What is Harvia KIP Black?
Harvia KIP Black is a wall-mounted heater from Harvia with 6-8 kW output and 44 lb stone capacity.
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Harvia KIP Black sauna heater specs and 3D room planner
Use this manual-checked Harvia KIP Black product page to compare the kW range, adjusted room volume, clearances, controller package, rocks, and buying path before you open the sauna in the designer.
Harvia KIP Black is a wall-mounted heater from Harvia for 170-425 cu ft adjusted sauna rooms. Key planning facts: 6-8 kW output, 44 lb stone capacity, and 75" minimum finished ceiling guidance, and controller guidance: Built-in controls or Harvia Xenio wall control, by model.
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Quick answers
What sauna room size fits Harvia KIP Black?
The published adjusted room-volume range is 170-425 cu ft. Add glass, tile, stone, brick, concrete, or log exposure before choosing the final kW row.
What clearances does Harvia KIP Black need?
Plan 4.00"-5.00" side/back clearance, 4.00"-5.00" front clearance, and a 75" minimum finished ceiling check before placing benches or glass.
Which controller works with Harvia KIP Black?
Current controller guidance: Built-in controls or Harvia Xenio wall control, by model. Match the controller, relay or power unit, and voltage to the selected kW row before ordering.
Where should I start with Harvia KIP Black?
Use the 3D designer to validate the room, benches, openings, clearances, and material schedule, then use Sauna Marketplace for the current package and buying path.
Harvia KIP Black size and clearance table
| Variant | Power | Room volume | Dimensions | Rocks | Side/back | Front | Minimum ceiling | Controller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 kW6 kW | 6 kW | 170-300 cu ft | 16.3" W x 10.9" D x 23.4" H | 44 lb | 4.00" | 4.00" | 75" | Built-in controls or Harvia Xenio wall control, by model |
| 8 kW8 kW | 8 kW | 250-425 cu ft | 16.3" W x 10.9" D x 23.4" H | 44 lb | 5.00" | 5.00" | 75" | Built-in controls or Harvia Xenio wall control, by model |
Best fit
- 6-8 kW Harvia heater family for 170-425 cu ft adjusted hot rooms.
- Wall-mounted layouts where the heater footprint, front clearance, and bench approach are planned before ordering.
- 44 lb stone capacity with Built-in controls or Harvia Xenio wall control, by model controller guidance.
- Rooms that can meet the 75" minimum finished ceiling check for the selected size row.
- Wall blocking, cladding buildup, and heater bottom height should be resolved before paneling goes in.
Designer checks
- Size the room by adjusted volume, including the 3.94 cu ft per sq ft for glass, stone, tile, brick, concrete, or similar cold surfaces rule where it applies.
- Validate side/back clearance 4.00"-5.00", front clearance 4.00"-5.00", and bench setback before finalizing benches.
- Check the 75" minimum finished ceiling against the room height.
- Carry the selected Built-in controls or Harvia Xenio wall control, by model package into the material schedule and heater placement notes.
Package notes
- Harvia KIP wall-mounted heater body
- 44 lb; 50 lb Sauna Stones for Harvia KIP
- External temperature sensor for KIP-W controller models
- 50 lb Sauna Stones for Harvia KIP
- Harvia White Rocks Upgrade
Manual-backed facts
Source
Harvia KIP Black — North America manual
source: Harvia KIP Owner’s/Operator’s Manual (KIP-B/W US/Canada manual 02052023/Y05-0623; checked May 18, 2026)
Mounting
Wall-mounted
Floor clearance shows the minimum bottom height where the manual lists one.
Model numbers
6 kW / 8 kW
Useful when the store name and manual model number are not identical.
Room volume range
170-425 cu ft
Use adjusted sauna volume after cold surfaces, not just geometric room volume.
Cold-surface adder
3.94 cu ft per sq ft for glass, stone, tile, brick, concrete, or similar cold surfaces
The calculator applies the brand-family coefficient before selecting a heater size.
Minimum finished ceiling
75"
Computed from body height, floor clearance, top clearance, and the manual minimum room height.
Maximum room height
96"
Sizes with a maximum ceiling should not be stretched beyond this value without manufacturer review.
Electrical/control
240 V single phase, 208 V three phase; Built-in controls or Harvia Xenio wall control, by model
Use the selected kW row and SKU when matching breakers, phases, relays, and controller packages.
Critical differences
Regional hardware and connection tables apply to the exact models named in this manual. KIP US minimum room height is 75 in, Canada is 78 in, and the manual lists 96 in as the normal maximum sauna height.
- Regional hardware and connection tables apply to the exact models named in this manual.
- KIP US minimum room height is 75 in, Canada is 78 in, and the manual lists 96 in as the normal maximum sauna height.