Operating Instructions
Portable Sauna Set-up and Operating Instructions
Portable Sauna Set-up and Operating Instructions
Other than wax, your skis and snowboards must be completely dry before placing them in the Ski and Snowboard Sauna. This unit should only be used in a dry location. If the Ski and Snowboard Sauna becomes wet, let it dry completely before use or shock and injury may occur.
Slip the heat pad into the mesh pocket on the ceiling of bag. To protect the heating element, the silver side of the heat pad should be facing down towards the base of the skis. Loosen and lift the top bars so you can place your skis/snowboard onto the support bars. Set the top bars back in place. Position the thermostat wire to a position that's directly above the base of your ski /snowboard in the center of the bag. Space the frame to avoid having the heat pad touch your skis or snowboard. Place the light weight steel end pieces inside the bag as far away from each other as possible (they help hold the roof up.) Plug the heat pad into the thermostat and the thermostat into a standard wall socket. Check the temperature setting on the thermostat. It should be preset to 121 F. Ski Sauna LLC recommends 121F. If it's not set to 121 F simply press the set button on the thermostat and follow the instructions provided by Ranco. The thermostat has a cooling mode and a heating mode. It should be set on the heating mode (H1.)
The end of the thermostat should always be placed between the base of the ski or snowboard and the heating pad. Failure to do so could result in the heating pad overheating and may lead to damage of the heating pad or skis/snowboard.
Use a waxing iron to thoroughly coat the bottom of your skis or snowboard. With skis, keep the rubber band on from your waxing to hold the brakes down so they do not touch the heat pad. Check your skis or board a few times during the process to make sure that the entire base is covered with wax. Do not let the base become devoid of wax.
Contents:
- 1 insulated bag
- 1 carrying bag
- 1 thermostat
- 1 heat pad
- 12 button head screws
- 1 heavy duty rubber band to hold ski brakes down so they do not touch the heating pad
- 2 light weight steel end grames
- 4 steel plates
- 6 aluminum rods
Operating Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Set thermostat to 121 F (49.4 C.) Thermostat instructions are included. Do not set thermostat above 121 F (49.4 C.)*
- Position the wired thermometer to hang near the center of the Ski Sauna. Plastic ties are provided.
- Zip Ski Sauna closed and plug it into a standard AC outlet.
- Do not let any part of the base of the ski become dry, apply more wax if needed.
- Skis should remain in the Ski Sauna for 2 to 4 hours.
- Do not leave unattended.
- Unplug after use.
- Keep combustibles away from the Ski Sauna at all times.
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.
Designed and produced in the USA by SportHill
725 McKinley Street, Eugene, Oregon 97402
800-622-8444
Ski Sauna is a trademark of Ski Sauna, LLC and is distributed by SportHill, Inc.