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BuckMaster 21 ELITE Features Preparations Installation Operation Maintenance Safety

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MODEL 21 ELITE
NON-CATALYTIC UNIT
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
www.buckstove.com
JUN 2013

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  • Page 1: Safety Notice

    MODEL 21 ELITE NON-CATALYTIC UNIT 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.)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Instructions ......................... 2 SECTION I: Introduction ........................3 SECTION II: Residential /Mobile Home Freestanding Installation and Clearances ......4 Floor Protection ..........................5 Preparing The Room Heater Location / Chimney ................6 A. Vertical Exit Using Single Wall Pipe /Listed 2100° UL 103 HT chimney w/out Close Clearance/Pipe Shields .......................

  • Page 4: Read This First

    INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL 21 ELITE READ THIS FIRST IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS WARNING THIS UNIT GENERATES A LOT OF HEAT, SO TREAT UNIT WITH CARE. HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START FIRE.

  • Page 5: Section I: Introduction

    SECTION I INTRODUCTION Your new MODEL 21 ELITE is a non-catalytic unit designed to meet the most stringent emissions standards without the use of a catalytic combustor. This effect is achieved through the use of secondary air which is mixed with primary air in the units firebox.

  • Page 6: Section Ii: Residential /Mobile Home Freestanding Installation And Clearances

    SECTION II RESIDENTIAL MOBILE FREESTANDING INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES Select an installation location that will give the best airflow from the front of the heater to the remainder of the home PREPARING THE STOVE FOR INSTALLATION 1. Inspect unit for any obvious physical damage. 2.

  • Page 7: 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 8: Preparing The Room Heater Location / Chimney

    PREPARING THE ROOM HEATER LOCATION 1. Select an installation location that will give the best airflow from the front of heater to remainder of home. 2. Place protective floor pad in position. 3. Place unit on pad making sure the minimum clearance specifications are met. 4.

  • Page 9: Vertical Exit Using Single Wall Pipe /Listed 2100° Ul 103 Ht Chimney W/Out Close Clearance/Pipe Shields

    C) Sheet steel chimney connector, minimum 24 gauge in thickness, with a ventilated thimble, minimum 24 gauge in thickness, having two 1-in. air channels, separated from combustibles. by a minimum of 6-in. of fiber insulation. Opening shall be covered, and thimble supported with a sheet steel support, minimum 24 gauge in thickness.
  • Page 10 A. Vertical exit using (6" Single wall minimum 24 ga. blued or black pipe and any listed 2100° UL 103 HT. TYPE Chimney). Without optional pipe shield. Model 21 Elite minimum clearance to combustibles. Figure 4. Figure 5. BACK WALL...

  • Page 11: And T-Box Assembily W/Out Close Clearance/Pipe Shields

    HOW TO LOCATE CHIMNEY EXIT AND INSTALL Residential Installation B. Vertical Wall Exit using (6" Single Wall minimum 24 ga. blued or black pipe with el- bow and any Listed 2100° UL HT chimney and Listed 2100° UL HT. T-Box assembly). Without optional close clearance shields and pipe shield.
  • Page 12 BACK WALL 6” 16" MODEL 21 ELITE 25” 13" 13" 15.5" 8" NOTE: All clearances are to combustibles with pipe shield, 6" Single Wall minimum 24 ga. blued or black pipe with elbow and minimum floor protector. Clearances above may be reduced.

  • Page 13: Close Clearance/Pipe Shields

    HOW TO LOCATE CHIMNEY EXIT AND INSTALL Residential and Mobile Home Installation C. Vertical Exit using (6" DVL Close Clearance pipe and any Listed 2100° UL 103 HT chimney). With optional close clearance shield and pipe shield. NOTE: For installation of optional pipe shield (See Page 23). NOTE: For minimum clearances (See Page 12, Figure 8).
  • Page 14 C. Vertical exit using (6" DVL Close Clearance pipe and any listed 2100° UL 103 HT. TYPE Chimney). With pipe shield. Model 21 Elite minimum clearance to combustibles. Figure 8. Figure 9. BACK WALL BACK WALL CONTEMPORARY CAP LISTED 2100° UL 103 HT TYP.

  • Page 15: Vertical Wall Exit Using Dvl Close Clearance Pipe ,And Elbow /Listed 2100° Ul 103 Ht Chimney And T-Box Assembly With Close Clearance/Pipe Shields

    HOW TO LOCATE CHIMNEY EXIT AND INSTALL Residential and Mobile Home Installation D. Vertical Wall Exit using (6" DVL Close Clearance Pipe and elbow and any Listed 2100° UL HT chimney and Listed 2100° UL HT T-Box assembly). With optional pipe shield. NOTE: For installation of optional pipe shield (See Page 23).
  • Page 16 D. Vertical wall exit using (6" DVL Close Clearance pipe with elbow and any listed 2100° UL 103 HT. TYPE Chimney and Listed 2100° UL HT T-Box assembly). With pipe shield. Model 21 Elite minimum clearance to combustibles. BACK WALL BACK WALL Figure 10.

  • Page 17: Optional Out Side Air Installation

    OPTIONAL OUT SIDE AIR INSTALLATION Select an installation location that will give the best airflow from the front of the heater to the remainder of the home. TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION: Drop cloth: 3/32” Meal drill bit: 5/16” magnetic socket chuck adapter: 5/16” wrench (box or socket) or adjustable wrench: jigsaw with masonry metal and wood blades.
  • Page 18 9. Your unit is equipped with 4 leveling legs located on outer bottom at each corner, you may have to adjust for your unit to sit level. (See Figure 18). 10. Place insulation tape onto the top four edges of floor duct. (See Figure 15). Figure 15.

  • Page 19: 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. 5. Place crumpled pieces of newspaper in the stove. Light it and close door. Ensure that stove draws properly through primary draft.

  • Page 20: Section Iii: Alcove Installation And Clearances

    SECTION III ALCOVE INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES Select an installation location that will give the best airflow from the front of the heater to the remainder of the home. PREPARING THE STOVE FOR INSTALLATION Chimney This model is designed for connection to any listed 2100º UL103 HT chimneys and parts. This room heater must be converted to 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.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Alcove Installation

    HOW TO LOCATE CHIMNEY EXIT AND INSTALL Alcove Installation Vertical Exit using (6" DVL Close Clearance pipe and any Listed 2100° UL 103 HT chimney). Pipe shield must be used. NOTE: For minimum clearances (See Page 21, Figure 20). 1. Suspend a plumb bob from the ceiling above unit so that weight is hanging in center of flue exit.

  • Page 23: Alcove Clearances

    ALCOVE INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES Vertical exit using (6" DVL Close Clearance pipe and any listed 2100° UL 103 HT. TYPE Chimney). With optional pipe shield. Model 21 Elite minimum clearance to combustibles. Figure 20. Figure 21. BACK WALL BACK WALL...
  • Page 24 FINAL CHECK 1. Recheck specified clearances. 2. Remove all foreign material from firebox area. 3. Open primary air draft. 4. Plug the power cord into a 115V AC outlet. 5. Place crumpled pieces of newspaper in stove. Light it and close door. Ensure that stove draws properly through primary draft.

  • Page 25: Installation Of Pipe Shield

    Installation of Pipe Shield 1. Place pipe shield above top rear of stove cabinet. (See Figure 22). 2. Measure from the top of the back of stove and place the pipe shield 1” above stove top on both sides keeping the pipe shield centered at the back. (See Figure 23). 3.

  • Page 26: Section Iv: Operation

    NOTE: THE FUELING DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED DURING OPERATION. NOTE: If blower is being used on the Model 21 Elite, your stove is equipped with a automatic thermostat. When stove gets hot enough, thermostat will activate room air blower. Set fan speed using rheostat according to desired heat output.

  • Page 27: Section V: Operation For Room Air Blower And Maintenance

    SECTION V OPERATION FOR ROOM AIR BLOWER AMD MAINTENANCE Your heater is equipped with a room air blower. For operation and wiring see blow. (Figure 25). Operation: After heartier has warmed up the thermostat will automatically turn on blower. When the stove cools off, thermostat will automatically shout off blower.
  • Page 28 8. Leave door open and allow at least two (2) hours for glue to dry. 9. Once gaskets are checked, heater is ready for use. 10. This should be done annually. Allowing gaskets to deteriorate can cause over-firing and shorten burn time. START HERE SILICONE ROPE GASKET 21 ELITE LATCH PS21E088 Page 26...
  • Page 29 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 30 MAINTENANCE CARE OF GLASS DOOR The glass door on your heater permits you to enjoy the beauty of the fire while retaining efficiency of your heater. Although brand of glass used in heater door has well established and recognized heat resistant and strength characteristics, it can be broken through improper care. To achieve maximum utility and safety of your glass door, we advise that you observe following use and safety tips: 1.
  • Page 31 MAINTENANCE To replace Thermostat: 1. NOTE: Make sure stove is cool and unplug power cord to unit. 2. Remove access plate located at the rear of unit on the top right side of stove back by removing four (4) screws holding plate. (See Figure 29). 3.
  • Page 32 MAINTENANCE To replace Motor from front of unit: NOTE: If back of stove is close to wall, you may access motor from front cabinet doors. 1. NOTE: Make sure stove is cool and unplug power cord to unit. 2. To access motor, open cabinet doors. Motor cover is located in left upper rear. (See Figure 31). 3.

  • Page 33: Replacement Parts List

    4 - SMALL DOOR GLASS CLIPS PO210767 10- DOOR GLASS SCREWS 1 - DOOR HANDLE RETROFIT 1 - DOOR HANDLE LATCH 21 ELITE 1 - DOOR HANDLE BUSHING 1 - DOOR HANDLE SPACER 1 - DOOR HANDLE WASHER (FLAT) 1 - DOOR LATCH SCREW (PHILLIPS HEAD)

  • 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 FLUE: An older flue 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: Troubleshooting

    SECTION VII TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Sluggish Heater Obstruction in chimney Check for and remove obstruction Wet or unseasoned wood Burn dried natural seasoned being burned. hard wood. Poor chimney draft Improper chimney height or wrong size flue is being used. Cooler temperatures caused by external chimney.

  • Page 36: Limited 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 37 To be completed by selling distributor/ dealer/ customer: Name ________________________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) Address ______________________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________ State _________ Zip _________________ CUSTOMER EMAIL::_________________________________________________________ MODEL 21 ELITE Serial Number _________________________________________________________________ Date of Installation: Day _______________ Month _________________ Year ______________ Installer’s Name _______________________________________________________________ Installer’s Certification Number __________________________________________________...

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