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BuckMaster 18 Manual

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NON-CATALYTIC UNIT
PREPARATIONS
OPERATION
IF THIS HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE
CONTACT THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION ( SUCH AS MUNICIPAL
BUILDING DEPARTMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU,
etc.) CONSULT
BEFORE
OBTAIN A PERMIT. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
TESTED AND LISTED BY:
MANUFACTURED BY NEW BUCK CORPORATION
200 ETHAN ALLEN DRIVE, PO BOX 69
SPRUCE PINE, N.C. 28777
www.buckstove.com
MODEL 18
FEATURES
MAINTENANCE

SAFETY NOTICE

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
ITS/WARNOCK HERSEY, MIDDLETON, WI
Buck Stove
INSTALLATION
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
TO DETERMINE THE NEED TO
Revised: February 2013

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  • Page 1: Safety Notice

    MODEL 18 NON-CATALYTIC UNIT Buck Stove 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...

  • 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 .........................9 SECTION III: Pre-Fab Insert Installation...................12 SECTION IV: Residential Freestanding Installation..............14 Residential Freestanding Installation Clearances ...............16 Alcove Installation Clearances ....................22 SECTION V: Freestanding Mobile Home Installation...............24 Residential Freestanding And Mobile Home Installation Clearances Using Single Wall Pipe And Low Clearance Shields ................25 Installation of Close Clearance Shields ..................26...
  • Page 4 The Model 18 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 22,400 BTU/Hr for the Model 18. MODEL 18 WOOD STOVE 30 &...

  • Page 5: Important Instructions

    INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCES.  The New Buck Corp. non-catalytic Model 18 has been tested by ITS, Warnock Hersey to ANSI/UL Standards 1482.  Install and operate your unit according to instructions provided in this manual. Local building codes may apply;...

  • Page 6: Section I: Introduction

    CAUTION YOUR CHIMNEY MUST BE CORRECTLY SIZED. A CHIMNEY THAT IS TOO SMALL OR LARGE IN DIAMETER, OR TOO SHORT, CAN CAUSE YOUR STOVE TO SPILL SMOKE WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED. SECTION I INTRODUCTION Your Buck Stove is a non-catalytic unit designed to meet most stringent emissions standards without use of a catalytic combustor.

  • Page 7: Section Ii: Masonry Insert Installation

    SECTION II MASONRY INSERT INSTALLATION The Model 18 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: Floor Protection

    FLOOR PROTECTION Floor protection 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: Installation Preparation-Fireplace

    C. A Positive Connect be installed from appliance flue exit continuing up through entire chimney and exiting at top of the chimney. See option (C) page 8. NOTE: C. must be used with model 18 when installed into prefab fire place Page 7...
  • Page 10 SAFETY NOTICE If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow 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 FRONT OF STOVE UNIT WITH...

  • Page 11: Mounting Trim Panels

    INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (Use a chimney connector or a Listed Direct or Positive Connect) (See Page 8.) POSITIONING HEATER VERTICAL PLANE FIRE PLACE CUT AWAY When positioning heater, following conditions MUST be met! (See Figure 2). DAMPER LINTEL EDGE OPENING The front of damper opening must be positioned BEHIND rear edge of the lintel to ensure proper draft.
  • Page 12 10. Using insulation provided, peel and stick to back of panels overlapping fireplace dimensions by 1" on each side and top. (See Figure 4A). 11. Next using high heat silicone or furnace cement run heavy bead of caulking around where panels meet stove.
  • Page 13 CAUTION THE UNIT IS PAINTED WITH A SPECIALLY FORMULAR 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 ZERO CLEARANCE INSERT INSTALLATION The Model 18 may be installed into any UL listed prefabricated fireplace that is large enough to accept it. MINIMUM CLEARANCES Except for “NOTE(S)”, FOLLOW MASONRY INSTALLATION CLEARANCES FOUND IN YOUR OPERATIONS MANUAL.
  • Page 15 NOTE: DO NOT BLOCK ANY EXISTING LOUVERS OR VENT ON EXISTING PREFAB WITH ANY TRIM PANELS FOR MODEL 18.  To complete this installation, follow basic masonry fireplace trim kit instructions EXCEPT: The trim kit may have to be cut down in size so as not to block any cooling vents/chambers of Zero Clearance Fireplace ...

  • Page 16: 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. Do not run power cord under unit or in high traffic areas. 3.
  • Page 17 ALTERNATE FLOOR PROTECTORS MATERIAL Floor protection 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 18: Residential Freestanding Installation Clearances

    SECTION VI RESIDENTIAL FREESTANDING INSTALLATION MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES FREESTANDING INSTALLATION CLEARANCES FOR MODEL -18 NOTE: All clearances are to combustibles without low clearance shields and using single BACK WALL 45 DEGREES FRONT wall pipe and minimum floor protector. Clearances above may be reduced. Follow NFPA-211 codes if available or follow instructions (see pages 24 and 25).
  • Page 19 CHIMNEY CEILING EXITS: This model is designed for connection to any 2100° UL 103 HT chimneys. Follow chimney manufactures instructions carefully. 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 20 B. WALL EXIT INTO METAL TEE-BOX 1. Mark plumb line on wall directly behind center of heater. (See Figure 7). NOTE: When using 24# ga. minimum blue or black steel pipe, maintain 18" between pipe and ceiling. 2. Place vertical portion of heater pipe and elbow in position and project a point onto plumb line level with center of elbow.
  • Page 21 Before connecting these units 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, pass-through connector must be modified. (See Figure 8).
  • Page 22 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 thimble shall be permanently...
  • Page 23 (Dura Black) and 6" Simpson Dura-Vent 2100 Deg HT (Type DP) chimney or (2) 6" Metal Fab Type single wall connector and 6" Metal Fab 2100 HT chimney or (3) Ameritec. For Minimum Clearances see page 18. Page 21...

  • Page 24: Alcove Installation Clearances

    For Minimum Clearances see below. NOTE: Must also use Close Clearance Shield kit NOTE: Clearances to be used with double wall pipe and low clearance shield. BACK WALL DOUBLE WALL PIPE FRONT FIGURE 10 MODEL 18 8" 10" 12" 7" 16" 8" 8"...
  • Page 25 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. 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 26: Section V: Freestanding Mobile Home Installation

    SECTION V FREESTANDING MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION NOTE: See page 27 for clearances for Mobile Home. FLOOR PROTECTION Floor protection 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: Single Wall Pipe And Low Clearance Shields

    RESIDENTIAL FREESTANDING INSTALLATION AND MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES USING SINGLE WALL PIPE AND LOW CLEARANCE SHIELDS CLEARANCES FOR MODEL -18 BACK WALL 45 DEGREES FRONT Figure 11 MODEL 18 8" 10" 12" 7" 16" 8" 8" NOTE: All clearances are to combustibles using single wall pipe and all optional low clearance shields and minimum floor protector.

  • Page 28: Installation Of Close Clearance Shields

    INSTALLATION OF (OPTIONAL) CLOSE CLEARANCE SHIELDS 1. Center rear close clearance shield with back of stove. Mark rear of stove, using reference holes in rear shield. Using self-tapping screws, drill four holes in locations marked. Re- move screws and attach rear shield to back of stove. see figure 11A. 2.
  • Page 29 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 30: Out Side Air Installation

    OUT SIDE AIR INSTALLATION CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR MUST BE MAINTAINED. (MOVE OPENING AND/OR REPOSITION HEATER LOCATION IF NECESSARY). 1. Select an installation location that will give best airflow from front of heater to remainder of home. 2.
  • Page 31 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 12 FOR CEILING EXIT USING CLOSE CLEARANCE LISTED CHIMNEY 1.
  • Page 32 (b) Chimney pipe height is at least 2 feet higher than any part of roof within 10 feet of chimney. See (Page 31, Figure 12). 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.
  • Page 33 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. 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 34: 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 35: Section Vii: Heater Operation

    NOTE: THE FUELING DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED DURING OPERATION NOTE: If the blower is being used on the Model 18 Non-Cat, your stove is equipped with a automatic thermostat. When the stove gets hot enough, thermostat will activate room air blower.

  • Page 36: Section Viii:operation For Room Air Blower/Maintenance

    SECTION VIII OPERATION FOR ROOM AIR BLOWER AND MAINTENANCE Your heater is equipped with a room air blower. For operation and wiring see below. Operation. After heater has warmed up the thermostat will automatically turn on blower When the stove cools off, thermostat will automatically shut off blower.
  • Page 37 REPLACE OR TIGHTEN GASKET ON SIDE WINDOWS (COLD HEATER) 1. Open feed door. 2. On each side of inside door opening there are nuts holding glass overlays with side glasses to the stove. (2 two) nuts for each of glass overlays, one at the top and one at the bottom of each overlay.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    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. 1. Open feed door and remove the 1st Secondary Air Tube by removing cotter pin up in right side facing stove.

  • Page 39: Section Ix: Troubleshooting

    SECTION IX TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Sluggish heater Obstruction in chimney Check for and remove obstruction Improperly sealed trim kit or (a) Check trim kit gasket direct connect kit seal to fireplace and gasket as necessary to seal unit. Check gasket under front bottom of stove if needed.
  • Page 40 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION High fuel consumption Improper regulation of ( a) Close inlet air control as draft or inlet air much as possible to maintain desired heat output (b) Check gaskets, reinstall fiberglass gasketing around doors and glass as necessary Improper door fitting Check door gasket, check adjustment of door latch, check...

  • Page 41: Parts List

    REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL 18 Description Part No. 1. Air Control Bar MF 810084 2. Door Handle Assembly PA 910096 3. Door Roping 3/4" RP FR2LD.750G 4. Glass Gasket RP FTV125X1.00GA 5. Inside Motor Plate Blanket PO 180102 6. Outdoor Motor Plate Blanket PO 180100 7.

  • Page 42: 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 original purchaser, including optional and standard accessories purchased at same time, subject to terms, limitations, and conditions herein set out.
  • Page 43 To be completed by selling distributor or dealer for customer: Name:______________________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) Address:____________________________________________________________________ City:______________________________ State:____________ Zip:__________________ Customer Email:_____________________________________________________________ Model 18 _____________________________ Serial Number ________________________ Date of Installation: Day _________ Month _______________ Year ______________ Installer’s Name:_____________________________________________________________ Installer’s Certification Number:________________________________________________ Dealer’s Name and Address ____________________________________________________...

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