Section Vii: Heater Operation; Building A Fire - BuckMaster 18 Manual

This section of manual is to help you get 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. These models burn wood and extract heat so efficiently a large fire
is not necessary. A large fire not only wastes energy, it usually results in home being too warm for
comfort.
The following steps will serve as a guide for operating your stove.
1. Open door.
2. Open primary air control located on right side of stove under hearth. To close push all way in. To
open pull all way out.
3. Twist two pieces of non-colored newspaper into a roll and place them on floor of firebox.
NOTE:"Do not use grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on inner bottom of fire box."
4. These models are not designed for use of grates, andirons or other methods of supporting fuel.
5. Lay several pieces of dry kindling on top of newspaper.
6. Place three or four small pieces of firewood, 2-3" in diameter, on top of kindling.
7. Light newspaper in front. Close and latch door. Don't leave fire unattended at this point. The draft
system of heater should start quickly. It may be necessary to preheat chimney to get draft started. To
do this, open door and add newspaper to top rear of wood. Light or let this paper ignite and allow to
burn while holding door slightly cracked. Once draft has started, close and lock door. You are over
heating unit if chimney and or connector glows red.
8. NOTE: After embers and a coal bed have been established, load heater with seasoned natural
hard wood wood, placing it length way front to rear.
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.
NOTE: When refueling or removing ashes from unit, unplug room air blower from outlet to
prevent damage from coals or ashes. Be sure to plug room air blower back in when
finished.
NOTE: Do not run power cord underneath heater or in walk way or heavy traffic areas.
SECTION VII
HEATER OPERATION

BUILDING A FIRE

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