon 503 684 8289 Fax 503 684 1120 Specifications for Architects amp Contractors To be sure that your customer gets the best wood ask for lumber samples from Sauna suppliers to compare wood qualities and thickness Finlandia is happy to supply samples upon request GENERAL CONTRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS Framing Walls and ceiling shall be of dry Douglas Fir construction grade no 1 or 2 16 center Use pressure treated plates against concrete Ceiling 7 0 from finished floor to bottom of ceiling joists 16 center Door Roughed in at 26 x 82 and must open out ADA 38 2 x 82 RO Insulation Walls and ceiling shall be of R13 fiberglass batts Drywall firewall use drywall only if required by local building codes Added Vapor Barrier Type C construc tion foil over insulation or drywall walls and ceiling Flooring Hard surfaced waterproof concrete ceramic tile heavy duty seamless vinyl Floor Drain Recommended for new con struction and is essential for commercial and public Saunas Exterior Walls Drywall paneling tile etc a
21. ch Tops 605 Ibs Competitors Bench Tops Finlandia FPC Wallboard Load Strength of Competitors FPC Wallboard Western Red Cedar Boards Corporation Advanced Technology Center Independently Tested by Louisiana Pacific l l l 341 Ibs FINLANDIA STANDARD VS INDUSTRY STANDARD WESTERN RED CEDAR BOARD STRENGTH Sauna Size Is Important The modern trend for commercial Saunas seems to be larger and larger rooms Larger is not necessarily better as a very large room requires the use of two commercial Sauna heaters and the installation and operation can become costly Large groups of people do not normally gather in the Sauna at one time and as a 10 x12 room can seat about 15 people it is large enough for even a sports team 12 x 12 room is an example of oversize Sauna heater placement in a large room is very important to prevent cold spots and to allow even heating HINTS FOR NAILING T amp G Use 5d galvanized small head siding nails and nail at a 45 degree angle for the best holding power Use a nail punch to hide the nail Or use 172 galvanized staples in an air gun FPF66 WESTERN RED CEDAR SAUNA WITH OPTIONAL CURVED WOODEN LIGHT SHADE FINLANDIA FINLANDIA Sauna is the only U S company which offers a choice of the world s best Sauna woods clear Western Red Cedar clear California Redwood clear Alaska Yellow Cedar and clear Western Hemlock all are 1 x 4 FINLANDIA s
22. e Stainless steel exterior MODEL KV SPECIFICATIONS KV 60 KV 80 HEATER MODEL MIN MAX CU FT SAUNA ROOM 100 210 WATTS 4 500 70 300 250 425 000 33 3 VOLTAGE 240 PHASE WIRE SIZE 90 C COPPER 10 CONTROL MODEL Built in uilt in CONTACTOR MODEL DIMENSIONS 10x18x25 10x18x25 SHIPPING WEIGHT 46 lbs 46 lbs 50 PERIDOTITE STONES AND 4 HEATER GRILL SHIPPED IN SEPARATE BOXES Z 5 m 18 25 Ibs Zee 2 Woodburning Stoves from Finland M3 HARVIA M3 Size 15 w x 17 d x 28 h Color Galv Metal Black with Stainless Min Max Cubic Feet 159 459 Weight 100 Ibs Stone capacity 100 Ibs HARVIA 20SL Exterior wood feed Size 17 w x 20A d 8 d 28 total d x 30 h Color Metal Black with Stainless Min Max Cubic Feet 282 706 Weight 153 Ibs Stone capacity 100 Ibs HARVIA 20 amp 20ST Size 17 w x 20 d x 30 h 20 Color Galv Metal Black with Stainless 20ST Color Stainless Min Max Cubic Feet 282 706 Weight 133 Ibs Stone capacity 100 Ibs 20DUO Hint m HARVIA 20DUO Adds Fireplace in Dressing Room Size 17 w x 20A d 11 31 total d x 30 h Color Stainless Min Max Cubic Feet 282 706 Weight 166 Ibs Stone capacity 100 Ibs HARVIA 20ES Built in water tank Size 17 w x 25 d x 30 h Color Galv Metal Black with Stainless Water Tank 5 28 gallon
23. e heater is operating The AV JM and KV heaters use this control SAUNAHEART Place in center of the heater elements and fill with water to produce a soft steady steam A slow increase in the overall level of humidity creates a more enjoyable longer lasting Sauna experience 97A h x 3 d HEATER MODEL AV 4 AV 6 space program and an extremely large stone capacity the Ever Ready stores thermal energy SAUNA ROOM 170 300 200 400 and with its basic power of 250 watts the heater WATTS 4 400 500 is ready instantly One go into the Sauna pop AMPS 18 3 open the heater lid turn on the venturi action vent VOLTAGE 240 and instantly enjoy the softest heat and outstanding PHASE steam production Also a 1 hour booster can be switched on to quickly reach higher temperatures The Ever Ready consumes only the same amount of energy as three 75 watt light bulbs Ideal for home use the heater needs no fence because it has the coolest casing of any Sauna heater on the market Caution This Sauna heater is habit forming Compact JM WIRE SIZE 90 C COPPER CONTROL MODEL Built in CONTACTOR MODEL None DIMENSIONS DxWxH 21x20x37 SHIPPING WEIGHT 91 Ibs Built in None 21x20x3 91 Ibs 200 PERIDOTITE STONES SHIPPED IN 4 SEPARATE BOXES N IO BRIN M This compact 110V 220V Sauna heater is a space saver in a small room Measuring only 12
24. ed to prevent manufacturer from supplying thinner and cheaper boards Note to architect designer or spec writer you should not overlook the basic Sauna properties of construction and function in lieu of decorative options such as lighting windows sound systems etc offered by manufacturers who are not strong in quality and performance FINLANDIA builds Saunas to last Finlandia Builds Better Benches There s no comparison Our benches have the greatest strength and durability and are made from the finest materials FINLANDIA s standard benches are preconstructed for strength and durability out of 2 x 2 tops with spacing and 2 x 4 facing Others use 1 3 or 1 x 4 bench tops and some do not even pre build their benches but provide a pile of boards with a How to build plan FINLANDIA S 2 x 2 BENCH TOPS COMPETITOR S 1 4 BENCH TOPS 1 penetration for greatest strength and durability Minimal only penetration endency to Cup Moderate elevates with flat grain Virtually none narrower tops will not retain High due to width of boards and perspiration tendency to cup Excellent narrower boards allow greater air circulation and less water retention Less due to width of boards Greater durability better holding strength All advantages are to the manufacturer neater look No slivers Fastened from the bottom
25. ermetically sealed tempered 72 insulated glass which provides superior insulation and heat retention Our standard FINLANDIA Sauna door is 24 x 80 and is fitted with clear insulated glass measuring 16 x 60 Standard rough opening RO is 26 x 82 Standard jamb is made of Hemlock with jamb width of 4 Larger jambs can be made to order All doors are available with left or right hinge See below for important ordering information EXCLUSIVE GLASS OPTION Our exclusive glass options have been custom designed and etched by an artist When ordering this option you have a choice of two unique Sauna designs in positive or negative image a choice of our beautiful scenic designs the Mt Hood image the Multnomah Falls image the lighthouse image or the sailboat image Etchings are avail able for the 24 door size but custom sizes may be special ordered The etched glass artwork is sealed inside the insulat ed glass unit to protect it from scratches WHEN ORDERING SPECIFY FGD Door only no jamb handles or hardware FGD R Prehung with right hinge FGD L Prehung with left hinge g the door Order FGD R if door will open out to the right Order FGD L if door will open out to the left Prehung doors come complete with jamb threshold chrome hinges roller catch and 2 wooden door pulls Standard jamb is 4 and there is an extra charge for jambs over 574 Standard Sauna doors 24 x 80 with RO of 26 x 82
26. ght switch and indicator light Made in U S A F2 control has no 60 min timer It can be used with FIN or Club heaters with contactor and with use of a 24 hr time clock FIT 3 wx 9V h x 3 d FAT 3 w x 91 4 h x 21 d F2 3 4 w x 9 h x 2 d CONTACTOR 24 HOUR TIME CLOCK FINLANDIA CONTACTORS See heater specification charts for use with proper heater and control Made in U S A FX303 FX402 FX404 FX503 6 w x 8 h x 4 d 24 HOUR TIME CLOCK Use with F2 or Griffin controls for all day Sauna use commercial use with attendant only 24HTC 5 w x 7 h x 3 d WARNING AND CAUTION SIGNS PROVIDED IN HEATER CARTON MUST BE INSTALLED ABOVE THE HEATER When ordering specify the elevation above sea level at your location If a fire sprinkler is required the head should be set at 275 F or higher and should not be located over the Sauna heater New Generation Heaters Ever Ready AV Forget about planning advance programming and heating times Made for the fast paced American lifestyle this high tech Sauna heater offers a breakthrough in Sauna heating There is no 30 minute heat up time the Sauna is ready when you are Thanks to microceramic insulating technology similar to that used in the MODEL AV SPECIFICATIONS All of the heaters on this page are residential models only COMFORT CONTROL UNIT This ultramodern control unit has an illuminated panel which lights up when th
27. he metal wheelchair will get hot and cannot remain in the Sauna room An attendant is necessary when a Sauna is intended for handicapped usage THE IMPORTANCE OF A SHOWER As a Sauna is a deep cleansing bath which opens pores and flushes out the body s impurities it is necessary to use soap and water in a shower to rinse off this waste For convenience a shower should be located near the Sauna However do not put a shower head in the actual Sauna room as the humidity from the shower can harm the electric components in the Sauna heater If a Sauna is located close to a pool or spa a dressing room should be designed between the two areas to keep harmful vapors and humidity from damaging electrical and metal parts in the Sauna heater Never pour pool or spa water on the heater LOWER VENT CORRECT USE OF SPACE At left is an example of the importance of pre planning when designing a Sauna Plan A and B have exact shape and size Plan A uses the entire space as a Sauna resulting in benches with little seating space and no reclining area There is too much walking area with a waste of space building material and efficiency Plan B creates 2 useable rooms from the same space allows a Sauna with a more com fortable bench area and leaves necessary Plan B walking space The linen closet is a bonus CEILING HEIGHT SHOULD BE 7 TO ALLOW ENOUGH HEAT AT BENCH AND HEAD LEVELS It s important to reduce Sauna room heig
28. heir superior quality and performance FINLANDIA heaters also have STAINLESS STEEL ELEMENTS for long life STAINLESS STEEL INTERIOR LARGE ROCK CAPACITY for heat storage DIRECT ROCK CONTACT WITH HEATING ELEMENTS necessary to filter the harsh heat radiating from the hot elements so the bather feels only pleasant soft heat produce the best steam when water is poured over them to create the proper Sauna climate and retain heat so there 15 less off on cycling of the heater for heating efficiency and economy FREE AIR FLOW for faster heating MAXIMUM STRENGTH AND DURABILITY from pressed metal design CG 170 CONTROL POWER UNIT 338 XAV2 X 1 DIMENSIONS BELOW GRIFFIN DIGITAL CONTROL Can be used with FIN or Club heaters only Includes surface mount control pad with time 60 min plus 12 hr delay function temperature display F C readings light control 16 4 ft data cable temperature sensor with 13 ft cable and Power Unit with built in contactor Longer cable lengths are available Sauna heater control pad and temperature sensor all hook up to Power Unit CG170 U1 for FIN and Club 240v 1ph heaters Power Unit 10 w x 9 h x 3 d CG170 U3 for FIN 208v 3ph and Club K10G U3 208v 3ph heaters Power Unit 10 2 w 9 h x 3 d CG170 U3 15 for Club K12 5G U3 and K15G U3 208v 3ph heaters Power Unit 10 w x 1074 h x 3 d Model FLB Wall mounted Size 16 w x 11 d x 24 h
29. ht from a standard ceiling height of 8 to the Sauna norm of 7 from the finished floor A Sauna ceiling can be as low as 62 An 8 ceiling wastes heat energy and building material and it increases the heating time The diagram below shows the variance of temperature at various levels in the Sauna room SAUNA TEMPERATURE COMPARISONS The importance of lowering the Sauna ceiling from 8 to 7 is shown in the temperature comparison chart Notice that the Sauna room temperature is 20 degrees cooler at the upper bench level and at the bather s head level in the Sauna with the improper ceiling height of 8 As the heat rises from floor to ceiling there is too much wasted heat at the upper ceiling level and not enough heat at the bench levels where the bathers sit or lie Correct Ceiling Height Incorrect Ceiling Height VENTILATION It s important to have one lower fresh air vent and one upper exhaust vent in a Sauna to provide for good air circulation Vents are not a safety concern they are only for the bather s comfort The lower vent provides fresh air for a comfortable atmosphere and the upper vent dispels used air The lower vent should be placed about 4 from the floor close to the Sauna heater if possible to allow fresh air to flow 36 through the heater and enable it to func tion better The upper vent can be any where as low as 24 from the floor or as high as 6 from the ceiling When both vents are ope
30. idity soothes and relaxes tired muscles relieves stress and promotes a wonderful feeling of satisfaction and well being A Sauna helps to maintain clear healthy skin and there is that afterglow of a rosy complexion the aura of good health During the Sauna process the rate of blood circulation increases the rate of breathing increases and the pulse rate is faster Ten minutes of sauna 15 like 10 minutes of exercise for the heart Recent studies even found that Sauna usage helps increase endurance and can reduce the occurrence and shorten the duration of the common cold An added benefit is that a Sauna is very inexpensive to operate as it is on only when being used and there is a short heat up time air is being heated rather than water such as in a hot tub There is no major upkeep for a Sauna There are no harmful chemicals being absorbed into the body instead the body s poisons are removed through perspiration there are no plumbing parts to freeze or repair and there are no mois ture problems for other areas of the house or building Sauna is not a steam bath The Sauna is a self contained unit SAUNA IS OUR ONLY BUSINESS Welcome to the relaxing world of Sauna am a native of Finland where Sauna is a national institution and grew up taking Saunas as a weekly ritual now use my Sauna daily My Finnish pride in the Sauna and my desire to represent the true Sauna here in America prompted me
31. ilter the heat for a comfortable Sauna Rocks which sit on top of a grille or basket will not produce a good steam and the bather will experience a harsh heat because the heat reflects directly off the elements AS INFRARED A SAUNA No See page 21 for a comparison of Finnish Sauna vs Infrared rooms fuv Is WATER NECESSARY IN A SAUNA Bathers can regulate their own humidity to create a more relaxing atmosphere and to aid perspiration and deep cleansing of the pores One or two dipper fuls of water are ladled slowly over the hot stones as often as the bather chooses ffi uv MUST A SAUNA BUILT OF SOFTWOOD The humidity must be absorbed to keep the atmosphere dry Softwoods have this property Hardwoods become too hot to sit on or lean against The wood must be kiln dried to within 6 1196 moisture content to prevent shrinkage and warpage WVHY 15 THE THICKNESS OF THE WALL AND CEILING PANELING IMPORTANT IN THE SAUNA The thicker the lumber and the more growth rings per inch the less chance there 15 of shrinkage FINLANDIA uses 1 x 4 material actual thick because it will not shrink as much and has more stability than 2 x 4 material see pg 23 and last page We do not use lower quality cheaper woods such as 2 knotty spruce or knotty pine flow You MAINTAIN YOUR SAUNA S BEAUTIFUL APPEARANCE Natural wood which is used in any Sauna will show perspiration stains Lighter wood wi
32. ll not show stains as quickly as darker wood but over time will show signs of staining Bathers should sit or lie on towels or bench mats to keep benches clean Permanent back rests can be installed above upper benches to keep the Sauna walls clean They can be easily removed and sanded for new appearance a SUS OULD A SAUNA HAVE A WATERPROOF FLOOR A Sauna must have a waterproof floor so that it can be easily kept clean sanitary and free of odor by washing with a disinfectant Best washable floors are cement tile strongly recommended or vinyl In new construction we also recommend a drain where possible essential in commercial Saunas flSRoULD A SAUNA BE INSULATED Yes to prevent heat loss We recommend R11 or R13 fiberglass batt type of insulation between the framing of the walls and ceiling Mow HIGH SHOULD A i SAUNA CEILING BE Sauna ceiling height should be no higher than 7 as it is important to bring the heat down to the bench levels It is also more eco nomical to heat and the Sauna will heat faster 8 is maximum for a Sauna _ HERE CAN A SAUNA BE INSTALLED Anywhere but it is best to have it close to a shower for convenience FINLANDIA Saunas are found everywhere from the Arctic to the Antarctic and from Mt Everest to Death Valley HO CAN USE A SAUNA Any healthy person of any age can safely use a Sauna People with health risks should consult their physician before using a Sau
33. n air changes 4 to 6 times per hour For faster heating the upper vent should be closed when the Sauna is heating TWO AIR VENTS NEED R O OF 4 x 10 The diagram shows typical vent placement only Vent location may vary from room to room We strongly suggest one upper and one lower vent for bather comfort and proper air circulation Vents are recommended but not required for any health or safety reasons Finnish Sauna vs IN A TRUE SAUNA THE BATHER EXPERIENCES AN EVEN CONSTANT TEMPERATURE FOR THE ENTIRE BODY WITH A CHOICE BETWEEN UPPER BENCH WARMER AND LOWER BENCH COOLER INFRARED IS NOT A SAUNA Infrared WHAT IS A SAUNA Sauna is a type of bath in which steam is provided by pouring water over hot stones A Sauna can also be used dry if one chooses not to use water The Sauna room is built from softwood it is insulated and an elec tric Sauna heater filled with stones provides heat Humidity is regulated by the amount of water which is poured by dipperfuls over the hot stones The temperature ranges from 165 F to 194 F when measured with a Sauna thermometer placed on the wall 6 down from the ceiling directly over the Sauna heater after at least 30 min of heat up time The Sauna temperature varies from about 85 F at floor level to 194 F at ceiling level as heat naturally rises The humidity level can range from 12 in a com pletely dry Sauna room to 30 40 when water is used The claims made b
34. na SAUNA EXPENSIVE TO OPERATE Heat up time is fast about 25 to 30 minutes and the Sauna is only on when being used The average FINLANDIA home Sauna with 6KW heater costs as little as 750 per month to operate when used 3 times a week TT TS TOP FPF57 STANDARD WESTERN RED CEDAR WITH OPTIONAL 3 RAIL BACKREST CEDAR VENT AND STAINLESS STEEL HEATER BOTTOM FPF46 WESTERN RED CEDAR SAUNA WITH OPTIONAL CEDAR EXTERIOR 12 X 30 SIDELIGHT WINDOW OUTDOOR LIGHT SWITCH AND STARLINE SKYLIGHT ROOF STARLINE ROOF AVAILABLE IN 4X4 TO 6X8 SIZES FINLANDIA Prefab Modular Saunas FPF ey ay Our prefab modular Saunas are available in many standard sizes or we can custom build them to suit your needs See pages 8 and 9 for some of the standard sizes available FPF56 Western Red Cedar room interior shown OUR UNIQUE LOCKING SYSTEM GUARANTEES FASTEST AND EASIEST ASSEMBLY STRONGEST INSTALLATION AND MOST CUSTOM LOOK FPF IS SHOWN WITH WESTERN RED CEDAR INTERIOR FPF Packages Include FRAMING 2 2 Oregon Douglas Fir to prevent warpage and dry rot Frame fastened with galvanized fasteners INSULATION R11 377 Fiberglass with paper back walls and ceiling VAPOR BARRIER Type C Building Foil on walls and ceiling BASE 2 x 4 EXTERIOR SIDING 4 ruff sawn mahogany plywood Option 7 7 x 4 T amp G Western Red Cedar INTERIOR PANELING Walls and ceiling of 1 x 4 clear A Grade
35. nd exterior painting door finishing etc shall be included ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS Must be licensed and bonded Rough in Sauna controls and heater room light shall be as per FINLANDIA wiring diagram provided with control box or in heater box Hookup Controls heater and light shall be as per FINLANDIA wiring diagram see pages 14 16 for wire size amperage etc COPPER WIRE ONLY NO GFI FINLANDIA SAUNA CONTRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS Walls and Ceiling 1 x 4 select certified kiln dried moisture content not exceeding 11 T amp G v joint clear 1 x 4 Western Red Cedar clear 1 x 4 Redwood clear 1 x 4 Alaska Yellow Cedar or clear 1 x 4 Western Hemlock All boards shall be blind nailed with 5d galvanized hot dipped nails or power stapled with 1 4 crown 1 galvanized staples The following specs shall include and match one of the four woods chosen above Benches Clear 545 kiln dried 2 x 2 tops with 7s spacing and 2 4 facing glued and fastened with exposed nails counter sunk Bench tops shall be fastened from bottom to eliminate exposed metal Door FGD 2 0 x 6 8 of vertical grain Douglas Fir rails and clear hermetically sealed double glass tempered 16 x 60 with casing jamb and threshold of fir or Hemlock ADA 3 0 x 6 8 28 x 60 glass Door Hardware 3 4 x 4 chrome butt hinges roller catch or lves ball catch 2 wooden door pulls Vents 2 louvered V10 for
36. nominal 1 x 4 is a true thick Competitor s so called 1 4 is only 1 2 thick The best known and most widely used of the West Coast cedars is Western Red Cedar It has the most beautiful color variation has a refreshing aroma and is dry rot resistant Because it s the softest wood it is least hot to sit on or lean against We use Grade A Export Grade California Redwood our darkest wood is A Grade and better mostly vertical grain tight grain to prevent raising and slivering in the high heat is the most fire resistant most dry rot resistant most termite resistant and does not warp Boards are mostly red with some white color Alaska Yellow Cedar our lightest wood is an exclusive aromatic white cedar It feels almost silky to the touch and has a beautiful appearance Clear Western Hemlock is an excel lent wood for people who are chemically sensitive it has no aroma and no resins Some boards have natural dark lines which is a normal characteristic of Hemlock FINLANDIA Sauna does not use inexpensive woods such as thin knotty spruce which has a tendency to cup shrink warp and crack and some knots come loose when the pitch and resin around them dries in the high heat of the Sauna Many European Saunas however are built from knotty spruce as it has been the available wood for centuries Knotty spruce cannot be used for benches as it gets too hot and the knots and pitch can burn the
37. not be dupli cated or replaced with an infrared product FINLANDIA Setting the Standard for Sauna Specs ALL SAUNAS ARE NOT MANUFACTURED EQUALLY An architect designer or contractor is entrusted by his client to make the best selection of product As many specifiers may not be Sauna users or experts they need to make an informed comparison among Sauna manufacturers FINLANDIA Sauna Products created in 1964 is the oldest Sauna manu facturer under original ownership and the only major supplier to manufacture Saunas exclusively As Saunas are not a sideline with our company we fully focus on production and improvement of Sauna products for our customers Throughout the years FINLANDIA has manufactured only one quality the very best and we have been the pacesetter because of our superior products choicest raw materials and careful craftsman ship Since 1964 we have set the standard for Sauna specification FINLANDIA s standard of 1 x 4 paneling for the Sauna interior does not require additional backing provides greater heat retention and R value and will not shrink like the x4 or x 6 material supplied by other manufacturers Other manufacturers do not specify the thickness of their wall and ceil ing paneling because they use 2 material instead of 1 x 4 material material is substandard for the hot Sauna environment For consumer protection thickness of material should be specifi
38. plates prefab rafters isa showpiece for home or office The full glass nailers facia metal flashing cedar shingles door and clear glass windows in the two side walls offer ridge cap and nails The roof must be built a spacious open feeling for the bather from these package parts Tar paper not We offer a choice of one of our four clear Western woods for included The roof overhangs 12 at the the interior and visible exterior walls All other specs are as per page 7 front and 6 on all other sides Also available in 4 x 4 to 8 x 8 sizes The FINLANDIA Outdoor Sauna is available in sizes ranging from 4 x4 to 8 x 8 Roof kit not available for 5 sided rooms Peak height is 8 6 to 9 8 depending on room size FINLANDIA FPF66 5S FIVE SIDED SAUNA WITH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CLEAR WESTERN RED CEDAR TWO SIDELIGHTS CEDAR VENT TOWEL HANGER AND WALL CONTROL ARE OPTIONS FPF66 SHOWN WITH ASSEMBLED ROOF THAT YOU BUILD FROM OUR FRP66 PACKAGE OPTIONS ARE j eee ee i 3 n FINLANDIA SAUNA OFFERS A CHOICE OF THE WORLD S BEST SAUNA WOODS AND CEDAR EXTERIOR All of our Sauna models can be specified with one of the softwoods shown below We use only the finest clear grade A 1 x 4 tongue and groove boards available L p 1 X 4 CLEAR 1 X 4 CLEAR 1 X 4 CLEAR 1 X 4 CLEAR WESTERN RED CEDAR ALASKA YELLOW CEDAR REDWOOD WESTERN HEMLOCK STANDARD All paneling is actual thickness
39. proof floor concrete tile or vinyl and electrical wire FPFs contain all yz 11 32 Exterior Siding Plywood interior and Ruff Sawn Mahogany exterior pa rts Concealed Locking System The locking 31 2 Fiberglass Insulation system inside Type C Foil Vapor Barrier 2 x 2 Dry Oregon Douglas Fir each panel 1 x 4 Kiln Dried T amp G Clear Western Red Cedar Alaska Yellow Cedar Redwood or Western Hemlock connects with out any screws 4 splices or bolts 2 x 4 Cedar Base Note Modifications to the Sauna room are possible for wheelchair accessibility FPF FINLANDIA PREFAB PACKAGE IN WESTERN RED CEDAR FPF wall panels are engineered with an internal locking system for easiest assembly Panels approximately 2 w x 7 h x 2 d are finished with wood on both sides Metal conduit and rough in boxes are factory installed for the wall light light switch heater and control if ordered Electrical enters conduit from the top of the Sauna room FINLANDIA Prefab Sauna Choices amp Options Our FINLANDIA Outdoor Sauna is the best EXCLUSIVE PREFAB OPTION insulated outdoor Sauna on the market 5 SIDED SAUNA FPF66 5S You provide the waterproof pad and we A popular product from our prefab department is supply the insulated modular room complete the exclusive five sided modular Sauna Pictured with roof package The FINLANDIA Roof is the 6 size with 7 ceiling This beautiful room Package includes wood
40. r walking Easy installation Safety grid for secure footing Lightweight easy to pick up Heavy and clumsy to remove Durable amp flexible for cleaning for cleaning Lightweight Withstands temperatures from Breakable Water runs through 58 F to 302 F Fasteners corrode Easy to install snaps together Choice of several designer colors Hard to clean Easy to remove for cleaning Brick Red or Tan AVAILABLE IN 2 AND 3 WIDTH ROLLS HAS THIS FLOOR EVER BEEN CLEANED Unsanitary Stains amp discolors Absorbs perspiration and odors Rigid rocks on uneven floor Finlandia s Paneling Exceeds the Industry s Standards FINLANDIA s 1 x 4 Actual T amp G paneling makes a difference Unlike our competitors we advertise our wood thickness and we deliver what we advertise We exceed the industry s standard of 2 x 4 we have used 1 x 4 since 1964 FINLANDIA S 1 x4 BOARD has a small v joint pattern The 752 v joint gives a neat appearance and allows the larger shoulder to hide nails or fasteners The 4 tongue allows fastening without splitting Our 1 x4 board has the highest R value greatest heat retention and does not require plywood backing for added strength Our material is 50 to 100 vertical grain Maximum load strength 572 sq in T amp G Western Red Cedar tested by Louisiana Pacific Lab COMPETITOR S x 4 BOARD has a profile pattern which is common in knotty spruce European Saunas Boards mus
41. s Min Max Cubic Feet 282 706 Weight 155 Ibs Stone capacity 100 Ibs HARVIA 36 Size 204 w x 20 d x32 h Color Metal Black Min Max Cubic Feet 494 1271 Weight 177 lbs Stone capacity 150 105 HARVIA 26 Size 17 w x 20 d x 32 h Color Metal Black with Stainless Min Max Cubic Feet 353 918 Weight 155 Ibs LEGEND Stone capacity 150 105 LEGEND 150 Size 207 diam x 29 h Color Black Steel Min Max Cubic Feet 177 530 Weight 128 Ibs Stone capacity 300 Ibs LEGEND 150SL Exterior wood feed Size 207 w x 28 d x 29 h 20 4 7 4 28 total depth Color Black Steel Min Max Cubic Feet 177 530 Weight 137 Ibs Stone capacity 300 Ibs LEGEND 150 SL Maximum firewood length is 15 except which is 1374 Ideal for remote areas with no adequate electricity these stoves are manufactured by the largest woodburning Sauna stove factory in Finland Woodburning stoves provide a very soft soothing heat and a wonderful atmosphere Each stove includes an adaptor for converting metric pipe size to standard 6 pipe size Lp XUI s rz E WOODBURNING SAUNA STOVES CAN BE USED IN REMOTE SETTINGS LIKE THIS RUSTIC CABIN BY A LAKE Er w mt SHOWN WITH 5 8 GAL PIPE MOUNT WATER TANK WOOD STOVE SURROUND Allows for proper safety distances from wood stove to wooden surfaces without using tile or brick walls The Surround greatly reduces the safe
42. s beautiful appear ance Do not use paint or varnish on Sauna wood as toxic vapors can be dangerous in the high temperatures of a Sauna NOTE When figuring room capacities for number of bathers allow 2 of bench space per person a FINLANDIA Sauna email info finlandiasauna com www finlandiasauna com Copyright 2012 Finlandia Sauna Products Inc We reserve the right to make technical changes Printed in the U S A
43. t be undercut with grooves to help prevent cupping and warping This pattern leaves a valley between boards which cannot hide nails there is also lower R value Boards are almost 100 flat grain COMPETITOR S x 4 BOARD has a reverse v pattern v on both sides which creates a small 7s tongue The small shoulder will not easily hide nails or fasteners and the tongue and shoulder can split when nailing The thinner board has a lower R value and natural shrinkage at the groove will allow some heat loss x 4 boards be flat or wide grain with some vertical grain and should be backed with plywood for additional strength and R value Maximum load strength 341 sq in T amp G Western Red Cedar tested by Louisiana Pacific Lab All wood shrinks in the hot Sauna environment so the thickness of the wood used is very important The thicker the wood the less shrinkage This photo shows 7 cedar with tongue after a few month s exposure in the Sauna The wood has shrunk PIERII Hi exposing unsightly nails NE Hal and allowing cracks for VL uin ii Aii iil heat to escape This is EXAMPLE OF SHRINKAGE IN A 14 THIN BOARD why FINLANDIA Sauna still uses our old standard of 1 x 4 material instead of the industry standard of x4 Toa Max Load Ibs 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 2x4 2x2 1x4 S4S 1x4 T amp G 1 2 x4 T amp G ENE Finlandia Bench Facing SPALE Finlandia Ben
44. terior Fr Dim FPC 66 Interior Fr Dim FPC 57 vour Interior Fr Dim FPC 56 Your Int Fr Dim FPC 46 Your Int Fr Dim FPC 44 int Fr Dim FPC 35 int Fr Dim FPC 34 int Fr Dim Seats 6 FLB80 Heater Seats 4 FLB60 Heater Seats 4 FLB60 Heater Seats 3 FLB60 Heater Seats 3 FLB45 Heater Seats 2 JM30 Htr Seats 1 FLB30 Htr Seats 1 JM17or JM20 You frame and insulate we furnish interior parts only precut to size per the standard sizes shown in the plans or we will cut to fit your custom interior dimensions FINLANDIA Standard or Custom Precut lt ABOVE CUSTOM FPC58 WESTERN RED CEDAR SAUNA WITH PERMANENT BACKREST ETCHED GLASS AND AV HEATER LEFT FPC SAUNA WITH ALASKA YELLOW CEDAR OPTIONAL CONTROL PERMANENT BACKREST AND BENCH SKIRT CUSTOM RIGHT CUSTOM SHAPED FPC WESTERN RED CEDAR SAUNA and Prefab Saunas FPF56 WESTERN RED CEDAR SAUNA WITH OPTIONAL CEDAR EXTERIOR CEDAR VENT AND COOLING BENCH WITH FREE STANDING LEGS FPF56 WESTERN RED CEDAR SAUNA FPF66 OUTDOOR CEDAR SAUNA WITH FRP ROOF KIT LEFT FPF66 WESTERN RED CEDAR CENTER FPF46 WESTERN HEMLOCK SAUNA WITH OPTIONAL PERMANENT BACKREST AND BENCH SKIRT RIGHT FPF68 WESTERN RED CEDAR SAUNA WITH SPECIAL FOREST SCENE ETCHED WINDOWS FINLANDIA Sauna Heaters Are The Pacesetters The heart of any Sauna is the Sauna heater and FINLANDIA heaters are the best of the best These authentic Sauna heaters are noted for t
45. ty distance required from the wood stove to the benches Not for 36 or Legend model use Aluminum zinc coated 3 walls and floor Exterior dimensions for walls 22 w x 34 d x 40 h Interior floor dimensions 195 wx3l dx2 h With adjustable leg leveler Legend protective panels by special order All of our wood fired Sauna stoves are intended for installation in rural areas They are not certified to meet city emissions standards FINLANDIA Accessories for the Sauna We have the essential Sauna accessories as well as those which add that extra special touch From rustic wood to elegant copper we offer the largest selection of authentic accessories from the land of the Sauna and the finest available WALL ACCESSORIES 0301K Square birch thermometer 603A 5 peg pine towel hanger 442 4 peg cedar towel hanger 3644 Copper Sauna sign 215K Birch bark FINLANDIA Sauna sign 139K Round birch thermometer 0307K Raindrop birch thermometer PBS Plexiglas bathing sign 150V Bucket shape thermometer 030K Rectangle thermometer with Sauna bucket birch leaf picture 250K Deluxe birch glass thermometer 280K Deluxe birch glass thermometer hygrometer 210K Sauna sand timer 5355 Chrome glass thermometer 4 diameter 4355 Chrome glass hygrometer 4 diameter 5498 Chrome glass thermometer hygrometer 5 diameter 5499 Chrome glass thermometer hygrometer 7 diameter 1440 Round copper thermometer DECORATIVE STONE WALL Decorative
46. y infrared companies sound too good to be true Remember if something sounds too good to be true it usually is WHAT IS INFRARED Infrared heat is described by one of the manufacturers as a form of energy that heats without eat air and which penetrates 1 2 into the body similar to 4 ar 8 F IN AN INFRARED ROOM PARTS OF THE BODY DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HEATING ELEMENTS GET MOST OF THE HEAT HEATING ELEMENTS CREATE AN ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD OF RADIATION WHICH MAY BE HARMFUL THIS CAN EASILY BE TESTED WITH AN INEXPENSIVE ELECTROMAG NETIC FIELD RADIATION TESTER microwaves The same literature states that room temperature measures 110 to 130 F after about 20 30 minutes heat up time Infrared companies have termed Sauna as wet Sauna and infrared rooms as dry Sauna That is false The Sauna has always been flexible the bather can use it dry or with the desired humidity by pouring water over hot stones Infrared rooms are considered dry as there is no means of using water so the humidity level is not adjustable Infrared cabins are made out of 1 4 wood paneling with no insulation and the heating method is a series of ceramic Calrod or carbon panels elements built into the walls in various places Infrared should be called what it really is an infrared cabin not a Sauna In fact in Germany a ruling states that infrared cabins cannot use the name Sauna
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