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  Stratford

 

Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual

 

 

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OSBURN LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 

The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty covers brand new 
products only, which have not been altered, modified nor repaired since shipment from factory.  Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), 
model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your OSBURN dealer.   

This  warranty  applies  to  normal  residential  use  only.  Damages  caused  by  misuse,  abuse,  improper  installation,  lack  of 
maintenance,  over  firing,  negligence  or  accident  during  transportation,  power  failures,  downdrafts,    venting  problems  or 
under-estimated heating area are not covered by this warranty.  The recommended heated area for a given appliance is defined 
by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum acceptable temperature in the designated area in case of a power 
failure. 

This  warranty  does  not  cover  any  scratch,  corrosion,  distortion,  or  discoloration.  Any  defect  or  damage  caused  by  the  use  of 
unauthorized  or  other  than  original  parts  voids  this  warranty.  An  authorized  qualified  technician  must  perform  the  installation  in 
accordance  with  the  instructions  supplied  with  this  product  and  all  local  and  national  building  codes.  Any  service  call  related  to  an 
improper installation is not covered by this warranty. 

The  manufacturer  may  require  that  defective  products be  returned  or  that  digital  pictures  be provided  to  support the  claim.  Returned 
products are to be shipped prepaid to the manufacturer for investigation. Transportation fees to ship the product back to the purchaser 
will be paid by the manufacturer. Repair work covered by the warranty, executed at the purchaser’s domicile by an authorized qualified 
technician requires the prior approval of the manufacturer. All parts and labour 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 warranty by refunding the wholesale price of any 
warranted but defective parts. The manufacturer shall, in no event, be responsible for any uncommon, indirect, consequential  damages 
of  any  nature,  which  are  in  excess  of  the  original  purchase  price  of  the  product.  A  one-time  replacement  limit  applies  to  all  parts 
benefiting from lifetime coverage. This warranty applies to products purchased after June 1

st

, 2015. 

 

DESCRIPTION 

WARRANTY APPLICATION* 

PARTS 

LABOUR 

Combustion chamber (welds only) and cast iron door frame. 

Lifetime 

5 years 

Ceramic glass (thermal breakage only**), plating (manufacturing defect**) 
and convector air-mate.  

Lifetime 

N/A 

Surrounds, heat shields, ash drawer, steel legs, pedestal, trims (aluminum 
extrusions), C-Cast baffle**, vermiculite baffle**, secondary air tubes**, 
removable stainless steel combustion chamber deflectors and supports. 

7 years 

N/A 

Handle assembly, glass retainers and air control mechanism. 

5 years 

3 years 

Removable carbon steel combustion chamber components. 

5 years 

N/A 

Standard and optional blower, heat sensors, switches, rheostat, wiring and 
electronics. 

2 years 

1 year 

Paint (peeling**), gaskets, insulation, ceramic fiber blankets, firebricks and 
other options. 

1 year 

N/A 

All parts replaced under the warranty. 

90 days 

N/A 

*Subject to limitations above.     **Picture required. 

Labour cost and repair work to the account of the manufacturer are based on a predetermined rate schedule and must not exceed the 
wholesale price of the replacement part.   

Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your 

OSBURN 

dealer. To accelerate processing of your warranty 

claim, make sure to have on hand the following information when calling: 

 

Your name, address and telephone number;  

 

Bill of sale and dealer’s name; 

 

Installation configuration;

 

 

 

Serial number and model name as indicated on the 
nameplate fixed to the back of your unit; 

 

Nature of the defect and any relevant information. 

Before shipping your unit or defective component to our plant, you must obtain an Authorization Number from your OSBURN 
dealer. Any merchandise shipped to our plant without authorization will be refused automatically and returned to sender. 

 

Summary of Contents for Stratford OB04002

Page 1: ...national Inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 After sale service 418 908 8002 E mail tech sbi international com This manual is available for free download on the ma...

Page 2: ...not properly installed combustible materials near it may overheat To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions in this manual exactly Contact local building or fire officials about...

Page 3: ...place Made Of 13 3 Fuel 14 3 1 Materials That Should Not be Burned 14 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 14 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 14 3 2 2 Tree Species 14 3 2 3 Log Length 15 3 2 4 Piece Si...

Page 4: ...5 2 5 Chimney Fire 32 PART B INSTALLATION 33 6 Safety Information 33 6 1 Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings 33 6 2 Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation 35 6 3 Fireplace Installation...

Page 5: ...stalling the Fresh Air Intake Kit 82 Appendix 5 Installing the Optional Firescreen AC01560 86 Appendix 6 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 87 Appendix 7 Exploded Diagram and Parts List 91...

Page 6: ...MAY BE OPEN OR FIRESCREEN REMOVED ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES OR RELOADING ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR OR PUT BACK THE FIRESCREEN AFTER IGNITION DO NOT LEAVE THE FIREPLACE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS OP...

Page 7: ...PLACE OPENING CAUTION DO NOT USE A FIREPLACE INSERT AND OTHER PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS FIREPLACE CAUTION DO NOT OBSTRUCT AIR INTLETS THIS FIREPLACE NEEDS AIR FOR ITS GOOD OPERATION CAU...

Page 8: ...bject to location in home chimney draft heat loss factors climate fuel type and other variables The recommended heated area for a given appliance is defined by the manufacturer as its capacity to main...

Page 9: ...Ceramic glass Blower Included up to 176 CFM Particulate emission standard EPA CSA B415 1 10 USA standard safety UL 127 Canadian standard safety ULC S610 East west through the door you see the longitud...

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Page 12: ...ated in the part of the house where the family spends most of its time This is normally the main living area where the kitchen dining and living rooms are located By locating the fireplace in this are...

Page 13: ...E MADE OF The body of your fireplace which is most of its weight is carbon steel Should it ever become necessary many years in the future almost the entire fireplace can be recycled into new products...

Page 14: ...rious tree species is the density of the wood Hardwoods are denser than softwoods People who live in the coldest regions of North America usually have only spruce birch and poplar other low density sp...

Page 15: ...e to piece 3 2 4 PIECE SIZE Firewood dries more quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don...

Page 16: ...nd dry it yourself drying happens faster in dry weather than in damp maritime climates drying happens faster in warm summer weather than in winter weather small pieces dry more quickly than large piec...

Page 17: ...ull dry wood is much lighter in weight than wet wood split a piece and if the fresh face feels warm and dry it is dry enough to burn if it feels damp it is too wet burn a piece wet wood hisses and siz...

Page 18: ...ll happen as you burn your first few fires the paint cures and the internal components of the fireplace are conditioned As the paint cures some of the chemicals vaporize The vapors are not poisonous b...

Page 19: ...the conditions CAUTION PLACE THE WOOD LOGS FAR ENOUGH FROM THE GLASS TO ALLOW PROPER PRIMARY AIR FLOW 4 3 2 THE TOP DOWN FIRE The top down fire starting method solves two problems with the convention...

Page 20: ...utput from your fireplace It is normal for its surface temperature to rise after a new load of wood is ignited and for its temperature to gradually decline as the fire progresses This rising and falli...

Page 21: ...ALIC CONTAINER OR ON A WOODEN DECK 4 4 3 RAKING CHARCOAL Rekindle the fire when you notice that the room temperature has fallen You will find most of the remaining charcoal at the back of the firebox...

Page 22: ...before loading is one of the secrets to clean burning and effective zone heating 4 4 5 TURNING DOWN THE AIR SUPPLY Once the firewood firebox and chimney are hot you can begin to reduce the air supply...

Page 23: ...of fire is good for mild weather when you are around to tend the fireplace and should provide enough heat for four hours or more Small fires like this are a good time to use softer wood species so th...

Page 24: ...f 5 to 6 hours 2 0 c f to 2 5 c f 6 to 8 hours 2 5 c f to 3 0 c f 8 to 9 hours 3 0 c f 9 to 10 hours Long burn times are not necessarily an indication of efficient fireplace operation When you are hom...

Page 25: ...er a week or so of use This is normal and can be easily removed when the fireplace is cool by wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying Never try to clean the glass when the fireplace is...

Page 26: ...seal with the firebox Therefore the gasket should be inspected periodically to check for a good seal The gasket seal may be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment To adjust 1 Remove the spl...

Page 27: ...align open the fireplace s doors and loosen the pressures screws located on the lower and upper hinges of each door using a 3 32 Allen key to free the adjustable hinge rods Using a flat screwdriver t...

Page 28: ...elow The diameter and density of the gasket is important to getting a good seal Place the doors face down on something soft like a cushion of rags or piece of carpet Remove the old gaskets from the do...

Page 29: ...the adhesive and place the gasket on a table with the adhesive side up Stick the end of the gasket to the middle of one edge then press the edge of the glass down onto the gasket taking care that it...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ...job If you don t have experience cleaning chimneys you might want to hire a professional chimney sweep to clean and inspect the system for the first time After having seen the cleaning process you can...

Page 32: ...s to the chimney See Appendix 6 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle for details 5 2 5 CHIMNEY FIRE Regular chimney maintenance and inspection can prevent chimney fires If you have a chimney...

Page 33: ...ANY OTHER MEDIA OWNER S MANUAL CATALOGUES FLYERS MAGAZINES AND OR WEB SITES MIXING OF APPLIANCE COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDTIONS WHERE ANY S...

Page 34: ...CE YOU MUST INSTALL THE TWO SPACERS AND THE HEAT SHIELD ON TOP AND THE TWO SPACERS ON THE BACK OF THE FIREPLACE The spacers and the heat shield are in the firebox of the fireplace and the screws are w...

Page 35: ...s NOTE The Fireplace is not approved for use with a so called positive flue connection to the clay tile of a masonry chimney 6 3 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 6 3 1 LOCATING THE STRATFORD A The best location...

Page 36: ...ion is not required However the upper and lower angle for the full width of the floor protection must be protected 2 horizontally and vertically E by a non combustible material For example a sheet met...

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Page 38: ...and Operation Manual 38 _____________________________________________________________________ In the case where F would be equal to 4 it is suggested that the sheet metal between the base of the fire...

Page 39: ...he case where the fireplace is installed directly on the floor or on a raised base of less than 4 an R value for the hearth extension is required In these case also the joint between the hearth extens...

Page 40: ...oor protection First by adding the R values of the proposed materials or if some K and thickness values are given by converting them to R values To calculate the R factor for a composite floor protect...

Page 41: ...backer 500 2 3 0 44 Wonderboard 3 23 0 31 Cement mortar 5 00 0 2 Common brick 5 00 0 2 Face brick 9 00 0 11 Marble 14 3 20 00 0 07 0 05 Ceramic tile 12 5 0 008 Concrete 1 050 0 950 Mineral wool insula...

Page 42: ...NSION REQUIREMENTS The hearth extension floor area must extend at least 16 41 cm in front of the hearth A and at least 8 20 cm on each side of the door opening D The joint between the hearth extension...

Page 43: ...ASURED FROM THE BASE OF THE APPLIANCE B Frame the fireplace with vertical studs at the sides of the fireplace running from floor to ceiling Position the studs back from the front edge of the fireplace...

Page 44: ..._ Wall finish behind the fireplace s faceplate installation CLEARANCES A 4 7 8 124 mm B 8 203 mm C 5 127 mm D 80 2032 mm MEASUREMENTS E 37 7 8 961 mm F 24 3 4 630 mm G 1 1 2 39 mm MAX When drywall pan...

Page 45: ...END Combustible material allowed in this area Non combustible material only in this area MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS FOR FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS FOR FORCED AIR DISTRIBUTION KIT J 12 305 mm...

Page 46: ...mm N 75 1 2 1918 mm When drywall panels or any other finishing material inside the chase around the fireplace is to be used add its thickness to the measurement Values M and N are minimum measurement...

Page 47: ...Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual _____________________________________________________________________ 47 CLEARANCES A 3 76 mm maximum B 5 5 8 143 mm minimum C 17 432 mm minimum...

Page 48: ...aterial such as brick stone or ceramic tile may be in contact with the fireplace decorative frame Note that if you ever needed to remove the decorative frame it might be wise not to seal between the f...

Page 49: ...lace see figure below Different mantel shelf dimensions are listed in the following table However no combustible mantel shelf can be installed at less than 58 1473 mm above the bottom of the fireplace...

Page 50: ...om the inside door frame Side mantle 3 minimum Wall in front of fireplace 48 Ceiling 80 in 2 03 m measured from the base of the fireplace Fireplace enclosure Back wall 0 Sides 0 Floor under the firepl...

Page 51: ...and its roof The chimney must extend at least 1 m 3 ft above the highest point of contact with the roof and at least 60 cm 2 ft higher than any roof line or obstacle within a horizontal distance of 3...

Page 52: ...house such as in a basement in combination with outside chimney are especially prone to flow reversal 2 The Stratford is listed only with chimney systems described in TABLE 2 LISTED CHIMNEYS FOR YOUR...

Page 53: ...op of the chimney Failure to install a rain cap may cause corrosion problems 10 Cut and frame square holes in all floors ceilings and roof that the chimney will go through to provide a 2 50 mm minimum...

Page 54: ...nstallations where more than one chimney is located in the same non chase or within the same area we suggest that their terminations be separated by at least 16 410 mm horizontally and 18 460 mm verti...

Page 55: ...nstallation manual to ensure a safe installation Some non illustrated parts may be required 8 6 1 EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL CHIMNEY INSTALLATION A To insure a good draft it is recommended to have a length o...

Page 56: ...Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 56 _____________________________________________________________________ Direct installation Exterior offset installation...

Page 57: ...Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual _____________________________________________________________________ 57 Interior offset installation Connection to a masonry chimney...

Page 58: ...y the chimney manufacturer before installing the first chimney length Continue installing chimney lengths making sure to lock each length in place 4 Every time the chimney passes through a ceiling or...

Page 59: ...n Manual _____________________________________________________________________ 59 THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOOR WALL AND CEILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED NOTE THE FLOOR AND WALLS BELOW THE ATTI...

Page 60: ...tall the necessary chimney lengths to achieve the required offset Lock the chimney lengths together according to the chimney manufacturer s instructions In many cases it is recommended to use three 3...

Page 61: ...Hart Cooley TLC 1 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Selkirk Sure Temp ST 1 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Selkirk CF Sentinel CF 2 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Selkirk Super Pro 2100 ALT 2 Solid Pack 6 15 cm Selkirk Super Vent 2100 JM 2...

Page 62: ...imney is enclosed at the attic level Requires insulated attic radiation shield unless chimney is enclosed at the attic level 1 Solid Pack ASHT 2 Solid Pack S 2100 M G DuraVent Ventilated roof flashing...

Page 63: ...le 30 or 45 in Canada and 30 only in the USA an angled firestop or wall radiation shield provided by the chimney manufacturer must be installed Only one is required Follow the chimney manufacturer s i...

Page 64: ...s provided with the support by the chimney manufacturer Many manufacturers will provide the maximum height of chimney that can be supported by the support Make sure you respect those parameters 8 9 IN...

Page 65: ...due to house depressurization a carbon monoxide CO detector alarm is required in the room where the fireplace is installed The CO detector will provide warning if for any reason the wood fireplace fa...

Page 66: ...avity distribution kit Traditional style AC01375 Hot air gravity distribution kit Modern with adjustable pipes AC01389 Forced air distribution kit AC01340 Hot air gravity distribution kit Traditional...

Page 67: ...vity distribution kits AC01375 AC01389 are the following Minimum height 68 1 7 m Minimum distance from ceiling 12 30 cm Maximum length 10 3m The minimum height of the hot air ducting must be measured...

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Page 69: ...s closing up the 8 dia holes on top of the fireplace Then cut and remove the insulation in order to obtain two 8 dia openings Then remove the plates closing up the 8 dia holes inside the fireplace 2 S...

Page 70: ...elf tapping screws each Secure the hot air outlets grilles to the frames with screws 4 Maintain at least a 2 50 mm clearance between the ducts and the firestop the required hole size for the hot air g...

Page 71: ...insulated flexible ducts as they may overheat 10 Do not use tees or any other components than the ones specifically listed here 11 All ducts must extend upwards or horizontally Never route the ducting...

Page 72: ..._____________ Hot air gravity distribution kit Modern with adjustable pipes AC01389 The kit includes Decorative plate A Adjustable frame B Heat distribution box C Telescoping section D Anchor plate E...

Page 73: ...ratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual _____________________________________________________________________ 73 DIMENSIONS OF HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX DIMENSIONS OF ADJUSTABLE DECORATIVE PLA...

Page 74: ...tallation and Operation Manual 74 _____________________________________________________________________ DIMENSIONS OF ASSEMBLED HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX AND ADJUSTABLE DECORATIVE PLATE DIMENSIONS OF TELE...

Page 75: ...ocedure Remove the plates closing up the 8 dia holes on top of the fireplace Then cut and remove the insulation in order to obtain two 8 dia openings Then remove the plates closing up the 8 dia holes...

Page 76: ...elf tapping screws B 3 per telescoping section Determine the needed height and secure the two parts of the telescoping sections together with 3 self tapping screws provided Insert the adjustable frame...

Page 77: ...A standard states that it is necessary to perform certification testing with any ventilation that is likely to alter the units performance For this reason SBI has tested the effects of the forced air...

Page 78: ...Manual 78 _____________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX 2 BLOWER MAINTENANCE OR REPLACEMENT 1 Open the bottom louver A 2 With a short square head screwdriver remove th...

Page 79: ...tratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual _____________________________________________________________________ 79 3 Remove and keep the heat shield B and the 4 screws C 4 Cut the Tie wrap...

Page 80: ...back 7 Turn 90 to pull out Repeat the steps in reverse order to reinstall the fan Blower connection Have the wiring installed by a qualified electrician Connect the wires from the power outlet to the...

Page 81: ...our Stratford wood fireplace you need to install the door overlay See figure below for installation instructions Position the overlays A and B on the door frames and secure them from the inside of the...

Page 82: ...the use of a 3 to 4 inch adaptor again increasing substantially the quantity of incoming fresh air THE INSULATED FLEXIBLE PIPE LENGTH SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT AND HAVE A CONFIGURATION TO AVOID CONDENSATI...

Page 83: ...laces on the fireplace 1 On the right side of the appliance most common 2 On the right side at the back of the appliance 3 On the right side under the appliance 1 Using a Philips screwdriver remove th...

Page 84: ...the fresh air intake adapter B using one of the adjustable pipe clamps C Secure the other end of the pipe to the outside wall termination E using the second adjustable pipe clamp C The outside wall te...

Page 85: ...open side down and fasten the register to the wall with screws as shown bellow Place the insulated pipe over the register tube and over the fireplace outside air connector At each end carefully pull b...

Page 86: ...two handles and bring it close to the door opening Lean the upper part of the firescreen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top firescreen bracket behind the primary air deflector...

Page 87: ...l _____________________________________________________________________ 87 APPENDIX 6 INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY AIR TUBES AND BAFFLE REMOVABLE PARTS A Cotter pins x4 B Air tubes x4 C C cast baffle x1...

Page 88: ...tion and Operation Manual 88 _____________________________________________________________________ 1 Using a ratchet key and a Torx T 30 unscrew the two Torx screws B holding up the andiron A 2 Remove...

Page 89: ...________ 89 3 Using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5 16 remove the slab holder D and the left refractory slab E 4 Starting with the rear tube lean and insert the right end of the secondary air tube i...

Page 90: ...abs on the pin to keep in place 7 Repeat steps 4 5 and 6 for the two tubes in the back then install the baffle Then install the two front tubes 8 To remove the tubes use the above steps in reverse ord...

Page 91: ...Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual _____________________________________________________________________ 91 APPENDIX 7 EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST...

Page 92: ...8 SE24162 STRATFORD RIGHT DOOR WITH HANDLE AND GASKET 1 9 40030 ROUND 1 4 ROPE WITH ADHESIVE 1 925 10 30124 SCREW 8 32 X 5 16 TRUSS QUADREX ZINC 1 11 30101 SPRING TENSION PIN 5 32 DIA X 1 1 2 L 1 12...

Page 93: ...50 22138 REAR REFRACTORY SLAB 1 51 22137 FLOOR REFRACTORY SLAB 1 52 PL53144 LOG HOLDER 1 53 30506 SCREW PAN TORX TYPE F 1 4 20 X 1 BLACK 2 54 PL53145 REFRACTORY SLAB RETAINER 2 55 PL53132 FRONT SECON...

Page 94: ...n the refractory slabs These cracks can be minimized by proper curing as described in First Fires They will not normally diminish the effectiveness of the refractory slabs If large cracks develop then...

Page 95: ..._________________________________________________________ 95 3 Using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5 16 remove the slab holders D and the refractory slabs E and F 4 Remove the rear refractory slab G...

Page 96: ...y part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price of...

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