MODEL 329 MAY BE INSTALLED IN A SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE, AS A FREESTANDING FIREPLACE OR WITH AN OPTIONAL WOODEN SURROUND. VENT-FREE WARNING: If the 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 vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS MODEL 329 SECTION I: Safety Information .................................................................................................. 1 SECTION II: Fireplace Preparation ............................................................................................. 4 Fireplace Clearances ..................................................................................................................... 5 Gas Connection ...................................................................
SECTION I SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE TRYING TO ASSEMBLE, OPERATE OR SERVICE 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 combusts fuel for heat, such as coal, oil, wood or natural and (L.P.) liquid petroleum gas. We highly recommend use of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home.
. If this heater is used with propane gas, do not place propane supply tank (s) inside any structure. 6. What To Do 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 gas supplier’s instructions. - If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call fire department. 7. When operated for first time, logs may emit a “paper burning” smell.
21. All heater screens must be kept closed when operating gas logs. 22. WARNING: Failure to keep primary air opening (s) of the burner (s) clean may result in soot and property damage. 23. Do not use this heater for burning trash or cooking. Never place matches, paper, garbage or any other material on top of logs or into flames. 24. Do not install or operate this heater in areas where impurities in air exist (such as tobacco smoke or heavy cooking grease). Particles from impurities may discolor walls. 25.
SECTION II FIREPLACE PREPARATION The fireplace needs to be prepared before installing heater. A. Turn off the gas supply to fireplace. WARNING: BEFORE INSTALLING IN A SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE, 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 FIREPLACE. AVOID DRAFTS THAT ALTER BURNER FLAME PATTERNS.
INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES To ensure a safe installation into a masonry or factory built fireplace, following instructions must be carefully followed: (1) Sidewall Clearances: Clearance from side of fireplace opening to any adjacent combustible wall should not be less than: right side 7", left side 7". (2) Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not be less than 24" from the top of fireplace opening.
CR3329 CERAMIC LOG SET PLACEMENT FOR MODEL 329 (3) (4) (2) (1-R) (1-L) WARNING: Failure to position 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. WARNING: POSITIONING OF LOGS IS VERY CRITICAL (SEE DIAGRAM ABOVE). (1) Front Logs #(1L) and #(1R) (Slim Logs wrapped in cardboard box) .
E.S.B. LOG SET PLACEMENT FOR MODEL 329 4 3 1 2 6 5 7 “MILLIVOLT ONLY” WARNING: Failure to position 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. WARNING: POSITIONING OF LOGS IS VERY CRITICAL (SEE DIAGRAM ABOVE). MODEL E.S.B: Rear Log #(1). Middle Log #(2). Left Top Middle Log #(3). Right Top Middle Log #(4). Left Front Log #(5). Right Front Log #(6).
GAS PRESSURE CHECK Check the inlet pressure to burner to ensure that it is as shown in table below. NOTE: The pressure check point is located on right side of valve facing burner, for SIT Millivolt and left side for SIT Modulating. The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5kPa).
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS MILLIVOLT VALVE (ITT) FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lit by hand. When lighting pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell around appliance for gas. Be sure to smell next to floor because gas is heavier than air and will settle on floor.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. STOP! Read the safety information on previous page. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully closed. If equipped with thermostat, set to lowest setting. Turn off all electrical power to appliance. Open access panel door located at bottom front of appliance. Turn control knob clockwise to full “OFF” position.
If pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn gas control knob to “OFF” and call your service technician or gas supplier. IGNITOR ELECTRODE PILOT BURNER THE RMO-COUP LE THERMO-PILE 12. 13. 14. Turn control knob counterclockwise to “ON” position. Push “ON/OFF” toggle switch to “ON” position. The main burner should light. Close access panel door. Turn on all electrical power to appliance. NOTE: This unit may be used with an optional wall thermostat.
THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION This valve operates off of millivolts produced by a generator. You may choose to use an optional wall thermostat or remote control. If so, see Figure 2, page 11 for wiring diagram. MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. If pilot cannot be lit with piezo, it can be manually lit with use of a paper match and a lighter rod. Open access panel door located at bottom front of appliance. Place match in holder and light.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTION MODULATING OR MANUAL VALVE (SIT) FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to floor because gas is heavier than air and will settle on floor.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTION 1. STOP! Read safety information on preceding page 13. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully closed. 3. Turn off all electrical power to appliance. 4. Open access panel door located at bottom front of appliance. 5. Turn control knob clockwise to full “OFF” position. Igniter Button 6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” on preceding page in the Safety Information.
REV. DATE BY DATE 11. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise gas control knob counterclockwise 12. Close access panel door. 13. Turn on all electrical power to appliance. DISCRIPTION APRVD NEW RELEASE to “ON” position. Continue to turn to your desired setting. 4-10-01 N.T.S. PILOT J.GLENN B.H. OP CAUTION DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST HEATING LEVELS BY USING MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE. TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE SHUTTING OFF UNIT 1. Open access cover door. 2.
THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION 1. The thermostat control on this heater differs from standard thermostats. Standard thermostats simply turn burner on and off. The thermostat used on this heater senses room temperature and adjusts amount of gas flow to burner. This will increase or decrease flame height. At times, room may exceed set temperature, which will cause burner to shut off. When room temperature drops below thermostat setting, burner will cycle itself on again.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before operating this appliance, proceed through following checklist. 1. Read and understand these instructions before operating this appliance. 2. Check that there are no gas leaks. If you smell gas do not attempt to light this appliance. 3. Verify that log placement is correct.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information on page 17. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully closed. If equipped with thermostat, set to lowest setting. 3. Turn off all electrical power to appliance. 4. Open access cover door located at the bottom of front of appliance. 5. Push in gas control knobslightly and turn clockwise to full “OFF” position. REV.
If pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn gas control knob to “OFF” and call your service technician or gas supplier. 11. Turn control knob counterclockwise to “ON”. 12. If using unit without wall thermostat place Auto/Off/Manual switch into manual position. If using wall thermostat place Auto Off Manual Switch into auto position and place thermostat to a setting higher than room temperature. 13. Close access door. 14. Turn on all electrical power to appliance. 15.
MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1. If pilot cannot be lit with piezo, it can be manually lit with use of a paper match and a lighter rod. 2. Open access panel door located at bottom front of appliance. 3. Place match in holder and light. With the left hand, turn control knob counterclockwise to “PILOT”position. Press in gas control knob for fifteen (15) seconds. 4. Use rod to light match and ignite pilot. The pilot is located in front of rear log and burner on right hand side of appliance. 5.
FLAME CHECK A periodic check of flames should be made. The pilot flame should always be present when gas logs are in operation. Rear Flames: Flames at rear or at either side of top log should be very similar, yellow in color and should be about 3" to 4" above large rear log for natural gas log. For propane (LP) gas log sets the flame should be about 6”. Front Flame: Flame should be 1-1/2" to 2" high and touch back of front log. This will produce a red glow on this log.
WIRING DIAGRAM MOTOR JUMPER THERMOSTAT JUMPER JUMPER GREEN WHITE BLACK RHEOSTAT BLACK POWER CORD Figure 6 WARNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN SAME ROOM WITH APPLIANCE WARNING: DO NOT PLACE CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL ON OR NEAR APPLIANCE.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTION:THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-PRONG (GROUNDING) PLUG FOR YOUR PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD AND SHOULD BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE. NOTE: #PESBR084 Blower Motor Rating: 120 volts/60HZ/1.1 Amps. See Figure 6, page 22 for wiring diagram. NOTE: For convenience, allow licensed electrician to install properly grounded 3-plug receptacle near unit.
SECTION III INSTALLATION MODEL 329 (FP) IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES (1) Model 329 (FP) may be installed in a masonry fireplace. Minimum fireplace dimension must be 24" high, 29-1/2" wide, and 6" deep. (2) For minimum dimensions for sidewall and mantel, see Figure 7. (3) Center heater in fireplace opening. (4) NOTE: See “Producing Adequate Ventilation” page 32.
B. Set top (long) trim panel in place on top of unit. The panel should be flat against outside face of fireplace and standing vertically. Mark along lower edge of trim panel with a pencil to make reference line for mounting. (4) Slide the unit out of fireplace far enough to work behind trim panel reference lines with a screw gun. NOTE: You need to make sure supply gas line is hooked up at this time. Be sure to check for leaks at connection using soap and water. DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME TEST FOR LEAKS.
SECTION IV MODEL 329(FS) FREESTANDING INSTALLATION (1) Determine exact position of your gas heater. NOTE: Due to high temperatures, this heater should be located out of traffic areas and away from furniture and draperies. NOTE: For safe installation the minimum clearances must be met. See Figure 9.
FREESTANDING PEDESTAL INSTALLATION (1) Lay the heater on its back (use a drop-cloth to protect back of heater and surface of your flooring). Place pedestal against bottom of heater. Center pedestal from left to right and from front to rear. Mark holes on angle on top of pedestal. Lay the pedestal aside. Drill through marks. Replace pedestal and secure with provided screws. (2) Stand heater to upright position. Place heater in the desired location.
SECTION V MODEL 329 ALCOVE INSTALLATION CAUTION: READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING HEATER. (1) For clearances, see Figure 10. The minimum must be met. (2) For Installation and Gas Hookup Connection see Section II. CAUTION: The installation must conform with local codes or in absence of local codes, with National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54. WARNING: DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IF ANY PART HAS BEEN UNDER WATER.
SECTION VI INSTALLATION OF MODEL 329 (WS) WITH OPTIONAL WOODEN SURROUND (KIT#PAKDFP34) See page 24, figure 7 for Clearances to Combustible Materials. (1) When choosing right location for your heater and mantel keep following in mind: NOTE: Due to high temperatures, this heater should be located out of traffic areas and away from furniture and draperies. CAUTION: The installation must conform with local codes or in absence of local codes, with National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54.
(5) After mantel has been assembled, take metal strips out of box supplied with mantel. Position side strips on each side of your 329 with a maximum of 9 3/4" from back of stove to edge of your metal strip. Attach with self tapping screws. (6) Take top strip and screw it to top of your 329 overlapping your side panels on it. (7) Place a cloth or blanket over front portions of mantel as not to scar wooden part of mantel. (8) Take fireplace and slide it into opening of mantel from front side.
SECTION VII AFTER MARKET MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 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 manufacturer). For mobile home installation instruction follow instructions provided in this manual completely. This appliance is only for use with type of gas indicated on rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
PRODUCING ADEQUATE AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION This section is for residential or manufactured (mobile) installation This heater shall not be installed in unusually tight construction or unconfined space unless provisions are adequate for combustion and ventilation air. NOTE: This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless required volume of indoor combustion air is provided by method in National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54, International Fuel Gas Code or applicable codes.
1. Determine the volume of space (length x width x height). Length x Width x Height =_________cu.ft.(volume of space) EXAMPLE: 20 ft.(Length) x 16 ft.(Width) x 8 ft.(ceiling Height)= 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add volume of these rooms to t total volume of space. 2. Divide space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine maximum BTU/Hr space can support. _________(volume of space)/50 cu. ft.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION INSIDE BUILDING This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When venting to an adjoining space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of floor on wall connecting two spaces. (See Options 1 and 2, Figure 11.) You can also remove door into adjoining room. (See Option 3, Figure 11.) WARNING REWORK WORKSHEET, ADDING SPACE OF ADJOINING UNCONFINED SPACE.
WARNING THIS HEATER MUST HAVE ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF AIR FOR PROPER OPERATION. IF NOT, POOR FUEL COMBUSTION COULD RESULT. READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE PROPER AMOUNT OF AIR FOR THIS AND OTHER FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES IN YOUR HOME. AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION OUTDOORS Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of ceiling and one within 12" of floor. Connect these items directly to outdoors.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Although your gas logs are very realistic in appearance, it is not a real burning fireplace and must not be used for burning rejected material. To avoid irreparable damage to heater or personal injury, matches, paper, garbage or any other material must not be placed or thrown on top of Logs or into flames. To avoid personal injury, do not touch hot surfaces when heater is operating. Close supervision is necessary when heater is being operated near children.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING TURN OFF AND UNPLUG HEATER AND LET COOL BEFORE SERVICING. ONLY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON SHOULD SERVICE AND REPAIR HEATER. CAUTION NEVER USE A WIRE, NEEDLE OR SIMILAR OBJECT TO CLEAN ODS/PILOT. THIS CAN DAMAGE ODS/PILOT. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Igniter button is pressed no 1. Igniter electrode positioned spark at ODS/Pilot incorrectly 2. Igniter electrode broken 3. Igniter electrode not connected to igniter cable 4. Igniter cable pinched or wet 1.
4. Air in gas lines when installed 5. Depleted gas supply 6. ODS/Pilot is clogged 7. Gas regulator setting is not correct OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE PROBLEM ODS/PILOT lights but flame goes out when control knob is released 1. Control knob is not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 4. Continue to hold down control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is removed. 5. Contact local propane gas company 6. Clean ODS/Pilot or replace ODS/Pilot assembly 7.
OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burner does not light after ODS/ 1. Burner orifice is clogged Pilot is lit 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low Delayed ignition of burner 1. Manifold pressure is too low 2. Burner orifice is clogged Burner backfiring during combustion 1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance) or replace burner orifice 2. Contact local propane gas company 1. Contact local propane gas company. 2.
WARNING IF YOU SMELL GAS: * DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT 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 GAS SUPPLIER’S INSTRUCTIONS. * IF YOU CANNOT REACH YOUR GAS SUPPLIER, CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT. IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc. create fumes.
SERVICING Repair and replacement work should only be performed by a qualified service technician. Always shut off gas supply and make sure heater is cool before beginning any service operation. Check for gas leaks after servicing. REPAIR PARTS A parts list with exploded view follows. Always include correct name, part number and model number of heater when ordering service parts. Please contact your local dealer or distributor when ordering . If one is not available, you may contact.
REPLACEMENT PARTS ITT VALVE 19GL BASE (Picture on page 43) KEY# PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. 6. 7. 8. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Carling Switch Female Terminals Piezo Striker Piezo 14" Igniter Wire Pilot (NAT.) Copreci Pilot (LP) Copreci Pilot Tube 1/4" 1/8" x 1/4" Compression Adapter Regulator (LP) Maxitrol Regulator (NAT.
15 14 1 13 PILOT A DJ ON 16 R ES ET PRESSTO PI T LO N O 17 2 GENERAL ITT CONTROLS AUX THERMO GEN Page 43 OFF 18 19 3 12 11 10 9 4 5 8 20 7 6 21 ITT VALVE 19GL BASE
REPLACEMENT PARTS SIT MODULATING OR SIT MANUAL 19GL BASE (Picture on page 45) KEY# PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 1. 1. 2. 3a. 3b. 4. 5. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 9. 9A. 9A. 10. 11. 11. Pilot (NAT.) Copreci Pilot (LP) Copreci Thermocouple (Copreci) Pilot Tube 1/4" Pilot Tube 1/4" Burner Tube 3/8" Pilot Regulator (LP) Maxitrol Pilot Regulator (NAT.) Maxitrol Burner Tube Orifice Holder Orifice Valve (LP) SIT (Modulating) Valve (NAT.) SIT (Modulating) Valve (LP) SIT Manual Valve (NAT.
15 14 12 11 13 9 12 10 SIT MODULATING OR SIT MANUAL 19GL BASE 6 LO 19 3B 3A 18 1 5 2 4 16 7 8 17 F OF PILOT Sit HI Page 45
REPLACEMENT PARTS SIT MILLIVOLT VALVE 19GL BASE Picture on Page 47 KEY# PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 1. 820 MV. S.I.T. VALVE 2. 3. 4. GENERATOR BURNER TUBE O.D.S PILOT (L.P.) O.P. ASSEMBLY O.D.S PILOT (NAT.) O.P.
DISCRIPTION NEW RELEASE BY M.B. DATE 15 8 16 2 REV.
REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR SIT MILLIVOLT VALVE ESB BASE (PICTURE ON PAGE 49) A parts list with exploded view follows. Always include correct name, part number and model number of the heater when ordering service parts. KEY# PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. O.D.S. PILOT (L.P.) O.P. ASSEMBLY O.D.S. PILOT (NAT) O.P. ASSEMBLY GENERATOR ASSEMBLY PILOT TUBE 3/16" GENERATOR WIRE REAR BURNER FRONT BURNER INLET ELBOW 3/8" COMP.
SIT MILLIVOLT VALVE ESB BASE 10 8 6 11 12 13 16 8 7 15 17 J.GLENN 2-2-00 16 5 1 REV. 6 M.BEASTON N.T.S. 2 DATE M.B. BY NEW RELEASE DISCRIPTION Page 49 UPPER HEAT SHIELD 11 GA. C.R.
NEW BUCK CORPORATION We reserve rights to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We offer no other warranty, expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE GAS LOG HEATER New Buck warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from date of first purchase, provided that product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.
OWNER REGISTRATION The attached owner registration card must be completed in its entirety and mailed within 30 days from date of installation in order for warranty coverage to begin to: New Buck Corporation P.O. Box 69 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Email:info@buckstove.com PLEASE NOTE: Owner Registration Card must contain Authorized Buck Stove Dealer Number and Certified Installer’s number (if applicable) for warranty coverage to begin.
