Osburn 3500, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...LLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE 45982A 2019 04 26 Installation and Operation Manual OSBURN 1700 OB01700 model MOBILE HOME Safety tested according to ULC S627 UL 1482 and UL 737 standards by an accredited laboratory ENGLISH US Environmental Protection Agency phase II certified wood stove compliant with 2020 ...

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Page 3: ... stove and the chimney that it is connected to It is also highly recommended to inform your home insurance company Please read this entire manual before installing and using this stove A primary alternative heat source should be available in the home This heating unit may serve as a supplementary heat source The manufacturer cannot be responsible for additional heating costs associated with the us...

Page 4: ...ogs 16 3 5 Drying Time 16 4 1 The Use of a Fire Screen 18 5 Burning Wood Efficiently 19 5 1 First Use 19 5 2 Lighting Fires 20 5 3 Combustion Cycles 21 5 4 Rekindling a Fire 21 5 5 Removing Ashes 22 5 6 Air Intake Control 22 5 7 Fire Types 23 6 Maintenance 24 6 1 Heater 25 6 2 Glass Door 25 6 3 Door 26 6 4 Exhaust System 27 6 5 Frequency 28 PART B INSTALLATION 29 7 Safety Information and Standards...

Page 5: ...ir 42 9 6 Installing the Chimney Connector 43 Appendix 1 Legs Installation 46 Appendix 2 Pedestal Installation 49 Appendix 3 Door Overlay Installation 51 Appendix 4 Decorative Panels 52 Appendix 5 Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation 53 Appendix 6 Optional Fire Screen Installation 54 Appendix 7 Optional Blower and Thermodisc Installation 55 Appendix 8 Air Tubes and Baffle Installation 56 App...

Page 6: ...Page 6 Installation and Operation Manual 1700 ENGLISH Certification Plate ...

Page 7: ...re opening the loading door NEVER USE GASOLINE LANTERN FUEL NAPHTHA FUEL OIL MOTOR OIL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START A FIRE IN THIS STOVE KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE WHILE IT IS IN USE Do not store fuel within heater minimum installation clearances Burn only seasoned natural firewood This appliance should always be maintained...

Page 8: ...n home chimney draft heat loss factors climate fuel type and other variables The recommended heated area for a given appliance is defined by the manufacturer as its capacity to maintain a minimum acceptable temperature in the designated area in case of a power failure 2 The maximum heat output dry cordwood is based on a loading density varying between 15 lb ft3 and 20 lb ft3 Other performances are...

Page 9: ...e East west sides of the logs visible 11 Mobile homes Canada or manufactured homes USA The US Department of Housing and Urban Development describes manufactured homes better known as mobile homes as follows buildings built on fixed wheels and those transported on temporary wheels axles and set on a permanent foundation In Canada a mobile home is a dwelling for which the manufacture and assembly of...

Page 10: ... with Legs 12 1 2 316mm 24 7 8 632mm Ø 6 150m 6 5 8 167mm m Figure 1 Top View 25 7 8 658mm 24 1 2 622mm 15 3 4 399mm 9 3 8 239mm 10 7 8 276mm 17 1 2 444mm 19 1 4 490mm 23 1 4 590mm 22 3 4 578mm 11 7 8 300mm 17 7 8 454mm 10 1 2 267mm 29 737mm 27 7 8 710mm Figure 2 Front View Figure 3 Side View ...

Page 11: ...ural Legs 12 1 2 316mm 24 7 8 632mm Ø 6 150mm 6 5 8 167mm Figure 4 Top View 25 635mm 24 1 2 622mm 15 3 4 399mm 9 3 8 239mm 10 7 8 276mm 17 1 2 444mm 19 1 4 490mm 23 1 4 590mm 22 3 4 578mm 11 3 8 289mm 17 5 8 449mm 10 1 8 256mm 28 1 2 725mm 27 1 2 698mm Figure 5 Front View Figure 6 Side View ...

Page 12: ... 12 1 2 316mm 24 7 8 632mm Ø 6 150m 6 5 8 167mm m Figure 7 Top View 23 3 8 595mm 22 1 2 572mm 15 3 4 399mm 9 3 8 240mm 10 7 8 276mm 17 1 2 444mm 19 1 4 490mm 23 1 4 590mm 22 3 4 578mm 13 1 8 333mm 14 7 8 376mm 11 7 8 300mm 30 3 8 770mm 29 1 4 743mm Figure 8 Front View Figure 9 Side View ...

Page 13: ...anual 1700 ENGLISH 2 3 4 Combustion Chamber Dimensions 17 1 4 438mm 8 3 4 221mm Figure 10 Door Opening 19 5 8 498mm 13 1 2 343mm 11 7 8 301mm 5 16 8mm 3 16 5mm Figure 11 Front View Combustion Chamber Figure 12 Side View Combustion Chamber ...

Page 14: ...tz that are combined in such a way to form a high temperature glass Ceramic glass cannot be recycled in the same way as normal glass so it should not be disposed of with your regular household products Disposal at a landfill is recommended 2 5 Zone Heating This stove is a space heater which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in as well as spaces that connect to that area althoug...

Page 15: ...d is in the correct moisture content range of 15 to 20 Refer to the following section of suggestions on preparing fuelwood and judging its moisture 3 Fuel Good firewood has been cut to the correct length for the stove split to a range of sizes and stacked in the open until its moisture content is down to 15 to 20 DO NOT BURN GARBAGE LAWN CLIPPINGS OR YARD WASTE MATERIALS CONTAINING RUBBER INCLUDIN...

Page 16: ...irebox so they fit in easily Pieces that are even slightly too long makes loading the stove very difficult The most common standard length of firewood is 16 400 mm 3 3 Piece Size Firewood dries more quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don t have the sharp edges where the flames first ca...

Page 17: ...e pine spruce poplar and aspen take less time to dry than hardwoods they can be dry enough to burn after being stacked to air dry only for the summer months Hardwoods like oak maple and ash can take one or even two years to dry fully especially if the pieces are big Firewood dries more quickly when stacked outside in a location exposed to sun and wind it takes much longer to dry when stacked in a ...

Page 18: ... Appendix 7 Optional Blower and Thermodisc Installation Install the fresh air intake see Appendix 5 Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation Install the ash lip glass panel 4 1 The Use of a Fire Screen This stove has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen sold separately The fire screen must be properly secured on the stove to avoid any risk of sparks damaging th...

Page 19: ...on efficiency It is possible to equip your stove with a heat sensor sold separately When the blower is ON the blower will start automatically when the stove is hot enough and it will stop when the stove has cooled down Therefore you can leave the blower speed control at the desired setting OFF HI LO Figure 16 Blower operation 5 Burning Wood Efficiently 5 1 First Use Two things happen when burning ...

Page 20: ...kindling is almost completely burned standard firewood pieces can be added Do not leave the heater unattended when the door is slightly open Always close and latch the door after the fire ignites 5 2 2 The Top Down Method This method is the opposite of the conventional method and only works properly if well seasoned wood is used Place three or four small split dry logs in the firebox Arrange the k...

Page 21: ...t is inactive Wood burns best in cycles A cycle starts when a new load of wood is ignited by hot coals and ends when that load has been consumed down to a bed of charcoal about the same size as it was when the wood was loaded Trying to produce a steady heat output by placing a single log on the fire at regular intervals is not recommended Always place at least three and preferably more pieces on t...

Page 22: ... heater is relatively cold but there is still a little chimney draft to draw the ash dust into the heater and prevent going out into the room Ashes almost always contain live embers that can stay hot for days and which release carbon monoxide gas Ashes should be placed in a tightly covered metal container The container must be placed on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from all c...

Page 23: ...time to use softer wood species and avoid overheating the house 5 7 2 Long Lasting Fire For a fire that will last up to eight hours but will not produce intense heat use soft wood and place the logs compactly in the firebox Before reducing the air intake the load will have to burn at full heat for long enough for charring the surface of the logs The flame must be bright before letting the fire bur...

Page 24: ...t loads allow a limited amount of wood since too many logs could cause them to fall on the glass East west loads placed in a compact way take a long time before breaking down They are excellent for low intensity long lasting fires in relatively mild weather 5 7 6 Carbon Monoxide When unburned logs remain in the firebox and the flame disappears go outside and look at the chimney exit If there is vi...

Page 25: ...wel and then drying When the stove runs at a low combustion rate light brown stains may form especially in the lower corners of the glass This indicates that the fire has been smoky and some of the smoke has condensed on the glass It also indicates incomplete combustion of the wood which also means more smoke emissions and faster formation of creosote in the chimney The deposits that form on the g...

Page 26: ...f the previous section to remove the glass 2 Remove the old gasket and clean the glass thoroughly 3 Peel back a section of the paper covering the adhesive and place the gasket on a table with the adhesive side up 4 Stick the end of the gasket to the middle of one edge then press the edge of the glass down onto the gasket taking care that it is perfectly centred on the gasket 5 Peel off more of the...

Page 27: ...old gasket from the door Use a screwdriver to scrape the old gasket adhesive from the door gasket groove 3 Apply a bead of approximately 3 16 5 mm of high temperature silicone in the door gasket groove Starting from the middle hinges side press the gasket into the groove The gasket must not be stretched during installation 4 Leave about long of the gasket when cutting and press the end into the gr...

Page 28: ...er the fire the less creosote is deposited and weekly cleaning may be necessary in mild weather even though monthly cleaning may be enough in the coldest months Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire 6 5 1 Sweeping the Chimney Chimney sweeping can be a difficult and dangerous ...

Page 29: ...of combustion air shall be provided to the room 7 1 Mobile Home May be installed in a mobile home The installation requires a fresh air kit sold separately WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN THE SLEEPING ROOM THE STOVE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE MOBILE HOME CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR WALL CEILING AND ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED 7 2 Regulations Covering Stove Install...

Page 30: ...n this section have been determined by tests according to procedures set out in safety standards ULC S627 Canada UL 1482 U S A and UL 737 U S A When the stove is installed so that its surfaces are at or beyond the minimum clearances specified combustible surfaces will not overheat under normal and even abnormal operating conditions No part of the stove or flue pipe may be located closer to the com...

Page 31: ...Page 31 Installation and Operation Manual 1700 ENGLISH A B E D CAN 48 122 cm US 36 92 cm F F C Figure 19 Clearances Top Figure 20 Clearances Corner 84 L 213 cm Ve Ho N Figure 21 Clearances Side ...

Page 32: ... 19 483 mm E 19 483 mm 19 483 mm F 20 527 mm 20 527 mm F 20 527 mm 20 527 mm 8 1 1 With Heat Shield AC02710 Note that to reduce the clearances of an appliance using a single wall pipe connector the use of a heat shield certified with the single wall pipe connector to be used as close as 6 from combustible materials must be used Only in this case the same clearances as a certified double wall pipe ...

Page 33: ...3 mm 21 533 mm E 21 533 mm 21 533 mm F 21 552 mm 21 552 mm F 21 552 mm 21 552 mm 8 1 3 With Heat Shield AC02710 and Lowered Ceiling To reduce the clearances of an appliance using a single wall pipe connector the use of a heat shield certified with the single wall pipe connector to be used as close as 6 from combustible materials must be used Only in this case the same clearances as a certified dou...

Page 34: ...LE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR Canada USA Canada USA A 10 254 mm 10 254 mm D 13 343 mm 13 343 mm B 14 368 mm 14 368 mm E 23 597 mm 23 597 mm C 12 305 mm 12 305 mm F 20 527 mm 20 527 mm 8 1 6 Mobile Home With Heat Shield AC02710 It is strictly forbidden to install a unit with a single wall pipe in a mobile home APPLIANCE CLEARANCES WITH DOUBLE WALL PIPE CONNECTOR DISTANCES3 FROM PIPE CONNECTOR WITH DOUBLE ...

Page 35: ...ECTION Canada USA G4 8 203 mm N A H 8 203 mm N A I 18 457 mm From door opening 16 203 mm From door opening J N A 8 203 mm N5 N A See Note 2 H I G J Figure 22 Floor Protection 8 3 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely It is often desired to use as little space as possible when installing a wood stove To do this it is possible to reduce the clearances safely and install the stove closer to the...

Page 36: ...on to match each letter to a clearance A Minimum clearance between the appliance top and an unshielded combustible ceiling 49 1264 mm B Shield extension above the appliance 20 500 mm C Minimum space behind the shield 1 25 mm In Canada 21 mm D Clearance along the bottom of the shield minimum 1 25 mm and maximum 3 75 mm E Minimum clearance along the top of the shield at the ceiling 3 75 mm F Mountin...

Page 37: ...Page 37 Installation and Operation Manual 1700 ENGLISH Figure 24 Heat shield clearances Figure 25 Heat shield clearances Figure 26 Heat shield clearances ...

Page 38: ...non combustible board spaced out at least 1 25 mm by non combustible spacers 50 18 457 mm 33 24 610 mm Ceramic tiles or equivalent non combustible material on non combustible board with a minimum of 24 gauge 0 61 mm sheet metal backing spaced out at least 1 25 mm by non combustible spacers 67 12 305 mm 50 24 610 mm Brick spaced out at least 1 25 mm by non combustible spacers 50 18 457 mm N A N A B...

Page 39: ...eter of at least 5 Canada only or no more than 7 is permitted if it allows the proper venting of combustion gases and that such application is verified and authorized by a qualified installer Otherwise the diameter of the flue should be 6 To be suitable a factory built metal chimney must comply with UL 103 HT U S A or ULC S629 Canada 9 2 1 Factory Built Metal Chimneys These are sometimes referred ...

Page 40: ...ashing must be installed and sealed with silicone adhesive 9 2 3 Masonry Chimneys The stove may also be connected to a masonry chimney provided the chimney complies with the construction rules found in the building code enforced locally The chimney must have either a clay liner or a suitably listed stainless steel liner If the masonry chimney has a square or rectangular liner that is larger in cro...

Page 41: ...indling of new fires and smoke roll out when the door is opened for loading There are two guidelines to follow First the chimney should be installed up through the heated space of the house not out and up an outside wall Second the chimney should penetrate to the top of the building at or near the highest heated space Venting systems that rise straight up from the stove flue collar provide the bes...

Page 42: ...rk well when connected to this chimney 9 5 Supply of Combustion Air In Canada wood stoves are not required to have a combustion air supply from outside except for mobile homes Research has shown that outside air supply do not compensate for the depressurization of the house and may not be sufficient to provide a supply of combustion air in windy weather However to reduce the risks against smoke sp...

Page 43: ... wall of the house its pressure can vary during windy weather If there are changes in wood stove performance in windy weather and in particular if smoke puffs from the stove the air duct should be disconnected from the stove to determine if it is the cause of the problem In some windy conditions negative pressure at the duct weather hood outside the house wall may draw hot exhaust gases from the s...

Page 44: ...educe chimney draft Figure 30 Best Figure 31 Acceptable Figure 32 Avoid The rules below are based on those found in the CSA B365 installation code Please carefully follow these installation instruction rules or those enforced by the local code Maximum overall length of horizontal pipe 10 ft 3 m including elbows Minimum clearance from combustible material 18 450 mm The minimum clearance may be redu...

Page 45: ...s either through a clean out or by removal of the pipe assembly Removal of the assembly should not require that the stove be moved The male ends of the sections must be oriented towards the appliance so that falling dust and condensation stay inside the pipe A flue pipe must never pass through a combustible floor or ceiling or through an attic roof space closet or concealed space Where passage thr...

Page 46: ... 1700 ENGLISH Appendix 1 LEGS INSTALLATION 1 Remove the door the firebricks and the ash plug from the stove if desired 2 Put the stove on its back Remove and dispose of the two freight supports D Keep the nuts C and washers B for step 4 B C D ...

Page 47: ...n Manual 1700 ENGLISH 3 Install the legs E on the legs supports F Secure with the washers G and nuts H supplied with the leg assembly E F G H 4 With the nuts C and washers B removed in step 2 secure both leg assemblies to the stove B C ...

Page 48: ...er J with screws K and nuts L J K L 6 Put the stove on its legs install the ash drawer included with the kit Put back the firebricks the ash plug and the door on the stove See step 1 The baffle and the bricks must be put back in the right place after the final positioning of the stove ...

Page 49: ...700 ENGLISH Appendix 2 PEDESTAL INSTALLATION 1 Remove the door the firebricks and the ash plug from the stove if desired 2 Put the stove on its back Remove and dispose of the two freight supports D Keep the nuts C and washers B for step 3 B C D ...

Page 50: ...4 Put the stove on its pedestal and install the fresh air panel F with the screws G the air control cover H with the screws J and install the ash drawer K Put back the bricks the spacers the ash plug and the door on the stove See step 1 H F G K J The baffle and the bricks must be put back in the right place after the final positioning of the stove ...

Page 51: ...DOOR OVERLAY INSTALLATION Position the overlay A on the door frame and secure it in place from behind using the nuts B To ease the installation do not tighten the nuts until they are all installed A B Note It is not necessary to remove the glass to install the overlay ...

Page 52: ...age 52 Installation and Operation Manual 1700 ENGLISH Appendix 4 DECORATIVE PANELS To remove the decorative panel C remove the screws B and push forward on the panel to unhook it from the bracket E C B A ...

Page 53: ...le home approved stove requires the installation of a fresh air intake kit A and an insulated fresh air intake pipe HVAC type must meet ULC S110 or UL 181 class 0 or class 1 B sold separately Refer to air intake kit installation instructions for more details Installation with legs A B Installation with pedestal A B A B ...

Page 54: ...the door opening 3 Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to stove the top fire screen brackets behind the primary air deflector 4 Lift the fire screen upwards and push the bottom part towards the stove then let the fire screen rest on the bottom of the door opening Warning Never leave the stove unattended while in use with the fire screen ...

Page 55: ...ove is hot enough See the instructions provided with the thermodisc for more details 1 Remove the backplate by cutting the knockouts with pliers MICROJOINTS 2 Screw the blower D in place using the screws C included in the installation manual Screw the thermodisc A with the screws B supplied with the thermodisc on the back of the stove Ensure that the blower s power cord is not in contact with any ...

Page 56: ...n lift and insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel 2 Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole Using a Wise grip hold the tube and lock it in place by turning the tube as shown Make sure the notch reaches the end of the key way 3 Put the baffle in place 4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the three other tubes 5 To remove the tubes use the abov...

Page 57: ...Page 57 Installation and Operation Manual 1700 ENGLISH Note that secondary air tubes B can be replaced without removing the baffle board A and that all tubes are identical B A ...

Page 58: ...Appendix 9 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 1 For a stove on legs install a plate L on each leg and screw it in place with the proper hardware M L 4x M 4x 2 For a stove on a pedestal remove the plugs N and screw the base on the floor with the proper hardware O N O ...

Page 59: ...DED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST 2 1 3 6 5 4 10 9 8 7 12 11 15 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 23 57 56 41 46 45 43 44 42 26 25 25 25 25 26 27 26 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 29 28 30 31 33 A DETAIL A 34 35 36 32 55 4 42 44 52 53 54 49 44 39 38 5 37 4 44 52 44 42 50 49 51 48 48 13 47 40 ...

Page 60: ...185 DOOR LATCH KIT 1 11 SE70676 ARCHED GLASS WITH GASKET 16 3 4 W X 10 7 16 H 1 12 AC06400 3 4 FLAT X 6 BLACK SELF ADHESIVE GLASS GASKET 1 13 30101 SPRING TENSION PIN 5 32 Ø X 1 1 2 L 1 14 PL70632 RIGHT GLASS FRAME 1 15 PL70633 LEFT GLASS FRAME 1 16 SE53585 GLASS RETAINER KIT WITH SCREWS 12 PER KIT 1 17 SE65011 ASH LIP ASSEMBLY 1 18 30507 BLACK TORX SCREW WITH FLAT HEAD TYPE F 1 4 20 X 3 4 1 19 OA...

Page 61: ...46 SE70558 ASH PAN 1 47 OA10245 BLACK CAST IRON STRUCTURAL LEG KIT WITH ASH DRAWER 1 47 OA10246 BRUSHED NICKEL PLATED CAST IRON STRUCTURAL LEG KIT WITH ASH DRAWER 1 48 SE70549 ASH PAN 1 49 PL70631 FACEPLATE 1 50 24282 LEG NATURAL RAW CASTING WITHOUT PAINT 4 50 24282 01 BRUSH NICKEL PLATED CAST IRON LEG BLACK PAINT IN THE BACK 4 51 PL70630 LEG SUPPORT 2 52 30050 LEVELING BOLT 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 4 53 24...

Page 62: ... table below The manufacturer at its discretion may decide to repair or replace any part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price of any warranted but defective parts The manufacturer shall in no event be responsible for any uncommon indirect consequ...

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Page 64: ...al com This document is available for free download on the manufacturer s website It is a copyrighted document Resale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this document from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems injuries or damages arising out of the use of information contained in any document obtained from unauthorized sources ...