New Buck Corporation 81 - Manual (Page 31)

4. Place crumpled pieces of newspaper in stove. Light it and close door. Ensure that stove
draws properly through primary draft.
5. Check for smoke leaks around door.
6. Open door and check for smoke escaping from front of stove. Smoking usually indicates a
defective or poorly positioned chimney. Some chimneys with a marginal draft can be
preheated by lighting newspaper and holding it near open damper with a poker or fire tong.
Once chimney heats up, a proper draft can usually be obtained.
If a thorough review of Troubleshooting Guide in rear of manual does not reveal problem,
contact your dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
THE UNIT IS PAINTED WITH A SPECIALLY FORMULATED HIGH
TEMPERATURE PAINT THAT CURES DURING FIRST TWO OR THREE FIRINGS.
YOU MAY NOTICE A SLIGHT SMOKING EFFECT AND AN ODOR OF BURNING
PAINT WHEN YOU BUILD THE FIRST FIRES. THIS IS NORMAL AND IS NOT A
CAUSE FOR ALARM. IN SOME CASES, THESE FUMES WILL ACTIVATE A
SMOKE ALARM. OPENING A WINDOW NEAR THE UNIT WILL ALLOW THESE
FUMES TO ESCAPE. DO NOT BUILD A LARGE ROARING FIRE UNTIL THIS
CURING PROCESS IS COMPLETE OR HEATER FINISH MAY BE DAMAGED.
SECTION VI
WOOD HEATER
SAFETY
Certain safety hazards are inherent in any wood heater installation. You should be aware of
these so that a safe and proper installation can be made.
1. FAULTY CHIMNEY: An older masonry chimney should be thoroughly checked to be sure
there are no holes or weak spots which could allow sparks or hot gases to escape.
2. HEAT CONDUCTION: Placing combustible materials too close to a heater or chimney can
be a fire hazard.
By keeping these particular hazards in mind as you install and use your room heater you can
ensure a safe, reliable installation.
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