Osburn OB01151 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

1100 INSERT

(OB01151 model)

US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED

WOOD INSERT

Verified and tested following

ULC S628 and UL 1482 Standards

by an accredited laboratory

Manufactured by: STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC.

250, rue de Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) G3A 2H3

After-sale service: 418-908-8002 E-mail: [e-mail]

www.osburn-mfg.com

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manual from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems, injuries, or damages
arising out of the use of information contained in any manual obtained from unauthorized
sources.

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Printed in Canada 12-06-2015

INTRODUCTION

REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE

SBI INC., one of the most important wood stove and fireplace manufacturers in Canada,
congratulates you on your purchase and wishes to help you get maximum satisfaction from
your wood insert. In the pages that follow, we will give you advice on wood heating and
controlled combustion as well as technical specifications regarding installation, operation and
maintenance of the model you have chosen.

The instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood stove comply with ULC-S628 and
UL-1482 standards.

We recommend that our wood burning hearth products be installed and serviced by
professionals who are certified in the United States by NFI (National Fireplace Institute®) or in
Canada by WETT (Wood Energy Technical Training) or in Quebec by APC (Association des
Professionnels du Chauffage).

Read this entire manual before you install and use your new insert. If this insert is not
properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the
installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage,
bodily injury, or even death.

Consult your municipal building department or fire officials about restrictions and
installations requirements in your area and the need to obtain a permit.

Keep and save this instructions manual for future references.

CAUTIONS:

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HE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE ALWAYS
OVERRIDES THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED, IN ANY OTHER MEDIA (OWNER’S MANUAL, CATALOGUES,
FLYERS, MAGAZINES AND/OR WEB SITES

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HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE
SKIN BURNS

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DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE

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DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED

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DO NOT BURN WASTES, FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR MOTOR OIL

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DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM

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ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER THE IGNITION

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To receive full warranty coverage, you will need to show evidence of the date

you purchased your stove. Keep your sales invoice. We also recommend

that you register your warranty online at

http://www.osburn-mfg.com/warranty-registration.aspx

Registering your warranty online will help us track rapidly the information

we need on your insert.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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Section 1.0 Pre-Installation Requirements ..................................... 5

1.1 Masonry & Zero Clearance Requirements .................................................................................. 5

1.2 Venting Requirements .................................................................................................................... 6

1.3 Door overlay installation ................................................................................................................ 7

Section 2.0 Installation ..................................................................... 8

2.9 Air control plate, faceplate and fan Assembly Instructions ..................................................... 18

2.10 Decorative sides installation ....................................................................................................... 19

Section 3.0 Operation ..................................................................... 20

3.1 Safety Information ........................................................................................................................ 20

3.2 Fuel ................................................................................................................................................. 21

3.2.1 Simple Wood Moisture Test ...................................................................................................... 22

3.3 Notes About First Firing .............................................................................................................. 22

3.4 Lighting A Fire .............................................................................................................................. 22

3.5 Maintaining The Fire .................................................................................................................... 24

3.6 Fan Operation ............................................................................................................................... 24

Section 4.0 Maintenance ................................................................. 25

4.1 Care And Cleaning ....................................................................................................................... 25

4.1.1 Glass Cleaning and maintenance .............................................................................................. 25

4.2 Ash Removal .................................................................................................................................. 26

4.3 Chimney Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 26

4.4 Baffle Installation for Osburn 1100 Insert ................................................................................. 27

4.5 Secondary Air Tube Replacement ............................................................................................... 28

4.6 Fan Maintenance & Care ............................................................................................................. 29

4.7 Removal instructions .................................................................................................................... 29

Section 5.0 Specifications ............................................................... 30

OSBURN LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ......................... 31

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Osburn 1100 Insert Dimensions

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Section 1.0 Pre-Installation Requirements

1.1 Masonry & Zero Clearance Requirements

We recommend that our woodburning hearth products be installed and serviced by professionals who
are certified in the United States by NFI (National Fireplace Institute®) or in Canada by WETT (Wood
Energy Technical Training) or in Quebec by APC (Association des Professionnels du Chauffage).

The masonry fireplace must meet the minimum code requirements, or NFPA 211 or the equivalent for a
safe installation. Contact your local Building Inspector for requirements in your area. An inspection of
the fireplace should include the following:

1. CONDITION OF THE FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY: Examine the masonry fireplace and

chimney prior to installation to determine that they are free from cracks, loose mortar, creosote
deposits, blockage, or other signs of deterioration. If evidence of deterioration is noted, the
fireplace or chimney should be upgraded prior to installation.

2. ZERO CLEARANCE OR METAL HEATFORM FIREPLACE: These fireplaces and

chimneys must meet the conditions above, and the factory built zero clearance fireplace must be
listed. They must be suitable for use with solid fuel. The chimney must be at least 1" (25mm)
larger in diameter to accommodate a required continuous stainless steel liner running from the
flue collar to the top of the chimney termination.

Only readily detachable parts that are easily replaced, such as damper parts, screens, doors, and
side and back refractory panels, are to be removed from the fireplace. These parts must be stored
nearby and available for retrofit if the insert is ever removed. Removal of any parts which render
the fireplace unfit for use with solid fuel requires the fireplace to be permanently labeled by the
installer as being no longer suitable for solid fuel until the removed parts are replaced and the
fireplace is restored to its original certified condition.

3. CHIMNEY CAPS: Mesh type chimney caps must have provision for regular cleaning, or the

mesh should be removed to eliminate the potential of plugging.

4. LINER: The chimney must have an acceptable masonry liner suitable for solid fuel; otherwise a

continuous stainless steel liner must be installed.

5. ADJACENT COMBUSTIBLES: The fireplace should be inspected to make sure that there is

adequate clearance to combustibles, both exposed combustibles to the top, side, and front as well
as concealed combustibles, in the chimney and mantel area. Your local inspector should have
information on whether older fireplaces are of adequate construction.

6. OPENING SIZE: Refer to “Suitable Fireplace Dimensions” (Sec. 2.2) for suitable size

fireplace openings.

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1.2 Venting Requirements

The flue is a critical component to a satisfactory installation. Your Osburn insert will attain its best
performance if installed with a chimney that generates its own draft. The minimum requirement of a
flue will be the installation of a flue connector (the liner must conform to UL1777 chimney liners)
from the insert into the first flue tile of the chimney (USA), see Figure 2.3 , or a continuous stainless
steel liner (the liner must conform to the Class 3 requirements of CAN/ULC-S635) directly
connected to the flue outlet (Canada), see Figure 2.2. A continuous 6" (152mm) stainless steel liner
from the top of the chimney is the optimum system and will provide the best performance, as well as
compensate for poor draft situations caused by large cross-sectional chimneys. The insert will not
work without a positive seal in the chimney.

Chimneys constructed outside of the home, on an exterior wall, should be avoided if possible,
especially in colder climates. Outside chimneys may not draw as well and may downdraft due to the
difficulty in heating them up to operating temperature. Cooler chimneys will result in increased
creosoting, less draft, and poorer performance. Draft is proportional to overall chimney height as
well as to stack temperature. Draft can be increased by increasing chimney height, and by reducing
heat loss from the chimney through an insulated liner.

Ensure that all joints in the flue systems are tightly sealed, since any leaks will result in reduced
performance as well as a possible safety hazard.

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1.3 Door overlay installation

In order to complete the assembly of your freestanding Osburn 1100 wood insert, you need to install the
door overlay. See table below for installation instructions :

1- Position the overlay on the door frame and fix it in place from behind using the 4 screws.

Note: It is not necessary to remove the glass or any other component to install the overlay.

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Section 2.0 Installation

2.1 Safety information

NOTE: THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN A HOME IF AN OCCUPANT

HAS ANY RESPIRATORY OR ANY OTHER RELATED PROBLEMS.

1. It is important to follow the installation and operation instructions. An improperly installed or
operated insert could result in a safety hazard or fire, or damage to the unit, which would not be
covered by the warranty. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and
installation requirements in your area. You should be familiar with the installation and be sure
that the work is done in accordance with this manual.

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THIS INSERT IN A SLEEPING ROOM.

2. Where lesser clearances are desired, consult your local authority as regulations may vary
regarding the use of clearance reducing devices. Listed wall and floor shields are available to
reduce clearances, and most building codes provide information on materials which may be used
to reduce clearances.

1. Maintain at least the minimum clearances to combustible material as specified in this manual.

Clearances are measured to the nearest part of the insert (i.e. top edge on the side). Clearances
to any combustibles, when measured directly out from the front, must be a minimum of 48"
(1219mm).

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. Chimneys should be inspected to check for
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.

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2.2 Installation instructions

Inspect the masonry fireplace according to the safety information and fireplace requirements and have it
cleaned and/or upgraded as necessary.

2.3 Compliance of the masonry fireplace

Where the masonry fireplace opening is 6 ft2 (0.56 m2) or larger, the hearth extension shall extend at least
20'' (508 mm) in front of the facing material and at least 12'' (305 mm) beyond each side of the fireplace
opening. Where the masonry fireplace opening is less than 6 ft2 (0.56 m2), the hearth extension shall
extend at least 16'' (406 mm) in front of the facing material and at least 8'' (203 mm) beyond each side of
the fireplace opening.

Note that if you must modify the hearth extension to comply with these measures, depending on the size of
the masonry fireplace opening, the hearth extension must have a minimum of
4'' (102 mm ) thick (see Figure 2.6a and 2.6b.)

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2.4 The masonry fireplace's draft control system

If the fireplace's draft control system is to remain in the masonry fireplace, it must be locked open for
access of the chimney liner or removed entirely. If you remove draft control system from the masonry
hearth, you will need to install the metal plate (27009), supplied with the owner’s manual kit, indicating
that the masonry hearth has been modified. It must be secured inside the masonry hearth, in a visible place
and easy to locate.

2.5 Compliance of a combustible top shelf

To ensure compliance of an existing top shelf or to install any combustible shelf, refer to table below
and Figure 2.5 for a safe installation or to perform changes if necessary. For example, a shelf with a 6’’
depth (152 mm) must be installed at least 27" (686 mm) above the top of the insert (see Figure 2.5).
Different shelf dimensions are listed in the following table in order to facilitate installation. However, no
combustible shelf can be installed at less than 27" (686 mm) above the top of the insert. If the depth of
the shelf is not listed in the table, add 21" (533 mm) to the depth of your shelf to obtain the safe
positioning of your shelf. For example, for a 9" (229 mm) shelf, the safe positioning would be 30" (762
mm) above the top of the insert (21" (533 mm) + 9" (229 mm)).

SHELF POSITIONING

MAXIMUM SHELF

DIMENSION (X)

6" / 152 mm 27" / 686 mm
8" / 203 mm 29" / 737 mm

10" / 254 mm 31" / 787 mm

12" / 305mm 33" / 838 mm

SHELF POSITION

(I)

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