Amerec Sauna Specifications

Amerec Sauna Specifications
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GENERAL: Sauna room(s) shall be manufactured by Amerec. The following specifications include design parameters for Amerec Pre-fab Modular saunas, as well as for Amerec Pre-Cut material packages.

WORK TO BE DONE BY OTHERS: All work set forth below will be included under other sections for the specifications:

     For all Amerec sauna types:
    1. Finish painting and/or staining of exterior surfaces.
    2. Subfloor and/or foundation work.
    3. All electrical work from supply, including connections to control, heater and light.

     For Amerec Pre-Cut saunas:
    4. Installation of stud walls (or furring strips) and ceiling joists.
    5. Installation of insulation between wall studs and ceiling joists.

CODE REQUIREMENTS: All materials, components and work shall conform to all applicable local, state and federal building and safety codes, ordinances and regulations.

TYPE CONSTRUCTION: AMEREC PRE-CUT MATERIAL PACKAGES (for installation on previously framed walls)

Wall framing shall be on 16" centers. Standard framed wall shall have 2" x 4" studs, bottom base plate treated, and ceiling lowered to 84" I.D. from floor to framing. Existing masonry walls shall have furrings strips on 16" centers; metal studs shall have furring strips - for nailing of T&G wall boards.

Walls and ceiling shall be insulated with R13 rated fiberglass insulation, with foil vapor barrier (foil provided by Amerec).

When ordering: sauna material package, shall be Amerec model PC________ . Provide interior dimensions of the framed space, indicate direction of ceiling joists, and swing of door.

Walls and ceiling interior materials shall be 1" x 4" (nominal) or 1" x 6" (nominal) V-joint, kiln dried to 11% or less, T&G (Select Grade European Alder, Nordic Whitewoods or Western Red Cedar). Boards to be blind nailed using 5p galvanized nails, or comparable galvanized staples. Wallboards applied horizontally unless specified otherwise.

TYPE CONSTRUCTION: AMEREC MODULAR AND SIGNATURE SAUNA PACKAGES (free-standing, modular units).

No framed walls are required for Amerec Modular packages. Install on any level, water proof floor.

Wall and ceiling panels shall be framed of 2" x 2" framing, insulated with fiberglass batts, vapor barrier of Type C Reynolds Building Foil. Panel interior and exterior shall be lined with 1" x 4" or 1"x6" (nominal), kiln dried, Select Nordic Whitewoods or Western Red Cedar (or other woods of your choice). Optional: panel exterior can be 1/4" smooth Luan Plywood on walls to be hidden or walls to be covered with drywall, tile, or wallpaper.

TYPE CONSTRUCTION: ALL TYPES - PRE-CUT AND MODULAR BENCHES: Shall be preassembled by Amerec. Standard width equals 24". Face and Tops of clear, 1" x 4", kiln-dried (Select European Alder, Nordic Whitewoods and Clear Western Red Cedar / S4S). Internal frames of Whitewood or Western Red Cedar 2" x 4"; internal cross framing of clear 1" x 4" Nordic White Wood or Cedar. Tops fastened from bottom with stainless steel screws. Bench supports of kiln-dried Pine or Western Red Cedar 2" x 4".

BACKRESTS: S4S clear (Select Grade European Alder, Nordic Whitewoods and Western Red Cedar) full length of each upper bench.

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TRIM: Corner and cove molding of clear, kiln-dried (Select Grade Nordic Whitewoods or Western Red Cedar). Modular saunas also include fascia of same material.

HEATER GUARD RAIL: Shall be constructed of clear (Select Grade European Alder, Nordic Whitewoods and Western Red Cedar) to surround heater. Dimensions shall match UL requirements for proper spacing between heater and guard rail.

DOOR: Shall be one of three standard Amerec types. Amerec Model G2 24/80: 2'0" x 6'8" of vertical grain Douglas Fir rails with sealed, double pane, tempered glass window (15" x 64"), prehung on mahogany jamb; or Amerec Model G1 24/80: 2'0" x 6'8" hand-crafted, triple thick, clear Western Red Cedar and Nordic Whitewoods, Alder door, with sealed, double pane, tempered glass window (window size may range from 12" x 12" to 16" x 60"), prehung on mahogany jamb; or Amerec Model AG 24/80: a 2'0" x 6' 8" . All doors include handles, casing, jams, and 3 standard hinges with 2 stainless steel ball catches. Handicap accessible commercial sauna doors available.

SAUNA HEATER: Shall be Amerec Model________ , sized according to the size room. Heater shall be UL listed. Shall include olivine igneous rocks.

CONTROLS: Shall be Amerec Model________ , UL listed, and matched with heater according to charts on page 13.

FLOOR: Floor shall be of cement, ceramic tile, or similar waterproof type (no carpeting). Removable wooden duckboard is provided for walk area in front of benches.

LIGHT: Shall be wall-mounted, UL listed, vapor-proof. Frosted white globe with satin finish, neoprene gasket, brushed aluminum base. Low voltage lighting available.

ACCESSORIES: All sauna packages include standard accessories of thermometer, wood bucket, wood ladle, head and back rests, duckboards. A wide range of additional accessories are available.

DESIGN ASSISTANCE: Amerec's design staff will gladly offer any assistance you may require when designing or specifying sauna rooms and heaters, steambaths and steam generators. CAD design service available.

All specifications subject to change without notice.

HOUSE DEPARTMENT SHOP SAUNA KIT
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