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MODEL 81
NON-CATALYTIC UNIT
FIREPLACE INSERT & FREESTANDING
FEATURES
PREPARATIONS
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
SAFETY NOTICE
IF THIS HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY
RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
CONTACT THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (SUCH AS MUNICIPAL
BUILDING DEPARTMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU,
etc.) CONSULT BEFORE INSTALLATION TO DETERMINE THE NEED TO
OBTAIN A PERMIT. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
TESTED AND LISTED BY:
PFS/TECO, COTTAGE GROVE, WI
MANUFACTURED BY NEW BUCK CORPORATION
200 ETHAN ALLEN DRIVE
P.O. BOX 69
SPRUCE PINE, N.C. 28777
www.buckstove.com
Revised May 2020

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  • Page 1 MODEL 81 NON-CATALYTIC UNIT FIREPLACE INSERT & FREESTANDING FEATURES PREPARATIONS INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE SAFETY SAFETY NOTICE IF THIS HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (SUCH AS MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU, etc.) CONSULT BEFORE INSTALLATION TO DETERMINE THE NEED TO...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Wood Stove Description ....................... 2 Important Instructions ........................3 SECTION I: Introduction ......................4 SECTION II: Masonry Insert Installation ..................5 Chimney Heights .......................... 6 Floor Protection ..........................7 Installation Preparation / Masonry Fireplace Installation Options ..........10 Mounting Trim Panels ........................

  • Page 4: Wood Stove Description

    EPA COMPLIANCE STATUS This manual describes installation and operation of the New Buck Corporation Model 81 wood heater. This heater meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Emission limits for wood heaters sold after May, 15 2020. Under specific test conditions, this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from approximately 13,800 to 59,500 BTU/hr.

  • Page 5: Important Instructions

    MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCES. The New Buck Corp. non-catalytic Model 81 has been tested to UL 1482 Standards and • listed by PFS/TECO. Standard for Room Heaters, Solid Fuel Type.

  • Page 6: Section I: Introduction

    SECTION I INTRODUCTION Your new MODEL 81 is a non-catalytic unit designed to meet the most stringent emissions standards without the use of a catalytic combustor. This effect is achieved through the use of a secondary air which is mixed with primary air in unit's firebox.

  • Page 7: Section Ii: Masonry Insert Installation

    SECTION II MASONRY INSERT INSTALLATION The Model 81 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 acceptability of fireplace and chimney for use with a woodstove.

  • Page 8: Chimney Heights

    CHIMNEY HEIGHTS GREATER LESS THAN THAN 10 FT. 10 FT. 10 FT. 2 FT. 3 FT. 2 FT. 3 FT. METAL CHIMNEY 2 FT. MINIMUM HEIGHT ABOVE THE ROOF WITHIN 10 FT. HORIZONTALLY CHIMNEY “10 FT.” RULE (MINIMUM HEIGHTS) MASONRY CHIMNEY NOTE: MINIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHT 15 FT.

  • Page 9: Floor Protection

    MINIMUM CLEARANCES Floor Protection: When installing a heater, a floor protector must be used. Floor protector must have a minimum of 1.1 R-Value non-combustible material. How to use alternate materials and how to calculate equivalent thickness Most people have heard of R-Values, which are used for rating common building materials such as fiberglass insulation and glass.
  • Page 10 K-Value Example: A wood stove may call for a floor which has a K factor of 1 or less. A product such as Micore 300 Board from USG has a K-Value of approx .43 per inch. Therefore a 1/2” thickness of this board would have a K-Value of .86, which meets the requirement of our example stove.
  • Page 11 Example of Hearth Calculations - this is for a Hearth requirement of approx R=1.15 (figures taken from Ceramic Tile manufacturers trade association) The assembly that we will evaluate is a 3/8” layer of Micore 230 and a layer of ½” Util-A- Crete.

  • Page 12: Installation Preparation / Masonry Fireplace Installation Options

    NEW BUCK CORPORATION HIGHLY RECOMMENDS A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER TO INSTALL YOUR UNIT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER POSSIBLE TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION If you decide to install your own stove, there are several hand tools you may need to do the job. If you do not already have them, they are readily available at most hardware stores.
  • Page 13 SAFETY NOTICE If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation FIGURE 5, OPTION (A) AIRTIGHT INSULATED & STARTER PIPE CLEANED OUT SEAL TRIM PANELS AND UNDER FRONT OF STOVE UNIT WITH...

  • Page 14: Mounting Trim Panels

    INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Follow installation procedures on direct connect or positive connect kit you are using and install heater connect kit in fireplace. MOUNTING TRIM PANELS SIDE TRIM PANEL TOP TRIM PANEL Mark mounting position of trim panels as follows: 1. Center stove in fireplace opening. 2.
  • Page 15 10. Obtain outer black trim kit provided with insert kit and slip over top and sides of trim panels. (See Figure 10). 11. Using insulation provided, peel and stick to back of panels overlapping fireplace dimensions by 1" on each side and top. (See Figure 11). 12.
  • Page 16 CAUTION THE UNIT IS PAINTED WITH A SPECIALLY FORMULATED HIGH TEMPERATURE PAINT THAT CURES DURING THE FIRST TWO OR THREE FIRINGS. YOU MAY NOTICE A SLIGHT SMOKING EFFECT AND AN ODOR OF BURNING PAINT WHEN YOU BUILD THE FIRST FIRES. THIS IS NORMAL AND IS NOT A CAUSE FOR ALARM.

  • Page 17: Section Iii: Pre-Fab Insert Installation

    SECTION III PRE-FAB INSERT INSTALLATION The Model 81 may be installed into any UL listed pre-fabricated fireplace that is large enough to accept it. NOTE: When installing Model 81 into a Pre-Fab Zero-Clearance fireplace, a UL-1777 LINER must be installed the Full Length of chimney and attached to flue exit of insert.

  • Page 18: Section Iv: Residential Freestanding Installation

    SECTION IV RESIDENTIAL FREESTANDING INSTALLATION Select an installation location that will give best airflow from front of heater to remainder of home. PREPARING STOVE FOR INSTALLATION 1. Inspect unit for any obvious physical damage. 2. Plug power cord into a 115V AC outlet. Set switch to “Manual” and rheostat to “High” position to ensure motor operates properly.
  • Page 19 MINIMUM CLEARANCES Floor Protection: When installing a heater, a floor protector must be used. Floor protector must have a minimum of 1.1 R-Value non-combustible material. How to use alternate materials and how to calculate equivalent thickness Most people have heard of R-Values, which are used for rating common building materials such as fiberglass insulation and glass.
  • Page 20 K-Value Example: A wood stove may call for a floor which has a K factor of 1 or less. A product such as Micore 300 Board from USG has a K-Value of approx .43 per inch. Therefore a 1/2” thickness of this board would have a K-Value of .86, which meets the requirement of our example stove.
  • Page 21 Example of Hearth Calculations - this is for a Hearth requirement of approx R=1.15 (figures taken from Ceramic Tile manufacturers trade association) The assembly that we will evaluate is a 3/8” layer of Micore 230 and a layer of ½” Util-A- Crete.
  • Page 22 Chimney This model is designed for connection to any listed 2100º UL103 HT chimneys and parts. Follow chimneys manufacturer's instructions carefully. NOTE: This Room Heater must be connected to either two options: 1. A chimney complying with requirements for Type HT chimneys in Standard for Safety Factory-Built Chimneys For Residential Type and Building Heating Appliances, UL 103.
  • Page 23 B. Wall Exit Into Metal Tee-Box 1. Mark the plumb line on wall directly behind center of heater. (See Figure 15). Floor protector must be under horizontal pipe exit. 2. Place vertical portion of heater pipe and elbow in position and project a point onto plumb line level with center of the elbow.
  • Page 24 C. Wall Exit Into Masonry (Using Single Wall Pipe) Before connecting this unit to a masonry chimney, determine that masonry fireplace wall pass through connector thimble meets NFPA-211 Code and local building codes and is a minimum of 18" from ceiling. If connector thimble does not meet these codes, the pass through connector must be modified.
  • Page 25 FINAL CHECK 1. Recheck specified clearances. (See Page 24) 2. Remove all foreign material from firebox area. 3. Open primary air draft. Primary air control located on right side of stove under hearth. 4. Plug power cord into a 115V AC outlet. Set switch to “Manual” and rheostat to “High” po- sition to ensure motor operates properly.

  • Page 26: Freestanding Installation Clearances

    CLEARANCES FOR MODEL 81 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES FREESTANDING BACK WALL SIDE WALL BACK WALL BACK WALL BACK WALL BACK WALL HEARTH PAD HEARTH PAD HEARTH PAD FIGURE 18 MODEL 81 23" 23" 25" 16" 16” 8” 8” 10” FULL LENGTH...
  • Page 27 CLEARANCES FOR MODEL 81 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES USING SINGLE WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR AND OPTIONAL SHIELDS, PERMANENTLY LOCATED MANUFACTURED HOME AND ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS BACK WALL SIDE WALL BACK WALL BACK WALL BACK WALL HEARTH PAD HEARTH PAD FIGURE 19 MODEL 81 12"...

  • Page 28: Installation Of Close Clearances Shields

    INSTALLATION OF (OPTIONAL) CLOSE CLEARANCE SHIELDS 1. Center rear close clearance shield with back of stove. Mark back of stove, using holes in rear shield as reference. Drill pilot holes using a 1/8 drill bit. Using self-tapping screws, secure back shield to back of stove (See figure 20). 2.

  • Page 29: Section V: Freestanding Permanently Located Manufactured Home Installation

    SECTION V FREESTANDING PERMANENTLY LOCATED MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION FOR MINIMUM CLEARANCES SEE PAGE 25. Floor Protection: When installing a heater, a floor protector must be used. Floor protector must have a minimum of 1.1 R-Value non-combustible material. How to use alternate materials and how to calculate equivalent thickness Most people have heard of R-Values, which are used for rating common building materials such as fiberglass insulation and glass.
  • Page 30 K-Value Example: A wood stove may call for a floor which has a K factor of 1 or less. A product such as Micore 300 Board from USG has a K-Value of approx .43 per inch. Therefore a 1/2” thickness of this board would have a K-Value of .86, which meets the requirement of our example stove.
  • Page 31 Example of Hearth Calculations - this is for a Hearth requirement of approx R=1.15 (figures taken from Ceramic Tile manufacturers trade association) The assembly that we will evaluate is a 3/8” layer of Micore 230 and a layer of ½” Util-A- Crete.
  • Page 32 TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION Drop cloth, 3/32" Metal drill bit, 5/16" magnetic socket chuck adapter, 5/16" wrench (box or socket) or adjustable wrench, Jigsaw with masonry, metal and wood blades WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM PREPARING STOVE FOR INSTALLATION 1.

  • Page 33: Outside Air Installation

    Out Side Air Installation CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF PERMANENTLY LOCATED MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR MUST BE MAINTAINED. (MOVE OPENING AND/OR REPOSITION HEATER LOCATION IFNECESSARY). 1. Select an installation location that will give best airflow from front of heater to remainder of home making sure minimumum clearance specifications are met.
  • Page 34 FIGURE 27 RAIN CAP RAIN CAP 24" min. 24" min. (610 mm) 36" TYP. (610 mm) 36" TYP. FLASHING FLASHING RADIATION SHIELD RADIATION SHIELD 20 FT. MAX. OUTSIDE AIR DUCT THROUGH FLOOR WHEN MOBILE IS NOT UNDERPINNED OUTSIDE AIR DUCT THROUGH UNDERPINNING OUTSIDE AIR DUCT THROUGH FLOOR WHEN MOBLE HOME IS NOT UNDERPENNED OUTSIDE AIR DUCT THROUGH UNDERPENNED...
  • Page 35 4. Next, install a New Buck Corporation chimney connector to flue of heater or use 3 L brackets and secure to top of heater and pipe. 5. Using single wall chimney connector, connect heater to chimney by following manufacturer’s installation instructions exactly.

  • Page 36: Section Vi: Wood Heater Safety

    4. Place crumpled pieces of newspaper in stove. Light it and close door. Ensure that stove draws properly through primary draft. 5. Check for smoke leaks around door. 6. Open door and check for smoke escaping from front of stove. Smoking usually indicates a defective or poorly positioned chimney.
  • Page 37 The chimney and chimney connector should be inspected once every two months. Any build- up of creosote should be removed to prevent risk of a chimney fire. To remove chimney or chimney connector, remove screws or fasteners, remove pipe and clean with steel brush. Replace chimney or chimney connector and replace screws and/or fasteners.

  • Page 38: Section Vii Operation/Efficiency

    SECTION VII OPERATION/EFFICIENCY 1. To maximize the efficiency of your wood stove make sure it is sized properly for the space you plan to heat. 2. Use dry, seasoned wood only. Recommended fire wood length 18” front to back. Using wet wood will greatly reduce your efficiency.

  • Page 39: Guide To Different Burning Qualities Of Wood

    GUIDE TO THE DIFFERENT BURNING QUALITIES OF WOOD Type of Ease of Coaling Amount of Wood Starting Qualities Sparks Apple Poor Excellent Fair Good Beech Poor Good Birch Good Excellent Moderate Cherry Poor Excellent Cedar Excellent Poor Many Fair Good Very Few Hemlock Good...

  • Page 40: Mantinace: Door Gasket Replacement

    MAINTENANCE DOOR GASKET REPLACEMENT (COLD HEATER) To replace deteriorated gaskets, follow these steps to ensure proper installation of gaskets. 1. Obtain proper gaskets and silicone glue from your local dealer. 2. Using pliers, remove any worn and deteriorated gaskets. 3. Using a scraper, wire brush and sandpaper or steel wool, clean glue and gasket residue from door frame. 4.

  • Page 41: Brick Layout

    MAINTENANCE BRICK LAYOUT TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW BAFFLE BOARD FIRE BLANKET NOTE: “This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.” Page 39...

  • Page 42: Secondary Air Tube Replacement

    MAINTENANCE SECONDARY AIR TUBES REPLACEMENT (Replacing secondary air tubes) COLD STOVE 1. Unplug heater from 115V AC outlet. 2. Put drop cloth down. 3. Empty ashes. 4. Remove air tubes. The (4) secondary air tubes are located in top of burn chamber. On right side of tubes you will find a cotter pin.

  • Page 43: Electrical Replacement Motor / Thermostat / Rheostat Replacement

    MAINTENANCE ELCTRICAL REPLACMENT MOTOR, THERMOSTAT, RHEOSTAT TO REPLACE MOTOR: Unplug heater from 115V AC outlet. Remove bottom cover door removing (2) screws holding it in place. See Figure 33. To the right of ash pan you will find a wire cover screen protecting you from electrical components of this unit. See Figure 34. There are (3) screws holding wire cover screen .

  • Page 44: Electrical Wiring Diagram/ Room Air Blower Operation

    ROOM AIR BLOWER OPERATION Your heater is equipped with a room air blower. For operation and wiring see figure below. For your convenience, your heater is equipped with a rheostat with which you are able to select the air flow. The auto and manual switch will allow you to select the position at which thermostat will function.
  • Page 45 MAINTENANCE CHECK CHIMNEY A. Chimney should be inspected twice a year. B. The chimney should be cleaned as necessary to remove creosote, soot, leaves, birds’ nests, etc. Before sweeping the chimney a few steps must be done. Put drop cloth down. 1.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    SECTION VIII TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM SOLUTION 1. Obstruction in chimney 1. Sluggish heater 1. Check for and remove obstruction 2. Improperly sealed trim kit 2. (a) Check trim kit gasketing or direct connect kit seal to fireplace and gasket as necessary to seal unit.

  • Page 47: Parts List

    REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE MODEL 81 Air Control Bar MF 810084 2. Door Handle Assembly PA 910096 3. Door Gold PC 212400G 4. Door Black PC 212400 5. Door Pewter PC 212400P 6. Off/Auto/Man Fan Switch PE RC211RB 7. Thermostat 110 disc PE 400132 8.

  • Page 48: Warranty

    NEW BUCK CORPORATION (NBC) "LIMITED WARRANTY" FOR THE BUCK STOVE PLEASE READ THIS WARRANTY CAREFULLY PRODUCTS COVERED This warranty covers the new Buck Stove heating unit, so long as it is owned by the original purchaser, including optional and standard accessories purchased at the same time, subject to terms, limitations, and conditions herein set out.
  • Page 49 (Last) (First) Address ______________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________ State ________ Zip ________________ CUSTOMER EMAIL::_________________________________________________________ MODEL 81 - Serial Number _____________________________________________________ Date of Installation: Day _______________ Month ________________ Year _____________ Installer’s Name _______________________________________________________________ Installer’s Certification Number __________________________________________________ Dealer’s Name ________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________ State ________ Zip ________________...

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