Osburn 1700-I, Installation And Operation Manual

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Page 4 Installation and Operation Manual - Osburn 1700-I
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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 Materials .......................................................................................................................12
2.5 Zone Heating .................................................................................................................12
2.6 Emissions and Efficiency ................................................................................................13
3. Fuel ........................................................................................................................................ 13
3.1 Tree Species .................................................................................................................14
3.2 Log Length ....................................................................................................................14
3.3 Piece Size .....................................................................................................................14
3.4 Compressed Wood Logs ................................................................................................14
3.5 Drying Time ...................................................................................................................15
4. Operating the Insert .............................................................................................................. 16
4.1 Blower ..........................................................................................................................17
4.2 Fire Screen ....................................................................................................................17
5. Burning Wood Efficiently ...................................................................................................... 18
5.1 First Use .......................................................................................................................18
5.2 Lighting Fires .................................................................................................................18
5.3 Combustion Cycles ........................................................................................................19
5.4 Rekindling a Fire ............................................................................................................20
5.5 Removing Ashes ............................................................................................................20
5.6 Air Intake Control ..........................................................................................................21
5.7 Fire Types .....................................................................................................................21
6. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 23
6.1 Insert ............................................................................................................................23
6.2 Glass Door ....................................................................................................................23
6.3 Door .............................................................................................................................25
6.4 Exhaust System .............................................................................................................26
PART B - INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................ 28
7. Masonry Fireplace Requirements ........................................................................................ 28
7.1 Fireplace and Chimney Condition ....................................................................................28
7.2 Chimney Caps ...............................................................................................................28
7.3 Adjacent Combustibles ..................................................................................................28
7.4 Opening Size .................................................................................................................28
7.5 Masonry Fireplace Throat Damper ..................................................................................28