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Operating Instructions

Original Sauna Set-up and Operating Instructions

Congratulations on your purchase of the Ski and Snowboard Sauna. Used by the US Ski and US Nowboard Teams and the Canadian Snowboard Federaion, your new Ski adn Snowboard Sauna is designed to provide superior hot waxing results.

Follow directions for use. For indoor use only. Use only in a dry place. Do not let heating pad come into contact with water or liquid other then melted ski wax. The silver side of the heat pad should be facing up to protect the heating element. Melted ski wax should be gently wiped off of heating pad after each use. Maximum temperature should not exceed 121 F (49.4C). Do not place anything other than skis or snowboards in the Ski Sauna. Do not leave unattended. Not intended for use by minors. Do not place any part of the ski or snowboard directly on heating pad as this may cause damage. Snowboards should be only placed on the top shelf. Placement of snowboard on bottom shelf may cause excessive heat buildup directly over the heat pad. Do not sit, stand or place anything on top of the Ski Sauna.

Parts list

The photo above does not show the three ceiling supports which are added after the insulated bag is on the frame.

Attach the square steel plates to each long steel support beam. Make sure that the two support beams with holes drilled (2 per beam) are opposite each other, one that will form the back top of the rack and the other that will form the bottom back of the rack. The ski and snowboard support rack will attach to these beams at these holes. Use the flat head screws and nuts to attach the steel plates to the long support beams.

The photo above shows the end piece attached to the long cross bars with a flat head screw and nut (inside frame.)

Slide the ski and snowboard support rack into place between the two steel beams and attach with the button head screws and nuts.

Once the frame is completed, slide the insulated bag over the frame making sure the opening of the bag is positioned so that you can access the ski rack.

Now slide the three roof supports between the long steel beams and the ceiling of the bag. These are to keep the ceiling of the bag off of the base of the skis and snowboard.

Slide the thermostat into the side pocket of the bag. An opening in the pocket is provided to allow the wires from the thermostat to protrude from underneath the pocket. Position the thermometer to hang in the center of the Ski Sauna. Use the electrical ties to secure the thermometer wiring to the frame and out of harms way while loading and unloading the Ski Sauna.

Place the head pad on the floor of the insulated bag (blue-silver side up to protect the heating element) and plug into the thermostat.

DO NOT PLACE THE HEAT PAD UNDERNEATH ANYPART OF THE FRAME. To flatten the heat pad out gently roll it in the reverse direction.

Use only in a dry place. Do not place wet skis or snowboard into the Ski Sauna.

DO NOT PLACE THE HEAT PAD UNDER ANY PART OF THE FRAME, EVER, AS IT MAY DAMAGE THE HEAT PAD AND CAUSE IT TO SHORT OUT.

Operating Instructions

  1. Iron an ample coating of soft wax onto the ski base. Follow the wax manufacturers guidelines for iron heat settings. Do not scrape off wax.
  2. Place ski, base side up, onto the rack system. Leave at least one inch (2 cm) between each ski for heat circulation. Snowboards should only be placed on the top two racks. If placed on the bottom rack they will impede proper heat circulation which could cause overheating near the heat source.
  3. Set thermostat to 121 F (49.4 C.) Thermostat instructions are included. Do not set thermostat above 121 F (49.4 C.)*
  4. Position the wired thermometer to hang near the center of the Ski Sauna. Plastic ties are provided.
  5. Zip Ski Sauna closed and plug it into a standard AC outlet.
  6. Do not let any part of the base of the ski become dry, apply more wax if needed.
  7. Skis should remain in the Ski Sauna for 2 to 4 hours.
  8. Do not leave unattended.
  9. Unplug after use.
  10. Keep combustibles away from the Ski Sauna at all times.

After the desired time has elapsed, remove and let skis cool; then follow the wax manufacturer's guideline for scraping, brushing, and other final preparatory steps.

The appropriate race day wax can be used with traditional ironing procedures or in conjunction with the Ski Sauna treatment.

* Temperatures above recommended level may result in damage to equipment. Ski Sauna, LLC and SportHill, Inc are not responsible for damages caused by improper use.

Ski Sauna is a trademark of Ski Sauna, LLC and is distributed by SportHill, Inc.

Designed and produced in the USA by SportHill 725 McKinley Street, Eugene, Oregon 97402 800-622-8444 For information call: 1-800-622-8444 www.skisauna.com