LAPELLAND 4SPA Wagon Mobile Sauna Instruction Manual

Contents hide

1 LAPELLAND 4SPA Wagon Mobile Sauna

2 INTRODUCTORY WORDS

3 General information about detaching and attaching the wagon to a towing vehicle

4 Winter use of the wagon and the battery

5 Lapelland wagon equipment and devices

6 Wagon warranty and insurances

7 Links to user manuals

8 Documents / Resources

8.1 References

9 Related Posts

LAPELLAND 4SPA Wagon Mobile Sauna

Specifications

Product Name: Lapelland Wagon

Features: Sauna, Fireplace, Front box with technical space
Power Source: Mains power plug or power current plug

Additional Equipment: Sauna stove, chimney water tank, electrical center, 12V fuse box, gas bottle, fuel tank, battery, charger, solar panel accessories

Detaching and Attaching the Wagon to a Towing Vehicle

Detaching the wagon: Follow the instructions provided in the manual to safely detach the wagon from the towing vehicle.
Attaching the wagon to a towing vehicle: Ensure all connections are secure and use appropriate tools to attach the wagon correctly.

Before starting to drive: Check all connections and ensure everything is in place before driving.
Removing the wagon from a towing vehicle: Follow the steps outlined in the manual to safely remove the wagon from the towing vehicle.

Winter Use of the Wagon and the Battery
Ensure that the battery is charged and maintained properly for winter use.

Extension Cord and Power Socket
The wagon comes with either a mains power plug or a power current plug located in the front box with corresponding cables for power supply.

INTRODUCTORY WORDS

Congratulations on purchasing your new Lapelland wagon! This manual contains instructions related to the safe and pleasant use of the wagon. Please read through the instructions before you start using the wagon. Please also note that the devices and equipment in your wagon may differ due to changes in the equipment of the wagon customized for you, or model changes and updates to the products described in this manual. The specific operating manuals for the devices can be found in your wagon in paper form and as a list of links at the end of this manual.

General information about detaching and attaching the wagon to a towing vehicle

Detaching the wagon
Make sure that the wagon is horizontal in the sideways direction while it is still attached to the towing vehicle. If the wagon is tilted, place a concrete slab or a similar piece of wood under one of the tyres and pull the wagon onto it with the towing vehicle. Make sure the wagon remains in place, e.g. by engaging the parking brake (Figure 1. part 1) or by supporting the tires with e.g. clamps. Lower the jack wheel of the wagon and remove the wagon from the towbar of the towing vehicle. By adjusting the jack wheel (Figure 1. part 2), you can get the length of the wagon in the horizontal direction. Place e.g. concrete slabs under the corner supports and tighten the corner supports. Note! The corner supports are not intended for lifting or moving the wagon sideways, and when used in this way, they may bend and break. The warranty does not cover corner supports if they are damaged as a result of the use mentioned above. Once these measures have been taken, you can enter the wagon.

Attaching the wagon to a towing vehicle
Attach the wagon’s safety cable (Figure 1. part 4) to the towbar of the towing vehicle and check its condition. Lift the wagon coupler (Figure 1. part 5) onto the hitch ball of the towing vehicle and push it down until it locks onto the towbar. A clear click can be heard when the wagon coupler is locked in place. Pay attention to the weight of the wagon when lifting the wagon coupler, so as not to injure yourself. Connect the wagon’s power plug (Figure 1. part 3) to the towing vehicle’s power socket and check that the wagon’s lights are working before starting to drive. Before connecting the power plug, check that both the power plug and the power socket are clean. ATTENTION: Do not start driving if the lights of the wagon are not working properly.

Before starting to drive
Check the condition of the wagon coupler and the locking of the connection between the wagon and the towing vehicle. The hitch ball must be placed completely inside the wagon coupler. The wagon’s safety cable must be connected to the towbar, and the cable must be in good condition. The wagon’s power plug must be connected to the towing vehicle, and the wagon’s lights must function properly. The wagon’s tires, tire pressures and tire attachments must be checked. The wagon’s support legs must be raised up and any parts attached to the wagon, such as climbing steps, etc., must be removed. Loose goods and furniture placed inside the wagon must be secured well or removed from the wagon. The wagon’s parking brake must be released. The jack wheel of the wagon must be raised to the upper position, and it must be turned to a position corresponding to the direction of travel. The doors and hatches of the wagon must be properly locked. It is prohibited to drive with the doors or hatches unlocked, as it may lead to hazardous situations! Make sure that there is no one inside the wagon. Please note that in winter, snow must be removed from the roof of the wagon before driving. Even when there is no snow, it is always a good idea to check that there are no loose objects, such as tree branches, etc., on the roof.

Removing the wagon from a towing vehicle
Remove the wagon as follows: Open the clamp of the jack wheel and lower the wheel to the ground. Adjust the position of the jack wheel by turning the handle. The position of the wheel should be adjusted so that the wagon is definitely horizontal. Open the wagon coupler by lifting the handle and turning the handle until the coupler opens and disengages from the hitch ball. Lift the wagon coupler slightly to the side of the hitch ball. When lifting, pay attention to the weight of the wagon so you don’t injure yourself. Disconnect the safety cable of the wagon from the towbar of the towing vehicle. Disconnect the wagon’s power plug from the towing vehicle’s power socket and attach it to the bracket on the wagon. Park the wagon on flat and non-slippery ground. Never stop or park the wagon on a sloped or soft surface. When you have parked the wagon in a suitable spot, rotate the support legs down so that they support the wagon on the ground and apply the parking brake. The wagon must be parked and set in a horizontal position, so that the doors and hatches cannot open by themselves and that water or snow that has accumulated on their edges cannot flow into the wagon. The warranty does not cover damages caused if the wagon is not placed according to the instructions.

Image 1. The wagon’s drawbar and the parts that belong to it. 1.=parking brake handle, 2.=jack wheel and crank, 3.=power cord/plug 4.=safety cable, 5.=wagon coupler

Image 2. Corner support leg and crank

Winter use of the wagon and the battery

Note that during winter use of the wagon, more energy is used to maintain the temperature and other functions of the wagon than during the summer season. Make sure that the support legs are set firmly on the ground when snow starts to accumulate on the roof. The roof of the wagon can withstand a load of approx. 30 cm of wet snow. Remove snow from the roof if more accumulates. When removing snow, be careful to avoid damaging the pipe pass-through seals and solar panel cells on the roof.
You can leave the wagon in storage for the winter without heating, but make sure that there is no water left anywhere, where it could break the equipment of the wagon when it freezes; Empty the water tanks of the toilet equipment, the sauna pipe water tanks and the fresh water tanks of the kitchen and toilet, as well as any grey water tanks, hot water heaters and hoses, etc. of water before you allow the temperature of the wagon to drop towards the freezing point.
The wagon has M+S tires installed, which can be used in both summer and winter. Please note that they are not studded tires. When driving, you must note that the grip of the tires is not, necessarily, as good as the grip of the studded tires of the towing vehicle. If a tire bursts, it should be changed in the same way as with a normal car tire. When changing one of the tires, lower each support leg of the wagon to the ground before you start jacking up the wagon into the air at the tire location. The jack should be placed under the axle on which the tire is to be recharged. The tire bolts should be tightened to approx. 90 Nm. The wagon panel must be removed at the location of the tire before the tire can be replaced.

Depending on the equipment supplied, the wagon may also have a battery. The batteries will last for years if they are used, maintained and stored correctly. The battery voltage should not be allowed to drop below 12.3V, especially in winter. A discharged battery may freeze and be damaged, even in normal winter temperatures. In winter, an unused battery should be fully charged (12.7V) and stored in a dry and cool place, but not at minus degrees. The warmer the storage space, the quicker the battery will discharge. You can also connect a battery maintainer to the battery during the winter or fully charge it a few times during the winter. Before using again, fully charge the battery.

Lapelland wagon equipment and devices

Extension cord and power socket

Depending on the equipment supplied, the wagon has either a mains power plug as well as a mains cable or a power current plug and a power current cable. The power plug is located in the front box of the wagon and there is a hole at the bottom of the box for a cable to pass through.

Sauna

Sauna stove and sauna stones
The wagons with saunas come with a Harvia M3 model wood stove as standard. At the time of delivery, the stones have not been placed in the stove. There is storage grease present in the stove, which must be burned off first before the stones are placed there. Burn a couple of stacks of dry chopped wood in the fireplace so that the stove heats up properly and ventilate the wagon at the same time so that the grease fumes can be removed. Then wait for the stove to cool down properly and place the stones on the stove, the largest stones at the bottom and the smallest stones at the top. When packing the stones, leave air gaps in between. → You will get better steam.

The water tank of the stove
There is a water tank (by the chimney) above the stove, where washing water can be heated at the same time as heating the sauna. The tank must always contain water when lighting the stove. The water tank is filled from an opening on the top of the tank and hot water is dispensed from a tap at the bottom of the tank. Be careful not to burn yourself when pouring water into a bucket. Remember to empty the tank, especially in winter, so that the water does not freeze and damage the tank. The top edges of the tank are not watertight in order to avoid a build-up of pressure.

Image 8 Stove chimney water tank 22Ltr.

Benches
The benches in Lapelland’s wagons are thermally modified wood and have been treated with paraffin oil. The benches and oil treatment wear out through use (a normal phenomenon), so retreatment should be performed according to use. The retreatment recommendation is at least once a year.

Sauna ventilation
There is a replacement air valve located on the wall next to the stove. Open the replacement air valve fully when lighting a fire in the sauna fireplace. The sauna also has an exhaust air valve, which is located on the wall near the border of the ceiling. Open the exhaust air valve, at the latest, after using the sauna and burn at least one more load of wood so that the sauna room can dry out fully.

Fireplace and chimney damper

Before the first heating, check that there is no material in the fireplace that does not belong there. The fireplace is lined from the inside with flint and is immediately ready for use. During the first couple of heating times, the fireplace may create a smell of burning as the storage grease burns off. Depending on the weather and the location of the wagon, the draught of the stove may vary greatly. Open the replacement air valve on the wall next to the fireplace fully when you light a fire in the fireplace. Also note that the chimney damper must always be open when using the fireplace. The chimney damper is open when the lever on the chimney is pulled out, and closed when the lever is pushed into the side of the chimney. When lighting the fireplace, use plenty of kindling and burn only dry and, preferably, small pieces of wood. The surface of the fireplace heats up during use, so do not place items on top of the fireplace in order to avoid a risk of fire.

Image 9. Fireplace. Turn the ventilation valve near the fireplace fully open when there is a fire in the fireplace. (Note: the location of the fireplace varies depending on the model of the wagon.

Front box, i.e. technical space

In the wagon, the front box of the wagon is located on top of the drawbar. The front box generally contains an electrical centre, a 12V fuse box, gas bottle, fuel tank, as well as a battery, charger and solar panel accessories.

Image12. The contents of the front box, i.e. the technical space: Part 1.=Power plug Part 2.=Electrical centre, Part 3.=Power socket, Part 4.=Underfloor heating transformer, Part 5.=Connection box for underfloor heating mats, Part 6.=Charger, Part 7.=Inverter, Part 8.=12V fuse box, Part 9.=Solar panel controller, Part 10.=Residual current socket (NOTE. The models and locations of the devices in the technical space may vary depending on the model of the wagon.)

Power plug (Part 1)
The wagon’s power cord is connected to the power plug.

Electrical centre (Part 2)
The electrical centre holds the wagon’s residual-current device and quick-release fuses and other similar parts/components.

Power socket (Part 3)
You can connect, for example, the power cord of a charger to the socket in the front box.
3.4.4 Underfloor heating transformer and connection box for underfloor heating mats (Parts 4 and The transformer and connection box for the underfloor heating mats are located in the front box.

Charger (Part 6)
The charger is already connected to the battery, and it starts charging the battery as soon as the power cord of the wagon is connected to a power source. The charger recognizes the state of the battery and stops charging when the battery is full. The charger has different charging functions and you can find out more about them in the charger’s own user manual. Make sure that the charger regularly receives power to charge the battery. If the battery’s voltage often drops too low, the battery may “die”, which means that it will no longer be able to charge properly. If the wagon will remain unused for a long time, disconnect the cable that goes to the minus pole of the battery from the battery.

Inverter (Part 7)
The inverter in the front box converts the 12V voltage coming from the battery into a 230V voltage.

12V fuse box (Part 8)
The 12 Volt fuses of the wagon are located in the fuse box.

Solar panel controller (Part 9)
The solar panel controller controls the charging voltage coming from the solar panel.

Residual current socket (Part 10)
A residual current socket is necessary in the wagon when the fuses are controlled with a changeover switch.

3.5 Electrical centre and 12V fuse box with voltage display

Electrical centre

Depending on the equipment of the wagon, the electrical centre contains a residual current device (1), fuses (2), KWH meter (2), changeover switch and main power switch (4).
If the wagon’s electricity consumption becomes overloaded, the fuse may trip, causing the supply of electricity to the devices to stop (in this case, the fuse breaker will be in the downwards position). The circuit breaker can be turned back up and if the fuse trips immediately again and repeatedly, there are too many devices using electricity behind that fuse.

If the residual current device trips, it can be returned to the upper position in the same way as the fuses. If the switch does not remain in the upper position, then there is a fault in some electrical device or damage to the wagon’s electrical wiring. In this situation, you cannot use any electrical equipment, and must contact an electrician.
The KWH meter shows the amount of electricity consumed up to that point.

With the change-over switch, you can choose whether to use electricity from the wagon’s battery or from an external power source via an extension cord.
The main power switch cuts off all power to the wagon (only for wagons with a power current).

12V fuse box and voltage display

The front box has a fuse box for 12V fuses and a voltage display when 12V devices have been chosen for the wagon. To open the fuse box, unscrew the screws (4 pcs) at the corners of the box cover.
The number of fuses varies depending on the equipment supplied. The fuses are shaped like flat fuses and their size depends on the devices being used. You can check a fuse by removing the fuse from its holder and seeing if the resistance wire inside the fuse is intact. If the wire is not intact, the fuse is broken and needs to be replaced. When changing a fuse, note that the size of the fuse must remain the same.
The current voltage level of the battery can be seen from the voltage display in the cover of the fuse box. The table below shows the resting voltages of 12 V batteries at a temperature of + 25⁰C. In winter, the battery voltage is slightly lower. If the battery is charged or stressed, the reading will deviate from these values. So check the voltage without charging or when under a load.

Voltage level	12V DC
100%	12.7
90%	12.6
80%	12.5
70%	12.3
60%	12.2
50%	12.1
40%	12
30%	11.8
20%	11.7

10%	11.6
0%	<11.6

Wagon lights
Depending on the equipment supplied, the wagon may have interior and exterior lights that work with wireless switches. The lights also have a dimming function. The operation of circuit breakers in brief; Pressing the top edge of the switch turns the lights on, pressing the bottom edge turns them off. Dimming the lights takes place as follows. First, turn on the lights. Then press the switch at the top again, and the lights will start dimming automatically. You can stop the dimming process at the point you want by pressing the switch at the top again.

Underfloor heating
If comfort underfloor heating is installed in the wagon, its adjustment is performed by using a thermostat located on the inner wall of the wagon. Comfort underfloor heating means that the floor of the wagon feels warm underfoot, but the heating power is not sufficient to maintain the temperature of the entire wagon in colder weather. More detailed instructions on the operation of the thermostat and underfloor heating
can be found in the device’s own user manual. Note! You must not place thick rugs or, for example, beanbags on the floor, which will prevent the transfer of heat from the] underfloor heating to the room air. In this case, the heat may increase too much on the surface of the floor and may damage it. The warranty of the wagon does not cover damage to the floor as a result of such a situation.

Image 16. Underfloor heating thermostat

Electric heaters

Wall fan
The wall heater is switched on by using the red switch on the side of the heater and the adjustment is made with a remote control. Wall radiators are adjusted by using the controls on the side or top of the radiators. Please note that the heating devices must not be covered! For more detailed information on the devices, see the heaters’ own user manual.

Wall radiator
Depending on the model, the wagon has a varying number of radiators of various powers. The radiators on the wall of the wagon keep the wagon warm. Wall radiators are adjusted by using the controls on the side or top of the radiators. Please note that the heating devices must not be covered! For more detailed information on the devices, see the heaters’ own user manual.

Air source heat pump
Depending on the equipment, the wagon may have an air source heat pump. The air source heat pump is operated with the help of a remote control. Read the air source heat pump’s own user manual before using the device.

Kitchen fittings
Depending on the equipment supplied, the wagon may have either an electric kitchen or a gas kitchen.

Electric kitchen
The refrigerator and water tap in the kitchen work with electricity. The sink cabinet has a 20 litre water tank with a 12V submersible pump. The pump starts up with the help of a microswitch when the tap is opened. An electric hot plate is also available as an accessory. A drain pipe passes from the bottom of the sink through the bottom of the wagon to the ground. Read the equipment’s own user manual before use.

Gas kitchen
The refrigerator in the kitchen works with gas and electricity. The fittings have replacement air holes located behind the refrigerator through the bottom of the wagon or the wall for air intake for the gas refrigerator, and the surface of the furniture has an air grille for air circulation purposes. The water tap works with electricity. The sink cabinet has a 20 litre water tank with a 12V submersible pump. The pump starts up with the help of a microswitch when the tap is opened. A two-part gas hob is also installed on the kitchen counter. In the gas kitchen model, the gas bottle is installed in the front box of the wagon, from where the gas is brought via a gas line to the kitchen sink cabinet. The sink cabinet has a gas manifold (image below), where the taps open/close the flow of gas to the refrigerator and stove. Always keep the taps closed when you are not using the equipment. A drain pipe passes from the bottom of the sink through the bottom of the wagon to the ground. Read the equipment’s own user manual before use.

Toilets
There are five different types of toilet types available for wagons; portable toilet, cassette toilet, freezing toilet, incinerating toilets and water toilet.

Portable toilet
The portable toilet is a Portapotti 565. It has a small water tank for flushing the toilet, and the toilet can be emptied by removing the waste tank at the bottom of the device. Read the toilet’s own user manual before use.

Cassette toilet
The cassette toilet is a Thetford C-224 CW. The cassette toilet has a flushing water tank, and flushing water is added by using the filling hatch on the outside wall of the wagon. Waste is also emptied by using the maintenance hatch on the outside wall of the wagon. Read the toilet’s own user manual before use.

Incinerating toilet
The incinerating toilet is a Sunwind El-dorado. Its operation is based on the fact that the device burns the waste generated in the toilet and only a small amount of ash remains. An incinerating toilet requires electricity to work. During the waste burning process, the incinerating toilet requires a great deal of replacement air, so the replacement air valve on the toilet room wall must be open during the combustion process, whereupon the temperature of the toilet area may drop. Read the toilet’s own user manual before use.

A freezing toilet
The freezing toilet is a Separett Freeze. Its operation is based on the freezing of waste so that odours do not arise. The toilet requires a power socket in the space to function. In addition, bio waste bags must be used in the toilet. Read the toilet’s own user manual before use.

Water toilet
A water toilet is equivalent to a regular water toilet connected to municipal technology. The sewerage pipe of the toilet is insulated against freezing. Read the toilet’s own user manual before use.

Solar panel and controller
A solar panel installed on the wagon generates power for the battery in the wagon. In practice, this means that the wagon’s battery can be charged, even if no external electricity source is connected to the wagon. The front box of the wagon has either a separate solar panel controller or, depending on the device, the controller can also be built into the charger. The solar panel is connected to the controller/charger in such a way that it charges the battery whenever there is enough solar energy in the panel and does not need to be controlled separately. More detailed information about the controller and the panel can be found in the device’s own user manual.

Wagon ventilation
The wagon has gravity ventilation and, in some models, a stove fan. In addition, the low windows of the wagons can be opened and equipped with mosquito nets, which can be used to increase the ventilation. See the user manual for the ventilation valves supplied with the wagon.

The exterior door of the wagon and its adjustment
When leaving the factory, the proper functioning of the wooden exterior door of the wagon is tested so that it works correctly when the wagon is straight and the wagon’s support legs are on the ground. However, the frame of the wagon endures the effects of outdoor temperature and humidity changes, as well as seasonal changes, in the same way as fixed buildings. In this case, the exterior door may start to rub against the frames at some point and may feel like it won’t close or open properly anymore. The door can be adjusted both vertically and horizontally by using the adjustment features in the hinges. Also, the lock plate in the frame at the lock slot can be moved in the depth direction either closer to the door or further away. More detailed instructions on door adjustments can be found in the door’s own user manual. NOTE! Due to the usual fluctuation of air humidity and the subsequent possible need for adjustments, wooden doors are not covered by the warranty.

Biodiesel heater Wallas
The Wallas-Biodiesel heater in the wagon is supposed to heat the room air. The fuel tank of the biodiesel heater is located in the front box of the wagon and the control panel is found on the inner wall of the wagon. More detailed instructions on the operation of the heater and temperature adjustments can be found in the heater’s own user manual.

Energy package Economy
Energy package Economy includes a solar panel, a controller, 260Ah battery, 400W inverter, charger and 12V plugs. The lights and one socket work via the battery, so the inverter must be switched on when using them. The 12V plugs are powered directly from the battery.

Energy package Premium
Energy package Premium includes two solar panels, a controller, 260Ah battery, 3000W inverter, charger, toggle switch, kWh meter, and 12V plugs. With the toggle switch, you can choose whether you want to use mains power or battery power. When using mains power, the charger charges the battery, while, when using battery electricity, charging is done with the help of solar panels. There is also a separate kWh meter for both positions of the toggle switch, which can be used to monitor the electricity consumption.

Truma heating system
The Truma heating system heats up water and the room air by using gas or electricity. See the user manuals supplied with the wagon for more detailed instructions.

230 V+ water system
The 230V+ system includes an 80 l fresh water tank, a 50 l hot water heater and a 12V pressurized water pump. See the user manuals supplied with the wagon for more detailed instructions.

Bathroom extractor fan
The bathroom extractor fan operates automatically by measuring the air humidity. When taking a shower, the fan starts and turns off after about 20 minutes. An increase in air humidity caused by reasons other than a shower also starts the fan automatically.

Maintenance painting
The exterior walls of the Lapelland wagons are double painted with Tikkurila’s Vinha paint. The maintenance interval is, as a result, long and our recommendation for repainting is 10-20 years.
If the outside walls of the wagon are painted in a different colour at the customer’s request, the maintenance painting interval may be significantly shorter. For example, we recommend a maintenance interval of 2-5 years for a kulto painted wagon.

Gas-powered appliances and use of gas
Take special care with gas-powered devices so that the gas is not allowed to flow freely into the room air of the wagon and read the user manuals of the devices carefully! The gas bottle is located in the front box of the wagon. The gas bottle may not be used inside the wagon. Always close the gas taps when the gas appliances are not being used. If you detect the smell of gas in the wagon, ventilate the wagon immediately and direct people to exit the wagon.

Wagon warranty and insurances

Lapelland wagons have a two-year warranty. The warranty period begins when possession of the wagon is handed over. Lapelland is responsible for correcting any defects or delivery deficiencies detected during the warranty period, which have been reported within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered. Errors or defects caused by normal wear and tear or the customer’s acts are not covered by the warranty.
If the structure or equipment of the wagon is changed after their delivery, the customer is solely responsible for their functionality and legality.
The warranty does not cover the wagon for those parts where the customer has made or ordered changes after receiving possession of the wagon.

The wagon must hold traffic insurance whenever the wagon is registered and moved. Otherwise, you can insure the wagon with comprehensive insurance or add it to the insurance of the movables of a home or cottage. Please note that if the wagon is insured as personal property, the insurance is only valid for the property whose personal property it is insured for. A wagon purchased through vehicle financing from a financing partner always requires comprehensive insurance with financing security.