What is Harvia The Wall SW80 BlackSteel?
Harvia The Wall SW80 BlackSteel is a wall-mounted heater from Harvia with 4.5-9 kW output and 44 lbs stone capacity.
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Use this manual-checked Harvia The Wall SW80 BlackSteel 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 The Wall SW80 BlackSteel is a wall-mounted heater from Harvia for 106-494 cu ft adjusted sauna rooms. Key planning facts: 4.5-9 kW output, 44 lbs stone capacity, and 74.8"-78" minimum finished ceiling guidance, and controller guidance: Built-in timer and thermostat knobs / External Harvia control unit, Temperature sensor per The Wall sensor sheet.
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Quick answers
What sauna room size fits Harvia The Wall SW80 BlackSteel?
The published adjusted room-volume range is 106-494 cu ft. Add glass, tile, stone, brick, concrete, or log exposure before choosing the final kW row.
What clearances does Harvia The Wall SW80 BlackSteel need?
Plan 1.38"-3.15" side/back clearance, 1.38"-3.15" front clearance, and a 74.8"-78" minimum finished ceiling check before placing benches or glass.
Which controller works with Harvia The Wall SW80 BlackSteel?
Current controller guidance: Built-in timer and thermostat knobs / External Harvia control unit, Temperature sensor per The Wall sensor sheet. Match the controller, relay or power unit, and voltage to the selected kW row before ordering.
Where should I start with Harvia The Wall SW80 BlackSteel?
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 The Wall SW80 BlackSteel size and clearance table
| Variant | Power | Room volume | Dimensions | Rocks | Side/back | Front | Minimum ceiling | Controller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW45SW45 | 4.5 kW | 106-212 cu ft | 16.9" W x 10.2" D x 24" H | 44.1 lb | 1.38" | 1.38" | 74.8" | Built-in timer and thermostat knobs |
| SW60SW60 | 6 kW | 177-283 cu ft | 16.9" W x 10.2" D x 24" H | 44.1 lb | 1.57" | 1.57" | 74.8" | Built-in timer and thermostat knobs |
| SW80SW80 | 8 kW | 247-424 cu ft | 16.9" W x 10.2" D x 27.6" H | 44.1 lb | 2.76" | 2.76" | 78" | Built-in timer and thermostat knobs |
| SW90SW90 | 9 kW | 283-494 cu ft | 16.9" W x 10.2" D x 27.6" H | 44.1 lb | 3.15" | 2.76" | 78" | Built-in timer and thermostat knobs |
| SW45ESW45E | 4.5 kW | 106-212 cu ft | 15" W x 10.2" D x 24" H | 44.1 lb | 1.38" | 1.38" | 74.8" | External Harvia control unit, Temperature sensor per The Wall sensor sheet |
| SW60ESW60E | 6 kW | 177-283 cu ft | 15" W x 10.2" D x 24" H | 44.1 lb | 1.97" | 1.57" | 74.8" | External Harvia control unit, Temperature sensor per The Wall sensor sheet |
| SW90ESW90E | 9 kW | 283-494 cu ft | 15" W x 10.2" D x 27.6" H | 44.1 lb | 3.15" | 3.15" | 78" | External Harvia control unit, Temperature sensor per The Wall sensor sheet |
Best fit
- 4.5-9 kW Harvia heater family for 106-494 cu ft adjusted hot rooms.
- Wall-mounted layouts where the heater footprint, front clearance, and bench approach are planned before ordering.
- 44 lbs stone capacity with Built-in timer and thermostat knobs / External Harvia control unit, Temperature sensor per The Wall sensor sheet controller guidance.
- Rooms that can meet the 74.8"-78" 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 (1.2 m3 per 1 m2) for glass, stone, tile, brick, concrete, or similar cold surfaces rule where it applies.
- Validate side/back clearance 1.38"-3.15", front clearance 1.38"-3.15", and bench setback before finalizing benches.
- Check the 74.8"-78" minimum finished ceiling against the room height.
- Carry the selected Built-in timer and thermostat knobs / External Harvia control unit, Temperature sensor per The Wall sensor sheet package into the material schedule and heater placement notes.
Package notes
- Harvia The Wall wall-mounted heater body with built-in timer and thermostat
- 44 lb; 44 lb Sauna Stones for Harvia The Wall
- Reversible left/right control-side installation hardware
- 44 lb Sauna Stones for Harvia The Wall
- Harvia HSW1 Embedding Flange
Manual-backed facts
Source
Harvia The Wall installation and use manual
source: Harvia The Wall installation manual, safety/sensor/electrical sheets, HSW1 flange manual, and CAD archive (SW/SWE Y05-0365 10012025 manual for serial 224020232 or later; safety 525, sensor 524, electrical 564/566, flange Y05-1236, and SAT-derived protected GLBs; checked May 25, 2026)
Mounting
Wall-mounted
Floor clearance shows the minimum bottom height where the manual lists one.
Model numbers
SW45 / SW60 / SW80 / SW90 / +3 more
Useful when the store name and manual model number are not identical.
Room volume range
106-494 cu ft
Use adjusted sauna volume after cold surfaces, not just geometric room volume.
Body weight
20.3-30 lb
Listed body weight before stones; verify shipping weight with the final SKU.
Wall-mount reference
19.3"-22.8"
Row-specific wall-mount reference dimension from the manufacturer safety drawing.
Minimum plan envelope
17.7"-23.2" W x 11"-11.4" D
Manufacturer safety drawing C+X+C and Y+A minimum space requirement by model row.
Cold-surface adder
3.94 cu ft per sq ft (1.2 m3 per 1 m2) 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
74.8"-78"
Computed from body height, floor clearance, top clearance, and the manual minimum room height.
Maximum room height
Not listed for these sizes
Verify with the selected manual when designing unusually tall rooms.
Electrical/control
400V 3N~: 3x10 A, 5x1.5 mm2, 230V 3~: 3x16 A, 4x1.5 mm2, 230V 1N~: 25 A, 3x2.5 mm2; Built-in timer and thermostat knobs / 400V 3N~: 3x10 A, 5x1.5 mm2, 230V 3~: 3x16 A, 4x1.5 mm2, 230V 1N~: 35 A, 3x6 mm2; Built-in timer and thermostat knobs / +5 more
Use the selected kW row and SKU when matching breakers, phases, relays, and controller packages.
Critical differences
Body weight 24.5 lb; safety drawing minimum envelope 19.69 in W x 11.02 in D. Safety drawing wall-mount reference height 19.29 in and 80 mm bottom safety distance.
10 more notes shown below.
- Body weight 24.5 lb; safety drawing minimum envelope 19.69 in W x 11.02 in D.
- Safety drawing wall-mount reference height 19.29 in and 80 mm bottom safety distance.
- SW models include built-in timer and thermostat controls.
- HSW1 embedding flange is listed for compatible The Wall sizes; verify final accessory and bench opening before cutting.
- Body weight 25.6 lb; safety drawing minimum envelope 20.08 in W x 11.42 in D.
- Harvia US designer archive includes 240V 1-phase SW60 Steel and BlackSteel product records.
- Body weight 30 lb; safety drawing minimum envelope 22.44 in W x 11.42 in D.
- Safety drawing wall-mount reference height 22.83 in and 80 mm bottom safety distance.
- Harvia US designer archive includes 240V 1-phase SW80 Steel and BlackSteel product records.
- Body weight 30 lb; safety drawing minimum envelope 23.23 in W x 11.42 in D.
- Body weight 20.3 lb; safety drawing minimum envelope 17.72 in W x 11.02 in D.
- SWE external-control models require a compatible Harvia control unit and sensor placement per the sensor sheet.