How to Prepare Your Home for an Infrared Sauna

A calm sauna space begins with practical preparation. Before delivery, confirm the requirements for your chosen model and make sure the access route, floor and electrical supply are ready.

Taking the time to prepare the space properly can make delivery and assembly much smoother while helping ensure your sauna is positioned correctly from the start.

Choose a Stable, Level Position

Place the sauna on a firm, level surface that can safely support the specified weight of the product.

Choose an area where the sauna will remain stable and where standing water or uncontrolled moisture cannot reach electrical components. Always follow the individual product manual for guidance on suitable flooring, surrounding materials and installation conditions.

Allow Enough Space Around the Sauna

Check the exact external dimensions of your chosen sauna and map these out within the intended installation area before ordering.

You should also allow for any clearances specified for the model and maintain convenient access to:

• The sauna door
• Controls
• Ventilation points
• Electrical connections
• Any areas that may require future servicing

Remember that assembly may temporarily require more working space than the finished sauna itself occupies, so keep the surrounding area as clear as possible on delivery and installation day.

Check the Full Delivery Route

The sauna needs to reach its final position safely before it can be assembled.

Measure the complete route from the delivery point to the installation area, including:

• External entrances
• Doorways
• Hallways
• Corridors
• Staircases
• Landings
• Tight corners or turns
• Lifts, where applicable

Remove fragile objects from the route and protect finished flooring where necessary.

Package dimensions and individual component sizes can be particularly important when planning access. If these measurements have not been confirmed for your chosen model, contact us before ordering rather than estimating.

Confirm the Electrical Requirements

Use the voltage, frequency, power rating and connection method specified for your exact sauna model.

Where necessary, ask a qualified electrician to confirm that the intended socket and electrical circuit are suitable for the sauna's rated load.

Even where a sauna uses a standard plug-in configuration, the electrical requirements for the individual model should always be checked before installation.

Consider Ventilation and Airflow

Infrared saunas still require an appropriate room environment.

Keep the existing ventilation within the room functional and follow the manufacturer's guidance regarding clearance and airflow around the cabin.

Avoid blocking ventilation points on the sauna and do not place towels, clothing or other materials against heaters, vents or electrical components.

Prepare for Delivery and Assembly

Before the sauna arrives, make sure the installation area and access route are clear.

It can also help to have the following ready:

• The supplied assembly instructions
• Suitable space to unpack the components
• Any tools specified in the manual
• Enough people to safely handle larger sections where required
• A protected area for packaging and components during assembly

Follow the supplied manual carefully throughout installation and avoid modifying components or electrical connections unless specifically instructed.

Before Your First Session

Once assembly is complete, carry out a few final checks before using the sauna.

• Check that panels and fixings are secure
• Make sure the door opens and closes correctly
• Confirm that vents and heaters are unobstructed
• Check the electrical connection
• Review the controller instructions
• Read the safety guidance supplied with the sauna
• Use only accessories approved or permitted by the product manual

Plan Before You Order

Every sauna model can have different dimensions, electrical requirements, assembly instructions and installation considerations.

Use this guide as a general planning checklist, but always refer to the exact specifications and supplier manual for your chosen model as the final authority.

If you're unsure whether a sauna will be suitable for your available space or delivery route, contact us before ordering so the requirements can be checked in advance.