Ash Removal; Chimney Cleaning - Osburn 2400 Owner's Manual

Hand clean the glass only when the fire is out and the insert is cold. A light film can usually be
cleaned with paper towel and water. If heavy cleaning is required, a ceramic glass cleaner or polish
is recommended, and should be rinsed off with water for best results.
4.2

Ash Removal

CAUTION: Ashes can start fires, even after several days of inactivity. Never dispose of ashes in
a combustible container. Remove ashes only when the insert and ashes are cold.
Ashes should be removed from the insert frequently. When ashes are removed, they should be
placed in a metal container with a tightly fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed
on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final
disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be
retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Do not place other waste
materials in the metal ash container.
4.3

Chimney Cleaning

Regular chimney maintenance, as well as good burning practices, are required to prevent chimney
fires. The chimney and the chimney connector pipe must be maintained in good condition and be
kept clean for optimal safety. The chimney should be checked regularly for creosote build-up.
Inspection and cleaning of the chimney can be facilitated by removing the baffle.
Caution: Operation Of Your Osburn 2400 Without The Baffle May Cause Unsafe And
Hazardous Temperature Conditions And Will Void The Warranty.
Contact your local, municipal, state, or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a
chimney fire before there is any chance that it may happen.
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.
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