New Buck Corporation 20 Room Heater manual Catalytic Troubleshooting, Contents

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SECTION IX

CATALYTIC TROUBLESHOOTING

CONTENTS

Definitions

Possible Problems

Plugging

Extreme Temperatures

Flow Restrictions

Creosote Build-up

Chemical Deactivation

Excessive Handling

Condensation in Chimney

Backpuffing

Non-uniform flow

Troubleshooting

Heater Related Problems

1.Sluggish Heater Performance

2.Drop in Overall Efficiency

3.High Fuel Consumption

4.Backpuffing

5.Smoke Rollout When Heater Door Is Opened

6.Low Catalytic Temperature

7.Creosote Running From Draft Inlet Openings

Chimney-Related Problems

1.Creosote Accumulation

2.Tar and Liquid Creosote Leaking from Metal Flue Joints

3.Heavy Concentration of Smoke Leaving Chimney

4.Rusted or Corroded Flue Parts

5.Odor

6.Poor-Drafting Chimney

Combustor-Related Problems

1.Plugging

2.Catalyst Peeling

3.Chemical Deactivation

4.Catalyst Masking

5.Substrate Cracking-Thermal

6.Substrate Cracking-Mechanical

7.Substrate Crumbling

8.Color Variations

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Contents Page Table of Contents Page Operating Controls Room Heater FeaturesAchieving Catalytic LIGHT-OFF When Refueling Catalyst WarrantyEPA Compliance Status Catalyst EquippedMaintain Proper Draft Catalyst MonitoringASH Removal Do Not Over-fire This HeaterFireplace Insert Masonry Insert Installation Installation PrecautionsAlternate Floor Protectors Materials Minimum ClearancesMaterial Required Thickness Possible Tools Needed for Installation Required Fireplace DimensionsInstallation Preparation Page Mounting Trim Panels Final Check Installation Precaution Residential Freestanding Room Heater InstallationFloor Protection Wall Installation Corner InstallationPreparing the Stove for Installation Tools for InstallationPreparing the Room Heater Location Ceiling Exit Using Single Wall PipeChimney Determining the Chimney LocationWall Exit into Metal Tee-Box Wall Exit Into Masonry Using Single Wall PipeFlue Exit Ceiling Final Check Sleeping Room Mobile Home Room Heater InstallationModel Wall Installation Preparing the Heater for Installation Protective PAD Outside AIR Pedestal KIT Outside AIR Duct Rain CAP Minimum Clearances Installation Preparation PRE-FAB Insert InstallationInstallation Precautions PRE-FAB Fireplace InsertHeater Preparation Increaser Minimum Clearance to CombustiblesPage Safety Precautions Wood Heater SafetyBuilding a Fire OperationModel 20 Operation Align where handle rod exits face of air vent Helpful Hints Operating and Safety HintsTips on Fire Burning Type Ease Coaling Amount Wood Starting Qualities SparksCleaning the Heater Preventive Maintenance / Parts ReplacementCatalytic Inspection Catalyst Replacement Off-Season Replacement Recommended Door Gasket Replacement Cold Heater Page Contents Catalytic TroubleshootingDefinitions Possible Problems Heater Related Problems TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Solution Follow New BuckProblem Possible Cause Solution CHIMNEY-RELATED Problems Problem Possible CauseProblem Possible Cause Less than Greater Inches Than COMBUSTOR-RELATED Problems Within a combustor can NEW Buck Corporation Safety NoticeThis is not a Fireplace PI-ZC20660Installation Precautions Residential Installations Parts RequirementsListed NEW Buck Corp Model Part Description DescriptionThrough Ceiling Through Cathedral Selecting a Chimney Installation and LocationCeiling Framing Construction and Installation Page ZC20/Model Factors of Alternate Materials Alternate Floor Protectors MaterialsTOP Front Trim Panel Parts Requirements Mobile Home InstallationsCorner Interior Location Rain CAP Storm MAX Factors of Alternate Materials Cleaning the Unit Chimney Cleaning Preventive Maintenance Safety Precautions ChimneyCREOSOTE-FORMATION and Need for Removal Procedure Warranty Time PeriodsProducts not Covered NEW Buck Corporation