Osburn OB01801 - Manual (Page 27)

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Section 4.0 Maintenance
4.1 Care And Cleaning
Clean the insert frequently so that soot, ash and creosote do not accumulate. Do not attempt to clean
the insert, glass or door when the unit is hot. Special care must be taken with Gold surfaces in order
to maintain the finish at its original brilliance. Do not use an abrasive glass cleaner which will
scratch the glass or gold finish. Use only a soft clean damp cloth on the door, since some cleaners
may remove the plating or paint.
4.1.1 Glass Cleaning
Under normal operation the stove is designed to keep the glass clean. Glass cleaning may be
required when burning damp wood and/or when burning slow fires. Generally if the glass is not
staying clean then the unit is being under fired. Dirty glass may be self-cleaned by burning a hot fire
(i.e. dry wood and opened draft controls) for a couple of hours. Good burning techniques will result
in clean glass.
Hand clean the glass only when the fire is out and the insert is cold. A light film can usually be
cleaned with paper towel and water. If heavy cleaning is required, a ceramic glass cleaner or polish
is recommended, and should be rinsed off with water for best results.
4.2 Ash Removal
CAUTION: Ashes can start fires, even after several days of inactivity. Never dispose of
ashes in a combustible container. Remove ashes only when the insert and
ashes are cold .
Ashes should be removed from the insert frequently. When ashes are removed, they should be
placed in a metal container with a tightly fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed
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 closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Do not place
other waste materials in the metal ash container.
4.3 Chimney Cleaning
Regular chimney maintenance, as well as good burning practices, are required to prevent chimney
fires. The chimney and the chimney connector pipe must be maintained in good condition and be
kept clean for optimal safety. The chimney should be checked regularly for creosote build-up.
Inspection and cleaning of the chimney can be facilitated by removing the baffle.