Operation - New Buck Corporation LITTLE JOHN Installation & Operation Manual

This section of the manual is to help you get the maximum efficiency and maximum smoke
(particulate) reduction from your
have any questions concerning your heater, contact your dealer for assistance.
NOTE:The manufacturer recommends that for maximum performance burn dried
natural seasoned hard wood.
Build a fire for maximum efficiency. This model burn wood and extract heat so efficiently, a
large fire is not necessary. A large fire not only wastes energy, it usually results in the home
being too warm for comfort.
The following steps will serve as a guide for operating your stove.
BUILDING A FIRE
1. Open the door.
2. Open the air control slide under the fuel door by loosening the air control knob, and slide to
the right. Then slide the top back damper rod back, to open the rear damper.
3. Twist two pieces of non-colored newspaper into a roll and place them on the floor of the
firebox.
4. These models are not designed for the use of grates, andirons or other methods of
supporting the fuel.
NOTE: "Do not use grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on inner bottom of fire box."
5. Lay several pieces of dry kindling on top of the newspaper.
6. Place three or four small pieces of firewood, 2-3" in diameter, on top of the kindling.
7. Light the newspaper in the front. Close and latch the door. Don't leave the fire unattended at
this point. It may be necessary to preheat the chimney to get the draft started. To do this,
open the door and add newspaper to the top rear of the wood. Light or let this paper ignite
and allow to burn while holding the door slightly cracked. Once the draft has started, close
and lock the door. You are over heating the unit if the chimney and or connector glows red.
8. After embers and a coal bed have been established, load the heater with dried
natural seasoned hard wood.
NOTE: THE FUELING DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED DURING OPERATION
NOTE: If the optional blower is being used on the Model LITTLE JOHN. Your stove is
equipped with a automatic thermostat. When the stove gets hot enough, the
thermostat will activate the 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.
"Do Not Overfire – If Heater or Chimney Connector Glows, You Are Overfiring."

OPERATION

heater. If you should experience any difficulty or
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