Osburn 1800 User manual

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OWNER`S MANUAL
1800 MODEL INSERT
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED
WOOD INSERT
Verified and tested following
ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards
by:
Manufactured by : STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC.
1700, Léon-Harmel, Québec (Québec) G1N 4R9
Tel : (418 ) 527-3060
Fax : (418 ) 527-4311
www.osburn-mfg.com
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INTRODUCTION
SBI INC., one of the most important wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in Canada,
congratulates you on your purchase and wishes to help you get maximum satisfaction from your
wood stove. In the pages that follow, we will give you advice on wood heating and controlled
combustion aswellastechnicalspecificationsregardinginstallation, operationandmaintenance of
the model you have chosen.
The instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood stove comply with ULC-S627 and UL-
1482 standards.
Read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove. If this stove is not
properly installed, a house fire mayresult. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation
instructions. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or
even death.
Consult your municipal building department or fire officials about restrictions and
installations requirements in your area and the need to obtain a permit.
Keep this instructions manual for future references.
CAUTIONS:
• HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE
SKIN BURNS.
• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO IGNITE THE FIRE.
• DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED.
• DO NOT BURN WASTES, FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR MOTOR OIL.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
• ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER THE IGNITION.
REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE
To receive full warranty coverage, you will
need to show evidence of the date you
purchased your stove. Keep your sales
invoice. We also recommend that you register
your warranty online at
www.osburn-mfg.com
Registering your warranty online will help us
track rapidly the information we need on your
insert.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................1
SECTION 1.0 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS..............................................................4
1.1 MASONRY & ZERO CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................4
1.2 VENTING REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................................5
SECTION 2.0 INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................7
2.1 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES (MEASURED FROM INSERT BODY)...............................................7
2.1.1 HEARTH REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................................................7
2.2 SUITABLE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS (REFER TO FIGURE 2.1).............................................................8
2.3 SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................8
2.4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................................9
2.5 AIR CONTROL PLATE, FACEPLATE AND FAN ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................10
SECTION 3.0 OPERATION .............................................................................................................13
3.1 SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................................................13
3.2 FUEL ...............................................................................................................................................14
3.2.1 SIMPLE WOOD MOISTURE TEST...................................................................................................15
3.3 NOTES ABOUT FIRST FIRING...........................................................................................................15
3.4 LIGHTING A FIRE............................................................................................................................15
3.5 MAINTAINING THE FIRE..................................................................................................................17
3.6 FAN OPERATION .............................................................................................................................17
SECTION 4.0 MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................18
4.1 CARE AND CLEANING.....................................................................................................................18
4.1.1 GLASS CLEANING ........................................................................................................................18
4.2 ASH REMOVAL................................................................................................................................18
4.3 CHIMNEY CLEANING.......................................................................................................................18
4.4 BAFFLE INSTALLATION AND BRICK NOTES NOTE:..........................................................................19
4.5 SECONDARY AIR TUBE REPLACEMENT...........................................................................................22
4.6 FAN MAINTENANCE & CARE ..........................................................................................................23
SECTION 5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................24
SECTION 6.0 SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................25
OSBURN LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY................................................................................26
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This unit is certified and intended only for installation as an insert for masonry fireplaces in residential
homes when installed and used according to the information given in this manual. Zero clearance, steel liner
or heatform fireplaces are suitable if they meet the criteria under “Pre-Installation Requirements”.
This unit is designed for safe operation. Altering or modifying the unit, or installation, without proper
authorization will void the certification, warranty and safety listing and may result in a safety hazard.
When this room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow
the installation instructions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and inspection
requirements in your area. Installations must conform to NFPA 211 in USA or CSA B365 in Canada.
Section 1.0 Pre-Installation Requirements
1.1 Masonry & Zero Clearance Requirements
The masonry fireplace must meet the minimum code requirements, or NFPA 211 or the equivalent for a
safe installation. Contact your local Building Inspector for requirements in your area. An inspection of
the fireplace should include the following:
1) CONDITION OFTHE FIREPLACE ANDCHIMNEY: Examinethemasonryfireplace and chimney
prior to installation to determine that they are free from cracks, loose mortar, creosote deposits,
blockage, or other signs of deterioration. If evidence of deterioration is noted, the fireplace or chimney
should be upgraded prior to installation.
2) INSTALLING SOLID FUEL INSERTS IN FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACES :
a) The insert must be tested and meet the requirements of UL 1482 (U.S.) and or ULC S628 (Canada)
when tested in a masonry fireplace built per ULC S628.
b) The factory-built fireplace must be listed per UL 127 or ULCS610.
c) Clearances obtained from the masonry fireplace tests are also relevant for installation in factory-built
fireplaces.
d) Installation must include a full height listed chimney liner meeting type HT requirements (2100
degree F.) per UL 1777 (U.S.) or ULC S635 (Canada). The liner must be securely attached to the
insert flue collar and to the chimney top.
e) Means must be provided to prevent room air passage to the chimney cavity of the fireplace. This
may be accomplished by sealing the damper area around the chimney liner, or sealing the fireplace
front.
f) The airflow within and around the fireplace shall not be altered by the installation of the insert (i.e.
no louvers or cooling air or outlet ports are blocked), unless specifically tested as such for each
factory-built fireplace manufacturer and model line.(Note – using a louvered face plate {surround}
complies with this requirement).
Note: A custom made surround may be required or a modified Osburn surround may be used.
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g) Alteration of the fireplace in any manner is not permitted with the following exceptions;
i) i. external trim pieces which do not affect the operation of the fireplace may be removed
providing they can be stored on or within the fireplace for re-assembly if the insert is removed.
ii) the chimney damper may be removed to install the chimney liner.
h) Circulating air chambers (i.e. in a steel fireplace liner or metal heat circulator) shall not be blocked.
i) Means must be provided for removal of the insert to clean the chimney flue.
j) Inserts that project in front of the fireplace must be supplied with appropriate supporting means.
A permanent metal warning label must be attached to the back of the fireplace stating that the
fireplace must be restored to its original condition for safe use without the insert.
3. CHIMNEYCAPS: Mesh type chimney caps must have provision for regular cleaning, or the mesh
should be removed to eliminate the potential of plugging.
4. LINER:The chimney must have an acceptable masonry liner suitable for solid fuel, otherwise a
continuous stainless steel liner must be installed.
5. ADJACENT COMBUSTIBLES: The fireplace should be inspected to make sure that there is
adequate clearance to combustibles, both exposed combustibles to the top, side, and front as well
as concealed combustibles, in the chimney and mantel area. Your local inspector should have
information on whether older fireplaces are of adequate construction.
6. OPENING SIZE: Refer to “Suitable Fireplace Dimensions” for suitable size fireplace openings.
NOTE: A METAL TAG ISPROVIDEDANDIS TOBE FASTENED TOTHE BACKWALL
OF THE FIREPLACE, IF THE FIREPLACE HASBEEN MODIFIED TO ACCOMMODATE
THE INSERT.
1.2 Venting requirements
The flue is a critical component to a satisfactory installation. Your Osburn insert will attain its best
performance if installed with a chimney that generates its own draft. The minimum requirement of a
flue will be the installation of a flue connector (the liner must conformto UL1777 chimney liners) from
the insert into the first flue tile of the chimney (USA), see Figure 2.3 , or a continuous stainless steel
liner (the liner must conform to the Class 3 requirements of CAN/ULC-S635) directly connected to the
flue outlet (Canada), see Figure 2.2. A continuous 6" (152mm) stainless steel liner from the top of the
chimney is the optimum system and will provide the best performance, as well as compensate for poor
draft situations caused by large cross-sectional chimneys. The insert will not work without a positive
seal in the chimney.
Chimneys constructed outside of the home, on an exterior wall, should be avoided if possible, especially
in colder climates. Outside chimneys may not draw as well and may downdraft due to the difficulty in
heating them up to operating temperature. Cooler chimneys will result in increased creosoteing, less
draft, and poorer performance. Draft is proportional to overall chimney height as well as to stack
temperature. Draft can be increased by increasing chimney height, and by reducing heat loss from the
chimney through an insulated liner.
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Ensure that all joints in the flue systems are tightly sealed, since any leaks will result in reduced
performance as well as a possible safety hazard.
This heating unit must serve as a supplementary heat source. An alternate heat source should be
available in the home if needed. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for additional heating costs
associated with the use of an alternative heat source.
It is highly recommended that the user buys this product from a retailer who can provide installation and
maintenance advices.
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Section 2.0 Installation
2.1 Clearances To Combustibles (Measured From Insert Body)
North America
Sidewall
(
A
)
17”
(
432mm
)
Top Facing (B) 14” (356mm)
Side Facing (C) 10” (254mm)
Mantel (D) 22” (559mm)
Table 2.1
CLEARANCES
Figure 2.1
Note: If side facing protrudes more than 1.5” (38mm) in front of face of fireplace, then use sidewall
clearance.
2.1.1 Hearth Requirements
If the non-combustible hearth is flush with the floor, then the hearth must be 16” (406mm) in front of
the fan housing (see Figure 2.1.2). If the non-combustible hearth is a minimum of 4” (102mm) above
the floor, then the hearth can be 6” (152mm) out from the fan housing with a 10” (254mm) floor
protection (sparks) extended beyond the hearth (see Figure 2.1.1). The non-combustible hearth must be
a minimum of 8” (203mm) on each side of the unit (Canada & US).
Figure 2.1.1 Figure 2.1.2
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2.2 Suitable Fireplace Dimensions (refer to Figure 2.1)
MEASUREMENT FOR MINIMUM
Opening Height (F) 19.25" (489mm)
Opening Width (G) 25.25" (641mm)
Opening Depth (H) 15.25" (387mm)
Table 2.2
2.3 Safety Information
NOTE: This appliance is not recommended for use in a home if an occupant has any
respiratory or any other related problems.
1. It is important to follow the installation and operation instructions. An improperly installed or
operated insert could result in a safety hazard or fire, or damage to the unit, which would not be
covered by the warranty. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation
requirements in your area. You should be familiar with the installation and be sure that the work is
done in accordance with this manual.
2. Where lesser clearances are desired, consult your local authority as regulations may vary regarding
the use of clearance reducing devices. Listed wall and floor shields are available to reduce
clearances, and most building codes provide information on materials which may be used to reduce
clearances (see Figure 1).
3. Maintain at least the minimum clearances to combustible material as specified in this manual.
Clearances are measured to the nearest part of the insert (i.e. top edge on the side). Clearances to
any combustibles, when measured directly out from the front, must be a minimum of 48" (1219mm).
4. Maintain at least the minimum floor protection for combustible floor materials as specified in this
manual. Floor protection to the front is to be measured from the fuel loading door opening.
5. Osburn recommends that you install a listed smoke detector or alarm in your home. Normal
operation of the insert will have no effect on the detector or alarm.
6. The insert is to be connected only to a lined masonry chimney and masonry fireplace conforming
to building codes for use with solid fuel. Do not remove bricks or mortar from the existing
fireplace when installing the insert.
7. Minimum chimney size is 6" (152mm) diameter. Maintain a 15' (4.5m) minimum overall height
measured from the base of the appliance. Chimneys should be inspected to check for
deterioration and to determine if they meet the minimum requirements, and be upgraded if
necessary. The chimney must extend at least 3' (914mm) above the roof and at least 2' (610mm)
above the highest point within an area of 10' (3m) of the chimney.
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8. Do not use makeshift compromisesduring installation, as they could create a safety hazard and a fire
could result.
9. DONOT CONNECTTHIS APPLIANCE TOTHE CHIMNEYOR FLUESERVINGANOTHER
APPLIANCE.
2.4 Installation Instructions
1. Inspect the fireplace according to the safety information and fireplace requirements and have it
cleaned and/or upgraded as necessary.
2. If the installation of the unit renders the existing damper control inaccessible, it will be necessary to
either secure the damper wide open or remove it entirely. An inaccessible damper, which may close,
could cause smoke to enter the room. This creates a potential health hazard.
3. CONNECTORINSTALLATION:A flue connector may provide acceptable performance,however,
we recommend the use of a chimney liner to ensure satisfactory performance. Slip connectors for
continuous liners should also be installed. Use Listed Chimney Liners – UL1777, CAN/ULC-S635.
4. ATTENTION INSTALLER: When positioning the unit in a fireplace opening prior to the flue
installation, install the insert into the opening until the top lip of air jacket is flush with fireplace
facing.
Figure2.2 Figure2.3
4. If lag-bolts and anchors are to be used to secure the insert, the hole locations should be marked
with the unit in place. Remove the insert and locate the anchors.
5. Remove the faceplate panels from their box and assemble according to the following
instructions.
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