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Hitzer 55 Installating And Operation Manual

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O
WNER'S
I
NSTALLATION AND
Model 55 Furnace
Model 82 Furnace
Model 55
Save this Manual
Operating Instructions and Maintenance Enclosed.
Thoroughly Read and Understand Instructions.
Always Leave this Manual with Stove Owner.
Follow the instructions within this manual. If instructions are NOT followed, a fire
may result causing property damage personal injury, or death.
Stove surfaces may become HOT while in operation. High stove temperatures may
ignite clothing or flammable material.
For use of solid fuels, wood or coal only. Other fuel sources can result in poisonous
gas emission and/or fire.
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors in home must be present and working
properly.
M
ANUAL
O
PERATION
Model 82
Warning
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  • Page 1 WNER’S ANUAL NSTALLATION AND PERATION Model 55 Furnace Model 82 Furnace Model 55 Model 82 Save this Manual Operating Instructions and Maintenance Enclosed. Thoroughly Read and Understand Instructions. Always Leave this Manual with Stove Owner. Warning Follow the instructions within this manual. If instructions are NOT followed, a fire may result causing property damage personal injury, or death.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents I. Welcome to the Hitzer Family A. Safety Notice II. Flue System A. Existing Masonry Flue System B. Factory Built Systems C. Flue Requirements 1. Flue Size 2. 10 foot / 2 foot / 3 foot minimum rule 3.

  • Page 3: Welcome To The Hitzer Family

    Hitzer Inc. welcomes you to a proud and unified team of Hitzer stove owners. Thank You for your recent purchase of a Hitzer Furnace. We can assure that your Hitzer stove has the finest Swiss Amish Craftsmanship. The Hitzer Furnace is built with premier quality materials to ensure safety, durability, and performance.
  • Page 4 Hitzer Furnace. The flue size for the 55 furnace should be a minimum of 6 inches in diameter. The flue size for the 82 furnace should be a minimum of 7 inches in diameter.

  • Page 5: Location And Installation

    Chimney Height Requirements: The minimum height of a chimney system for the Hitzer Stove is 15 feet. The chimney must exceed the roof of a house a minimum of 3 feet at any point of exit. In pitched roof installation the chimney must be 2 feet higher than anything within a 10 foot radius of the chimney.
  • Page 6 Chimney Connecter to Side Wall: 39” Rear: 8” The installation of the Hitzer Stove Furnace is a vital part to performance and safety. Requirements in regards to installation: Only one appliance is to be used per chimney, and cannot have multiply appliances per chimney.
  • Page 7 Chimney connector pipe (stove pipe) must be made of at least 24 gauge metal U.L. tested pipe and be attached with crimped ends facing the stove. A minimum of 3 screws is required at each connection point. Masonry or manufactured thimble must be longer than the thickness of the wall and does not intrude into chimney more than 2”.

  • Page 8: Typical Installations

    ONLY use connector within the same room betw een appliance and ceiling or w all Chimney Connector shall not pass through: attic or roof closet or concealed space floor or ceiling Typical Installations Below are typical ways of approved installation formats. Note: these illustrations reflect typical installations and are for design purposes only.
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  • Page 10: Typical Installation

    Typical Wrong Installation Do not have supply hot air flow downward as this will not allow the Hitzer Furnace to operate properly without electricity Do not have the supply air flow back into the blower of existing oil or gas furnace. This will damage the existing furnace controls and/or void any warranty.

  • Page 11: Floor / Wall Protection

    Furnace in order to achieve maximum performance of the Hitzer Stove. The 82 FA can be equipped with a 960 CFM Blower, and the 55 FA can be equipped with a 460 CFM Blower. In order to achieve maximum performance and heat, it is important to make sure the duct work is sized properly and not too large for the blower assembly.

  • Page 12: Cautions

    Clearance From Combustibles Reduction Chart: Type of Protection As Wall Protector As Ceiling Protector a.)3 ½ ” Masonry Wall no ventilation ---- b.)1/2 ” noncombustible insulation board over 1” glass fiber or mineral wool batts, no ventilation 50% c.)Minimum 24 gage sheet metal spaced out 1”...

  • Page 13: Local Codes

    Remove the metal sides and slide the 20 x 20 x1 filters in the place of the metal sides. It is suggested when hooking cold air return straight to the Hitzer Stove to cut a hole in the blower filter box side to the adequate return air duct size.

  • Page 14: Basic Instructions

    As the fire progresses add more log splits until the fire box is full. Over a span of time you should now have created a warm fire inside your Hitzer Furnace capable of your heating needs. Once fire is at the desired temperature close the air inlet drafts, to moderate the temperature desired.

  • Page 15: Ash Removal

    Too much ash build up may cause damage to the Hitzer Furnace and warp the parts located within the fire box.
  • Page 16 Wear protective gloves when removing ash, and emptying ash pan. Further Information: You may also contact your Hitzer dealer or Hitzer Inc., for questions or more information regarding stove installation and operation. Hitzer Inc. 269 E Main St. Berne, IN 46711...

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