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II. Flue Systems 

 
A good chimney is essential. This room heater must be connected to (1) a listed Type HT (2100°F) 
chimney per UL 103 or ULC S629, or (2) a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner. 

  

Masonry Flue System:

 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 within 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. 

 

 
Factory Built System:

 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 pro

fessional, before use. With Factory Built Chimneys the chimney manufacturer’s 

clearances and distance requirements must be followed. 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 appliance. 
 

 

 

THE DIAGRAMS ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. FOLLOW CHIMNEY 

MANUFACTURE

R’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. 

Summary of Contents for 254

Page 1: ...FIRE FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN THIS MANUAL IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED A FIRE MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR EVEN DEATH HOT WHILE IN OPERATION KEEP CHILDREN CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS FOR USE OF SOLID FUEL COAL ONLY OTHER FUEL SOURCES CAN RESULT IN POISONOUS GAS EMISSION STOVE DAMAGE A...

Page 2: ... STOVE 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 THE...

Page 3: ...r 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 Factory Built System 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 buil...

Page 4: ...be a minimum of 7 inches in diameter The flue size for the model 254 should be a minimum of 6 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 h...

Page 5: ...E TO FOLLOW ALL CODES AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS WHEN INSTALLING THE STOVE CAUTION THE USES OF ALUMINUM TYPE B GAS VENT FOR SOLID FUEL VENTING IS UNSAFE AND PROHIBITED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION CODE III INSTALLATION OF STOVE WARNING THE INSTALLATION OF THESE STOVES MUST COMPLY WITH STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS AND BE INSPECTED BY THE STATE OR LOCAL INSPECTOR IF REQUIRED NOTE THESE S...

Page 6: ...per joint A manual or barometric damper is recommended to maintain a chimney draft between 03 to 06 inches of water inch wc Draft should never exceed 08 inch wc ...

Page 7: ...ith required thickness T in inches R 1 k x T c C factor given R 1 C 2 Determine the R value of the proposed alternate floor protector a Use the formula in step 1 to convert values not expressed as R b For multiple layers add R values of each layer to determine the overall R value 3 If the overall R value of the system is greater than the R value of the specified floor protector the alternate is ac...

Page 8: ...nd start adding coal Nut and or pea are the preferred sizes Add a thin layer approximately the thickness of the coal covering the entire grate area If the entire grate area is not covered the coal will not ignite Keep the draft controls open Once a layer has started to burn and turn red another layer can be added Another method for starting an Anthracite coal fire is by using self starting charcoa...

Page 9: ...oes is maintain the firebox at a given temperature by adding more or less air There will be an initial trial and error period as you determine what stove temperature gives you the amount of heat you need in your house Once this setting is determined you should not have to change the setting unless there is a major change outside A good example of this is when we go from fall into the dead of winte...

Page 10: ...e necessary to shake the grates morning and evening also Bituminous coal can have a tendency to fuse into clinkers The amount of clinkering is dependent on the grade of coal you are burning and the temperature you are burning at Before shaking you may have to break up ash clinkers with a poker Shake now until bits of red burning coal are dropping into the ash pan You can now reload with coal If fi...

Page 11: ...ARTS OF YOUR STOVE WILL BE HOT ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN EMPTYING ASH PAN OR WORKING ON A HOT OR BURNING STOVE COAL STORAGE Storing your coal is quite simple Coal is not affected by insects rodents or moisture Bagged coal can be stacked anywhere that is convenient Bulk coal you will want to have a bin of some sort just so it doesn t spread all over Either bulk or bagged it ca...

Page 12: ...nance Moisture is your enemy Summertime moisture and high humidity can be absorbed by dust and fly ash and cause rust and corrosion A complete cleaning of the stove and venting system will help reduce this Brush down all fly ash from the interior of the stove Then you should vacuum out the fly ash from inside the stove including ledges and corners Check outside painted surface of stove If surface ...

Page 13: ...e manufactured by Hitzer Inc said original purchaser shall send said defective part to the aforementioned offices of Hitzer Inc for determination therewith to be made by Hitzer Inc Hitzer Inc should it determine that said component was defective shall thereafter replace said component at no cost to the original purchaser All shipping charges shall be the responsibility of the original purchaser an...

Page 14: ... original purchaser must pay shipping to and from Hitzer Inc 269 E Main St Berne In 46711 In 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 at the above stated address within ten 10 days from the date of purchase of said stove Owner s Name __________________________ Address __...

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