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MODEL FP-327-ZC VENT-FREE GAS HEATER
MAY BE INSTALLED AS A ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACE OR
WITH AN OPTIONAL WOODEN SURROUND
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
 Do not try to light any appliance.
 Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
 If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is in-
stalled. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to
section " Producing Adequate Ventilation" page 14.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli-
ance is not convertible for use with other gases.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
MANUFACTURED BY
NEW BUCK CORPORATION
200 ETHAN ALLEN DRIVE,
SPRUCE PINE, N.C. 28777
www.buckstove.com
This appliance is intended for supplemental heating.
This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or
bathroom.
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Revised January 2013

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  • Page 1 MODEL FP-327-ZC VENT-FREE GAS HEATER MAY BE INSTALLED AS A ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACE OR WITH AN OPTIONAL WOODEN SURROUND WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information and Warnings ......................3 Installation .............................. 6 Fireplace and Framing Dimensions ......................7 Fireplace Clearances ..........................8 Finishing Your Fireplace ........................9 Mantel Profiles For Zero Clearance ...................... 10 Mantel Installation ..........................11 Mobile Home Installation ........................13 Producing Adequate Air For Combustion And Ventilation ..............

  • Page 4: Safety Information And Warnings

    SECTION I SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY IMPORTANT: BEFORE TRYING TO ASSEMBLE, OPERATE, OR SERVICE THE APPLIANCE. IMPROPER USE OF THESE LOGS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM BURNS, FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or nausea.
  • Page 5 5. If this heater is used with propane gas, do not place propane supply tank (s) inside any structure. 6. What To Do IF You Smell Gas: - Shut off gas supply. - Do not try to light any appliance. - Do not touch any electrical switch.
  • Page 6 20. All heater screens must be kept clean when operating the gas logs. WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property damage. 22. Do not use this heater for burning trash or cooking. Never place matches, paper, garbage or any other material on top of logs or into the flames.

  • Page 7: Installation

    SECTION II ZERO CLEARANCE INSTALLATION The installation must conform with local codes ,or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54. This appliance may be installed in an After-Market Manufactured (Mobile) Home, where not prohibited by state or local codes. * (After Market: Completion of sale, not for the purpose of resale from the manufacturer).

  • Page 8: Fireplace And Framing Dimensions

    Fireplace and Framing Dimensions (inches) NOTE: Do not obstruct air openings around appliance. Maintain adequate clearances around air openings. 32 3/16" 26 1/4" 30 3/16" 15 3/4" GAS LINE 31 7/8" 31 7/8" " 3 1/4 32 3/16" " 7 1/2 13 1/2"...

  • Page 9: Fireplace Clearances

    any combustible material other than wood flooring, it FIREPLACE CLEARANCES must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending its The fireplace may be placed directly on a combustible full width and depth. Alternatives, the carpeting, vinyl floor, against a combustible wall at marked clearances, or tile, etc.

  • Page 10: Finishing Your Fireplace

    FINISHING YOUR FIREPLACE There is a wide variety of finishing material brick and stone are made of non combustible available for your fireplace from formal wall materials before using them on the face of the treatments with marble and mantels, to rustic fireplace.

  • Page 11: Mantel Profiles For Zero Clearance

    COMBUST IBLE MAT ERIAL 42" 3" 3 1/4" 2" 3/4" 10” 7” 3 1/4" 2" FP-327-ZC T OP T RIM (MET AL) ST AND OFF LOUVERS 2" HOOD MANTEL 3/4" FLAT SURFACE CEILING NAILING FLANGE PICTURE. 2 3" COMBUST IBLE 12"...

  • Page 12: Mantel Installation

    Due to high temperatures, this heater should be located out of traffic areas and away from furniture and draperies. NOTE: Kit No. (PAKDM327) Optional Wooden Mantel for FP-327-ZC. CAUTION: THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES OR, IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODES, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54.
  • Page 13 (10) To light the heater, see “Lighting Instructions” pages 21 through 28. Make sure you have the right gas valve for Natural or LP gas. TOP MANTEL 1/2" WOOD SCREWS REAR OF HEATER MANTEL BASE FIGURE 6 Page 11...

  • Page 14: Mobile Home Installation

    SECTION VI AFTER MARKET MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION NOTE: See “Producing Adequate Air For Combustion And Ventilation” page 14. .THIS APPLIANCE MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN AFTERMARKET*, PERMANENTLY LOCATED, MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME, WHERE NOT PROHIBITED BY LOCAL CODES. *After Market: Completion of sale, not for the purpose of resale from the manufacturer. THIS APPLIANCE IS ONLY FOR USE WITH THE TYPE OF GAS INDICATED ON THE RATING PLATE.

  • Page 15: Producing Adequate Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    PRODUCING ADEQUATE AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION This section is for residential or manufactured (mobile) installation This heater shall not be installed in unusually tight construction unless provisions are adequate for combustion and ventilation air. NOTE: This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required volume of in- door combustion air is provided by the method in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1/ NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas Code, or applicable codes.
  • Page 16 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x Width x Height =_________cu.ft.(volume of space) EXAMPLE: 20 ft.(Length) x 16 ft.(Width) x 8 ft.(ceiling Height)= 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space.

  • Page 17: Ventilation Air For Combustion And Ventilation From Inside Building

    VENTILATION AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION FROM INSIDE BUILDING This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When venting to an adjoining space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see Options 1 and 2, Figure 7).

  • Page 18: Ventilation Air For Combustion And Ventilation From Outdoors

    WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST HAVE ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF AIR FOR PROPER OPERATION. IF NOT, POOR FUEL COMBUSTION COULD RESULT. READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE PROPER AMOUNT OF AIR FOR THIS AND OTHER FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES IN YOUR HOME. VENTILATION AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION FROM OUTDOORS Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts.

  • Page 19: Gas Connection

    WARNING: ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS GAS CONNECTION Check gas type. Use only the type of gas indicated on the valve rating plate. If the gas type listed on the plate is not your type of gas supply, DO NOT INSTALL. Contact your dealer for proper model. Always use an external regulator for all LP heaters to reduce the supply tank pressure to a maximum of 13"...

  • Page 20: Gas Pressure Check

    The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa). MODEL FP-327-ZC FP-327-ZC Natural ITT Maxitrol...

  • Page 21: Placement Of Logs

    PLACEMENT OF LOGS REV. DATE DISCRIPTION APRVD NEW RELEASE DATE M.B. Figure 9 N.T.S. 7-26-00 BURNER BASE ASSEMBLY J.GLENN M.BEASTON WARNING: ISO VIEW FAILURE TO POSITION THE PARTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE DIAGRAMS OR FAILURE TO USE ONLY PARTS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED WITH HEATER MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

  • Page 22: Lighting Instructions - Millivolt Valve

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS MILLIVOLT VALVE (ITT) FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lit by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
  • Page 23 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information on previous page. 2. Make sure the manual shutoff valve is fully closed. If equipped with thermostat set to the lowest setting. 3. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance. 4. Open access panel door located at bottom front of the appliance. to the full “OFF”...

  • Page 24: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance

     If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob to “OFF” and call your service technician or gas supplier. IGNIT OR ELECT RODE PILOT BURNER THERMO-PILE THE RMO-COUP LE Turn control knob counterclockwise to the “ON”...

  • Page 25: Manual Lighting Procedure

    THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION  This valve operates off of millivolts produced by the generator. You may choose to use an optional Wall Thermostat or Remote control. If so, see Figure 2, page 22 for wiring diagram. MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE If the pilot cannot be lit with the piezo, it can be manually lit with the use of a paper match and a lighter rod.

  • Page 26: Lighting Instructions - Modulating Valve

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS MODULATING VALVE(MAXITROL) FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EX- PLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
  • Page 27 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information on the previous page. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully closed. 3. Open access panel door, located in lower front center of base for access to control knobs. 4. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. 5.
  • Page 28 IGNITER ELECTRODE PILOT BURNER O.D.S THERMO-COUPLE PILOT 13. Close the access panel door. 14. Turn on all electric power to the appliance. CAUTION DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST HEATING LEVELS BY USING THE MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE. TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE SHUTTING OFF UNIT: 1.
  • Page 29 THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostat control used on this heater differs from standard thermostats. Standard thermostats simply turn the burner on and off. The thermostat used on this heater senses the room temperature and adjusts the amount of gas flow to the burner. This will increase or decrease the flame height.

  • Page 30: Flame Check

    FLAME CHECK A periodic check of the flames should be made. The pilot flame should always be present when the unit is in operation. FLAME: Propane (LP) should produce a flame that is 3" to 4" above rear log. This flame should be yellow.

  • Page 31: Wiring Diagram

    WARNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN IN THE SAME ROOM AS GAS LOGS. WARNING: CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THESE GAS LOGS.
  • Page 32 EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-PRONG PLUG FOR YOUR PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD AND SHOULD BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE. NOTE: #PESBRO84 Blower Model FP-327-ZC. Rating: 120 volts/60HZ/0.54 Amps. NOTE: For convenience, allow licensed electrician to install properly grounded 3-plug receptacle near unit.

  • Page 33: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Although your gas logs are very realistic in appearance, it is not a real burning fireplace and must not be used for burning rejected material. To avoid irreparable damage to the heater or personal injury, matches, paper, garbage, or any other material must not be placed or thrown on top of the logs or into the flames.

  • Page 34: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING WARNING TURN OFF, UNPLUG HEATER AND LET COOL BEFORE SERVICING. ONLY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON SHOULD SERVICE AND REPAIR HEATER. CAUTION NEVER USE A WIRE, NEEDLE, OR SIMILAR OBJECT TO CLEAN ODS/ PILOT. THIS CAN DAMAGE ODS/PILOT. OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE...
  • Page 35 4. Air in gas lines when 4. Continue to hold down control installed knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is removed. 5. Depleted gas supply 5. Contact local propane gas company 6. ODS/Pilot is clogged 6. Clean ODS/Pilot or replace ODS/Pilot assembly 7.
  • Page 36 WARNING IF YOU SMELL GAS: * SHUT OFF GAS SUPPLY * DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT APPLIANCE * DO NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH; DO NOT USE ANY PHONE IN YOUR BUILDING * IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FROM A NEIGHBOR’S PHONE.
  • Page 37 OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Burner does not light after ODS/ 1. Burner orifice is clogged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning Pilot is lit and Maintenance) or replace burner orifice 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 2. Contact local propane gas company Delayed ignition of burner 1.

  • Page 38: Service/Replacement Parts

    SERVICING Repair and replacement work should only be performed by a qualified service technician. Always shut off the gas supply and make sure heater is cool before beginning any service operation. Check for gas leaks after servicing. REPAIR PARTS A parts list with exploded view follows. Always include correct name, part number, and model number of the heater when ordering service parts.

  • Page 39: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Maxitrol Valve KEY # PART # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY GV 30B5A2L7B Maxitrol LP Valve GV 30B5A2N7B Maxitrol Nat. Valve PE 4966 3/8" - 3/8" Elbow PS 112736 Maxitrol Regulator Holder PS 112716 M1127 Inner Bottom PO TBURN Single Burner PE TPT100/433 Thermo-couple/ (Copreci) PE 2150053...
  • Page 40 BLOWN UP VIEW OF BURNER ASSEMBLY Page 38...
  • Page 41 PARTS LIST ITT Valve KEY # PART # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PE 124461 Piezo Igniter w/Nut PE 2150053 Copreci ODS Nat. Pilot PE 2150054 Copreci ODS LP Pilot PE 65JUMPER 6" Jumper Wires #16 AWG Solid PE B67SA233 ITT LP Valve PE B67RA234 ITT NAT.
  • Page 42 BLOWN UP VIEW OF BURNER ASSEMBLY Page 40...
  • Page 43 We offer no other warranty, expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY MODEL FP-327-ZC New Buck warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.

  • Page 44: Warranty/Owner Registration

    OWNER REGISTRATION The attached owner registration card must be completed in its entirety and mailed within 30 days from date of installation in order for warranty coverage to begin to: New Buck Corporation P.O. Box 69 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Email: info@buckstove.com PLEASE NOTE: Owner Registration Card must contain Authorized Buck Stove Dealer Number and Certified Installer’s number (if applicable) for warranty coverage to begin.

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