Operating The Insert - Osburn MATRIX 2700 INSERT Installation And Operation Manual

Here are some facts to consider in estimating drying time:
− 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 a damp climate;
− Drying happens faster in warm summer
weather than in winter weather;
− Split pieces dry more quickly than
unsplit rounds;
− Softwoods like pine, spruce, poplar,
and aspen take less time to dry than
hardwoods. they can be dry enough to
burn after being stacked to air dry only for the summer months;
− Hardwoods like oak, maple and ash can take one, or even two years to dry fully, especially if the
pieces are big;
− Firewood dries more quickly when stacked outside in a location exposed to sun and wind; it takes
much longer to dry when stacked in a wood shed;
Use these guidelines to find out if the firewood is dry enough to burn:
− Cracks form at the ends of logs as they dry;
− The wood turns from white or cream colored to grey or yellow;
− Two pieces of wood struck together sounds hollow;
− Dry wood is much lighter in weight than wet wood,
− The face of a fresh cut feels warm and dry;
− The moisture content read by a moisture meter is between
15% to 20%.

4. Operating the Insert

This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate that
must not be altered. It is against federal regulations to alter this setting or
otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
Before using the insert, the following steps should be completed :
• Install the faceplate decorative panel (see
• Install the faceplate (see
• Install the door overlay (see
The following steps are optional :
• Connect the blower with a BX wire (See
• Install the 2" or 4" projection kit (refer to the projection kit installation instructions);
• Install the cuttable faceplate (refer to the projection kit installation instructions);
• Install the fresh air intake (See
Installation and Operation Manual - Matrix 2700 Insert
«Appendix 2: Faceplate Decorative Panel Installation»
«Appendix 3: Faceplate
«Appendix 4: Door Overlay
«Appendix 1: Connecting the Blower with a BX
«Appendix 5: Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit
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