Our cofounder’s creek-side sauna.
We knew this sauna system when it was available only in Finland. Today, Sauna Marketplace cofounder Ben Burger owns and uses the TITAN and SaunaTrekker himself.
Since getting his set, Ben has been using it more than his indoor sauna. He brings it down to the creek for sauna rounds with natural cold plunges between them. That ability to take a stone-heated sauna to a favorite outdoor spot is what keeps him reaching for it.
The controls photograph below comes from our first unboxing, before connecting TITAN to propane.
The controls photograph shows an unheated, incomplete assembly. Use the installation section below for the operating layout.
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How chimney-free heat works.
TITAN heats a sauna without a chimney or hardwired electricity. Its burner, fresh-air supply and automatic gas shutoff work together. Here is what happens while it runs.
01 / The burner
Propane combustion.
A gas flame needs oxygen. With adequate air and correct operation, propane combustion produces heat, water vapor and carbon dioxide. TITAN’s flueless design releases that heat into the sauna instead of sending it up a chimney.
The burner warms the heater and stones. Once hot, the stones also let you create löyly with small ladles of water.
Enlarge +02 / Natural ventilation
How air moves through the sauna.
Enter low
Outdoor air enters through the lower intake near the heater, supplying air for combustion.
Warm and rise
Air heated by the stove rises. The temperature difference drives natural air movement.
Exit high
Air leaves through the upper outlet to the outdoors as fresh air replaces it.
Keep that path open throughout heating and use. Natural ventilation is required; the TITAN manual does not recommend mechanical ventilation.
Enlarge +03 / Automatic gas shutoff
A safety backup built into the heater.
TITAN’s oxygen-depletion system (ODS) is designed to stop the gas supply if oxygen falls below its preset threshold. In this type of system, low oxygen changes the pilot flame; the thermocouple cools and the safety valve closes.
ODS supplements ventilation. It does not measure CO₂ or replace an open air path, correct installation, maintenance or supervision.
What about gases in the sauna?
Does chimney-free mean no carbon dioxide?
No. Burning propane produces carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water vapor. Continuous outdoor-air exchange carries combustion products out and replenishes the air. Never seal the sauna to retain heat. ODS is an oxygen-depletion safety device, not a CO₂ monitor.
How is carbon monoxide different from carbon dioxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a separate, poisonous gas that can form when fuel burns improperly or ventilation is inadequate. Under normal operating conditions, TITAN is designed to avoid hazardous CO levels when the manual’s ventilation requirements are maintained. This does not mean zero CO or safe operation with blocked vents. Never leave the running heater unattended or sleep while it operates.
Plan the air path before installation.
For a built sauna, provide at least 54 sq in of free intake area and 39 sq in of free exhaust area. Put the upper outlet opposite the heater, near the ceiling, venting directly outdoors. Screens and louvers reduce free area. For SaunaTrekker, use the factory vents and designated heater corner.
Keep the propane cylinder upright and outside. Follow the required clearances and the complete installation instructions.
TITAN heat and controls.
No wiring, firewood or chimney
LP propane supplies the heat. There is no wood to split, fire to tend or wood ash to empty after a session. TITAN needs no hardwired electrical supply or chimney, making it useful where running a new electrical circuit is impractical.
44 lb of stones for löyly
The burner heats a central chamber inside the stainless steel stone basket. Once the stones are hot, small ladles of water create löyly. Propane combustion also contributes water vapor while the heater runs.
Simple heat controls
Built-in ignition, high and low heat settings and a timer with a 60-minute maximum keep the controls on the heater. Allow approximately 15–20 minutes for warm-up; room size, weather, ventilation and the heat setting affect the actual time.
One heater, two ways to sauna: use TITAN in a suitable built sauna or with the matching SaunaTrekker or SaunaTrekker XL. Every location still needs the specified ventilation, clearances, propane connection and noncombustible base.
TITAN is Finnish-developed and handcrafted in Northern Europe. It weighs 33 lb without stones; plan transport for the stones, fuel cylinder and the rest of the setup too.
The numbers that matter for your room.
- Fuel
- LP propane only
- Output
- 13,648–27,600 BTU
- Heat settings
- High / low
- Uninsulated room
- 140–350 cu ft
- Insulated room
- 140–425 cu ft
- Stone capacity
- 44 lb installed
- Heater weight
- 33 lb without stones
- Without Heat Shield · W × D × H
- 13.07 × 19.57 × 27 in
- With Heat Shield · W × D × H
- 16.59 × 21.29 × 27 in
Room volume is only the first check. The enclosure, glass, weather, required ventilation and physical layout also matter. Keep the controls accessible and confirm the complete installation against the TITAN manual.
Choose the enclosure, then plan the clearances.
SaunaTrekker tents
TITAN is approved for the standard SaunaTrekker and SaunaTrekker XL. Place it in the corner with the lower air intake. Maintain 6 in at the sides and rear and 16 in in front, with or without the Heat Shield.
Built sauna · no shield
Measure from the outside of the stone basket: 6 in to either side and rear, 16 in in front, and 50 in above. Use a stable, level, noncombustible base; do not place it directly on wood or wooden grates.
Built sauna · with shield
The optional Heat Shield reduces side and rear basket clearances to 4 in. Front clearance stays 16 in and overhead clearance stays 50 in. Keep the shield itself at least 1 in from walls or other combustible surfaces.
For tent sessions: put the heater on a noncombustible surface such as a stone paver, never directly on grass. Remove the tent’s camping ground cover before heating. Route the fuel line at least 12 in from the heater and keep it away from hot surfaces.
Ventilation is part of the installation.
Lower intake
Provide at least 54 sq in of free opening for incoming air. Screens, grilles and louvers reduce free area and may require a larger opening.
Upper exhaust
Provide at least 39 sq in of free opening. In a built sauna, locate it near the ceiling on the wall opposite the heater and discharge directly outdoors.
Keep the path open
Natural ventilation is required. Keep openings fully open during operation; the manufacturer does not recommend mechanical ventilation. Do not cover or modify the tent’s factory vents.
The propane cylinder stays outside in a secure, upright, ventilated position. The oxygen-depletion system and tip switch do not make a closed or incorrectly ventilated space suitable.
Included parts and accessories.
Included with TITAN
- Heater base and burner
- Heat chamber and stone basket
- Propane regulator and 6 ft hose
- One alder heater guard
- Heat-resistant gloves
- Installation and operation instructions
Needed for use
- Two boxes of 1–2 in rounded stones; load no more than 44 lb
- LP propane cylinder, purchased separately
- Suitable enclosure and required ventilation
- Stable, level, noncombustible supporting surface
Optional additions
- Heat Shield for the documented built-sauna clearance reduction
- Water Tank
- Up to two additional alder guards
- SaunaTrekker tent and folding cedar bench
The heater already includes one guard. An additional guard helps limit accidental contact; it is not a substitute for the Heat Shield or required clearances.
Make shutdown and packing part of the session.
Before use, check assembly, stone placement, ventilation, clearances and the fuel connection. Follow the manual’s leak-test procedure after connecting or reconnecting the gas supply. Do not operate with leaks or damaged parts.
After the session, turn the control and gas supply off. Allow at least 30 minutes for cooling before handling, and use the supplied gloves. Inspect the burner, hose, connections and stones regularly; replace damaged components with manufacturer-approved parts.
Keep the manual with the equipment. Portable equipment still needs a careful setup each time it moves.
TITAN questions, answered.
Does TITAN need electricity, firewood or a chimney?
TITAN runs on LP propane and needs no hardwired electrical supply, firewood or chimney. It still needs the specified natural ventilation, clearances, a noncombustible base and a compliant gas installation. Local requirements may include a permit or qualified installer.
Can I use it in any camping tent?
No. Tent use is limited to SaunaLife SaunaTrekker and SaunaTrekker XL. Use the designated corner with the lower air intake and keep every factory vent open.
How many stones do I need?
Choose two 33 lb boxes of SaunaLife 1–2 in rounded stones. The installed basket capacity is 44 lb. Do not load all 66 lb or force stones into place; follow the manual’s arrangement and airflow instructions.
Is the propane cylinder included?
No. TITAN includes its regulator and 6 ft hose, but the propane cylinder is separate. Keep the cylinder upright, secured and outside the sauna in a ventilated location. Use the supplied regulator and hose without modification.
Does the Heat Shield reduce tent clearances?
No. Tent clearances remain 6 in at the sides and rear and 16 in in front. In a built sauna, the optional shield reduces side and rear distances from 6 in to 4 in; front and overhead distances do not change. Keep at least 1 in between the shield and any combustible surface.
Can I pour water on the stones?
Yes. Once the heater reaches operating temperature, slowly ladle small amounts of clean water onto the stones as directed in the manual. Do not pour water onto the burner or controls.
How long will warm-up and a propane cylinder last?
Warm-up and fuel use depend on the room, weather, ventilation, heat setting and session length. The manual gives an approximate 15–20 minute warm-up; treat that as guidance for suitable conditions, not a guaranteed result for every sauna. Cylinder runtime varies with the heat setting and session length.
What do the safety devices do?
TITAN has an internal tip switch, oxygen-depletion system and a timer with a 60-minute maximum. They do not replace ventilation, correct installation or supervision. Never leave the operating heater unattended or sleep while it is running.
Manuals for planning and use.
Read the complete instructions before assembly, installation or use. Keep the tent and heater manuals together.
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