Operating The Fireplace; Using A Fire Screen; Blower Operation - Osburn STRATFORD II OB04007 Installation And Operation Manual

4. Operating the Fireplace

This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate that
must not be altered. It is against federal regulations to alter this setting or
otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
4.1

Using a Fire Screen

This fireplace has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen, sold
separately. The fire screen must be properly secured on the fireplace to avoid any risk of sparks
damaging the flooring. When the fire screen is in use, do not leave the fireplace unattended
to respond promptly in the event of smoke spillage into the room. Potential causes of smoke
spillage are described in Section
Optional Fire Screen Installation»
Operating the fireplace with a fire screen increases possibilities of generating carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is an odourless gas that is highly toxic which can cause death at high concentration
in air. Installation of a carbon monoxide detector is highly recommended.
4.2

Blower Operation

A blower (A) is already installed in the fireplace. It is
located behind the faceplate, at the bottom of the
fireplace. Its function is to increase airflow around the
fireplace air jacket and improve hot air circulation in the
room. When used regularly, the blower can provide a
small increase in efficiency, up to 2%. However, the use
of a blower should not be used as a way to gain more
output from a fireplace that is undersized for the space
it is intended to heat.
The blower can operate in automatic or manual mode.
To choose the mode, just press the rocker switch (B)
and choose «AUTO» for automatic mode and «MAN» for
manual mode.
Automatic mode: Press the rocker switch (B) and choose
the «AUTO» mode. Choose the operating speed of the
blower with the rheostat button (C) above. The blower
will start automatically when the fireplace is warm and
will shut down automatically when the fireplace is cold.
Manual mode: Press the rocker switch (B) and select the «MAN» mode. Choose the operating
speed of the blower with the rheostat button (C) above. The blower will start immediately. The
blower must be stopped manually, either by turning the rheostat button (C) fully to the left or by
changing the mode.
OFF: To completely turn off the blower, turn the rheostat button (C) counterclockwise until the
blower stops.
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