New Buck Corporation 81 manual

FIREPLACE INSER T & FREEST ANDING MODEL 81 NON-CA T AL YTIC UNIT Buck Stove FEATURES PREPARATIONS INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE SAFETY SAFETY NOTICE IF THIS HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A H OUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFE TY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT THE AUTHORIT Y HAVING JURISDICTION (SUCH AS MUNICIPAL BUILD[...]

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS Wood Stove Description ........................................................................................................ ....... 2 Important Instructions ........................................................................................................ ........... 3 SECTION I: Introduction ...........................[...]

EP A COMPLIANCE ST A TUS The Model 81 heater meets U.S. Environmental Protection A gency’s Emission limits for wood heaters sold after July 1, 1992. U nder specific conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from approximately 10,000 to 45,000 BTU/hr for the Model 81. MODEL 81 WOOD ST OVE 1. Secondary air tubes 2. Blow[...]

INST ALLA TION, OPERA TION, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL 81 READ THIS FIRST IMPOR T ANT INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING THESE UNITS GENERATE A LOT OF HEAT , SO TREAT THEM WITH CARE. HOT WHILE IN OPERATION . KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHI NG AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. READ AL L INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE APPLIANCE. FAILUR[...]

CAUTION YOUR CHIMNEY MUST BE CORRECTL Y SIZED . A CHIMNEY THAT IS TOO SMALL OR LARGE IN DIAMETER OR TOO SHORT, CAN CAUSE YOUR ST OVE TO SPILL SMOKE WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED. SECTION I INTRODUCTION Your Buck Stove is non-catalytic unit designed to meet the most stringent emissions stand ards without the use of a catalytic combustor. This effect is ac[...]

SECTION II MASONR Y INSER T INST ALLA TION The Model 81 may be installed using an all mas onry fireplace built in accordance with the Uniform Building Code and National Fire Prot ection Association (NFPA). The first step in this type of installation is to determine acceptability of fire place and chim ney for use with a woodstove. Both construction[...]

MINIMUM CLEARANCES Floor Protection: When installing freestanding heater , a floor protector must be us e. Floor protection m ust be 3/8” minimum thickness non-combustib le material or equivalent. How to use alternate materials and how to ca lculate equivalent thickn ess An easy means of determining if a proposed altern ate floor protector meet s[...]

POSSIBLE TOOLS NEEDED FOR INST ALLA TION 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 r eadily available at mo st hardware stores. Caulking gun Large adjustable wrench (may not be needed) Drop cloths or newspapers Vacuum cleaner or whisk broom Flashlight [...]

OPTION (B) REMOVE DAMPER OR WIRE IT OPEN AIRTIGHT INSULATED CLEAN- OUT BLOCK-OFF PLATE OR DAMPER ADAPTER SEAL TRIM PANELS WITH INSULATION OR HIGH TEMPERATURE CAULK STAINLESS STEEL CHIMNEY CONNEC- TOR MUST EXTEND 1’ PAST THE BLOCK-OFF PLATE OR TO THE FLUE LINER NOTE: Follow installation instruction with Direct Connection Kit. (Kit sold separately)[...]

INST ALLA TION PROCEDURE (Use a chimney connector or a Listed Direct or Positive Connect) (See Pag e 8.) POSITIONING HEATER When position ing heater, the following conditions MUST be met! (See Figure 2). 1. The front of damper openi ng must be positioned BEHIND rear edge of lintel to ensur e proper dr aft. (See Figure 2). 2. Center hea ter in the f[...]

NOTE: Mount top trim panel so that it sits in front of top of side trim panels. 9. Obtain brass trim kit provided wi th insert kit and sli p over top a nd sides of trim panels. Top ends of brass may need to be trimmed to fit (See Figure 4). 10. Using insulation provided, pe el and stick to back of pa nels overlapping fireplace dimens ions by 1"[...]

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 SLI GHT SMOKING EFFECT AND AN ODOR OF BURNING PAINT WHEN YOU BUILD THE FI RST FIRES. THIS IS NORMAL AND IS NOT A CAUSE FOR ALARM. IN SOME CASES, THESE FUMES WILL ACTIVATE A SMOKE ALARM . OPEN ING A WINDOW[...]

SECTION III PRE-F AB INSER T INST ALLA TION The Model 81 may be installed into any UL listed pre-fabricated firepla ce that is large enough to accept it. NOTE: When installing Model 81 into a Pre-Fab Zero-Clearance fireplace, a UL-1777 LINER must be installed the Full Length of chim ney and attached to flue exit of insert. NOTE: The ash lip, smoke [...]

Page 13 SECTION IV RESIDENTIAL FREEST ANDING INST ALLA TION Select an installation location t hat will give best air flow from front of heater to remainder of home. PREP ARING STOVE FOR INST ALLA TION 1. Inspect unit for any obvious physical damage. 2. Plug power cord into a 115V AC outlet to test mo tor and fan. Do not run cord under unit or in hi[...]

AL TERNA TE FLOOR PROTECT ORS MA TERIAL Floor Protection: When installing freestanding heater , a floor protector must be us e. Floor protection m ust be 3/8” minimum thickness non-combustib le material or equivalent. How to use alternate materials and how to ca lculate equivalent thickn ess An easy means of determining if a proposed altern ate f[...]

Chimney This model is designed for connection to an y listed 2100º UL103 HT chimneys and parts. Follow chimneys manufacturer's instructions carefully. NOTE: This Room Heater must be converted to (1) a chimney com plying with requirements for Type HT chimneys in Standard forchimn eys, Factory-Built, Re sidential, Type and Building Heating Appl[...]

three (3) sheet metal screws or rivets. Ne xt, install an optional New Buck Corporation chimney connector to flue ex it of heater. (See Figure 6). 4. Install Single Wall Connector and chimney sy stem per m anufacturer’s written operating in- structions. See manufact urer’s list of tested pip es in this manual. Figure 6 Figure 7 B. Wall Exit Int[...]

maintaining clearances to ceiling as noted in Figu re 7. This will giv e you center of hole for chimney penetration. 4. After locating center of pe netration, install tee box and chimney as per chimney manufacturer's specifications. 5. Connect chimney collar to tee-box using #24 ga . minimum blued or black steel connector pipe. (DO NOT USE GAL[...]

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 cem ented to masonry. EXCEPTION: A thimble may be used to facilitate rem oval of chimney connector for cleaning, in which case, thimble shall be perm anently cemen ted in place with high-tem perature cement. 2. Onc[...]

OPTIONA L Figure 8 Close Clearance Installation using: (1) 6" Simpson Dura-Vent single wall chim ney connector Dura Black and 6" Simpson Dura-Vent 2100 Deg Ht. “Type DP” chimney. (2) 6" Metal Fab Type single wall connector- 6" Metal Fab 2100 HT chimney. (3) 6” Ameritec single wall connector - 6” Ameritec 2100 degree HT c[...]

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 115V AC outlet. Set switch to “Manual” and rheostat to “High” position to ensure motor operates proper ly. Route cord to prevent dam age to cord insulation from heat and sharp objects. Keep c[...]

CLEARANCES FOR MODEL 81 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES FREEST ANDING Figure 9 A B C D E F G MODEL 81 23" 23" 25" 16" 16” 8” 8” NOTE: All clearances are to combustibles witho ut low clearance shields and using single wall pipe and minimum floor protector. Clearances above may be reduced. Follow NFPA-211 codes if availab[...]

CLEARANCES FOR MODEL 81 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES SINGLE W ALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR AND OPTIONAL SHIELDS, MOBILE HOME AND ALCOVE INST ALLA TIONS Figure 10 A B C D E F G MODEL 81 12" 16" 12.5" 12" 16’ 8” 8” NOTE: All clearances are to combustibles using single wall pipe and all low clearance shields and minimum floor [...]

INST ALLA TION 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-tapp ing screws , drill four holes in lo cations marked. Remove screws and attach rear shield to back of stove. (See figure 11a). 2. Insert front end of side shield behin[...]

Page 24 SECTION V FREEST ANDING MOBILE HOME INST ALLA TION FOR MINIMUM CLEARANCES SEE P AGE 21. Floor Protection: When installing freestanding heater , a floor protector must be us e. Floor protection m ust be 3/8” minimum thickness non-combustib le material or equivalent. How to use alternate materials and how to ca lculate equivalent thickn ess[...]

Page 25 T OOLS FOR INST ALLA TION Drop cloth, 3/32" Metal drill bit, 5/16" magnetic socket chuck adapter, 5/ 16" wrench (box or so cket) or adjustable wrench, Jigsaw with masonry, metal and wood blades WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM PREP ARING STOVE FOR INST ALLA TION 1. Remove protective plastic wrapping from unit, inspe[...]

3. Place unit on pad m aking sure minimumum clearance specifications are met. For minimum clearance to combustibles (See Page 22). 4. Lightly mark with a pencil loca tion of pedestal on protective pad. 5. Next, remove four (4) screws holding heat er to stand. Position h eater out of way of installation area. 6. Check that pedestal stand is still al[...]

Ceiling Exit (Using Close Clearance Listed Chimney) 1. Suspend a plumb bob from ceiling above unit so th at weig ht is hanging in center of flue exit. (A small weight on a stri ng will serve as a plumb bob). Mark ceiling where string is suspended to locate center of chimney hole. 2. After locating center of hole, install ceiling support box, chimne[...]

(a) Chimney pipe is 3' higher than r oof at point where it penetrates roof. (b) Chimney pipe height is at least 2' higher than any part of roof within 10' of chimney. (See Page 27, Figure 12). 4. Next, install a New Buck Corporation chimney connector to flue of heater or use 3 “Ell” brackets and secure to to p of heater and pipe.[...]

4. Place crumpled p ieces of newspaper in stove. Light it and close door. Ensure that stove draws properly through primary draft. 5. Check for smoke leaks around door. 6. Open door and check for smoke escaping from front of stove. Smoki ng usually indicates a defective or poorly positioned chimney. Som e chi mneys with a marginal draft can be prehe[...]

The chimney and chimney connector should be in spected once every two months. Any build- up of soot should be removed to prevent risk of a chimney fire. To rem o ve chimney or chimney connector: Remove screws or fasteners. Rem ove pipe and clean with steel brush. Replace chimney or chimney connector and re place screws and/or fasteners. CAUTION NEV[...]

BUILDING A FIRE 1. Open door. 2. Open primary air control loca ted on right side of stove unde r hearth. (See Page 25, Figure 14). To close, push all the wa y in. To open, pull all the wa y out. Adjustments to airflow may be made by positioning ha ndle anywhere in between. 3. Twist two pieces of non-colored newspaper into a roll and place them on f[...]

ROOM AIR BLOWER OPERA TION Your heater is equipped with a room air blower. For operati on and wiring (See Figure 14). For your convenience, your heater is equipped with a rheostat with which you are able to select the air flow. The auto and manual switch will allow you to select the position at which thermostat will function. Auto-position: After h[...]

SECTION VIII TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM 1. Sluggish heater 2. High Fuel Consumption 3. Back puffing 4. Smoke rollout when heater door is opened POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Obstruction in chimney 2. Improperly sealed trim kit or direct connect kit 3. Wet or unseasoned wood being burned. 4. Poor chimney draft 1. Improper regulation of draft or inlet air 2. Improp[...]

REPLACEMENT P AR TS FOR THE MODEL 81 1. Air Control Bar MF 810084 2. Door Handle Assembly PA 910096 3. Door Latch PC 910098 4. Door Handle Washer PO 91WASH 5. Front door bushing PO 910102 6. Door Gold PC 212400G 7. Door Black PC 212400 8. Off/Auto/Man Fan Switch PE RC211RB 9. Thermostat 110 disc PE 400132 10. Power Cord PE 400240 11. Strain Relief [...]

NEW BUCK CORPORA TION (NBC) "LIMITED W ARRANTY" FOR THE BUCK STOVE PLEASE READ THIS W ARRANTY CAREFULL Y PRODUCTS COVERED This warranty covers the new Buck Stove h eating unit, so long as it is owned by the original purchaser, including optional and standard accessori es purchased at the sa me tim e, subject to terms, limitations, and con[...]

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If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the suggested procedures, you may contact us in writing at: New Buck Corporation Customer Service Department P. O. Box 69 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (A) Replacement of parts may be in the form of new or fully reconditioned parts, at NBC's option. (B) There is no other express wa [...]