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Buck        

Stove 

FIREPLACE INSERT & FREESTANDING

  

 

MODEL 20 Room Heater  

“MEETS PHASE II EPA STANDARDS”

 

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 A PERMIT. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.  

 

  

TESTED  AND  LISTED  BY:                      ITS/WARNOCK HERSEY, MIDDLETON, WI 

 
 
MANUFACTURED BY NEW BUCK CORPORATION  

 

200 ETHAN ALLEN DRIVE,  PO BOX 69  

SPRUCE PINE, N.C.  28777 

www.buckstove.com

 

Revised January 2013 

 

PN-PI-200660

 

Contact your insurance company for coverage and installation inspection 

Summary of Contents for MODEL 20

Page 1: ...T THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION SUCH AS MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU etc CONSULT BEFORE INSTALLATION TO DETERMINE THE NEED TO OBTAIN A PERMIT KEEP THESE INS...

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Page 3: ...19 SECTION IV Mobile Home Installation 20 Parts Requirements 20 Minimum Clearances 21 Tools for Installation 21 Installation Preparation 22 Determining the Chimney Location 23 Final Check 24 SECTION...

Page 4: ...rt at any temperature Set switch to Off position and blower will not run at any temperature Set switch to Auto position and when stove temperature reaches 110o F blower will automatically turn on 3 Pr...

Page 5: ...d Ceramics PROPER FUEL SELECTION This heater is designed to burn dried natural seasoned hard wood only Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result when burning air dried natural seasoned...

Page 6: ...emissions leaving chimney Step 3 Engage bypass mechanism and again observe emissions leaving the chimney Significantly more smoke should be seen when exhaust is not routed through the combustor bypass...

Page 7: ...e gas exit Connection must be from stove exhaust outlet extending full height of chimney and must include a rain cap 3 Location of chimney is interior not on an outside wall Satisfactory results have...

Page 8: ...ll R value of the system is greater than the R value of the specified floor protector the alternate is acceptable Example The specified floor protector should be 3 4 thick material with a K factor of...

Page 9: ...y BEFORE installing or using room heater 6 If fireplace has an ash dump or outside air provision these must be sealed off with metal or tightly packed non combustible insulation to prevent cold air fr...

Page 10: ...your area STARTER PIPE SEAL TRIM PANELS AND UNDER FRONT OF STOVE UNIT WITH INSULATION OR HIGH TEMPERATURE CAULK OPTION A REMOVE DAMPER OR WIRE IT OPEN AIRTIGHT INSU LATED CLEAN OUT NOTE New Buck Corpo...

Page 11: ...n reference line FIGURE 3 MOUNTING TRIM PANELS FIGURE 2 POSITIONING b Drill mounting holes in center of trim panel mounting brackets to allow for adjustment in and out if necessary c Mount trim panel...

Page 12: ...HECK 1 Recheck specified clearances 2 Remove all foreign material from firebox area 3 Open primary air control Primary air intake control is located at top right side of stove It is operated by moving...

Page 13: ...O ESCAPE DO NOT BUILD A LARGE ROARING FIRE UNTIL THIS CURING IS COMPLETE OR HEATER FINISH MAY BE DAMAGED The connector and or chimney should be inspected at least once a month during the heating seaso...

Page 14: ...of double wall pipe close clearance also cause a substantial drop in flue gas temperature If a double wall pipe connector is being contemplated check with pipe manufacturer to ascertain that use of t...

Page 15: ...R PROTECTION If a freestanding model is to be installed on a combustible floor a non combustible pad must be placed below it to protect floor from burning material from stove UL tests were conducted w...

Page 16: ...ates properly 3 Check primary air draft control to ensure that it operates freely 4 Check operation of bypass damper control to ensure that it will open and close properly 5 Remove any items from with...

Page 17: ...1 Suspend a plumb bob from ceiling above unit so that weight is hanging in center of flue exit A small weight on a string will serve as a plumb bob Mark ceiling where string is suspended to locate ce...

Page 18: ...ion so crimped end faces downward and secure each section to each other using at least three 3 steel sheet metal screws or rivets 6 After securing New Buck Corporation Chimney Connector to heater secu...

Page 19: ...m appliance to chimney b Connect each section so crimped end faces downward c Secure each section to each other using at least three 3 sheet metal screws or rivets d After securing New Buck Corporatio...

Page 20: ...ith a marginal draft can be preheated by lighting newspaper and holding it near open damper with a poker or fire tong Once chimney heats up a proper draft can usually be obtained If a thorough review...

Page 21: ...Model 20 Room Heater Outside air pedestal kit P21B 6 Chimney Connector MA 6CHIMCNB UL Listed and factory approved Chimney Systems Simpson Dura Vent Simpson Dura Vent Security Security Selkirk Metal Be...

Page 22: ...l from stove Tests were conducted without a floor protector Therefore protector can be of any thickness and any K factor The unit must be positioned on pad so that there is a minimum of 16 from front...

Page 23: ...4 self tapping screws provided and secure stand to heater 9 Reposition heater to upright position PREPARING THE ROOM HEATER LOCATION 1 Select an installation location that will give best airflow from...

Page 24: ...A VENT TYPE DP CHIMNEY SIMPSON DURA VENT SQUARE SUP PORT BOX SIMPSON DURA VENT TYPE DVL DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY CONNEC TOR NEW BUCK CORP CHIMNEY CONNEC TOR UNDER SIDE OF MOBILE HOME FLOOR Figure 13A OUTSI...

Page 25: ...poker or fire tong Once the chimney heats up a proper draft can usually be obtained If a thorough review of Troubleshooting Guide in manual does not reveal problem contact your dealer for assistance...

Page 26: ...also be acceptable for installation of the Model 20 unit into them However factory approval from New Buck Corporation and Warnock Hersey Laboratories is required prior to installation Installation mus...

Page 27: ...are three listed and tested methods of installation of the Model 20 heater into the specified Pre Fab Models A 6 Increaser 1 The preferred method is to use an increaser made of 24 ga minimum stainless...

Page 28: ...eal the stove to the Pre Fab fireplace CAUTION Although this method is a tested and approved method some codes may not allow this type installation Be sure to check local codes for approval prior to m...

Page 29: ...ector down into flue exit of heater approximately 3 8 check that damper operates without hitting connector Now seal connector to heater and fireplace throat if method 1 is used using refractory cement...

Page 30: ...a code requirement in some areas 2 Use smoke detectors around heater as well as in sleeping areas 3 Keep a fire extinguisher rated for Class A fires near heater 4 Check with your insurance company to...

Page 31: ...se and lock door 9 NOTE After embers and a coal bed have been established load heater with seasoned natural hard wood placing it front to rear NOTE If blower is being used on the Model 20 Room Heater...

Page 32: ...thorough burning of wood D High Burn Rate Set primary air control wide open Set the Auto Off Manual switch to the Auto position Wood Loading During refueling open the bypass damper open the door and...

Page 33: ...HARD WOOD Green wood has a high moisture content and therefore requires a hotter ignition temperature Natural seasoned hard wood cut at least one year before use allows for a quicker prolonged burn a...

Page 34: ...u to enjoy the beauty of the fire while retaining efficiency of your heater Although brand of glass used in heater door has well established and recognized heat resistant and strength characteristics...

Page 35: ...de of catalysts for plugging crumbling and other physical degradation 1 If a problem exists refer to Troubleshooting section of manual for possible cause of problem and solution including replacement...

Page 36: ...ler 2 Using pliers remove any worn and deteriorated gaskets 3 Using a scraper wire brush and sandpaper or steel wool clean glue and gasket residue from door frame 4 Measure and cut gaskets to length C...

Page 37: ...push in on bottom of switch This will allow your Room Air Blower to operate without thermostat being activated With switch placed in this position Room Air Blower will continue to operate until it is...

Page 38: ...nsumption 4 Backpuffing 5 Smoke Rollout When Heater Door Is Opened 6 Low Catalytic Temperature 7 Creosote Running From Draft Inlet Openings Chimney Related Problems 1 Creosote Accumulation 2 Tar and L...

Page 39: ...peratures Used in furnaces kilns and stoves Used to mean only hard or dense firebrick as distinguished from soft or insulating firebrick FIRING RATE Rate at which fuel is burned in a heater FLAME IMPI...

Page 40: ...ppliance in low fire mode In such a case combustor resistance would offset remaining draft resulting in a system that will not draft Creosote Build up Even though reduction of creosote is one of prima...

Page 41: ...gish heater performance 2 Drop in Overall Efficiency Solution 1 Check for and remove obstruction 2 Check trim kit gasketing seal to fireplace and gasket as necessary to seal unit Gasket under stove if...

Page 42: ...ratures 2 Close inlet air control as much as possible to maintain desired heat output Check gaskets reinstall fiberglass gasketing around door and glass as necessary 3 Burn dried natural seasoned hard...

Page 43: ...1 Burn dried natural seasoned hard wood 2 Burn reasonably sized loads so the combustor has a chance to burn the wood gases that are produced 3 Keep a good bed of coals in the heater 1 Replace any dama...

Page 44: ...direct connect kit not sealed 1 Improper chimney height 2 Wrong flue size being used Ex using a 10 flue on an 8 flue collar 3 Cooler temperatures caused by external chimney 4 Massive stone or masonry...

Page 45: ...content Wood seasoned outside uncovered may have 40 moisture content Wood properly seasoned in a covered environment will have less than 20 moisture content 3 FT 2 FT LESS THAN 10 INCHES 2 FT 10 FT G...

Page 46: ...sulfur based compound to coat the catalyst 1 Normal operation as long as combustor remains intact Solution 1 Do not burn materials such as garbage gift wrap or cardboard 2 Burn dried natural seasoned...

Page 47: ...1 Handle with care 1 Combustor being continually over fired Reduce burn rate 2 Do not exceed 06 of water draft Install a manual damper and draft gauge or a barometric damper with free standing units...

Page 48: ...fire may result For your safety follow installation directions Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area WARNING THIS IS NOT A...

Page 49: ...portance that these parts be installed only in accordance with these instructions The Zero Clearance cabinet and the Model 20 hereafter referred to as the ZC20 is designed for installation in a family...

Page 50: ...ther outside or inside These are normally used as follows FIGURE 1 THROUGH CEILING FIGURE 2 THROUGH CATHEDRAL CEILING FIGURE 3 OFFSET TO CLEAR OBSTRUCTION CAUTION Refer to chimney manufacturers instru...

Page 51: ...tional support such as bracing NOTE A wooden base constructed of plywood or 2 x4 boards is required in order to get proper clearance above the extended hearth millboard rock stone etc Good planning is...

Page 52: ...s instructions for attic and roof penetration e Once roof penetration is made install flashing f Add applicable lengths of chimney extending through roof until following conditions are met 1 Chimney h...

Page 53: ...raming to chimney 2 minimum See Figure 6 ZC20 Model 20 FIGURE 6 CHASE ENCLOSURE AND CORNER LOCATION FRAMING Optional Fire Code Sheet Rock And Metal Fire Stop Ceiling NOTE Follow building and fire code...

Page 54: ...llows Required thickness 9375 0o x 2 inch 3 8 inch K Factors of Alternate Materials Material K Required Thickness Ceroform 126 21 1 8 Limestone 8 0 3 2 Concrete 8 0 3 2 Sandstone 13 0 5 2 Marble 18 0...

Page 55: ...t a combustible mantel must be positioned at least 12 above top of ZC20 cabinet from mantel trim or supports FIGURE 7A POWER HOOK UP TOP FRONT TRIM PANEL BRASS TRIM RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL BLACK WHITE G...

Page 56: ...It is of utmost importance that these parts be installed only in accordance with these instructions The Zero Clearance cabinet and Model 20 hereafter referred to as the ZC20 is designed for installat...

Page 57: ...required in order to get proper clearance above extended hearth millboard rock stone etc Where cabinet is to be placed a 4 1 4 diameter hole with a 2 1 8 radius from center line must be cut through f...

Page 58: ...exceed 15 above hearth d Install the flashing storm collar and chimney cap as indicated in manufacturers installation instructions 6 The ZC20 Cabinet is now ready for framing as follows a Frame the Z...

Page 59: ...norganic non combustible millboard with a K of 9375 would require a thickness as follows Required thickness 9375 0o x 2 inch 3 8 inch FIGURE 10 CHASE ENCLOSURE AND CORNER LOCATION FRAMING Optional Fir...

Page 60: ...NOTE An electrician must wire the ZC20 into home wiring system using No 15 AWG with ground wiring as minimum in accordance with local wiring codes CAUTION Stove is plugged into cabinet receptacle A R...

Page 61: ...mely hot fire The connector and or chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred If creosote has accumulated it shoul...

Page 62: ...inspected at least once every two months during heating season to determine if creosote or soot has built up Check spark arrestor screens every 2 4 weeks If creosote or soot has accumulated it should...

Page 63: ...you on the proper procedure depending on which Warranty Time Period Period I or Period II applies If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the suggested procedures you may contact us in writing at...

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