Harvia KIP45W KIP Series 4.5KW Sauna Heater, Stainless Steel

The Harvia KIP 4.5kW Sauna Heater has a dual wall construction that allows the exterior to remain cool to the touch and heats up fast. This traditional stainless steel heater is engineered for home saunas from 100 to 210 cubic feet (CF).

Required control and sauna stones 50 lbs (1 box) sold separately.

⚠️ This product requires other components to function and be installed successfully. View the required components

Description

Includes:

• Sauna Heater
• Installation and Operation Manual
• 1-Year Limited Warranty (Consumer Use) and 1-Year Limited Warranty (Commercial Use)

Features

• Wall-mounted design
  
• Dual wall keeps exterior cool to the touch
• Industrial grade, serviceable heating elements
• Direct rock-to-heating element contact
• Stainless steel construction
• Designed, engineered, and made in Finland
• 44 pound stone capacity (required 1 box sold separately)
• Dimensions: 16.1"W (40.9 cm) x 11"D (27.9 cm) x 23.6"H (59.9 cm)
• Limited 1-year warranty (consumer use) and limited 1-year warranty (commercial use)

Specifications

Heater Specifications

• Room Size Compatibility: Designed for sauna rooms between 100–210 cu. ft., providing consistent, even heat coverage.
• Heating Power: Rated at 4500W for fast warm-up times and stable temperature performance.
• Voltage Options: Supports both 240V and 208V electrical configurations for flexible installation.
• Phase Compatibility: Operates on single-phase (1) or three-phase (3) power depending on installation requirements.
• Amperage Draw: 18.8A at 240V or 12.5A at 208V for efficient electrical performance.
• Circuit Breaker: Refer to the Installation and Operation Manual for proper breaker sizing and configuration.
• Wire Size (AWG): Compatible with 10/2 + 14/2 or 14/3 + 14/2 wiring setups
• Safety Listing: ETL certified for verified electrical safety and compliance. 

Installation Requirements

• Minimum Ceiling Height: Requires at least 75" (190 cm) of vertical clearance for safe operation.
• Safety Distance Front to Back: See the Installation and Operation Manual for exact clearance requirements.
• Safety Distance Left to Right: Refer to the Installation and Operation Manual for proper side clearances.

Stone & Heating Chamber

• Stone Capacity: Holds up to 44 lbs (20 kg) of sauna stones for optimal heat retention and steam production.
• Stone Size Range: Designed for stones sized between 2" and 4" (5–10 cm).

Dimensions & Weight

• Width: 16.1" (40.9 cm)
• Depth: 11" (27.9 cm)
• Height: 23.6" (59.9 cm)
• Unit Weight: 29 lbs (13.2 kg)
• Shipping Weight with Stones: 73 lbs (33.1 kg)

Warranty

WARRANTY PERIODS, FAMILY USE 

• Sauna heaters, steam generators, heating products and control units (All sauna types, including heating elements): 2 years (+1 extra year for registered electrical sauna heaters)
• Hot tubs and cold tubs: 2 years 
• Accessories*: 2 years 
• Saunas (All sauna types, including frames, panels, doors, and hinges): 2 years (Covers only manufacturing defects)
• Spare parts: 1 year

WARRANTY PERIODS, NON-CONSUMER OR COMMERCIAL USE

• Electrical heaters, steam generators and control units (All sauna types, excluding heating elements and parts and components subject to wear and tear): 2 years
• Woodburning heaters: 6 months
• Hot tubs and cold tubs: 6 months
• Accessories*: 1 year
• Spare parts (Excluding heating elements): 1 year
• Heating elements (Including spare part heating elements): 6 months
• Saunas (All sauna types, including frames, panels, doors, and hinges): 1 year (Covers only manufacturing defects)

*Excluding small item accessories such as pails, ladles, textiles, indicators and sauna stones.

Manuals

Installation and Operation Manual

Spec Sheet

Sizing Your Harvia