Golden Designs Loviisa — 3-Person Outdoor Barn Hybrid Sauna

Assembly

This model ships flat-packed and is assembled where it will stand, so decide on the spot before delivery day. The manufacturer's manual specifies 4 adults for the build — the wall panels are heavy and have to be held upright while they are seated and fixed. That is the manual's figure, not ours.

The base has to be ready first. Golden Designs requires a level, load-bearing surface — a concrete pad or a wood deck is ideal; on bare ground you need concrete blocks or similar so the sauna cannot settle over time. The floor panel must be fully supported.

The stove is not a plug-in appliance. The manual is explicit: it “must be hardwired by a certified electrician,” with no adapters and no extension cords. This model: Requires a 240V / 40A circuit. Book the electrician before the pallet arrives, not after.

Tools the manual asks you to have on hand: Battery Operated Screwdriver or hand-held Philips Screwdriver, Rubber Mallet, Claw Hammer, Leveler, 2 Ladders.

Full illustrated manual included — and you can read it before you buy:

Maintenance

Inside: kill the breaker before cleaning. Vacuum or sweep the floor, then wipe the benches and walls with plain water and a soft cloth. No liquid or aerosol cleaners, no benzene, no alcohol, no strong chemicals — anything absorbed into the wood will off-gas the next time the room is hot. Never stain or seal the interior; it has to stay bare. Clear perspiration and debris off the floor after each session, and never obstruct the ventilation vent.

Stove and stones: care for these to the heater manufacturer's instructions, not the sauna manual — the two are separate warranties. Stones need to be stacked so air can move between them; packing them badly makes the stove run hot and is a genuine hazard. Keep the wooden heater guard fitted.

Outside: this is the part owners skip. The exterior needs a water-repellent sealant within a month of assembly, then two to three times a year after that. Left untreated the wood greys within one to two years, and weather damage to an unmaintained exterior is not covered by the warranty. On models sitting directly in the weather, a little water seepage after heavy rain is normal and dries off once the sauna is running. Don't run it during a storm.

One more from the manual worth knowing: this is a residential sauna, so for every four hours running it wants an hour off to cool down.

*Limited Lifetime Warranty: Golden Designs, Inc. warranties the sauna room against defects in material and workmanship for the life of the product from the original date of purchase. The sauna is for indoor use or outdoor use depending on the model. When placed outdoors, a water proof cover or the sauna shingle roof may be installed to cover the sauna room for protection. Any damage due to direct exposure to outdoor weather elements such as rain, snow, sun, wind or extreme temperatures will not be covered by this warranty if your sauna was not designed to be directly in the weather elements. Any damages as a result of modifications made to the sauna or its components will void this warranty.
Extent of Warranty: This limited warranty applies to products manufactured or distributed by Golden Designs, Inc. under the Golden Designs Inc. brand name, delivered in the contiguous United States or Canada and extends to the original purchaser at the original site of installation only. This warranty becomes valid at time of purchase and terminates either by specified time frame, owner transfer, or relocation. The warranty extends to the sauna room and excludes the heater as it is covered by its own manufacturer warranty. Your sales receipt showing the date of purchase of the product is your proof of purchase.
Manufacturer Warranty
All Golden Designs, Inc. products are manufactured with the highest quality and are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of delivery. The warranty is extended through the manufacturer for the product including, but not limited to: sauna room, sauna control panel, and the connected wire harnesses. All exchanged parts and products replaced under this warranty will become the property of Golden Designs, Inc. Golden Designs, Inc. reserves the right to change for any part not covered under the existing warranty. Any parts determined to be defective must be returned to Golden Designs, Inc. at its discretion to obtain warranty service. You must prepay any shipping charges, export taxes, custom duties and taxes, or any other charges associated with the transportation of the parts. In addition, you are responsible for insuring any parts shipped or returned. You must present Golden Designs, Inc. with proof of purchase documents (including the date of purchase). Any evidence of alteration, erasing or forgery of proof of purchase documents will be cause to VOID this limited warranty. Products on which the serial number has been defaced or removed is not eligible for warranty service. The product warranty covers parts, but does not cover labor.
Warranty Limitations
This warranty does not apply if the unit has been subject to full commercial use, negligence, alteration, modification, misuse, abuse, repairs by non-Golden Designs, Inc. authorized personnel, inappropriate installations, or any case beyond the control of Golden Designs, Inc. invalidating this warranty including but are not limited to:
▪ Improper use of lacquer or paints
▪ Sauna and other Golden Designs, Inc. products accessories placed on non-approved surfaces
▪ Outdoor applications not protected safely from outdoor weather elements, including the glass door
▪ Normal wear and tear or weathering
▪ Use of product not in accordance with instructions
▪ Improper use of the sauna
▪ Moisture or water seepage
Surface cracks are not considered defects in material or workmanship, as they are normal characteristics of all woods. This includes minor cracks due to wood expansion and contraction. Since the wood used in construction may have been kiln dried, a certain amount of expansion and contraction occurs in the wood in a sauna environment. Please note that water seepage will not hurt the wood and is a normal tendency of outdoor application. The water will usually dry quickly due to the heated environment. If you want to keep the sauna completely dry, you will need to install the barrel sauna under a covered structure.
Disclaimers
Golden Designs, Inc. shall not be liable for loss of use of sauna or other Golden Designs, Inc. products or other secondary or incidental or consequential costs, expense or damages - which may include the removal of permanent structures or other custom fixtures or the necessity for crane removal - arising directly or indirectly out of the use or inability to use the product. Any implied warranty shall have duration equal of the applicable warranty stated above. Under no circumstances shall Golden Designs, Inc. or any of its representatives be held liable for injury to any person or damage to any property, however arising. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Legal Remedies
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
Customer Service
For customer service, contact your authorized dealer. If you need additional information or assistance, please email Golden Designs, Inc. at info@goldendesignsinc.com or call (909) 212-5555. *Limited Lifetime Warranty of Sauna Products is 5 years on wood structure (when properly maintained), control panel, and applicable control panel harnesses and lights from the date of purchase. Stove/heater is covered under its manufacturer’s applicable warranty.