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Fans: 
 

Your unit is equipped with dual fans, which may run continually or may be 

operated automatically.  When your switch is on manual your fans will run continually.  
You may want your switch on automatic and your fans will start when the unit heat is up 
to 110

°

 and will stop if unit cools down to 90

°

. Fans should be cleaned of dust and dirt 

periodically. Replace only with original fan available from your Hitzer dealer. 
 
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT UNIT FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE 
ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR REPLACE ANY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 
COMPONENTS 
 
Care and replacement of glass: 
           Never strike the glass or slam door shut as such abuse can damage the glass and 
cause it to fail. Never operate your appliance with broken glass. Never attempt to clean 
glass when hot. Never clean glass with harsh abrasives. Replace glass only with ROBAX 
CERAMIC glass (5mm x 7 

½

” x 13 

½

”) available from your Hitzer dealer. Use of any 

other type of glass can cause glass to fail creating a fire hazard  
           Should you be required to replace the glass first remove door from your stove and 
lay face down on a smooth solid surface. You will want to pad the surface especially if 
you have the optional gold plated door so as not to scratch the finish. Remove and save 
the glass retainers and screws. Carefully remove all broken glass and sealing gasket 
material. Install new glass using new sealing gasket material and reinstall all glass 
retainers and screws. 
 
Optional gold plating; 
          The gold plating option is real gold. Gold is very soft. Any abrasive type cleaner or 
polish will destroy the finish. It is best to use a clean, soft, damp cloth or a clean, soft 
cloth and window cleaner.  
 
Fuel storage: 
      Coal does not absorb moisture as much as wood so coal can be easily stored outside. 
It is a good idea to build a bin, in your garage, basement, shed, or even outside if you are 
getting your coal in bulk. This will keep coal contained and not spread out all over the 
floor. If stored outside it is a good idea to cover your bin with a tarp to keep out a lot of 
snow.  A estimate on size is a bin 4 feet wide by 8 feet long by 4 feet high will hold 3 ton 
or a little more of nut size anthracite coal. Bagged coal can be stored anywhere inside or 
out.    
 

 

 

 

  

Other information needed may be received by contacting your Hitzer dealer or 
Hitzer Inc.            
269 E. Main St 
Berne Indiana 46711                                                                                                    
Phone- 260-589-8536                                                    
Fax- 260-589-3538 
E-mail -  

[email protected]

 

www.hitzer.com

  

Summary of Contents for 503

Page 1: ...S MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTORS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTOR OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT THE NEED FOR A PERMIT RESTRICTIONS OR INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIRED IN YOUR AREA SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CAUTION THIS UNIT IS HOT WHEN IN OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH KEEP CHILDREN CLOTHING AND ANY COMBUSTI...

Page 2: ... companies require chimney lining for safety install liner or reline the chimney following all of the liner manufacturer s instructions Installation in a masonry fireplace see Fig 1 Remove your damper from your fireplace or block open permanently to prevent it from accidentally closing and causing smoke in your room A 6 inch chimney connector must be connected from your insert up through the dampe...

Page 3: ...h listed chimney liner meeting type HT requirements 2100 F per UL 1777 US or ULC S635 or ULC S640 CANADA Liner must be securely attached to the chimney top and also the flue collar of the insert Remove your damper from your fireplace or block open permanently to prevent it from accidentally closing and causing smoke in your room Run liner down chimney and support at top of fireplace Now position y...

Page 4: ...board that is protecting your hearth DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM CLEARANCE Proper clearance from combustibles is a must to prevent fires See figure for proper clearances that must be maintained This is a must to prevent fires and damage to your home Listed solid fuel burning fireplace inserts require noncombustible floor protection 16 inches beyond the front and 8 inches ...

Page 5: ...burn and what type of appliance you burn it in Carbon monoxide is produced when burning gas oil wood coal and anything else that burns and any venting problems can cause it to back up into the house Carbon monoxide is extremely dangerous and can result in serious injury or even death Starting your fire with anthracite coal First open the draft slide in the ash door to full open position This is yo...

Page 6: ... out to the full open position Open the ash door and place shaker handle on the end of grate Shake vigorously until you see red coals dropping into the ash pan Caution should be used when burning pea coal as shaking the grates too far can cause the small coal to be dumped into the ash pan thus wasting your coal Remove shaker from grate and attach to other grate Shake until you see red coals again ...

Page 7: ...nspected to see that it is in good working condition Removal of your 503 insert for chimney and insert inspection You may have to remove your insert for cleaning and inspection The first thing you want to do is lift insert slightly and slide cardboard or sheet metal under it to protect your hearth from scratching Begin sliding insert out of fireplace until you can reach the two bolts on either sid...

Page 8: ... want to pad the surface especially if you have the optional gold plated door so as not to scratch the finish Remove and save the glass retainers and screws Carefully remove all broken glass and sealing gasket material Install new glass using new sealing gasket material and reinstall all glass retainers and screws Optional gold plating The gold plating option is real gold Gold is very soft Any abr...

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