Section Vii Operation; Building A Fire - New Buck Corporation 74 Manual

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This section of the manual is to help you get the maximum efficiency and maximum smoke

(particulate) reduction from your heater. If you should experience any difficulty or have any

questions concerning your heater, contact your dealer for assistance. NOTE: The

manufacturer recommends that for maximum performance burn natural seasoned

hard wood.

Build a fire for maximum efficiency. This model burns wood and extracts heat so efficiently,

a large fire is not necessary. A large fire not only wastes energy, it usually results in the home

being too warm for comfort.

The following steps will serve as a guide for operating your stove.

BUILDING A FIRE

1. Open the door.

2. Open the primary air control under hearth, push in. To close pull all the way out.

3. Twist two pieces of non-colored newspaper into a roll and place them on the floor of the

firebox.

NOTE: "Do not use grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on hearth."

4. This model is not designed for the use of grates, andirons or other methods of supporting the

fuel.

5. Lay several pieces of dry kindling on top of the newspaper.

6. Place three or four small pieces of firewood, 2"-3" in diameter, on top of the kindling.

7. Light the newspaper in the front. Close and latch the door. Don't leave the fire unattended at

this point. The draft

preheat the chimney to get the draft started. To do this, open the door and add newspaper to

the top rear of the wood. Light or let this paper ignite and allow to burn while holding the

door slightly cracked. Once the draft has started, close and lock the door. You are over-

heating the unit if the chimney and or connector glows red.

8. NOTE: After embers and a coal bed have been established, load the heater with

seasoned natural hard wood, placing it length way front to rear.

NOTE: THE FUELING DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED DURING OPERATION

BURN RATE

AIR SETTINGS

NOTE: If the optional blower is being used on the Model 74. Your stove is equipped with

a automatic thermostat. When the stove gets hot enough, the thermostat will

activate the room air blower. Set fan speed according to desired heat output.

NOTE: When refueling or removing ashes turn "OFF" room air blower. Be sure to turn

room air blower back on when finished.

NOTE: Do not run power cord underneath heater, or in walk way or heavy traffic areas.