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Masonry Flue System: A good chimney is essential. A masonry chimney must be built
with a low heat masonry material. It is important to make sure that the masonry
chimney is structurally sound and on a solid foundation. The masonry chimney must
have a liner installed with in the chimney construction. An unlined chimney is not safe
with solid fuel systems, and may result in a house fire. The liner may be constructed
with a structurally sound clay liner or a stainless steel liner. If using an existing masonry
chimney, be sure to have the chimney examined and cleaned by a chimney
professional. The structural foundation of the chimney and liner is important. If existing
clay liner is cracked or damaged, it is recommended to re-line the chimney with a
stainless steel liner. Be sure the masonry chimney is compatible with the local building
codes and requirements. It is important to note that you can only have one solid fuel
appliance per chimney, and it is not permissible to connect the Hitzer Stove to a
chimney that is servicing another unit.
Factory Built System: A good chimney is essential. The factory built chimney must be
a Class A High Temperature UL tested chimney UL 103 HT. It is required for this Class
A chimney to be listed and labeled under the UL standards. If using an existing factory
built Class A chimney it must be inspected and cleaned by a certified chimney
professional, before use. With Factory Built Chimneys clearances and distance
requirements are required per chimney style. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's
clearances and regulations. It is also important to abide by the rules and regulations of
local jurisdictions upon chimney installation. Like masonry chimneys, you can only have
one appliance per chimney, and it is not permissible to connect the Hitzer Stove to a
chimney that is servicing another unit.
Flue Requirements: It is required to have your chimney inspected and cleaned by a
certified chimney professional before Hitzer Stove installation, and at least twice
monthly during the heating season. If material has accumulated, it should be removed
immediately to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. If a chimney fire does occur the fire
department should be called immediately and the draft controls should be closed on the
stove. It is also required to have a chimney that is built according to the manufacturer's
specifications and meet local building codes.
Flue Size: The proper flue size is very important. The proper flue size is essential in
order to have the correct amount of draft required to operate the Hitzer Stove. The
diameter of the flue size including chimney liner should never be less than the diameter
of the flue exhaust collar on the 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.
Flue Size (Continued): The flue size also has a maximum size of inches in order to
sustain the desired draft. For an interior chimney the flue and chimney liner size
cannot be larger than 3 times the square inches of the flue exhaust collar on the Hitzer
stove. For an exterior chimney that has at least one side exposed to the exterior of the
house the flue and chimney liner cannot be more than 2 times the square inches of the
flue exhaust collar of the Hitzer Stove. Also keep in mind the warmer the chimney is the
better the draft.
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