Creosote - Formation And Need For Removal; Fan Maintenance & Care - Osburn 2000-I Owner's Manual

5.3.1. Creosote – Formation and Need For Removal
When wood (especially green wood) is burned without adequate heat or air supply, it produces tar
and other organic vapours (smoke), which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote.
The creosote vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a
result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an
extremely hot fire, which could be hazardous. Check frequently for creosote build-up. In the event
of a insert or chimney component failure, replace only with equipment that is equivalent to the
original, available from your Osburn dealer.
Your Osburn insert has been designed to reduce the amount of creosote produced. Even so, the
chimney connector pipe and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during
the heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated,
it should be removed to reduce the risk of chimney fire. Call a professional chimney sweep, or go
to your local Osburn dealer and purchase a chimney brush, and have the chimney cleaned.
5.4. FAN MAINTENANCE & CARE
Clean the fan air inlet louvres and squirrel cage impeller regularly. The fan should be kept clean
and dust free. Life of the fan will be shortened if operated in a dust filled environment, or if the fan
is overheated by restricting air supply. Stalling the rotor, or over firing the insert with the fan turned
off will also damage the fan. The fan must not be overheated. Do not disassemble the fan.
"ALTERING OR TAMPERING WITH THE FAN WILL VOID THE WARRANTY".
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