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Osburn BRITANNIA 31 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Natural gas & propane freestanding direct vent gas stove
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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
For your safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
What to do if you smell gas
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Please read this manual before installing or using this appliance. Retain this manual for future reference.
BRITANNIA 31
Natural Gas & Propane
Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove
Installation and Operating Instructions
45155A

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  • Page 1 BRITANNIA 31 Natural Gas & Propane Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Stove Installation and Operating Instructions WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.6 Fan installation ..........................39 5.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................... 40 6.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................42 7.0 TOP / REAR VENT CONFIGURATION ............43 OSBURN LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ............44 Stove Builder International 1700 Leon-Harmel Street Quebec, PQ Canada G14 4R9...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    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 4 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS Figure 1 INSTALLATION CODES Installation must conform to local codes. In the absence of local codes, installation must conform to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z233.1 1988, (in the U.S.), or with the current installation code CAN/CGA B149.1 – M86 (in Canada). The heater, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No.

  • Page 5: Features

    1.3 Intended use This appliance is intended to be used as a free standing heater. In Massachusetts the Britannia 31 may be installed in a bedroom only when used as a direct vent unit (sealed combustion), no b-vent installation in bedroom or bathroom is allowed.

  • Page 6: Operation

    Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service technician. Provide adequate clearances around air openings, for combustion and ventilation air, and allow accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation.

  • Page 7: Lighting Instructions

    2.2 Lighting instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas.

  • Page 8: Heat Output Adjustment

    2.3 Heat output adjustment The valve supplied with the appliance has a HI/LO knob to control the heat output and flame height (see Figures 2 & 3). 2.4 Fan operation The fan control knob is located on the lower left side of the ash shelf and may be adjusted to the following settings: OFF: Turn the control fully counter-clockwise until the switch operates.

  • Page 9: Installation

    3.0 INSTALLATION 3.1 Installation and safety notes Read all instructions before starting installation and follow them carefully during installation to ensure maximum benefit and safety. Failure to follow these instructions will void your warranty and may present a fire hazard. See the warranty at the back of this manual for disclaimers regarding improper installation.

  • Page 10: Minimum Clearances To Combustibles

    3.3.1 Minimum clearances to combustibles Figure 4 This free standing fireplace is suitable for installation on a combustible Minimum Clearances to Combustibles are: A. Alcove width: 43“(1092 mm) B. Ceiling Height: 57“(1448 mm) C. Top of unit to ceiling: 30“ (762mm) D.

  • Page 11: Gas Line Installation

    Millivolt thermostats are available from any authorized Osburn dealer. Bedroom installations require the use of a wall thermostat. NOTE: The thermostat or wall switch MUST be rated for millivolt use. Minimize splicing in all millivolt wiring &...
  • Page 12 TABLE 2: THERMOSTAT WIRE INFORMATION WIRE SIZE MAX. WIRE LENGTH 12.2 19.5 30.5 2. Solder an appropriate wire connector to each wire. To connect to the burner switch, 1/4" female quick connects are required and to connect directly to the valve use spade tongue connectors. 3.

  • Page 13: Trivet And Trim Kit Installation

    Figure 6 3.3.4 Trivet and trim kit installation Note : Trivet needs to be in place before installing the vent pipes. 3.3.4.1 Trivet installation 1. Install the trivet by locating the tab into the slot on the front trivet support(see Figure 1) DETAIL A...

  • Page 14: Vent Installation

    Figure 1 3.3.4.2 Trim installation 1. Open the two side panels (LH panel shown). 2. Align the holes on the trim mounting bracket with the holes on the firebox side top front. 3. Secure trim assembly with 4 - #10 x 3/8” x 5/16” Hex. Head screws. Make sure that the trim bars are aligned with the door front edge of the stove top before tightening the screws.
  • Page 15 Note: If at any time the vent-air intake piping is dismantled, use the vent manufacturer’s instructions and the sealing instructions for reassembly. For horizontal termination: The maximum horizontal length using the minimum vertical length must consist of: • A minimum of 24'' (610 mm) of vertical length directly on top of stove. •...
  • Page 16 3.3.5.2 Typical chimney installation Vent terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or siding. Figure 7 VENT SNORKEL...
  • Page 17 Vertical Vents Acceptable Configurations V Value = Total length of all vertical sections in feet. H Value = Total length of all horizontal sections in feet Example 1 NOTES: V Value = V1 (4') + V2 (3') = 7' a) for H & V values of 45° venting see Chart IV b) elbows are not counted in H or V values H Value = H1 (2') + H2 (2') = 4' c) vent chart starts from the top of the unit...
  • Page 18 Horizontal Vents Acceptable Configurations Example 1 V = V (4') = 4' H = H1(2')+H2(2')+H3(2')+H4(2')+H5(1’)=9' V Value = Total length of all vertical sections in feet. H Value = Total length of horizontal sections in feet. NOTE: a) for H & V values for 45° venting see Chart IV b) elbows are not counted in H or V values c) vent chart starts from the top of the unit...
  • Page 19 Use a sealing product, available from your local Osburn dealer, on the inner pipe joint, applying the sealant around the outside of the male part of the vent. A bead of silicone should be used on the outside of the joint after assembly to seal the supply air.
  • Page 20 3.3.5.4 Vent Restrictor Installation The restrictor is installed by removing the firebox baffle then the 2 screws on the ceiling of the firebox, place the desired restrictor in place, and using the screws, fasten the restrictor to the firebox ceiling. Return the firebox baffle after installing the restrictor.
  • Page 21 Vent restrictor (continued)
  • Page 22 Vent restrictor (continued)
  • Page 23 3.3.5.4 Horizontal wall vent termination The position of the horizontal vent termination must be positioned in such a way as to meet all local building codes. Attach the correct length of vertical section pipe and an elbow fitting to the stove. Mark the center line of the pipe facing the wall (allowing for a 1/4”...
  • Page 24 Basement Installations To achieve the minimum vertical rise a 36” snorkel must be used. Where the bottom of the terminal may be blocked by snow etc ensure provision is made for adequate drainage. 3.3.5.5 Vertical installation Always maintain a 1” clearance around the vent pipe (vertical) and 2” clearance horizontal, when passing through ceilings, walls, roofs, enclosures, attic rafter or any combustible surfaces.
  • Page 25 Through Roof Framing Maintain 10” opening relative to the pitch of the roof. Use a suitable round or square support through the roof. Ensure adequate heat shield protection is provided. Termination above Roof Consult local codes for minimum vent cap height above the roof (X). To prevent water seepage;...
  • Page 26 3.3.5.6 Vent terminal locations Figure 7 A = clearances above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [* 12" (305 mm) minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [* 12" (305 mm) minimum] C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12" (305 mm) recommended to prevent condensation on window] D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 24"...
  • Page 27 Note:If the pictures in this section are not clear enough, you may see them in color by downloading this owner’s manual via Osburn web site at www.osburn-mfg.com. Step 1: Place the rear log at the far end of the firebox and move it back slightly toward the front until it is blocked by the stoppers located at each end of the burner.
  • Page 28 Installing Logs - continued Step 3: Place the intermediate right log on the pins on the burner tray. Step 4: Place the front right log on the pins located on the burner tray.
  • Page 29 Installing Logs - continued Step 5: Place the front middle log on the pin located on the burner tray. Step 6: Place the "Y" intermediate left log on the pin located on the burner tray.
  • Page 30 Step 7: Place the front left log on the pins located on the burner tray. 3.3.6.2 Installing the Door The door is hinged on the left side, insert door hinges (on door) onto door pins (on unit) and swing shut, fasten the latch to secure the door. Removal is reverse order. Warning: Do not operate the appliance with the glass front removed, cracked or broken.
  • Page 31 3.3.7 Initial firing At the time of the first burn, the appliance may emit an odor, accompanied by smoke. This is perfectly normal. As the metal heats to the critical point (about 375 degrees F), part of the paint components turns to light gray smoke as the dormant silicone resin activates and begins to bond with the metal.
  • Page 32 3.3.7.1 Manifold pressure regulator adjustment The manifold pressure regulator controls gas input and flame height, and is pre-adjusted at the factory. No further adjustment is required. Manifold pressure can be verified only (see Figure 3.3.7.2 Pilot adjustment For proper operation, the pilot and main burner flames must be steady and not lifting off or floating. The top 3/8”...
  • Page 33 3.3.7.3 Primary air adjustment Too little aeration may result in black carbon forming and dropping into the firebox. For most installations refer to table 1 page 3 for air adjustment setting, however in a very few instances performance may be improved by sliding the adjustment lever (see figure below). To gain access to the primary air adjustment lever open front pedestal door and remove the control panel cover.
  • Page 34 3.3.8 Burner removal Burner removal is very simple, first ensure the unit is turned off and cooled to room temperature. Open the door remove the logs, remove the 2 burner mounting screws (see below) and lift the burner out of the unit. When re-installing the burner note that there is a small spring which fits over the orifice then has the air shutter placed on the orifice, these 2 items must be in place before the burner mixing tube is reinserted onto the orifice.
  • Page 35 3.3.9 B-vent adapter installation This unit may be modified for use as a vented room heater, by using the optional B-Vent adapter. The following instructions are to be used when using this option. 1. Remove the B-Vent Adapter Assembly and the Outer Collar from the box. 2.
  • Page 36 3.3.10 Flue spillage test A flue spillage test is recommended as part of this installation and should be performed by a qualified service person only. Hereafter, periodically check the vent draft. 1. Close all the doors and windows in the room. 2.
  • Page 37 3.3.11 Altitude adjustment All valves have been pre-set and certified for installation at elevations from 0 – 4500 feet (1 – 1372m) above sea level. When installing this heater at higher elevations, it is necessary to decrease the input rating by replacing the existing burner orifice with a smaller size for installations over 4500 feet (1372m).

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    4.0 MAINTENANCE 4.1 Maintenance safety Turn off the gas to the main burner and allow the heater to cool for up to 30 minutes before servicing. Service and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service technician.

  • Page 39: Cleaning Of Plated Surfaces

    4.4 Cleaning of plated surfaces Take special care and DO NOT use chemical or abrasive cleaners. Wipe only with a soft damp cotton cloth to maintain original brilliance. Do not clean plated surfaces when they are still hot. CAUTION: Vigorous wiping may damage the finish. 4.5 Burner &...

  • Page 40: Trouble Shooting

    5.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Pilot will not light after A. No spark at electrode (weak or not heat source for pilot ignition) repeated triggering of the piezo ignition button 1. Improper ignition 1. Align the electrode with 1/8” (3mm) gap to pilot hood 2.
  • Page 41 III. Main burner will not light A. Valve / Switches 1. Valve control off 1. Turn to “ON” position 2. Blockage at the burner (line, 2. Check and clean orifice, or ports) 3. Defective wall switch or 3. Conduct a continuity test or jumper wire thermostat test and replace if defective 4.

  • Page 42: Replacement Parts

    When requesting service or replacement parts, refer to your dealer. The following information’s will be asked for; the model name “Britannia 31”, the type of gas used, serial number and proof of purchase. The damaged parts must be replaced by Osburn genuine parts. You can consult the spare parts list on our website at www.osburn-mfg.com...

  • Page 43: Top / Rear Vent Configuration

    7.0 TOP / REAR VENT CONFIGURATION Steps required to change the vent configuration from top to rear vent on your Britannia 31 1) Remove the trivet from the top of unit. 2) Remove stove top by removing 2 screws from the rear and sliding stove top back.

  • Page 44: Osburn Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Paint (peeling) and gaskets 1 year *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: • •...

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