Section 1.0 - Installation; General Installation - Osburn 2000 Owner's Manual

SECTION 1.0 - INSTALLATION

When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Osburn 2000 wood stove is
suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The E.P.A Osburn wood
stove is not intended for installation in a bedroom.
In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and
the CSA C22.1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code
requirements. In the USA, the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and NFPA 211 Standard for
Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances are to be followed in the absence of
local code requirements.
In addition to the national installation and/or local building codes, fire officials (or other authorities
having jurisdiction) should be contacted to determine what restrictions and installation requirements
might apply locally.
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GENERAL INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING THE
DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATION OF COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
ACTION IS CONSIDERED
D
O NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
CRACKED AND BROKEN COMPONENTS
INSTALLATION UNSAFE
A
SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUIRED
INSTALL A SMOKE DETECTOR IN THE ROOM WHERE THE STOVE IS LOCATED
C
ONNECT THE STOVE ONLY TO A LINED MASONRY CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL
BUILDING CODES FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL
.
WITH SOLID FUEL
This heating unit must serve as a supplementary heat source. An alternative heat source should be
available in the home if needed. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for additional heating
costs associated with the use of an alternative heat source.
It is highly recommended that the user buys this product from a retailer who can provide installation
and maintenance advices.
,
THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONSULTED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE
, e.g.
GLASS PANELS OR CERAMIC TILES
.
,
OR TO A LISTED FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY SUITABLE FOR USE
.
,
MAY RENDER THIS
.
WHERE SUCH
.
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