Osburn 2000 User manual

Installation and Operation Manual
2000
(OB02016 Model)
Safety tested according to ULC S628,
UL 737 and UL 1482 standards by an
accredited laboratory.
2.5 g/h
<
≤
EPA
Printed in Canada 45927A
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN
LOCAL AREA.
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS WOOD INSERT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
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As one of North America’s
largest and most respected
wood stove and fireplace
manufacturers, Stove Builder
International takes pride in the
quality and performance of all
its products.
The following pages provide
general advice on wood
heating, detailed instructions
for safe and effective
installation, and guidance
on how to get the best
performance from this insert.
It is highly recommend that
this wood burning hearth
product be installed and
serviced by professionals
who are certified in the United
States by NFI (National
Fireplace Institute®) or in
Canada by WETT (Wood
Energy Technology Transfer) or
in Quebec by APC (Association
des Professionnels du
Chauffage).
Contact local building or fire
officials about restrictions
and installation inspection
requirements in local area.
A building permit might be
required for the installation of
this insert and the chimney
that it is connected to. It
is also recommended to
inform your home insurance
company.
Please read this entire manual
before installing and using this
insert.
A primary alternative heat
source should be available in
the home. This heating unit
may serve as a supplementary
heat source. The manufacturer
cannot be responsible for
additional heating costs
associated with the use of an
alternative heat source.
ONLINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
If the unit requires repairs during the warranty period, proof of purchase must be provided. The
purchase invoice must be kept. The date indicated on it establishes the warranty period. If it
can not be provided, the warranty period will be determined by the date of manufacture of the
product.
It is also highly recommended to register the warranty online at
https://www.osburn-mfg.com/en/warranty/warranty-registration/
Registering the warranty will help to quickly find the information needed on the unit.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING
THIS WOOD INSERT.
If this insert is not
installed properly,
combustible materials
near it may overheat
and catch fire.
To reduce the
risk of fire, follow
the installation
instructions in this
manual.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. 7
1. Safety Information .................................................................................................................... 7
2. General Information.................................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Performances .................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Specifications .................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Dimensions.....................................................................................................................10
2.4 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You ................................................................12
2.5 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency ...........................................................12
2.6 The SBI Commitment to You and the Environment ............................................................12
3. Fuel ......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood ............................................................................13
4. Operating Your Insert ............................................................................................................. 16
4.1 Before Operating Your Insert............................................................................................16
4.2 The Use of a Fire Screen. ................................................................................................16
4.3 Blower Operation............................................................................................................16
4.4 Your First Fires................................................................................................................17
4.5 Lighting Fires..................................................................................................................17
4.6 Maintaining Wood Fires ...................................................................................................18
4.7 Building Different Fires for Different Needs........................................................................21
5. Maintaining your wood heating system ................................................................................ 23
5.1 Insert Maintenance..........................................................................................................23
5.2 Chimney and Chimney Liner Maintenance.........................................................................25
PART B - INSTALLATION............................................................................................................ 27
6. Pre-Installation Masonry Fireplace Requirements................................................................ 27
7. Safety Information .................................................................................................................. 28
7.1 Regulations Covering Insert Installation ............................................................................28
8. Clearances to Combustible Material ..................................................................................... 29
8.1 Location of the Certification Label....................................................................................29
8.2 Masonry Fireplace Throat Damper....................................................................................29
8.3 Installation of a Combustible Mantel Shelf.........................................................................29
8.4 Floor Protection ..............................................................................................................30
8.5 Minimum Masonry Opening and Clearances to Combustibles ............................................33
9. The Venting System................................................................................................................ 35
9.1 General .........................................................................................................................35
9.2 Block-off Plate................................................................................................................35
9.3 Suitable Chimneys ..........................................................................................................35
9.4 Liner Installation..............................................................................................................36

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9.5 Chimney Liner Installation................................................................................................36
9.6 Minimum Chimney Height................................................................................................38
9.7 The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House .....................................................38
9.8 Supply of Combustion Air................................................................................................39
Appendix 1: Ash Lip and Blower Installation ............................................................................ 41
Appendix 2: Door Overlay Installation....................................................................................... 42
Appendix 3: Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation.............................................................. 43
Appendix 4: Optional Faceplate And Trims Installation ........................................................... 44
Appendix 5: Optional Cuttable Faceplate Installation .............................................................. 48
Appendix 6: Optional Heat Shield Installation .......................................................................... 49
Appendix 7: Optional Fire Screen Installation........................................................................... 51
Appendix 8: Installation Of Air Tubes And Baffle..................................................................... 52
Appendix 9: Removal Instructions............................................................................................. 54
Appendix 10: Exploded Diagram and Parts List....................................................................... 55
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