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VENT FREE STOVE SERIES

NATURAL OR LIQUID PROPANE GAS STOVE HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

WARNING: Only New Buck Corporation

approved blower assembly, part number

MA CVF714, may be used with the CVFB200

unit only.

January 2013

MANUFACTURED BY NEW BUCK

CORPORATION

200 ETHAN ALLEN DRIVE, PO BOX 69

SPRUCE PINE, N.C. 28777

www.buckstove.com

ANS Z21.11.2b-2010

CVFB200

TOWNSEND II

C100BA

HEPPLEWHITE

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing

property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

 Do not try to light any appliance.

 Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow gas supplier’s instructions.

 If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call fire department.

 Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

“This appliance is intended for supplemental heating.”

“This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.”

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property

damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional

information consult a qualified installer, service agency or gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.

Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and

Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing

property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,

where not prohibited by state or local codes.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.

This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Summary of content (33 pages)

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VENT FREE STOVE SERIES NATURAL OR LIQUID PROPANE GAS STOVE HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL CVFB200 TOWNSEND II ANS Z21.11.2b-2010 C100BA HEPPLEWHITE WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.  Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION .....................................................................................................................1 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS.......................................................................2 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION ......................................................................... 4-6 UNPACKING STOVE ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................
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VENT FREE STOVE SERIES SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS: IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning. DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! NOTE: When burning any unit or appliance that combusts fuel for heat, such as coal, oil, wood or natural and (L.P.) liquid petroleum gas.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS FOR VENT FREE STOVE SERIES CVFB200 TOWNSEND II ID# CVFB200-A CVFB200-B CVFB200-G CVFB200-R CVFB200-PV MODEL COLOR ALMOND BLACK GREEN TERRACOTTA VINTAGE COPPER ID# CVFB200(LP) CVFB200(NAT) TYPE OF GAS LIQUID PROPANE NATURAL ID# MA CVF714 OPTIONAL BLOWER ASSEMBLY CVFB200 ONLY BLOWER ASSEMBLY C100BA HEPPLEWHITE ID# C100BA-A C100BA-B C100BA-G C100BA-R C100BA-PV MODEL COLOR ALMOND BLACK GREEN TERRACOTTA VINTAGE COPPER ID# C100BA(TLP) C100BA(NAT) TYPE OF GAS LIQU
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PRODUCT INDENTIFICATION MODELS C100BA(LP), C100BA(NAT) OR CVFB200(LP), CVFB200(NAT) MILLIVOLT VENT FREE UNITS. PRODUCT FEATURES NOTE: CVFB200 TOWNSEND II PICTURED AUTO OFF MANUAL ( TOWNSEND II ) OPERATION This heater is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by realistic, dancing yellow flames. This heater is designed for vent -free operation. State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of ventfree heaters.
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION FOR C100BA, CFVB200 VENT FREE STOVE SERIES WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a unusually tight cons tru ction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to ensure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes.
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have A Unusually Tight Construction or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a unusually tight construction or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 12" VENTILATION AIR VENTILATION AIR INSIDE BUILDING FROM This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings; one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on wall connecting the two spaces (See Options 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door into adjoining room (See Option 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.
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UNPACKING STOVE ASSEMBLY FOR CVFB200, C100BA VENT FREE STOVE SERIES 1. Carefully remove corrugated box enclosing stove, leaving unit on pallet at this time. Remove box that contains logs, also remove Top Grate from stove and set aside. Top Grate will be placed on unit after being installed in desired location 2. Using phillips head screwdriver, move screws from hold down brackets on two of the legs. 3. Using drop cloth or blanket to protect floor, carefully lay stove body on back.
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INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL BLOWER ASSEMBLY FOR VENT FREE STOVE SERIES MODEL CVFB200(LP) OR CVFB200(NAT) TOWNSEND II ONLY. NOTE: If optional blower assembly is to be used with heater , install blower assembly before putting unit in chosen location and connecting gas supply. BLOWER ASSEMBLY MODEL (MA CVF714) 1. Remove rear shield from top rear of unit before installing optional Blower Assembly (MA CVF714). 2. Remove Blower Assembly from carton.
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INSTALLATION OF VENT FREE STOVE SERIES CFVB200, C100BA NOTE: Place freestanding stove in desired position in room. Be sure to maintain clearances to combustibles as outlined in Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances on this page. Maintain adequate clearances for accessibility for the purpose of servicing and proper operation. *NOTICE: Check gas type. Use only the type of gas indicated on the valve rating plate. If the type of gas listed on the plate is not your type of gas supply, DO NOT INSTALL.
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INSTALLATION Continued After positioning stove in desired position, connect gas supply and complete all pressure checks. (See below Connecting To Gas Supply) CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: This appliance is equipped with a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internallytinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater.
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INSTALLATION 4. Continued We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater. Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong, heater may not run properly. CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator.
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FOUR PHILLIPS SCREWS INSTALLATION OF LOGS FOR TOWNSEND II MODEL CVFB200(LP) MODEL CVFB200(NAT) ACCESS DOOR NOTE: FOR INSTALLATION OF C100BA HEPPLEWHITE LOGS SEE PAGE 14. 1. Remove log access door on top of unit buy removing two (4) phillips screws. Set access door and screws aside. (See Figure 11). 2. Carefully insert logs though opening in top of unit as described on ( Page 13, figure 13). 3.
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POSITIONING OF LOGS FOR VENT FREE STOVE SERIES CVFB200(LP), CVFB200(NAT) TOWNSEND II “LOG #2 PLACEMENT” 1 5 FIGURE 13 4 3 2 WARNING: POSITIONING LOGS IS VERY CRITICAL (SEE FIGURE 13). LOG PLACEMENT FOR LOG SET 1) Place rear log (flat faced) #1 on rear log support. The log has alignment notches on each corner. 2) Place ember strip (wrapped in cardboard box ) #2 on front log supports. Center from side to side. 3) Next place middle log (with ember burn out) #3 over front burner tube.
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I N S TA L L AT I O N OF LOGS FOR HEPPLEWHITE MODEL C100BA(LP) MODEL C100BA(NAT) 1. Carefully insert logs though opening in top of unit, placing logs on base as described on ( Page 15, figure 15). 2. After placing logs on base, light heater making sure no logs are contacting flames, if so, then turn flame off. Reposition any log contacting flames so there is no contact with flame. Relight and check once more. If correct, turn flame off. 3. Place the top grate on unit as shown. (See Figure 14).
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POSITIONING OF LOGS FOR VENT FREE STOVE SERIES C100BA(LP), C100BA(NAT) HEPPLEWHITE 4 5 1 3 2 “LOG #2 PLACEMENT” 1 FIGURE 15 5 4 3 2 WARNING: POSITIONING LOGS IS VERY CRITICAL (SEE FIGURE 15). LOG PLACEMENT FOR LOG SET 1) Place rear log (flat faced) #1 on rear log support. The log has alignment notches on each corner. 2) Place ember strip (wrapped in cardboard box ) #2 on front log supports. Center from side to side. 3) Next place middle log (with ember burn out) #3 over front burner tube.
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS SIT-MILLIVOLT VALVE OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lit by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. If piezo fails, then light the pilot using matches. Refer to Manual Lighting Procedures. B.
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OPERATING HEATER Continued WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. IMPROPER: Always operate the appliance at the completely “ON” or the completely “OFF” positions. Never use the heater at a setting between these positions as this can result in improper combustion and excessive carbon monoxide emissions.
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FRONT ACCESS TO (SIT) MILLIVOLT VALVE FACE PLATE CONTROL BRACKET When performing pressure checks or wiring accessories such as remote control or wall mounting thermostats it will be necessary to access the front of the valve body. (See Figure 20). To access the front of the valve body, you must remove the face plate from the control bracket. To remove the face plate you will need to remove the two (2) Phillip head screws which attach it. After removing the screws, pull the face plate back from the unit.
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INSPECTING AND CLEANING MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, pet hair and bedding material, etc.
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WARNING: Turn off heater and CAUTION: Never use a wire, let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable Ignitor cable pinched or wet 1. Reconnect ignitor cable 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Delayed ignition burner 1. 2. Manifold pressure is too low Burner orifice clogged 1. 2. Contact local gas company Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 19) or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion 1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 1. 2. 3. Damaged burner Gas regulator defective 2. 3.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas Shut off gas supply. Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors.
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PARTS LIST FOR MODELS CVFB200(LP), CVFB200(NAT) AND C100BA(LP), C100BA(NAT) MILLIVOLT (SIT) KEY # PART # DESCRIPTION # 1 PE 8204C PE 8404C PILOT ASSEMBLY NATURAL GAS PILOT ASSEMBLY L.P. 2 PO 10-2121-12 FLEXIBLE SUPPLY LINE 3 PE 820638 PE 820636 (SIT) MILLIVOLT VALVE NATURAL GAS (SIT) MILLIVOLT VALVE L.P.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS OPTIONAL BLOWER ASSEMBLY (MA CVF714) FOR USE WITH CVFB200 PART NO. PH 101612TEK DESCRIPTION #10-16 x 1/2" Self tapping Screws ( For Mounting Blower Assembly To Fire Box ) QTY.
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ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call our Parts Department at 1-828-765-6144 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT PART# PO FDC-504 For remote-ready models. Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand-held remote control.
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VENT FREE STOVE SERIES CVFB200(LP), CVFB200(NAT) TOWNSEND II WIRING DIAGRAM AND REMOTE OR WALL THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION REV. FACTORY WIRING DATE BY DISCRIPTION DATE M.B.
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VENT FREE STOVE SERIES C100BA(LP), C100BA(NAT) HEPPLEWHITE WIRING DIAGRAM AND REMOTE OR WALL THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION REV. FACTORY WIRING DATE BY DISCRIPTION DATE M.B.
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LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE NATURAL OR L.P. (LIQUID PROPANE) GAS LOG HEATERS AND STOVE CHASSIS WARRANTY INFORMATION New Buck Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) year from the date of first purchase provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or Cancelled check must be presented.
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OWNER REGISTRATION The attached owner registration card must be completed in its entirety and mailed within 30 days from date of installation in order for warranty coverage to begin to: New Buck Corporation P.O. Box 69 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 PLEASE NOTE: Owner Registration Card must contain Authorized Buck Stove Dealer Number and Certified Installer’s number (if applicable) for warranty coverage to begin.