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WNER’S

 

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ANUAL 

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NSTALLATION AND 

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PERATION 

 

Model 55 Furnace 
Model 82 Furnace 

 

 

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  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. 

 

 

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 SOURCES CAN RESULT IN 

POISONOUS GAS EMISSION, STOVE DAMAGE, AND/OR FIRE. 

 

 

FOR BEST RESULTS USE NUT OR PEA SIZED ANTHRACITE COAL.  RUN OF MINE, 

LUMP, AND EGG SIZE BITUMINOUS COAL MAY ALSO BE USED. 

 

 

CARBON MONOXIDE AND SMOKE DETECTORS MUST BE PRESENT IN THE 

HOME AND WORKING PROPERLY AT ALL TIME. 

 

 

REFER TO FURNACE MARKINGS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND 
SPECIFICATIONS  

 

 

 

 

 

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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