New Buck Corporation 81 - Manual (Page 11)

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
(Use a chimney connector or a Listed Direct or Positive Connect) (See Page 8.)
POSITIONING HEATER
When positioning heater, the following conditions
MUST be met! (See Figure 2).
1. The front of damper opening must be positioned
BEHIND rear edge of lintel to ensure proper draft.
(See Figure 2).
2. Center heater in the fireplace opening.
MOUNTING TRIM PANELS
After unit is positioned, mark mounting position of trim
panels as follows:
1. Place side trim panels flat against face of fireplace.
Mark front edge of trim panel with a pencil to make a
vertical reference line. (See Figure 3).
2. Place top (long) trim panel on top of unit.
The panel should be flat against the outside face
of fireplace and standing vertically. Mark along
lower edge of trim panel with a
pencil to make a
reference line for mounting.
3. Slide unit out of fireplace far enough to work
behind trim panel reference lines.
FIGURE 3 MOUNTING TRIM PANELS
FIGURE 2 POSITIONING
4. Mount side trim panels. (See Figure 3).
a. Position side trim panel on reference line.
b. Drill mounting holes in center of side trim panel mounting brackets to allow for adjustment in and out if
necessary.
c. Mount trim panel using self-tapping screws provided.
5. Place top trim panel on reference mark. Top trim panel mounting bracket (supplied) must overlap rear lip of
top trim panel. Drill mounting holes in top of stove using holes in bracket as guide. Tighten screws.
6. Follow installation procedures in listed direct connect or positive connect kit you are using and install heater
and connect kit in fireplace. If not using one of installation methods shown on Page 8, continue.
7. Slide unit back into fireplace. Check to be sure that trim panels are properly positioned and lie flat against
front of fireplace. If one or more of panels is out of position, slide unit out and reset by loosening mounting
screws and repositioning in slot.
8. Reinstall top trim panel by sliding rear lip of top trim panel underneath front lip of mounting bracket already
secured to top of unit.
SIDE TRIM PANEL
TOP TRIM PANEL
TOP TRIM PANEL
MOUNTING BRACKET
FIRE PLACE CUT AWAY
VERTICAL PLANE
LINTEL EDGE
DAMPER
OPENING
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