How is the Harvia Pro 20 SL installed?
The Harvia Pro 20 SL stands on its adjustable legs with its fire chamber pushed through an opening in a concrete or brick wall. Harvia's manual calls for an opening at least 15.9" (405 mm) wide and 19.1" (485 mm) high from the floor, in a wall no more than 4.7" (120 mm) thick; the opening changes if protective bedding is used. 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 Pro 20 SL need floor protection?
It depends on the floor under the Harvia Pro 20 SL. 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. On the loading side, a combustible floor in front of the stove door needs a non-combustible plate at least 17.7" × 31.5" (450 × 800 mm), as Harvia's manual draws it. Harvia's manual names the WL100 bedding for the Harvia Pro 20 SL. The Harvia WL100 protective bedding (Protective Bedding SM) is sold separately; it does not come with the stove.
Harvia Pro 20 SL safety distances
Keep at least these distances between the Harvia Pro 20 SL and anything that can burn.
Harvia Pro 20 SL minimum safety distances (Harvia manual Y05-1394-1)
| Top of the stove to the ceiling |
51.2" (1,300 mm) |
| Sides to combustible material |
11.8" (300 mm) |
| Rear to combustible material |
11.8" (300 mm) |
| Front to combustible material |
11.8" (300 mm) |
| To the masonry wall around the stove |
3.9" (100 mm) |
Harvia Pro 20 SL with the WL500 (one side) or WL550 (three sides) protective sheath (Harvia manual Y05-1394-1)
| Sides |
2.4" (62 mm) |
| Sheath to wall |
1.2" (30 mm) |
The shorter side distance applies only with a sheath fitted; the one-sided WL500 shortens only the side it covers. Without a sheath, use the first table.
Connecting the Harvia Pro 20 SL to a chimney
The Harvia Pro 20 SL connects at the top only 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. For North American 6" chimney pipe, the Harvia WZ115155 pipe adapter (sold separately) adapts the opening.
Does the Harvia Pro 20 SL need a first firing?
Yes, outdoors if possible. Harvia's manual says to fire the Harvia Pro 20 SL body outside until it stops smoking, then install it, load the stones and heat the sauna once to bathing temperature with good ventilation until any smoke stops.