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BuckMaster 80 Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Instruction

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CATALYTIC WOOD STOVE
FIREPLACE INSERT & FREESTANDING
OPERATION
IF THIS HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE
CONTACT THE AUTHORITY HAVE 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:
"MEETS PHASE II EPA STANDARDS"
MANUFACTURED BY NEW BUCK CORPORATION
200 ETHAN ALLEN DRIVE
PO BOX 69
SPRUCE PINE, N.C. 28777
www.buckstove.com
MODEL 80
FEATURES
PREPARATIONS
MAINTENANCE

SAFETY NOTICE

ITS/WARNOCK HERSEY, MIDDLETON, WI
Buck Stove
INSTALLATION
SAFETY
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
Revised January 2013

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  • Page 1: Safety Notice

    MODEL 80 CATALYTIC WOOD STOVE 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 HAVE JURISDICTION ( SUCH AS MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU, etc.) CONSULT BEFORE INSTALLATION TO DETERMINE THE NEED TO...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I Room Heater Features ......................3 Important Statements ......................5-6 SECTION II Masonry Insert Installation ....................7-11 SECTION III Residential Freestanding Heater Installation ..............12-18 SECTION IV Wood Heater Safety........................19 SECTION V Operation .......................... 20-21 SECTION VI Preventive Maintenance/Parts Replacement ..............
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  • Page 5: Section I

    SECTION I The New Buck Corporation room heater Model 80 is one of the safest and most efficient heating systems available when installed and operated as specified in these instructions and as stipulated on the operation and installation labels affixed to the unit. The unit is designed to burn wood fuel only.

  • Page 6: Wood Stove

    Model 80 Wood Stove & Buck Stove 1. By Pass Damper & Brass Spring Handle 21. Lower Heat Shield 22. Leveling Screws 2. Blower Control (Rheostat) 23. Bottom Firebrick 3. Primary Air Control (Right Side) 3a. Primary Air Control (Left Side) 24.

  • Page 7: Important Statements

    EPA COMPLIANCE STATUS This manual describes the installation and operation of the New Buck Corporation, Model 80 wood heater. This heater meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Emission limits for wood heaters sold after July 1, 1992. Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from approximately 9,000 to 40,300 BTU/hr for the Model 80.

  • Page 8: Ash Removal

    ACHIEVING CATALYTIC LIGHT-OFF WHEN REFUELING During the refueling and rekindling of a cool fire or a fire that has burned down to the charcoal phase, operate the stove at a medium to high firing rate for about 15 minutes to ensure that the catalyst reaches approximately 600 CATALYST MONITORING It is important to periodically monitor the operation of the catalytic combustor to ensure that it is functioning properly and to determine when it needs to be replaced.

  • Page 9: Masonry Insert Installation

    Check with your dealer if any of the above conditions exist, before installing your stove. Proper installation is critical to the performance of the Model 80. Use Fireplace Kit PAFP80 for installation. An optional oversized fireplace kit is available for larger fireplaces. Check with dealer.
  • Page 10 OPTION (B) OPTION (C) CAP(PREVENTS NOTE: Follow installation WATER FROM ENTERING) instruction with Positive Connection Kit. (Kit sold separately) NOTE: Follow installation instruction FLUE with Direct Connection Kit. LINER INSTALL A NON-COMBUSTIBLE (Kit sold separately) COVER PLATE TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE CHIMNEY THE LINER MUST BE STAINLESS...
  • Page 11 MINIMUM CLEARANCES: The Model 80 Bay Fireplace Insert is intended for installation in accordance with standard for chimneys, fireplaces, vents and solid-fuel burning appliances. NFPA-211 Code: NOTE-This model is not intended for installation into Zero Clear- ance or pre-fabricated fireplace.
  • Page 12 VERTICAL PLANE POSITIONING HEATER FIRE PLACE CUT AWAY When positioning the heater, the following conditions MUST be met! (See Figure DAMPER LINTEL EDGE OPENING The front of the damper opening must be positioned BEHIND the rear edge of the lintel to ensure proper draft. (See Figure 2). 2.
  • Page 13 FINAL CHECK 1. Recheck specified clearances. 2. Remove all foreign material from firebox area. 3. Open air controls. Primary Air Controls: The primary draft control is located at right and left side of hearth: to open push in, to close pull out.

  • Page 14: Residential Freestanding Heater Installation

    Satisfactory results have been reported with installations other than listed above. However, draft problems are possible if a hot chimney is not maintained. Use pedestal kit as follows: Model 80 #4171B CAUTION: Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance. Page 12...

  • Page 15: Floor Protection

    MODEL 80 Minimum Clearances The New Buck Corporation Model 80 must be installed in compliance with instructions contained in this manual. Clearance from combustible walls and ceilings. (Using single wall chimney connector) The minimum lateral distance between any part of room heater and combustible wall is shown in Figures 6 and 7.
  • Page 16 Ceiling Exits (using Single Wall Pipe and UL 103 HT type chimney system listed with manufacturer in this section of manual) The Model 80 is designed for connection to: (1) Simpson Duravent (2) Security (3) Selkirk Metalbestos (4) Metal Fab (5) Air Jet, listed as 2100 degree pipe and parts.
  • Page 17 Wall Exit Into Masonry (using single wall pipe) Before connecting the Model 80 to a masonry chimney, determine that masonry fireplace wall pass-through connector thimble meets the NFPA-211 Code and local building codes and is a minimum of 18" from ceiling.
  • Page 18 Once through-the-wall thimble codes are met, simply connect chimney pipe to wall pass-through connector using #24 ga. minimum, blued or black steel pipe as follows: (a) Maintain 1/4" rise per foot (horizontal length) from appliance to the chimney. (b) Each section of pipe should fit into section below or into the opening on stove, for drip free operation.
  • Page 19 FIGURE 12 ALTERNATIVES FOR WALL PROTECTION Example: The rear clearance for the Model 80 from page 12 is 26". (Measurement A.) This clearance may be reduced by 66% by using either of the wall protection devices mentioned below. Tested and Listed Wall Protector...
  • Page 20 Open primary air drafts and damper bypass. Plug power cord into a 115 VAC outlet. Place crumpled pieces of newspaper in stove. Light and close door. Make sure that stove draws properly through primary drafts. Check for smoke leaks around door. Open door and check for smoke escaping from front of stove.

  • Page 21: Wood Heater Safety

    SECTION IV 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. 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 22: Operation

    Build a fire for maximum efficiency. Model 80 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.
  • Page 23 Twist 4 or 5 pieces of non-colored newspaper in a roll and place on floor of the firebox. The Model 80 Bay is not designed for use with grates, andirons or other methods of supporting fuel. NOTE: “Do not use grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on inner bottom of fire box.”...

  • Page 24: Preventive Maintenance/Parts Replacement

    SECTION VI PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE / PARTS REPLACEMENT Disassembly Inspection and Catalytic Replacement The catalysts in your stove are designed for many years of use. If after several years of use, the efficiency of stove decreases or if a notable amount of smoke is observed, the catalysts may need to be replaced. See Catalyst Warranty prior to replacement.
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  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    SECTION IV TROUBLESHOOTING Operation of any wood heater can create problems. While use of a catalytic-combustor equipped stove will substantially lessen some of these problems-such as creosote formation-other traditional wood heater problems may remain. The following guidelines apply to operation of all wood heaters with problems related to catalytic heater addressed where appropriate.
  • Page 27 Problem Solution Possible Cause Backpuffing Install Buck draft inducer Gusts of wind Increase the amount of Hot combustor combustion air slowly. (Above 1400 Smoke Rollout when heater Open bypass damper. In Bypass damper is closed, or door is opened retrofit place combustor in combustor is in operating bypass position before position...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    NEW BUCK CORPORATION (NBC) “LIMITED WARRANTY” FOR NBC RELATED PRODUCTS If for any reason you are dissatisfied with suggested PLEASE READ THIS WARRANTY CAREFULLY procedures, you may contact us in writing at: PRODUCTS COVERED NEW BUCK CORPORATION This warranty covers the new heating unit so long as it Customer Service Department is owned by the original purchaser, including optional P.
  • Page 29 To be completed by selling distributor or dealer for customer: OWNER REGISTRATION CARD Name (Last) (First) Address City State CUSTOMER EMAIL::_________________________________________________________ Model 80 Insert: Residential Model 80 Freestanding: Residential Serial No. Date of Installation: Day Month Year Installer’s Name Certification No.

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