How is the Harvia Linear 22 GreenFlame ES installed?
The Harvia Linear 22 GreenFlame ES 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 22 GreenFlame ES need floor protection?
It depends on the floor under the Harvia Linear 22 GreenFlame ES. 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 (Harvia says the WL110 is not for the ES) bedding for the Harvia Linear 22 GreenFlame ES. The Harvia WL100 protective bedding (Protective Bedding SM) is sold separately; it does not come with the stove.
Harvia Linear 22 GreenFlame ES safety distances
Keep at least these distances between the Harvia Linear 22 GreenFlame ES and anything that can burn.
Harvia Linear 22 GreenFlame ES minimum safety distances (Harvia manual Y05-1363-1)
| Top of the stove to the ceiling |
49.8" (1,265 mm) |
| Sides to combustible material |
15.7" (400 mm) |
| Rear to combustible material |
15.0" (380 mm) |
| Front to combustible material |
19.7" (500 mm) |
| To a masonry wall |
2.0" (50 mm) if air can circulate in front and at one side; 3.9" (100 mm) in a recess |
Harvia Linear 22 GreenFlame ES with the WL530 (one side) or WL580 (full) protective sheath (Harvia manual Y05-1363-1)
| Sides |
2.8" (70 mm) |
| Rear |
2.8" (70 mm) |
| Front |
19.7" (500 mm) |
| Sheath to wall |
1.6" (40 mm) |
The shorter side and rear distances apply only with a sheath fitted. Topture does not stock the WL530 or WL580. Without a sheath, use the first table.


Connecting the Harvia Linear 22 GreenFlame ES to a chimney
The Harvia Linear 22 GreenFlame ES 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 22 GreenFlame ES need a first firing?
Yes, outdoors if possible, with the water tank filled. Harvia's manual says to fire the Harvia Linear 22 GreenFlame ES once outside until the paint stops smoking; a first firing indoors produces more smoke in the sauna. Load the stones only after it has cooled.