Osburn OB00915 900, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ... com au AUSTRALIA Unit 1 21 Lionel Road Mount Waverley Victoria 3149 Ph 1 300 554 155 Fax 8787 3570 Email sales glendimplex com au www glendimplex com au This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer s web site It is a copyrighted document Re sale is strictly prohibited The manufacturer may update this manual from time to time and cannot be responsible for problems injuries or dam...

Page 2: ...ation operation and maintenance of the model you have chosen The instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood fire comply with AS NZS 4012 4013 1999 and AS NZS 2918 2001 standards Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new wood fire Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death It is important that you follow the instal...

Page 3: ...el 11 3 1 Materials That Should Not be Burned 11 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 11 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 11 3 2 2 Tree Species 11 3 2 3 Log Length 11 3 2 4 Piece Size 12 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 13 3 2 6 Judging Firewood Moisture Content 14 3 3 Manufactured Logs 14 4 Operating Your Wood fire 15 4 1 The use of a fire screen 15 4 2 Your First Fires 15 4 3 Lighting Fires 16 4 3 1 Conv...

Page 4: ...System 26 PART B INSTALLATION 27 6 Safety Information 27 6 1 Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings 27 6 2 Regulations Covering Wood fire Installation 28 7 Clearances to Heat Sensitive Materials 29 7 1 Location of the Certification Label 29 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling 29 7 3 Floor Protector 30 7 4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely 31 8 The Flue System 33 8 1 General 33 8 2...

Page 5: ...d Use of Optional Air Circulation Blower and Thermodisc 42 Appendix 4 Exploded Diagram and PARTS LIST 44 REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE To receive full warranty coverage you will need to show evidence of the date you purchased your wood fire Keep your sales invoice We also recommend that you register your warranty online at http osburn australia com warranty registration aspx Registering your warran...

Page 6: ...RES OR RELOADING ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR OR PUT BACK THE FIRE SCREEN AFTER IGNITION DO NOT LEAVE THE WOOD FIRE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED WITH OR WITHOUT FIRE SCREEN NEVER USE GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL NAPHTHA FUEL OIL MOTOR OIL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THIS WOOD FIRE KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY ...

Page 7: ...proximate Burn Time 3 to 5 hours Color Metallic black Flue Spigot Diameter 150 mm Flue system Universal Flue Kit or Acorn special insulated Flue Kit Minimum Flue Height from floor protector 4 6 meters Maximum Log Length 432 mm sideways Log loading Sideways Firebox Volume 0 036 m3 Weight 122 kg Baffle Material Stainless steel and firebrick Burn time and heating capacity may vary subject to location...

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Page 9: ... be used to supplement another heating system by heating a particular space within a home such as a basement family room or an addition that lacks another heat source Although the wood fire may be able to heat the main living areas of your house to an adequate temperature we strongly recommend that you also have a conventional oil gas or electric heating system to provide backup heating Your succe...

Page 10: ...urn team is committed to protecting the environment so we do everything we can to use only materials in our products that will have no lasting negative impact on the environment 2 4 1 WHAT IS YOUR NEW WOOD FIRE MADE OF The body of your wood fire which is most of its weight is carbon steel Should it ever become necessary many years in the future almost the entire wood fire can be recycled into new ...

Page 11: ...e content is reduced to 15 to 20 per cent 3 2 2 TREE SPECIES The tree species the firewood is produced from is less important than its moisture content The main difference in firewood from various tree species is the density of the wood Hardwoods such as gums Manuka or ironbark are denser than softwoods Hard wood will produce long lasting coal beds combined to more heat and longer burn cycles Old ...

Page 12: ...ugh to burn Even when dried unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don t have the sharp edges where the flames first catch Logs as small as 75 mm 3 should be split to encourage drying Wood should be split to a range of sizes from about 75 mm to 150 mm 3 to 6 in cross section Having a range of sizes makes starting and rekindling fires much easier Often the firewood purchased from commerc...

Page 13: ...ry it yourself drying happens faster in dry weather than in damp maritime climates drying happens faster in warm summer weather than in winter weather small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds softwoods take less time to dry than hardwoods hardwoods like gums Manuka and ironbark can take one or even two years to dry fully especially if the pi...

Page 14: ... if it feels damp it is too wet burn a piece wet wood hisses and sizzles in the fire and dry wood does not You could buy a wood moisture meter to test your firewood 3 3 MANUFACTURED LOGS Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives Manufactured logs made of 100 compressed sawdust can be burned but use caution in the number of these logs burned a...

Page 15: ...is important not to leave the wood fire unattended to respond promptly in the event of smoke spillage into the room Potential causes of smoke spillage are described in section eight of this manual See Appendix 2 Installing the Fire Screen AC01318 for installation instructions 4 2 YOUR FIRST FIRES Two things will happen as you burn your first few fires the paint cures and the internal components of...

Page 16: ...ntional kindling fire with paper under finely split wood DO NOT LEAVE THE WOOD FIRE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED DURING IGNITION ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER IGNITION After the kindling fire has mostly burned you can add standard firewood pieces until you have a fire of the right size for the conditions 4 3 2 THE TOP DOWN FIRE The top down fire starting method solves two problems wit...

Page 17: ...y heat output from your wood fire It is normal for its surface temperature to rise after a new load of wood is ignited and for its temperature to gradually decline as the fire progresses This rising and falling of temperature can be matched to your household routines For example the area temperature can be cooler when you are active such as when doing housework or cooking and it can be warmer when...

Page 18: ...bustible materials pending final disposal Ashes normally contain some live charcoal that can stay hot for several days 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 Other waste shall not be placed in this container NEVER STORE ASHES INDOORS OR IN A NON METALIC CONTAINER OR ON A ...

Page 19: ... will be a surge of heat from the wood fire This heat surge is welcome when the room temperature is a little lower than desirable but not welcome if the space is already warm Therefore allow each load of wood to burn down so that the space begins to cool off a little before loading Letting the space cool before loading is one of the secrets to clean burning and effective zone heating 4 4 5 TURNING...

Page 20: ...tend the wood fire and should provide enough heat for four hours or more Small fires like this are a good time to use softer wood species so there will be less chance of overheating the house 4 4 6 2 Long Lasting Low Output Fires Sometimes you will want to build a fire to last up to eight hours but don t need intense heat In this case use smaller pieces of hardwood and place the logs compactly in ...

Page 21: ...pecies of wood you burn the wood moisture content the size of the space to be heated the climate zone you live in and the time of year The table below provides a very general indication of the maximum burn cycle times you are likely to experience based on firebox volume FIREBOX VOLUME MAXIMUM BURN TIME 0 042 cubic meter 3 to 5 hours 0 042 m3 to 0 056 m3 5 to 6 hours 0 056 m3 to 0 071 m3 6 to 8 hou...

Page 22: ...d when the wood fire is cool by wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying Never try to clean the glass when the wood fire is hot In spring and fall when the wood fire is run at lower temperatures you may see some light brown stains forming especially at the lower corners of the glass This indicates that the fire has been smoky and some of the smoke has condensed on the glass When the...

Page 23: ...r must provide a perfect seal with the firebox Therefore the gasket should be inspected periodically making sure to obtain an air tight fit Airtightness can be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment To adjust 1 Remove the lock pin spring pin by pulling and turning it using pliers 2 Turn the handle counter clock wise one turn to increase pressure 3 Re install the lock pin spring pin with...

Page 24: ...nder the gasket and into the silicone Close the door and do not use the wood fire for 24 hours 5 1 4 REPLACING THE GLASS GASKET AND OR THE GLASS It is a good idea to replace the glass gasket when the door gasket is replaced The gasket is flat adhesive backed woven fibreglass Remove the glass retaining screws and clips Lift out the glass and pull off the old gasket This is a good time to clean the ...

Page 25: ... deposit called creosote If creosote is allowed to build up in the flue system it can ignite when a hot fire is burned in the wood fire and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the flue system Severe flue system fires can damage even the best flue systems Smouldering smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer of creosote to form When you avoid smouldering so the exhaust from the flue system...

Page 26: ...ving seen the cleaning process you can decide if it is a job you would like to take on The most common equipment used are fibreglass rods with threaded fittings and stiff plastic brushes The brush is forced up and down inside the flue system to scrub off the creosote The flue should always be cleaned at the same time the flue system is cleaned CAUTION Before installing the firebrick check to ensur...

Page 27: ...HE INFORMATION PUBLISHED IN ANY OTHER MEDIA OWNER S MANUAL CATALOGUES FLYERS MAGAZINES AND OR WEB SITES MIXING OF APPLIANCE OR FLUE SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDTIONS WHERE ANY SUCH CHANGES ARE PLANNED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE CONTACTED IN ADVANCE A WOOD FIRE MUST NEVER BE INSTALLED IN A HALLWAY OR NEAR A STAIRCASE SINCE IT MAY BLOC...

Page 28: ...he AS NZS 2918 2001 standard THE APPLIANCE AND FLUE SYSTEM MUST THEREFORE BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS NZS 2918 2001 AND THE APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RELEVANT BUILDING CODE OR CODES WARNING APPLIANCES INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS STANDARD SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF AS NZS 4012 4013 1999 WHERE REQUIRED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY I E THE APPLIANCE SHALL BE IDENTIFIABLE ...

Page 29: ...to refer to it in order to have a safe and compliant installation In addition you will find information about your wood fire model serial number etc You can find the certification label on the back of the wood fire 7 2 CLEARANCES TO WALLS AND CEILING WHERE THE FLUE PASSES THROUGH A WALL CEILING FLOOR OR ROOFS VENTILATED DOUBLE FLUE WOOD FIRE CASINGS MUST BE USED AROUND THE FLUE ALONG WITH CEILING ...

Page 30: ...on the dotted line area of the above figures Install a 780 mm W x 800 mm D floor protection of 6 mm of thickness with thermal resistance of 0 8 m2 K W per 4 mm thick FLOOR PROTECTOR FROM DOOR OPENING D 350 mm E 200 mm Cement fibre sheet No protection is required if the unit is installed on a non combustible floor ex concrete The floor protector shall extend not less than 200 mm from each side of a...

Page 31: ...stance of not less than 450 mm Exceptions may apply Refer to AS NZS 2918 2001 Following the installation of such heat radiation shields the minimum clearances to heat sensitive materials may be reduced by applying the clearances factor in the table below CONSTRUCTIONS AND CLEARANCES FACTORS FOR APPLIANCES HEAT SHIELDS WHICH ARE WITHIN 45o OF THE VERTICAL HEAT SHIELD CONSTRUCTIONS Minimum air gap d...

Page 32: ...H ARE MORE THAN 45o OFF THE VERTICAL HEAT SHIELD CONSTRUCTIONS Minimum air gap dimensions mm Clearances factor Single layer of continuous material 12 0 80 Single layer of continuous material 25 0 60 NOTES 1 Masonry may be used as a heat shield material 2 Where heat shields are used to reduce appliance clearance dimensions additional flue shielding may also be required Refer to AS NZS 2918 2001 ...

Page 33: ... when connected to a 150 mm diameter flue system The cross sectional area of the flue shall be within 20 percent of the flue collar opening To be suitable a factory built Insulated Flue Kit must comply with AS NZS 2918 Appendix F or AS NZS 2918 Appendix B 8 2 1 FACTORY BUILT INSULATED FLUE KITS Factory built flue kits are normally sold as a complete system not just the flue pipe with all the compo...

Page 34: ...code enforced locally The flue system must have either a clay liner or a suitably listed stainless steel liner If the masonry flue system has a square or rectangular liner that is larger in cross sectional area than a round 150 mm 6 flue it should be relined with a suitably listed 150 mm 6 stainless steel liner Do not downsize the flue to less than 150 mm 6 unless the flue system is straight and e...

Page 35: ...shall be located outside the building in which the appliance is installed so that a The flue pipe shall extend not less than 4 6 m above the top of the floor protector b The minimum height of the flue system within 3 m distance from the highest point of the roof shall be 600 mm above that point c The minimum height of the flue system further than 3 m from the highest point of the roof shall be 100...

Page 36: ...netrate the top of the building at or near the highest heated space 8 4 1 WHY INSIDE FLUE SYSTEMS ARE PREFERRED Flue systems that rise straight up from the wood fire flue collar provide the best performance Flue systems that rise inside the warm space of the house tend to provide a small amount of draft even when there is no fire burning This means that when you light a fire the initial smoke goes...

Page 37: ...re is no fire burning in the wood fire First the flue system runs up the outside of the house so the air in it is colder and denser than the warm air in the house And second the flue system is shorter than the heated space of the house meaning the negative pressure low in the house will pull outside air down the flue system through the wood fire and into the room Even the finest wood fire will not...

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Page 39: ...n inspection wrap with one end unfastened or a telescopic section There must be provision for cleaning of the flue either through a clean out or by removal of the flue Removal of the flue should not require that the wood fire be moved The male ends of the sections must be oriented towards the appliance so that falling dust and condensation stay inside the wood fire A flue must never pass through a...

Page 40: ...al 40______________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX 1 INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT AC01331 The installation instructions are provided with the Fresh Air Intake Kit AC01331 sold separately ...

Page 41: ...ndles and bring it close to the door opening Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top fire screen brackets behind the primary air deflector as in Detail A Lift the fire screen upwards and push the bottom part towards the wood fire then let the fire screen rest on the bottom of the door opening Warning Never leave the wood fire unattended whi...

Page 42: ... of the wood fire to increase the flow of air past heat exchange surfaces and to help circulate warm air in the room When used regularly the blower can provide a small increase in efficiency up to 2 percent However the use of a blower should not be used as a way to gain more output from a wood fire that is undersized for the space it is intended to heat You can purchase this option through your OS...

Page 43: ...t the start up combustion efficiency if the blower is turned on too early You can also install a thermodisc to enable the blower to start or stop automatically when the wood fire is hot or too cold The thermodisc part number is ACO2056 for a quick connect model Installation instructions are supplied with the blower and the thermodisc CAUTION ENSURE THAT THE BLOWER S POWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WI...

Page 44: ...Osburn 900 Installation and Operation Manual 44______________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX 4 EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST ...

Page 45: ... 1 4 20 4 20 PL63340 UNDERSIDE HEAT SHIELD 1 21 24023 BLACK CAST IRON LEG WITH LEVELING BOLT 4 22 30050 LEVELING BOLT 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 4 23 AC01331 FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT 1 24 99999 BUILT TO ORDER 1 25 SE45639 OSBURN 900 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KIT 1 26 60284 POWER CORD 1 27 AC07866 1 4 BLACK COIL HANDLE 1 28 30125 MECHANICAL SCREW 8 X 1 1 4 QUADREX ZINC 2 29 PL63186 AIR CONTROL COVER 1 30 30094 HEX SCREW ...

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