Hitzer 55 Instructions Manual

I. LOCATION OF STOVE:
A. In order to achieve maximum circulation of heat produced by the stove, it is recommended
that the stove be centrally located. Remember that the heat will rise. Therefore, if the stove
is put next to a stairwell, much of the heat will rise to the second floor before the ground
floors are warm. One should consider the construction and layout of the home to be heated
and, therefore, make placement so as to achieve maximum benefit from the stove.
II. CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE:
A. A good chimney is essential. A chimney may be either masonry or factory built. Should a
factory built chimney be utilized, make sure that the chimney is listed as U.L. approved
standards and its construction can safely handle the heat produced by the HITZER model
stove. Should you intend to use an existing chimney for your stove, make sure that it is
sound and has a flue lining. Should the chimney lack flue tiles or if the masonry is cracked,
consult a mason about repairs. Fire in an unlined or cracked chimney can spread into the
house.
B. Your chimney and chimney connectors should be inspected at least twice monthly during
heating season to determine if a creosote or soot build-up has occurred. If material has
accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Your chimney
should be cleaned at least once a year. REMEMBER, a clean chimney and a controlled fire
will eliminate almost any chance of a chimney fire. Above all, REMEMBER, if a chimney
fire does occur, the fire department should be called immediately and the draft control on the
stove closed. DO NOT TAKE CHANCES BY LETTING THE CHIMNEY BURN ITSELF
OUT.
C. For HITZER models the chimney should be 6 inches by 6 inches of a tile lined masonry
construction or a metal manufactured UL listed CLASS A chimney. An effective height of
20 feet or more is desired, and 15 feet would be considered minimum. The top of the
chimney should be at least 3 feet higher than the roof at the point of exit. With pitched roofs,
the top of the chimney must be at least 2 feet higher than any point on the roof within 10 feet
of the chimney. Check with your local building inspector for local building code
compliances. The ideal insulation would be for the chimney to extend below the thimble
with a clean out door.
D. The uses of aluminum Type B gas vent for solid fuel is unsafe and prohibited by the National
Fire Protection Association Code.
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HITZER MODEL 55
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