Setting Up Your SaunaPodUpdated a day ago

Both SaunaPod models are portable and require no tools or permanent installation. Here's how to get set up for your first session.

Unboxing and assembly

Both models:

1. Remove from packaging and unfold the pod on a flat surface.
2. Open the front zip fully and insert the folding chair inside.
3. Sit on the chair before zipping closed, threading your arms through the openings.

Infrared specific: Indoor use is strongly recommended. The infrared panels line the interior walls. Handle with care and do not fold or crease the panel areas during setup or storage.

Steam specific: Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, with weather protection outdoors.

Before your first session

SaunaPod Infrared:

• Plug in and connect the control panel.
• Set your target temperature. A recommended starting range is 104–122°F (40–50°C).
• Allow 10–15 minutes to pre-heat before entering. Pre-heating is important as far-infrared therapy works best when the panels are fully warm.
• In rooms below 59°F (15°C), allow up to 40 minutes.

SaunaPod Steam:

• Fill the steam generator to the MAX line with clean water. Distilled or filtered water is recommended to reduce mineral buildup. Ensure the lid is hand tight.
• Do not overfill.
• Connect the steam hose from the generator to the pod inlet.
• Plug in, power on, and set your desired temperature.
• Allow 5–10 minutes for steam to build inside the pod before beginning your session.

During your session

• Keep your head outside the pod at all times.
• Infrared: wear minimal clothing for maximum skin exposure to the panels. Sit upright on the chair.
• Steam: do not add essential oils or additives directly to the steam generator. Use only the small circular dispenser inside the tent for essential oils.
• Hydrate well before and after every session.

Recommended session lengths:

After your session

Both models:

• Power off and unplug after each use.
• Open the pod and allow it to air out for 15–20 minutes before closing for storage.
• Wipe any moisture from the interior with a dry cloth.

Steam specific:

• Allow the generator to cool fully before handling or storing.
• Empty any remaining water from the generator after each use. Water left in the generator between sessions can cause mineral buildup and reduce the unit's lifespan.

Zipper care

The zipper is one of the most used parts of your SaunaPod and worth looking after properly. Here's what we recommend:

• Open and close the zipper slowly and smoothly. Rushing it is the most common cause of it coming off track.
• Never force a stiff zipper. If you feel resistance, stop and check for fabric caught in the teeth before continuing.
• Keep the zipper teeth clean. Lint, dust, and debris can cause stiffness over time. Wipe the teeth with a dry cloth regularly.
• Apply a small amount of zipper lubricant or a beeswax-based product to the teeth occasionally to keep movement smooth. Do not use oil-based lubricants as these can damage the fabric.
• When storing the pod, leave the zipper partially open rather than fully closed. This reduces tension on the teeth during storage.
• After steam sessions, allow the pod to air out fully before zipping closed. Closing the zipper while the fabric is damp or hot can cause stiffness over time.

If the zipper comes off track, do not continue to force it. Please contact our support team so we can troubleshoot with you.