General instructions

1. IKI wood-burning stove can be installed into a) a brick flue b) ceramic flue or c) an air-ventilated flue. With any other type of flue, please contact the manufacturer to discuss compatibility.
2. In privately-used saunas in recreational use, the chimney must be swept every three years. Privately-used saunas as well as communally-used saunas in frequent use require sweeping once a year. The diameter of the outer surface of the pipe is 115 mm.
3. Storing combustible materials (such as fuels) close to the fire space is forbidden.
All sootfires, even exhausted ones, must be reported to the fire authorities.
Heat up the stove once before bathing to burn off protective oil solvents. Note that afterwards you need to air the sauna room well.
4. The heating time for IKI stoves is about one hour depending on the size of the room and its ventilation. The recommended bathing temperature is 50–70 degrees Celsius.
5. Throwing water on the stove increases the temperature and the humidity in the sauna. The top of the pillar of stones creates more heat, while the sides create a gentler steam. Throwing seawater on the stove is forbidden.

Installation instructions (pdf)