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MODEL 18

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 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

Revised: February 2013

Buck Stove

www.buckstove.com

Summary of Contents for RDFP 18

Page 1: ...ONTACT 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 THES...

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Page 3: ...tallation Clearances 16 Alcove Installation Clearances 22 SECTION V Freestanding Mobile Home Installation 24 Residential Freestanding And Mobile Home Installation Clearances Using Single Wall Pipe And...

Page 4: ...affles interior of stove 6 Air inlet 7 Door 8 Hearth extension 9 Power cord 10 Legs 11 Stainless steel plate 12 Secondary Air Channel 13 Brass cap 14 Hinge Block 15 Brass overlays 16 Brass overlay mou...

Page 5: ...hal for necessary installation requirements and permits which may go beyond these instructions Contact your insurance company for coverage and installation inspection If MODEL 18 is installed in a mob...

Page 6: ...e more creosote clogging of chimney and produce a less efficient burn performance You should not burn trash or garbage artificial or paper logs gift wrapping treated or painted wood or any type of coa...

Page 7: ...ECTED FOR LEAKS AND BLOCKAGE BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR STOVE DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE MINIMUM CLEARANCE MASONRY INSERT A Side Wall Combustible B Front Floor P...

Page 8: ...the overall R value of the system is grater than the R value of the specified floor protec tor the alternate is acceptable Example The specified floor protector should be 3 4 thick material with a K...

Page 9: ...or using the 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 from entering fir...

Page 10: ...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 Corporatio...

Page 11: ...trim panel by sliding rear lip of top trim panel underneath front lip of mounting bracket al ready secured to top of unit NOTE Mount top trim panel so that it sits in front of top of side trim panels...

Page 12: ...air control Primary Air Control The primary air intake draft control is located at right bottom side of hearth It is operated by moving handle out to open to allow air into firebox or in to control o...

Page 13: ...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 heating season to determin...

Page 14: ...es and soot 5 Check chimney and smoke chamber for excessive buildup of creosote or soot Also check for obstructions such as bird s nests If chimney is excessively dirty clean it or have someone clean...

Page 15: ...installation follow 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 Zero Clearance Fireplace Check in...

Page 16: ...to holes in bottom of unit with bolts and washers supplied with leg kit See Figure 5 6 Pedestal Kit If pedestal kit is being used and out side air is required for residential free standing installatio...

Page 17: ...value 3 If the overall R value of the system is grater than the R value of the specified floor protec tor the alternate is acceptable Example The specified floor protector should be 3 4 thick material...

Page 18: ...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 see pages 24 and 25 A B C D E F G...

Page 19: ...e Wall Pipe and UL 103 HT type chimney system listed with manufacturer in this section of manual 1 Suspend a plumb bob from ceiling above unit so that weight is hanging in center of flue exit A small...

Page 20: ...ceiling 2 Place vertical portion of heater pipe and elbow in position and project a point onto plumb line level with center of elbow Figure 7 ATTIC CEILING TEE BOX ASSEM CENTER LINE OF ELBOW MARK PLUM...

Page 21: ...hat masonry fireplace wall pass through connector thimble meets NFPA 211 Code and local building codes and is a minimum of 18 from ceiling If connector thimble does not meet these codes pass through c...

Page 22: ...d or back toward unit c Secure each section to each other using at least three 3 sheet metal screws or rivets d Use three 3 sheet metal screws to fasten pipe to connector collar on heater D CEILING EX...

Page 23: ...le wall chimney connector Dura Black and 6 Simpson Dura Vent 2100 Deg HT Type DP chimney or 2 6 Metal Fab Type single wall connector and 6 Metal Fab 2100 HT chimney or 3 Ameritec For Minimum Clearance...

Page 24: ...manual For Minimum Clearances see below NOTE Must also use Close Clearance Shield kit NOTE Clearances to be used with double wall pipe and low clearance shield A B C D E F G H I MODEL 18 8 10 12 7 16...

Page 25: ...ed chimney Some chimneys with 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 obta...

Page 26: ...each layer to determine the overall R value 3 If the overall R value of the system is grater than the R value of the specified floor protec tor the alternate is acceptable Example The specified floor...

Page 27: ...ARANCES FOR MODEL 18 Figure 11 A B C D E F G MODEL 18 8 10 12 7 16 8 8 NOTE All clearances are to combustibles using single wall pipe and all optional low clearance shields and minimum floor protector...

Page 28: ...th top of rear shield Mark holes on rear shield thru holes in rear of side shield Us ing four self tapping screws drill four holes in the locations marked Tighten bottom screws and leave top screws lo...

Page 29: ...to be used obtain four legs attach legs to holes in bottom of unit with bolts and washers supplied with leg kit See Figure 12 6 Pedestal Kit If pedestal kit is being used and out side air is required...

Page 30: ...pening in bottom of pedestal stand on to pad 7 Mark center line of outside air opening Set stand aside for now 8 Cut a 4 1 4 diameter hole in pad and continue through floor CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTE...

Page 31: ...y Only use pipe listed in this manual CAUTION REFER TO CHIMNEY MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY OF CHIMNEY PARTS BE SURE TO FOLLOW CHIMNEY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER CLEARANCES TO...

Page 32: ...himney connector to flue of heater or use 3 ELL brackets and secure to top of heater and pipe 5 Using single wall chimney connector connect heater to chimney by following manufacturer s installation i...

Page 33: ...ney Some chimneys with 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...

Page 34: ...ush Replace chimney or chimney connector and replace screws and or fasteners CAUTION NEVER USE GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR FRESHE...

Page 35: ...hods of supporting fuel 5 Lay several pieces of dry kindling on top of newspaper 6 Place three or four small pieces of firewood 2 3 in diameter on top of kindling 7 Light newspaper in front Close and...

Page 36: ...brick aside 4 Gently remove the fire blanket from inside back of fire box 5 Remove plate inside back of fire box and a second fire blanket 6 Remove a inner back plate by removing 8 eight blots NOTE yo...

Page 37: ...must be taken to ensure proper installation of gaskets 1 Obtain proper gaskets and silicone glue from your local dealer 2 Using pliers remove any worn and deteriorated gaskets 3 Using a scraper wire...

Page 38: ...ed up with high temperature paint C If the heater is located in a moist or damp location check thoroughly for signs of condensation during times when heater is not in use D When heating season is over...

Page 39: ...rim kit gasket direct connect kit seal to fireplace and gasket as necessary to seal unit Check gasket under front bottom of stove if needed b Check seal if direct connect and correct Wet or unseasoned...

Page 40: ...at output b Check gaskets reinstall fiberglass gasketing around doors and glass as necessary Check door gasket check adjustment of door latch check door hinges a Smoke shelf in chimney is filled with...

Page 41: ...Motor Non cat PE SBRO84 13 Firebrick PR 900050 14 Glass PG 2124GL 15 Glass Bay side PG 810100 16 Glass clip PO 210767 17 1 4 plain washer pltd PH 14FLWSP 18 Cotter Pin PH 182CPSS 19 Door Hinges PH 516...

Page 42: ...abor or transportation charges required Thereafter B Period II For a period after first year from date of purchase and extending for five 5 years as long as the Buck Stove is owned by original purchas...

Page 43: ...is warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state OWNER REGISTRATION CARD The attached Owner Registration Card must be completed in its enti...

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