Osburn Stoves by SB I 2200 - Manual (Page 17)

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a more efficient burn.
Extended burn times can be accomplished by first operating the stove on a full load with the air
inlet controls wide open. Once the fire is well established, and the moisture has been driven out of
the wood, reduce the air control to a low setting. The unit should then burn cleanly without
smoldering. If the fire smolders without flame, re-establish a hotter fire before moving the air
control to the low setting. A yellow flame burning in the top of the firebox is a good indication of a
clean efficiently burning fire.
Refuelling technique is important for good performance. The best efficiency and performance from
your stove can be achieved by adding partial loads of fuel and allowing them to get up to operating
temperature before adding additional fuel. Adding a large amount of fuel at one time will increase
the time required to get the fuel up to its ignition temperature, and an extended time to reach
optimal performance. When refueling, open the air control or hold the door partially open 1” (25
mm) or less long enough (less than 5 minutes) so that the fire has well established flames. When
refuelling, care is required to ensure that fuel or embers do not fall out of the door opening. The
unit will burn at about 2.0 to 2.5 lb/hr (.9 to 1.1kg/hr) at its minimum setting; approximately 20 to
25 lbs (9 to 11.3kg) of wood are required for an extended burn.
2.6 (Optional) Fan Installation and Operation
1. Allow the stove to reach operating temperature (approximately one hour), before turning on
the fan, since increased airflow from the fan will remove heat and affect the start-up
combustion efficiency.
N OTE : E NSURE T HE F AN C ORD I S N OT I N C ONTACT W ITH A NY S URFACE O F T HE S TOVE T O
P REVENT E LECTRICAL S HOCK O R F IRE D AMAGE . D O N OT R UN C ORD B ENEATH T HE S TOVE .
2. Turn the fan on or off with the two speed switch located on the fan housing. The switch
settings are High, Off, and Low.
3.
Follow the installation instructions that are with the fan kit #OA10510.
Section 3.0 - Maintenance
3.1 Care And Cleaning
Clean the stove frequently so that soot, ash and creosote do not accumulate. Do not attempt to
clean the stove, 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.