Section Ii: Masonry Insert Installation - BuckMaster Model 21 Features Preparations Installation Operation Maintenance Safety

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The Model 21 may be installed using an all masonry fireplace built in accordance with the

Uniform Building Code and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The first step in

this type of installation is to determine the acceptability of fireplace and chimney for use with a

woodstove. Both construction and condition of fireplace are important

considerations when installing a woodstove. The chimney should extend at least 3' above roof

and at least 2' above any point of the roof within 10'.

REMEMBER TO HAVE YOUR CHIMNEY INSPECTED FOR LEAKS AND BLOCKAGE

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR STOVE. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A

CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO FLOOR AND COMBUSTIBLES

MINIMUM CLEARANCE MASONRY INSERT

MODEL 21

A. Side Wall Combustible

B. Front Floor Protector

C. Side Floor Protector

D. Side Wood Trim

E. Top Wood Trim

F. Mantel or Brackets

1. The hearth must be of masonry construction and must extend a minimum of 16" in front of

firebox opening and a minimum of 8" to either side of the firebox opening.

(See Figure 1).

If there is not minimum hearth protection from the front of firebox opening and front of

masonry hearth, a floor protector must be used in front of hearth to protect combustible

materials. The floor protector must be 3/8" minimum thickness non- combustible material

or equivalent.(See Page 5).

SECTION II

MASONRY INSERT INSTALLATION

CAUTION

25"

16"

17"

25"

Figure 1

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