New Buck Corporation 20 Room Heater manual Problem Possible Cause, CHIMNEY-RELATED Problems

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Problem

Possible Cause

6.

Heater dampered down too

 

much

7.

Combustor not functioning

Solution

6.Ensure that proper air mixture and draft are available for wood pyrolysis to continue

7.See section on “Combustor- Related Problems”

7.Creosote Running From Draft Inlet Openings

1.Burning wet, pitchy woods

2.Burning too much wood in one load

3.Cool heater walls

1.Burn dry, seasoned wood

2.Burn reasonably sized loads so the combustor has a chance to burn the wood gases that are produced.

3.Keep a good bed of coals in the heater

CHIMNEY-RELATED PROBLEMS

1. Creosote Accumulation

1.

Leading bypass baffle plate

 

2.

Types and amounts of wood

 

 

burned

 

3.

Poorly insulated chimney

4. Combustor not functioning

1.Replace any damaged parts

2.Try not to burn pitchy wood Don’t overstuff the firebox, burn pieces of wood with an approximate diameter of 6” or larger

3.Replace single-walled metal chimneys with double-walled insulated chimney sections (Meet local codes) Install a chimney liner in a masonry chimney. (Meet local codes) In new installations utilize an interior chimney rather than an exterior one

4.See section on “Combustor- Related Problems”

2.Tar and Liquid Creosote Leaking From Metal Flue Joints

1.No chimney cap on chimney

2.Metal flue assembled improperly

3.Normal increase in moisture due to catalytic burning (Condenses on cool chimney walls)

1.Install a chimney cap

2.Top flue sections should be inserted into lower flue sections

3.Replace single-walled chimneys with doubled- walled insulated sections (Meet local codes) Install chimney liner in masonry chimney (Meet local codes) In new installations try to utilize an interior chimney rather than an exterior one.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Page Room Heater Features Operating ControlsEPA Compliance Status Catalyst WarrantyAchieving Catalytic LIGHT-OFF When Refueling Catalyst EquippedASH Removal Catalyst MonitoringMaintain Proper Draft Do Not Over-fire This HeaterMasonry Insert Installation Installation Precautions Fireplace InsertMinimum Clearances Alternate Floor Protectors MaterialsMaterial Required Thickness Required Fireplace Dimensions Possible Tools Needed for InstallationInstallation 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 InstallationChimney Ceiling Exit Using Single Wall PipePreparing the Room Heater Location Determining the Chimney LocationWall Exit Into Masonry Using Single Wall Pipe Wall Exit into Metal Tee-BoxFlue Exit Ceiling Final Check Mobile Home Room Heater Installation Sleeping RoomModel Wall Installation Preparing the Heater for Installation Protective PAD Outside AIR Pedestal KIT Outside AIR Duct Rain CAP Installation Precautions PRE-FAB Insert InstallationMinimum Clearances Installation Preparation PRE-FAB Fireplace InsertHeater Preparation Minimum Clearance to Combustibles IncreaserPage Wood Heater Safety Safety PrecautionsOperation Building a FireModel 20 Operation Align where handle rod exits face of air vent Tips on Fire Burning Operating and Safety HintsHelpful Hints Type Ease Coaling Amount Wood Starting Qualities SparksPreventive Maintenance / Parts Replacement Cleaning the HeaterCatalytic Inspection Catalyst Replacement Off-Season Replacement Recommended Door Gasket Replacement Cold Heater Page Catalytic Troubleshooting ContentsDefinitions Possible Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingHeater Related Problems 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 This is not a Fireplace Safety NoticeNEW Buck Corporation PI-ZC20660Listed NEW Buck Corp Model Part Description Residential Installations Parts RequirementsInstallation Precautions DescriptionSelecting a Chimney Installation and Location Through Ceiling Through CathedralCeiling 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 Preventive Maintenance Safety Precautions Chimney Chimney CleaningCREOSOTE-FORMATION and Need for Removal Products not Covered Warranty Time PeriodsProcedure NEW Buck Corporation