Section 4.0 Maintenance; Care And Cleaning; Glass Cleaning; Ash Removal - Osburn 2200 Owner's Manual

Section 4.0 Maintenance

4.1 Care And Cleaning

Clean the insert frequently so that soot, ash and creosote do not accumulate. Do not attempt to clean the
insert, glass or door when the unit is hot. Special care must be taken with Gold surfaces in order to
maintain the finish at its original brilliance. Do not use an abrasive glass cleaner which will scratch the
glass or gold finish. Use only a soft clean damp cloth on the door, since some cleaners may remove the
plating or paint.

4.1.1 Glass Cleaning

Under normal operation the stove is designed to keep the glass clean. Glass cleaning may be required
when burning damp wood and/or when burning slow fires. Generally if the glass is not staying clean
then the unit is being under fired. Dirty glass may be self-cleaned by burning a hot fire (i.e. dry wood
and opened draft controls) for a couple of hours. Good burning techniques will result in clean glass.
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.
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