Cleaning And Painting The Insert; Chimney And Chimney Liner Maintenance; Why Chimney Cleaning Is Necessary; How Often Should You Clean The Chimney - Osburn 2000 Installation And Operation Manual

2000 Insert Installation and Operation Manual
To replace the glass (D), remove the eight
screws (A), the eight glass retainers (B), and the
metal frames (C). Remove the damaged glass
and install the new one in place. Make sure
you have a gasket around the replacement
glass (see procedure above). Put back the metal
frames and the glass retainers and secure to
the door frame (E) with the screws removed
earlier.
5.1.5 CLEANING AND PAINTING THE INSERT
Do not attempt to clean or paint the insert when the unit is hot. Painted surfaces can be wiped
down with a damp cloth. Plated surfaces may be scratched by abrasive cleaners. To maintain the
finish at its original brilliance, use only a damp soft cloth to clean plated surfaces.
If the paint becomes scratched or damaged, you can give your wood insert a brand new look by
repainting it with heat‐resistant paint. Before painting, roughen the surface with fine sand paper,
wipe it down to remove dust, and apply two thin coats of paint. For best results, use the same
paint that was originally used on the insert, which is available in spray cans. See your dealer for
details.
5.2 CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY LINER MAINTENANCE
5.2.1 WHY CHIMNEY CLEANING IS NECESSARY
Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney liner and chimney, forming a combustible deposit
called creosote. If creosote is allowed to build up in the venting system it can ignite when a hot fire
is burned in the insert and 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 you avoid smouldering so the exhaust from the chimney is mostly clear,
creosote builds up more slowly. Your new insert has the right characteristics to help you to burn
clean fires with little or no smoke, resulting in less creosote in the chimney.
5.2.2 HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU CLEAN THE CHIMNEY?
It is not possible to predict how much or how quickly creosote will form in your chimney. It is
important, therefore, to check the build‐up in your chimney monthly when getting used to the
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