Osburn Soho 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
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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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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.
