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WARRANTY 

 

IKI Kiuas Ltd (the manufacturer) assures a warranty to its products as stipulated here, guaranteeing 
the quality and functionality of the products during the warranty period. The warranty applies to 
products sold and used in Finland. The warranty requires that the buyer follow the instructions 
regarding the location of the stove, its installation, use and maintenance as well as those regarding 
the stones used in the heater. The warranty period is 2 years, calculated from the day of purchase 
or the receipt of the new construction site where the product is located, depending on which is the 
latter date, but never exceeding 30 months from the date of purchase.  
For saunas located in spas or other publicly used spaces, the warranty period is 1 year or depends 
on the frequency of use.   The warranty does not apply to the stove’s  grate. Contact the 
manufacturer for addition information. 
 
The warranty on wood-burning sauna stoves stipulates that: 

1.

 

In case of a defect, the buyer must always contact the manufacturer before searching for 
the cause or attempting to repair it. 

2.

 

In private use, the stone space needs to be cleaned and stones re-piled at least once a year 
and weathered stones need to be replaced with new ones.

 

3.

 

In institutional/commercial use, the stones must be re-piled at least three times a year and 
replaced with new ones at least once a year. Proof must be presented at request, such as a 
receipt for the purchase of the product, a receipt for the construction site or a similar 
statement. The use of ceramic heater stones (other than those form 

KERKES

) is prohibited. 

If such stones have been used, the manufacturer ceases to honour the warranty.

 

4.

 

The warranty does not cover dismantlement or reinstallation on sauna benches, removal of 
sauna stones nor re-piling them.

 

5.

 

The warranty for replacement parts

 is 1 year from the day of purchase. The replacement 

part will be delivered to the sales agent or directly to the buyer free of cost. The 
manufacturer is not liable to reimburse any costs due to the removal of the faulty part or 
the installation of the replacement. The faulty part must be returned to the manufacturer at 
request and at their expense. The manufacturer will issue its freight contact number for the 
delivery of the faulty part. Receipt from the retailer or certificate from a manufacturer’s 
authorized mechanic will function as a warranty certificate. The warranty does not apply to 
the stove’s grate.

 

6.

 

Limitations to warranty:

  The product owner must take good care of the product. On 

receiving the product, the owner is expected to check that there is no sign of damage caused 
during shipping or storage. In case of such damage, the owner must contact the sales agent 
or transport company immediately. The manufacturer is not liable for any damages caused 
during shipping, or by inappropriate storage, installation or use against manufacturer’s 

Summary of Contents for KIVI-IKI SL

Page 1: ...Instructions for installation and use KIVI IKI SL fireplace sauna stove Instructions for installation and use 4 2021 ...

Page 2: ...and check the requirements for the flue connection pipe angled or straight or the installation route of a new metal chimney pipe Read through the instructions carefully before installation and use ATTN Use protective gloves and a long sleeved shirt when handling the stove s mesh frame and when placing the stones into the stove as there may be rough edges in the frame Contact information Technical ...

Page 3: ...istances to flammable structures 7 3 4 Through the wall installation 7 3 5 Measurements and height for a 90 degree angled stove pipe 8 4 VENTILATION AND COMPENSATION AIR 9 5 INSTALLATION OF THE STOVE 10 5 1 Installation 10 5 2 Affixing the glass hatch 12 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 13 6 1 Lighting the fire 13 6 2 Care and upkeep 14 6 3 Trouble shooting 14 6 4 Instruction for sweeping 15 6 5 Protective ...

Page 4: ...ces and the stones during and after use as they may be extremely hot If you are required to touch them use thermal protection gloves Pay special attention to safety when children are bathing in the sauna When installing the stove and replacing stones watch out for any sharp edges in the frame wear protective gloves and a long sleeved shirt In addition to this manual the installation and use of the...

Page 5: ...placed with new ones at least once a year Proof must be presented at request such as a receipt for the purchase of the product a receipt for the construction site or a similar statement The use of ceramic heater stones other than those form KERKES is prohibited If such stones have been used the manufacturer ceases to honour the warranty 4 The warranty does not cover dismantlement or reinstallation...

Page 6: ...ng should be placed around the product IKI Kiuas Plc recommends using the original packaging which has been designed for safe transport 10 IKI Kiuas Plc is not responsible for any damage caused during transportation if the products have been packaged carelessly The costs caused by an error or negligence on the part of the customer will be charged from the customer If returns are made without reaso...

Page 7: ...fed and the floor s load bearing capacity Note that IKI stoves hold a lot of stones which weight a lot IKI wood burning stoves should ideally be installed into either a brick chimney a ceramic chimney or an air cooled chimney The outer diameter of the stove outlet pipe is 115 mm 3 2 Preheating and commissioning the stove Before laying the stones or bathing for the first time preheat the stove outs...

Page 8: ... the glass hatch to the front 500 mm The required distance for safety can be cut down by 50 when using fire protection boards for example 1 mm metal fibre board with a 30 mm air gap 3 4 Through the wall installation The thickness of the wall can be max 150 mm The front of the furnace has to be at least 40 mm away from the wall in order for the hatch to open up properly The safety distance to a fla...

Page 9: ... measures 670 mm x 448 mm B A stove with an IKI stove baseplate Wall protecting heat shield measures 740 mm x 448 mm The height of the stove base is 70 mm Wall protecting heat shields are available in black and stainless steel NOTE When ordering the heat shield you need to know whether you intend to use a stove base as this determines the size of the shield If the stove will be connected to the IK...

Page 10: ...sure the air inlets do not get obstructed Exhaust air is led out of the sauna preferably through a hole equipped with a disc valve and an adjustable grid placed between the lower and upper benches The exhaust air should flow through a metal channel inside the wall and to exit just below the roof on the outer wall The exhaust vent can also be in the ceiling or near the ceiling on the wall opposite ...

Page 11: ...he stove pipe on top of the stove check that chimney connection pipe is in place and make sure the stove is horizontally level PIC 5 8 Install the heat shield around the hole on the other side of the wall PIC 6 The shield can be affixed with heat resistant glue or screws 9 Insert the ash pan in place and affix the hatch making sure that the hatch has room to open PIC 7 Reposition the stove as need...

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Page 13: ...hatch to the front of the furnace There are appropriate holes in place for the hinge bolts PIC 2 Screw in the bolt nuts and tighten them from the inner side of the hatch Note The bushings should be installed between the neck and the hinge outer side of the neck PIC 1 PIC 2 ...

Page 14: ...e steady level Note The handle on the hatch might get hot as the stove heats up Use the protective gloves included in the delivery to open the hatch as needed In the beginning as you build the fire the ash pan can be slightly ajar to provide a draft for the fire During bathing and when the sauna room has warmed up the ash pan can be closed or the gap narrowed down in order to control the fire and ...

Page 15: ...below and attempt to solve them THE PROBLEM HOW TO SOLVE IT No draft in the stove 1 Check the chimney for blockages e g bird s nest and make sure the damper is open 2 Has the chimney been swept accordingly 3 Is there a low pressure air front Burn some paper in the furnace first keeping the hatch open 4 Check firewood is dry The draft is too strong 1 Adjust the draft 2 If the chimney pipe is high u...

Page 16: ...of the pipe and cause early corrosion 4 The pipe can alternatively be cleaned using an industrial vacuum cleaner 5 Finally spray or pour some water and or use the brush to clean up the detachable smoke pipe Features of the water Effect Recommendation Humus content Colour taste precipitation 12 mg l Iron in the water Colour smell taste precipitation 0 2 mg l Hardness The main ingredients manganese ...

Page 17: ...lacing the stones into the stove as there may be rough edges in the frame Prolonged stay in a hot sauna raises the body temperature which can be dangerous Be careful with the hot stove The stones and metal parts heat up to burning hot Do not throw water on to the stove if anyone is close to the stove The hot steam can cause severe burns Prevent children from going near the stove Do not leave child...

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