Operating instructions
FRAMING CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION
ZC-2-01/26000-B (Little BUCKMATE Cabinet and Regular Buck Stove Fireplace)
FRAMING CONSTRUCTION
Except
as
noted, the BUCKMATE can be installed almost anywhere you desire. There are,
however, a few clearance and framing restrictions that must be followed. See figure 1 and 2
to
make sure that these clearance restrictions are met.
It
is much wiser to place your BUCKMATE
cxrectly
at
the start of the installation than to be forced to relocate it after much of the work is done.
You must ensure that the floor is of adequate strength to accept the load
of
this unit. If inade-
quate, the floor will require additional support, such as bracing. NOTE: A wooden base con-
structed of plywood or
2"
x
4"
boards is required in order to get proper clearance above the
extended hearth (millboard, rock, stone, etc.)
Good planning is essential for a satisfactory installation, therefore, at this point you should have
decided where the BUCKMATE is to be located and the route the chimney will follow to the
roof - straight up, or chase. If you cannot decide the best route, contact your BUCK STOVE
Dealer for assistance with the planning.
CHIMNEY INSTALLATIONS
Position BUCKMATE for chimney installation
as
follows:
a,
Thoroughly clean the area where the unit will be placed.
b,
Layout
the location on the floor and construct base (see Figure
1).
c
If
chimney is to be installed through a ceiling, drop a plumbline, locate, and mark point on
ceiling directly over center
of
BUCKMATE chimney adapter.
d,
Install the chimney in accordance with chimney manufacturer's recommendations.
CAUTION: Follow the instructions for the type chimney you're building, i.e., straight-up or chase.
e Note, the maximum
height
of chimney is 42 feel.
o
Finished Wall
WARNINGAllnstall
the hearth
protector
only as specified. The
hearth extension must extend a
minimum of
16"
in front
of
the
fireplace opening and must be
38"
wide minimum.
(Total area
to
be covered Is
19
3
;'''
by 38",)
Wooden Base
FIGURE 1
.....
.
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I Finished Hearth
-*-----1
A Floorline
base for BUCKMATE must
be
level with or
slightly
higher than finished hearth
height-
dimen-
s,on
(A)
Figure
1,
Front
of
BUCKMATE cabinet must be recessed 2
1
12"
from finished wall.
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