Everest Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual
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Location
Length
Dimension
Around each glass
46" (116 cm)
“U” shaped
Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the fireplace if the glass is
broken. To change the glass, perform the same operation described above.
Both glasses used in the Everest are 5 mm thick, of dimensions: 12 7/16" x 10 5/16" and tested to
reach temperatures up to 1400 °F. If the glass breaks, it must be replaced with one having the
same specification. Contact your OSBURN dealer to obtain a genuine replacement part (see
“replacement parts”, in appendix to get the proper part number).
5.1.7
CLEANING AND PAINTING THE FIREPLACE
Do not attempt to clean or paint the fireplace when the unit is hot.
Painted surfaces can be
wiped down with a damp cloth. Plated surfaces may be scratched by abrasive cleaners. To
maintain the finish at its original brilliance, use only a damp soft cloth to clean plated surfaces.
If the paint becomes scratched or damaged, you can give your wood fireplace a brand-new look by
repainting it with heat-resistant paint. Before painting, roughen the surface with fine sand paper,
wipe it down to remove dust, and apply two thin coats of paint. For best results, use the same
paint that was originally used on the fireplace, which is available in spray cans. See your dealer for
details.
5.2
CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY LINER MAINTENANCE
5.2.1
WHY CHIMNEY CLEANING IS NECESSARY
Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney liner and chimney, forming a combustible
deposit called creosote. If creosote is allowed to build up in the venting system, it can ignite
when a hot fire is burned in the fireplace and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the
chimney. Severe chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys. Smouldering, smoky fires
can quickly cause a thick layer of creosote to form. When you avoid smouldering so the
exhaust from the chimney is mostly clear, creosote builds up more slowly. Your new fireplace
has the right characteristics to help you to burn clean fires with little or no smoke, resulting in
less creosote in the chimney.
