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Harvia KIP Series Black Electric Sauna Heater w/ Built-In Controls (6kW/ 8kW)

The Harvia KIP in graphite black, 6 or 8 kW for 170–425 cu ft rooms, with thermostat and timer dials on the heater, so no separate control is needed

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  • 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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Model: KIP80B (8 kW)

Perfect for sauna rooms from 250 - 425 ft3

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Description

What is the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls?

The graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls (KIP60B and KIP80B) is a wall-mounted electric sauna heater in a graphite-black casing, with its thermostat and timer on the heater itself, so it needs no separate control unit. It comes in 6 and 8 kW for sauna rooms of 170 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 black KIP's built-in controls work?

The graphite-black 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 graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls

  • Wall-mounted on two lag screws, with a protective stone guard
  • Graphite-black 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
  • 6 and 8 kW on 240 V single-phase power
  • c-UL-us listed; complies with UL 875

The same heater in stainless steel is the Harvia KIP with built-in controls, in 4.5, 6 and 8 kW. The graphite-black KIP with separate control runs from a Xenio wall control instead of dials. The Harvia KIP collection has every KIP heater and package.

Specifications

Which size graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls fits my sauna?

Choose the graphite-black 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.

Graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls, by output (Harvia KIP manual Y05-1516 B, §5.3; net weights from Harvia's product data)
6 kW 8 kW
Harvia model KIP60B KIP80B
Sauna room volume 170–300 cu ft (4.8–8.5 m³) 250–425 cu ft (7.1–12 m³)
Sauna floor area 28–40 sq ft 40–65 sq ft
Current, 240 V single-phase 25.0 A 33.3 A
Cable, 240 V 10/2 AWG 8/2 AWG
Net weight 30.8 lb 31.5 lb
Part number JH60BU1MUL JH80BU1MIUL

Graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls: dimensions, stones and ratings

Graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls, every output
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 Graphite-black 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
Installation

How is the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls installed?

The graphite-black 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.

Graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls safety distances

Keep at least these distances between the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls and walls, benches and anything that can burn.

Graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls minimum distances by output (Harvia KIP manual Y05-1516 B, §5.3 and §6.4)
6 kW 8 kW
Heater side to side wall 4" (100 mm) 5" (125 mm)
Heater to upper bench (horizontal) 4" (100 mm) 5" (125 mm)
Graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls, every output (Harvia KIP manual Y05-1516 B, §5.1 and §6.4)
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 Included

What's in the box with the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls?

  • Graphite-black Harvia KIP electric sauna heater with built-in thermostat and timer (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 graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls needs no separate control unit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What comes with the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls, and what else does it need?
The graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls ships as the heater with its temperature sensor, packed inside the heater's electric box, a wall cover and trim pieces for the sensor wire, mounting screws, two warning signs for the sauna and Harvia's installation manual. Its thermostat and timer are on the heater, so it needs no separate control unit. It does need 44 lb of 2–4 in split-face stones (one box of Harvia AC3000, sold separately), a circuit installed by a licensed electrician and a non-metallic guard rail.
What size graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls does my sauna need?
Choose the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls by the volume of the sauna room: Harvia's KIP manual gives 170–300 cu ft for the 6 kW and 250–425 cu ft for the 8 kW. Harvia adds 1.2 m³ for every square meter of uninsulated brick, glass, concrete or tile wall, about 3.9 cu ft per sq ft, and counts a glass door; a solid-log sauna's volume is multiplied by 1.5. The room must be at least 75 in tall in the US (78 in in Canada) and no more than 90 in. Rooms under 170 cu ft suit the 4.5 kW, which Topture sells in stainless steel.
What electrical supply does the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls need?
The graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls runs on 240 V single-phase power. Harvia's KIP manual lists 25.0 amps for the 6 kW and 33.3 amps for the 8 kW at 240 V. The supply cable runs from the breaker to the heater's own electric box, and Harvia's manual says only a qualified electrician may do the electrical work. For 208 V three-phase power, Topture sells the KIP with separate control and a Xenio CX170-U3-15-XW control instead. Your licensed electrician sizes the breaker and wire from the manual that ships with the heater and your local code.
How do the thermostat and timer on the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls work?
The graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls has two dials on its lower front: a thermostat on the left and a timer on the right. Turning the timer to 1 runs the heater for 1 hour, and the small numbers 1 to 8 delay the start by that many hours, after which it runs for 1 hour; turn the timer back to 1 when you go in if you want longer. The heater does not heat while the thermostat is at its minimum. It has no Wi-Fi, no app and no temperature display: you turn the thermostat down if the sauna gets hotter than you like.
How is the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls installed?
The graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls mounts on the sauna wall on two supplied lag screws, with its bottom 7–12 in above the floor; Harvia does not allow it in a wall recess, and only one electric heater may go in a sauna room. Keep 4 or 5 in, by output, to the side wall and the upper bench and 43.3 in to the ceiling, and install the non-metallic guard rail Harvia requires, at least 2 in from the heater. The temperature sensor mounts on the wall near the heater under its supplied cover; Harvia's manual gives the exact positions.
How long does the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls take to heat up?
The graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls takes 30–60 minutes to heat the sauna, according to Harvia's KIP manual, and that time counts inside the heater's 1-hour timer, so turn the timer dial back to 1 when you go in if you need longer. Harvia's troubleshooting says slow heating calls for checking that the elements glow, that the thermostat is set high enough, that the heater is powerful enough for the room, and that the ventilation is right. Uninsulated brick, glass or tile walls raise the output a room needs. Before the first sauna, run the heater for 5 minutes with the door open to burn off the coating on the elements.
How do you load and maintain the stones in the graphite-black Harvia KIP?
The graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls takes 44 lb (20 kg) of 2–4 in split-face stones, which one box of Harvia AC3000 covers; Harvia names peridotite, olivine diabase, olivine or vulcanite. Harvia's manual says to put the stones in by hand, one by one, so that no heating element shows between or below them, because bare elements are a fire hazard. Check the stones at least once a year, remove debris and broken stones, and replace them all every two years, or sooner with heavy use. Throw only clean water onto the stones; chlorinated water and sea water are prohibited.
What problems can happen with the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls, and how are they avoided?
Most problems Harvia's KIP manual covers for the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls come down to settings, installation and stones. If it will not heat, check the breaker, that the thermostat is turned up from its minimum and the timer dial is set, and the overheat protector, which resets with a button in the heater's electric box once the heater is cool and the breaker is off. Slow heating calls for checking that the elements glow, that the thermostat is set high enough and that the ventilation is right. Panels that darken quickly mean the safety distances are too short or elements show through the stones. Odor during the first uses is normal, and occasional bangs are stones cracking in the heat.
Who makes the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls, and what is it made of?
The graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls is made by Harvia, the Finnish sauna manufacturer. It has a graphite-black casing with a protective stone guard and dual-wall construction, with its thermostat and timer dials on the lower front; the same heater is also sold in stainless steel. The KIP is c-UL-us listed and complies with UL 875. On Harvia's installation drawing it measures 17 in wide, 11 in deep and 25 in high, and Harvia gives net weights of 30.8 lb for the 6 kW and 31.5 lb for the 8 kW.
What warranty does the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls have?
Harvia's manufacturer warranty covers the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls for 2 years, and Harvia adds a third year when the heater is registered on harvia.com within 30 days of purchase. Sauna stones are not covered, and Harvia's terms require the heater to be installed by a qualified electrician, with proof of the installation. Harvia US Inc. is the warrantor in North America; Topture is an authorized Harvia retailer and assists with troubleshooting and warranty coordination.
How does the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls compare with the stainless KIP?
The graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls is the same heater as the stainless KIP with built-in controls in a black casing: the same thermostat and timer dials, 44 lb stone load, room ranges, amps and safety distances. The black version comes in 6 and 8 kW; the stainless one also comes in 4.5 kW for rooms of 100–210 cu ft and is also sold in packages with a box of AC3000 stones. Both are 240 V single-phase, c-UL-us listed to UL 875 and carry the same Harvia warranty.
Where can you buy the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls from an authorized dealer?
Topture is an authorized Harvia retailer and sells the graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls in 6 and 8 kW for 240 V, with a box of AC3000 stones as an option, as well as the stainless KIP heaters and KIP packages. Topture adds Lifetime Expert Support, help with troubleshooting and warranty coordination, free shipping on orders over $200 within the continental US, financing through Shop Pay Installments at checkout, and a 30-day return window.
What does a graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls cost in total, delivered?
The delivered cost of a graphite-black Harvia KIP with built-in controls from Topture is the heater price plus one 44 lb box of AC3000 stones; it needs no separate control. Topture has free shipping on orders over $200 within the continental US, so a KIP order ships free there. Budget separately for a licensed electrician and a non-metallic guard rail. Compare delivered totals, because some listings price the heater without its stones. Financing is available through Shop Pay Installments at checkout.

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Your electric sauna heater, done the right way.

  • 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
Includes $348 in free bonuses
The Sauna Mastery Protocol Digital Guide
The Sauna Mastery Protocol Digital Guide
$49 FREE
Full-Value Freight Protection
Full-Value Freight Protection
$299 FREE

*Eligible returns must be requested within 30 days of delivery. Restocking and freight charges apply, and some items are final sale. See the Refund Policy.