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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

NorthlineExpress.com

http://www.northlineexpress.com

Toll-Free 1-866-667-8454

Summary of Contents for 1800

Page 1: ...CY 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 NorthlineExpress com http www northlineexpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 ...

Page 2: ...onsult 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 T...

Page 3: ...Y 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...

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Page 5: ...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 ...

Page 6: ...uitable Fireplace Dimensions for suitable size fireplace openings NOTE A METAL TAG IS PROVIDED AND IS TO BE FASTENED TO THE BACK WALL OF THE FIREPLACE IF THE FIREPLACE HAS BEEN 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 ...

Page 7: ...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 NorthlineExpress com http www northlineexpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 84...

Page 8: ...ements 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 2...

Page 9: ...arances 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 measu...

Page 10: ...h hazard 3 CONNECTOR INSTALLATION 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 i...

Page 11: ... the holes of the side and top panels and secure with the six 6 screws washers and nuts see Figure 2 6 4 Slide the assembled trim over the edges of the faceplate 5 Secure trim to faceplate using eight U shaped brackets see Figure 2 6 6 Locate air control plate Fig 2 4 1 shipped inside firebox Slide air control into tracks on firebox bottom as indicated in Fig 2 4 2 Figure 2 4 1 Figure 2 4 2 Northl...

Page 12: ...2 5 Figure 2 6 Figure 2 7 7 Fan is already attached to the unit at the factory with two tie straps to reattach fan to unit see Figure 2 7 NorthlineExpress com http www northlineexpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 ...

Page 13: ...ate Figure 2 7 with four 10 x 3 8 sheet metal screws supplied ensuring the rod on the air control plate extension protrudes through the slot in the RH faceplate moves freely horizontally 10 Add the air control knob Figure 2 10 Figure 2 8 Figure 2 9 Figure 2 10 NorthlineExpress com http www northlineexpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 ...

Page 14: ...r smoke to spill into the room 5 Never use gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene solvents charcoal lighter fluid or inflammable liquids to start or freshen a fire in the insert Keep all such liquids well away from the insert while it is in use 6 All insert surfaces become very hot during operation Care is needed especially with children to avoid contacting these surfaces 7 Do not elevate the fire by...

Page 15: ...y ignite creosote in the chimney resulting in a chimney fire Never burn salt wood beachwood chemically treated wood or wood removed from salt water since the deposits left will deteriorate the firebox Damage caused by chemicals or salt is not covered under warranty 3 Seasoned dense wood is recommended Wood should be air dried in a covered ventilated area for six months to a year or more This reduc...

Page 16: ...o be emitted into the room To cure the paint the first two fires should be burned for only about twenty minutes each Allow the insert to get warm only but not hot i e 250o F 120o C as measured by an insert top thermometer then allow the insert to cool down Light a third fire and burn it for about forty minutes to 450o F 230o C or less Once again cool the insert to room temperature then operate it ...

Page 17: ...t Settings Burn Rate Draft Setting Low Move Control left to end of travel Medium Low Move Control right by 9 16 1 14 3 25 4mm from closed position Medium High Move Control right by 7 8 1 3 4 22 2 44 5mm from closed position High Move Control to right hand end of travel Table 3 2 Closing the draft control down too soon will lower combustion efficiency and may result in creosote build up in the chim...

Page 18: ...g in the top of the firebox is a good indication of a clean efficiently burning fire Refuelling technique is important for good performance The best efficiency and performance from your insert can be achieved by adding partial loads of fuel and allowing them to get up to operating temperature before adding additional fuel Adding a large amount of fuel at one time will increase the time required to...

Page 19: ...amic glass cleaner or polish is recommended and should be rinsed off with water for best results 4 2 Ash Removal CAUTION Ashes can start fires even after several days of inactivity Never dispose of ashes in a combustible container Remove ashes only when the insert and ashes are cold Ashes should be removed from the insert frequently When ashes are removed they should be placed in a metal container...

Page 20: ...emely hot fire which could be hazardous Check frequently for creosote build up In the event of a insert or chimney component failure replace only with equipment that is equivalent to the original available from your Osburn dealer Your Osburn insert has been designed to reduce the amount of creosote produced Even so the chimney connector pipe and chimney should be inspected at least once every two ...

Page 21: ... front risers and hold it in place Install the front secondary air tube as show in figure 3 4c ensuring air holes face forward Install the cotter pins as in fig 3 4 Installing the front secondary air tube E will stabilize baffle assembly during the next step Figure 3 4c 4 Install the middle F and rear G secondary air tubes ensuring air holes face forward Install the cotter pins as in fig 4 3 North...

Page 22: ... any damaged firebricks replaced Check the firebricks annually for damage and replace if they are broken or damaged See Figure 3 3 for the firebrick layout Install the side back firebricks first and then the bottom firebricks NorthlineExpress com http www northlineexpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 ...

Page 23: ... hammerlock style and locks into place by hitting the head sharply with a hammer 5 Note that any tube can be replaced without disturbing the baffle Important Notes The air tubes are identified for placement as follows Front to back Tube No 1 56 Holes of 140 diameter Tube No 2 56 Holes of 125 diameter Tube No 3 56 Holes of 125 diameter Figure 4 3 Secondary Air Tube replacement NorthlineExpress com ...

Page 24: ... operated in a dust filled environment or if the fan is overheated by restricting air supply Stalling the rotor or over firing the insert with the fan turned off will also damage the fan The fan must not be overheated Do not disassemble the fan ALTERING OR TAMPERING WITH THE FAN WILL VOID THE WARRANTY NorthlineExpress com http www northlineexpress com Toll Free 1 866 667 8454 ...

Page 25: ...ng 5 Refer to instructions II Wood burns poorly or is slow to start or no heat 1 Low draw 2 Wet or decayed wood 3 Blocked intake air 1 Upgrade chimney 2 Use proper fuel 3 Check intake air supply by removing fan from insert and opening a window III Dirty glass 1 Insert is being under fired 1 Refer to instructions IV Wood burns too fast 1 Too much draft in chimney 1 Consult a qualified technician No...

Page 26: ...y with usage depending on the type and condition of cordwood Peak power output on high is 7 2 kW Average efficiency is 56 Shipping Weight 315lbs 142 8kg Firebox Volume 1 78 ft3 0 05 m3 Firebox Floor Area 16 81 W x 14 5 D 426 9mm x 368 3mm Door Opening Size 8 72 H x 16 62 W 221 4mm x 422 1mm Recommended 16 x 6 Dia 457 mm x 152 mm if loading sideways Log Size 16 x 6 Dia 406 mm x 152 mm if loading fr...

Page 27: ...te schedule and must not exceed the wholesale price of the replacement part All labour and freight costs covered by this warranty are limited according to the table below The manufacturer at its discretion may decide to repair or replace any part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warr...

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