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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
MATRIX
(OB02020 model)
250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3
After-sale service: 418-908-8002
This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer's web site. It is a copyrighted
document. Re-sale is strictly prohibited. The manufacturer may update this manual from time to
time and cannot be responsible for problems, injuries, or damages arising out of the use of
information contained in any manual obtained from unauthorized sources.
Printed in Canada
www.osburn-mfg.com
Stove Builder International Inc.
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD
Safety tested according to ULC S627,
UL 737 and UL 1482 Standards
by an accredited laboratory.
E-mail: tech@sbi-international.com
STOVE
45592A
29-04-2016

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  • Page 1 AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD STOVE Safety tested according to ULC S627, UL 737 and UL 1482 Standards by an accredited laboratory. www.osburn-mfg.com Stove Builder International Inc. 250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3 After-sale service: 418-908-8002 E-mail: tech@sbi-international.com This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer’s web site.
  • Page 2 Matrix Installation and Operation Manual THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS OSBURN WOOD STOVE 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual Table of content PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ..........6 1 Safety Information ................6 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings ........6 2 General Information on Matrix (OB02020) ........7 Appliance performance ......................
  • Page 4 Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.4 Firing Each New Load Hot ....................20 4.4.5 Turning Down the Air Supply ................... 20 4.4.6 Building Different Fires for Different Needs ..............21 5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System ........23 Stove Maintenance ......................23 5.1.1 Cleaning Door Glass ......................
  • Page 5 Appendix 5: Installation and Use of the Blower and Thermodisc ..51 Appendix 6: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle ....53 Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ........55 OSBURN LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ..........58 _______________________________________________________________________________ 5...

  • Page 6: Part A - Operation And Maintenance

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Please see Part B for installation instructions. 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1.1 SUMMARY OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS HOT WHILE IN OPERATION, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT •...

  • Page 7: General Information On Matrix (Ob02020)

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual GENERAL INFORMATION ON MATRIX (OB02020) 2.1 APPLIANCE PERFORMANCE Fuel type Dry cordwood Recommended heating area 750 to 2,100 ft (70 to 195 m Firebox volume 2.4 ft (0.068 m Maximum burn time Maximum heat output (dry cordwood) 75,000 BTU/h (22.0 kW) 12,500 BTU/h to 31,300 BTU/h (2)(3)

  • Page 8: General Features

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 GENERAL FEATURES Maximum log length 20 in (508 mm) east-west* Flue outlet diameter 6 in (152 mm) Recommended connector pipe diameter 6 in (152 mm) Type of chimney CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F) Baffle material C-Cast Approved for alcove installation...
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  • Page 10: Zone Heating And How To Make It Work For You

    2.3 ZONE HEATING AND HOW TO MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU Your new Osburn Matrix wood stove 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 11: The Benefits Of Low Emissions And High Efficiency

    2.4 THE BENEFITS OF LOW EMISSIONS AND HIGH EFFICIENCY The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the Osburn Matrix firebox mean that your household will release up to 90 percent less smoke into the outside environment than if you used an older conventional stove.

  • Page 12: Fuel

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 3 FUEL 3.1 MATERIALS THAT SHOULD NOT BE BURNED GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, • COAL OR CHARCOAL, • • TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, • • FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, •...

  • Page 13: Log Length

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.3 LOG LENGTH Logs should be cut about 1” (25 mm) shorter than the firebox so they fit in easily. Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the stove very difficult. The most common standard length of firewood is 16”...

  • Page 14: Where To Store Wood

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual Here are some things to consider in estimating drying time: firewood takes a long time to dry • • firewood bought from a dealer is rarely dry enough to burn, so it is advisable to buy the wood in spring and dry it yourself drying happens faster in dry weather than in damp, maritime climates •...

  • Page 15: Judging Firewood Moisture Content

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.7 JUDGING FIREWOOD MOISTURE CONTENT You can find out if some firewood is dry enough to burn by using these guidelines: • cracks form at the ends of logs as they dry as it dries in the sun, the wood turns from white or cream coloured to grey or yellow, •...

  • Page 16: Operating Your Stove

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 4 OPERATING YOUR STOVE 4.1 THE USE OF A FIRE SCREEN This stove has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen (AC01315, sold separately). Make sure the fire screen is properly secured on the stove to avoid any risk of fire.

  • Page 17: Conventional Fire Starting

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.1 CONVENTIONAL FIRE STARTING The conventional way to build a wood fire is to bunch up 5 to 10 sheets of plain newspaper and place them in the firebox. Next, place 10 or so pieces of fine kindling on the newspaper.

  • Page 18: Two Parallel Logs

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.3 TWO PARALLEL LOGS Place two spit logs in the firebox. Place a few sheets of twisted newspaper between the logs. Now place some fine kindling across the two logs and some larger kindling across those, log cabin style. Light the newspaper.

  • Page 19: Ash Removal

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.2 ASH REMOVAL Ash should be removed from the firebox every two or three days of full time heating. Do not let the ash build up in the firebox because it will interfere with proper fire management. The best time to remove ash is after an overnight fire when the stove is relatively cool, but there is still some chimney draft to draw the ash dust into the stove and prevent it from coming into the room.

  • Page 20: Firing Each New Load Hot

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.4 FIRING EACH NEW LOAD HOT Place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal, and not too close to the glass. Close the door and open the air control fully. Leave the air control fully open until the firebox is full of flames, the wood has charred to black and its edges are glowing red.

  • Page 21: Building Different Fires For Different Needs

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.6 BUILDING DIFFERENT FIRES FOR DIFFERENT NEEDS Using the air control is not the only way to match the stove’s heat output to the heat demand. Your house will need far less heat in October than in January to be kept at a comfortable temperature.
  • Page 22 Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.6.4 Maximum Burn Cycle Times The burn cycle time is the period between loading wood on a coal bed and the consumption of that wood back to a coal bed of the same size. The flaming phase of the fire lasts for roughly the first half of the burn cycle and the second half is the coal bed phase during which there is little or no flame.

  • Page 23: Maintaining Your Wood Heating System

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 5 MAINTAINING YOUR WOOD HEATING SYSTEM 5.1 STOVE MAINTENANCE Your new stove will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the internal components of the firebox, such as firebricks, baffles and air tubes, will wear over time under intense heat.

  • Page 24: Door Adjustment

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.2 DOOR ADJUSTMENT In order for your stove to burn at its best efficiency, the door must provide a perfect seal with the firebox. Therefore, the gasket should be inspected periodically making sure to obtain an air tight fit.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Door Gasket

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 5.1.3 REPLACING THE DOOR GASKET It is important to maintain the gasket in good condition. After a year or more of use, the door gasket will compress and become hard, which may allow air to leak past it. You can test the condition of the door gasket by closing and latching the door on a strip of paper.

  • Page 26: Cleaning And Painting The Stove

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken. To change the glass, perform the same operation described above. 5.1.5 CLEANING AND PAINTING THE STOVE Do not attempt to clean or paint the stove when the unit is hot.

  • Page 27: How Often Should You Clean The Chimney

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 5.2.2 HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU CLEAN THE CHIMNEY? It is not possible to predict how much or how quickly creosote will form in your chimney. It is important, therefore, to check the build-up in your chimney monthly when getting used to the new stove until you determine the rate of creosote formation.

  • Page 28: Part B - Installation

    BE MAINTAINED. 6.2 REGULATIONS COVERING STOVE INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Osburn Matrix wood stove is suitable for use as a freestanding heater in residential installations. The Osburn Matrix wood stove is not recommended for installation in a sleeping room of a mobile home.

  • Page 29: Clearances To Combustible Material

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 7 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL The clearances shown in this section have been determined by test according to procedures set out in safety standards ULC S627 (Canada), UL1482 (U.S.A.) and UL737 (U.S.A.). When the stove is installed so that its surfaces are at or beyond the minimum clearances specified, combustible surfaces will not overheat under normal and even abnormal operating conditions.
  • Page 30 Matrix Installation and Operation Manual If the above clearances are met, then the distances measured from the flue outlet will be: DISTANCES* FROM PIPE CONNECTOR DISTANCES* FROM PIPE CONNECTOR TO THE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS TO THE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS CANADA CANADA 18½" (470 mm) 18½"...
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  • Page 32: Floor Protector

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual Clearances to combustible materials and floor protection 7.3 FLOOR PROTECTOR Your stove is designed to keep the floor from overheating. It should be placed on a non combustible surface to protect the floor of hot embers that could fall from the stove during loading and maintenance.

  • Page 33: Reducing Wall And Ceiling Clearances Safely

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 7.4 REDUCING WALL AND CEILING CLEARANCES SAFELY It is often desirable to reduce the minimum installation clearances by placing the stove closer to walls so the installation takes up less floor space. You can safely reduce the minimum clearances by permanently installing a shield between the stove and combustible material.
  • Page 34 Matrix Installation and Operation Manual Clearances for shield construction 34 ______________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 35: Table Of Clearance Reduction Percentages

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 7.4.2 TABLE OF CLEARANCE REDUCTION PERCENTAGES Clearances may be reduced by these percentages Sides Top % Type of shield and rear % (ceiling) Can/USA Can/USA min. min. Sheet metal, a minimum of 24 gauge (0.61 mm) in thickness , spaced out at 12 in 18 in least...

  • Page 36: The Venting System

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 8 THE VENTING SYSTEM 8.1 GENERAL The venting system, made up of the chimney and the connecting pipe between the stove and the chimney, acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best stove will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable chimney.

  • Page 37: Factory-Built Metal Chimneys In Mobile Homes

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 8.2.2 FACTORY-BUILT METAL CHIMNEYS IN MOBILE HOMES For use in a mobile home, this stove is to be connected to a 6” in diameter double wall factory built chimney conforming to CAN/UCL-S629, Standards 650°C Factory-built chimney. The total length of the flue system should be at least 12 feet including elbows, from the top of the stove.

  • Page 38: Masonry Chimneys

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 8.2.3 MASONRY CHIMNEYS The stove may also be connected to a masonry chimney, provided the chimney complies with the construction rules found in the building code enforced locally. The chimney must have either a clay liner or a suitably listed stainless steel liner.

  • Page 39: The Relationship Between The Chimney And The House

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 8.4 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CHIMNEY AND THE HOUSE Because the venting system is the engine that drives the wood heating system, it must have the right characteristics. The signs of bad system design are cold backdrafting when there is no fire in the stove, slow kindling of new fires, and smoke roll-out when the door is opened for loading.

  • Page 40: Supply Of Combustion Air

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual There are two reasons why the chimney in the house at right will cold backdraft when it is cold outside and there is no fire burning in the stove. First, the chimney runs up the outside of the house, so the air in it is colder and denser than the warm air in the house.

  • Page 41: Air Supply In Conventional Houses

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 8.5.2 AIR SUPPLY IN CONVENTIONAL HOUSES The safest and most reliable supply of combustion air for your wood stove is from the room in which it is installed. Room air is already preheated so it will not chill the fire, and its availability is not affected by wind pressures on the house.
  • Page 42 Matrix Installation and Operation Manual Use 45 degree elbows where possible, instead of 90 degree elbows. 42 ______________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 43 Matrix Installation and Operation Manual The rules below are based on those found in the CSA B365 installation code. Please carefully follow these installation instruction rules, or those enforced where you live. Maximum overall length of straight pipe: 3 m (10 ft.) including elbows. •...

  • Page 44: Appendix 1: Reversing The Door Opening And Adjusting The Handle

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 1: REVERSING THE DOOR OPENING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLE The Matrix is equipped with a reversible door in case you prefer a door opening on the other side. Follow the steps below if you wish to avail yourself of this feature: •...
  • Page 45 Matrix Installation and Operation Manual • Remove the latch (M) and reinstall the screws (L) that were securing the assembly into the holes. Note: To avoid dropping the door due to its weight, get help from another person to perform the following steps.

  • Page 46: Appendix 2: Installing The Decorative Panels

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 2: INSTALLING THE DECORATIVE PANELS install the decorative panels follow the steps below: • Remove the top decorative stones (A). Then the decorative top (B) by lifting the side of the flue and sliding it towards the back to release it from the front linkage.
  • Page 47 Matrix Installation and Operation Manual • For the installation of steel panels, insert the bottom decorative trim (F) then complete the assembly by alternating panels (G) and decorative trim (H) by sliding them into the spaces (K) and (L). • For the installation of stone panels, first insert a decorative trim (J) on the bottom then complete the assembly by alternating panels (I) and decorative trim (J) by sliding them into the spaces (K) and (L).
  • Page 48 Matrix Installation and Operation Manual • Tighten screws (C) in order to secure the panels assembly. • Reinstall the decorative top and decorative stones. 48 ______________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 49: Appendix 3: Installing The Fresh Air Intake Kit

    (A) – 4 1/2" TO 6 1/2" COLLAR. (2x) (B) – AC02090, INSULATED FRESH AIR INTAKE PIPE (4' LENGTH / 5'' DIAMETER). (1x) (C) – 5" WHITE INTAKE CAP. (1x) You can purchase the above parts through your Osburn dealer. ______________________________________________________________________________ 49...

  • Page 50: Appendix 4: Installing The Fire Screen (Ac01315)

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 4: INSTALLING THE FIRE SCREEN (AC01315) Open the door. Hold the fire screen by the two handles and bring it close to the door opening. Lean the upper part of the fire screen against the top door opening making sure to insert the top fire screen brackets behind the primary air deflector as in (Detail A).

  • Page 51: Appendix 5: Installation And Use Of The Blower And Thermodisc

    APPENDIX 5: INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE BLOWER AND THERMODISC Your Osburn stove comes with a blower assembly and a thermodisc kit. The blower assembly is secured to the back of the stove using 4 screws (screws #10 x ½’’ type ‘’a’’ pan quadrex black. The blower increases the flow of air past heat exchange surfaces and help circulate warm air in the room.
  • Page 52 Matrix Installation and Operation Manual When using the blower without the thermodisc, allow the stove to reach operating temperature (approximately one hour), before turning it on. The increased airflow from the blower cools the firebox and could affect the start-up combustion efficiency if the blower is turned on too early. CAUTION: ENSURE THAT THE BLOWER’S AND/OR THE THERMODISC’S POWER CORD ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE STOVE TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE DAMAGE.

  • Page 53: Appendix 6: Installation Of Secondary Air Tubes And Baffle

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 6: INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY AIR TUBES AND BAFFLE 1- Starting with the rear tube, lean and insert the right end of the secondary air tube into the rear right channel hole. Then lift and insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel.
  • Page 54 Matrix Installation and Operation Manual Note that secondary air tubes (B) can be replaced without removing the baffle board (A). Important Notes: The air tubes are identified for placement as follows: Model Type of tube Matrix stove Front ► 30 holes of 0.147" Middle front ►...

  • Page 55: Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram And Parts List

    Matrix Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 7: EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST ______________________________________________________________________________ 55...
  • Page 56 SELF TAPPING SCREW 8-32 "F" TYPE X 7/16" FLAT HEAD PHILLIPS BLACK 30764 WOODEN AIR CONTROL HANDLE SE65609 AIR CONTROL PLATE ASSEMBLY 30206 ZINC WASHER ID=5/16" X OD=3/4" 30187 ZINC WASHER ID 17/64" X OD 1/2" 30450 OSBURN DOOR LOGO 56 ______________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 57 Matrix Installation and Operation Manual Item Description 30124 SCREW #8 - 32 X 5/16'' TRUSS QUADREX ZINC SE24252 RIGHT CAST IRON FRONT BASE FINISH 30131 BLACK METAL SCREW #10 X 1/2" TYPE "A" PAN QUADREX PL65667 LATCH ACCESS PLATE SE65659 LEFT DECORATIVE PANEL ATTACHMENT FRAME 99999 BUILD TO ORDER...

  • Page 58: 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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