Installation procedure positioning the heater, Warning, Mounting the trim panels – New Buck Corporation 85 User Manual
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Installation Procedure
Positioning the Heater
NOTE: It is not necessary to direct connect this unit unless installed in improper drawing
fireplace or oversized flue. It is recommended a chimney connector be installed from the
appliance flue collar to the first fireplace chimney section.
WARNING
WHEN POSITIONING THE HEATER, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET!
1. The front of the damper opening must be positioned BEHIND the rear edge of the lintel to
ensure proper draft.
2. Center the heater in the fireplace opening.
Mounting the Trim Panels
After the unit is positioned, mark the mounting position of the trim panels as follows:
1. Set the side trim panels in place, flat against the face of the fireplace. Mark down the
inside edge of the trim panel to make a vertical reference line.
2. Set the top (long) trim panel in place on top of the unit. The panel should be flat against
the outside face of the fireplace, and standing vertically. Mark along the lower edge of the
trim panel with a pencil to make a reference line for mounting.
3. Slide the unit out of the fireplace far enough to work behind the trim panel reference lines.
4. Mount the side trim panels. (See Figure 2.)
a. Position the trim panel on the reference line.
b. Drill mounting holes in center of trim panel mounting brackets to allow for adjustment in
and out if necessary.
c. Mount the trim panel using the self-tapping screws provided.
5. Place top panel back on reference mark. Take top trim panel mounting bracket supplied
with unit. Position bracket so it overlaps rear lip of top trim panel. Drill mounting holes in
top of stove using holes in bracket as guide. Tighten down screws.
6. Now, follow the installation procedures in the listed direct connect or positive connect kit
you are using and install the heater and connect kit in the fireplace.
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