Osburn Matrix Installation and Operation Manual
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PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Please see Part B for installation instructions.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1
SUMMARY OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
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HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT
MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR WOOD FIRE OPERATION.
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USING A WOOD FIRE WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN COMPONENTS, SUCH AS GLASS OR
FIREBRICKS OR BAFFLES MAY PRODUCE AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND MAY DAMAGE THE
WOOD FIRE.
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OPEN THE AIR CONTROL FULLY BEFORE OPENING FIRING DOOR.
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THIS WOOD FIRE HAS BEEN TESTED FOR USE WITH AN OPEN DOOR IN CONJUNCTION WITH A
FIRE SCREEN (AC01315, SOLD SEPARATELY). THE DOOR MAY BE OPEN OR FIRE SCREEN
REMOVED ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES 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.
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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
FROM THE WOOD FIRE WHILE IT IS IN USE.
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DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
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DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN HEATER MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES.
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BURN ONLY SEASONED NATURAL FIREWOOD.
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THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF PRESERVATIVE-TREATED WOOD AS A FUEL CAN BE HAZARDOUS.
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DO NOT BURN:
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GARBAGE OF ANY KIND,
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COAL OR CHARCOAL,
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TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD,
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PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD,
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FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD,
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SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD, OR
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RAILROAD TIES.
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DO NOT ELEVATE THE FIRE BY USING A GRATE IN THIS WOOD FIRE.
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THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
