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Buck S t o ve
MODEL FS 21
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 2 SECTION I: Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3 SECTION II: Residential /Mobile Home Freestanding Installation and Clearances ......................... 4 Floor Protection ..........................................................
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL FS 21 READ THIS FIRST IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS WARNING THIS UNIT GENERATES A LOT OF HEAT, SO TREAT THE 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 THE FIRE.” “DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS.” DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE
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CAUTION YOUR CHIMNEY OR FLUE MUST BE CORRECTLY SIZED. A CHIMNEY OR FLUE 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 new MODEL FS 21 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 unit’s firebox. For peak per
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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 the unit for any obvious physical damage. 2. Plug the power cord into a 115V AC outlet to test the motor and fan when optional motor is being used. “Do not run power cord under unit or in high traffic areas”. 3.
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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. Convert specification to R-value: R-value is given—no conversion is needed. K-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inc
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PREPARING THE ROOM HEATER LOCATION 1. Select an installation location that will give the best airflow from the front of the heater to the remainder of the home. 2. Place the protective floor pad in position. 3. Place the unit on the pad making sure the minimum clearance specifications are met. 4. If connecting to an existing masonry flue, first ensure that the flue conforms to the NFPA- 211 Code and/or consult your local code for proper procedures. NOTE: This model is designed for co
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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 close clearance shield and pipe shield Model FS 21 minimum clearance to combustibles Figure 2. Figure 3. BACK WALL BACK WALL CONTEMPORARY CAP F F B D B LISTED 2100° UL 103 HT G TYP. CHIMNEY CAULK STORM COLLAR DO NOT OBSTRUCT E D G E FLASHING A A RADIATION SHIELD LI
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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. NOTE: For minimum clearances (See Page 9, Figure 4). 1. Mark the plumb line on the wall directly behind the center of the heater. (See Page 9, Figure 5). NOTE
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B. Vertical wall exit using (6" Single wall minimum 24 ga. blued or black pipe with elbow and any listed 2100° UL 103 HT. TYPE Chimney and Listed 2100° UL HT. T-Box assembly). Without optional close clearance shield and pipe shield Model FS 21 minimum clearance to combustibles BACK BACK W WALL ALL Figure 4. F H F B D B G C C C C E D G E A A A B C D E F G MODEL 21 25” 13" 13"
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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 close clearance shields and pipe shield (See Page 22). NOTE: For minimum clearances (See Page 11, Figure 6). For Required Out Side Air in Mobile Homes (See Page 14). 1. Suspend a plumb bob from the ceiling above the uni
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C. Vertical exit using (6" DVL Close Clearance pipe and any listed 2100° UL 103 HT. TYPE Chimney). With optional close clearance shield and pipe shield Model FS 21 minimum clearance to combustibles Figure 6. Figure 7. BACK BACK WALL WALL CONTEMPORARY CAP F F B D B G LISTED 2100° UL 103 HT TYP. CHIMNEY CAULK STORM COLLAR DO NOT OBSTRUCT E D G E FLASHING RADIATION SHIELD A A LISTED 2100° UL 103 HT TYP. CHIMNEY INSTALLATION CEILING
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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 close clearance shield and pipe shield. NOTE: For installation of optional close clearance shields and pipe shield (See Page 22). NOTE: For minimum clearances (See Page 13, Figure 8). For Required Out Side Air in Mobile Homes (See Page 14). 1. Mark
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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 optional close clearance shield and pipe shield Model FS 21 minimum clearance to combustibles BACK BACK W WALL ALL Figure 8. F H F B D B G C C C C E D G E A A A B C D E F G MODEL 21 19” 7" 7" 8.5" 8" 6" 16" NOTE: Al
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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" 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 CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR MUST BE MAINTAINED. (MOVEOPENING AND/OR REPOSITION HEATER LOCATION IF NECE
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Figure 10C Figure 10B OUTSIDE AIR DUCT (4) #10x1 FLOOR PROTECTOR PAD UNDER SIDE OF MOBILE HOME FLOOR OUTSIDE AIR DUCT THROUGH FLOOR WHEN OUTSIDE AIR DUCT THROUGH MOBILE HOME IS NOT UNDERPINNED. UNDERPINNED. RAIN CAP RAIN CAP 24" min.(610mm) 24" min. 24" min.(610mm) (610 mm) 36" TY 36" TYP. P. FLASHING FLASHING RADIATION RADIATION SHIELD SHIELD 20 FT. MAX. 20 ft. MAX OUTSIDE AIR DUCT THROUGH FLOOR WHEN MOBLE HOME IS NOT UNDERPENNED OUTSIDE AIR DUCT THR
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FINAL CHECK 1. Recheck the specified clearances. 2. Remove all foreign material from the firebox area. 3. Open the primary air draft. 4. Plug the power cord into a 115V AC outlet when using with optional motor. 5. Place crumpled pieces of newspaper in the stove. Light it and close the doors. Ensure that the stove draws properly through the primary draft. 6. Check for smoke leaks around the door. CAUTION Open the doors and check for smoke escaping from the front
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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 1. Inspect the unit for any obvious physical damage. 2. Plug the power cord into a 115V AC outlet to test the motor and fan when optional motor is being used. “Do not run power cord under unit or in high traffic areas
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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. Convert specification to R-value: R-value is given—no conversion is needed. K-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inc
