How is the Harvia Linear 18 Compact installed?
The Harvia Linear 18 Compact stands on its adjustable legs, on a floor strong enough to carry it, inside the safety distances below, and connects to a T600 chimney. Harvia's manual says all local regulations apply, that the stove is not suitable for a shared flue, that no electrical devices, wires or combustible materials may sit within the safety distances, and that the local fire authorities can give detailed fire-safety requirements. Harvia's installation manual, under Documents, gives the step-by-step installation, the chimney connection details and the wood loads.
Does the Harvia Linear 18 Compact need floor protection?
It depends on the floor under the Harvia Linear 18 Compact. A bare concrete floor at least 2.4" (60 mm) thick needs no protection. A tile floor needs Harvia protective bedding or similar heat-radiation protection, because the adhesives and waterproofing under tile do not resist the stove's heat. A floor made of combustible material needs the bedding too, plus non-combustible protection in front of the stove door. Harvia's manual names the WX018 or WL100 bedding for the Harvia Linear 18 Compact. The Harvia WL100 protective bedding (Protective Bedding SM) is sold separately; it does not come with the stove.
Harvia Linear 18 Compact safety distances
Keep at least these distances between the Harvia Linear 18 Compact and anything that can burn.
Harvia Linear 18 Compact minimum safety distances (Harvia manual Y05-1174)
| Top of the stove to the ceiling |
51.2" (1,300 mm), or 41.3" (1,050 mm) under a non-combustible ceiling shield with a 1.2" (30 mm) air gap |
| Walls beside and behind the stove body |
3.6" (92 mm) |
| Walls above the level of the stove top |
11.8" (300 mm) |
| Front to combustible material |
11.8" (300 mm) |
| To a non-combustible wall |
2.0" (50 mm) |
Connecting the Harvia Linear 18 Compact to a chimney
The Harvia Linear 18 Compact connects at the top or the rear through a 4.5" (115 mm) opening, to a chimney of temperature class T600 with a flue at least 4.3" (110 mm) across; it cannot share a flue with another fireplace. The Harvia WHP1500 chimney kit (sold separately) fits the top opening, and its page gives the roof and clearance requirements. The rear opening connects to a masonry flue. For North American 6" chimney pipe, the Harvia WZ115155 pipe adapter (sold separately) adapts the opening.
Does the Harvia Linear 18 Compact need a first firing?
Yes, outdoors. Harvia's manual says to fire the Harvia Linear 18 Compact once outside before its first sauna, until the paint on the stove stops smoking, and to load the stones only after it has cooled.