How is the Harvia Pro 26 installed?
The Harvia Pro 26 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 Pro 26 need floor protection?
It depends on the floor under the Harvia Pro 26. 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 WL100 or WL110 bedding for the Harvia Pro 26. The Harvia WL110 protective bedding (Protective Bedding LG) is sold separately; it does not come with the stove.
Harvia Pro 26 safety distances
Keep at least these distances between the Harvia Pro 26 and anything that can burn.
Harvia Pro 26 minimum safety distances (Harvia manual Y05-1330-1)
| Top of the stove to the ceiling |
50.4" (1,280 mm) |
| Sides to combustible material |
14.8" (375 mm) |
| Rear to combustible material |
14.8" (375 mm) |
| Front to combustible material |
14.8" (375 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 Pro 26 with the WL700 (one side) or WL750 (three sides) protective sheath (Harvia manual Y05-1330-1)
| Sides |
2.9" (73 mm) |
| Rear |
2.9" (73 mm) |
| Front |
20.7" (526 mm) |
| Sheath to wall |
1.2" (30 mm) |
The shorter side and rear distances apply only with a sheath fitted. With a sheath, the front distance grows to 20.7" (526 mm). Topture stocks the WL750; the one-sided WL700 is not stocked. Without a sheath, use the first table.
Connecting the Harvia Pro 26 to a chimney
The Harvia Pro 26 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 Pro 26 need a first firing?
Yes, outdoors. Harvia's manual says to fire the Harvia Pro 26 once outside before its first sauna, until the paint on the stove stops smoking, and to load the stones only after it has cooled.