Exhaust System - Osburn Beyond Fire 1700 Installation And Operation Manual

6.3.1 Adjustment
In order for the stove to burn at its best efficiency, the door must provide a perfect seal with the
firebox. Therefore, the gasket should be inspected periodically to check for a good seal. The
gasket seal may be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment:
1. Remove the split pin by pulling and turning it using pliers.
2. Turn the handle one counterclockwise turn to increase pressure.
3. Reinstall the split pin with a small hammer.
Figure 17: Removing the split pin
6.3.2 Gasket
It is important to replace the gasket with another having the same diameter and density to
maintain a good seal.
1. Remove the door and place it face-down on something soft like a cushion of rags or a piece of
carpet.
2. Remove the old gasket from the door. Use a screwdriver to
scrape the old gasket adhesive from the door gasket groove.
3. Apply a bead of approximately 3/16» (5 mm) of high
temperature silicone in the door gasket groove. Starting from
the middle, hinges side, press the gasket into the groove.
The gasket must not be stretched during installation.
4. Leave about ½» long of the gasket when cutting and press
the end into the groove. Tuck any loose fibers under the
gasket and into the silicone.
5. Close the door. Do not use the stove for 24 hours.
6.4

Exhaust System

Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney, forming a inflammable deposit called creosote.
If creosote builds up in the system, it can ignite when a hot fire is burned in the stove. A very
hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney. Severe chimney fires can damage even the best
chimneys. Smouldering, smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer of creosote to form. When
the stove is operated properly, the exhaust from the chimney is mostly clear and creosote builds
up more slowly.
Installation and Operation Manual - 1700
Figure 18: Installing the split pin
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