Osburn Fire Screen Door, Stratford, Matrix

The AC01275 fire screen door allows the Stratford II or Matrix 2700 doors to be held open during burning while providing a spark-arresting screen barrier across the firebox opening that prevents flying sparks and embers from escaping into the room. This allows owners to enjoy the open-fire experience — the sight, sound, and radiant warmth of an active wood fire — while maintaining the protection against spark and ember projection that an unscreened open firebox would lack. The fire screen fits inside the door opening without requiring the doors to be removed and provides easy access to the firebox for reloading while the doors remain open.

No. When the AC01275 fire screen door is installed in the Stratford II or Matrix 2700 firebox opening, the fireplace or insert glass doors must remain in the open position — they cannot be closed over the fire screen while it is in place. The fire screen occupies the door opening from inside and the door panels must remain swung open while the screen is installed. If closed-door operation is desired, the fire screen door should be removed from the opening before closing the glass doors.

Yes. The Stratford II and Matrix 2700 must not be operated with the doors open without the fire screen door correctly installed in the firebox opening. Operating the fireplace or insert with the doors open and without a protective screen allows sparks and embers to escape the firebox and land on floor surfaces, nearby furnishings, or other combustible materials, creating a significant fire hazard. The AC01275 fire screen door is the only approved method for operating the Stratford II or Matrix 2700 with the doors open and must always be in place whenever open-door burning is desired.

The AC01275 is confirmed as compatible with both the Stratford and Stratford II by Stove Parts Unlimited, which lists it as the replacement fire screen door for both models. The Stratford II OB04007 and its predecessor the Stratford OB04001 share the AC01275 fire screen door part number, indicating the screen dimensions and mounting configuration are compatible across both versions of the Stratford fireplace. The Rural Energy listing title specifies compatibility with the Stratford and Matrix, confirming this cross-model applicability.

No. The fireplace or insert must not be left unattended while the fire screen door is in use and the doors are open. Open-door burning with the fire screen installed is intended for supervised use only — the owner must be present in the room whenever the appliance is operating with the doors open and the fire screen in place. When the room must be vacated or at the end of the burning session, the fire screen door should be removed and the glass doors closed for normal closed-door operation, or the fire should be allowed to burn out before leaving the appliance unattended.

In addition to the AC01275 fire screen door, the Stratford II has several optional accessories available. The 4-inch fresh air intake components — including the AC01359 4-inch by 25-foot insulated flex pipe and the AC01347 4-inch fresh air intake register with airtight damper — provide a dedicated outside combustion air supply for installations requiring one. Forced air distribution kits are available for directing heated air to adjacent rooms. The traditional OA10251 and modern OA10252 faceplates are required components, and the OA10610 black and OA10612 brushed nickel door overlays provide the two finish options for the fireplace door assembly.