Section Vii Operation - New Buck Corporation 74 User Manual

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This section of manual is to help you get maximum efficiency and maximum smoke

(particulate) reduction from your heater. If you should experience any difficulty or have any

questions concerning your heater, contact your dealer for assistance.

NOTE: The manufacturer recommends that for maximum performance burn natural

seasoned hard wood.

NOTE: Soft woods such as pine, create more creosote, clogging of chimney and produce a

less efficient burn performance.

Build a fire for maximum efficiency. This model burns wood and extracts heat so efficiently,

a large fire is not necessary. A large fire not only wastes energy, it usually results in home

being too warm for comfort.

The following steps will serve as a guide for operating your stove.

BUILDING A FIRE

1. Open door.

2. Open primary air control under hearth, push in. To close pull all the way out.

3. Twist two pieces of non-colored newspaper into a roll and place them on floor of firebox.

NOTE: "Do not use grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on inner bottom of fire box."

4. This model is not designed for use of grates, andirons or other methods of supporting fuel.

5. Lay several pieces of dry kindling on top of newspaper.

6. Place three or four small pieces of firewood, 2"-3" in diameter, on top of kindling.

7. Light newspaper in front. Close and latch door. Don't leave fire unattended at this point.

The draft system of heater should start quickly. It may be necessary to preheat chimney to

get draft started. To do this, open door and add newspaper to top rear of wood. Light or let

this paper ignite and allow to burn while holding door slightly cracked. Once draft has

started, close and lock door. You are over- heating unit if the chimney and or connector

glows red.

8. NOTE: After embers and a coal bed have been established, load heater with seasoned

natural hard wood, placing it length way front to rear.

NOTE: THE FUELING DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED DURING OPERATION.

BURN RATE

AIR SETTINGS

NOTE: If the optional blower is being used on the Model 74. Your stove is equipped

with a automatic thermostat. When stove gets hot enough, thermostat will

activate room air blower. Set fan speed according to desired heat output.

NOTE: When refueling or removing ashes turn "OFF" room air blower. Be sure to turn

room air blower back on when finished.

NOTE: Do not run power cord underneath heater or in walk way or heavy traffic areas.