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BUCK ST OVE “MEETS PHASE II EP A ST ANDARDS” MODEL 80 HEA TER FEA TURES PREP ARA TION INST ALLA TION OPERA TION MA INTENANCE SAFETY SAFETY NOTICE If this heater is not pr operly installed, a house fir e may result. For your safety, follow the installati on directions. Contact local b uilding or fi re offici als about restrict ions and i nstalla[...]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I Room Heater Features ................................................................................................... 3 Important Stat ements ..................................................................................................... 5-6 SECTION II Masonry Insert In stallation ...............................[...]
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SECTION I The New Buck Corporat ion room heat er Model 80 is one of the sa fest and most effici ent heating systems available when installed and ope rated as specified in thes e instructions and as stipul ated on the operation and installation labels affixed to the unit. The unit is d esigned to burn wood fuel only. Please read this entire manual b[...]
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11 1 4 5 7 3 2 8 3A 6 12 9 10 13 32 15 31 30 26 22 24 27 23 25 28 18 1. By Pass Damper & Brass Spring Handle 2. Blower Control (Rheostat) 3. Primary Air Control (Right Side) 3a. Primary Air Control (Left Side) 4. Warm Air Outlets 5. Baffles (Interior of Stove) 6. Air Inlet 7. Door 8. Hearth Extension 9. Power Cord 10. Catalyst (interior firebox[...]
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EP A COMPLIANCE ST A T US This manual d escribes the inst allation and operation of t he New Buc k Corporatio n, Model 80 wood heater. These heaters meet the U.S. Envi ronmental Pr otection Agency’s Emission li mits for wood heaters sold after July 1, 199 2. Under specific test conditions this h eater has been shown to deliver heat at rates rangi[...]
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ACHIEVING CA T AL YTIC LIGHT -OFF WHEN REFUELING During the refueling and r ekindling of a cool fire, or a fire that h as burned do wn to th e charcoal phase, operate the stove at a medium to high firing rate for about 15 minutes t o ensure that the catalyst reaches ap proximately 600 o F. CA T AL YST MONITORING It is important to periodically moni[...]
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SECTION II MASONR Y INSER T INST ALLA TION INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS It is not necessary to direct c onnect this unit, but testing has shown t hat it is necessary for best performance in a poorly dra wing flue, oversized flue liner or a short chim ney. Use the following to complete the installation of the unit as an insert: Kit # PA FP80 Note: Clear[...]
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POSSIBLE TO OLS NEEDED FOR INST ALLA TION If you decide to install your own stov e, 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 hardwa re stores. Caulkin g gun Larg e adjusta ble wren ch (may no t be need ed) Drop cloths or newspapers Vacuum cleaner or whisk broom Flas[...]
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MOUNTING THE TRIM P ANELS After the unit is positioned, as shown in Figure 2, mark the mounting position of the trim panels as follows: 1. Set the side trim panels in place, flat a gainst the face of t he fireplace. Mark down the insi de edge of the trim panel to make a vertical refe rence line. 2. Set the top (long) trim panel in place on top of t[...]
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11. Pull th e unit back out of the fireplace and remov e the brass and top trim panel to facilitate the installation of the direct connect or positive connect. 12. Now, follow the installation procedures in the listed di rect or positive connect kit you are using and install the heater and connector kit in the fire place. 13. Reinstall th e top tri[...]
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SECTION III RESIDENTIAL FREEST ANDING ROOM HEA TER INST ALLA TION INST ALLA TION PRECAUTION Extensive fiel d and labora tory testing has shown t hat catalyt ic stoves perform best as free standing st oves when vented into a mason ry chimney that include the following: 1. A rain cap is installed on th e chimney. 2. Height of chim ney is at least 15 [...]
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MODEL 80 Minimum Clearances The New Buck Corporation Mod el 80 must be installed in compliance with the instruction s contained in this manual. Clearance from combustible walls and ceilings. (Using single wall chimney connector) The minimum lateral distance between an y part of the room heater and combustible wall is shown in Figures 6 and 7. FLOOR[...]
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Preparing The Stove for Installation 1. Inspect the uni t for any obvious phy sical dam age. 2. Check the primary air draft cont rols to ensure that they slide freely. 3. Check the operatio n of the bypass damper control to ensure that it will open and clo se properly. 4. Remove any ite ms from within the firebox. Spread the drop cloth on the floor[...]
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3. Now connect the stove to t he ceiling s upport box by using #24 ga. minim um blued or black steel chim ney pipe. (Do not use gal vanized pipe.) Co nnect each sec tion so the crim pled end f aces downward, and secure each section to each other using at least three (3 ) sheet m etal screws or rivets. (See Figure 8) 5. Connect the chim ney collar t[...]
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2. On ce the through-the-wall thimble codes are met , simply connect the chimney pipe to the wall pass- through conne ctor using #24 ga. minim um, blued or black ste el pipe as follows: (a) Maintain 1/4" rise per fo ot (horizontal lengt h) from t he appliance to the chimney. (b) Each section of pipe sho uld fit into the section below or into t[...]
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ALTERNATIVES FOR WALL PROTECTION Example: The rear clea rance for th e Model 80 from page 12 is 26". (Measurement A.) This clearance may be reduced by 6 6% by usin g either of t he wall prot ection devi ces mentioned below. Tested and Listed Wall Protector Clearances to combustibles may be reduced if a tested and listed wall protector is insta[...]
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3. Open the prim ary air draft s and damper bypass. 4. Plug the power cord into a 115 VAC outlet. 5. Place crumpled pieces of newspaper in th e stove. Light and close the door. Make sure that stove draws properly through th e primary drafts. 6. Check for smoke l eaks around the door. 7. Open the doo r and check for sm oke escaping from the front of[...]
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SECTION IV WOOD HEA TER SAFETY Certain safety hazards are inherent in a ny wood heater inst allation. You should be awa re of these so that a safe and proper instal lation can be made. 1. FAULTY CHIMNE Y: An older masonry chimney should b e thoroughly checked to be su re there are no holes or weak spots which could allow spa rks or hot gases to esc[...]
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SECTION V OPERATION This section of the manual is to help you get maxi mu m efficiency and maxim um smoke (particulate) reduction from your Model 80 heater. If you should exper ience any difficulty or hav e questions concerning your heater, contact your Model 80 dealer for assistance. Manufacturer’s recommendation for peak performance and long ca[...]
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Building a Fire: 1. By-pass damper mus t be open (pulled out) whe n starting fire or adding w ood to fire. 2. Open the door. 3. While lookin g inside the fi rebox, ope rate the dam per bypass d oor in and o ut observi ng the movem ent. If t he door does not operate fr eely and seal to the door opening, then the door has jumped out of its track duri[...]
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SECTION VI PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE / P AR TS REPLACEMENT Disassembly Inspection and Catalytic Replacement The catalysts in your stove are designed for many years of us e. If after several years of use, the efficien cy of the stove decrease s or if a nota ble amount of s moke is observ ed, the catalysts m ay need to be repl aced. See the Catalyst War[...]
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TROUBLESHOOTING Operation of any wood heater can cr eate problems. While the us e of a catalytic-combustor equ ipped stove will substantial ly lessen s ome of these problem s-such as c reosote fo rmation-other traditional wood he ater problem s may remain. The following guidelines apply to op eration of all wood heat ers with problems related to ca[...]
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Problem 3. Backpuffin g 4. Smoke Rollout when heater door is opened 5. Low Catalytic Temperature 1. Pluggin g 2. Catalyst Peeling 3. Catalyst Masking P ossible Cause 1. Gusts of wind 2. Hot combust or (Above 1400 o F) 1. Bypass damper i s closed, or combustor i s in operat ing position 2. Wind gusts blowi ng down chimney 3. Open ing heater door too[...]
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NEW BUCK CORPOR ATION (NBC) “LIMITED WARRAN TY” FOR NBC RELATED PRODUCTS PLEASE READ THIS WARRANTY CAREFULLY PRODUCTS COVERE D This warranty covers the new heating unit so long as it is owned by the ori ginal purchaser, including opti onal and standard accessories purchased at the sam e time, subject to terms, limitations, and co nditions herei[...]