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NON-CATALYTIC UNITS
MODEL 18
SAFETY NOTICE
FEATURES
PREPARATIONS INSTALLATION
OPERATION MAINTENANCE SAFETY
IF THIS HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS CONCERNING
RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTIONS IN YOUR AREA.
MANUFACTURED BY NEW BUCK CORPORATION - SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED BY WARNOCK-HE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Instructions............................................................................................................…..3 SECTION I: Introduction....................................................................................................…....4 SECTION II: Masonry Insert Installation...................................................................................5 Installation Preparation-Fireplace.............................................
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL 18 READ THIS FIRST IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS WARNING THESE UNITS GENERATE A LOT OF HEAT, SO TREAT THEM WITH CARE. HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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CAUTION YOUR CHIMNEY MUST BE CORRECTLY SIZED. A CHIMNEY 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 Buck Stove 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 a secondary air which is mixed with primary air in the unit's firebox. For peak
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SECTION II MASONRY INSERT INSTALLATION The Model 18 may be installed using an all masonry fireplace built in accordance with the Uniform Building Code and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The first step in this type of installation is to determine the acceptability of the fireplace and chimney for use with a woodstove. Both the construction and condition of the fireplace are important consid- erations when installing a woodstove. NOTE: It is not n
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1. The hearth must be of masonry construction and must extend a minimum of 16" in front of the firebox opening and a minimum of 8" to either side of the firebox opening. 2. If there is not minimum hearth protection from the front of the firebox opening and the front of the masonry hearth, a floor protector must be used in front of the hearth to protect combustible materials. The floor protector must be 3/8" minimum thickness non- combustible material or equivalent. With the flo
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POSSIBLE TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION 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 readily available at most hardware stores. Caulking gun Large adjustable wrench (may not be needed) Drop Cloths Vacuum cleaner or whisk broom Flashlight 1 tube of RTV silicone, Code 103 or 106, or high temperature rubber cement rated between 450° F - 600º F 7/32" drill bit and drill Socke
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (Without Direct or Positive Connect Kit) POSITIONING THE HEATER When positioning the heater, the following conditions MUST be met! (See Figure 2.) 1. The front of the damper opening must be positioned BEHIND the rear edge of the lintel to ensure proper draft. (See Figure 2.) 2. The vertical plane of the fireplace front must fall BEHIND the side cold air vent on top of the unit. (In other words, it is possible to have the heater too far in as well as n
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7. Next using high heat silicone or furnace cement, run heavy bead of caulking around where panels meet the stove. (See Figure 4.) 8. Using the brass trim provided with kit, place side brass trim (with straight edge down) over each outer edge of side trim panel. Next place top brass trim over top trim panel. All 45º corners should match. If not, trim to fit with a metal cutting blade. 9. Slide the unit back into the fireplace. Check to be sure that the trim panels (and brass) are pro
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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. NOTE: Plug the power cord into a 115 VAC outlet. Route the cord to prevent damage to the cord insulation from heat and sharp objects. Keep the cord out of the way of traffic to prevent damage caused by tripping, etc. 4. Place crumpled pieces of newspaper in the stove. Light it and close the doors. Ensure that the stove draws pr
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SECTION III PRE-FAB ZERO CLEARANCE INSERT INSTALLATION The Model 18 may be installed into any UL listed prefabricated fireplace that is large enough to accept it. MINIMUM CLEARANCES Except for “NOTE(S)”, FOLLOW MASONRY INSTALLATION CLEARANCES FOUND IN YOUR OPERATIONS MANUAL. INSTALLATION PREPARATION Pre-Fab Zero Clearance Fireplace 1. Locate furniture and other materials away from the front of the fireplace to allow free access to the fireplace. 2. Cover the hearth and adjacen
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NOTE: DO NOT BLOCK ANY EXISTING LOUVERS OR VENT ON THE EXISTING PREFAB WITH ANY TRIM PANELS FOR THE MODEL 18. NOTE: If the Pre-Fab Zero Clearance Fireplace is not equipped With HT-2100 degree UL Listed pipe, a UL-1777 Liner must be Installed the the Full Length of the chimney, and attached to the Flue Exit of the Insert. NOTE: If the Pre-Fab Zero Clearance Fireplace is equipped with HT-2100 degree UL Listed pipe, one of the two following methods must be met: HEA
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MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES INCREASER FIGURE A PACK TIGHT WITH CERAMIC WOOL (DO NOT USE GLASS WOOL) 6” FLEX PIPE OR ADJUSTABLE ELBOW FIGURE B 13
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2. To complete this installation, follow the basic masonry fireplace trim kit instructions EXCEPT: The trim kit may have to be cut down in size so as not to block any cooling vents/chambers of the Zero Clearance Fireplace. 3. To complete methods 1 and 2, position the heater into the ZC Fireplace and center the flue exit under the connection. 4. Slide the connector (or slip connector) down into the flue exit of the heater approx- imately 3/8". Now, sea
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SECTION IV RESIDENTIAL FREESTANDING INSTALLATION MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL PREPARING THE STOVE FOR INSTALLATION 1. Remove the protective plastic wrapping from the unit. 2. Inspect the unit for any obvious physical damage. NOTE: Plug the power cord into a 115 VAC outlet. Route the cord to prevent damage to the cord insulation, from heat and sharp objects. Keep the cord out of the way of traffic to prevent damage caused by tripping, etc. 3. Check the primary a
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ALTERNATE FLOOR PROTECTORS MATERIAL Floor protector must be 3/8" minimum thickness non-combustible material or equivalent. With the floor protector or hearth extension material specified as one layer of 2" thick brick with a K* factor of 5.0, you may use alternate materials as long as the K factor(s) is calculated as follows: FORMULA: Required thickness = (K of alternate material/K of millboard) x (thickness of millboard) EXAMPLE: An alternate inorganic non-combustible millboa
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ADJACEN WALL T CLEARANCES FOR MODEL -18 RESIDENTIAL FREESTANDING INSTALLATION MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES NOTE: All clearances are to combustibles without low clearance shields and using single wall pipe and minimum floor protector. Clearances above may be reduced. Follow NFPA-211 codes if available or follow instructions on next page. BACK WALL B C F G 45 DEGREES D D FRONT E A MODEL A B C D E F G MODEL 18 10" 14" 15" 9" 16" 8" 8"
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Chimney Ceiling Exits: These models are designed for connection to: (1) Simpson Duravent - Dura Black (2) Metal Fab (3) Ameritec - BSR NOTE: This room heater must be converted to (1) 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, or (2) a code approved masonry chimney with a flue liner. The chimney size should not be less than nor more than 3 times g
