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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Stratford
250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3
After-sale service: 418-908-8002
This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer's web site. It is a
copyrighted document. Re-sale is strictly prohibited. The manufacturer may update this
manual from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems, injuries, or damages
arising out of the use of information contained in any manual obtained from unauthorized
sources.
Printed in Canada
www.osburn-mfg.com
Stove Builder International Inc.
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD
Listed to standards ULC-S610 and UL 127
by an accredited laboratory
E-mail: tech@sbi-international.com
FIREPLACE
45703A
22-09-2017

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  • Page 1 US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD FIREPLACE Listed to standards ULC-S610 and UL 127 by an accredited laboratory www.osburn-mfg.com Stove Builder International Inc. 250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3 After-sale service: 418-908-8002 E-mail: tech@sbi-international.com This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer’s web site. It is a copyrighted document.
  • Page 2 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS OSBURN WOOD FIREPLACE As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove and fireplace manufacturers, Stove Builder International takes pride in the quality and performance of all its products. We want to help you get maximum satisfaction as you use this product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Table of content PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ........6 1 Safety Information................. 6 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings ......6 2 General Information on Stratford (OB04002) ........8 Appliance performance ..................
  • Page 4 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System ......... 25 Fireplace Maintenance ..................25 5.1.1 Plated Finish Maintenance ................25 5.1.2 Glass Door Cleaning ..................25 5.1.3 Door Adjustment ....................26 5.1.4 Door Alignment ....................27 5.1.5 Replacing the Door Gasket ................
  • Page 5 Appendix 6: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle ....87 Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ........91 OSBURN LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ........96 REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY ONLINE To receive full warranty coverage, you will need to show evidence of the date you purchased your stove.

  • Page 6: Part A - Operation And Maintenance

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Please see Part B for installation instructions. 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1.1 SUMMARY OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS • HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
  • Page 7 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual • THIS FIREPLACE MUST ALWAYS BE USED WITH THE ORIGINAL ANDIRONS (SEE APPENDIX 7: EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS). • SOME JURISDICTIONS IN THE USA REQUIRE A SUPPLY OF OUTDOOR COMBUSTION AIR FOR THE FIREPLACE.

  • Page 8: General Information On Stratford (Ob04002)

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual GENERAL INFORMATION ON STRATFORD (OB04002) 2.1 APPLIANCE PERFORMANCE Fuel type Dry cordwood Recommended heating area 750 to 2,100 ft (70 to 195 m Firebox volume 2.5 ft (0.071 m Maximum burn time Maximum heat output (dry cordwood) 75,000 BTU/h (22.0 kW) (2)(3)

  • Page 9: General Features

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 GENERAL FEATURES Maximum log length 21 in (533 mm) east-west* Flue outlet diameter 6 in (152 mm) 6 in (152 mm) Chimney diameter See section 8.6: Chimney Installation Instructions CAN/ULC S604, UL 103 (1700 °F) Type of chimney CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F) Baffle material...
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  • Page 12: Zone Heating And How To Make It Work For You

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 2.3 ZONE HEATING AND HOW TO MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU Your new Stratford wood fireplace is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower temperature. This is called zone heating and it is an increasingly popular way to heat homes or spaces within homes.

  • Page 13: The Benefits Of Low Emissions And High Efficiency

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 2.4 THE BENEFITS OF LOW EMISSIONS AND HIGH EFFICIENCY The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the Stratford firebox mean that your household will release up to 90 percent less smoke into the outside environment than if you used an older conventional stove.

  • Page 14: Fuel

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 3 FUEL 3.1 MATERIALS THAT SHOULD NOT BE BURNED • GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, • COAL OR CHARCOAL, • TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, • PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, • FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, •...

  • Page 15: Log Length

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.3 LOG LENGTH Logs should be cut at least 1” (25 mm) shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily. Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the fireplace very difficult. The most common standard length of firewood is 16”...

  • Page 16: How To Dry Firewood

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.5 HOW TO DRY FIREWOOD Firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood fireplaces. Continually burning green or unseasoned wood produces more creosote and involves lack of heat and dirty glass door.

  • Page 17: Judging Firewood Moisture Content

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.6 JUDGING FIREWOOD MOISTURE CONTENT You can find out if some firewood is dry enough to burn by using these guidelines: • cracks form at the ends of logs as they dry • as it dries in the sun, the wood turns from white or cream colored to grey or yellow, •...

  • Page 18: Operating Your Fireplace

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 4 OPERATING YOUR FIREPLACE 4.1 THE USE OF A FIRESCREEN This fireplace has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a firescreen (AC01560, sold separately). Make sure the firescreen is properly secured on the fireplace to avoid any risk of sparks damaging your flooring.

  • Page 19: Conventional Fire Starting

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.1 CONVENTIONAL FIRE STARTING The conventional way to build a wood fire is to bunch up 5 to 10 sheets of plain newspaper and place them in the firebox. Next, place 10 or so pieces of fine kindling on the newspaper.

  • Page 20: Two Parallel Logs

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.3 TWO PARALLEL LOGS Place two spit logs in the firebox. Place a few sheets of twisted newspaper between the logs. Now place some fine kindling across the two logs and some larger kindling across those, log cabin style. Light the newspaper.

  • Page 21: Ash Removal

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.2 ASH REMOVAL Ash should be removed from the firebox every two or three days of full time heating. Do not let the ash build up in the firebox because it will interfere with proper fire management. The best time to remove ash is after an overnight fire when the fireplace is relatively cool, but there is still some chimney draft to draw the ash dust into the fireplace and prevent it from coming into the room.

  • Page 22: Turning Down The Air Supply

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Although it is important to fire each new load hot to prepare for a clean burn, do not allow the fire to burn at full intensity for more than a few minutes. DO NOT LEAVE THE FIREPLACE UNATTENDED WHILE A NEW LOAD IS BEING FIRED HOT. DO NOT OVERFIRE.

  • Page 23: Building Different Fires For Different Needs

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.6 BUILDING DIFFERENT FIRES FOR DIFFERENT NEEDS Using the air control is not the only way to match the fireplace’s heat output to the heat demand. Your house will need far less heat in October than in January to be kept at a comfortable temperature.
  • Page 24 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.6.4 Maximum Burn Cycle Times The burn cycle time is the period between loading wood on a coal bed and the consumption of that wood back to a coal bed of the same size. The flaming phase of the fire lasts for roughly the first half of the burn cycle and the second half is the coal bed phase during which there is little or no flame.

  • Page 25: Maintaining Your Wood Heating System

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 5 MAINTAINING YOUR WOOD HEATING SYSTEM 5.1 FIREPLACE MAINTENANCE Your new fireplace will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the internal components of the firebox, such as firebricks, baffles and air tubes, will wear over time under intense heat.

  • Page 26: Door Adjustment

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.3 DOOR ADJUSTMENT In order for your fireplace 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.

  • Page 27: Door Alignment

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.4 DOOR ALIGNMENT To align, open the fireplace’s doors and loosen the pressures screws located on the lower and upper hinges of each door using a 3/32” Allen key to free the adjustable hinge rods. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the adjustable hinge rods in the direction shown to adjust the doors.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Door Gasket

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.5 REPLACING THE DOOR GASKET It is important to maintain the gaskets in good condition. After a year or more of use, the door gaskets will compress and become hard, which may allow air to leak past it. You can test the condition of the door gaskets by closing and latching the door on a strip of paper.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Glass Gasket And/Or The Glass

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Location Length Dimensions On each door frame 41 ½" (105 cm) Flat 1/4’’ x ½” (6 x 12mm Center door gasket 14 ½” (36 cm) Round ¼" (6 mm) self-adhesive 5.1.6 REPLACING GLASS GASKET AND/OR GLASS It is a good idea to replace the...

  • Page 30: Cleaning And Painting The Fireplace

    1400º F. If the glass breaks, it must be replaced with one having the same specification. Contact your OSBURN dealer to obtain a genuine replacement part (see “replacement parts”, in appendix to get the proper part number).

  • Page 31: Cleaning The Chimney

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual It is recommended to clean thoroughly the chimney system at the end of every heating season. During summer, the air is damper and with minimal air circulation within the stove or furnace, it can mix with creosote and/or sooth deposits in the chimney system to form an acid that could accelerate the corrosion process and induce premature decay of the steel.

  • Page 32: Fire Baffle Removal Prior To Cleaning The Chimney

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 5.2.4 FIRE BAFFLE REMOVAL PRIOR TO CLEANING THE CHIMNEY Before starting to clean your chimney, we recommend that you remove the fire baffle to avoid creosote dust collection on top of the baffle. Follow the steps below to remove the fire baffle: 1.

  • Page 33: Part B - Installation

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual PART B – INSTALLATION Install the fireplace only as described in these instructions and using only components from the chimney manufacturers listed in table 2. Parts Required • Stratford Fireplace • Insulated chimney made by the manufacturers listed in table 2, with the corresponding specifications : ...
  • Page 34 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR FIREPLACE, YOU MUST INSTALL THE TWO SPACERS AND THE HEAT SHIELD ON TOP AND THE TWO SPACERS ON THE BACK OF THE FIREPLACE. The spacers and the heat shield are in the firebox of the fireplace and the screws are with the manual kit.

  • Page 35: Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 6.2 REGULATIONS COVERING FIREPLACE INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Stratford wood fireplace is suitable for use in residential installations. The Stratford wood fireplace is not intended for installation in a bedroom of a mobile home. 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.
  • Page 36 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 6.3.1.1 Raised base installation of more than 4" (R value for the hearth extension not required) The Stratford may be installed directly on the floor or on a raised combustible or non combustible base. If the fireplace is elevated more than 4" (B), an R value for the hearth extension is not required.
  • Page 37 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual _____________________________________________________________________ 37...
  • Page 38 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual In the case where (F) would be equal to 4", it is suggested that the sheet metal between the base of the fireplace and floor be in one piece. 38 _____________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 39 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 6.3.1.2 On the floor or on a raised base of less than 4" installation (R value for the hearth extension required) In the case where the fireplace is installed directly on the floor or on a raised base of less than 4", an R value for the hearth extension is required.
  • Page 40 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual A noncombustible floor protection with R value insulation equal to or greater than 1.00 must be installed in front of the unit. For more details see Section 6.3.2: Minimum Hearth Extension Requirements. The use of an R value is convenient when more than one material is going to be used in the hearth extension to cover the combustible surface.
  • Page 41 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Thermal Characteristics of Common Floor Protection Materials* MATERIAL CONDUCTIVITY (k) RESISTANCE (R) PER INCH PER INCH THICKNESS ® Micore 0.39 2.54 ® Micore 0.49 2.06 ® Durock 1.92 0.52 ® Hardibacker 1.95 0.51 ® Hardibacker 0.44 ®...

  • Page 42: Minimum Hearth Extension Requirements

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 6.3.2 MINIMUM HEARTH EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS The hearth extension floor area must extend at least 16" (41 cm) in front of the hearth (A) and at least 8" (20 cm) on each side of the door opening (D). The joint between the hearth extension and the fireplace hearth needs to be made of non-combustible material such as sheet metal (not included).

  • Page 43: Framing, Facing, Mantel, And Combustible Shelf

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 6.3.3 FRAMING, FACING, MANTEL, AND COMBUSTIBLE SHELF 6.3.3.1 Framing The construction of the framing, facing, and mantel must be in accordance with the standards and the following illustrations: A. Frame the sides and back of the fireplace using 2" × 3" (5 cm x 8 cm) or heavier lumber. However, the front studs as well as headers on top of the fireplace must be of a depth no more than the depth of the top standoffs.
  • Page 44 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Wall finish behind the fireplace’s faceplate installation MEASUREMENTS CLEARANCES 37 7/8" (961 mm) 4 7/8" (124 mm) 24 3/4" (630 mm) 8" (203 mm) 1 1/2" (39 mm) MAX 5" (127 mm) 80" (2032 mm) *When drywall panels or any other finishing material inside the chase around the fireplace is to be used, add its thickness to the measurement.
  • Page 45 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual See Appendixes for fresh air intake kit (L) and forced air distribution kit (K) installation. Fresh air intake kit and forced air distribution kit installation LEGEND Combustible material allowed in this area Non-combustible material only in this area MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS...
  • Page 46 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual CLEARANCES** 53 1/2" (1359 mm) 75 1/2" (1918 mm) *When drywall panels or any other finishing material inside the chase around the fireplace is to be used, add its thickness to the measurement. **Values M and N are minimum measurements. They may need to be increased to alloy installation of a fresh air intake kit or forced air distribution kit or depending on the finish material used.
  • Page 47 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual CLEARANCES 3" (76 mm) maximum 5 5/8" (143 mm) minimum 17" (432 mm) minimum _____________________________________________________________________ 47...
  • Page 48 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 6.3.3.2 Facing Non-combustible material such as brick, stone or ceramic tile may be in contact with the fireplace decorative frame. Note that if you ever needed to remove the decorative frame, it might be wise not to seal between the faceplate and finishing material.
  • Page 49 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 6.3.3.3 Compliance of a Combustible Mantel Shelf To ensure compliance of an existing mantel shelf or to install a combustible mantel shelf, refer to table and figure below. For example, a mantel shelf with a 6’’ depth (152 mm) ((C) value) must be installed at least 58"...

  • Page 50: Clearances To Combustible Material

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 7 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL The clearances shown in this section have been determined by test according to procedures set out in safety standards ULC S610 (Canada) and UL127 (U.S.A.). When the fireplace is installed so that its surfaces are at or beyond the minimum clearances specified, combustible surfaces will not overheat under normal and even abnormal operating conditions.

  • Page 51: The Venting System

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 8 THE VENTING SYSTEM 8.1 GENERAL The venting system, acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best fireplace will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable chimney.

  • Page 52: Chimney Installation Notes

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual There are two reasons why the chimney in the house at right will cold backdraft when it is cold outside and there is no fire burning in the fireplace. First, the chimney runs up the outside of the house, so the air in it is colder and denser than the warm air in the house.
  • Page 53 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 8. If the chimney extends higher than 5 ft. (1.5 m) above its point of contact with the roof, it must be secured using a roof brace. 9. A rain cap must be installed on top of the chimney. Failure to install a rain cap may cause corrosion problems.
  • Page 54 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 12. For installations where more than one chimney is located in the same non-chase or within the same area, we suggest that their terminations be separated by at least 16" (410 mm) horizontally, and 18" (460 mm) vertically. This separation is to prevent smoke migrating from one chimney to another.

  • Page 55: Chimney Installation Instructions

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 8.6 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Always refer to the chimney manufacturer’s Installation manual to ensure a safe installation. Some non-illustrated parts may be required. 8.6.1 EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL CHIMNEY INSTALLATION insure good draft, recommended to have a length of 18 inches from the top of the unit to the first offset.
  • Page 56 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Direct installation Exterior offset installation 56 _____________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 57 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Interior offset installation Connection to a masonry chimney _____________________________________________________________________ 57...
  • Page 58 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 1. Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor and roof where the chimney will pass. Use a plumb bob to line up the center of the holes. Make sure that the size of the floor and ceiling holes are in accordance with the chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 59 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED. NOTE: THE FLOOR AND WALLS BELOW THE ATTIC MUST BE INSULATED USING THE SAME INSULATION. _____________________________________________________________________ 59...

  • Page 60: Offset Chimney Installation

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 8.6.2 OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Table 1 - The minimum system height when using elbows is: Fireplace model STRATFORD Chimney model All models (see Table 2) Vertical installation 15 ft. (4.6 m) Two (2) elbows 15 ft.
  • Page 61 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual TABLE 2 - LISTED CHIMNEYS FOR YOUR STRATFORD CHIMNEY BRAND TYPE INNER DIAMETER MANUFACTURER Olympia Chimney Ventis 1" Solid Pack 6" (15 cm) SBI Venting division Nexvent 1" Solid Pack 6" (15 cm) Selkirk Ultra-Temp (UT) 1"...
  • Page 62 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual TABLE 3 – LIST OF MANDATORY COMPONENTS CHIMNEY MANDATORY COMPONENTS TYPE/BRAND MANUFACTURER • Ventilated roof flashing. Ultra-Temp (UT), Super Pro • Must have rafter protectors at the (SPR), Super vent (JSC), Hart Selkirk & Cooley (TLC), Sure-Temp roof level if the chimney is enclosed at (ST) the attic level.

  • Page 63: Angled Wall Radiation Shield

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 8.7 ANGLED WALL RADIATION SHIELD When passing through a combustible wall with the chimney at a 30 or 45 angle (30 or 45 in Canada and 30 only in the USA), an angled firestop or wall radiation shield provided by the chimney manufacturer must be installed.

  • Page 64: Chimney Support Installation

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 8.8 CHIMNEY SUPPORT INSTALLATION 8.8.1 UNIVERSAL ROOF SUPPORT This support has three possible uses: 1. It must be used on a roof to support the chimney. 2. It may be used on a floor, ceiling or roof above an offset to support the chimney above the offset.

  • Page 65: Supply Of Combustion Air

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Follow these steps: 1. Position the fireplace in its location. Temporarily install the elbow or chimney section (A) on the top of the fireplace and, using a level, mark with an oval the location where the flue liner will enter the masonry chimney.
  • Page 66 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Different heat distribution systems can be installed with the Stratford: • Hot air gravity distribution kit - Traditional style (AC01375) • Hot air gravity distribution kit - Modern with adjustable pipes (AC01389) • Forced air distribution kit (AC01340) Hot air gravity distribution kit - Traditional style (AC01375) The kit includes: 2x hot air outlets (grilles (A) and frames (B));...
  • Page 67 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual DIMENSIONS OF HOT AIR OUTLET FRAME WITH ELBOW DIMENSIONS OF HOT AIR OUTLET DECORATIVE GRILLE WITH ELBOW The safety rules and installation procedures for both hot air gravity distribution kits (AC01375, AC01389) are the following: Minimum height*: 68"...
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  • Page 69 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual The duct system must be installed respecting the following: 1. It is recommended to wear gloves to perform this procedure. Remove the plates closing up the 8" dia. holes on top of the fireplace. Then, cut and remove the insulation in order to obtain two 8"...
  • Page 70 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 3. Secure the ducting (A) to the 90° elbows (E) with self-tapping screws (3 per elbow). Insert the hot air outlets (F) in the elbow (E). Set hot air outlets frames behind the non-combustible materiel and secure to the wall with screws.
  • Page 71 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 8. Do not connect the hot air ducts to a central heating system. Malfunction of the heating system’s fan will cause the fireplace to overheat. 9. Do not use insulated flexible ducts as they may overheat. 10.
  • Page 72 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Hot air gravity distribution kit - Modern with adjustable pipes (AC01389) The kit includes: Decorative plate (A) Adjustable frame (B) Heat distribution box (C) Telescoping section (D) Anchor plate (E) All screws are included Parts not included in the kit: 8”...
  • Page 73 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual DIMENSIONS OF HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX: DIMENSIONS OF ADJUSTABLE DECORATIVE PLATE: _____________________________________________________________________ 73...
  • Page 74 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual DIMENSIONS OF ASSEMBLED HEAT DISTRIBUTION BOX AND ADJUSTABLE DECORATIVE PLATE: DIMENSIONS OF TELESCOPING SECTION Min. 74 _____________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 75 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual The duct system must be installed respecting the following: 1. It is recommended to wear gloves to perform this procedure. Remove the plates closing up the 8" dia. holes fireplace. Then, cut remove insulation in order to obtain two 8"...
  • Page 76 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Secure the telescoping sections (A) to the heat distribution box (C) with self-tapping screws (B) (3 per telescoping section). Determine the needed height and secure the two parts of the telescoping sections together with 3 self-tapping screws provided. Insert the adjustable frame (D) in the heat distribution box (C), press it against the non-combustible finishing material and secure with 4 screws into the heat distribution box.
  • Page 77 For the complete installation procedure, see the installation manual provided with the kit. You can also download this manual at www.osburn-mfg.com. The EPA standard states that it is necessary to perform certification testing with any ventilation that is likely to alter the units’...

  • Page 78: Appendix 2: Blower Maintenance Or Replacement

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 2: BLOWER MAINTENANCE OR REPLACEMENT 1. Open the bottom louver (A). 2. With a short square head screwdriver, remove the 4 screws (C) holding in place the heat shield (B). 78 _____________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 79 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 3. Remove and keep the heat shield (B) and the 4 screws (C). 4. Cut the Tie wrap (D) _____________________________________________________________________ 79...
  • Page 80 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 5. Unplug the blower’s electric wires (F) and (G). 6. Lift the blower (E) located under the firebox towards the back. 7. Turn 90° to pull out. Repeat the steps in reverse order to reinstall the fan. Blower connection Have the wiring installed by a qualified electrician.

  • Page 81: Appendix 3: Installing The Optional Door Overlay

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 3: INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL DOOR OVERLAY In order to complete the assembly of your Stratford wood fireplace, you need to install the door overlay. See figure below for installation instructions: Position the overlays (A) and (B) on the door frames and secure them from the inside of the doors using the 8 included screws (C).

  • Page 82: Appendix 4: Installing The Fresh Air Intake Kit

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 4: INSTALLING THE FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT During operation, the fireplace requires fresh air for combustion and draws air out of the house. It may starve other fuel burning appliances such as gas or oil furnaces. As well, exhaust fans may compete for air, causing negative pressure in the house, resulting in smoke entering the house from the fireplace.
  • Page 83 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Note: Only remove the knock-out that will be connected to the fresh air inlet. The fresh air intake kit may be installed on three different places on the fireplace. 1- On the right side of the appliance (most common). 2- On the right side, at the back of the appliance.
  • Page 84 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Flip the fireplace’s lower decorative louver. Install the blocking plate (F) included in the kit, on the front opening of the air control housing. Using a screwdriver, secure with two screws. Then, install the flexible pipe* (D) (not supplied) to the fresh air intake adapter (B) using one of the adjustable pipe clamps (C).
  • Page 85 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual To complete the installation, make a hole of1/4" to 1/2" (6 mm à 13 mm) bigger than the insulate pipe diameter in the outside wall of the house at the chosen location. From outside, place the outside air inlet cap in the hole (open side down) and fasten the register to the wall, with screws as shown bellow.

  • Page 86: Appendix 5: Installing The Optional Firescreen (Ac01560)

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 5: INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL FIRESCREEN (AC01560) Open the doors. Hold the firescreen by the two handles and bring it close to the door opening. Lean the upper part of the firescreen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top firescreen bracket behind...

  • Page 87: Appendix 6: Installation Of Secondary Air Tubes And Baffle

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 6: INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY AIR TUBES AND BAFFLE REMOVABLE PARTS Cotter pins (x4) Air tubes (x4) C-cast baffle (x1) Baffle insulation (x1) Baffle insulation weight (x1) _____________________________________________________________________ 87...
  • Page 88 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 1. Using a ratchet key and a Torx (T-30), unscrew the two Torx screws (B) holding up the andiron (A). 2. Remove the floor refractory slab (C). 88 _____________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 89 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 3. Using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5/16", remove the slab holder (D) and the left refractory slab (E). 4. Starting with the rear tube, lean and insert the right end of the secondary air tube into the rear right channel hole.
  • Page 90 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 5. Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the tab of the left air channel hole. 6. Insert a cotter pin in the last hole on the right side of the tube.

  • Page 91: Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram And Parts List

    Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 7: EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST _____________________________________________________________________ 91...
  • Page 92 1.925 30124 SCREW #8 - 32 X 5/16'' TRUSS QUADREX ZINC 30101 SPRING TENSION PIN 5/32" DIA X 1 1/2"L 30450 OSBURN DOOR LOGO AC09162 RIGHT HAND SIDE REPLACEMENT HANDLE AND LATCH KIT 30569 ROUND WOODEN HANDLE BLACK AC09195 DOOR LATCH KIT SE53240 REMPLACEMENT GLASS WITH GASKET 13 3/16"...
  • Page 93 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Item Description PL63768 SIDE REAR SPACER PL63767 SIDE FRONT SPACER 44046 THERMODISC F110-20F 99999 BUILD TO ORDER 44084 RHEOSTAT WITH NUT PL63881 RHEOSTAT BRACKET 44087 RHEOSTAT NUT 44085 RHEOSTAT KNOB 44091 ROCKER SWITCH 2 POSITION MSR-8 44122 DOUBLE CAGE BLOWER 176 CFM SE45703...
  • Page 94 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual Refractory slabs Replacement The intense heat of the fire will normally cause hairline cracks in the refractory slabs. These cracks can be minimized by proper curing as described in “First Fires”. They will not normally diminish the effectiveness of the refractory slabs.
  • Page 95 Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual 3- Using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5/16", remove the slab holders (D) and the refractory slabs (E) and (F). 4- Remove the rear refractory slab (G). To install new refractory slabs, follow the above steps in reverse.

  • Page 96: Osburn Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Labour cost and repair work to the account of the manufacturer are based on a predetermined rate schedule and must not exceed the wholesale price of the replacement part. Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your OSBURN dealer. To accelerate processing of your warranty claim, make sure to have on hand the following information when calling: •...

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