New Buck Corporation Heater Model 80 Achieving Catalytic Light-Offwhen Refueling, Ash Removal

ACHIEVING CATALYTIC LIGHT-OFF WHEN REFUELING

During the refueling and rekindling of a cool fire, or a fire that has burned down to the charcoal phase, operate the stove at a medium to high firing rate for about 15 minutes to ensure that the catalyst reaches approximately 600o F.

CATALYST MONITORING

It is important to periodically monitor the operation of the catalytic combustor to ensure that it is functioning properly, and to determine when it needs to be replaced. A non-functioning combustor will result in a loss of heating efficiency, and an increase in creosote and emissions.

This catalytic heater is equipped with the means to install a temperature probe to monitor catalyst operation. Properly functioning combustors typically maintain temperatures in excess of 1000o F. If catalyst temperatures are not in excess of 500o F refer to Catalyst Troubleshooting Section of this owner’s manual.

CAUTION AGAINST OVER-FIRING

Do Not Over-fire This Heater.

Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed heater design specifications can result in permanent damage to the heater and to the catalytic combustor.

ASH REMOVAL

Whenever ashes build up in the firebox and when the fire has burned down and cooled, remove excess ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately 1 inch deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed.

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. The ashes should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

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