New Buck Corporation 32 User Manual

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MASONRY INSERT INSTALLATION/ SOLID 
FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE MODEL 32 (FP) 
 
1.  The Model 32 (FP) may be installed in a masonry fireplace. 
 
Minimum fireplace dimensions:  25 1/2" high, 21-1/2" wide, 13" deep. 
7"
20"
24"
12"
21-1/2"
25-1/2"
13"
24” TO COMBUSTIBLES 
Your new Buck Vent-Free gas heater may be installed in a Residential or *After-Market Mobile 
Home, where prohibited by state or local codes. 
 
 
*After-Market:  Completion of sale.  Not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer. 
 
This appliance is for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.  Not convertible 
for use with other gases.
 
2.  Minimum dimensions sidewall and mantel: 
 
Sidewall-not less than 5" See Figure 1. 
 Mantel-not 
less 
than 16"  See Figure 1.
 
3.  Center Model 32  in masonry fireplace.  Position front of heater even with front of fireplace 
chamber if possible.
 
4.  Place  side trim panels flat against the fireplace.  Draw a vertical reference line along the 
inside edge of the trim panel.
 
5.  Place top trim panel on top of unit.  Draw reference line for mounting on lower edge of pane 
NOTE: The installer of this appliance must mechanically (peel and stick) attach the marking 
supplied with this unvented appliance before installing to the inside of the firebox of the solid-
fuel burning fireplace or listed ventless firebox enclosure into which the unvented fireplace in-
sert is installed. See the example of the marking on page 18 of this manual.
 
 
CAUTION:  Cutting any sheet-metal parts of the solid-fuel burning fireplace or listed ventless 
enclosure in which the unvented fireplace is to be installed is prohibited.
 
 
NOTE:  “If the factory-built fireplace has no gas access hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1.5 
inch (37.5) diameter or less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the firebox in a 
proper workmanlike manner. This access hole must be plugged with non-combustible insulation 
after the gas supply line has been installed.” 
 “Refractory, glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and solid-fuel log grates (if applicable) can 
be removed from the fireplace before installing the unvented fireplace insert.” 
“Smoke shelves shields and baffles may be removed if attached by mechanical fasteners.” 
 
42” 
LEFT SIDE 
RIGHT SIDE 
FRONT 
WARNING: Before installing in a 
solid-fuel burning fireplace, the chim-
ney flue and firebox must be cleaned of 
soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by 
a qualified chimney cleaner.” 
 
NOTE: Any outside air ducts and / or 
ash dumps in the fireplace shall be per-
manently closed at time of appliance 
installation. 
 
“WARNING: Any glass doors shall be 
fully opened when appliance is in opera-
tion.” 
16” 
5” 
WA
LL 
CEILING 
Figure 1 
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