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INSTRUCTION FREESTANDING, MASONRY INSERT, AND BUCKMATE INSERT
MODEL 26000-B STOVE
MODEL 27000-B STOVE
MODEL 28000 STOVE (Not UL Listed)
MODEL ZC-2-01
UTILE BUCKMATE
MODEL ZC-3-01 REGULAR BUCKMATE
MODEL Fp·201 FIREPLACE FEATURES
INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE
OPERATION PREPARATION SAFETY
SAFETY NOTICE
If this stove Is not properly installed, ahouse fire may result. For your safety, follow
the Installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and
Installation inspection requirements In
your area.
f(}\l This symbol on the nameplate means the product is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL Standard
~ No. 737 Fireplace Stoves) File No. MH 11032, (UL Standard Nos. 1482, 737, 127) File No. MH 13684.
SMM-01-001-A5
SMM-01-002-A5
EFFECTIVE 05/0 1/1987

SECTION II
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION Inside Cover
BUCK STOVE FEATURES 2
SECTION IMASONRY INSERT INSTALLATION 4
MINIMUM CLEARANCES 5
REQUIRED FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS 6
TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION 6
INSTALLATION PREPARATION 7
POSITIONING THE BUCK STOVE 7
MOUNTING THE TRIM PANELS 7
SEALING THE TRIM PANELS
11
FINAL STEP 11
FINAL CHECK , , 12
FREE·STANDING INSTALLATION 13
MINIMUM CLEARANCES 14
TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION 23
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
!' ,23
DETERMINING THE CHIMNEY LOCATION
24
FINAL CHECK 25
SECTION III
SECTION IV
SECTION V
SECTIION
VI
BUCKMATE INSERT INSTALLATION 28
PARTS REQUIREMENTS 30
PREPARATION AND CONSTRUCTION ,32
ZC·2·01/26000·B LITTLE INSTRUCTIONS
34
ZC-3-01/27000-B REGULAR AND ZC-3·01lFP-201 INSTRUCTIONS 38
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
44
FINISHING , , .. 45
STACK INSTALLATION 46
Fp·201 OPERATION AND INSTALLATION OF GAS LOGS 48
FP-201 REMOVAU27000-B STOVE INSTALLATION
.49
SAFETY 51
CHIMNEy 50
WOOD STOVE SAFETY , 52
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 52
OPERATION 53
BUILDING AFIRE
54
GUIDE TO THE BURNING QUALITIES OF WOOD 55
COAL BURNING 56
HELPFUL HINTS 57
MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 58
STOVE
59
CLEANING THE STOVE 59'
GLASS DOORS 59
CREOSOTE-Formation and Need for Removal 60
WARRANTY Back Cover
Page 1

The BUCK STOVE Models 26000·B, 27000·B, and 28000 are safe and efficient heating systems
which utilize either wood or Bituminous coal
as fuel.
The installation and operating instructions found in this manual have been developed through
extensive laboratory testing and in the field experience. The procedures outlined MUST
be
followed exactly to ensure asafe and operational installation as well as to validate your war·
ranty.
Throughout the manual you will see this
symbolAThiS indicates areas of importance regard-
ing safety. Please make aspecial note of these areas. Read these
instructions carefully
before installing your BUCK STOVE and keep them with your important papers for future
reference.
FIGURE 1PHYSICAL FEATURES
INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFAC·
TURER'S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT
CONNECT THIS UNIT TO ACHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE.
Page 2

BUCK STOVE FEATURES
Before attempting to install or operate your BUCK STOVE, It is agood idea to familiarize
yourself with the features and operating controls of the stove. (Figure 1)
OPERATING CONTROLS
1. DAMPER: The damper contrails located In the center of the stove, just underthe stove top.
Ilis operated by lifting up on the control handle, and then pushing or pulling the handle. When
the handle is lowered, the
control locks Into position. The damper Is fUlly open when the con·
trol is pushed if" and fully closed when the handle is pulled oul. The damper must be opened
before the
doors are opened.
2. DOOR HANDLES: The door handles on the BUCK STOVE are air cooled and shielded. The
handle on the right hand
door latches the doors shut, while the left hand handle is fixed. To
open the doors, rotate the right handle up, or
counter clockwise one quarter turn, and pull the
doors open. The doors are closed and locked by reversing the procedure.
3. BLOWER CONTROL: The blower control switch is located on the lower right side of the
stove front. This
switch controls the functioning of the builtin fan. In the "MANUAL" position,
the
blower operates continuously; in the" AUTOMATIC" position, the blower is controlled by
an internal
thermostat in the stove which reacts to the temperature of the air between the
stove walls. The speed
of the blower is then dependent primarily on the size of the fire in the
firebox.
A CAUTIONI DO NOT unplug the blower during stove operation!
4. DRAFT CONTROLS: The primary air draft controls are located on the lower portion of the
doors. They are operated by
sliding the controls to uncover more or less of the draft air inlets.
Aknob is provided which is used to operate the
control and also serves a locking function. The
control is locked into position by screwing it in until it is snug.
5. UPPER WARM AIR OUTLET: Provides heat extraction from the top surface of the stove.
6. UPPER TRIM PANEL: Seals the fireplace against soot and ash, and prevents warm room
air from escaping up the chimney on masonry insert.
7. DECORATIVE BRASS KNOBS: Adds an attractive accent to the stove's appearance.
8. GOLD TRIM: Same as
brass knobs for masonry inserl.
9. SIDE TRIM PANEL (2): Same as top trim panel for masonry insert.
10. AIR INLET: Allows cooler room air to be circulated through the blower and back into the
warm air chamber
of the stove.
11. SIDE WARM AIR OUTLET (2): Extracts heat from the sides of the firebox.
12. STAND: Elevates free standing stove for safety and a beautiful appearance.
13. DOORS: Provides an "airtight" feature. The doors allow amuch higher burning efficiency
than can be obtained with an open firebox.
14. LOWER WARM AIR VENT: Extracts heat from the bottom of the firebox. It is aprimary part
of the patented air flow pattern of the BUCK STOVE.
15. HEARTH PLATE: Offers protection from spilling ashes and cinders on the fireplace hearth.
It also separates the warm air outlet from the primary draft air.
16. SMOKE HOOD OR VISOR: Helps trap any smoke which escapes when the doors are open-
ed too rapidly. After !tle doors are opened. the natural draft of the stove will pull the smoke
back inside.
17. POWER CORD: Provides electrical power 10 operate the blower.
18. STACK: Chimney connector for free standing stove.
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SECTION I
MASONRY INSERT INSTALLATION
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When the Buck Stove is to be installed as an insert, the approprii:Hci kit
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Buck 28000
Page 4

SECTION I: INSTALLATION
AALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN
ARE
MINIMUM ALLOWED
FOR WARRANTY
FIGURE 1INSTALLED
MINIMUM CLEARANCES
Minimum Clearances:
The BUCK STOVE fireplace Models 26000-B, 27000-8 and 28000 are intended for installation
in accordance with the standard for chimneys, fireplaces, vents. and solid-fuel burning appliances,
NFPA-211 code. BUCK STOVES are NOT intended for use with afactory-built metal fireplace.
See Section III for Buck Stove/BuckMate Installation Instructions. The applicable parts of this
code are:
1. The chimney must be of masonry construction with an open cross-sectional area of at least
50 square inches (7-1/4" x7-114" square or 8" round.)
2. The hearth must be of masonry construction and must extend aminimum of 16" in front of
the fireplace opening and aminimum of 8" to either side of the fireplace opening.
3. There must be aminimum of 8" between the side of the masonry fireplace opening and any
combustible materials, or
16" between the BUCK STOVE firebox opening and any combustible
materials. If there is not
16" from the front of the BUCK STOVE firebox opening and the front
of the masonry hearth, afloor protector must
be used in front of the hearth to protect combusti-
ble materials. The floor protector
is to be of non-combustible. inorganic material equal to 3/8"
thick millboard having athermal conductivity of K=0.84 BTU/PHoF inches and must measure
38" wide. The minimum clearances for the fireplace model are shown in Figure 1.
4. If your fireplace has wood trim above it, or awood mantel. it must be located so there is at
least 20" between tile top of the BUCK STOVE and any part of the trim or mantel including
supports. This can be reduced to
18" (See Figure 2). If amodified trim kit is used (examples
shown
in Figure 8, Page 9and Bending Modification Tips for Modified Trim Kit, Page 10.)
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FIGURE 2
NOTE:
Hearth Extension must be 38" wide )(
~" thick non·combustible inorganic
material equal to ~ .. thick millboard
having a thermal conductivity of
K =0.84
BTU/P HO F inches
Depth Dimension is determined by
Depth
of Masonry Hearth.
AALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN
ARE MINIMUM ALLOWED
FOR WARRANTY
INSTALLED MINIMUM CLEARANCES
TO WOOD
TRIM WITH MODIFIED TRIM KIT
REQUIRED FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS
The minimum and/or maximum fireplace dimensions for the installation of aBUCK STOVE
are:
FIREPLACE MODEL
26000-B Little Buck
27000-B Regular Buck
28000 Big Buck
HEIGHT
22114-29"
24%·31"
26%·33"
WIDTH
30-40"
34-44"
37-41"
DEPTH (MIN)
17"
17"
17"
TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION
If you decide to install your own stove, there are several hand tools you will need to do the job.
If you
do not already have them, they are readily available at most hardware stores.
Hack saw
Caulking gun
Large adjustable wrench (may not be needed)
Drop
cloths or newspapers
Vacuum
cleaner or Whisk broom
Flashlight
1tube of RTV silicone. Code 103 or 106, or high temperature rubber cement rated between 450°
-600°F.
7/32" drill bit and
drill
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INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Fireplace
1. Locate furniture and other materials away from the front of the fireplace to allow free
access to the fireplace.
2. Cover the hearth and adjacent floor areas with the drop cloths to protect from soiling
or marring the surfaces.
3. Remove the existing fireplace damper plate.
4. Thoroughly clean the fireplace of ashes and soot.
5. Check the chimney and smoke chamber for excessive bUildups of creosote or soot.
Also, check
fOf, obstructions, such as bird nest. If the chimney is excessively dirty,
clean it, or have someone clean
it professionally BEFORE installing or using the
BUCK STOVE.
Stove Preparation
1. Remove the protective plastic wrapping from the stove.
2. Inspect the stove for any obvious physical damage.
3. Plug the power cord into a115 VAC outlet to test the motor and fan. Place the blower
control in the
"MANUAL" position to test.
4. Check the primary air draft controls to ensure that they slide freely and will lock
into position when the control knobs are tightened.
5. Check the operation of the damper control to ensure that it will open and close
properly.
6. Open and remove the doors and firedogs from the stove to facilitate installation.
FIGURE 4PREPARING
GOLD TRIM
FIGURE 3STOVE POSITIONING
Cut and Remove from
8ack Flange only.
POSITIONING THE BUCK STOVE
When positioning the stove, the following con-
ditions MUST be metl (See Figure
3)
1. The front of the damper opening must be
positioned BEHIND the rear edge of the lintel
to ensure proper draft. (See Figure
3)
2. The vertical plane of the fireplace front must
fall BEHIND the side cold air vent
on top of
the stove.
(In other words. it is possible to have
the stove too far
in as well as not far enough!)
3. Center the stove in the fireplace opening.
MOUNTING THE TRIM PANELS
After the BUCK STOVE is positioned. as
shown
in Figure 3, mark the mounting posi-
tion of the trim panels
as follows:
1. Set the top (long) trim panel
in place on top
of the stove. The panel should be flat against
the outside face of the fireplace, and standing
vertically. Mark along the lower edge of the
trim panel with apencil to make areference
line for mounting.
2. Set the side trim panels in place, again flat
against the face of the fireplace. Mark down
the inside edge of the trim panel to make a
vertical reference line.
3. Slide the BUCK STOVE out of the fireplace
far enough to work behind
the trim panel refer-
renee lines.
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4. Mount the side trim panels. (See Figure 5)
a. Position the trim panel on the reference
line.
b. Drill Mounting Holes in center of trim
panels
mounting brackets to allow for
adjustment in and out If necessary.
c. Mount the
trim panel using the self·tapp-
ing screw provided.
5. Ends of gold trim should be prepared for
easier insertion to touch stove
top In side and "'Ib
top trim panels. (See Figure 4)
6. Mount top trim panel and Insert gold trim. If
they overhang on each side trim panels, they FIGURE 5MOUNTING TRlrvi PANEL
should be marked and cut off for neater ap-
pearance. Gold trim can also be cut in this
step.
(See Figure
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