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MODEL 81
NON-CATALYTIC UNIT
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 HAVING JURISDICTION (SUCH AS MUNICIPAL
BUILDING DEPARTMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE PREVENTION
BUREAU, etc.) CONSULT BEFORE INSTALLATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Wood Stove Description ............................................................................................................... 2 Important Instructions ................................................................................................................... 3 SECTION I: Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4 SECTION II: Masonry Insert Installation ...............
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EPA COMPLIANCE STATUS The Model 81 heater meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Emission limits for wood heaters sold after July 1, 1992. Under 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 STOVE (4) (41) (11) (20) (16) (39) (1) 1 (32) (5) (15) (7) (13) (37) & (38) (14) (40) (21) (18) (31) (33) (27) (3) (8) (12) (2) (19) (28 (35) (23) 6 (9) (
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL 81 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 INSTRUC- TIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERE
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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 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 unit's firebox. For peak performance, we sugges
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SECTION II MASONRY INSERT INSTALLATION The Model 81 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 acceptability of fireplace and chimney for use with a woodstove. Both construction and condition of fireplace are important consid- erations when installing a woodstove. The chimney should extend at least 3' above ro
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MINIMUM CLEARANCES Floor Protection: When installing freestanding heater, a floor protector must be use. 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 i
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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 or newspapers Vacuum cleaner or whisk broom Flashlight 1 tube of RTV silicone, Code 103 or 106, or high temperature rubber cement rated between o o 450 F- 600 F 7/32" drill bit and drill Sock
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SAFETY NOTICE If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. OPTION (A) AIRTIGHT INSU- LATED CLEAN- STARTER PIPE OUT SEAL TRIM PANELS AND UNDER FRONT OF STOVE UNIT WITH INSULATION OR HIGH TEMPERATURE CAULK REMOVE D
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (Use a chimney connector or a Listed Direct or Positive Connect) (See Page 8.) POSITIONING HEATER VERTICAL PLANE FIRE PLACE CUT AWAY When positioning heater, the following conditions MUST be met! (See Figure 2). DAMPER LINTEL EDGE OPENING 1. The front of damper opening must be positioned BEHIND rear edge of lintel to ensure proper draft. (See Figure 2). 2. Center heater in the fireplace opening. FIGURE 2 POSITIONING
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NOTE: Mount top trim panel so that it sits in front of top of side trim panels. 9. Obtain brass trim kit provided with insert kit and slip over top and sides of trim panels. Top ends of brass may need to be trimmed to fit (See Figure 4). 10. Using insulation provided, peel and stick to back of panels overlapping fireplace dimensions by 1" on each side and top. (See Figure 4A). 11. Next using high heat silicone or furnace cement run heavy bead of caulking around where panels
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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 SLIGHT SMOKING EFFECT AND AN ODOR OF BURNING PAINT WHEN YOU BUILD THE FIRST FIRES. THIS IS NORMAL AND IS NOT A CAUSE FOR ALARM. IN SOME CASES, THESE FUMES WILL ACTIVATE A SMOKE ALARM. OPENING A WINDOW NEAR THE UNIT WILL ALLOW THESE FUMES TO ESCAPE. DO NOT BUILD A LARGE, ROARING FIRE UNTIL THIS CURING IS COMPLETE OR HEATER FINISH MAY
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SECTION III PRE-FAB INSERT INSTALLATION The Model 81 may be installed into any UL listed pre-fabricated fireplace 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 chimney and attached to flue exit of insert. NOTE: The ash lip, smoke baffle and smoke shelf of pre-fab fireplace may be removed if necessary to provide room for these models. Any other alteration to unit wil
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SECTION IV RESIDENTIAL FREESTANDING INSTALLATION Select an installation location that will give best airflow from front of heater to remainder of home. PREPARING STOVE FOR INSTALLATION 1. Inspect unit for any obvious physical damage. 2. Plug power cord into a 115V AC outlet to test motor and fan. Do not run cord under unit or in high traffic areas. 3. Check primary air draft control to ensure that it slides freely. (See Figure 5).
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ALTERNATE FLOOR PROTECTORS MATERIAL Floor Protection: When installing freestanding heater, a floor protector must be use. 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-va
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Chimney This model is designed for connection to any listed 2100º UL103 HT chimneys and parts. Follow chimneys manufacturer's instructions carefully. NOTE: This Room Heater must be converted to (1) a chimney complying with requirements for Type HT chimneys in Standard forchimneys, 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 greater tha
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three (3) sheet metal screws or rivets. Next, install an optional New Buck Corporation chimney connector to flue exit of heater. (See Figure 6). 4. Install Single Wall Connector and chimney system per manufacturer’s written operating in- structions. See manufacturer’s list of tested pipes in this manual. Figure 6 Optional (3) sheet New Buck metal Corporation screws chimney or rivets. connector
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maintaining clearances to ceiling as noted in Figure 7. This will give you center of hole for chimney penetration. 4. After locating center of penetration, 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 GALVANIZED PIPE). Connect each section so crimped end faces downward and secure each section to each other using three (3) sheet metal screws or
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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 cemented to masonry. EXCEPTION: A thimble may be used to facilitate removal of chimney connector for cleaning, in which case, thimble shall be permanently cemented in place with high-temperature cement. 2. Once through-the-wall thimble codes are met, simply connectchimney collar to wall pass- through connector using #24 ga. minimum, blu
