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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
MATRIX Insert
(OB02028 and OB02028K models)
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED
WOOD INSERT
Safety tested according to ULC S628,
UL 737 and UL 1482 Standards
by an accredited laboratory
www.osburn-mfg.com
Stove Builder International Inc.
250, Copenhague Street, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3
Customer service: 418-908-8002
E-mail: tech@sbi-international.com
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
45929A
Printed in Canada
30-10-2018

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  • Page 1 AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD INSERT Safety tested according to ULC S628, UL 737 and UL 1482 Standards by an accredited laboratory www.osburn-mfg.com Stove Builder International Inc. 250, Copenhague Street, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3 Customer service: 418-908-8002 E-mail: tech@sbi-international.com...
  • Page 2 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS OSBURN WOOD INSERT 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 Insert Installation and Operation Manual Table of content PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ..........7 1 Safety Information ................7 2 General Information ................ 8 Performances ......................... 8 Specifications ......................... 9 Dimensions .......................... 10 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work ................11 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency .............
  • Page 4 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 5.3.3 Raking Charcoal ........................ 21 5.3.4 Firing Each New Load Hot ....................21 5.3.5 Controlling the Air intake ....................22 fire types ..........................22 5.4.1 Small Fires to Take the Chill Off the House..............22 5.4.2 Long Lasting Low Output Fires ..................
  • Page 5 Appendix 4: Blower Replacement ............47 Appendix 5: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle ....49 Appendix 6: Removal Instructions ............51 Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ........52 OSBURN LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ..........56 Dealer: Installer: Telephone:...
  • Page 6 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual CERTIFICATION PLATE 6 _______________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 7: Part A - Operation And Maintenance

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 1 SAFETY INFORMATION • 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.

  • Page 8: General Information

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 PERFORMANCES Values are as measured per test method, except for the recommended heating area, firebox volume, maximum burn time and maximum heat output. Models Matrix Insert (OB02028 and OB02028K) Fuel type Dry cordwood Recommended heating area 500 to 2,100 ft...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 SPECIFICATIONS 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 ULC-S635, CAN/ULC-S640, UL1777 Baffle material C-Cast Approved for alcove installation Not approved Approved for mobile home installation...

  • Page 10: Dimensions

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 2.3 DIMENSIONS 10 ______________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 11: Zone Heating And How To Make It Work

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 2.4 ZONE HEATING AND HOW TO MAKE IT WORK Your new Matrix wood insert 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 12: The Benefits Of Low Emissions And High Efficiency

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual The space where you spend most of your time will be warmest, while bedrooms and basement (if there is one) will stay cooler. In this way, you will burn less wood than with other forms of heating. Although the insert may be able to heat the main living areas of your house to an adequate temperature, we strongly recommend that you also have a conventional oil, gas or electric heating system to provide backup heating.

  • Page 13: Fuel

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual Firebrick is mainly composed of silicon dioxide, also known as silica, a product processed from a mined mineral. It is most commonly found in nature in the form of sand and clay. Disposal at a landfill is recommended.

  • Page 14: Log Length

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual Note that hardwood trees like oak, maple, ash and beech are slower growing and longer lived than softer woods like poplar and birch. That makes hardwood trees more valuable. The advice that only hardwoods are good to burn is outdated. Old, leaky cast iron stoves wouldn’t hold a fire overnight unless they were fed large pieces of hardwood.

  • Page 15: How To Dry Firewood

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 3.1.5 HOW TO DRY FIREWOOD Firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood inserts. Continually burning green or unseasoned wood produces more creosote and involves lack of heat and dirty glass door.

  • Page 16: Judging Firewood Moisture Content

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 3.1.6 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 colored to grey or yellow. •...

  • Page 17: Operating The Insert

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 4 OPERATING THE INSERT 4.1 BEFORE OPERATING THE INSERT If necessary, before using the insert, the following step should be completed: • Install the fresh air inlet (see "Appendix 3: Installing the optional air inlet"); •...

  • Page 18: Burning Wood Efficiently

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual Allow insert reach operating temperature (approximately one hour) before turning on the blower, since increased airflow from the blower will remove heat and affect the start up combustion efficiency. The insert's blower assembly is equipped with a heat sensor.

  • Page 19: Lighting Fires

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 5.2 LIGHTING FIRES Each person who heats with wood develops their own favorite way to light fires. Whatever method you choose, your goal should be to get a hot fire burning quickly. A fire that starts fast produces less smoke and deposits less creosote in the chimney.

  • Page 20: Two Parallel Logs Method

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 5.2.3 TWO PARALLEL LOGS METHOD Two spit logs are placed in the firebox with a few sheets of twisted newspapers in between the logs. Fine kindling is added across the two logs and some larger kindling across those, log cabin style.

  • Page 21: Ash Removal

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 5.3.2 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 insert is relatively cool, but there is still some chimney draft to draw the ash dust into the insert and prevent it from coming into the room.

  • Page 22: Controlling The Air Intake

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual Although it is important to fire each new load hot, do not allow the fire to burn at full intensity for more than a few minutes. DO NOT LEAVE THE INSERT UNATTENDED WHILE A NEW LOAD IS BEING FIRED HOT. DO NOT OVERFIRE.

  • Page 23: Long Lasting Low Output Fires

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual This kind of fire is good for mild weather and should provide enough heat for up to four hours. Small fires like this are a good time to use softer wood species and avoid overheating the house. 5.4.2 LONG LASTING LOW OUTPUT FIRES For a fire that will last up to eight hours but will not produce intense heat, use soft wood and place the logs compactly in the firebox.

  • Page 24: Logs Orientation

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 5.4.5 LOGS ORIENTATION In a relatively square firebox, the wood can be loaded north-south (ends of the logs visible) oreast- west (sides of the logs visible). North-south loads allow more wood to be loaded at the same time. On the other hand, they break into smaller pieces faster.

  • Page 25: Door Adjustment

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual When brown streaks are coming from the edge of the glass, it is time to replace the gasket around the glass. The glass gasket should be self-adhesive. Follow the instructions in section «6.1.4 Replacing the Glass or the Glass Gasket» for installation. Always replace gaskets with genuine ones.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Glass Or The Glass Gasket

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual It is important to replace the gasket with another having the same diameter and density to maintain a good seal Remove the door and place it face-down on something soft like a cushion of rags or a piece of carpet.

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Painting The Insert

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual It is a good idea to replace the glass gasket when the door gasket is being replaced. Follow the previous steps to remove the glass. Remove the old gasket and clean the glass thoroughly. The new gasket is flat, adhesive-backed, woven fiberglass.

  • Page 28: Sweeping The Chimney

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual Contact the local municipal or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire. Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire. 6.2.3 SWEEPING THE CHIMNEY Chimney sweeping can be a difficult and dangerous job.

  • Page 29: Part B - Installation

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual PART B - INSTALLATION 7 MASONRY FIREPLACE REQUIREMENTS The masonry fireplace must meet the minimum requirements found in the building code enforced locally, or the equivalent for a safe installation. Contact your local Building Inspector for requirements in your area.

  • Page 30: Safety Information And Standards

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual ADJACENT COMBUSTIBLES: • The fireplace should be inspected to make sure that there is adequate clearance to combustibles, both exposed combustibles to the top, side, and front as well as concealed combustibles, in the chimney and mantle area. Your local inspector should have information on whether older fireplaces are of adequate construction.

  • Page 31: Clearances To Combustible Material

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual This insert must be installed with a continuous chimney liner of 6" diameter extending from the insert to the top of the chimney. The chimney liner must conform to the Class 3 requirements of CAN/ULC-S635, Standard for Lining Systems for Existing Masonry or Factory-built Chimneys and Vents, or CAN/ULC-S640, Standard for Lining Systems for New Masonry Chimneys.

  • Page 32: Installation Of A Combustible Mantel Shelf

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.3 INSTALLATION OF A COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL SHELF It is possible to install a combustible shelf with a maximum depth of 12" at a height of at least 27" above the insert. At a height of more than 27", the shelf must still have a maximum depth of 12". Table 2: Mantel Shelf Clearances MAXIMUM MANTEL MANTEL SHELF...
  • Page 33 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual To determine the need to add floor protection (D) beyond the hearth extension, do the following calculation using the data in «Table 4 : Data for Floor Protection Calculation» of this section: D = B - (A - C). The standard configuration of the insert leaves no projection of the convection air jacket in front of the fireplace opening.

  • Page 34: Installation Raised Of 5" And Less

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.4.1 INSTALLATION RAISED OF 5" AND LESS If non-combustible material floor protection needs to be added in front of and level with the hearth extension of the masonry fireplace (F = 5" or less), an R-value equal to or greater than 1.00 is required and should extend at least 23"...

  • Page 35: R Value

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.4.3 R VALUE There are two ways to calculate the R-value of the floor protection. First, by adding the R-values of materials used, or by the conversion if the K factor and thickness of the floor protection are given. To calculate the total R value from R values of the materials used, simply add the R-values of materials.

  • Page 36: Minimum Masonry Opening, Clearances To Combustibles

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual In the case of a known K and thickness of alternative materials to be used in combination, convert all K values to R by dividing the thickness of each material by its K value. Add R values of the proposed materials as shown in the previous example.

  • Page 37: The Venting System

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual CLEARANCES MINIMUM MASONRY OPENING 16" (406 mm) 9" (229 mm) 23 5/16 " (592 mm) 27" (686 mm) 28 7/8 " (733 mm)* 27" (686 mm) 19 5/8 " (498 mm)** 84" (213 cm) MAXIMUM THICKNESS 5"...

  • Page 38: Suitable Chimneys

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 10.3 SUITABLE CHIMNEYS Your wood insert will provide optimum efficiency and performance when connected to a 6-inch diameter chimney liner. The connection to a chimney having a diameter of at least 5 inches (Canada only) is permitted, if it allows the proper venting of combustion gases and that such application is verified and authorized by a qualified installer.

  • Page 39: Liner Connection

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 10.5 LINER CONNECTION Two options are possible to connect the liner to the insert: 10.5.1 LINER STARTER ADAPTOR Two options are possible: Install the chimney liner starter adapter, provided with the chimney liner. Follow the chimney liner starter adapter manufacturer's instructions.

  • Page 40: Liner Offset Adaptor

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 10.5.2 LINER OFFSET ADAPTOR A liner offset adapter, sold separately, can also be installed. This should only be installed if no other option is possible and if the total height of the fireplace and chimney is at least 20 feet. This kind of adaptor is restricting the free flow of exhaust gases and may result in smoke roll-out from the insert when the door is open for reloading.

  • Page 41: Chimney Location

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 10.7 CHIMNEY LOCATION 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 back drafting when there is no fire in the insert, slow kindling of new fires, and smoke roll-out when the door is opened for loading.
  • Page 42 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual If an air intake is installed through the wall of the house, its pressure can vary during windy weather. If there are changes in wood insert performance in windy weather, and in particular if smoke puffs from the insert, the air duct should be disconnected from the insert to determine if it is the cause of the problem.

  • Page 43: Appendix 1: Installing The Faceplate

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 1: INSTALLING THE FACEPLATE NOTE: If the depth and or the opening of the masonry hearth require the use of the optional projection kit and/or an optional faceplate backing plate kit, follow the instructions included with these options before beginning the installation of the cast iron faceplate 1.
  • Page 44 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 5. Install the faceplate on the insert, being 6. Remove the air control wooden handle. careful not to pinch the blower switch wires. 7. Slightly unscrew the two screws at the bottom of the insert. Hook the bottom faceplate and screw it back in place.

  • Page 45: Appendix 2: Installing The Optional Fire Screen

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 2: INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL FIRE SCREEN 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...

  • Page 46: Appendix 3: Installing The Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 3: INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT Note: Only remove the knock-out that will be connected to the fresh air inlet. Using pliers, remove the rectangular knock-out plate (A) located on the left or right side of the convection air jacket.

  • Page 47: Appendix 4: Blower Replacement

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 4: BLOWER REPLACEMENT 1. Slightly loosen screws (B). 2. Lift the faceplate (A) by ½” then pull it towards you to remove. 3. Slightly loosen the 4 wing nut (C) then pull the blower assembly (D) towards you to remove it from the convection air jacket.
  • Page 48 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 48 ______________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 49: Appendix 5: Installation Of Secondary Air Tubes And Baffle

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 5: 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 50 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual Note that secondary air tubes (B) can be replaced without removing the baffle board (A). 50 ______________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 51: Appendix 6: Removal Instructions

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 6: REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS For the purpose of inspecting the insert itself or the fireplace, your insert may need to be removed. To remove your insert follow these instructions: • Remove the faceplate assembly (A) using the reverse steps of Appendix 1. •...

  • Page 52: Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram And Parts List

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 7: EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST 52 ______________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 53 RIGID FIRESCREEN 30569 ROUND WOODEN HANDLE BLACK SE24248 FACEPLATE KIT FOR MATRIX INSERT 30450 OSBURN DOOR LOGO 30124 SCREW #8 - 32 X 5/16'' TRUSS QUADREX ZINC PL24247 BOTTOM CAST IRON FACEPLATE PAINTED BLACK PL24249 LEFT CAST IRON FACEPLATE PAINTED BLACK...
  • Page 54 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual Item Description 34 PL65614 DOOR HINGE 35 30755 DOWEL PIN 1/4" X 2" 36 30117 SOCKET SET SCREW #10-32 X 1/4" 37 PL65615 HINGE 38 SE23051 GLASS WITH GASKET - 20 1/4"W X 12 1/2"H 39 AC06400 3/4"...
  • Page 55 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual Item Description 74 29020 4 1/2'' X 9'' X 1 1/4'' REFRACTORY BRICK HD 75 PL36636 REFRACTORY BRICK 4 1/4" X 9'' X 1 1/4'' 76 PL36056 2" X 9" 1 1/4" REFRACTORY BRICK 77 PL65514 SECONDARY AIR TUBE 78 21389...

  • Page 56: Osburn Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your OSBURN dealer. This warranty applies to normal residential use only. Damages caused by misuse, abuse, improper installation, lack of maintenance, over firing, negligence or accident during transportation, power failures, downdrafts, venting problems or under- estimated heating area are not covered by this warranty.

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