Wall-Mounted Danish Design & Dependable Everyday Heat
The HWAM 5420 stove takes a different approach to the rest of HWAM’s range, hanging directly on the wall rather than standing on a base. As a result, it suits homeowners who want a stove to feel like a genuine architectural feature, floating above the floor rather than sitting on it. Its low, wide proportions keep the fire close to eye level for anyone seated nearby.
This model suits homeowners who want a striking, contemporary installation alongside strong everyday heat. Consequently, it works particularly well in modern interiors where open floor space and clean lines matter, or where a hearth simply isn’t part of the room’s design.
Homeowners can choose the HWAM 5420 stove with a Classic or Modern door, in black or grey steel. In addition, a choice of handle styles lets homeowners personalise the finishing details to suit their taste.
Classic Or Modern Door Styles On The HWAM 5420
The HWAM 5420 stove comes with two distinct door styles, so homeowners can choose the look that best suits their interior.
- Classic (5420c) – a traditional framed door, adding a touch of familiar detailing to the stove’s front
- Modern (5420m) – a cleaner, more glass-fronted door for a pared-back, contemporary look
Homeowners can order either door style in black or grey steel.
A Choice Of Handle Finishes
The HWAM 5420 stove also offers a choice of traditional handle finishes, so homeowners can fine-tune the smaller details of the stove’s appearance.
- Traditional handle, black – a discreet finish that blends into a black steel body
- Traditional handle, stainless steel – a brighter, more contrasting metal finish
- Traditional handle, grey – a softer tone that pairs naturally with grey steel
As a result, homeowners can match the handle to their chosen steel colour, or use it to introduce a subtle contrast instead.
A Floating, Architectural Presence
However the HWAM 5420 stove is finished, its wall-mounted design sets it apart from HWAM’s freestanding models.
Because the stove hangs on the wall, no clearance is required in front of the appliance itself, provided the correct distance is maintained beneath it. This gives homeowners genuine freedom over floor layout, since the space in front of the stove stays completely open.
Strong Everyday Heating Performance
The HWAM 5420 stove delivers a strong, dependable heat output for everyday use.
With a nominal heat output of 6.6kW, it offers noticeably more warmth than HWAM’s compact pedestal models, while keeping a genuinely low, wide profile. Its wide combustion chamber supports this higher output, helping the stove heat the room effectively.
HWAM® Autopilot™ Combustion Control
Combustion management sits at the heart of how the HWAM 5420 stove performs.
As standard, HWAM® Autopilot™ automatically regulates the air supply as the fire burns, so homeowners rarely need to make manual adjustments. This mechanical air-control system helps maintain efficient, consistent combustion without the need for constant monitoring.
HWAM 5420 Stove Built For Modern Homes
Clean-burning performance matters to homeowners choosing a new stove.
The HWAM 5420 stove is EcoDesign compliant, reflecting current expectations for wood burning appliances. Combined with HWAM’s established combustion technology, it offers a considered way to enjoy a genuine wood fire, though homeowners in smoke control areas should confirm DEFRA Exempt status directly with HWAM or their installer before purchase, as this wasn’t listed among the model’s published approvals.
HWAM 5420 Stove Installation Compatibility
The HWAM 5420 stove is designed specifically for wall-mounted installation.
An optional external air connection lets installers draw combustion air from outside the property, which proves especially useful in newer, well-insulated, or particularly airtight homes. Furthermore, because the stove is wall-hung, structural wall strength and fixing points should always be checked carefully as part of the installation survey.
A Striking And Dependable Heating Solution
Altogether, the HWAM 5420 stove combines wall-mounted Danish design, Classic or Modern door styles, a choice of handle finishes, strong everyday heating, and reliable HWAM® Autopilot™ combustion control. Ultimately, it offers a genuinely architectural way to enjoy a real wood fire.
To find out what a professional installation involves, visit our installation process page, or browse our wider wood burning stove collection for similar models. For full manufacturer detail, homeowners can also explore the official HWAM stove collection.
HWAM 5420 Stove Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Performance & efficiency | |
| Nominal heat output – HWAM® Autopilot™ | 6.6 kW |
| Energy efficiency class – HWAM® Autopilot™ | A |
| Efficiency – HWAM® Autopilot™ | 80.0% |
| Recommended chimney draught | 12 Pa |
| Fuel | Wood |
| Combustion control | |
| HWAM® Autopilot™ (standard) | Yes |
| HWAM® SmartControl™ | Not available on this model |
| Dimensions (cm) | |
| Height | 61.8 |
| Width | 63.8 |
| Depth | 34.6 |
| Combustion chamber | 55.0 |
| Weight & flue | |
| Weight, Classic (5420c) | 110 kg |
| Weight, Modern (5420m) | 108 kg |
| Flue / smoke outlet | 5″ (125mm) or 6″ (150mm) |
| Flue outlet position | Top |
| Height to top outlet (from floor) | 53.0cm |
| Combustion air (fresh-air kit – optional) | |
| Rear connection (Ø100 mm) | Yes |
Clearances, Compliance & Finish Options
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| General clearances (cm) | |
| In front of the stove (wall-mounted) | 0* |
| Below the stove | 30 |
| To the ceiling | 70 / 65 |
| Minimum clearances – insulated flue (cm) | |
| Behind | 7.5 |
| Side | 15 |
| Sides, in front of the stove | 45 |
| In front | 135 |
| Corner (45°) | 10 |
| Minimum clearances – uninsulated flue (cm) | |
| Behind | 15 |
| Side | 15 |
| Sides, in front of the stove | 45 |
| In front | 135 |
| Corner (45°) | 7.5 |
| Approvals & compliance | |
| EN 16510 | Yes |
| EN 16510 type CA | Yes |
| BImSchV Stufe 2 | Yes |
| EcoDesign compliant | Yes |
| DEFRA Exempt | Not listed in manufacturer data – confirm before purchase |
| Door styles & finishes | |
| Classic door (5420c) | Available |
| Modern door (5420m) | Available |
| Steel finishes | Black, Grey |
| Handle finishes | |
| Traditional handle, black | Available |
| Traditional handle, stainless steel | Available |
| Traditional handle, grey | Available |








