Installation Instructions; Positioning The Unit - Osburn 2400 Owner's Manual

4. Maintain at least the minimum floor protection for combustible floor materials as specified in this
manual. Floor protection to the front is to be measured from the fuel loading door opening.
5. Osburn recommends that you install a listed smoke detector or alarm in your home. Normal
operation of the insert will have no effect on the detector or alarm.
6. The insert is to be connected only to a lined masonry chimney and masonry fireplace conforming
to building codes for use with solid fuel. Do not remove bricks or mortar from the existing fireplace
when installing the insert.
7. Minimum chimney size is 6" (152mm) diameter. Maintain a 15' (4.5m) minimum overall height
measured from the base of the appliance.
deterioration and to determine if they meet the minimum requirements, and be upgraded if
necessary. The chimney must extend at least 3' (914mm) above the roof and at least 2' (610mm)
above the highest point within an area of 10' (3m) of the chimney.
8. Do not use makeshift compromises during installation, as they could create a safety hazard and a fire could result.
9. DO NOT CONNECT THIS APPLIANCE TO THE CHIMNEY OR FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
2.4

Installation Instructions

Inspect the fireplace according to the safety information and fireplace requirements and have
it cleaned and/or upgraded as necessary.
If the installation of the unit renders the existing damper control inaccessible, it will be
necessary to either secure the damper wide open, or remove it entirely. An inaccessible
damper, which may fall, shut later could cause smoke to enter the room. This would be a
nuisance as well as a potential health hazard.
2.5

Positioning the unit

The more extended the insert, the greater the heat transfer to the room. When installed as an
extended insert, the front edge of the air jacket will be installed flush with the fireplace facing.
Chimneys should be inspected to check for
Figure 2
/8