BuckMaster EMBER VISION 100 SERIES User manual

MODEL EMBER VISION 100 AND 200 SERIES
EMBER VISION 100 SERIES VENT-FREE OR VENTED 24”(OAK) GAS LOG SET
EMBER VISION 200 SERIES VENT-FREE OR VENTED 30”(OAK) GAS LOG SET
FOR NATURAL OR LIQUID PETROLEUM (L.P.)
WITH OPTIONAL HEAT SHIELD MODEL 19HS
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or propane) gas. Field conversion is not permitted.
WARNING: If the following information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
-DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
* Do not try to light any appliance.
* Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
* Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
* If you cannot reach the gas supplier, call the fire department.
-Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
-This appliance is intended for supplemental heating.
This is an unvented and vented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate air for combustion and ventilation must be provided. Refer to Section V, page 20.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases.
New Buck Corporation
200 Ethan Allen Drive
P.O. Box 69
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
www.buckstove.com Revised November 2019
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I: Safety Information...................................................................................................1
SECTION II: Residential Installation-Unvented Gas Logs .......................................................4
Clearances......................................................................................................................................5
Gas Connection..............................................................................................................................5
Preparing Log Kit ..........................................................................................................................6
Log Placement ...............................................................................................................................7
Gas Pressure Check .......................................................................................................................8
Lighting Instructions......................................................................................................................9
Flame Check ................................................................................................................................13
Heat Output..................................................................................................................................13
SECTION III: Installation-Heat Shield .......................................................................................14
Replacement Parts Heat Shield...................................................................................................15
Wiring Diagram...........................................................................................................................16
SECTION IV: Installation-Permanently Located After Market Manufactured Home ...............17
SECTION V: Producing Adequate Air For Combustion And Ventilation .................................17
Ventilation Air For Combustion And Ventilation From Inside ..................................................20
Ventilation Air For Combustion And Ventilation From Outdoors .............................................21
SECTION VI: Vented Logs ........................................................................................................22
Important Safeguards...................................................................................................................24
Cleaning.......................................................................................................................................24
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................... 22-29
Servicing and Replacement Parts .......................................................................................... 30-31
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................32
Owner Registration Card ..............................................................................................Back Cover

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SECTION I
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY AND
COMPLETELY BEFORE TRYING TO ASSEMBLE, OPERATE, OR SERVICE THE
APPLIANCE. IMPROPER USE OF THESE LOGS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH FROM BURNS, FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING.
 NOTE: When burning any unit or appliance that combust fuel for heat, such as
coal, oil, wood or natural and (L.P.) liquid petroleum gas. We highly recommend
the use of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or
nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once!
Turn off gas. Have burner serviced. Some people (such as pregnant women, persons with heart
or lung disease, persons with anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high
altitudes) are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. Make certain you understand and
read all Warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation
of these logs.
1. Install log set only in a solid-fuel-burning masonry fireplace or U.L. listed pre-
fabricated fireplace constructed of non-combustible materials.
2. The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
3. This appliance may be installed in an After Market* Manufactured (Mobile) Home, where
not prohibited by state or local codes.
(* After Market: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer.)
NOTE: This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
NOTE:See Section IV for Mobile Home Installation, and Section V for Air For Combustion
And Ventilation.
IMPORTANT: VENT-FREE HEATERS ADD MOISTURE TO THE AIR. ALTHOUGH
THIS IS BENEFICIAL, INSTALLING HEATER IN ROOMS WITHOUT ADEQUATE
VENTILATION MAY CAUSE MILDEW TO FORM FROM TOO MUCH MOISTURE.
4. Never install the log set:
-in a recreational vehicle.
-where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 42" from the
front of the heater.
-in high traffic areas or in windy areas.
NOTE: This log set complies with both the ANSI Z21.11.2-2016“Unvented Room Heater”
and ANSI Z21.60-2017. CSA 2.26-2017 Decorative Appliance For “Solid Fuel Burning
Fireplace”.
WARNING: ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE
DANGEROUS.

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5. Two models are available. One specific model for propane (LP), and one for natural gas.
Use the correct gas type for your home. This unit is not field convertible.
6. If these gas logs are for use with propane gas, do not place propane supply tank(s) inside
any structure. Locate propane supply tank(s) outdoors.
7. If you smell gas:
-Shut off gas supply.
-Do not try to light any appliance.
-Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
-Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
-If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
8. This heater shall not be installed in unusually tight construction unless provisions are
provided for adequate air for combustion and ventilation . See Section V “Producing Adequate
Air For Combustion And Ventilation”, page 20.
9. Surface of gas logs becomes very hot when operating. Keep children and adults away from
hot surface. Gas logs will remain hot for some time after shutdown. Allow surface to
cool before touching.
10. Never place any objects on these gas logs.
11. These gas logs MUST NOT BE USED with glass doors in the closed position.
12. If equipped, fresh air damper must be closed permanently.
13. Keep appliance area clean and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids. Keep burner and control compartment clean.
See Installation and Operating Instructions accompanying heater.
14. If burner shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh outside air. If burner keeps
shutting off, have unit serviced.
15. An unvented room heater having input rating of more than 10,000 BTU per hour shall not
be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
16. Maintain clearance around air openings.
WARNING
This appliance is equipped for (natural or propane) gas.
Field conversion is not permitted.

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17. Do not use the appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
18. Turn off the gas logs and let cool before servicing.
19. The logs are made of light weight refractory. Hold both ends of the logs when removing or
replacing.
20. Make sure any safety screen or guard (if any) that was removed for servicing is in place
before operating gas logs.
21. Strong drafts, such as a ceiling fan placed directly in front of the fireplace, may create
sooting. Sooting may discolor walls.
22. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The heater and the gas
logs should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
materials, etc. It is important that the control compartment, burners, and circulating air
passageways of these gas logs be kept clean and clear.
23. Do not use these gas logs for burning trash or cooking. Never place matches, paper,
garbage, or any other material on top of logs or into the flames.
24. Do not install or operate these gas logs in areas where impurities in the air exist (such as
tobacco smoke and heavy cooking grease). Particles from impurities may discolor walls.
25. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi
(3.5 kPa).
26. The appliance must be isolated from the gas piping system by closing its individual manual
shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal
to or less than 1/2 PSIG.
27. Any outside air ducts and/or ash dumps in the fireplace shall be permanently closed at time
of appliance installation.
28. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from
furniture and draperies.
29. Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance.
WARNING: State or local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented
configuration. Check your state on local codes.

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SECTION II
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION OF GAS LOGS
FIREPLACE PREPARATION
The fireplace needs to be prepared before installing the gas logs.
A. Turn off the gas supply to the fireplace.
B. Any outside air ducts on the fireplace shall be permanently closed at the time of the appliance
installation.
“WARNING: BEFORE INSTALLING IN A SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE, THE
CHIMNEY FLUE AND FIREBOX MUST BE CLEANED OF SOOT, CREOSOTE, ASHES
AND LOOSE PAINT BY A QUALIFIED CHIMNEY CLEANER.”
“WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FANS TO BLOW DIRECTLY INTO THE FIREPLACE.
AVOID ANY DRAFTS THAT ALTER BURNER FLAME PATTERN.”
LOCATION
Centrally locate the gas logs in the fireplace. Place them deep enough into the fireplace to accomplish
adequate draft (if use as a vented gas log set is planned). Ensure that the front of the logs sit inside the
front edge of the fireplace.
For your convenience, we have furnished two holes in the rear bottom bar of the burner base to fasten
it to the floor if you deem it necessary.
NOTE: IF THE EXISTING FIREPLACE IS EQUIPPED WITH A SCREEN IT MUST BE IN PLACE
WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS OPERATING. THE SCREEN SHALL HAVE ADEQUATE OPENING
(S) FOR INTRODUCTION OF AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION.
NOTE: MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE FOR PURPOSE OF SERVICING, PROPER
INSTALLATION, AND OPERATION.
NOTE: WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED ON CARPETING, TILE OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, OTHER THAN WOOD FLOORING, THE APPLIANCE SHALL BE
INSTALLED ON A METAL OR WOOD PANEL EXTENDING THE FULL WIDTH AND DEPTH OF
THE APPLIANCE.
*WARNING: Canopy model number MAPSFPC must be used at the fire-
place opening. (Can be obtained from your local dealer or purchased from
the factory.)
Mantel Minimum Clearances for a listed Zero Clearance Firebox or a Masonry Fireplace.
Minimum Clearances Without Canopy
Minimum Clearances With Canopy
DISCRIPTION
DATEREV. BY APRVD
J.GLENN
2-2-00 11 GA. C.R.
UPPER HEAT SHIELD
M.BEASTON
N.T.S.
21 1/2" X 9 1/2" 22 PS220012
NEW RELEASE
M.B.DATE
4”
17”
0” To 6”
WALL ANGLED MANTEL
19”
19”
6” To 10”
10” To 12”
WALL FLAT MANTEL
4”
18”
20”
21”
0” To 6”
6” To 10”
10” To 12”
WALL FLAT MANTEL
21”
21”
21”
0” To 6”
6” To 10”
10” To 12”
Figure 1.

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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR INSTALLATION ONLY IN A SOLID FUEL
BURNING MASONRY OR UL127 FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE OR IN A LISTED
VENTLESS FIREBOX ENCLOSURE.
IT HAS BEEN DESIGN CERTIFIED FOR THESE INSTALLATIONS. EXCEPTION: DO
NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE IN A FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE THAT
INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS STATING IT HAS NOT BEEN TESTED OR SHOULD NOT
BE USED WITH UNVENTED GAS LOGS.
INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES
To ensure a safe installation into an existing solid fuel burning fireplace, the following instructions
must be carefully followed.
NOTE: Gas control knobs are located on right side facing unit.
1) Side wall Minimum Clearances:
Clearance from the right and left side of the fireplace opening to any adjacent
combustible wall should not be less than 4".
2) Ceiling Clearances:
The ceiling height should not be less than 42" from the top of the fireplace opening.
3) Mantel Minimum Clearances:
For clearances from top of heater to mantel or mantel supports see Figure 1.
4) Front Minimum Clearances:
No objects should be placed within 24" from the front of the fireplace opening. .
MINIMUM FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS FOR EMBER VISION 100 AND 200 SERIES LOG
SET MANUFACTURED BY NEW BUCK CORPORATION FOR SOLID FUEL BURNING
FIREPLACE OR MASONRY FIREPLACE AND PREFAB OR MANUFACTURED
FIREPLACES.
HEIGHT OF WIDTH OF WIDTH AT DEPTH OF
OPENING OPENING REAR FIREPLACE
MODEL 100 AT FRONT
E.V. 24” Logs 17" 32" 26" 15”
MODEL 200
E.V. 30” Logs 17" 34" 26" 15”
NOTE: When using logset with The Model 19HS heat shield see page 16 for clearances.
WARNING: ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE
DANGEROUS.
WARNING: Cutting any sheet metal parts of the solid-fuel burning fireplace or listed
ventless firebox enclosure in which the unvented fireplace insert (log set) is to be installed is
prohibited.
NOTE: Smoke shelves, shields and baffles may be removed if attached by mechanical
fasteners. NOTE: Refractory, glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and solid-fuel log grates
(if applicable) can be removed from the fire place before installing the unvented fireplace
insert.
WARNING: Any glass doors shall be fully opened when the appliance is in operation.
GAS CONNECTION
Check gas type. Use only the type of gas indicated on the valve rating plate. If the type of gas listed
on the plate is not your type of gas supply, DO NOT INSTALL. Contact your dealer for proper
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Always use an external regulator for all LP heaters to reduce the supply tank pressure to a maximum of 13"
W.C. This is in addition to the regulator furnished with the heater.
Warning: Connection directly to an unregulated LP tank can cause an explosion.
The normal gas connection is 3/8" N.P.T. made at the right side facing the log set. If a left side connection is
desired, the connecting pipe may be routed under the rear of the burner base to terminate at the right hand
side for connection to the inlet of the valve.
NOTE: The connecting pipe must be internally tinned copper tubing for use with natural gas. Test for leaks
using a solution of soap and water after completing the connection. DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME.
NOTE: If the factory-built fireplace has no gas access hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1.5 inch
(37.5mm) diameter or less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the fire box in a proper
workmanlike manner. This access hole must be plugged with non-combustible insulation after the gas
supply line has been installed.
PREPARING LOG KIT
Open the cartons containing the Burner Base and the logs. Inside one of the cartons you will find the Burner
Base. The logs are boxed separately.
MODEL E.V. 200 SERIES: 1)Rear Log, 2)Middle Log, 3)Left Top Middle Log, 4)Right Top Middle Log
5)Left Front Log 6)Right Front Log 7)Glowing Embers in front of 5 & 6 logs.
WARNING: POSITIONING OF LOGS IS VERY CRITICAL (See Figure 2 Page 7).
LOG PLACEMENT FOR E.V.100 Series 24” OAK or PINE LOG SET and 200 Series 30” OAK LOG SET:
1) Place rear log #1 on rear log supports. The log has alignment notches on each rear corner.
2) Place Middle log #2 in front of the rear burner tube and then move the log forward. The log should seat just
behind the brass knob(s), located in the middle section of the base between the rear burner tube and the front
burner pan.
3) Place Left Top Middle log #3 on the pins located on the left top section of Middle log #2.
4) Place Right Top Middle log #4 on the pins located on the right top section of Middle log #2.
5) Place Left Front log #5 on the locator pins located on the left middle section of the front burner pan.
6) Place Right Front log #6 on the locator pins located on the right middle section of the front burner pan.
7) Provided with your log set is a package of Glowing Embers (rock wool). Open the package and tare off small
pieces of the wool material and place it over the small holes (ports) located on the front burner pan in front of logs
#5 and #6. Cover the entire section of holes (ports). *Replacement of loose (Glowing Embers) must be
purchased from the original manufacturer and application of excess loose material may adversely affect
performance of the heater.
NOTE: Wash your hands immediately after coming in contact with the wool material. The wool can cause
slight itching or burning, avoid any contact with eyes.
WARNING: All previously applied loose material must be removed prior to replacement.
8) Provided with the OAK log sets are two logs, #8 and #9 logs. Place #8 against the left front edge of the front
burner and #9 against the right front edge. Each log has a groove on the back side to place the log. These logs do
not have to be used if not desired.
Solid fuels shall not be burned in the same fireplace where an unvented room heater has been installed.
NOTE: The following label has been provided with this appliance and must be read and then attached to the
floor of the fireplace or firebox area beneath the appliance. The label is a peel and stick label. Make sure the
area is cleaned before attaching the label to it.
WARNING: This solid-fuel burning fireplace or listed ventless enclosure has been converted for use with an
unvented fireplace insert only. A solid-fuel burning fireplace cannot be used for burning wood or solid fuels
unless all original parts have been replaced, and the fireplace re-approved by the authority having jurisdic-
tion. A ventless firebox enclosure cannot be used with an unvented gas log unless all original parts have been
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WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts
specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury.
DISCRIPTION
DATEREV. BY APRVD
#1
#7
LOG PLACEMENT FOR EMBER VISION
OAK - 100 SERIES 24” AND 200 SERIES 30” LOG SET
Apply loose material per instructions manual. DO NOT apply extra material or material not sup-
plied with the heater. Replace only with material from your Buck Stove dealer or from New Buck
Corporation.
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#8
#9
Figure 2.