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New Buck Corporation Heater Model 80 Installation And Operation Manual

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BUCK STOVE
"MEETS PHASE II EPA STANDARDS"
OPERATION
If this heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions.
Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation requirements in your area.
Manufactured by New Buck Corp.—Spruce Pine, NC 28777—
Tested by ITS
MODEL 80 HEATER
FEATURES
PREPARATION
MAINTENANCE
SAFETY NOTICE
INSTALLATION
SAFETY
Revised 2/03
PN-PI-8000660

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  • Page 1 BUCK STOVE “MEETS PHASE II EPA STANDARDS” PREPARATION OPERATION If this heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation requirements in your area. Manufactured by New Buck Corp.—Spruce Pine, NC 28777—...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I Room Heater Features ...3 Important Statements ...5-6 SECTION II Masonry Insert Installation ...7-10 SECTION III Residential Freestanding Heater Installation ... 11-17 SECTION IV Wood Heater Safety...18 SECTION V Operation ...19-20 SECTION VI Preventive Maintenance/Parts Replacement ...21-22 SECTION VII Troubleshooting...23-24 WARRANTY ...25...

  • Page 5: Section I

    SECTION I The New Buck Corporation room heater Model 80 is one of the safest and most efficient heating systems available when installed and operated as specified in these instructions and as stipulated on the operation and installation labels affixed to the unit. The unit is designed to burn wood fuel only.
  • Page 6 Wood Stove 1. By Pass Damper & Brass Spring Handle 2. Blower Control (Rheostat) 3. Primary Air Control (Right Side) 3a. Primary Air Control (Left Side) 4. Warm Air Outlets 5. Baffles (Interior of Stove) 6. Air Inlet 7. Door 8.

  • Page 7: Important Statements

    EPA COMPLIANCE STATUS This manual describes the installation and operation of the New Buck Corporation, Model 80 wood heater. These heaters meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Emission limits for wood heaters sold after July 1, 1992. Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from approximately 9,000 to 40,300 BTU/hr for the Model 80.

  • Page 8: Ash Removal

    ACHIEVING CATALYTIC LIGHT-OFF WHEN REFUELING During the refueling and rekindling of a cool fire, or a fire that has burned down to the charcoal phase, operate the stove at a medium to high firing rate for about 15 minutes to ensure that the catalyst reaches approximately 600 CATALYST MONITORING It is important to periodically monitor the operation of the catalytic combustor to ensure that it is functioning properly, and to determine when it needs to be replaced.

  • Page 9: Masonry Insert Installation

    SECTION II MASONRY INSERT INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS It is not necessary to direct connect this unit, but testing has shown that it is necessary for best performance in a poorly drawing flue, oversized flue liner or a short chimney. Use the following to complete the installation of the unit as an insert: Kit # PA FP80 Note: Clearances to mantel may be reduced by using a tested or listed mantel shield.

  • Page 10: Installation Preparation

    POSSIBLE TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION If you decide to install your own stove, there are several hand tools you may need to do the job. If you do not already have them, they are readily available at most hardware stores. Caulking gun Large adjustable wrench (may not be needed) Drop cloths or newspapers...

  • Page 11: Mounting The Trim Panels

    FIGURE 2 POSITIONING MOUNTING THE TRIM PANELS After the unit is positioned, as shown in Figure 2, mark the mounting position of the trim panels as follows: 1. Set the side trim panels in place, flat against the face of the fireplace. Mark down the inside edge of the trim panel to make a vertical reference line.

  • Page 12: Final Check

    FIGURE 11. Pull the unit back out of the fireplace and remove the brass and top trim panel to facilitate the installation of the direct connect or positive connect. 12. Now, follow the installation procedures in the listed direct or positive connect kit you are using and install the heater and connector kit in the fireplace.

  • Page 13: Residential Freestanding Heater Installation

    SECTION III RESIDENTIAL FREESTANDING ROOM HEATER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PRECAUTION Extensive field and laboratory testing has shown that catalytic stoves perform best as freestanding stoves when vented into a masonry chimney that include the following: 1. A rain cap is installed on the chimney. 2.

  • Page 14: Floor Protection

    MODEL 80 Minimum Clearances The New Buck Corporation Model 80 must be installed in compliance with the instructions contained in this manual. Clearance from combustible walls and ceilings. (Using single wall chimney connector) The minimum lateral distance between any part of the room heater and combustible wall is shown in Figures 6 and...
  • Page 15 Preparing The Stove for Installation 1. Inspect the unit for any obvious physical damage. 2. Check the primary air draft controls to ensure that they slide freely. 3. Check the operation of the bypass damper control to ensure that it will open and close properly. 4.
  • Page 16 3. Now connect the stove to the ceiling support box by using #24 ga. minimum blued or black steel chimney pipe. (Do not use galvanized pipe.) Connect each section so the crimpled end faces downward, and secure each section to each other using at least three (3) sheet metal screws or rivets. (See Figure 8) Wall Exit Into Metal Tee-Box 1.
  • Page 17 2. Once the through-the-wall thimble codes are met, simply connect the chimney pipe to the wall pass- through connector using #24 ga. minimum, blued or black steel pipe as follows: (a) Maintain 1/4" rise per foot (horizontal length) from the appliance to the chimney.
  • Page 18 BRICK CLEARANCE REDUCTION SYSTEM LEAVE 1 INCH FLOOR CLEARANCE FOR AIR CIRCULATION BRICK WALLS MAY BE ATTACHED TO COMBUSTIBLE WALLS USING WALL TIES. IF BRICK IS USED, BE SURE FLOOR CAN WITHSTAND THE WEIGHT OF THE BRICK. COMBUSTIBLE WALL WOOD STOVE CLEARANCE RE- DUCTION SYSTEM SPACED OUT 1...
  • Page 19 3. Open the primary air drafts and damper bypass. 4. Plug the power cord into a 115 VAC outlet. 5. Place crumpled pieces of newspaper in the stove. Light and close the door. Make sure that stove draws properly through the primary drafts. 6.

  • Page 20: Wood Heater Safety

    SECTION IV WOOD HEATER SAFETY Certain safety hazards are inherent in any wood heater installation. You should be aware of these so that a safe and proper installation can be made. 1. FAULTY CHIMNEY: An older masonry chimney should be thoroughly checked to be sure there are no holes or weak spots which could allow sparks or hot gases to escape.

  • Page 21: Operation

    SECTION V OPERATION This section of the manual is to help you get maximum efficiency and maximum smoke (particulate) reduction from your Model 80 heater. If you should experience any difficulty or have questions concerning your heater, contact your Model 80 dealer for assistance. Manufacturer’s recommendation for peak performance and long catalyst life is to burn seasoned hardwood (wood dried 6-12 months) and place wood from front to back position in the heater.

  • Page 22: Building A Fire

    Building a Fire: 1. By-pass damper must be open (pulled out) when starting fire or adding wood to fire. 2. Open the door. 3. While looking inside the firebox, operate the damper bypass door in and out observing the movement. If the door does not operate freely and seal to the door opening, then the door has jumped out of its track during shipping and/or installation.

  • Page 23: Preventive Maintenance/Parts Replacement

    SECTION VI PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE / PARTS REPLACEMENT Disassembly Inspection and Catalytic Replacement The catalysts in your stove are designed for many years of use. If after several years of use, the efficiency of the stove decreases or if a notable amount of smoke is observed, the catalysts may need to be replaced. See the Catalyst Warranty prior to replacement.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    SECTION IV Operation of any wood heater can create problems. While the use of a catalytic-combustor equipped stove will substantially lessen some of these problems-such as creosote formation-other traditional wood heater problems may remain. The following guidelines apply to operation of all wood heaters with problems related to catalytic heater addressed where appropriate.
  • Page 26 Problem 3. Backpuffing 4. Smoke Rollout when heater door is opened 5. Low Catalytic Temperature COMBUSTOR-RELATED PROBLEMS 1. Plugging 2. Catalyst Peeling 3. Catalyst Masking Possible Cause 1. Gusts of wind 2. Hot combustor (Above 1400 1. Bypass damper is closed, or combustor is in operating position 2.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    Merchantability, Fitness for Purpose or Otherwise except those warranties expressly stated herein. (C) New Buck Corporation is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the use of the product including any cost or expense or providing substitute equipment or service during periods of mal- function or non-use.

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