New Buck Corporation Heater Model 80 User Manual

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EPA COMPLIANCE STATUS 
This manual describes the installation and operation of the New Buck Corporation, Model 80 wood heater.  These 
heaters meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Emission limits for wood heaters sold after July 1, 1992.  
Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from approximately 9,000 
to 40,300 BTU/hr for the Model 80. 
 
CATALYST EQUIPPED
 
 
This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor, which needs periodic inspection and replacement for proper 
operation.  It is against the law to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in 
this manual or if the catalytic element is deactivated or removed. 
 
CATALYST WARRANTY 
 
The combustor supplied with this heater is a 3 cell catalyst with an overall dimension of 2" x 6" x 7".  Consult the 
catalytic combustor warranty also supplied with this heater.  All warranty claims should be addressed to: 
Applied Ceramics 
Customer Service Department 
P.O. Box 29664 
Atlanta, GA   30359 
770-448-6888 
See enclosed catalyst warranty for instructions.  New Buck Corporation does not handle catalyst replacements.  
Customer can order direct form Applied Ceramics. 
 
PROPER FUEL SELECTION
 
 
This heater is designed to burn natural wood only.  Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result when 
burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods. 
 
DO NOT BURN:
 
 
Treated Wood                 Garbage                 Solvents                  Trash 
Coal                                 Cardboard             Colored Paper 
Burning treated wood, garbage, solvents, colored paper or trash may result in release of toxic fumes and may 
poison or render the catalytic combustor ineffective.   
 
Burning coal, cardboard, or loose paper can produce soot, or large flakes of char or fly ash that can coat the 
combustor, causing smoke spillage into the room and rendering the combustor ineffective. 
 
ACHIEVING CATALYTIC LIGHT-OFF
 
 
The temperature in the stove and the gases entering the combustor must be raised to between 500
F to 700
o
 F for 
catalytic activity to be initiated.  This can be determined with the use of a temperature monitor (TM-20). During the 
start up of a cold stove a medium to high firing rate must be maintained for about 20 minutes.  This ensures that the 
stove, catalyst, and fuel are all stabilized at proper operating temperatures.  Even though it is possible to have gas 
temperatures reach 600
F within two to three minutes after a fire is started, if the fire is allowed to die down 
immediately it may go out or the combustor may stop working.  If this happens open the damper to raise the 
temperature to activate the catalyst.  Once the combustor starts working, heat generated in it by burning the smoke 
will keep it working. 
 
 
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