Osburn Stoves by SB I 2200 - Manual (Page 13)

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Section 2.0 - Operation
2.1 Safety Information
1. This stove is designed for safe operation W HEN B URNING C ORDWOOD O NLY
. Altering or modifying
the unit or installation without proper authorisation will void the certification, warranty, and safety
listing, and may result in a safety hazard.
2. For safety reasons, never leave the unit unattended with the door open or ajar. An open door, and
especially a door partially open or cracked, if left for longer than required for good ignition can
potentially result in unsafe chimney temperatures, and if left unattended in hot embers or ignited
fuel falling out of the unit. Prolonged door open operation is not necessary provided the unit has
been properly installed and dry kindling is used to start the fire.
3. Do not abuse the unit, either by over firing or by using wood or combustibles with salt content, or
harmful chemicals. Misuse is not covered by warranty.
4. Even though your Osburn has been specifically designed and tested to prevent smoke spillage,
always open the door slowly as this will minimise the likelihood of smoke spillage or a back draft
of flame or smoke 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 stove. Keep all such liquids well away from the stove
while it is in use.
6. All stove surfaces become very hot during operation. Care is needed, especially with children, to
avoid contacting these surfaces.
7. Do not elevate the fire by means of grates.
8. C
AUTION : D O N OT O VER F IRE T HIS H EATER . Do not burn fuel in the stove at a rate higher than that
which will cause the ember bed level to exceed half the door opening height. If burning hot fires
regularly, purchase a stovetop thermometer, and do not exceed 840
o
F (450
o
C) as measured on the
Cook top. If the door handle of the stove becomes excessively hot to the touch, consider this to be
an indication of over firing. Over firing can result in a safety hazard and can permanently damage
the stove and chimney. This damage is not covered by the warranty.
9. Although the ceramic glass is extremely durable under any normal use, a few precautions are
required. Do not attempt to push logs further into the fire by using the door, as the glass may break
if any solid object heavily contacts it.
10.
Never operate the stove with the door open, or cracked slightly open, except briefly during
the lighting operation, and during refuelling. Leaving the door open continuously could seriously
overheat the chimney and adjacent combustibles. Do not operate the stove if there is an abnormal