Osburn Stoves by SB I HYBRID-45 MF Benutzerhandbuch

 

CHIMNEY CLEANING 
 

a. 

Creosote Formation – When any wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled 
moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue or a newly started fire or from a slow-
burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire, 
which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house. Despite their high efficiency, pellet stoves can accumulate creosote under 
certain conditions. 

b. 

Fly Ash – This accumulates in the horizontal portion of an exhaust run. Though noncombustible, it may impede the normal exhaust 
flow. It should therefore be periodically removed. 

c. 

Inspection and Removal – The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected annually or per ton to determine if a creosote or 
fly ash build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Inspect the 
system at the stove connection and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to 
check the chimney from the top as well as from the bottom. 

 
The creosote should be removed with a brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use. A qualified chimney sweep can perform 
this service. It is also recommended that before each heating season the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and, if 
necessary, repaired. 
 
To clean the chimney, detach the vent at the combustion blower transition where it is attached to the blower. 
 
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 
 
Use this as a guide under average-use conditions.

 

 

Burn Pot 

Stirred 

Emptied/brushed 

 

 

Glass Wiped 

Cleaned   

 

Combustion Chamber 

 

Vacuumed 

Brushed 

 

Ashes  

Emptied  

 

Interior Chambers 

 

Vacuumed 

 

 

Heat Exchange Tubes 

 

Cleaned (with rod) 

 

 

Combustion/Exhaust  
Blower Blades 

  

Vacuumed/Brushed 

 

Convection Blower Blades 

 

 

 

Vacuumed 

Vent System 

 

 

 

Cleaned/brushed 

Gaskets  

  Inspected   

Hopper (end of season) 

 

 

 

Emptied and vacuumed 

 
Gasket around door and door glass should be inspected and repaired or replaced when necessary (see “REPLACEMENT PARTS”).  
 
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF BROKEN DOOR GLASS 
 
While wearing leather gloves (or any other gloves suitable for handling broken glass), carefully remove any loose pieces of glass from the 
doorframe. Dispose of all broken glass properly. Return the damaged door to your Osburn Dealer for repair or replacement. Neither the 
appliance owner nor any other unauthorized person(s) should replace the door glass. An authorized Osburn dealer must perform all repairs 
involving door glass.