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Osburn 900 E.P.A. WOOD STOVE Owner's Manual

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900 E.P.A. WOOD STOVE
OWNER'S MANUAL
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED
WOOD STOVE
Verified and tested following
ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards
by:
Stove Builder International Inc.
250, rue de Copenhague,
St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec)
CANADA G3A 2H3
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
45449A
01/06/2010

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  • Page 1 900 E.P.A. WOOD STOVE OWNER’S MANUAL US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE Verified and tested following ULC S627 and UL 1482 Standards Stove Builder International Inc. 250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) CANADA G3A 2H3 READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE...
  • Page 2 Keep your sales invoice. We also recommend that you register your warranty online at www.osburn-mfg.com Registering your warranty online will help us track rapidly the information we need on your stove.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.2 GLASS ........................35 4.3 GASKETING ......................36 4.4 ASH REMOVAL ...................... 36 4.5 CHIMNEY (FLUE) CLEANING ................36 4.6 DEALING WITH A CHIMNEY FIRE ................ 37 SECTION 5.0 FEATURES ......................38 5.1 OSBURN 900 STOVE ..................... 38 OSBURN LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ................39...

  • Page 4: Section 1.0 - Installation

    When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the E.P.A Osburn 900 wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding wood stove in residential installations. The E.P.A Osburn 900 wood stove is not intended for installation in a bedroom or a mobile home.

  • Page 5: Positioning The Stove

    1.2 POSITIONING THE STOVE It is very important to position the wood stove in an area that will favour the most efficient heat distribution throughout the house. The stove should therefore be installed in the room where the most time is spent, and in the most spacious room possible. Recall that wood stoves produce radiating heat, the heat we feel when we are close to a wood stove.
  • Page 6 FIGURE 1.3 Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection...
  • Page 7 Floor protector If the stove is to be installed on top of a combustible floor, it must be guarded by a non combustible material as shown on figure 1.3 (see the dotted line area). FLOOR PROTECTOR* CANADA 8’’ (203 mm) – Note 1 N/A (Canada only) 8’’...
  • Page 8 Reducing Clearances With Shielding TYPE OF PROTECTION Sides and Rear/Back Sheet metal, a minimum of 0,024" (0,61mm) spaced out at least 1" (25mm) by non-combustible spacers (see graphic 2). Ceramic tiles, or an equivalent non-combustible material on fire-proof supports spaced out at least 1" (25 mm) by non-combustible spacers (see graphic 3).
  • Page 9 Graphic 1 A- Minimum clearance required between the appliance and an unshielded combustible ceiling. B- 20 in. (500 mm) minimum; C- 1 in. (25 mm) minimum; D- Between 1 in. and 3 in. (25 mm and 75 mm); E- 3 in.(75 mm) minimum; F- 18 in.
  • Page 10 __________________________________________________________________ Graphic 4 A- 1 in. (25 mm) minimum; 1- Combustible wall; 2- Non-combustible spacer; 3- 0.024’’ (0.61 mm) thick sheet metal; 4- Non-combustible support; 5- Ceramic tile or non-combustible material. __________________________________________________________________ Graphic 5 A- 1 in. (25 mm) minimum; 1- Combustible wall;...

  • Page 11: Section 2.0 Chimney (Flue System)

    SECTION 2.0 CHIMNEY (FLUE SYSTEM) 2.1 DEFINITIONS For clarity, the following definitions should be used with respect to these instructions: A chimney system consists of a connector off the top of the stove, and a chimne , which attaches to the connector and terminates outside the house. A chimney can be a masonry chimney (of masonry construction with an inside liner), or a factory built chimney.
  • Page 12 Your wood stove may be hooked up with a factory built or masonry chimney. If you are using a factory built chimney, it must comply with UL103 (USA) or ULCS629 (Canada) standards. It must therefore be a 6” (152mm) HT Type (2100°F) chimney. It is extremely important that it be installed according to the manufacturer's specifications.

  • Page 13: Step By Step Installation Of Your Factory-Built Chimney

    If an exterior chimney is used, the best results will be obtained by using a connector vertically off the unit to the highest possible point before elbowing off horizontally to the exterior chimney. For efficiency and safety reasons the stove must not be installed with an insulated chimney connected directly to the appliance.
  • Page 14 Wall support system If your chimney must rise along an outside wall, you need to connect it to your stove through an adjacent wall. For this type of installation, the following items are normally required : Chimney Suitable lengths of chimney (enough to go up to your roof) An adjustable wall support A wall thimble An adequate number of wall bands (one for every 8 feet of chimney, excluding the roof...
  • Page 15 1- Start by positioning your stove where you would like it to go, taking into account the minimum clearances to combustible material. You will then be able to determine where the chimney will pass through the wall. You will probably have to adjust the stove position slightly to ensure that your chimney will run between the studs.
  • Page 16 4- Then, from outside the building, slide a short chimney length (attached to the tee) through the wall thimble. The chimney must extend at least 3 inches into the living space where it attaches to the stove pipe. 5- You can now install the wall support. Simply slide the wall support up to the tee, ensuring that the adapter on the support engages with the female coupler on the bottom of the tee.
  • Page 17 7- Authorities require that the chimney extend not less than 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof of a building and not less than 2 feet above any portion of the building within 10 feet. If the chimney extends more than 5 feet above the roof deck, roof guys with telescoping legs and draw bands are required.
  • Page 18 Ceiling support system If your chimney must rise inside the house and go through the ceiling, you need to connect it to your stove at the ceiling level. For this type of installation, the following items are normally required : Chimney An adequate number of chimney sections (enough to go up to your roof) A ceiling support kit with stove pipe adapter...
  • Page 19 1. Place your stove where you would like it located and use a plumb line to mark the ceiling directly above your stove flue. You will probably have to adjust this position slightly to ensure that your chimney will run between the joists. You can use a stud finder to locate the joists.
  • Page 20 4. Once the support is secure, you can begin to assemble the chimney by lowering the first section into the support. Make sure that the male coupler is pointing upwards, as indicated by the arrow on the chimney label. 5. Then, from beneath the support, insert the stove pipe adapter and twist-lock it into place.
  • Page 21 flashing slides over your chimney pipe and goes under your shingles. Once you have done that, check that everything is plumb, and nail the flashing into the roof deck. Seal the joint between the shingles and the plate with silicone. 8.

  • Page 22: Typical Installation Through An Existing Masonry Chimney

    2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney You can also install your stove using your existing masonry chimney. To do so, follow the guidelines below. You may want to use a factory-built thimble, on construct your own brick thimble. If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the Building Code in your region.
  • Page 23 FIGURE 2.2.2 (B) Factory Built Thimble...
  • Page 24 FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble...

  • Page 25: Chimney Connector

    2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Your chimney connector (commonly called stove pipe) and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove’s exhaust outlet. The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum 24-gauge thickness (0.021" or 0.53 mm). It is strictly forbidden to use galvanized steel.
  • Page 26 FIGURE 2.3 (A) Connecting Sections FIGURE 2.3 (B) Minimum Slope...

  • Page 27: Draft

    45 degree elbows instead 2.4 DRAFT Your E.P.A Osburn stove’s performance will be optimised if it is installed with a chimney (flue) system that provides an adequate draft. The draft is the force that moves air from the appliance up through the chimney and is predominantly affected by the height and diameter of the chimney, as well as the stack temperatures of the stove.

  • Page 28: The Advantage Of Installing A Blower (Fan)

    2.6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN) A blower can be installed at the back of your E.P.A Osburn 900stove. This option is necessary if you wish to redistribute into a room the heat trapped at the back of your stove.

  • Page 29: Section 3.0 Operation

    SECTION 3.0 OPERATION Keep these instructions for future reference. WARNINGS: ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE CSA B365 ( ANSI NFPA TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED AS BREACHING CANADA 211 (USA). EVER MODIFY THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS OPERATING...
  • Page 30 Do not abuse the unit, either by over firing or by using wood or combustibles with salt content, or harmful chemicals. Misuse is not covered by warranty. Even though your E.P.A Osburn has been specifically designed and tested to prevent smoke spillage, always open the door slowly as this will minimise the likelihood of smoke spillage or a back draft of flame or smoke into the room.

  • Page 31: Fuel

    Fuel for the stove must not be stored closer than the required clearances to combustibles (heat sensitive materials). NEVER STORE WOOD IN THE ASH PAN COMPARTMENT. Your E.P.A Osburn stove is designed to burn . Do not burn coal, charcoal, or WOOD ONLY trash in the unit.

  • Page 32: The Use Of Manufactured Logs

    Decorative fireplaces generally have larger, cooler, and less air-tight fireboxes. Your E.P.A Osburn stove, on the other hand, has a smaller, completely sealed firebox which attains much higher temperatures. It is therefore not designed to support excessive heat caused by the addition of chemicals in manufactured logs.

  • Page 33: Simple Wood Moisture Test

    3.2.2 Simple wood moisture test Add one large piece of wood to the top of an established fire. If it starts to burn on three sides within one minute, it is dry and seasoned and right for burning. If it turns black and starts to burn in about three minutes or more, it is damp.

  • Page 34: Maintaining The Fire

    15 seconds to avoid smoke spillage before you reload the stove. Your E.P.A Osburn stove will work best if a thick bed of hot embers is maintained in the bottom of the firebox, and a minimum of two large pieces of seasoned fuel are added.

  • Page 35: Fan (Blower) Operation

    3.6 FAN (BLOWER) OPERATION If you have purchased and installed and optional fan (blower), allow the stove to reach operating temperature (approximately one hour), before turning on the fan. The increased airflow from the fan will cool the firebox and affect the start-up combustion efficiency if the fan is turned on too quick.

  • Page 36: Section 4.0 Maintenance

    If the glass on your stove breaks, replace only with a ROBAX glass 5mm thick supplied by your E.P.A Osburn dealer. WARNING: NEVER USE A SUBSTITUTE MATERIAL. To replace the glass, remove the screws retaining the glass retainers inside the door.

  • Page 37: Gasketing

    To change the door gasket, simply remove the damaged one. Carefully clean the gasket groove, apply a high temperature silicone sold for this purpose, and install the new gasket. Use only the genuine Osburn gasket. You may light up your stove again approximately 24 hours after having completed this operation.

  • Page 38: Dealing With A Chimney Fire

    If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Call a professional chimney sweep, or go to your local E.P.A Osburn dealer, purchase a chimney brush, and have the chimney cleaned. The chimney and chimney connector must be in good condition and kept clean.

  • Page 39: Section 5.0 Features

    SECTION 5.0 FEATURES 5.1 OSBURN 900 STOVE Type of fuel : Wood Test standard : ULC S627 and UL 1482 Recommended surface : 250 to 1000 sq. ft. Heating capacity* – BTU/hr., 26,100 EPA test wood : Heating capacity* – BTU/hr.,...

  • Page 40: Osburn Limited Lifetime Warranty

    1 year blankets. *Pictures required Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your OSBURN dealer. Prior to your call make sure you have the following information necessary to your warranty claim treatment: Your name, address and telephone number;...

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