Osburn OB01111 - Manual (Page 23)

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OPERATION
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.