New Buck Corporation 18 - Manual (Page 34)

4. Place crumpled pieces of newspaper in the stove. Light it and close the doors. Ensure that
the stove draws properly through the primary draft.
5. Check for smoke leaks around the doors.
6. Open the doors and check for smoke escaping from the front of the 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 the open damper with a poker or
fire tong. Once the chimney heats up, a proper draft can usually be obtained.
If a thorough review of the Troubleshooting Guide in the rear of the manual does not reveal
the problem, contact your dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
THE UNIT IS PAINTED WITH A SPECIALLY FORMULATED
HIGH TEMPERATURE PAINT THAT CURES DURING THE 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 THE 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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