HUUM HIVE Wood Series Wood Burning Sauna Stove
Wood-burning HUUM HIVE Wood sauna stove, 13 or 17 kW for 212–565 cu ft rooms, holding 199–287 lb of stones, with a 17 LS model fired from the next room
- 199 lb (13 kW) or 287 lb (17 kW) of stones for long, mild steam
- Burns wood logs; no electrical connection needed
- 17 LS is loaded from an adjacent room through the wall
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- Description
- Specifications
- Installation
- What's Included
- Documents
- Warranty
What is the HUUM HIVE Wood sauna stove?
The HUUM HIVE Wood is a wood-burning sauna stove from HUUM of Estonia, built around a round steel frame that holds the stones: 199 lb (90 kg) on the HIVE Wood 13 and 287 lb (130 kg) on the HIVE Wood 17 and 17 LS. The 13 kW model heats sauna rooms of 212–459 cu ft and the 17 kW models 283–565 cu ft. It burns wood logs only and needs no electrical connection; the stones and a chimney are bought separately.
The round design puts the stones on show, and HUUM says the large stone mass gives long-lasting, mild steam. A 0.2 in (5 mm) stainless-steel flame tamer lines the firebox, and the glass door shows the fire. HUUM's manual says the stove suits both a dry sauna and one with steam from water on the stones.
What is the HIVE Wood 17 LS?
The HUUM HIVE Wood 17 LS is the 17 kW stove with an extended firebox that passes through a non-combustible wall, so the fire is loaded and tended from an adjacent room while the stones heat the sauna. It has the same room range and stone capacity as the HIVE Wood 17, and HUUM's manual sets extra rules for the wall opening and the floor in front of the door.
HUUM HIVE Wood key features
- Round steel frame for 199 lb (HIVE Wood 13) or 287 lb (HIVE Wood 17 and 17 LS) of stones
- 0.2 in (5 mm) stainless-steel flame tamer and a glass firebox door
- Chimney connection on top, through a 4.53 in (115 mm) flue outlet
- HIVE Wood 17 LS loaded from an adjacent room
- Tested to EN 15821:2010, the European standard for multi-firing sauna stoves heated with wood logs; total efficiency 67% (13 kW) and 66% (17 kW)
- Made in Estonia by HUUM
Which HUUM HIVE Wood size fits my sauna?
Choose the HUUM HIVE Wood by the volume of your sauna room: the HIVE Wood 13 for 212–459 cu ft (6–13 m³) and the HIVE Wood 17 or 17 LS for 283–565 cu ft (8–16 m³), per HUUM's manual. Where both fit, the 17 holds more stones and takes longer logs; the 17 LS is for a sauna fired from the next room.
| HIVE Wood 13 | HIVE Wood 17 | HIVE Wood 17 LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUUM part number | H1008012 | H1009012 | H1010012 |
| Nominal output | 13 kW | 17 kW | 17 kW |
| Sauna room volume | 212–459 cu ft (6–13 m³) | 283–565 cu ft (8–16 m³) | 283–565 cu ft (8–16 m³) |
| Stone capacity | 199 lb (90 kg) | 287 lb (130 kg) | 287 lb (130 kg) |
| Stones needed (not included) | 6 boxes × 33 lb | 9 boxes × 33 lb | 9 boxes × 33 lb |
| Height | 29.6 in (750 mm) | 29.6 in (750 mm) | 29.6 in (750 mm) |
| Width (frame diameter) | 17.7 in (450 mm) | 21.9 in (555 mm) | 21.9 in (555 mm) |
| Best log length | 11.8 in (30 cm) | 15.7 in (40 cm) | 15.7 in (40 cm) |
| Wood per load | Up to 19 lb (8.6 kg), in up to three parts | Up to 23.4 lb (10.6 kg), in up to three parts | Up to 23.4 lb (10.6 kg), in up to three parts |
| Flue gas temperature | 806°F (430°C) | 829°F (443°C) | 829°F (443°C) |
| Total efficiency | 67% | 66% | 66% |
| Fire loaded from | The sauna room | The sauna room | An adjacent room, through a non-combustible wall |
HUUM HIVE Wood construction and chimney requirements
| Stones | Not included: 6 boxes × 33 lb (HIVE Wood 13) or 9 boxes (HIVE Wood 17 and 17 LS) of 2–4 in stones |
|---|---|
| Chimney kit | Not included: three HUUM kits fit (Thru-Wall H3102, barrel roof H3101, Thru-Angled Ceiling H3100); connection by a specialist |
| Floor protection | Not included: Protective Bed S (HIVE Wood 13) or Bed L (HIVE Wood 17) for a wood or other combustible floor; for the 17 LS, fire-resistant protection in front of the door |
| Electrical connection | None needed |
| Fuel | Wood logs only, 3.1–5.9 in (8–15 cm) across |
| Flame tamer | 0.2 in (5 mm) stainless steel |
| Outer casing | Heat-resistant paint that reaches its final protection during the first firing |
| Door | Glass door; the tempered glass is not covered by HUUM's warranty |
| Flue outlet | 4.53 in (115 mm), on top of the stove |
| Chimney | Temperature class T600; at least 15.81 sq in (10,200 mm²) cross-section and 12 Pa draught; its own flue, not shared with another furnace |
| Ventilation openings | At least 12.17 sq in (7,850 mm²) |
| Standard | EN 15821:2010 |
| Made in | Estonia (HUUM Sauna OÜ) |
| Warranty | 3 years private use, 1 year commercial use (HUUM); the door glass, ash grate and stones are excluded |
How is the HUUM HIVE Wood installed?
The HUUM HIVE Wood stands on a non-combustible floor strong enough to carry the stove and its 199 or 287 lb of stones, and HUUM's manual says only a specialist may connect it to the chimney; HUUM also recommends a specialist lay the stones. Installation must follow your local building and fire-safety rules.
HUUM HIVE Wood safety distances
Keep at least these distances from the HIVE Wood to combustible materials. HUUM's reflectors, Reflect HM for the HIVE Wood 13 and Reflect H for the HIVE Wood 17 and 17 LS, let the stove sit at half the safety distance from the wall.
| HIVE Wood 13 | HIVE Wood 17 and 17 LS | |
|---|---|---|
| A: each side | 7.48 in (190 mm) | 19.7 in (500 mm) |
| B: behind the stove | 9.8 in (250 mm) | 19.7 in (500 mm) |
| C: in front of the door | 35.5 in (900 mm) | 39.4 in (1,000 mm) |
| Above the stove | 47.3 in (1,200 mm) | 47.3 in (1,200 mm) |
- In a niche of non-combustible material such as stone or concrete, leave at least 4 in (100 mm) between the wall and the stove for air movement
- A single heat barrier halves the distance to combustible materials and a double barrier quarters it; leave at least 1.2 in (30 mm) between the barrier and the surface it protects
- No electrical equipment or wiring may sit inside the stove's safety area
What floor does the HIVE Wood need?
HUUM's manual requires a non-combustible floor with the carrying capacity for the stove and its stones. On a wood or other combustible floor, HUUM's protective bedding increases safety, and HUUM also recommends it over water underfloor-heating pipes: Protective Bed S for the HIVE Wood 13 and Protective Bed L for the HIVE Wood 17. HUUM's bedding is not made for LS models.
What chimney does the HIVE Wood need?
The HIVE Wood's flue outlet is on top of the stove, 4.53 in (115 mm) across. HUUM's manual calls for a T600 chimney with at least 15.81 sq in (10,200 mm²) of cross-section and 12 Pa of draught, joined with metal flue pipes with smooth elbows and venting into its own flue: a flue shared with another furnace is not permitted. Only a specialist may connect the stove to the chimney. Three HUUM chimney kits fit the HIVE Wood:
- HUUM Thru-Wall Chimney Kit (H3102): off the top of the stove, 90° through the wall and up the outside wall
- HUUM flat-or-curved-roof chimney kit (H3101): straight up through a roof that is also the ceiling, flat or curved (barrel), sealed by a universal rubber roof flashing
- HUUM Thru-Angled Ceiling Chimney Kit (H3100): straight up through the ceiling and a roof pitched 0–20°
HUUM's Thru-Wall Backside Connection kit is for the HIVE Flow's rear outlet, not the HIVE Wood. HUUM leaves the chimney's height to local fire-safety regulations; HUUM extension pipes lengthen a kit where needed. Keep the kit's single-wall parts at least 19.7 in (500 mm) and double-wall parts at least 2 in (50 mm) from combustible materials.
Installing the HIVE Wood 17 LS through a wall
- The firebox passes through a non-combustible wall, such as stone or concrete; HUUM recommends insulating the opening with mineral wool or similar
- Leave at least 0.4 in (10 mm) around the firebox for air movement, so add 0.8 in (20 mm) to HUUM's Table 1 height D (18.1 in) and width G (11.8 in) when sizing the opening
- If the floor in front of the firebox door is combustible, install fire-resistant floor protection 23.63 in (600 mm) wider than the door and at least 15.75 in (400 mm) deep
- HUUM's protective bedding is not made for LS models
First firing
Fire the stove outdoors once before installing it: HUUM's manual says the heat-resistant paint on the outer casing gives off an unpleasant odor while it cures during the first firing, and a short piece of flue on the smoke outlet improves the draft. Until then, handle the painted metal carefully to avoid scratches.
Firing and caring for the HIVE Wood
- Burn wood logs only. HUUM finds 11.8 in (30 cm) logs for the HIVE Wood 13 and 15.7 in (40 cm) logs for the HIVE Wood 17 best, 3.1–5.9 in (8–15 cm) across, with some small, easily lit pieces at the start
- Open the ash tray up to 0.4 in (10 mm) while lighting, then close it to 0.08–0.12 in (2–3 mm) depending on the draught, and keep the door closed except to add wood
- If the firebox glows red, the stove is overheating: close the ash tray completely, keep the door shut and, if possible, cut off air to the room. HUUM does not cover metal deformed by overheating
- Empty the ash tray before each firing, clean the stove's heating surfaces at least every 20 uses and have the chimney and flues cleaned at least once a year
- Wash the stones before laying them; HUUM recommends a specialist lay them. Ceramic stones can shorten the stove's life, and crumbled stones should be replaced once a year
- Keep water off the hot door glass, and don't throw salt water, hard water or iron-rich water on the stove
- HUUM gives no fixed heat-up time: it depends on the wall materials, the room's size and the stove's output
What's in the box with the HUUM HIVE Wood?
- HUUM HIVE Wood wood-burning sauna stove (HIVE Wood 13, 17 or 17 LS)
- Installation and user instructions
What you need separately
- Sauna stones: 6 boxes (HIVE Wood 13) or 9 boxes (HIVE Wood 17 and 17 LS) of HUUM Stones 24, rounded 2–4 in (5–10 cm) stones, 33 lb per box
- A HUUM chimney kit, connected by a specialist, plus extension pipes if local rules call for a taller chimney
- On a wood or other combustible floor: Protective Bed S (HIVE Wood 13) or Protective Bed L (HIVE Wood 17); for the 17 LS, fire-resistant floor protection in front of the door, as HUUM's manual describes
- Optional: the Reflect HM (HIVE Wood 13) or Reflect H (HIVE Wood 17 and 17 LS) reflector, and the HUUM Cage HSTV stone cage
Topture also sells the HIVE Wood as packages with the stones and your choice of chimney kit: the HIVE Wood 13 kW package and HIVE Wood 17 kW package add the matching protective bed, and the HIVE Wood 17 LS package comes without one. Every HIVE Wood model, as a stove and as a package, is in the HUUM HIVE Wood collection.
HUUM's manufacturer warranty covers the HIVE Wood for 3 years of private use or 1 year of commercial use; it excludes the door glass, the ash grate and the stones.
HUUM warranty periods
HUUM's limited warranty (Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions, US, v2) covers new HUUM products bought from HUUM or its authorized dealers, such as Topture, against defects in materials and workmanship. The period starts on the date the end user buys the product.
| HUUM product | Private use | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|
| Electric sauna heaters | 3 years | 1 year |
| Wood-burning sauna stoves | 3 years | 1 year |
| Control units (UKU) | 3 years | 1 year |
| Spare parts | 1 year | 1 year |
HUUM counts as commercial use a business using the product commercially, a private owner using it commercially, or a private owner using it for more than 1,500 hours in 12 months.
What the warranty does not cover
- Heating elements of electric heaters
- HUUM accessories, such as rails, reflectors, flanges, protective bedding and chimney parts
- Door glass and ash grate of wood-burning stoves
- Sauna stones
- All controller sensors
- Damage from a heater that is the wrong size for the room, from unsuitable stones, or from installation, use or maintenance that does not follow HUUM's manuals
What keeps the warranty in effect
- Inspect the product when it arrives and report any visible damage within 7 days, with photos, before installing it.
- Install it following HUUM's manual and local building, electrical and fire codes. An electric product must be connected by a licensed electrician, with proof of the installation.
- Report a defect within 30 days of finding it. For products bought from Topture, report it to Topture, which passes the claim to HUUM and helps with troubleshooting.





