Osburn OB01601 - Manual (Page 21)

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CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapours, which combine
with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapours condense in the relatively
cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the
flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. When burning wood,
the chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months
during the heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred.
TO PREVENT CREOSOTE BUILD UP
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Always burn dry wood. This allows clean burns and higher chimney temperatures,
therefore less creosote deposit.
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Leave the air control full open for about 10 min. every time you reload the insert to
bring it back to proper operating temperatures. The secondary combustion can only
take place if the firebox is hot enough.
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Always check for creosote deposit once every two months and have your chimney
cleaned at least once a year.
ASH DISPOSAL
Ashes should be removed from the insert every few days or when ashes get to 2 to 3
inches deep. Always empty the insert when it is cold, such as in the morning.
Always dispose of ashes in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. Place this container on
a non combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials,
pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, they should be retained in the close container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
CAUTIONS:
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A SHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE INSERT .
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T HE ASH PAN CAN BECOME VERY HOT . W EAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY .
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N EVER BURN THE INSERT WITH THE ASH TRAP OPEN . T HIS WOULD RESULT IN OVER FIRING THE
INSERT . D AMAGE TO THE INSERT AND EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT .