Operating instructions
Heatmax Furnace Installation and Operation Manual   
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PROPER INSTALLATION 
IMPROPER INSTALLATION 
2.  A minimum rise of ¼” per horizontal foot must be respected. 
6.4  Chimney and draft 
This furnace must be connected to a chimney certified for wood burning heating 
appliances; a 6” connector and chimney is mandatory. The barometric damper must be 
adjusted so that the maximum draft measured at the furnace outlet is limited to -0.06 in. 
w.c. However, the minimum draft to be respected at all times is -0.04 in. w.c. in the 
evacuation pipe. 
If the chimney draft exceeds -0.06" w.c, a barometric draft control should be installed on 
the smoke pipe. Never install a manual damper. 
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