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INSTRUCTION

FREESTANDING,

MASONRY

INSERT,

AND

BUCKMATE

INSERT

MODEL 26000-B

STOVE

MODEL 27000-B

STOVE

MODEL 28000

STOVE

(Not UL Listed)

MODEL ZC-2-01

UTILE

BUCKMATE
MODEL ZC-3-01 REGULAR BUCKMATE
MODEL Fp·201 FIREPLACE

FEATURES

INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE

OPERATION

PREPARATION

SAFETY

SAFETY NOTICE

If

this

stove Is not

properly

installed, a house fire may result. For

your

safety, follow

the

Installation directions. Contact local buildingorfire officials about restrictions and

Installation inspection requirements In

your

area.

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This symbolonthe nameplate means the productisListed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL Standard

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No.

737 Fireplace Stoves) File

No.MH11032, (UL Standard Nos. 1482,

737,

127) File No.

MH

13684.

SMM-01-001-A5
SMM-01-002-A5

EFFECTIVE 05/0 1/1987

SECTION

II

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION Inside Cover
BUCK STOVE FEATURES 2

SECTION I MASONRY INSERT INSTALLATION 4

MINIMUM CLEARANCES 5
REQUIRED FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS 6
TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION 6
INSTALLATION PREPARATION 7
POSITIONING THE BUCK STOVE 7
MOUNTING THE TRIM PANELS 7
SEALING THE TRIM PANELS

11

FINAL STEP

11

FINAL CHECK , ,

12

FREE·STANDING INSTALLATION 13

MINIMUM CLEARANCES 14
TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION 23
INSTALLATION PREPARATION

!'

, 23

DETERMINING THE CHIMNEY LOCATION

24

FINAL CHECK

25

SECTION III

SECTION IV

SECTION V

SECTIION

VI

BUCKMATE INSERT INSTALLATION 28
PARTS REQUIREMENTS 30
PREPARATION AND CONSTRUCTION , 32
ZC·2·01/26000·B LITTLE INSTRUCTIONS

34
ZC-3-01/27000-B REGULAR AND ZC-3·01lFP-201 INSTRUCTIONS 38
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

44
FINISHING , ,..45
STACK INSTALLATION 46
Fp·201 OPERATION AND INSTALLATION OF GAS LOGS 48
FP-201 REMOVAU27000-B STOVE INSTALLATION

.49

SAFETY

51
CHIMNEy

50
WOOD STOVE SAFETY ,

52
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

52

OPERATION 53

BUILDING A FIRE

54
GUIDE TO THE BURNING QUALITIES OF WOOD

55
COAL BURNING

56
HELPFUL HINTS 57

MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 58

STOVE

59
CLEANING THE STOVE 59'
GLASS DOORS 59
CREOSOTE-Formation

and Need for Removal

60
WARRANTY Back Cover

Page 1

The BUCK

STOVE

Models 26000·B, 27000·B, and 28000 are safe and

efficient

heating systems

which utilize either wood or Bituminous coal

as

fuel.

The

installation and operating instructions found in this manual have been developed through

extensive laboratory testing and in the

field experience. The procedures outlined MUST

be
followed exactly to ensure a safe and operational installation as well as to validate your war·
ranty.

Throughout the manual you will see this

symbolAThiS

indicates areas of importance regard-

ing safety. Please make a special note of these areas. Read these

instructions

carefully

before installing your BUCK STOVE and keep them

with your important papers for future

reference.

FIGURE 1

PHYSICAL FEATURES

INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFAC·
TURER'S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT
CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE.

Page 2

BUCK STOVE FEATURES

Before

attemptingtoinstall

or operate your BUCK STOVE, It is a good idea to familiarize

yourself

with

the features and operating

controls

of the stove. (Figure

1)

OPERATING CONTROLS

1. DAMPER: The damper

contrails

locatedInthe center of the stove,

just

underthe stove top.

Ilis

operated by

lifting

up on the

control

handle, and then pushing or

pulling

the handle. When

the handle is lowered, the

control

locks Into

position.

The damper Is fUlly open when the con·

trol

is pushed

if"

and fully

closed

when the handle is pulled oul. The damper

mustbeopened

before the

doors

are opened.

2. DOOR HANDLES: The

door

handles on the BUCK STOVE are air

cooled

and shielded. The

handle on the right hand

door

latches the doors shut, while the

left

hand handleisfixed. To

open the doors, rotate the right handle up, or

counter

clockwise

one

quarter

turn, and pull the

doors open. The doors are closed and locked by reversing the procedure.

3. BLOWER CONTROL: The

blower

control

switch

is located on the

lower

right sideofthe

stove front. This

switch

controls

the

functioningofthe

builtin

fan. In the

"MANUAL"

position,

the

blower

operates

continuously;inthe"

AUTOMATIC" position, the

bloweriscontrolled

by

an internal

thermostat

in the stove which reacts to the temperature of the air between the

stove walls. The speed

of

the blower is then dependent primarily on the sizeofthe fire in the

firebox.

A

CAUTIONI

DO NOT unplug the blower during stove

operation!

4.

DRAFT CONTROLS: The primary air draft

controls

are located on the lower

portion

of the

doors. They are operated by

sliding

the

controls

to uncover more or lessofthe

draft

air

inlets.

A knob is provided which is used to operate the

control

and also serves a

locking

function.

The

control

is locked

into

position

by screwingitin

untilitis snug.

5.

UPPER WARM AIR OUTLET: Provides heat extraction from the

top

surfaceofthe

stove.

6.

UPPER TRIM PANEL: Seals the fireplace against soot and ash, and prevents warm room

air

from escapingupthe chimney on masonry insert.

7.

DECORATIVE BRASS KNOBS: Adds an

attractive

accent to the

stove's

appearance.

8. GOLD TRIM: Same as

brass

knobs for masonry inserl.

9.

SIDE TRIM PANEL

(2):

Same as top

trim

panel for masonry insert.

10.

AIR INLET:

Allows

cooler room

air

to be

circulated

through the

blower

and

back

into

the

warm air chamber

of

the stove.

11.

SIDE WARM AIR OUTLET

(2):

Extracts heat from the sidesofthe firebox.

12.

STAND: Elevates free

standing

stove for

safety

and a

beautiful

appearance.

13.

DOORS: Provides an

"airtight"

feature. The doors allow a much higher burning

efficiency

than canbeobtained

with

an open firebox.

14.

LOWER WARM AIR VENT: Extracts heat from the bottom of the firebox. It is a primary part

of

the patented

air

flow patternofthe BUCK STOVE.

15.

HEARTH PLATE: Offers protection from spilling ashes and cinders on the fireplace hearth.

It also separates the warm air

outlet

from the primary draft air.

16.

SMOKE HOODORVISOR: Helps trap any smoke which escapes when the doors are open-

ed

too

rapidly.

After

!tle

doors are opened. the natural draftofthe stove will pull the smoke

back inside.

17.

POWER CORD: Provides electrical power10operate the blower.

18.

STACK: Chimney

connector

for free standing stove.

Page 3

SECTION I

MASONRY

INSERT

INSTALLATION

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Page 4

SECTIONI:INSTALLATION

A ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN

ARE

MINIMUM

ALLOWED

FOR WARRANTY

FIGURE 1

INSTALLED

MINIMUM

CLEARANCES

Minimum Clearances:

The BUCK STOVE fireplace Models 26000-B, 27000-8 and 28000 are intended for installation
in

accordance with the standard for chimneys, fireplaces, vents. and solid-fuel burning appliances,

NFPA-211 code.

BUCK STOVES are NOT intended for use with a factory-built metal fireplace.

See Section III for Buck Stove/BuckMate Installation Instructions. The applicable parts of this

code are:

1.

The chimney must be of masonry construction withanopen cross-sectional area of at least

50

square inches (7-1/4" x 7-114" square or8"round.)

2.

The hearth must be of masonry construction and must extend a minimum of

16"infront

of

the fireplace opening and a minimum of8"to either side of the fireplace opening.

3.

There must be a minimum of8"between the side of the masonry fireplace opening and any

combustible materials, or

16"

between the BUCK STOVE firebox opening and any combustible

materials. If there is not

16"

from the front of the BUCK STOVE firebox opening and the front

of the masonry hearth, a floor protector must

be

usedinfront of the hearth to protect combusti-

ble materials. The floor protector

is

to be of non-combustible. inorganic material equal to

3/8"

thick millboard having a thermal conductivity of

K=0.84

BTU/PHoF inches and must measure

38"

wide. The minimum clearances for the fireplace model are shown in Figure

1.

4.Ifyour fireplace has wood trim above it, or a wood mantel. it mustbelocated so thereisat
least

20"

between tile top of the BUCK STOVE and any part of the trim or mantel including

supports. This can be reduced to

18"

(See Figure

2).

If a modified trim kit

is

used (examples

shown

in

Figure8,Page 9 and Bending Modification Tips for Modified Trim Kit, Page 10.)

Page 5

FIGURE 2

NOTE:

Hearth

Extension

mustbe38"

wide

)(

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thick

non·combustible

inorganic

material

equal

to~..

thick

millboard

havingathermal

conductivity

of

K

=0.84

BTU/PHOF

inches

Depth

Dimensionisdetermined

by

Depth

of

Masonry

Hearth.

AALL

DIMENSIONS SHOWN

ARE

MINIMUM ALLOWED

FOR WARRANTY

INSTALLED MINIMUM CLEARANCES

TO

WOOD

TRIM WITH MODIFIED TRIM KIT

REQUIRED FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS

The

minimum

and/or

maximum

fireplace

dimensions

for

the

installationofa BUCK STOVE

are:

FIREPLACE MODEL

26000-B

Little

Buck
27000-B Regular Buck
28000 Big Buck

HEIGHT

22114-29"

24%·31"

26%·33"

WIDTH

30-40"
34-44"

37-41"

DEPTH (MIN)

17"
17"
17"

TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION

If

you

decidetoinstall

your own stove, there are several

hand

tools

you

will

need to do the job.

If you

do

not

already have them, they are readily

availableatmost

hardware stores.

Hack

saw

Caulking

gun

Large

adjustable

wrench (may

not

be needed)

Drop

clothsornewspapers

Vacuum

cleanerorWhisk broom
Flashlight
1tubeofRTV

silicone. Code 103 or

106,

or high

temperature

rubber

cement

rated between

450°

-600°F.
7/32" drill bit and

drill

Page 6

INSTALLATION PREPARATION

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 adjacent floor areas with the drop cloths to protect from soiling

or marring the surfaces.

3. Remove the existing fireplace damper plate.

4. Thoroughly clean the fireplace of ashes and soot.

5. Check the chimney and smoke chamber for excessive bUildups of creosote or soot.

Also, check

fOf,

obstructions, suchasbird nest. If the chimneyisexcessively dirty,

clean it, or have someone clean

it

professionally BEFORE installing or using the

BUCK STOVE.

Stove Preparation

1.

Remove the protective plastic wrapping from the stove.

2.

Inspect the stove for any obvious physical damage.

3.

Plug the power cord into a 115 VAC outlet to test the motor and fan. Place the blower

control in the

"MANUAL"

position to test.

4.

Check the primary air draft controls to ensure that they slide freely and will lock

into position when the control knobs are tightened.

5.

Check the operation of the damper control to ensure that it will open and close

properly.

6.

Open and remove the doors and firedogs from the stove to facilitate installation.

FIGURE

4 PREPARING

GOLD

TRIM

FIGURE 3 STOVE POSITIONING

Cut

and

Remove

from

8ack

Flange

only.

POSITIONING THE BUCK STOVE

When positioning the stove, the following con­ditions MUST be metl (See Figure

3)

1.

The front of the damper opening must be
positioned BEHIND the rear edge of the lintel
to ensure proper draft. (See Figure

3)

2.

The vertical plane of

the

fireplace front must

fall BEHIND the

side cold air vent

on

top of

the stove.

(In

other words.itis possible to have

the stove too far

in

as well as not far enough!)

3.

Center the stoveinthe fireplace opening.

MOUNTING THE TRIM PANELS

After the BUCK STOVEispositioned. as
shown

in

Figure3,mark the mounting posi-

tion of the trim panels

as

follows:

1. Set the top (long) trim panel

in

place on top
of the stove. The panel should be flat against
the outside face of the fireplace, and standing
vertically. Mark along the lower edge of the
trim panel with a pencil to make a reference
line for mounting.

2.

Set the side trim panelsinplace, again flat

against the face of the fireplace.

Mark down
the inside edge of the trim panel to make a
vertical reference line.

3.

Slide the BUCK STOVE out of the fireplace

far enough to work behind

the

trim panel refer-

renee lines.

Page 7

4.

Mount

the side trim panels. (See Figure

5)

a.

Position the trim panel on the reference

line.

b.

Drill Mounting Holes in center of trim

panels

mounting

brackets

to

allow for

adjustment

in and out If necessary.

c. Mount the

trim

panel using the self·tapp-

ing screw provided.

5.

Endsofgold trim shouldbeprepared for

easier insertion to touch stove

top

In side and

"'Ib

top

trim

panels. (See Figure

4)

6.

Mount

top

trim

panel and Insert gold trim. If

they overhang on each side trim panels, they

FIGURE 5 MOUNTING TRlrvi PANEL

should

be

marked and cut off for neater

ap-

pearance. Gold trim can also be cut in this

step.

(See Figure

6)

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FIGURE 7

7.

Set the top trim panel In place and

mount

the same as the side panels.

8.

Slide the BUCK STOVE back

Into

the fireplace. Checktobe sure that the

trim

panels are pro·

perly positioned and lie

flat

against

the frontofthe fireplace.Ifoneormoreofthe panels is

out

of

position,

slide

the stove

out

and reset by loosening the

mounting

screws and reposi·

tloning in the slot. (See Figure

7)

CHECKING TRIM

PANEL ADJUSTMENT

MINIMUM

CLEARANCE

FOR

BUCK

STOVE

FIREPLACE

INSERTS

MODIFIED

TRIM

KIT.

FIGURE 8

INSTALLED

MINIMUM

CLEARANCES

Figure 8 shows a Buck Stove Fireplace Insert

with

a modified trim kit, installed in a masonry

fireplace showing

minimum

clearances for Georgian or Colonial type wood trim, on a masonry

fireplace.

If wood trim is desired around the fireplace front, modify the trim kit

as

showninthe

bending

modification

tip on the following page. With

modification

on the stove trim kit, there

must

be

a minimum of6"from the cold air intake to side wood trim, and 8112"

from stove top to

top wood trim. Wood trim should not exceed

J!.I"

thick.

Page 9

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SEALING THE TRIM PANELS

It is necessary to seal trim panels against the

stove and against the fireplace front. This will
prevent the loss of warm room air up the
chimney.

1.

(See Figure9)Using the caulking gun and
a cartridge of RTV silicone, run a bead of
silicone all the way around the inside of the
trim panels next to the stove.

2. (See Figure 10) Attach 1

1/2"x2"

strip in-

sulation around the back edge of the trim

panels. Set the strip back

1"

from the edge.

NOTE:

On

rock face fireplaces, it may be
necessary to add additional pieces of
fiberglass

to

fill large or deep mortar joints.

Standard Caulking Gun

FINAL STEP

1. Slide the stove back into the fireplace.

Be
sure the trim panels all tit snugly against the
face of the fireplace.

NOTE:

Be

sure the top
edge of the trim panel runs true with the
mortar joints

on

a brick fireplace.Itit

does not,
one side of the stove can be shimmed from
the bottom with metal to give a

"square"

appearance.

2.

Place a flashlight up through the damper
and onto the top of the stove. Visually check
all

the

way

around the trim panels for evidence

of light seepage. Any seepage should

be
blocked with the use of additional fiberglass
and

RTV

silicone until a tight seal is achiev-

ed. (See Figure

10)

FIGURE9

FIGURE

10

SEALING TRIM PANELS

Insulafion

Strip

ATTACHING

INSULATING STRIPS

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3.

Install the firedogs

(or

coal grate, refter to Page 56), and replace the doors.

Note: Model 28000 is standard with bottom refractory only. Rear and side refractory can
be purchased separately and must

be

used when burning coal.

FINAL CHECK

1.

Recheck the specified clearances.

2.

Remove all foreign material from the firebox area.

3.

Open the primary air drafts and damper.

4.

Plug the power cord into a 115 VAC outlet.

DO

NOT route the cord under the hearth

plate or

in

front of the stove to the opposite side.

5.

Place a crumpled piece of newspaper in the stove. Lightitand close the doors. Ensure
that the stove draws properly through the primary drafts. The paper should burn quickly
and with a pronounced roaring sound.

6.

Check for smoke leaks around the doors.

7.

Open the doors and install the firescreen. Check for smoke esce.ping froln the front of
the stove. Smoking usually indicates a defective or poorly positioned chimney.

it a thorough

review of the installation instructions does not reveal the problem, contact your BUCK

STOVE dealer for assistance.
NOTE: The BUCK STOVE 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. Thisisnormal andisnot a cause

for alarm.

In

some cases, these fumes will activate a smoke alarm. Cracking a window

near the stove will allow these fumes to escape.

DO

NOT build a large, roaring fire until

this curing

is

complete or the stove finish may be damaged.

Page 12

SECTION

II

FREE-STANDING INSTALLATION

26000-8 27000-8 28000

SAFETY NOTICE

Ifthis stove 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.

When a BUCK STOVE

is

to

be installed

as

freestanding fireplace stove, kits

No. L1 or

P1

and

S1

must

be

used.

Page 13

SECTION If

MINIMUM CLEARANCES

WALL

INSTALLATION

The BUCK STOVE Models 26000-8 and
27000-B must be installed

in

compliance with

the instructions contained in this manual.
Clearance from

combustible

walls

and

ceilings.

The minimum lateral distance between any
part of the BUCK STOVE models 26000-8
and 27000-B are shown in figures 1 and

2.

Floor Protection

If a freestanding model of the BUCK STOVE
istobe installedonacombustible floor, anon­combustible pad must be placed below it

to
protect the floor from radiant heat and burn­ing material from the stove.

The pad must meet the following minimum
specifications:

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to

Co~iUi'lb~

Waif.

16"

The

BUCK

STOVE

must

be positioned on

the pad so that there is a minimum

of

16"

from the front of the

door

to the front of the

pad, and a

minimum

of

8"

measured
horizontally from the sides of the stove to
the sides

of

the pad.

CHART

A

BUCK STOVE

MODEL
26000-8

27000-8
2S000

Floor

Protector

MINIMUM

SIZE:

48"x4S"

x

3/S"

53"

x

4S"

x 3/8"

54"x54"

x 3/8"

FIGURE 2

CORNER

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: There must

be

a minimum of

18"

from any single wan pipetoa combustible

wall.

If there is not

18"

from single wan pipetothe

combustible

waH,

a wall

protector

must

be used.

Page 14

Reduced Clearances Using Wall

Protectors

(These are minimum clearances, minimal floor protection sizes and minimal wall protection

sizes, Larger sizes and clearances are allowed.)

26000-8

LITTLE

A. CORNER

INSTALLATIONS

1.

Using 3V2" masonry

without

ventilated air space.

_._-----

"'Floor

Protector

T

-

37"-

39"

.......

'------l---l-~J-.

-L

__

Finished Floor

Line

TOP VIEW

2,

Using 3

1

12"

masonry with1"ventilated air space.

FRONT VIEW

Wall Protector Combustible Wall

1"

Air

Space

~

36"

I

!'--34W'

:

~-

50"

--

.-----.,

TOP VIEW

.......

Floor

Protector

1"

Air

Space

--'

...............\.•

_;

Skip every other brick top

&boltom

to

allow for air

flow behind masonry

FRONT VIEW

Page 15

26000-8 (Continued)

3. Using 24

gao

sheet metal with1"ventilated air space.

Wall Protector Combustible Wall

43"

31"

FRONT VIEW

I

t"

From

Finished Floor

J,-.~.

~d=====;;;;.;:i.;;;;::"-

.L_

Floor

Protector

531..

1"

From

Celling

TOP VIEW

I'"

38"

----;1

.....-----50

..

-----

..

1

B. PARALLEL WALL INSTALLATIONS

1,

Using 3112"

masonry without ventilated air space,

Combustible Wall Wall Protector

T

39'12"

-----.----ic::r==--;----

Floor Protector

1

32'35112" ..

U

16"

l-e

441fz"

"i

....

----

48"

---~~

.......

---50..

"\

TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW

Page 16

26000·8

(Continued)

2.

Using 3

W'

masonry with1"ventilated air space.

HI

32

ITU

1"

Air

Space

1-4--35"---

~

38'12

!.L.....-

__

.:j

1-+---

44

1/B"'----JIoj

TOP VIEW

Floor

Protector

1"

Air

Space

~_.-'

_

32"

~::::J:::.-Crl=J::=:c.~

~1'/

Skip

~ry

other brick top

and bottom

to

allow for air

flow behind masonry

FRONT VIEW

3.

Using24gao

sheet metal with1"ventilated air space.

1"

Air

Space

Combustible Wall

Wall Protector

)01

Floor Protector

1"

Air Space

42"_

Maintairl1"space between
top and bollom for air flow
behind protector

L-A

...

_---441/B':....,'

----~

TOP VIEW

FRONT VIEW

Page 17

27000·B BUCK STOVE

A.

CORNER INSTALLATIONS

1.

Using 3

1

/2" masonry without ventilated air space.

Wall Protector

Combustible Wall

1'----'1--'--'

__

'LLJ'

10lh"

7"

'f

-'f'"

" Floor

Protector

TOP VIEW

2.

Using 3V2" masonry with1"ventilated air space.

l

4'"

Finished Floor

line

FRONT VIEW

Wall Protector

Combustible Wall

TOP VIEW

,"

Air

Space

" Floor

Protector

1"

Air Space

,,-''''

T

45"

Skip every other brick top

& bottom

to

allow lor air

flow behind masonry

FRONT VIEW

Page 18

27000~B

(Continued)

3.

Using 24

gao

sheet metal with1"ventilated air space.

Wall Protector

Combu

tibia Wall

FRONT VIEW

1"

From

Ceiling

'_+--

41"

45"

\1"

From

Fi,lished Floor

----

~===i:::::::i...-

31'1...

31"

1" Air Space

Floor

Protector

TOP

VIEW

~

5314'

I

1---

41"

-1

~---

53"-----1

B. PARALLEL

WALL

INSTALLATIONS

1.

Using

31/2"

masonry without ventilated air space.

Combustible Wall

Wall Protector

41"

T

Floor

Protector

1

35"38"-"

u··

..

I

....

471/2'

'1

Ioot----

51"

---,.f

53"

"I

TOP

VIEW

FRONT VIEW

Page 19

27000-B (Continued)

2.

Using 3

1

12"

masonry with1"ventilated air space.

Combustible Wall

Skip

every othor brick

tall

and

bOnOHl

10 iiii'JW for

ar,c

flow behind masonry

3'/2"

TO<

45"

1

---1"Air
Space

Floor

Protector

Ie

40V2'-'--to-i

....I...

r.----

44

"-------to{

1-'4------

49

5/8'-'

------i~.._tl

Wall Protector

1"

Air

Space

TOP VIEW

FRONT VIEW

3.

Using24gao

sheet metal with1"ventilated air space.

Combustible Wall Wall Protector

--\----------------------f-------.:..

1"

Air

Space

16"

r--

44"

,.\

IN\Ioc------49

5/8'~------{

TOP VIEW

rr

36" 42V4"

11

Floor

Protector

45"

'--"'.-,-

44"

-----------

Maintain1"space between
top

and bottom to allow tor

air

flow behind protectof

FHONTVIEW

Page 20

MASONRY CLEARANCE REDUCTION

COMBUSTIBLE

WALL

(REF.•NFPA

211

CODE)

Skip every other brick bottom

and

__

~~~~~~

top

for

ventilation

A strip of heavy

gage

steel may

be

1

used

for

support------------~·

../'!(

1"

Minimum air space between masonry

and combustible wall.

4"

nominal

~:jJ_---"''"4rll:;::;---

Corrugated metal wall ties

brick wall

::':---R:ll'I::'~~

~

Screw anchor (or nail)

....

~"-

Clearance Reduc1lon

MASONRY

WALL

TIE

1"

Non-<:ombusllble spacer suchasstacked washers,

small diameter pipe, tubing, or electrical conduit.

Masonry walls maybeattached to combustible walls using wall ties.

DO

NOT

place masonry wall ties directly behind appliance or connection.

(REF

.•

NFPA

211

CODE)

Page 21

WALL

INSTALLATION

MINIMUM CLEARANCES

The BUCK STOVE Model 28000

The BUCK STOVE Model 28000 (NOT UL

LISTED)

mustbeinstalledincompliance

with

lhe

instructions

containedinthis

manual.

The minimum lateral

distance

between

any

part

of

the 28000 and a

combustible

wallis36".

(See Figures 3 &

4)

Floor

Protection

If a

freestanding

modelofthe

BUCK STOVE

is

tobeinstalled

on a

combustible

floor, a non-

combustible

pad

must

be

placed

below

it to

protect

the

floor

from

the

radiant

heat

and

burning

material

from

the stove.

Use a

listed

Floor

Protectorora

Floor

Protec·

tor

made

of

a

non-combustible

inorganic

material

equal

to

3/8"

Thk.

millboard

having

a

thermal

conductivityofK::::

0.84 BTU in.

(See Page

14)
Ft.aH. Degrees

F.

With

Wall

Protector

...

NOTE:

OH1,*o~n,

Shown

.re

Mfllimum

CI.,,·",nc::1'

to

Comb....

,,:>

..

w.1l

floot

P,ot«Cla,

...

M,n""

...mS,lt

Ch~1

"A'"

t6"

FIGURE 3

)6"

Wall

Refer to

NFPA-211-1980,

(b),

except

that

the

MINIMUM

DISTANCE TO A PROTECTED

WALL

SHALLBE18".
"UNLISTED

PRODUCTS MUST BE INSTALLED
WITH THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE AUTHORITY
HAVING JURISDICTION

AND

IN

ACCOR·
DANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S IN­STRUCTIONS",

The BUCK STOVE

mustbepositioned

on the

pad so there is a

minimum

of

16"

from

the

front

of the stove

to

the front

of

the pad and a

minimumof8"

from the sideofthe

firebox

opening

and

the sideofthe

pad.

£

HOff:

OH1\1n~ll1o

Shown

,'.

MIOtMl,.jm

C~..,~.

10

Cot'tOu'hb'-:

W.U

FIOOt P,ott<JOf

""

MtnuTtVm

SIU

Chll1

"A"

3<)'

FIGURE 4 CORNER INSTALLATI'ON

Page 22

CHIMNEY

The BUCK STOVE Models 26000-B and 27000-B are designed for connection to eitheran8"

inside diameter Underwriters' laboratories, Inc. listed all-fuel residential type

and

Building Heating

Appliance Chimney, or to a masonry chimney which meets the specifications of

the

National

Fire Protection Association's

211

Code and has a minimum cross section area of50square

inches

(7

1/4" x 7 1/4" or

8"

round).

CAUTION:

Use

only

U.l.

Listed type HT chimney ratedat2100° F for freestanding installations.

TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION

1/2"

• 9/16" combination wrench

7/32" drill bit and drill

3/8" magnetic socket chuck adapter, 3/8" wrench (box or socket) or adjustable wrench.

PREPARING THE STOVE FOR INSTALLATION

1.

Remove the protective plastic wrapping from the stove.

2.

Inspect

the

stove for any obvious physical damage.

3.

Plug the power cord into a

115

VAC

outlet to test the motor and fan. Place

the

blower

control in the "MANUAL" position to test.

4.

Check the primary air draft controls to ensure that they slide freely and will lock into

position when the control knobs are tightened.

5.

Check the operation of

the

damper control to ensure that it will open and close properly.

STAND MOUNTING

FIGURE 5

STAND KIT

L-1

PEDESTAL KIT

P-1

STOVE MODEL

"A"

Dimension

26000-B Little 1

1/4"

270oo-B Regular

2

1/2"

28000 Big

-

STOVE MODEL

"A"

Dimension
26000-B Little Flush to Front
27000-B Regular

1 1/4"

28000 Big

6. Open and remove the doors,

firedo~s,

side liners and the cast refractory material from

the bottom of the stove to facilitate Installation.

7.

Attach the legstand by tilting the stoveonits back, center the legstand on the bottom

of

the stove and position back 7/32" from the dimension shown in chart leftofFigure

5.
When positioned, drill holes through holes of mounting stand and attach using 1/4" Dia.
self-tapping screws provided.

(See

Figure 5.)

Page 23

-~~

lo<kwo$h.r

~

MOUNTING STACK

:.----Slack

Clamp

FIGURE 6

8.

Attach

the

stackbyplacing

the

stack

brackets

downonthe

liponthe Inside

lower edgeofthe stack. Insert

the

bolts

through

the

holes

In

the

damper

brackets and fasten securely

with

the

lock washers and

nuts

provided. Be sure

the

stack

sits

squarely on the

topofthe

stove

with

the gasket

material

making a

good seal. (See Figure

6.)

1.

Select an

installation

location

that

will

give

the best

airflow

from the frontofthe stove

to

the remainderofthe home.

2.

Place the

protective

floor

pad In position.

3.

Place the

stove

on the pad

making

sure the

minimum clearance

specifications

are met.

(See

Figures 1

through

4)

4.

Install the cast refractory

bottoms

and the

side liners.

PREPARING THE BUCKSTOVE
LOCATION

5.

Install the firedogs (or coal grate) and

replace the doors.

6.Inconnecting toanexisting

masonry flue,

first ensure that the flue

conforms

to the

NFPA·211 Code. (Refer

to

Page

5)

andlor

consult your local code for proper procedure.

I

I

.

-'-,

- CEILING

t

SEE

CHIMNEY MANUFACTURER'S

INSTALLATtON

INSTRUCTION'

FOR

INSTALUNG CHIMNEY AND

CEll·

ING TRIM PLATE,

CHIMNEY

MOUNTING

CEILING

i

I

I

r-

~Minjmv~

.M'I-board

or Equivol4lflt.

FIGURE

7

1.

Ceiling

penetration

After locating the centerofthe hole,

install

the

chimney as per the chimney

manufacturer's

in·

structlon, using Underwriters'

laboratories,
Inc. listed all-fuel residential type or Building
Heating Appliance Chimney.

DETERMINING THE

CHIMNEY

LOCATION

·See Section

If,

Floor Protection, Page

14.

, Suspend a plumb bob from the ceiling above

the stove so

that

the weight is

hanging

in the

centerofthe stack. (A

small

weight on a string

will serve

asaplumb

bob.) Mark the

ceiling
where the stringissuspendedtolocate the
center of the

chimney

hole. (See Figure

7)

Page 24

_

..

~.

,

...l

rRIM

PlArE/

WALL

CHIMNEY

MOUNTING

-I

ReIer to Figures

1 & 3

lor

appllc·

able

model

clearance·

18"MIN.

- ATTIC-

CElllNG

-

FIGURE8

Through-the-wall Penetration

Mark the plumb line on the wall directly behind
the center of the stack (See Figure

8).

Place

the vertical position of the stove pipe and the
elbow in position and project a point onto the
plumb line level with the center of the elbow.

Measure up

so

there will beatleast

1/4"

rise

per foot of horizontal conneclor plpo, maintain
c1earnacestocolling notedInFigure8.This will
give you the cenler of the hole for the chimney
penetration.

Connect the stack to the chimney using

#24

ga-

minimum, blued or black steel connector pipe,

8"

diameter, for models 26000-8,27000-8 and

28000.

DO NOT use galvanized pipe. Connect

each section

so

the crimpled end faces
downward, and secure each section to each
other using at least three steel sheet metal
screws or rivets.

After locating the center of the penetration, in·

stall the chimney as per the chimney manufac­turer's specifications.

When the chimney conneCtor is connected using a

900

elbow and penetrating a wall into a flue,

the minimun clearance from the top of the chimney connector and a ceiling is

18

inches (See

Figure

8).Inaddition, all combustible materials must be removed around the complete cir­cumference of the thimble extending through to the masonry of the flue. Refer to local building
codes or NFPA-211 Code for proper installation or use a UL listed wall thimble.

Connections to

an

existing masonry flue must conform to the 1976 edition of the Uniform

Mechanical Code, Section 915, paragraph E (Entering Masonry Chimney), which states:

"A

connector entering a masonry chimney shall extend through the walltothe inner face of the
liner, but not beyond, and shall be firmly cemented to masonry. A thimble may be used to
facilitate removal of the connector for cleaning,

in

which case the thimble shallbepermanent­ly cemented in place with high temperature cement. The chimney connector shall enter the
chimney not less than six inches from the bottom of the chimney. The chimney shall be
provided with a cleanout.

If

six inches are not available, a cleanout shallbeprovided".

•

See

Section

II,

Floor Protection, Page

14

FINAL CHECK

1.

Recheck the specified clearances.

2.

Remove all foreign material from the firebox area.

3.

Open the primary air drafts and damper.

4.

Plug the power cord into a 115 VAC outlet,donot

route the cord under the slove.

5.

Place a crumpled piece of newspaper in the stove. Lightitand close the doors. Ensure

that the stove draws properly through the primary drafts. The paper should burn quickly

and with a pronounced roaring sound.

Page 25

6.

Check for smoke leaks around the doors.

7.

Open the doors and install the firescreen. Check for smoke escaping from the front of the

stove. Smoking usually indicates a defective or poorly positioned chimney. If a thorough
review of the installation instructions does not reveal the problem, contact your BUCK
STOVE dealer for assistance.

TIPS

ON

FIRE BURNING

ASH BED - Prolongs burn and helps the thermostat function properly.

For best result, the ash bed should be equal to the top ash bar.

GREEN WOOD vs. SEASONED WOOD - Green wood has

a high
moisture content, and therefore requires a hotter ignition temperature.
Seasoned wood

- cutatleast one year before use - allows for aquicker,

prolonged burn and more complete combustion.

SPLIT WOOD vs. ROUND WOOD - Split wood burns easier and more

rapidly, whether it'sseasoned or green. If used after starting a

fire,.

it should

be packed tightly to achieve a longer burn. Round wood burns longer, but
requires more effort to start. Inserting a round piece over a bed ofred coals
with the damper and drafts open will help it catch fire. Round wood should
be used

to

accomplish

an

all-night burn.

FIRE STARTERS - Be

highly

selective Inchoosing a

quick

fire

starter

for

use In

your

BUCK STOVE. NEVER START A STOVE FIRE WITH

GASOLINE, CHARCOAL LIGHTING FLUIDS,.

OR

OTHER CHEMICALS

WHICH COULD EXPLODE. For best results, use Buck

Lite™,.

a safe,

quick fire starter available from your

Buck

Stove dealer. Regular, non-

color newsprint may also be used.

Page 26

HANDLE SHIELD

MOUNTING

The

shields

are required for proper

installation

of

your

Buck Stove. They are to be

mounted

parallel

with

the handle, and spaced

21f2"

from

the front

of

the bosstothe front edgeofthe

clamp. (see illustration).

HANDLE

SHIELD

MOUNTING

CATALYTIC CONVERTER RETRO-FIT

UL

LISTED FOR USE WITH MODELS

26000, 26000-8, 27000, and 27000-8

Your BUCK STOVE has been designed tobeoneofthe safest,

most

efficient

and

economical

woodstoves in the world. Now, these

qualities

can be

further

enhanced

with

the

addition

of

the ARDEN INDUSTRIES

"SMOKE

GENIE"

CATALYTIC SYSTEM, available at your BUCK

STOVE dealer.

MODELC200/R100for LITTLE BUCK models
26000 and 26000-B

MODEL

C200/R200 for REGULAR BUCK

models 27000 and 27000-B

MODEL

C300/R300 for BIG BUCK

MODEL 28000 (Not UL Listed)

CUTAWAY

SHOWING

CONVERTER

LOCATION

IN

UPPER REAR SECTION

OF STOVE.

Page 27

SECTION III

BUCKMATE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

ZC-2-01/26000-B
ZC-3-01/27000-B
ZC-3-01/FP-201

I

I I

f .

I

@New

Buck

Corporation

1985

Page 28

ACAUTION - Refer

to

chimney manufac-

turers instructions for assembly and

disassembly of chimney parts.

8e

sure

to

follow chimney

instructions

for pro-

per clearances to combustibles and pro-

per air spacing required.

•

..•.__•.

Chimney

Cap

Cold Air Return

--+-tf

On Stove

A CAUTION: Vented Roof Flashings are

required with certain chimney installa­tions.

8e

sure to use exact roof flashing

as

indicated on page 30 and 31.

Roof Flashing

Fire Slop Radiation Shield

---

Zero

Clearance

Cabinet·Model

ZC·2·01. ZC·3·01

Slack/Damper

Assembly·Provided

with

Buckmate

Buck Slove

Fireplace·

Model 26000-B. 270oo-B.

or FP·201 Fireplace

Hot Air

Grills

--

Fireplace Trim Panets-

Provided

with

ZC·2·01. ZC·3·01

Page 29

PARTS REQUIREMENTS

LISTED BUCK STOVE PARTS

ZC-2-01
26000-B

ZC-3-01

27000-B

FP-201
ZC-182
ZC-183

BUCKMATEZero Clearance Cabinet Assembly for 26000-B Stove
Little Buck Stove
BUCKMATE Zero Clearance Cabinet Assembly for 27000-8 Stove

and

FP-201

Fireplace
Regular Buck Stove
Fireplace
Flashing (Use

on

OCR

installations using Simpson-Dura-Vent pipe)

Flat Roof Flashing (use on

OCR

installations using Simpson Dura-Vent pipe)

LISTED DURA-VENT CHIMNEY PARTS

DCR-P

OCR-FRS

DCR-SC

DCR-C

8"

Triple Wall Pipe Sections:

9",

12",24",

36".

8"

Firestop Radiation Shield

8"

Storm Collar

8"

Chimney Cap

OPTIONAL DURA-VENT CHIMNEY PARTS

DCR·IS

8"

Insulation Shield

OCR-WS

Wall Strap
OCR-RSA Extended Roof Bracket
OCR·E

150or300

Elbows(2Maximum)

OCR·ES Elbow Strap

OPTIONAL 21000 DURA-PLUS DURA-VENT CHIMNEY PARTS

8"

Triple Wall insulated pipe

SOP-TF

8"

Roof

Flashing

sections

9",

12",

24",

36'

SOP-IS

8"

Insulation Shield

8"

Starter section SDP-WS

8"

Wall Strap

8"

Firestop Radiation Shield SOp.ES

8"

Extended Roof Bracket

8"

Storm Collar

8"

Chimney Cap SOp·E

8"

15°

or

30° Elbows

(2

max.)

8"

Flat Roof Flashing SOp·ES

8"

Elbow Strap

SOp·p
SOP-SS

SOP-FRS
SDP-SC

SOP-C

SOp·F

OPTIONAL 2100° STANDEX SUPERFLUE MODEL

"S"

CHIMNEY

2P8
FST8
RRJS8
SC6810
AS8
2PSS8
AA8
SFRC8
SFSC8
RF8
2E8

8"

Double Wall Pipe Sections:

12",

18",24",36",48",60"

8"

Firestop Thimble

8"

Roof Joist Shields

8"

Storm Collar

8"

Attic Insulation Shield

8"

Chimney Support System

8"

Chimney Support Strap

8"

Chimney Cap

8"

Chimney Cap

8"

Flashings: 1/12 to

6112,

7/12to12/12, 12/12 ro 21/12, flat

8"

Elbows:

150

or 30°(2maximum)

Note: Exterior casing maybestainless or galvanized.

Page 30

A8
AFSA8
ASC8
AWB8
ASB
ACB8
AF8
AA8

A1S8

8TG
8TGFSA
8TGRSH
8TGIS
8TGSB
8TGWB
8TGA
8TGF
8TGC
8TGSC

OPTIONAL 17000 METAL-FAB

"AltCHIMNEY

8"

Triple Wall Pipe:

12",

18",24",36"

8"

Firestop Assembly

8"

Storm Collar

8"

Wall Band

8"

Support Band

8"

Chimney Cap

8"

Flashings: Adjustable, flat tall, 6/12to15/12, 16/12 to 24/12

8"

Elbows:

150or300(2maximum)

8"

Insulation Shield

OPTIONAL 2100° METAL-FAB TEMP/GUARD CHIMNEY

B" Insulated Pipe:

6",

12",

18",24",36"

8"

Flrestop

8"

Radiation Shield

8"

Insulation Shield

8"

Support Band

8"

Wall Band

8"

Elbows:

150or300(2maximum)

8"

Flashings: 0/12 to 5/12,6/12 to 15/12, 16/12 to 24/12, tall flat

8"

Chimney Cap

8"

Storm Collar

OPTIONAL 21000SECURITY MODEL ASHT

8L

8"

Insulated Pipe:

8",

12",

18",24",36"

BE

8"

Elbows: 15° or

300(2maximum)

8ST

8"

Roof Support

8S0

8"

Offset Support

8BS

8"

Roof Brace

8BM

8"

Wall Band

SF

8"

Flashings: Flat (F), Peak (FP), Adjustable (FA, FB, FBB)"

8RSA

8-"

Allie Radiation Shield

8C

S"

Chimney Cap: Mushroom

(CG),

Rain (CPR), Spark Arrestor (CPE)

*NOTE - Storm Collar and Roof Radiation Shields are included. with Flashing.

CAUTION:Donot mix Chimey Parts as a fire may result. Use one model of chimey parts com-

pletely for a UL Listed installation.
CAUTION: Read through all of these instructions carefully. Follow Chimney Manufacturer's In·

stallation exactly. Failure to install the Cabinet, Stove, and Chimney as describedinthe instruc­tions will void the manufacturer's warranty and may have an affect on your Homeowner's in­surance and UL Listing Status. A major cause of chimney related fires is failure to maintain
required clearances (air spaces) to combustible materials. It is of utmost importance that these
parts be installed onlyinaccordance with these instructions.

SPECIAL FEATURE: The

FP-201

Fireplace may be removed and the Model 27000-B Stove

may

be installed in its placeinthe ZC·3·01 Cabinet. This is a UL Listed procedure and does not

affect the listing, safety, or warranty on the recognized components.

Page 31

--he Zero-Clearance BUCKMATE Fireplace Cabinet Model ZC-2-01 (hereafter referred toasthe
UUCKMATE) is designed to facilitate the installationofa BUCK STOVE Model 26000-B (hereafter
referred toasthe BUCK STOVE Fireplace(FP) )ina family dwelling, where minimum clearance
is

desired. The Zero Clearance BUCKMATE Fireplace Cabinet Model

ZC-3-01

is designed

to

facilitate the installation of a BUCK STOVE Model 27000-B or the

FP-201

Fireplace. Just

as

the

name implies,

the

Zero Clearance BUCKMATE may be installed in direct contact with building

(onstruction. Installed properly, the unit then provides a safe, insulated housing for

the BUCK

STOVE Fireplace.
tlormally, the installation will be accomplished in

two stages:1)Installation of the BUCKMATE

f:ireplace Cabinet and

associated framing and morlarwork, and 2) later installation of

the

BUCK

~3TOVE

(FP)

into the BUCKMATE Fireplace Cabinet.

Note·

The ZC-3-01 and

FP-2.01

are in-

~.

tailedatthe factory as one unit.

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

The following precautions are mandatory for a safe installation:

1\.

Compliance with local building codes and regulations is mandatory.

U.Becareful not to damage unitinhandling and unpacking component parts and accessories.

C.

The only factory approved chimney pipes to be used are Underwriters Laboratories listed
Simpson Dura-Vent Chimney ModeI8-DCR and 8SDP, Standex Model

"S",

Metal-Fab Model

"A"

and

"TG",

and Secunty Model

"ASHT"

vented to the outside of the building.

D.

The chimney must extend a minimum of three feet above the highest point where it
penetrates the roof (three

feet above a flat roof or up to a 2/12 pitch roof), and the chimney
must extend a minimumoftwo feet higher than any portion of the bUilding within ten feet
of

the chimney. The minimum height is

14112

feet. The maximum height is 42 feet. Atwo-inch

clearance must be maintained between

the chimney and any combustible materials

at

all points.

fe:.

A rain cap mustbeused to terminate the chimney to prevent down-draft. Use the factory
approved rain cap which is approved for

the type chimney being installed.

F.

Use only New Buck Corp. Roof Flashings when installing the BUCKMATE Cabinet, Chimney

and applicable Fireplace with

the 1700° Simpson Dura-Vent

OCR

Chimney.

n.

The BUCKMATE Fireplace Cabinet is not intended for use in mobile homes.

H.

DO

NOT build a fire directly inside the BUCKMATE. It is designed solely for housing the

BUCK STOVE Fireplace.

SELECTING A CHIMNEY INSTALLATION AND LOCATION

Chimney Gop

1here are

tw<?

basic types of chimney installations possible with the BUCKMATE; Straight up

lilrough a

celJng,

and chase installalion, either outside or inside. These are normally used as

hllows:

A CAUTION R f t h' f

..

• e er 0 c Imney manu acturers
instructions for assembly and disassembly
of chimney parts.

Be

sure to follow chimney

instructions for proper clearnaces

to

combust-

ibles and proper air spacing required.

Simon CoHa,

Chln1l1&Y

Cnp

-

Flashmg

~N-·-·-Melat

FireSIOP

~'''~

",.~~.-.

_ - Storm Collar

"

~

\

._

Fioshoog

_______.__

':0,

::-:---

Ch,mn<y

p,pe

--

=

·f~-

Melal

FIleslop

- l C

Cab,nel

ZC

Cablnel

FIGURE 1

Through

Ceiling

&

Normal

Pitch

Roof

FIGURE 2

Through

High

Pilch

Roof

Page 32

a.

Straight

up through ceiling:

(See

Figures 1and

2).

This is a simple installation normally used

when

installing

a BUCKMATE inside an existing room, and in some cases, in new construc-

tion. Refer

to

Figure 3 if an

offsettoclear an obstruction is needed.

A CAUTION· Refer to chimney manufacturers

Instructions for assembly and disassembly
of chimney parts.

Be

sure to follow chimney

Instructions for proper clearances

to

com·

bustlbles and proper air spacing required.

'\;:fi.!:r

Chimney

Cap

1-+-

__'__

Chimney Pipe

f=lT---

Storm

Collar

-_.-

Flashing

..

Elbows

+-:?"~"c--:-"::'

Adjustable

Chimney

_ ...

_--

Z.C.

Cabinet

FIGURE4

,

Chimney

Cap

- Flashing
Chase
Chimney Pipe

le.

Cabinet

EXTERIOR WALL CH/\SE

FIGURE3

OFFSETTOCLEAR

OBSTRUCTION

b.

Chase Installation:

(See

Figure

4).

A chase isanenclosure built specifically to house a

chimney. The interior of a chase is open from the BUCKMATE

to

the rool, eliminating the
need to cut through ceilings and the roof. Normally, a chase is built outside and against H'e
exterior wall01a home. A hole is cut through the wall, and the BUCKMATE is located in

He
bottomofthe chase, with the front of the unit flush with the interior wall. Chases are
commonly veneered on the outside with brick, stone or wood

to

give the appearance of a
conventional fireplace flue. Occasionally, they are built inside and boxed in, similar to a
stairwell. When making a chase installation, it

Is

important to read the chimney manufa::>

turer's

instructions

priortobuilding, as there are specific requirements for bracing a Ire'}-

standing flue that must be planned for. There are also occasions where

olfsets

are used

within

a chase to accommodate unusual building designs, or to locate the BUCKMATE

further

into

a room.

NOTE: Chases require waterproof covers that are not commercially available due to

the

nonstandard designs of chases. Make sure that units fabricated by local sheet metal
shops completely overhang the chase and all masonry. Otherwise, rain leakage or frecz­Ing and fracturing of standing water will occur.

Page 33

FRAMING CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION

ZC-2-01/26000-B (Little BUCKMATE Cabinet and Regular Buck Stove Fireplace)

FRAMING CONSTRUCTION

Exceptasnoted, the BUCKMATE can be installed almost anywhere you desire. There are,
however, a few clearance and framing restrictions that must be followed. See figure 1 and 2
to

make sure that these clearance restrictions are met.Itis much wiser to place your BUCKMATE

cxrectlyatthe start of the installation than to be forced to relocate it after much of the work is done.
You must ensure that the floor is of adequate strength to accept the load

of

this unit. If inade­quate, the floor will require additional support, such as bracing. NOTE: A wooden base con­structed of plywood or

2"

x

4"

boards is required in order to get proper clearance above the

extended hearth (millboard, rock, stone, etc.)
Good planning is essential for a satisfactory installation, therefore, at this point you should have

decided where the BUCKMATE is to be located and the route the chimney will follow to the
roof - straight up, or chase. If you cannot decide the best route, contact your BUCK STOVE
Dealer for assistance with the planning.

CHIMNEY INSTALLATIONS

Position BUCKMATE for chimney installationasfollows:
a,

Thoroughly clean the area where the unit will be placed.

b,

Layout

the location on the floor and construct base (see Figure

1).

c

If

chimney is to be installed through a ceiling, drop a plumbline, locate, and mark point on

ceiling directly over center

of

BUCKMATE chimney adapter.

d,

Install the chimney in accordance with chimney manufacturer's recommendations.

CAUTION: Follow the instructions for the type chimney you're building, i.e., straight-up or chase.

e Note, the maximum

height

of chimney is 42 feel.

o

Finished Wall

WARNINGAllnstall

the hearth

protector

only as specified. The
hearth extension must extend a
minimum of

16"

in front

of

the

fireplace opening and must be

38"

wide minimum.
(Total area

to

be covered Is

19

3

;'''

by 38",)

Wooden Base

FIGURE 1

.....

.

~~~

I Finished Hearth

-*-----1

A Floorline

base for BUCKMATE mustbelevel with or

slightly

higher than finished hearth

height-

dimen-

s,on

(A)

Figure1,FrontofBUCKMATE cabinet must be recessed 2112"

from finished wall.

Page 34

ZC·2·01/26000·8

Framing must be accomplished

after

the BUCKMATE Is setInplace. The chimney can be in·

stalled after framing, but Installation Is considerably more

difficult

and, in some cases, im·

possible. Therefore,

It Is recommended

that

the chimney be Installed prior to framing when a

choice exists.

Adjacent Room of

Exterior Chase

Interior

Location

FIGURE 2

Above (Figure2)are Framing location examples, with depth dimensions for some typical con·

figurations. These are finished measurements so install accordingly.

1.

Before framing, combustible floor coverings (carpet, tiles, etc.) must be removed to outer

dimension of unit framing, including the 16" x 38" area

for

the hearth extension.

FIGURE

1·A:

Safety shield for millboard hearth

extension.

Attach safety

shield using

~

sheet metal

~

screws

FIGURE 1·B: Safety shields for brick or rock hearth

(Note: Cut vertical shield to Fit Installation

height as needed. Use

26

Ga.

Minimum

metal

being

sure

to

cover

any

combustibles on the base.)

.'

.

'.

WARNING:Alnstall

the

hearth

protector

only

as
specified. The hearth exten·
sian must extend a minimum

of 16" in front of the fireplace
opening and must be 38" wide

minimum.

o

r-

__

~....,Attach

safety

shield using

sheet metal

scews

I<

16"----Jl

I(

19J/4"~

2.

Set BUCKMATE unitInplace and attach safety shieldtounit as shownInFigure 1·A

anD

1·B. You must place a non·combustlble materlaI3/S" thick millboardorequivalent .084K factor

or

2"ofmasonry (brick or rock) over this area as a minimum.

3.

Frame the BUCKMATE using2"x4"studs or local building code framing. Some minor fram

Ing restrictions are required:

a.

Adjacent side walls must be at least 29% from dooropeningofthe BUCK STOVE 26000-8

b.

The overall opening dimensions must be at least 38" wide and34Jh" high.

c.

Framing

must

protrude

2112"

to allow for finished wall to come flush with the back of

the'

BUCKMATE

trim

panel.

(See

Figures 1A and 1

B.)

Page 35

ZC-2-01

/26000-B

ACAUTION: Refer to chimney manufac-

turers

Instructions

for assembly and

disassembly of chimney parts.

Be

sure

to

foHow chimney

instructions

for pro­per clearances to combustibles and pro­per

air

spacing required.

Chimney Pipe

Y~'7"""S""'H'--

2"•4"

Slu<l<ling

Double

Iieado,

A

Double

Headm

mus'beusedon3

toad

br.,:uing

wall

This-

muslbedone.

12" above

cabinet.

Sl"llloH••

de,

A

Siogle

l'imujm

mustboused

as

nart

of

front

haming,

v~rHca.

2"x4'''50

mustbeturned

flat

NOTE;

Finjshed

wall

must

be

2'b

.,.

in

honlofface

of

le.

CatJ{flet (wi!

hout

hood

panel).

WARNING

Ins'aH

tho

hea'th

pfot0Ctor

only39sJ)l!ldHed

Th-it

hfUU1tt

ftxtoflslon

mUll'

ftxtond

a

ffitnimom

of

16"

In

front

0'

ttl",

fiutptacft

opitolng

lind

mwn

be

38"

wtde

m~olmum.

FIGURE3

EXTERIOR ROOF OR

CHASE

WARNINGAInstall

the hearth

protector

only as specified.

The hearth extension must

ex-

tend a minimumof16"

in front

of

the fireplace opening and

must be

38" wide minimum.

Page 36

ZC·2·01/26000·B

A

CAUTION:

Refer

to

chimney maufac

o

turers instructions for assembly

anj

disassembly of chimney parts.

Be

sure

to

follow chimney

instructions

for pro-

per clearances

to

combustibles and pro-

per air spacing required.

Chlmnev Cap

- Stolm Collal

Hoof

Ftas'uo~

Chimney Pipe

~~~?1~rr:-

Use File Code Sheel Rock

NOTE:

A

Double

Header

mus,beusedona

load

hearu1Y

wall

as.

Illustrated

In

Figure 3

2")(4·' SlucJdmg

~--

A

Smgle

Header

mustbeInstalled

abolle caoHlet

VertIcal

2"J:4'''5

mustbeturned

f1al

Note:

.-_._--

Finished

wall

must

be 2

1

/,"

If\

front

of

lace

of

ze,

Cabmet

~Wllhoul

hood

It

1m

a

Itactled)

FIGURE 3A CORNER LOCATION FRAMING

WARNINGAlnstal1

the

hearth protector only

as

specified. The hearth exten

o

sion

must

extend

a

minimum of

16" in front

of

the fireplace opening and
must

be

38" wide minimum.

Page 37

FRAMING CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION

ZC-3·01/27000-B (Regular BUCKMATE Cabinet and Regular Buck Stove Fireplace)

ZC·3-01/Fp-201 (Regular BUCKMATE Cabinet and BUCK STOVE Fireplace)

FRAMING CONSTRUCTION

Except as noted, the BUCKMATE can be installed almost anywhere you desire. There are,
however, a few clearance and framing restrictions that must be followed. See figure 1 and 2

to make sure that these clearance restrictions are met. It is much wiser

to

place your BUCKMATE

correctly at the start of the installation than to be forced to relocate it after much of the work is done.
You must ensure that the floor is of adequate strength

to

accept the load of this unit.Ifinade·
quate, the floor will require additional support, such as bracing. NOTE: A wooden base con­structed of plywood or

2"x4"

boards is required in ordertoget proper clearance above the

extended hearth (millboard, rock, stone, etc.)
Good planning is essential for a satisfactory installation, therefore, at this point you should have

decided where the BUCKMATE is to be located and the route the chimney

will follow to the

roof·

straight up, or chase. If you cannot decide the best route, contact your BUCK STOVE

Dealer for assistance with the planning.

CHIMNEY INSTALLATIONS

Position BUCKMATE for chimney installation as follows:

a.

Thoroughly clean the area where the unit will be placed.

b.

Layout

the location on the floor and construct base (see Figure

1).

c.

If chimney is to be installed through a ceiling, drop a plumbline, locate, and mark point on

ceiling directly over center of BUCKMATE chimney adapter.

d.

Install the chimney in accordance with chimney manufacturer's recommendations.

CAUTION: Follow the instructions for the type chimney you're building,

I.e., straight-upor chase.

e.

Note, the maximum height of chimney is 42 feet.

o

Finished Wall

WARNINGAlnstall

the hearth

protector

only as specined. The

hearth extension must extend

a

minimum

of 16" in front of the

fireplace opening and must

be

42%"

wide minimum.

(Total area to be covered

is

19Y~"

by 42'12".)

Finished Hearth

'.

~

Wooden Base

FIGURE 1

A Floorline

~k.-I

~4E----

16"

---~

~-----193j"'---

Base for BUCKMATE mustbelevel withorslightly higher than finished hearth height . dimen·
sian

(A)

Figure1.Front of BUCKMATE cabinet mustberecessed

2%"

from finished wall.

Page 38

FRAMING

ZC-3-01/27000-B and ZC·3-01/FP-201

Framing

must

be accomplished after the BUCKMATE is set in place.

The

chimney can be in·

stalled

after

framing, but installation is considerably more

difficult

and, in some cases, im·

possible. Therefore,

it

is recommended that the chimneybeinstalled prior to framing when a

choice exists.

Adjacent Room of

Exterior Chase

Interior

Location

26'12"

_L

Above (Figure 2) are framing location examples with depth dimensions for some typical can·
figurations. These are finished measurements so install accordingly.

1.

Before framing, combustible floor coverings (carpet, liles, etc.) must be removed to outer

dimension

of

unit framing, including the 16" x 421/2" area for the hearth extension.

FIGURE 1·A: Safety shield for millboard hearth

extension.

Attach safety

shield using

......

sheet metal

k----

screws

FIGURE

l·B:

Safety shields for brick or rock hearth

(Note: Cut vertical shield to

Pit

Installation

height

as

needed.

Use

26

Ga.

Minimum

metal

being

sure

to

cover

any

combustiblesonthe base.)

WARNINGAlnstall

the

hearth protector only

as
specified, The hearth exten·
sion

must

ext

end

a

minimum

of

16" in front of
the fireplace opening and
must

be

42

V~"

wide

minimum.

o

.',

Attach safety

shield using

sheet metal

scews

1<'-----16"

----)I

~---19

3/",

---}j

2,

Set BUCKMATE unit in place and attach safety shield to unit as shown in Figure 1·A and

1·B. You

m~st

place a non-combustible material

j~"

thick millboard or equivalent K Factor =

,Oa4/BTU/F

HO

F inches minimum. Note:

3/a"

thick millboard may be used when installing the

ZC-3-01 and 27000-B.

3.

Frame the BUCKMATE using2"x4"studs or local building code framing. Some minor fram-

ing restrictions are required:

a, Adjacent side walls must be at least

16"

from the outer edge of the BUCKMATE

trim panel.

b.

The overall opening dimensions must be at least

421/2"

wide and

36314"

high.

c, Framing must protrude

21/2"

to allow for finished wall to come flush with the back of the

BUCKMATE trim panel (See Figure 1A and 1

B),

Page 39

ZC-3-01/27000-B and ZC-3·01/FP.201

WARNING£lnstali

the hearth
protector only as specified.
The hearth extension must

ex­tend a minimum of 16" in front
of

the fireplace opening and

must be

42%"

wide minimum.

NOT!::

flnlohed

Will

moot ba

2'1.

In

f,onl of

lace01Z.C.

Cablnellwllhoul hood panall.

A CAUTION: Refer to chimney manufac-

turers Instructions for assembly and
disassembly of chimney

parts_

Be

sure
to follow chimney Instructions for pro­per clearances to combustibles and pro­per air spacing required.

Sl"i!I.H••

"".

-

--

A $Ingle Heede, must be

u.ed

ft.

p

••

1

of f.onl hamlno. ve.lleal 2" •

4"'S

mull

be turned Ila..

Doubl.

HOI""

..;t--

A

Doubt.

Head••must

b.

USed

on a

load b

....

lng wall. Thll

mustbedone

12"

above eabtnet.

"Y

.....

."..~~>t--

2"'.4"Studding

6?'5;fl,,-..~

Chimney Pipe

=-=-:::.'

.........

- Chimney Cap

EXTERIOR ROOF OR

CHASE

FIGURE3

Page 40

ZC-3-01/27000-8 and ZC-3-01/FP-201

ACAUTION: Refer to chimney maufar-

turers Instructions for assembly and
disassembly of chimney parts. Be sure
to follow chimney Instructions for pro-

per clearances to combustibles and pre­per air spacing required.

WARNINGAlnstall

the

hearth protector only

as
specified. The hearth exten
sian

must

extend

a

minimumof16" in front

Of

the fireplace opening anc
must

be

42%"

wide

minimum.

Not.:

FIOIshed

wall

IHuslbe2

1

iJ"

til

Iront

of

lace

Of

1 C

Cal)U\el

{Wllhoul

hOOt!

'nIH

altach6~1l

NOTE:

A Oouble Header

mustbeusedona

klad

beartng

wallasIlluSlratod

10

figure

3

2"

I(

-4"

Sfuddlllg

---

A

Smgle

Huadet

muSI

be

mslaJled

above

cablfltH

VClltcal2"

Jil

04"'s

mustbefumed

f1al

~~".~::41mn=--

Use

Fore

Code

Sheet

Rock

._--

Rool

Flashltlg

-_

Chlmoev Cop

___

... Chimney Pipe

FIGURE 3A CORNER LOCATION FRAMING

Page 41

Install pipetocabinet by pushing
down

over the starter sectionofpipe

on

the

ZC

Cabinet.

NOTE: To ease installation of the

lirst

section

of

pipe

to the
BUCKMATE. use a pipe crimping
tool and crimp the bottom of the in­side chimney liner.

Install pipe to cabinet by pushing
down over the starter section of

pipe on the

ZC

Cabinet.

Attach sheet metal
clips

(2

ea.) to pipe and
cabinet top to assure
stability.

Maintain a 2 Inch

minimum clearance

'.

A

WARNtNG:

Do

not pack

reo
qulred air spaces on top of
cabinet or around pipe starter
section with Insulation or other
materials.

Page 42

INSTALLING FIRESTOP

RADIATION

SHIELD: Nail the Flrestop Radiation Shield to the bottom

of

the framed ceiling opening using at least

two

a-penny nails per side.

Chimney Installation Information

F

G

C

-

ROO

gin

,

rr=

0;:'

/

een

ed

Ing

Ant

/

.......

r------l

--

ON

v

CEILIN

nee.

/

not

een

ROOM

wall

--_

..

".

-

/

Clearance

bet

w

chimney and enclosing

- 2",

INSULATiON SHIELD

FIRESTOP

RADIATI

SHIELD

Provides proper cleara

2"

clearance

does

apply.

ROOF CLEARANCE
Frame a square openin

roof maintaining the
qulred

2"

clearancetoc

bustlble

materials betw
the chimney and the fram
opening

and

roof

material.

8" Chimney

fits

between standard 16"OCjoists.

Page 43

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Electrical procedures:

The

BUCKMATE is not pre-wired;

an

electrician must wire

the

8UCKMATE into the home wiring system using

No.14AWG

(with ground wiring)asminimum

in

accordance with local wiring codes.

(See

Figure

4.)

1.

Remove receptacle cover.

2.

Remove receptacle from mounting box.

3.

Run No. 14

AWG

wire directly from house wiring in through the Field Connector in

the lower right side of the BUCKMATE. Leave 4-6 inchesof wire extending out of

the

box.

4.

Tighten Field Connector around wire.

5.

Wire receptacle (black, white, and ground) and resecure to mounting box.

6.

Replace receptacle cover.

GROUND

HOUSE

WIRING

TO STUD

TO HOUSE

WIRING

FIGURE 4

POWER HOOK-UP

l'lOTE: During installation of

the

ZC-3-Q1/FP-201

combination, if it

is

ant.i~ipated

~hat

the

FP-201
maybereplacedata later date with the Model 27000-B Stove, prewmng as Illustrated above
is

recommended to insure convenience.

Page 44

FINISHING

Finishing can nowbecompleted using the desired materialInaccordance with local building
and fire codes.
CAUTION:

Do

not cover any opening on the BUCKMATE; heat mustbeallowed to escape from

the openings designed Into the unit. A grilled trim panel Is provided

with

the trim package

to

cover this area. Also, the grilled opening at the bottom frontofthe BUCKMATE cannot

be

blocked.

Optional

Fire

Code

Shoel

Rock

A hearth extension must extend

to

a
minimum of 16" in front of the fireplace
opening. The mantel must be positioned

a minimum

of

20" above the top of the

trim kit hood.

Use a non·combustible millboard having

a thermal conductivity of K

=0.84

BTU

In./f1.2HoF

or a listed floor protector. The

miliboard or floor protector may

be
covered with a non-combustible material
such as marble, slate, tile, etc.

A

ALL

DIMENSIONS

SHOWN

ARE
MINIMUM ALLOWED
FOR

WARRANTY

Page 45

INSTALLING THE BUCK STOVE

(See Page 48-49

for

operation of the

FP-201

Fireplace and for installation of gas logs)

Install unit

as

follows:

a.

Carefully reinspect chimney connections,

vent outputs and cabinet air intakes after
finishing

is

completed.

b.

Thoroughly clean all masonry mud and
debris from cabinet and surrounding en­vironment.

c.

Ensure that BUCKMATE

has

not been

damaged during masonry process.

d.

Remove protective plastic wrapping from
fireplace.

e.

Inspect motor

and

associated hardware

for damage.

f.

Remove doors to facilitate installation.

g.

Slide the BUCK STOVE FIREPLACE into

the BUCKMATE all theway

to

the back so

that the BUCK

STOVE

FIREPLACE fits

squarely against the back stove

stop.

FIGURE 7

INSTALLING

STACKTOCHIMNEY

h.

Turn

stack positioning nuts counter-

clockwise allowing stack

to

be lowered.

Push downward and fit evenly until ....

----------------,

recessed within the stack opening (con­taining the damper.) Secure tightly with

''T'' clamps, bolts, and nuts provided.

(See Figures 7and

8).

Ensure stack mates

squarely, and gasket seals completely.

A

CAUTION:

Before installing trim

panels, recheck

BUCKMATE

air in-

take and output openings for

obstructions. Ensure that finishing

materials have

not

been built over

openings. This

is

very critical. Attach
the stack by placing the stack
brackets down

on

the liponthe

In-

side lower edgeofthe

stack. Insert
the bolts through the holes in the
damper brackets

and

fasten

securely
with the lock washers and nuts pro­vided.

Be

sure

the

stack

sits

squarely
on

the topofthe stove with the
gasket material making agood seal.
(See Figure

8).

FIGURE8

(MOUNTING STACK)

Page 46

i.

Install the trim kit attaching it to
the

BUCKMATE

or

finished

framing by using

1"

screws to

secure the trim panels in place.

j. Remove cover plate from BUCK·

MATE exposing receptacle. Roll

up

power cord so it will fit inside

of

cover box. Plug in power cord

in receptacle. Replace

cover

plate. (See Figure 9).

k.

Stove Doors are made of high
quality cast iron which resist
warpage

over

conventional
steel doors and should never
require hinge adjustment. Inside
glass and draft block mounting
screws should periodically be
inspected for tightness. If the
screw becomes loose, retighten.

I.

Check primary airdraftcontrol on

each door.

FINAL CHECK-OUT

a

""",-

Sheet Metal

Screws

FIGURE

9

Perform final check·out as follows:
a.

Remove all foreign material from stove and set firedogs in place.

b. Flip blower switch to AUTOMATIC. Blower should stop. The thermostat will automatically

cycle the blower on and off when a fire,is burning in the stove.

c.

Open primary air draft controls on doors. and open damper completely.

d. Place a piece of newspaper in the stove. light it and close the doors. Ensure that the stove

draws properly through the primary air intakes. The paper should burn very quickly with a
pronounced roaring sound.

e.

Open the doors and install the fireplace screen. Make sure that no smoke escapes from the

front of the stove with the doors opened. Smoking indicates a defective

or

poorly positioned

chimney. If a thorough review

of

the installation requirements does not reveal the problem,

contact your BUCK STOVE Dealer for assistance.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FP-201 FIREPLACE

The FP·201 Fireplace Is designed for installation into the ZC·3·01 BUCKMATE Cabinet. These
units are preassembled at the factory and

do

not require adjusting during installation. Use the

Fireplace as you would a conventional masonry fireplace. Except:

1) Use only the intergral grate provided with the unit. Do not elevate the fire.

DAMPER OPERATION:

Before building a fire, position the

damper

handle to the wide open position (up). After the fire

is completely out and all embers are cold, position the damper handle

to

the fully closed posi-

tion (down).
CAUTION:

When

using

the

decorative

appliance

(gas

logs),

the

fireplace

damper

must

be

setInthe

fully

open

position.

Page 47

FIRE CURTAINS

Do

not leave the fire unattended with the fire curtains open. Heat safely by burning with

the

curtains closed except for start-up of the fire and reloading of wood.

PRECAUTIONS:

Do

not overfire. If unitorchimney connector glows,

you

are overfiring. Keep furnishings

and

other combustibles

far

away

from

the

appliance.

INSTALLATION

OF

OPTIONAL DECORATIVE GAS LOGS

The FP-201/ZC-3-01isdesignedtohouse the installation of decorative gas logs in accordance
with the National Fuel Gas Code,

ANSI

Z223-1-1980. The following steps must be taken for

pro-

per installation:

1)

Remove the front trim panel

from

the

cabinet(3vertical screwsoneach side).

2)

Remove the knock-out

in

the left bottom side of the outer cabinet. Remove

the

insulation

(1"

diameter) directly behind the knock-out.

3)

Remove the pipe cap from the pipe extending from the left bottom side of the

FP-201

Fireplace.

4) Remove the left side refractory

from

the

unit. Using a coal chisel and hammer, remove

the knock-out

in

the lower side of the refractory. Replace side refractory and secure in

place

as

previously installed.

5) Install and use a gas appliance which conforms

to

the above code. Follow the manufact-

urer's installation instructions exactly for

the

installation and operation of the decorative

gas appliance.

6) Reinstall the front trim panel.

INSTALLATION

OF

OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT (MODEL OA-201)

The major partsofthe

outside air kit

are

factory installed.

You

will havetocomplete

the

assembly

as

follows:

1)

Priortoframing the unit, complete the Outside Air

Kit

by connecting and running

4"

dryer pipe from the unittoa designated outside air pick-up wall.

2)

Use

the

vent hood providedtocomplete installation.

WARNING: Install the outside air ductlng on a plane level to

or

lower than the connection

Joint on the cabinet. Installationswiththe vent hood higher than the connection may cause

a chimney-effect draw and a house fire may result.

INSTALLATION

OF

OPTIONAL GLASS DOORS (MODEL BFG-201)

Installationofthe optional glass doors is simple.

1)

Using a phillips head screw driver, simply remove the brass screws on top and sides

of the brass at the fireplace opening. Remove brass trim and set aside.

2)

Open

and

inspect the glass door kit. The entire kit includes the door framing, left

and

right doors, and four mounting screws.

3)

Now, open the doors and set the door assembly into the fireplace opening with the door

handles

to

the bottom.

4)

While holding the unitinplace,

usea1"

socketornutdriver and secure the doors to the
fireplace by screwing the self-tapping screws into the holes which previously were used
to

hold the brass trim in place. Door installation is now complete.

CAUTION: To prevent skin burns, be sure

to

mount the

doors

with

the handlestothe

bottom.

Page 48

FP-201 REMOVAL/27000-B STOVE INSTALLATION

The Fp·201 Fireplace mayberemoved and the Model 27000-B Stove

maybeinstalled into

the

ZC·3-01

BUCKMATE Cabinet in its place. Follow the procedures listed belowtoaccomplish this

change over:

1)

Remove the front trim panel from the cabinet(3vertical screwsoneach side and

2 screws on the power cord cover).

2) Spread the curtains to either side

to

give working room inside the firebox. Using a

9/16"

socket and rachet. loosen and remove the nutsonthe

"T-Bars"inthe damper

(locate these inside firebox

in

top-rear). Now remove the "T-Ba:s" from the damper

area. These

"T·Bars"

join the adapter stacktothe fireplace damper opening.

3) Using a

9/16"

wrench, alternately turn the two nutsoneach side of

the

adapter

stack

to

raise it !lway from the fireplace damper opening. These nuts

are

located

on the adapter stack.

Be

suretoraise it up far enoughsothat thereisenough

clearance so

as

to be abletoslide the fireplace out without hitting.

4) Now, remove the two mounting screws located

in

the curtain channel.

Usea3/8"

nut driver or socket and rachel.

5) The

FP-201

Fireplace is now tree to be removed from

the

BUCKMATE Cabinet.

Simply grasp the sides, top, or bottom and pull the unit straight oul.

6) Now, refer to page

38

for instructions on installing the Model 27000-8 Stove into

the Model

ZC-3-01

BUCKMATE Cabinet.

.......

_-

Adapter

__

--rC-.-_-r

Slack

ZC·3·01

Cabinet

--t---

Trim

Panel

--

Screw

LocatIOn

Mounting

Screw

;«..<~-r--

Localion

Fp.201 Installed in ZC·3-01 Cabinet

FP-201 Assembled View

Page 49

CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE

Creosote and Soot - Formation and Need for Removal:
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors,

which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote
vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire.
As

a result, creosote residue accumulates

on

the flue lining. When ignited,

this creosote makes

an

extremely hot fire.

Chimney Cleaning:

1. Access

- Chimneys must

be

installed so that access is provided for in-

spection and cleaning.

2. When

to

Clean -The chimney should be inspected at least once every

other month during the 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

be

removed to reduce the risk of chimney

fire.

3.

HowtoClean·

Have your chimney cleaned by a professional chimney
sweep if you have doubts about your ability to clean it, using a plastic,
wood, or steel brush.

Do

not use a brush that will scratch the stainless

steel liner of your chimney. Scrub the spark arrestor with a wire brush.
To remove the Chimney Cap for cleaning, unscrew the four screws that

attach the cap's support legs to the cap base. The Tee Cleanout Cap can
be removed once the screws are unscrewed. Remember to replace the
screws when

you

are through cleaning the chimney.

4. Coal

-

To

reduce corrosion in chimneys where coal is burned, clean
the chimney thoroughly within 48 hours of shutting down the stove for the
season. Check the chimney's lining for sulfuric acid corrosion regularly.

5. No Chemical Cleaners

-

Do

not use chemical chimney cleaners. Their
use does not eliminate the need for mechanical cleaning and they may
be highly corrosive.

6. In Case

of

Fire - If a flue fire occurs, close all appliance draft openings

and call your Fire Deparment.

Do

not use the chimney again until it is in-

spected for possible damage.

7. Chimney

Protection·

Painting. To increase chimney life, coat all

ex-

terior metal parts with high temperature rust-proof paint. This is highly

recommended, particularly in areas near the ocean. Wash the metal with

a vinegar and water solution before painting.

Page 50

SECTION IV

A

A

SAFETY

A

Page 51

WOOD STOVE SAFETY

Certain safety hazards are inherentinanywood stove installation. You shouldbeawareofthese
so

that a safe and proper installation canbemade.

1. FAULTY CHIMNEY:

An

older masonry chimney shouldbethoroughly checked to

be

sure there arenoholes or weak spots which could allow sparks or hot gasses to escape.

HEAT CONDUCTION: Placing combustible materials too close to a stove or chimney

can be a fire hazard.

By keeping these particular hazards in mind

as

you install and use your BUCK STOVE you

can ensure a safe. reliable installation.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

For your protection. read and follow these safety precautions closely:

1.

Use a spark arresting shield (3/B" mesh)ontop of the chimney. Check monthlyasthisisa

code requirement in some areas.

2. Use smoke detectors around the stove as well as

in

sleeping areas.

3.

Keep a fire extinguisher rated for Class

"A"

fires near the stove.

4.

Check with your insurance company tobesure your policy covers the installation and

use of a wood stove.

5.

Creosote-Formation and Need for Removal: When woodisburned slowly. it produces

tar and other organic vapors, which combine

with expelled moisturetoform creosote.

The creosote vapors condense

in

the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire.

As

a result, creosote residue accumulates

on

the flue lining. When ignited this creosote

makes an extremely hot fire.

The connector and/or chimney should

be

inspected at least every other month during the

heating season

to

determine if a creosote buildup has occured.

If creosote has accumulated,

it

shouldberemoved to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.

6.

Locate furniture and any other combustibles away from the stove.

7.

Store firewoodata safe distance from the stove.

8.

Disposal of Ashes: Ashes should be placedina metal container with a tight fitting lid. The
closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or

on

the ground,
well away from all combustible materials. pending final disposal. If the ashes are
disposed of by burial

in

soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in

the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Ashes can ignite up

to

72

hours after removal.

9.

Always exercise caution when using your BUCK STOVE.

Be

particularly careful when

there

are children aroundanoperating stove.

CAUTION: NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid

or similar liquids

to

start or "freshen

up"

a fireinthe BUCK STOVE. Keep all such liquids well

away from the stove when

itisin

use.

All

fluids of this type give off highly volatile fumes and

can and WILL EXPLODEI Don't take a chance

with the safety of your home and family.

Page 52

SECTION V

OPERATION

Page 53

SECTION V · OPERATION

This

sectionofthe

manualisto

help

you

get

the

maximum

efficiency

and

utility

from

your

BUCK STOVE.Ifyou

should

experience any

difficultyorhave

any

questions

concerning

your

BUCK STOVE.

contact

your

BUCK STOVE

dealer

for

assistance.

BUILDING A FIRE FOR

MAXIMUM

EFFICIENCY: Because the BUCK STOVE

burns

wood and

extracts

heatsoefficiently,

a large

fireisnot

necessary. A

large

fire

not

only

wastes

energy.

it

usually

resultsinthe

home

being

too

warm

for

comfort.

The

following

steps

will

serve as a

guide

for

operatlng

your

BUCK STOVE.

BUILDING A FIRE:

A

DANGER·

Never

build

fire

directly

In BUCKMATE

Cabinet

unless

stoveisinstalled.

1.

Place

the

blower

control

switchinthe

"AUTOMATIC"

position.

2. Open

the

damper

fully.

Lift

uponthe

damper

handle

and

push

It Inasfar

as it

will

go.

3.

Unlock

and

open

the

draft

controlsonthe

doors.

4.

Open

the

doors by

rotating

the

right

handle up

(counter·clockwlse).

Twist

two

pieces

of

newspaper

into

a roll and

place

themonthe

floorofthe

firebox.

5.

Lay several

piecesofdry

kindlingontopofthe

newspaper.

6.

Place threeorfour

piecesoffirewood,

3·5" in diameter.

on

topofthe

firedogs.

7.

Light

the

newspaperinthe

front.

close

and

latch

the doors. A NOTE: Do

not

leave the fire

unattendedatthis

point.

The

draft

systemofthe BUCK STOVE

will

~tart

the

fire very

quickly.

8.

When the fire is

burning

well,

close

the

damper

all the way.

Should

the stove begin to

smoke, open the

damper

slowly

until

the

smoking

stops.

This

positionofthe

damperisa func·

tionofthe

chimney

size and

height

and the

amountofdraw.

Continued

smoking

indicates

an

obstructed,

defective.orpoorly

positioned

chimney.

9.

Adjust

the

draft

controls

so

they are about

114"

open.

After

you have used your BUCK

STOVE a few

times

you

will

learn wheretoset the

draftstoget

the

desired

heat

output.

NOTE: THE HEAT OUTPUTOFTHE BUCK STOVE IS CONTROLLED BY THE DRAFT SETTING:
THIS DETERMINES THE SIZE OF THE FIRE

AND

THE ACTUAL

AMOUNTOFHEAT RELEAS·

ED.

10.

In approXimately15to30minutes,

the blower

will

comeonlow

speed. The

blower

will

con-

tinuetooperateaslong

as the

internal

temperatureofthe

warm

air

chamberisabove approx-

lmately

120

degrees. The warmer the stove gets, the faster the fan blows. It Is

controlled

by a

three-speed

thermostat.

NOTE: The blower Is not likelytorunonhigh

speed

under

normal

operation.

11.

After

several hours,

the

blower

will

begintointermittently

cycleonand

offasthe

stove

cools

down. This is

normal

and

indicatesitIs

functioning

properly.

12.

When

refueling

your

BUCK STOVE, first open the

damper

fully

before

opening

the doors.

This

prevents

smoke

from

escaping

into

the room. Add the

desired

amountoffuel,

close

the

doors, and

reposition

the

damper

and

draft

controls

as necessarytoget the desired heat out·

put.

First

open the

damper

fully

before

opening

the

doors.

13.

The BUCK STOVE

may

be operated with the doors fully openedorremoved. The firescreen

should

ALWAYS be in

place

when

the

stove is operated

with

the

doors

open. The flrescreen is

designed to lock in

place

when

installed.

NOTE: The handlesofthe

firescreen are threaded to

allow

adjustmentofthe

locking

tabs. These should be

adjustedsothe firescreen is held snug-

ly in

place

when the

handles

are

rotated

into

the locked

position.

Page 54

Guide

To

The

Different Burning Qualities of Wood

TYPEOFWOOD

EASEOFSTARTING

COALING

QUALITIES

6.MOUNTOFSPARKS

APPLE

POOR

EXCELLENT

FEW

ASH

FAIR

GOOD

FEW

BEECH

POOR

GOOD

FEW

BIRCH

GOOD

EXCELLENT

MODERATE

CHERRY

POOR

EXCELLENT

FEW

CEDAR

EXCELLENT

POOR

MANY

ELM

FAIR

GOOD

VERY

FEW

HEMLOCK

GOOD

LOW

MANY

HICKORY

FAIH

EXCELLENT

MODERATE

LOCUST

POOR

EXCELLENT

VERY

FEW

MAPLE

POOR

EXCELLENT

FEW

OAK

POOR

EXCELLENT

FEW

PINE

EXCELLENT

POOR

MODERATE

The Maine Audubon Society recently charted the heat produced by a wood fire. They
noted that the heat produced by a wood

nre..aries greatly with the kind of wood burned.

Beech is considered the best wood for a fire. A

cordofwell·seasoned Beech will pro·

duce as much heat as

169

gallonsoffuel all. Sugar Maple and

Red

Oak produce as

much heat as

166

gallonsoffuel oil, followed by

White

Ash,

154;

American Elm, 130;

White Birch.

124;

and White Pine.

94.

HOW TO COOLITIN THE SUMMER

Empty and clean the fireboxofall ashesatthe endofthe heating season, tOllch·up the ex­terior

of

the stove withanapproved stove

paint

(spray type preferable) and you will be ready

when the next heating season rolls around. You

do

not need to let your BUCK STOVE sit idle

during the warm summer months. Your versatile BUCK STOVE will double

asatcool air cir·

culator

during the summer.

It's

very simple.

1.

Fill four containers (plastic

milk

containers work very well) with water and freeze.

2.

Place frozen containers inside the cleaned fireboxontheir sides.

3.

Close doors and all dampers and switch the fantothe

"manual"

setting. This by-passes the

thermostat so the fan will run continuously.
Four one gallon frozen containers will provide reasonable cooling. Don't expect your stove to

cool as well as It heats, but this is a nice, extra feature for your benefit.

COOLING A HOT STOVE

In

the event that your room becomes

too

warm for comfort, the quickest and best way to cool

your stove is

to

open the damper fully, open the doors, and install a firescreen. NOTE: Unplug·

ging the blower will cause your stove to retain heat, making your room stay

holler

for a longer

period. Unplugging may also damage the electrical components

of

the stove, so never unplug

the stove during use.

Page 55

Your BUCK STOVE can burn

Bituminous

soft type coal only (not Anthracite) with the optional

BUCK

STOVE'" COAL GRATE available at your Buck Stove dealer.

Models available:

CG·27000 for all Regular Buck Models: 27000·B and Big Buck Model: 28000.

'------L\

COAL GRATE AND REFRACTORY SIDE LINING

_Features include a separate

stand

for properly elevating grate for proper

drafttofire coal.

Can also be used for firedog (andirons).

-Shaker

for

sifting

ash.

-Shaker

arm with wood handle.

- Removable basket front for ease

of

assembly and cleaning.

Complete assembly and read operating Instructions for the BUCK STOVE before installing the
BUCK STOVE Coal Grate.

ACAUTION: Side Liners must be Installed In the BUCK STOVE before

Installing

the

BUCK STOVE Coal Grate.

Page 56

HELPFUL HINTS

CURING THE PAINT

ON

YOUR STOVE: During the first several firings, burn small

fires to cure the paint and to prevent damage to the finish. It is a good idea to flip the tog­gle.

swi~chto"MANUA~"

position during these first firings so the blower will

run

continuously.

This Will allow the pamt to cure at a slower rate and creates a better overall finish.

ASH BED: For maximum efficiency from your BUCK STOVE, allow

an

ash bedtobuild
up in the stove that, in height, is approximately level with the bottom of the fire dogs. This
may take several days of continued use.

(1"

approx.)

CLEANING ASHES FROM YOUR STOVE: Ashes must be cleaned from the firebox

through the front doors. Store the ashesina metal container and a safe location.

(see

safety

precautions) Ashes can ignite up to72hours after removal.

1\..

CAUTION: Never remove ashes from your BUCK STOVE with the blower

..

running. If you should accidentally lower them below the hearth across the front
of the stove, air from the lower hot air register could scatter the ashes and hot
embers across your room.

CARE

OF

OPTIONAL GLASS DOORS: The glass doors

on

your BUCK STOVE per­mit you to enjoy the beauty of the fire while retaining the efficiency of your stove. Although
the brand of glass used in the BUCK STOVE doors has well established and recognized
heat resistant and strength characteristics, it can be broken through improper use.

To

achieve the maximum utility and safety of your glass doors,

we

advise that you observe
the following use and safety tips:

1.

Inspect the glass regularly for cracks or breaks. Ifyou detect a crack or break, extinguish
the fire immediately and return the door to your stove dealer for glass replacement
before further use.

2.

Do

not slam stove doors or otherwise impact the glass. When closing door, make

sure that no logs or other objects protrude to impact against the glass.

3.

Do not clean the glass with materials which may scratch it (suchassteel wool) or

otherwise damage the glass. Scratches on the glass can develop into cracks or breaks.

The glass can be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner, providing it does not contain
abrasives. A build-up on the glass that has been there for a considerable length of time
ca'l

be burned off with a propane torch.

IN THE EVENT OF POWER FAILURE: Your Buck Stove

can

stillbeusedasafireplace.

Open the doors, install

the

fire screen and continue to enjoy your BUCK

STOVE.

NIGHTTIME USE: The fire in your BUCK STOVE should last

throu~hout

the night with
the proper selection of firewood and controlling the rateofburn by uSing the draft control
dampers located at the bottom of the doors.

Page 57

SECTION

VI

MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Page 58

CHECK

CHIMNEY

A.

The chimney should be cleaned as necessary to remove creosote, soot, leaves, birds'

nests, etc. (Refer to Page 50, Creosote)

B.

A neglected chimney can eventually cause a draw restriction or can ignite and burn

hot enough to cause damage to the chimney.
C.

For proper inspection the chimney should be cleaned.

D.

A topper or cover should be installedtoprevent moisture from entering chimney,

to
prevent sparks and burning materials from escaping chimney, and to keep birds and foreign
materials from entering.

NOTE: Some areas may require

an

approved spark arrestor.

STOVE

A.

The stove should be pulled from the masonry fireplace as necessarytoremove soot

and ashes from around the stove.
B.

The seal of the kit to the stove and the kit to the masonry should be checked and also

resealed if there

is

any evidence of soot, ash, or smoke leakage.

C.

Check gasketing around doors for any signs of excessive wear.

CLEANING THE STOVE

A.

The stove should not be cleaned with any type of detergent as most all detergents have

an oil base and cannot be painted over.
B.

The stove should be lightly sanded with fine sandpaper or steel wool, then repainted

or touched-up with high temperature black paint.
C.

If the stoveislocatedina moist or damp location, check thoroughly for signs of conden-

sation during times when the stove is not in use.

D.

When the heating seasonisover, the stove can be cleaned out completely with a wire

brush or cloth to eliminate ash and burned wood smell.

GLASS DOORS (OPTIONAL)

A.

Glass doors should be handled as any other breakable glass. Heat or flames from the

fire will not break the glass. However, rough handling when the glass

is

hot or forcing the

door closed against the wood can cause breakage.

B. Soot and smoke will cloud the glass panes very quickly when using soft wood such

as

pine. However,intime, this will burn off or maybecleaned with a good oven type cleaner.
C.

Check gasketing around glass for signs of deterioration.

• • •

•Most of the preventive maintenance procedures can be performed

by

your local

BUCK STOVE dealer or certified BUCK STOVE

installer····

.

FINAL NOTES: Fill out and mail the warranty card to the address indicated.

If you have

any questions concerning the operation of your BUCK STOVE, contact your local dealer.
He will be happy

to

help you.

THANK YOUI We are

prOUd

to have you join our nation-wide family of satisfied BUCK

STOVE owners.

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CREOSOTE - Formation and Need for Removal

When

wood

is burned slowly, it produces

tar

and

other

organic

vapors,

which

combine

with

expelled

moisturetoform creosote. The creosote vapors condense In the relatively

cool

chimney flueofa

slow·burnlng

fire. As a result,

creosote

residue

accumulatesonthe flue lin-

ing. When

ignited

this

creosote

makes an extremely

hot

fire.

The

chimney

connector

and

chimney

should be

inspected

at least once every

two

months.

More frequent

inspection

and cleaning

may

be necessary, under

certain

conditionsofuse

creosote

build·up

may

occur

rapidly.

Creosote is caused by

low

temperaturesinthe chimney, whichiscontrolled

by the

operator

of the stove.

The

damper

on the stove

controls

the speedofthe

air

tllat

goesupthe

chimney,

and

the

drafts

in the

doors

govern

the

volumeofair entering the firebox, which, in

turn

controls

the

temperature

of

the fire.

Many

experienced

wood

stove operators

state

that

having a short, 10-30

minute

DAILY

hot

burn

(accomplished

by using three piecesofsplit, seasoned hardwood

cut

into

chunks

with

a

three-to-four

inch

diameter

with

the

drafts

and damper open) will raise the

stack

temperatures

sufficientlytoreduce excessive creosote

accumulation.

Installationofthe Arden

Industries

"Smoke

Genie"

catalytic

system

into

your

Buck

Stove

can

eliminate

up to 50-90%ofthe creosote produced

during

normal operation.

THERMOSTAT

After

the

thermostat

sits

dormant through an

off-healing

season, it

may

need to be

operated

in

the manual

setting

a few

limes

at the

startofa new heating season to break

itself

in.

IMPORTANT - The

following

explains

the

significant

functionsofsome

parts

in your

BUCK STOVE.

THERMOSTAT - The stove is equipped

with

three

thermostatically

controlled

blower

speeds. Under normal operation, the blower

will

operate on lowormedium. Whenever the

blower goes

into

high

automatically,

the stove has been overfired, but can be

quickly

cooled

by opening the

damper

and

closing

the drafts.

SIDE LINER - Reflects heat back

into

the fire for more

complete

combustion

and even·

Iy

distributes

the heat

throughout

the stove to

help

guard against firebox warpage.

MOTOR THERMAL·OUT - The

motorisdesigned

with

a thermal overload

function,

which

shuts

off

themotor

automatically

ifitbecomes overheated. This keeps the

motor's

elec·

trical

system

safe. The

motorisnot

designedtorun on

high

speed

continuollsly.

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