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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
HORIZON
(OB04010 model)
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD FIREPLACE
Listed to standards ULC-S610 and UL 127
www.osburn-mfg.com
Manufactured by:
Stove Builder International Inc.
250 rue Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec), Canada, G3A 2H3
After-sale service: 418-908-8002
E-mail: tech@sbi-international.com
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL HORIZON (OB04010 model) US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD FIREPLACE Listed to standards ULC-S610 and UL 127 www.osburn-mfg.com Manufactured by: Stove Builder International Inc. 250 rue Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec), Canada, G3A 2H3 After-sale service: 418-908-8002 E-mail: tech@sbi-international.com...
- Page 2 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS OSBURN WOOD FIREPLACE As one of North America’s largest and most respected wood stove and fireplace manufacturers, Stove Builder International takes pride in the quality and performance of all its products. We want to help you get maximum satisfaction as you use this product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Raking charcoal ..........................19 4.3.4 Firing each new load hot ........................19 4.3.5 Shutting down the air supply ......................20 4.3.6 Building different fires for different needs ..................22 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System ..................24 Fireplace maintenance ........................24 HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... - Page 4 Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space ............48 Chimney installation notes ........................49 Chimney Installation Instructions ......................52 7.6.1 Examples of typical chimney installation ..................52 7.6.2 Exterior offset installation ......................53 7.6.3 Installation instructions ........................53 HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual...
- Page 5 Keep your sales invoice. We also recommend that you register your warranty online at: http://www.osburn-mfg.com/en/service-support/warranty-registration Registering your warranty online will help us to quickly track the information we need about your stove. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua...
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Page 6: Part A - Operation And Maintenance
DO NOT ELEVATE THE FIRE BY MEANS OF GRATES, ANDIRONS OR OTHER MEANS. • DO NOT OBSTRUCT AIR INTLETS. THIS FIREPLACE NEEDS AIR FOR ITS GOOD OPERATION. • DO NOT BLOCK THE HOT AIR VENTS TO THE FIREPLACE AS THIS WILL CAUSE THE FIREPLACE TO OVERHEAT. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... - Page 7 RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO THIS FIREPLACE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PICTURES SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL ARE GENERIC AND MAY NOT MATCH EXACTLY THE LOOK OF YOUR FIREPLACE. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua...
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Page 8: General Information
Higher Heating Value of the fuel. Lower Heating Value of the fuel. Optimum overall efficiency at a specific burn rate (LHV). This appliance is officially tested and certified by an independent agency. Carbon monoxide. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 9: General Features
CAN/CSA-Z240 MH standard. The recommended log length is 16 inches, placed in the north-south orientation. For more details see section 3 – Fuel. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... -
Page 10: Measurements
Measurements HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... - Page 11 HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua...
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Page 12: Zone Heating And How To Make It Work For You
Zone heating and how to make it work for you Your new Horizon wood fireplace is a space heater, which means it is intended to heat the area it is installed in, as well as spaces that connect to that area, although to a lower temperature. This is called zone heating and it is an increasingly popular way to heat homes or spaces within homes. -
Page 13: What Is Your New Fireplace Made Of
3.1.1 What is good firewood? Good firewood has been cut to the correct length for the fireplace, split to a range of sizes and stacked in the open until its moisture content is reduced to 15% to 20%. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... -
Page 14: Tree Species
The log length recommended for your fireplace is 16" (406mm). The pieces should be a consistent length, with a maximum of 1" (25 mm) variation from piece to piece. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 15: Piece Size
• Firewood that is ready to burn has a much longer to dry when stacked in a wood shed. moisture content between 15 and 20% by weight and will allow your fireplace to produce its highest possible efficiency; HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... -
Page 16: Judging Firewood Moisture Content
• DO NOT POKE OR STIR THE LOGS WHILE THEY ARE BURNING. • USE ONLY FIRELOGS THAT HAVE BEEN TESTED FOR USE IN FIREPLACES (SEE ULC/ORD-C127, COMPOSITE FIRELOGS) AND PRIOR TO USE, REFER TO FIRELOG WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS MARKINGS ON PACKAGING. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 17: Operating Your Fireplace
A conventional kindling fire with paper open. under finely split wood. DO NOT LEAVE THE FIREPLACE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED. ALWAYS CLOSE AND LATCH THE DOOR AFTER THE FIRE IGNITES. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... -
Page 18: Two Parallel Logs
IF YOU MUST OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE FUEL IS FLAMING, OPEN THE AIR CONTROL FULLY FOR A FEW MINUTES, THEN UNLATCH AND OPEN THE DOOR SLOWLY. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 19: Ash Removal
Therefore, allow each load of wood to burn down so that the space begins to cool off a little before loading. Letting the space cool before loading is one of the secrets to clean burning and effective zone heating. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... -
Page 20: Shutting Down The Air Supply
Position B2: Medium combustion rate. Example of operating sequence : A: Cold start or Maximum burn rate. B: Mid-High until the factory setting temperature is reached. B-2 or B-1: Mid-Low or Low once the factory setting is reached. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... - Page 21 In the B position, it is also possible to close the air supply manually if a power failure occurs by pushing the small lever to the left. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua...
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Page 22: Building Different Fires For Different Needs
You will need to be cautious when building fires like this because if the air is turned down too much, the fire could smoulder. Make sure the wood is flaming brightly before leaving the fire to burn. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... - Page 23 North-south loads break down more quickly, but much more wood can be loaded at a time. This makes north-south loading good for high output, long lasting fires for cold weather. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua...
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Page 24: Maintaining Your Wood Heating System
Visit your fireplace retailer to get the self-adhesive glass gasket and follow the instructions below for installation. Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the fireplace if the glass is broken. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 25: Door Adjustment
2. Turn the handle counter clock wise one turn to increase pressure. To reduce the pressure, when installing a new gasket for example, turn clock wise. 3. Re-install the split pin (A) with a small hammer. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... -
Page 26: Door Alignment
3/32” Allen key to free the adjustable hinge rods. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the adjustable hinge rods in the direction shown to adjust the doors. Tighten all door hinge pressure screws when they are at the desired positions. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 27: Replacing The Door Gasket
Tuck any loose fibres under the gasket and into the silicone. Close the door and do not use the fireplace for 24 hours. Location Length Dimensions Door frame 65 ¾ " (167 cm) Round 5/8" (1,59 cm) Left door 18" Round 1/4" (0,64cm) HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... -
Page 28: Replacing The Door Glass
5.1.6 Replacing the door glass The glass used in the HORIZON is 5 mm thick of dimension 17.78" x 15.76" (45,16cm x 40,03cm) and tested to reach temperatures up to 1400º F. If the glass breaks, it must be replaced with one having the same specification. -
Page 29: Cleaning And Painting The Fireplace
Your new fireplace has the right characteristics to help you to burn clean fires with little or no smoke, resulting in less creosote in the chimney. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... -
Page 30: How Often Should You Clean The Chimney
NOTE • DO NOT EXPECT CHEMICAL CLEANERS TO KEEP YOUR CHIMNEY CLEAN. • THE RAIN CAP CAN BE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION AND/OR CLEANING OF THE CHIMNEY. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 31: Fire Baffle Removal Prior To Cleaning The Chimney
5) Re-install the baffle, the air tubes and the rain cap. CAUTION OPERATION OF YOUR HORIZON WITHOUT THE BAFFLE MAY CAUSE UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. 5.2.4 Fire baffle removal prior to cleaning the chimney Before starting to clean your chimney, we recommend that you remove the fire baffle to avoid creosote dust collection on top of the baffle. -
Page 32: Part B - Installation
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. • THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED TO BE INSTALLED IN A MOBILE HOME. • THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED TO BE INSTALLED INSIDE A MASONRY CHIMNEY. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 33: Regulations Covering Fireplace Installation
Regulations covering fireplace installation When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the HORIZON wood fireplace is suitable for use in residential installations. In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and the CSA C22.1 Canadian National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements. -
Page 34: Transportation Packaging
6.3.2 Transportation packaging To facilitate transportation of the HORIZON fireplace before installation, we have designed a transportation packaging that allows reducing the weight. The fireplace refractory panels are in a box you can carry separately. We suggest you install the refractory panels after the setting up of the fireplace. To install the refractory panels, see Appendix 5 - Refractory Slabs Replacement. -
Page 35: Hearth Extension Construction Options
Floor (under the fireplace): 0" Chimney: 2" (50 mm) 6.3.5 HEARTH EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS The HORIZON may be installed directly on the floor or on a raised combustible or non combustible base. Installation can be done using one of the following options: Option... - Page 36 • An 84" clearance between the fireplace base and the ceiling (A) must be respected. MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS 84" (2134 mm) 32" (813mm) 2" (51 mm) NOTE The floor under the fireplace should match or exceed the height of the floor protection. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual...
- Page 37 • An 84" clearance between the fireplace base and the ceiling (A) must be respected. MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS 84" (2134 mm) 32" (813mm) Less than 8" (203 mm) 2" (51 mm) HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua...
- Page 38 (not included). • An 84" clearance between the fireplace base and the ceiling (A) must be respected. MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS 84" (2134 mm) 16" (406mm) More than 8" (203 mm) 2" (51 mm) HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual...
- Page 39 • An 84" clearance between the fireplace base and the ceiling (A) must be respected. MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS 84" (2134 mm) 20" (508 mm) Between 8" and 12" 2" (51 mm) HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua...
- Page 40 • An 84" clearance between the fireplace base and the ceiling (A) must be respected. MINIMUM MEASUREMENTS 84" (2134 mm) 16" (406 mm) 12" and more 2" (51 mm) HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual...
- Page 41 Face brick 9.00 0.11 Marble 14.3 – 20.00 0.07 – 0.05 Ceramic tile 12.5 0.008 Concrete 1.050 0.950 Mineral wool insulation 0.320 3.120 Limestone 0.153 Ceramic board (Fibremax) 0.450 Horizontal still air** (1/8") 0.135 0,920** HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua...
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Page 42: Minimum Heart Extension Requirements
Check local codes for approved alternatives. CAUTION DO NOT LEAVE CARPET UNDER THE FLOOR PROTECTION IN FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 43: Framing Construction
FIREPLACE. THIS AREA MUST REMAIN EMPTY FOR A HEIGHT OF 84" (2.13 M) MEASURED FROM THE BASE OF THE FIREPLACE. LEGEND Combustible material allowed in this area Non-combustible material only in this area MESURES 50 3/4" (128,8 cm) 26 7/8" (68,3 cm) HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... - Page 44 NOTE THIS FIREPLACE IS BUILT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A 1/2" GAP MINIMUM BETWEEN THE FIREPLACE AND THE FACEPLACE. IT IS RECOMMANDED TO HAVE THE NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL FLUSH WITH THE FIREPLACE. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual...
- Page 45 18" (457 mm) * The fresh air intake kit may be installed on the right side and at the bottom of the fireplace. Forced air distribution kit may be installed on either sides of the fireplace. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua...
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Page 46: Facing
THE FACEPLATE IS DESIGNED TO OVERLAP THE MATERIAL SURROUNDING THE FIREPLACE. IF THE MATERIAL IS THICKER, USE A FACEPLATE GAUGE FOR POSITIONING AND MAKE SURE THAT THE FACEPLATE CAN BE REMOVED AFTER IT HAS BEEN INSTALLED. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 47: Installation Of A Non Combustible Shelf
It is possible to install a shelf but it must be made of non combustible materials. It must be installed at at least 52" from the base of the fireplace. WARNING THE SHELF WILL BE HOT. DO NOT PUT COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ON THE SHELF. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... -
Page 48: The Venting System
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Page 49: Chimney Installation Notes
• The Horizon is listed only with chimney systems described in TABLE 4 : LISTED CHIMNEYS FOR YOUR HORIZON. • A chimney venting a fireplace shall not vent any other appliance. - Page 50 HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual...
- Page 51 18" 457.2mm 457.2mm 18" 457.21mm 16" 16" 406.4mm 406.4mm CHIMNEY: 12" (305 mm) MIN. ABOVE ROOF FLASHING RIDGE CHIMNEY Note: The chimney chase on the roof must be the same size as the flashing. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua...
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Page 52: Chimney Installation Instructions
Always refer to the chimney manufacturer’s Installation manual to ensure a safe installation. Some non- illustrated parts may be required. 7.6.1 Examples of typical chimney installation Straight Installation Exterior offset installation Connection to a masonry chimney HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 53: Exterior Offset Installation
7.6.3 Installation instructions WARNING • THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED. • THE FLOOR AND WALLS BELOW THE ATTIC MUST BE INSULATED USING THE SAME INSULATION. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... - Page 54 8. Install the chimney cap (G). 9. When a ventilated roof flashing is installed, precautions are to be taken not to caulk or seal the ventilating openings. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual...
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Page 55: Offset Chimney Installation
MM) IN LENGTH (SEE IMAGE BELOW), IT SHALL BE CUT ABOVE THE LIFTING HOOKS WELDED TO THE INSIDE OF THE FLUE OUTLET SO THAT THE ANCHOR PLATE RESTS PERFECTLY ON TOP OF THE FIREPLACE. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... - Page 56 TABLE 4 : LISTED CHIMNEYS FOR YOUR HORIZON CHIMNEY BRAND TYPE INNER DIAMETER MANUFACTURER Olympia Chimney Ventis 1" Solid Pack 8" (15 cm) SBI Venting division Nexvent 1" Solid Pack 8" (15 cm) Selkirk CF Sentinel (CF) 2" Solid Pack 8"...
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Page 57: Angled Wall Radiation Shield
Many manufacturers will provide the maximum height of chimney that can be supported by the support. Make sure you respect those parameters. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... -
Page 58: Installation Instructions For Masonry Application
7. Then, follow the chimney manufacturer’s instructions to connect the extended liner section to the special chimney connector. Note: Make sure the liner exceeds at least 12” (30 cm) the top of masonry chimney. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 59: Supply Of Combustion Air
Check the outdoor air duct for soot deposits when the venting system is cleaned and inspected. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... -
Page 60: Appendix 1 - Warm Air Circulation Grille - Modern Style (Ac01378)
It is possible to connect a warm air circulation grille kit in the fireplace facing. This kit allows distributing heat to the room using natural convection. For the complete installation procedure, see the installation manual provided with the kit. You can also download this manual on the website. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 61: Appendix 2 - Forced Air Distribution Kit (Va4460)
APPENDIX 2 - FORCED AIR DISTRIBUTION KIT* (VA4460) It is possible to connect a forced air distribution kit on either sides of the HORIZON. This kit allows distributing heat to another room up to 50 feet (15 m) of the fireplace. The insulated flexible pipe (not included in the kit) must be HVAC type pipe and must comply with ULC S110 and/or UL 181, Class 0 or Class 1 Standards and must withstand temperatures up to 250 °F. - Page 62 • A 1" CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS (A) MUST BE LEFT AROUND THE TERMINATION GRILL. For the complete installation procedure, see the installation manual provided with the kit. You can also download this manual on the web site. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual...
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Page 63: Appendix 3 - Blower Maintenance Or Replacement
2. With a short square head screwdriver, remove the 4 screws (C) holding in place the heat shield (B). 3. Remove and keep the heat shield (B) and the 4. Cut the Tie wrap (D). 4 screws (C). HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... - Page 64 5. Unplug the blower’s electric wires (F) and (G). 6. Lift the blower (E) located under the firebox towards the back. 7. Turn 90° to pull out. Repeat the steps in reverse order to reinstall the blower. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual...
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Page 65: Appendix 4 - Installing The Fresh Air Intake Kit
Class 0 or Class 1 Standards and must withstand temperatures up to 250 °F; o The outside wall termination (E); o Adjustable clamps (2X) (C). Note: Only remove the knock-out that will be connected to the fresh air inlet. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... - Page 66 1. Remove the knock out located on the right-hand side of your fireplace. 2. Install the 5" adapter included in your fireplace. Align the notch on the adaptor with the one on the fireplace and turn clockwise. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual...
- Page 67 *For a pipe length less than 20 ft, use a 5 pipe diameter. For a pipe length of more than 20ft, or having more than two deviations, use a 6 pipe diameter. The maximum pipe length is 30 ft (9 m). HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua...
- Page 68 For a better seal, you may also use aluminum tape. Wrap the tape around the joint between the flexible pipe and the air inlets. Carefully push the insulation and plastic cover back over the pipe. Fix the plastic in place using aluminum tape. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual...
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Page 69: Appendix 5 - Refractory Slabs Replacement
(A & B). remove the slab holders (D) and the left and right refractory slabs (C). 3- Remove the rear refractory slab (E). To install new refractory slabs, follow the above steps in reverse. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... -
Page 70: Appendix 6 - Installation Of Secondary Air Tubes And Baffle
1. Remove the inner ash retainer and the floor 2. Using a power screwdriver and hex tip 5/16", refractory slab (A & B). remove the slab holder (D) and the left refractory slab (C). HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... - Page 71 The air tubes are identified for placement as follows: Model Type of tube Front ► 95 holes of 0.141" Horizon fireplace Middle front ► 67 holes of 0.125’’ Middle rear ► 67 holes of 0.109’’ Rear ► 67 holes of 0.101’’ HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua...
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Page 72: Appendix 7 - Air Control Snap Disc Replacement
(D) and the left refractory slab (C). 3. Remove the 4 bolts (E) holding the access door 4. Remove the thermodisc (H) by unscrewing the 2 (F) with a 1/4" ratchet. screws holding it in place (G). HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 73: Appendix 8 - Electrical Wiring
Connect the black wire with the black wire of the terminal block. The ground (green or skinned wire) must be attached to the fireplace metal frame. See appendix 9 for parts list. HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... - Page 74 HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual...
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Page 75: Appendix 9 - Exploded Diagram And Parts List
APPENDIX 9 - EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua... - Page 76 BLACK METAL SCREW #10 X 1/2" TYPE "A" PAN QUADREX 30485 WING NUT 1/4-20 X 1/2'' ZINC PLATTED 30117 SOCKET SET SCREW #10-32 X 1/4" 30586 HINGE PIN 30203 FLAT WASHER .682" OD X .390" ID BRASS HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual...
- Page 77 22025 LEFT FLOOR REFRACTORY 22026 RIGHT FLOOR REFRACTORY 22027 REAR REFRACTORY 22028 LEFT REFRACTORY 22029 RIGHT REFRACTORY PL68762 FRONT SECONDARY AIR TUBE PL68763 CENTER FRONT SECONDARY AIR TUBE PL68764 CENTER REAR SECONDARY AIR TUBE HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manua...
- Page 78 ELECTRIC WIRE DOUBLE BLACK TEW 105 DEG C 18 AWG 6'' ET 6'' 60278 ELECTRIC WIRE BLACK TEW 105 DEG C 18 AWG 6'' 60291 ELECTRIC WIRE BLACK SEW2 200 DEG C 18 AWG 12'' 23065 HORIZON RIGHT SIDE ROBAX GLASS HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual...
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Page 79: Osburn Limited Lifetime Warranty
Labour cost and repair work to the account of the manufacturer are based on a predetermined rate schedule and must not exceed the wholesale price of the replacement part. Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your OSBURN dealer. To accelerate processing of your warranty claim, make sure to have on hand the following information when calling: •...
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