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I. Welcome to 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 you that your Hitzer furnace has the finest 
Swiss Amish Craftsmanship.  The Hitzer Furnace is built with premier quality materials to ensure 
safety, durability, and performance.  These are all top priorities in the Hitzer line of products.  
 
We would like to personally thank you again and welcome you into our continually growing Hitzer 
Family. We wish you and your family an extended amount of warmth and comfort, provided by 
your new Hitzer Furnace

.  Thanks for choosing Hitzer as “Our Stoves Make Warm Friends.” 

 
  Some consideration should be given before installation begins. You need to determine if the two 
furnaces are compatible. They should be similar in maximum static pressure operation and blower 
CFM. They do not need to be exactly the same and the Hitzer furnace should generally be smaller 
in BTU’s and blower CFM’s. This is because of the constant operation of a solid fuel furnace 
compared to the start and stop operation of other furnaces. You should also add the CFM output 
of each furnace. You can then get an idea if the ductwork is sized such that the operating static 
pressure of the two combined will not go over the maximum for either if both operate at the same 
time. You should make sure that is there is an air conditioning coil on your present furnace that 
you can connect above it so as not to run the air from the Hitzer furnace through it.    
 

Safety Notice 
 

CAUTION: IF THIS HITZER FURNACE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE 
FIRE MAY RESULT.  FOR YOUR SAFETY AND TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, 
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO 
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY 
INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. 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. 

 

UL Tested/Label:  

Follow the information and clearance charts located on each Hitzer Stove 

Model.  These stoves have been tested to UL 391-2006, approved, and labeled on the rear of 
each stove.  
   It is strongly recommended to have this Hitzer Furnace installed by an educated and certified 
installation professional.  Please refer to a NFI (National Fireplace Institute) Certified Installer for 
your installation needs and questions. Locate an NFI professional at www.nficertified.org. 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Summary of Contents for 55 FA

Page 1: ...DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH FURNACE SURFACES MAY BECOME HOT WHILE IN OPERATION HIGH FURNACE TEMPERATURES MAY IGNITE CLOTHING OR FLAMMABLE MATERIAL FOR USE OF SOLID FUEL COAL ONLY OTHER FUEL SOURC...

Page 2: ...FM output of each furnace You can then get an idea if the ductwork is sized such that the operating static pressure of the two combined will not go over the maximum for either if both operate at the s...

Page 3: ...d 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...

Page 4: ...urnace 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 chimne...

Page 5: ...FOR SOLID FUEL VENTING IS UNSAFE AND PROHIBITED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION CODE III Location of Furnace and Installation WARNING THE INSTALLATION OF THESE STOVES MUST COMPLY WITH STA...

Page 6: ...ng concealed spaces or enter the chimney in the attic If connection is made through a combustible wall a listed and approved wall thimble pass through must be used following the manufacturer s instruc...

Page 7: ...all or Ceiling 18 Unit must be placed on a noncombustible floor Hot Air Supply Duct Hookup With the furnace now in place and the flue connector connected to the chimney it is time to connect the suppl...

Page 8: ...ill greatly improve the air movement up through the system There are also cover plates along both sides at the bottom of the furnace These can also be removed during a power outage to increase the nat...

Page 9: ...ation formats Note these illustrations reflect typical installations and are for design purposes only Illustrations and diagrams are for informational purposes only These diagrams are not drawn to sca...

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Page 11: ...to operate other than as intended Do not have hot air from gas or oil furnace flow downward into the Hitzer Furnace and flow out the Hitzer Furnace to existing duct work IV Operation Of Furnace WARNI...

Page 12: ...y load the stove to maximum heating potential Starting An Anthracite Coal Fire Starting an Anthracite coal fire takes time and patience Take several sheets of newspaper crumble into balls and place on...

Page 13: ...t air flow and the ability of the coal to burn When this happens this block of burning coal must be broken up with a poker to restore proper operation Add the coal in a couple of stages however it is...

Page 14: ...However when the stove is turned down and not much heat is needed the thermostat controlling the draft closes The gases now have no oxygen to burn and there is very little air movement through the st...

Page 15: ...EXTREMELY HOT FIRE THE CHIMNEY CONNECTOR AND CHIMNEY SHOULD BE INSPECTED AT LEAST TWICE MONTHLY DURING THE HEATING SEASON TO DETERMINE IF A SOOT BUILD UP HAS OCCURRED IF SOOT HAS ACCUMULATED IT SHOUL...

Page 16: ...till you are ready to use the furnace again in the fall Have the chimney inspected and cleaned if necessary If the optional filter housing is not installed you will need to clean the blower wheel Alwa...

Page 17: ...all be the responsibility of the original purchaser and the said Hitzer Inc shall have the final determination and be the final determiner as to whether or not said component is defective Any labor co...

Page 18: ...order for the above stated limited warranty to be effective and binding upon Hitzer Inc this portion herein must be detached and sent by the original owner to Hitzer Inc to the above stated address wi...

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