Part A - Operation And Maintenance; Safety Information - Osburn STRATFORD II OB04007 Installation And Operation Manual

PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

1. Safety Information

• This fireplace has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen, sold
separately. The door may be opened, or fire screen removed only during lighting procedures or
reloading. Always close the door or put back on the fire screen after ignition. Do not leave the
fireplace unattended when the door is opened with or without a fire screen.
• WARNING : OPERATE ONLY WITH THE DOOR FULLY CLOSED OR FULLY OPEN WITH THE
FIRE SCREEN IN PLACE. IF THE DOOR IS LEFT PARTLY OPEN, GAS AND FLAME MAY BE
DRAWN OUT OF THE OPENING, CREATING RISKS FROM BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE.
• HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR THE FIREPLACE
OPERATION.
• Using a fireplace with cracked or broken components, such as glass, firebricks or baffle may
produce an unsafe condition and may damage the fireplace.
• NEVER USE GASOLINE, LANTERN FUEL (NAPHTHA), FUEL OIL, MOTOR OIL, KEROSENE,
CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START A FIRE
IN THIS FIREPLACE. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE
FIREPLACE WHILE IT IS IN USE.
• Do not store fuel within heater minimum installation clearances.
• Burn only seasoned natural firewood.
• This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repairs for the proper operation. It is against
federal regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions
in this manual.
• Do not obstruct air inlets. This fireplace needs air for its good operation.
• Do not block the hot air vents of the fireplace as this will cause the fireplace to overheat.
• A smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher should be installed in the
house. Location of detectors should be chosen wisely to avoid false alarm when reloading the
appliance. The location of the fire extinguisher should be known by all family members.
• Do not use makeshift materials or make any compromises when installing this fireplace.
• Mixing of appliance components from different sources or modifying components is prohibited
and will void the warranty. Any modification of the fireplace that has not been approved in
writing by the testing authority is prohibited and violates CSA B365 and NFPA 211 standards.
• The manufacturer grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the poor installation or lack of
maintenance of this fireplace and assumes no responsibility for any consequential damages.
• Do not elevate the fire by means of grates, chenets, andirons or any other means.
WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide,
which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go to
Installation and Operation Manual - Stratford II
www.P65warnings.ca.gov/
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