Section Vii: Operation - New Buck Corporation 21 User Instruction Manual

This section of the manual is to help you get the 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. The manufacturer
recommends that for maximum performance burn dried natural seasoned hard wood.
Build a fire for maximum efficiency. These models 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 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 the floor of firebox.
4. These models are not designed for the use of grates, andirons or other methods of supporting
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 newspaper.
6. Place three or four small pieces of firewood, 2-3" in diameter, on top of kindling.
7. Light newspaper in the 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
the 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 the unit if the chimney and or connector
glows red.
8. After embers and a coal bed have been established, load heater with dried
natural seasoned hard wood.
NOTE: THE FUELING DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED DURING OPERATION.
NOTE: If optional blower is being used on the Model 21. 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.
SECTION VII
OPERATION
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