Firebox enclosure for gas-fired decorative type unvented room heaters for use with optional wooden flush mount mantel (ff) and optional wooden surround (ws) (23 pages)
Summary of Contents for BuckMaster AIR-TIGHT ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACE
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BuckMaster IMPORTANT: INSTALLATION MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL ORDINANCES CAUTION: READ RULES FOR SAFE WHICH MAY DIFFER FROM THIS INSTALLATION OPERATION AND INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL. BuckMaster AIR-TIGHT ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION/OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR YOUR SAFETY - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................3 GENERAL INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS ..........3 PLANNING YOUR FIREPLACE INSTALLATION ..........3-4 LOCATING THE FIREPLACE ..................3 CLEARANCES ........................3 CHIMNEYS ........................4 TYPICAL INSTALLATION ....................4 INSTALLATION ......................5-20 CHIMNEY ........................5-6 COMBUSTION AIR DUCT ....................7 HOT AIR DUCT INSTALLATION ................
NOTE: Your BuckMaster warranty is at the end of this manual. Be sure to complete and return the warranty registration to the √ To prevent injury or damage, do not allow anyone manufacturer.
You may connect to a masonry chimney as long as the conditions in section 8 4.5 of NFPA 211 are met. The connector from the flue outlet of the BuckMaster and the masonry chimney must also meet UL 103 type HT...
INSTALLATION PARTS NEEDED CHECKLIST: CHIMNEY GENERAL INFORMATION 1. BuckMaster Fireplace 1. A minimum of 3' is required from the top of the 2. Hot air duct kit chimney to the point where it passes through the 3. 6" wide steel floor safety shield roof.
INSTALLING THE CHIMNEY Follow chimney manufacturer’s instructions for proper installation. Be sure the chimney is equipped with the corresponding anchor plate for attachment to the fireplace. Whenever possible, the chimney should take a straight vertical path to the roof. If a bend is required, use only one angled section with a maximum of two elbows.
This cannot terminate in attic spaces. is particularly important in well insulated houses. The BuckMaster outside air kit assures proper combustion of the wood. The kit consists of an exterior vent, flexible vent pipe, and mounting hardware.
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HOT AIR DUCT INSTALLATION The BuckMaster Fireplace can be used to heat a single room or an entire house. The diagrams on this and the following three pages show approved duct configuration. 1) SAME ROOM WITH DUCT OPTION United States and...
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TYPICAL DUCTWORK LAYOUT FOR CENTRAL HEATING Approved for United States and Canada BuckMaster Fireplace NOTE: DUCT WORK MAY BE RUN OVERHEAD OR BELOW FLOOR FOR UNITED STATES - BELOW FLOOR ONLY FOR CANADA. When running ductwork down, standard hot air...
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CENTRAL HEATING DUCT SYSTEM CLEARANCES All hot air ductwork must be 8" diameter B-Vent NOTE: When ducting down, attach a 90 elbow to the top through the initial wall or ceiling penetration. of “T” connector for installation of room hot air register. Single wall pipe may then be used providing booster fans and backdraft dampers are installed This is essential to dissipate heat in the event of fan failure.
OPTIONAL HOT AIR DUCT KIT AND 10" x 10" GRILL KIT OPTIONAL HOT AIR DUCT KIT 2 - 8" diameter, 12" lengths, B-Vent 2 - 8" diameter 90 elbows, B-Vent OPTIONAL 10" x 10" GRILL KIT (Subject to change) 2 - Hot air grills 2 - Grill Boxes OPTIONAL PARTS: (from dealer) 8"...
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FLUSH FIREPLACE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING EXTENDED BY-PASS ROD AND INSTALLED WITH 8" DUCT KIT ACCESS PORT EXTENSION 1. Fit a 90 elbow to the to of each duct sections. 1. Pull off top grill and remove set screw from by- Push down firmly to snap lock them together.
1. With the top grill removed, position the masonry adapter over the opening and mark the position of The BuckMaster fireplace has been designed so it can the six holes in the adapter’s rear flange. be framed-in using standard combustible building materials without providing additional fireproofing or 2.
FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS (in inches) NOTE: Rough opening size: 38 1/2" WIDE x 52" HIGH...
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NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING CUT-OUT DIMENSIONS Required for tile or marble facing SET-BACK FOR FACING OPTIONS...
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ROUGH FRAMED FLOOR LEVEL INSTALLATION ROUGH OPENING DIMENSIONS SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL 10" x 10" GRILL KIT ROUGH FRAMED RAISED INSTALLATION HEADER DETAIL SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL 10" x 10" GRILL KIT...
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FINISHING DETAILS AND OPTIONS PARTIALLY OVERLAPPED NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING FINISHING HEARTH: A non-combustible hearth (e.g. ceramic tiles, stone, bricks, etc.) must extend 24" in front of and 8" beyond the sides of the fuel loading door. This hearth extension musts be placed on non-combustible flooring. If this unit is to be installed with a raised hearth, a non-combustible hearth must extend 16"...
STANDARD FORCED AIR FAN WIRING OF FAN SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. The forced air fan comes factory installed and includes the prewired motor with fan blade and mounting hardware. The directions below describes how to wire the fan for a standard duct system equipped with booster fans and/or snap disks.
DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION 1. Screw wooden handle onto shank and insert into door. 2. Secure with locking nut. 3. Slide on washer and latch cam and secure with locking nut. STANDARD WIRING DIAGRAM WITH WALL SWITCH OPTIONAL WIRING Refer to configurations shown on page 8. STANDARD FANS WITH BOOSTERS...
ON SEPARATE WALL SWITCH D. STANDARD FANS WITH BOOSTERS ON THERMOSTAT The BuckMaster fireplace is designed for burning Do not overload the fireplace to increase burning clean, clear wood only. Well dried hardwoods are times. If you wish to hold a fire overnight, first close recommended for more even combustion, heating and draft controls tight, then pull approximately 1/4".
4. Once fire is established, add larger pieces of dried natural providing a tight seal. seasoned hard wood and close fireplace doors. KEEP WOOD BEHIND PERMANENT LOG STOP AND DO 2. Clean the glass doors. The BuckMaster incorporates an LOAD WOOD ABOVE HEIGHT air wash system that helps keep the glass free of creosote.
3. Door frame - The gold plated frame should be PROPER FUEL SELECTION cleaned with appropriate metal cleaner. Do not For best results, this heater is designed to burn dried use steel wool or other abrasives. natural seasoned hard wood. Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result when burning air dried natural 4.
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NOTE: If you have installed a brick solder course over the top grill, the catalytic combustor must be removed through the firebox. INSIDE VIEW OF FIREBOX TOP 1. Remove firebrick baffle and supporting angle irons. 2. Slide flame impingement shield to the right and remove.
BY-PASS DOOR REPLACEMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING All materials subjected to high temperatures will 1. Smoke Coming From Fireplace eventually breakdown. If during regular inspection of A. Inadequate Combustion Air - Check that exterior the firebox you discover a hole developing in the cast air duct is not closed or blocked and that draft iron by-pass door it should be replace.
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART # ITEM DESCRIPTION PART # Top Grill PO CL60-89787 Optional 8" Hot Air Duct x 12" N/A* By-pass Handle PO CL60-89780 Optional 8" 90 Elbow N/A* Door (Gold) PC CL60-23803 Optional Grill Box PS CL60-24033 Glass PG CL60-89672 Optional 10"...
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ITEM DESCRIPTION PART # ITEM DESCRIPTION PART # Inner Top PS CL60-24160 Glass Rope RP FTV125X1.00GA Back Insulation Door Rope RP 7810863KRP Cast Iron Access Door PC CL60-40347 Glass Holders PS CL60-24008 Inner Back PS CL60-24005 1/4" - 20 x 3/8" Screws Inner Side PS CL60-23999 Front Insulation...
PLEASE READ THIS WARRANTY CAREFULLY PRODUCTS COVERED This warranty covers the new BuckMaster 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.
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To be completed by selling distributor or dealer for customer: Name ___________________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) Address _________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________ State __________________ Zip ___________ Model: BuckMaster Serial Number _____________________ Date of Installation: Day ____________ Month ___________ Year _______ Installer’s Name _______________________________________________________ Installer’s Certification Number __________________________________________ Dealer’s Name ________________________________________________________...