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We strongly recommend that you install a magnetic thermometer on your smoke exhaust
pipe, approximately 18" above the stove. This thermometer will indicate the temperature of
your gas exhaust fumes within the smoke exhaust system. The ideal temperature for these
gases is somewhere between 275o F and 500o F. Below these temperatures, the build-up of
creosote is promoted. Above 500 degrees, heat is wasted since a too large quantity is lost
into the atmosphere.
• Always burn dry wood. This allows clean burns and higher chimney temperatures,
therefore less creosote deposit.
• Leave the air control full open for about 10 min. every time you reload the stove to bring it
back to proper operating temperatures. The secondary combustion can only take place if
the firebox is hot enough.
• Always check for creosote deposit once every two months and have your chimney cleaned
at least once a year.
ASH DISPOSAL Ashes should be removed from the stove every few days or when ashes get to 2 to 3 inches
deep. Always empty the stove when it is cold, such as in the morning.
Always dispose of ashes in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. Place this container 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 close container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
CAUTIONS:
• ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE STOVE.
• THE ASH PAN CAN BECOME VERY HOT. WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY.
• NEVER BURN THE STOVE WITH THE ASH TRAP OPEN. THIS WOULD RESULT IN OVER FIRING THE
STOVE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE AND EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
Your Osburn stove has been designed to reduce the amount of creosote produced. Even so, the
chimney connector pipe and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during the
heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it
should be removed to reduce the risk of chimney fire. Call a professional chimney sweep or go to
your local Osburn dealer and obtain a do-it-yourself chimney brush and have the chimney cleaned.
If the baffle is removed for cleaning, make sure the holes in the rear duct are clear.