Osburn OB02401 - Manual (Page 24)

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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 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. CAUTION: DO NOT OVER FIRE THIS HEATER.
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.