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BuckMaster 85 Installation & Operation Instruction

Non-catalytic unit fireplace insert & freestanding
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MODEL 85
NON-CATALYTIC UNIT
Buck Stove
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:
ITS/WARNOCK HERSEY, MIDDLETON, WI
MANUFACTURED BY NEW BUCK CORPORATION
200 ETHAN ALLEN DRIVE
P.O. BOX 69
SPRUCE PINE, N.C. 28777
Revised August 2010
www.buckstove.com

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  • Page 1: Safety Notice

    MODEL 85 NON-CATALYTIC UNIT Buck Stove 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Instructions ........................3 SECTION I: Introduction ......................4 SECTION II: Masonry Insert Installation ..................5 Installation Preparation-Fireplace ....................7 Mounting Trim Panels ........................8 SECTION III: Pre-Fab Insert Installation ................... 12 SECTION IV: Residential Freestanding Installation ..............13 Freestanding Installation Clearances ..................
  • Page 4 The Model 85 heater meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Emission limits for wood heaters sold after July 1, 1992. Under specific conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from approximately 10,000 to 45,000 BTU/hr for the Model 85. MODEL 85...

  • Page 5: Important Instructions

    INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL 85 READ THIS FIRST IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS WARNING THESE UNITS GENERATE A LOT OF HEAT, SO TREAT THEM WITH CARE. HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING APPLIANCE.

  • Page 6: Section I: Introduction

    SECTION I INTRODUCTION Your Buck Stove MODEL 85 meets EPA Phase II 1990 for a non-catalytic unit. It’s designed to meet most stringent emissions standards without use of a catalytic combustor. This effect is achieved through use of a secondary air which is mixed with primary air in unit's firebox.
  • Page 7 SECTION II MASONRY INSERT INSTALLATION The Model 85 may be installed using an all masonry fireplace built in accordance with 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: Minimum Clearances

    MINIMUM CLEARANCES FLOOR PROTECTION Floor protector must be 3/8" minimum thickness non-combustible material or equivalent. How to use alternate materials and how to calculate equivalent thickness An easy means of determining if a proposed alternate floor protector meets requirements listed in the appliance manual is to follow this procedure: 1.

  • Page 9: Section Ii: Masonry Insert Installation

    POSSIBLE TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION If you decide to install your own stove, there are several hand tools you may need to do job. If you do not already have them, they are readily available at most hardware stores. Caulking gun Large adjustable wrench (may not be needed) Drop cloths or newspapers Vacuum cleaner or whisk broom...
  • Page 10 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 inspection requirements in your area. OPTION (A) AIRTIGHT INSU- LATED CLEAN- STARTER PIPE SEAL TRIM PANELS AND UNDER...

  • Page 11: Mounting Trim Panels

    INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (Use a chimney connector or a Listed Direct or Positive Connect) (See Page 8). POSITIONING HEATER When positioning heater, following conditions MUST be met! (See Figure 2). 1. The front of damper opening must be positioned BEHIND rear edge of lintel to ensure proper draft. (See Figure 2).

  • Page 12: Final Check

    NOTE: Mount top trim panel so that it sits in front of top of side trim panels. 9. Obtain brass trim kit provided with insert kit and slip over top and sides of trim panels. Top ends of brass may need to be trimmed to fit (See Figure 4).
  • Page 13 CAUTION THE UNIT IS PAINTED WITH A SPECIALLY FORMULATED HIGH TEMPERATURE PAINT THAT CURES DURING FIRST TWO OR THREE FIRINGS. YOU MAY NOTICE A SLIGHT SMOKING EFFECT AND AN ODOR OF BURNING PAINT WHEN YOU BUILD FIRST FIRES. THIS IS NORMAL AND IS NOT A CAUSE FOR ALARM.

  • Page 14: Section Iii: Pre-Fab Insert Installation

    SECTION III PRE-FAB INSERT INSTALLATION The Model 85 may be installed into any UL listed pre-fabricated fireplace that is large enough to accept it NOTE: The ash lip, smoke baffle and smoke shelf may be removed if necessary to provide room for these models.

  • Page 15: Section Iv: Residential Freestanding Installation

    SECTION IV RESIDENTIAL FREESTANDING INSTALLATION MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL 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 to test fan and motor. Set switch to “Manual” and rheostat to “High”...
  • Page 16 ALTERNATE FLOOR PROTECTORS MATERIAL Floor protector must be 3/8" minimum thickness non-combustible material or equivalent. With the floor protector or hearth extension material specified as one layer of 2" thick brick with a K* factor of 5.0, you may use alternate materials as long as the K* factor (s) is calculated as follows: FORMULA: Required thickness = (K of alternate material/K of millboard) X (thickness of millboard)
  • Page 17 Chimney These models are designed for connection to: (1) Simpson Duravent - Dura Black (2) Metal Fab (3) Ameritec - BSR NOTE: This Room Heater must be converted to (1) a chimney complying with requirements for Type HT chimneys in Standard for chimneys, Factory-Built, Residential, Type and Building Heating Appliance, UL 103 or (2) a code approved masonry chimney with a flue liner.
  • Page 18 Install Single Wall Connector and chimney system per manufacturer’s written operating in- structions. See manufacturer’s list of tested pipes in this manual. ROOF CEILING COLLAR COLLAR 3 SHEET METAL SCREWS OR RIVETS 3 SHEET METAL SCREWS 3 SHEET METAL SCREWS Figure 5 ATTIC 18"...
  • Page 19 maintaining clearances to ceiling as noted in Figure 6. This will give you center of hole for chimney penetration. 4. After locating center of penetration, install tee box and chimney as per chimney manufacturer's specifications. 5. Connect chimney collar to tee-box using #24 ga. minimum blued or black steel connector pipe.
  • Page 20 NOTE: In addition, a connector to a masonry chimney shall extend through wall to inner face or liner but not beyond, and shall be firmly cemented to masonry. EXCEPTION: A thimble may be used to facilitate removal of the chimney connector for cleaning, in which case the thimble shall be permanently cemented in place with high- temperature cement.
  • Page 21 CEILING SUPPORT BOX SINGLE WALL PIPE CHIMNEY CONNECTOR COLLAR COLLAR 3 SHEET METAL SCREWS OR RIVETS 3 SHEET METAL SCREWS Figure 8 Close Clearance Installation using: (1) 6" Simpson Dura-Vent single wall chimney connector Dura Black and 6" Simpson Dura-Vent 2100 Deg Ht. “Type DP” chimney. (2) 6" Metal Fab Type single wall connector- 6"...
  • Page 22 FINAL CHECK 1. Recheck specified clearances. 2. Remove all foreign material from firebox area. 3. Open primary air draft. NOTE: Plug power cord into a 115V AC outlet. Set switch to “Manual” and rheostat to “High” position to ensure motor operates properly. Route cord to prevent damage to cord insulation from heat and sharp objects.

  • Page 23: Minimum Clearances To Combustibles

    CLEARANCES FOR MODEL 85 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES FREESTANDING BACK WALL HEARTH PAD Figure 9 MODEL 85 23" 23" 25" 16" 16” 8” 8” NOTE: All clearances are to combustibles without low clearance shields and using single wall pipe and minimum floor protector. Clearances above may be reduced. Follow NFPA-211 codes if available or follow instructions on next page.
  • Page 24 CLEARANCES FOR MODEL 85 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES SINGLE WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR AND OPTIONAL SHIELDS, MOBILE HOME AND ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS BACK WALL Figure 10 MODEL 85 12" 16" 12.5" 12" 16’ 8” 8” NOTE: All clearances are to combustibles using single wall pipe and all low clearance shields and minimum floor protector.
  • Page 25 MODEL 85 INSTALLATION OF CLOSE CLEARANCE SHIELDS (Optional) Loosen three (3) Philips head screws that secure front cover plates to front sides of stove. 2. Take rear close clearance shield and center with back and flushing with bottom of stove using self-tapping screws provided.

  • Page 26: Floor Protection

    SECTION V FREE-STANDING MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION FOR MINIMUM CLEARANCES SEE PAGE 21. FLOOR PROTECTION Floor protector must be 3/8" minimum thickness non-combustible material or equivalent. With the floor protector or hearth extension material specified as one layer of 2" thick brick with a K* factor of 5.0, you may use alternate materials as long as the K* factor (s) is calculated as follows: FORMULA: Required thickness = (K of alternate material/K of millboard) X (thickness...
  • Page 27 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. Select an installation location that will give best airflow from front of heater to remainder of home.
  • Page 28 1. Select an installation location that will give best airflow from front of heater to remainder of home. 2. Place protective floor pad in position. For minim floor protection (See Page 24). 3. Place unit on pad making sure minimum clearance specifications are met. For minimum clearance to combustibles (See Page 22).
  • Page 29 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 MOBLE HOME IS NOT UNDERPENNED OUTSIDE AIR DUCT THROUGH UNDERPENNED Figure 12D For ceiling exit using close clearance listed chimney 1.
  • Page 30 (a) Chimney pipe is 3' higher than roof at the point where it penetrates the roof. (b) Chimney pipe height is at least 2 feet higher than any part of the roof within 10 feet of chimney. (See Figure 12). 4.

  • Page 31: Section Vi: Wood Heater Safety

    4. Place crumpled pieces of newspaper in the stove. Light it and close doors. Ensure that stove draws properly through primary draft. 5. Check for smoke leaks around the doors. 6. Open doors and check for smoke escaping from the front of stove. Smoking usually indicates a defective or poorly positioned chimney.

  • Page 32: Section Vii: Operation

    The chimney and chimney connector should be inspected once every two months. Any build- up of soot should be removed to prevent the 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 33: Building A Fire

    8. After embers and a coal bed have been established, load heater with dried natural seasoned hard wood. NOTE: If blower is being used on the Model 85. Your stove is equipped with a automatic thermostat. When stove gets hot enough, thermostat will activate room air blower.

  • Page 34: Section Viii: Room Air Blower Operation

    ROOM AIR BLOWER OPERATION Your heater is equipped with a room air blower. For operation and wiring see Figure 14. 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 the thermostat will function.

  • Page 35: Section Ix: Troubleshooting

    SECTION VIII TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Sluggish Heater Obstruction in chimney Check for and remove obstruction Improperly sealed trim kit or (a) Check trim kit gasketing direct connect kit seal to fireplace and gasket as necessary to seal unit. Gasket under front bottom of stove if needed.
  • Page 36 REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL 85 1. Air Control Bar MF 882040 2. Door Handle Assembly PA 910096 3. Door Latch PC 910098 4. Door Handle Washer PO 91WASH 5. Front door bushing PO 910102 6. Door Gold PC 212400G 7. Door Black PC 212400 8.
  • Page 37 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 38: Warranty

    Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. (D) All warranty repairs under this warranty must be performed by an authorized Buck Stove service representative. Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an authorized service representative are not covered under this warranty.

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