New Buck Corporation 20 Room Heater Troubleshooting, Heater Related Problems, Follow New Buck

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Backpuffing-A hot combustor (above 1400o F) can sometimes act like a glow plug (spontaneous combustion ignitor). Usually the wood gas-to-air mixture is either too lean or too rich to form a highly flammable mixture. There are times when this mixture is just right within the firebox during the normal burning process. If the combustor is running at or above the ignition temperature of the mixture, spontaneous combustion will result, causing the stove to vent puffs of smoke.

Non-UniformFlow-Non-uniform flow causes the combustor to heat and cool unevenly and is a result of fuel- loading configuration. This occurs when the flow pattern of the fire is concentrated on one side of the combustor. This condition causes thermal stress within the ceramic, resulting in cracking.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Operation of any wood heater can create problems. While the use of a catalytic-combustor equipped stove will substantially lessen some of these problems—such as creosote formation—other traditional wood-heater problems may remain.

The following guidelines apply to operation of all wood heaters, with problems related to catalytic heaters addressed where appropriate.

HEATER RELATED PROBLEMS

 

Problem

 

Possible Cause

 

Solution

1.

Sluggish heater performance

1.

Obstruction in chimney

1.

Check for and remove

 

 

2.

Improperly sealed trim kit

 

obstruction

 

 

2.

Check trim kit gasketing seal

 

 

 

or direct connect kit

 

to fireplace and gasket as nec-

 

 

 

 

 

essary to seal unit. Gasket

 

 

 

 

 

under stove if needed. Check

 

 

 

 

 

seal of direct connect and

 

 

3.

Manual damper in chimney

 

correct.

 

 

3.

Open manual damper and

 

 

 

is closed

 

wire shut with stainless steel

 

 

4.

Closing bypass or exhaust

 

wire or remove damper.

 

 

4.

Follow New Buck

 

 

 

damper too soon

 

instructions for proper firing

 

 

5.

Wet or unseasoned wood

 

procedures.

 

 

5.

Burn dry, seasoned wood

 

 

 

being burned

 

 

 

 

6.

Too much wood added to

6.

Add small amounts of wood

 

 

 

too few coals

 

to small coal beds. Once a

 

 

 

 

 

good bed of coals has been

 

 

 

 

 

established more wood can be

 

 

7.

Dislodged stove parts

 

added.

 

 

7.

Check all movable heater

 

 

8.

Poor chimney draft

 

parts. Replace if necessary.

 

 

8.

See section in “Chimney-

 

 

9.

Combustor is plugged

 

Related Problems”

 

 

9.

See section in “Combustor-

 

 

 

 

 

Related Problems”

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Drop in Overall Efficiency

1.

Cold, windy weather

1.

Weather stripping, caulking,

 

 

2.

Burning wet, pitchy or

 

insulation, storm windows

 

 

2.

Burn quality wood available

 

 

 

spongy wood

 

in your area

 

 

3.

Combustor not in operating

3.

Close bypass or engage

 

 

 

mode

 

combustor when temperatures

 

 

 

 

 

are high enough and

 

 

4.

Combustor not functioning

 

stabilized

 

 

4.

See “Combustor-Related

 

 

 

 

 

Problems”

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Contents Page Table of Contents Page Room Heater Features Operating ControlsCatalyst Warranty Achieving Catalytic LIGHT-OFF When RefuelingEPA Compliance Status Catalyst EquippedCatalyst Monitoring Maintain Proper DraftASH Removal Do Not Over-fire This HeaterMasonry Insert Installation Installation Precautions Fireplace InsertAlternate Floor Protectors Materials Minimum ClearancesMaterial Required Thickness Possible Tools Needed for Installation Required Fireplace DimensionsInstallation Preparation Page Mounting Trim Panels Final Check Residential Freestanding Room Heater Installation Installation PrecautionWall Installation Corner Installation Floor ProtectionTools for Installation Preparing the Stove for InstallationCeiling Exit Using Single Wall Pipe Preparing the Room Heater LocationChimney 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 PRE-FAB Insert Installation Minimum Clearances Installation PreparationInstallation Precautions PRE-FAB Fireplace InsertHeater Preparation Minimum Clearance to Combustibles IncreaserPage Wood Heater Safety Safety PrecautionsBuilding a Fire OperationModel 20 Operation Align where handle rod exits face of air vent Operating and Safety Hints Helpful 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 Catalytic Troubleshooting ContentsDefinitions Possible Problems Troubleshooting Heater Related ProblemsProblem Possible Cause Solution Follow New BuckProblem Possible Cause Solution Problem Possible Cause CHIMNEY-RELATED ProblemsProblem Possible Cause Less than Greater Inches Than COMBUSTOR-RELATED Problems Within a combustor can Safety Notice NEW Buck CorporationThis is not a Fireplace PI-ZC20660Residential Installations Parts Requirements Installation PrecautionsListed NEW Buck Corp Model Part Description DescriptionThrough Ceiling Through Cathedral Selecting a Chimney Installation and LocationCeiling Framing Construction and Installation Page ZC20/Model Alternate Floor Protectors Materials Factors of Alternate MaterialsTOP Front Trim Panel Mobile Home Installations Parts RequirementsCorner 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 Warranty Time Periods ProcedureProducts not Covered NEW Buck Corporation