Osburn OB04002 - Manual (Page 30)

Stratford Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual
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Location Length Dimensions
Around each glass 51 ½" (131 cm) “U” shaped
Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the fireplace if the glass is
broken. To change the glass, perform the same operation described above.
Both glasses used in the Stratford are 5 mm thick of dimension: 13 3/16" x 11 7/8" and tested to
reach temperatures up to 1400º F. If the glass breaks, it must be replaced with one having the
same specification. Contact your OSBURN dealer to obtain a genuine replacement part (see
“replacement parts”, in appendix to get the proper part number).
WARNING: TEMPERED GLASS OR ORDINARY GLASS WILL NOT WITHSTAND THE HIGH
TEMPERATURES OF THE STRATFORD.
5.1.7 CLEANING AND PAINTING THE FIREPLACE
Do not attempt to clean or paint the fireplace when the unit is hot. Painted surfaces can be
wiped down with a damp cloth. Plated surfaces may be scratched by abrasive cleaners. To
maintain the finish at its original brilliance, use only a damp soft cloth to clean plated surfaces.
If the paint becomes scratched or damaged, you can give your wood fireplace a brand new look by
repainting it with heat-resistant paint. Before painting, roughen the surface with fine sand paper,
wipe it down to remove dust, and apply two thin coats of paint. For best results, use the same
paint that was originally used on the fireplace, which is available in spray cans. See your dealer for
details.
5.2 CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY LINER MAINTENANCE
5.2.1 WHY CHIMNEY CLEANING IS NECESSARY
Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney liner and chimney, forming a combustible deposit
called creosote. If creosote is allowed to build up in the venting system it can ignite when a hot
fire is burned in the fireplace and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney. Severe
chimney fires can damage even the best chimneys. Smouldering, smoky fires can quickly cause a
thick layer of creosote to form. When you avoid smouldering so the exhaust from the chimney is
mostly clear, creosote builds up more slowly. Your new fireplace has the right characteristics to
help you to burn clean fires with little or no smoke, resulting in less creosote in the chimney.
5.2.2 HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU CLEAN THE CHIMNEY?
It is not possible to predict how much or how quickly creosote will form in your chimney. It is
important, therefore, to check the build-up in your chimney monthly when getting used to the
new fireplace until you determine the rate of creosote formation. Even if creosote forms slowly in
your system, the chimney should be cleaned and inspected at least once each year. Do not allow
more than 1/8
″
(3 mm) creosote buildup in the chimney.