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 STOVE OPERATION.
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USING A STOVE WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN COMPONENTS, SUCH AS GLASS OR FIREBRICKS
OR BAFFLES MAY PRODUCE AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND MAY DAMAGE THE STOVE.
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OPEN THE AIR CONTROL FULLY BEFORE OPENING FIRING DOOR.
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THIS STOVE 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 STOVE 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 STOVE. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY
FROM THE STOVE WHILE IT IS IN USE.
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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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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 STOVE.
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THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
