Harvia KIP Series Electric Heater with Built-In Time and Temperature Controls (4.5kW/ 6kW/ 8kW)
Wall-mounted Harvia KIP electric sauna heater, 4.5–8 kW for 100–425 cu ft rooms, with thermostat and timer dials on the heater
In stock
Estimated delivery
7–12 days after you order
In stock
Estimated delivery
7–12 days after you order
In stock
Estimated delivery
7–12 days after you order
- Thermostat and 1-hour timer dials on the heater, no separate control unit
- Delayed start of up to 8 hours on the timer dial
- 44 lb of 2–4" stones behind a protective stone guard
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- Description
- Specifications
- Installation
- What's Included
- Documents
- Warranty
What is the Harvia KIP with built-in controls?
The Harvia KIP with built-in controls (KIP45B, KIP60B and KIP80B) is a wall-mounted stainless-steel electric sauna heater, with its thermostat and timer on the heater itself, so it needs no separate control unit. It comes in 4.5, 6 and 8 kW for sauna rooms of 100 to 425 cu ft on 240 V single-phase power, and holds 44 lb (20 kg) of 2–4" stones behind a protective stone guard.
How do the Harvia KIP's built-in controls work?
The Harvia KIP with built-in controls has two dials on the lower front of the heater: a thermostat on the left and a timer on the right. The timer switches the heater on for 1 hour; its small numbers, 1 to 8, delay the start by that many hours, after which the heater runs for 1 hour. The heater does not heat while the thermostat is at its minimum. Harvia counts the sauna's heat-up time inside that hour, so you turn the timer back to 1 when you go in if you want longer. The heater has no Wi-Fi and no app.
Key features of the Harvia KIP with built-in controls
- Wall-mounted on two lag screws, with a protective stone guard
- Stainless-steel casing with dual-wall construction (Harvia)
- Thermostat and 1-hour timer dials on the heater, with a delayed start of up to 8 hours
- 44 lb (20 kg) of 2–4" split-face stones: one box of Harvia AC3000
- 4.5, 6 and 8 kW on 240 V single-phase power
- c-UL-us listed; complies with UL 875
The same heater without dials is the Harvia KIP with separate control, which runs from a Xenio wall control. The KIP with built-in controls also comes as a graphite-black KIP with built-in controls in 6 and 8 kW, and with a box of AC3000 stones included it is sold as the KIP 4.5 kW, KIP 6 kW and KIP 8 kW packages with built-in controls. The Harvia KIP collection has every KIP heater and package.
Which size Harvia KIP with built-in controls fits my sauna?
Choose the Harvia KIP with built-in controls by the volume of your sauna room. Harvia's manual adds 1.2 m³ for every square meter of uninsulated brick, glass block, glass, concrete or tile wall, about 3.9 cu ft per sq ft, and a glass door counts: its example is a 10 m³ room with a glass door, which needs the output of a 12 m³ room. Multiply the volume of a solid-log sauna by 1.5.
| 4.5 kW | 6 kW | 8 kW | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvia model | KIP45B | KIP60B | KIP80B |
| Sauna room volume | 100–210 cu ft (2.8–6 m³) | 170–300 cu ft (4.8–8.5 m³) | 250–425 cu ft (7.1–12 m³) |
| Sauna floor area | 16–30 sq ft | 28–40 sq ft | 40–65 sq ft |
| Current, 240 V single-phase | 18.8 A | 25.0 A | 33.3 A |
| Cable, 240 V | 10/2 AWG | 10/2 AWG | 8/2 AWG |
| Net weight | 30 lb | 30.8 lb | 31.5 lb |
| Part number | JH45BU1UL | JH60BU1UL | JH80BU1IUL |
Harvia KIP with built-in controls: dimensions, stones and ratings
| Dimensions | 17" W × 11" D × 25" H (Harvia installation drawing) |
|---|---|
| Stones | 44 lb (20 kg) of 2–4" (5–10 cm) split-face stones: one box of Harvia AC3000 |
| Power supply | 240 V single-phase, 50/60 Hz |
| Controls | Thermostat dial and 1-hour timer dial on the heater; delayed start of up to 8 hours |
| Heat-up time | 30–60 minutes, which Harvia counts inside the 1-hour timer |
| Mounting | Wall-mounted; not in a wall recess |
| Materials | Stainless-steel casing with a protective stone guard, dual-wall construction (Harvia) |
| Certification | c-UL-us listed; complies with UL 875 |
| Warranty | 2-year manufacturer warranty; Harvia adds a third year when the heater is registered on harvia.com within 30 days of purchase; stones are not covered |
How is the Harvia KIP with built-in controls installed?
The Harvia KIP with built-in controls mounts on the sauna wall on two supplied lag screws, with its bottom 7–12" (178–305 mm) above the floor. Harvia does not allow it in a wall recess, and a sauna room takes only one electric heater. The supply cable runs from the breaker to the heater's own electric box, so there is no separate control unit to place; the temperature sensor, packed inside that electric box, mounts on the sauna wall near the heater under its supplied cover. Harvia's KIP manual says only a qualified electrician may do the electrical work. Your licensed electrician sizes the breaker and wire from the manual that ships with the heater and your local code. Harvia's installation manual, under Documents, gives the exact screw, sensor and wiring positions.
Harvia KIP with built-in controls safety distances
Keep at least these distances between the Harvia KIP with built-in controls and walls, benches and anything that can burn.
| 4.5 kW | 6 kW | 8 kW | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heater side to side wall | 3" (75 mm) | 4" (100 mm) | 5" (125 mm) |
| Heater to upper bench (horizontal) | 3" (75 mm) | 4" (100 mm) | 5" (125 mm) |
| Non-metallic guard rail, front and sides | Required, at least 2" (50 mm) from the heater: the caution label on the heater says one shall be installed |
|---|---|
| Lower bench beside the heater | At least 2" (50 mm) from the heater front, if the bench top is at least 1" (25 mm) below the top of the heater |
| Wall to front of the lower bench | At least 13" (329 mm) |
| Top of the heater to the ceiling | At least 43.3" (1,100 mm) |
| Bottom of the heater to the floor | 7–12" (178–305 mm) |
| Sauna room height | At least 75" (USA) or 78" (Canada); ceiling no higher than 90" |
Does the sauna room need ventilation?
Yes. Harvia's KIP manual calls for six air changes an hour, through a supply-air vent and a mandatory exhaust vent near the floor; the manual gives their positions and sizes.
What's in the box with the Harvia KIP with built-in controls?
- Harvia KIP electric sauna heater with built-in thermostat and timer (4.5, 6 or 8 kW, 240 V single-phase, by the option you choose)
- Temperature sensor, packed inside the heater's electric box, with its wall cover and trim pieces for the sensor wire
- Mounting screws
- Two signs for the sauna: "Reduce the risk of fire" and "Reduce the risk of overheating"
- Installation and user manual
What you need separately
- One 44 lb box of Harvia AC3000 2–4" split-face stones
- The circuit and wiring from your panel to the heater, installed by a licensed electrician
- A non-metallic guard rail around the heater, at least 2" from it
The Harvia KIP with built-in controls needs no separate control unit. To buy the heater and the stones in one order, see the KIP packages with built-in controls in the Harvia KIP collection.
