Osburn OB01151 - Manual (Page 20)

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Section 3.0 Operation
3.1 Safety Information
1. This insert is designed for safe operation W HEN B URNING C ORDWOOD O NLY
. Altering or
modifying the unit or the installation without proper authorization 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, hot embers or
ignited fuel may fall 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 insert has been specifically designed and tested to prevent smoke
spillage, always open the door slowly as this will minimize the likelihood of smoke spillage or
a back draft causing flame or 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 means of grates, and irons or other means.
8.
C AUTION : D O N OT O VER F IRE T HIS H EATER . Do not burn fuel in the insert 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 an insert top thermometer, and do not exceed 840
o
F (450
o
C) as
measured on the cooktop. If the door handle of the insert 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 insert 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 it is heavily contacted by any solid object.
10.
Never operate the insert with the door open, or cracked slightly open, except briefly during the
lighting operation, and during refueling. Leaving the door open continuously could seriously
overheat the chimney and adjacent combustibles. Do not operate the insert if there is an
abnormal air leakage into the unit, such as through deteriorated gaskets or cracked or broken
glass. Do not operate the insert without a door gasket. Leakage can result in overheating, or in
very airtight homes, could possibly cause smoke spillage into the room. Smoke may contain
carbon monoxide, which is poisonous, and in sufficient quantities is a health hazard.