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BuckMaster 74 Installation & Operation Manual

Non-catalytic unit fireplace insert & freestanding
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MODEL 74
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 74 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 ........................2 SECTION I: Introduction ......................3 Type of wood and loading procedures ..................3 SECTION II: Masonry Insert Installation ..................4 Installation Preparation-Fireplace ....................5 Mounting Trim Panels ........................7 SECTION III: Pre-Fab Insert Installation ................... 10 SECTION IV: Residential Freestanding Installation ..............

  • Page 4: Maintenance Instructions

    FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCES. The New Buck Corp. non-catalytic Model 74 has been tested by ITS, Warnock Hersey to  ANSI/UL Standards 1482 :UL 1482 (2000) :UL 1482 (2006) :UL 1482 (2010) Install and operate your unit according to instructions provided in this manual.

  • Page 5: Section I: Introduction

    SECTION I INTRODUCTION Your new MODEL 74 is a non-catalytic unit designed to meet the most stringent emissions standards without use of a catalytic combustor. This effect is achieved through use of secondary air which is mixed with primary air in unit’s firebox.

  • Page 6: Section Ii: Masonry Insert Installation

    SECTION II MASONRY INSERT INSTALLATION The Model 74 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 7: Installation Preparation

    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. Caulking gun Large adjustable wrench (may not be needed) Drop cloths or newspapers...
  • Page 8 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 9: Mounting Trim Panels

    INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (Use a chimney connector or a Listed Direct or Positive Connect) (See Page 6). 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 10 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 11 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 12: Section Iii: Pre-Fab Insert Installation

    Woodside Majestic The Model 74 will fit any of models that are large enough to accept them. NOTE: A full chimney liner is required in a Zero Clearance or pre-fab fireplace. NOTE: The ash lip, smoke baffle and smoke shelf may be removed if necessary to provide room for these models.

  • Page 13: 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 the home. PREPARING STOVE FOR INSTALLATION 1. Inspect unit for any obvious physical damage. 2. Plug power cord into a 115V AC outlet to test motor and fan. Do not run power cord under unit or in high traffic areas.

  • Page 14: Floor Protection

    Chimney This model is designed for connection to any listed 2100º UL103 HT chimneys and parts. Follow chimneys manufacturer's instructions carefully. This room heater must be converted to (1) a chimney complying with the requirements for Type HT chimneys in the 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 15 Step (b): Calculate R of proposed system. 4” brick of C=1.25, therefore Rbrick = 1/C = 1/1.25 =0.80 1/8” mineral board of K = 0.29, therefore Rmin.bd. =1/029 x0.125 = 0.431 Step (c): Compare proposed system R of 1.231 to specified R of 0.893. Since proposed system R is greater than required , the system is acceptable.
  • Page 16 ROOF CEILING COLLAR COLLAR 3 SHEET METAL SCREWS OR RIVETS 3 SHEET METAL SCREWS 3 SHEET METAL SCREWS Figure 5 Figure 5 ATTIC 18" MIN. CEILING TEE BOX ASSEM. CENTER LINE CLEAN OUT ACCESS OF ELBOW "TEE" BOX ASSEM. WALL PASS-THROUGH CONNECTOR MARK PLUMB LINE WALL FLOOR PROTECTOR...
  • Page 17 3. Measure up so there will be at least 1/4" rise per foot of horizontal connector pipe, maintaining clearances to ceiling as noted in (Figure 6 Page 14). 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.
  • Page 18 Connectors may pass through walls or partitions constructed of combustible material if connector is: (a) Either listed for wall pass-through or is routed through a device listed for wall pass- through and is installed in accordance with conditions of listing. (b) Selected or fabricated in accordance with conditions and clearances as stated in NFPA-211 Code.

  • Page 19: Chimney Connector

    ROOF CEILING ROOF CEILING CHIMNEY CONNECTOR COLLAR Figure 8 This unit may be installed using the following double wall close clearance chimney systems: (1) 6" Simpson Dura-Vent double wall chimney connector “Type DVL” and 6" Simpson Dura-Vent 2100º HT. “Type DP” chimney. (2) 6" Security Type DL double wall connector and 6"...

  • Page 20: Final Check

    FINAL CHECK 1. Recheck specified clearances. 2. Remove all foreign material from firebox area. 3. Open primary air draft. 4. Plug power cord into a 115V AC outlet when using with optional motor. “Do not run power cord under unit or in high traffic areas”. 5.

  • Page 21: Clearances To Combustibles Freestanding Without Close Clearance Shields And Using Single Wall Pipe

    CLEARANCES FOR MODEL 74 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES RESIDENTIAL / SINGLE WALL CONNECTOR WITHOUT OPTIONAL CLOSE CLEARANCE SHIELDS AND PIPE SHIELD BACK WALL Figure 9 MODEL 74 25" 8" 10.5" 8" 8" 6" 20" 10” NOTE: All clearances are to combustibles using single wall pipe without optional close clearance shields and pipe shield, minimum floor protector.

  • Page 22: Residential / Mobile Home Double Wall Or Shielded Single Wall

    CLEARANCES FOR MODEL 74 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES RESIDENTIAL / MOBILE HOME DOUBLE WALL OR SHIELDED SINGLE WALL CONNECTOR WITH OPTIONAL CLOSE CLEARANCE SHIELDS AND PIPE SHIELD BACK WALL Figure 10 MODEL 74 23" 4" 6.5" 4" 8" 6" 20"...

  • Page 23: Residential / Mobile Home Double Wall Or Shielded Single Wall Connector Without Close Clearance Shields

    CLEARANCES FOR MODEL 74 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES RESIDENTIAL / MOBILE HOME DOUBLE WALL OR SHIELDED SINGLE WALL CONNECTOR WITHOUT OPTIONAL CLOSE CLEARANCE SHIELDS BACK WALL Figure 10 MODEL 74 25" 4" 6.5" 4" 8" 6" 20" 10” NOTE: All clearances are to combustibles using double or shielded single wall pipe without close clearance shields and pipe shield, minimum floor protector.

  • Page 24: Installation Of Close Clearance Shields (Optional)

    Installation of (Optional) Close Clearance Shields and Pipe Shield 1. Taking close clearance side shields, hold up to side of stove leaving 1/4" gap between shield and top of stove. 2. Make reference mark in center of pre-punched hole in top & bottom of shield. Drill two (2) 3/32"...
  • Page 25 CLEARANCES FOR MODEL 74 ALCOVE INSTALLATION DOUBLE WALL OR SHIELDED SINGLE WALL CONNECTOR WITH OPTIONAL CLOSE CLEARANCE SHIELDS AND PIPE SHIELD BACK WALL Figure 11 MODEL 74 23" 4" 6.5" 84" 36" 8” 6” 20” NOTE: All clearances are to combustibles using double wall or shielded single wall pipe and optional close clearance shields and pipe shield only, minimum floor protector.

  • Page 26: Section V: Freestanding Mobile Home Installation

    SECTION V FREESTANDING MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 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 27: Out Side Air Installation

    TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION This model is designed for connection to any 2100° UL 103 HT chimneys. Follow chimney manufacturer's instructions carefully. 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.
  • 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 23).
  • 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 4. Next, install a New Buck Corporation chimney connector to flue of heater or use 3 “ELL” 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. (See Figure 13). CEILING SUPPORT BOX SINGLE WALL PIPE CHIMNEY CONNECTOR...
  • Page 31 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 115 VAC outlet. (If optional motor is being used.) Route cord to prevent damage to cord insulation from heat and sharp objects. Keep cord out of way of traffic to prevent damage caused by tripping, etc.

  • Page 32: Section Vi: Wood Heater Safety

    SECTION VI WOOD HEATER SAFETY Certain safety hazards are inherent in any wood heater installation. You should be aware of these so that a safe and proper installation can be made. 1. FAULTY CHIMNEY: An older masonry chimney should be thoroughly checked to be sure there are no holes or weak spots which could allow sparks or hot gases to escape.

  • Page 33: Section Vii Operation

    5/8” WIDE OPEN NOTE: If the optional blower is being used on the Model 74. Your stove is equipped with a automatic thermostat. When stove gets hot enough, thermostat will activate room air blower. Set fan speed according to desired heat output.

  • Page 34: Section Viii: 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 35 TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION High fuel consumption Improper regulation of draft (a) Close inlet air control as or inlet air much as possible to maintain desired heat output (b) Check gaskets, reinstall fiberglass gasketing round doors and glass as necessary Improper door fitting Check door gasket, check...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    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 37 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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