Harvia Virta HL80E 8kW Stainless Steel Sauna Heater 240V 1PH

The Harvia Virta HL80E is an eight kilowatt floor standing electric sauna heater for medium size traditional saunas. A deep stone cavity, stainless steel body and external digital control deliver smooth even heat and rich steam for rooms up to about four hundred thirty one cubic feet. The Virta line is engineered for frequent, long sauna sessions and is ideal for households that use their sauna often.

Key Features

• Eight kilowatt electric heater for medium traditional saunas

 

• Rated for sauna rooms from about one hundred seventy seven to four hundred thirty one cubic feet

 

• Floor standing unit that installs along a side wall or in a corner to save bench space

 

• Stainless steel outer shell and stainless steel elements for durability and a clean modern look

 

• Deep stone cavity with direct rock to element contact for soft even heat and satisfying steam throws

 

• Requires about one hundred pounds of sauna stones usually three boxes of Harvia AC3020 stones

 

• Many owners order an extra box of stones to hand select the ideal shapes for airflow and appearance

 

• Works with Harvia Xenio external controls sold separately for precise time and temperature settings

 

• Industrial grade serviceable heating elements built for frequent and long sauna baths

 

• Designed, engineered and made in Finland

Specifications

Brand	Harvia
Series	Virta
Model	HL80E
Part number	HL8U1
Heater type	Electric floor standing sauna heater
Power output	8.0 kilowatts
Voltage and phase	240 volt single phase
Amperage	About 33.4 amps
Recommended breakers	Two thirty amp poles typical, installer to size per local code
Room volume	About 177 to 431 cubic feet
Stone capacity	Minimum about 100 pounds of stones three boxes of Harvia AC3020
Construction	Stainless steel housing with stainless steel heating elements
Installation	Side wall or corner floor mount
Dimensions	About 16 inches wide by 13 inches deep by 33 inches high
Product weight	About 51 pounds without stones
Maximum sauna temperature	About 194 degrees Fahrenheit
Controls	Requires Harvia Xenio control such as CX45 U1 U3 XW sold separately
Certifications	ETL listed
Country of origin	Finland
Warranty	Limited one year warranty for residential and commercial use

What Is Included

• Harvia Virta HL80E eight kilowatt electric sauna heater

 

• Temperature sensor

 

• Installation and operation manual

 

• Limited one year residential and commercial warranty

Required and Recommended Accessories

• Harvia Xenio digital control package sold separately

 

• About one hundred pounds of Harvia sauna stones usually three boxes of AC3020 stones sold separately

 

• Optional extra box of stones to fine tune appearance and airflow

 

• Optional Harvia Virta safety rail and sauna lighting packages for a finished installation

Installation Notes

• For indoor traditional saunas built to Harvia clearance and ventilation guidelines

 

• Requires dedicated 240 volt single phase supply sized by a licensed electrician

 

• All wiring and final connections must follow local electrical codes and the Harvia manual

 

• Load stones carefully so air can move freely through the heater and do not cover the temperature sensor