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www.osburn‐mfg.com Stove Builder International Inc. 250, rue de Copenhague, St‐Augustin‐de‐Desmaures (Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3 Tel: (418) 878‐3040 Fax: (418) 878‐3001 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 ...
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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. In the pages that follow you will find general advice on wood heating, detailed instructions for safe and effective installation, and guidance on how to get the best performance from this stove as you build and maintain fires, and maintain your wood heating system. We recommend that our wood burning hearth products be installed and serviced by professionals ® who are certified in the United States by NFI (National Fireplace Institute ) or in Canada by WETT (Wood Energy Technology Transfer) or in Quebec by APC (Association des Professionnels du Chauffage). ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual Table of content PART A ‐ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE .......... 6 Safety Information ................ 6 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings ........ 6 General Information ................. 7 Matrix Specifications ...................... 7 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You .............. 9 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency ............. 1 0 The SBI Commitment to You and the Environment ............ 1 0 ...
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Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.3 Raking Charcoal ........................ 1 9 4.4.4 Firing Each New Load Hot .................... 2 0 4.4.5 Turning Down the Air Supply ................... 2 0 4.4.6 Building Different Fires for Different Needs .............. 2 1 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System ......... 24 Stove Maintenance ...................... 2 4 5.1.1 Cleaning Door Glass ...................... ...
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Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector ............... 4 3 Appendix 1: Reversing the Door Opening and Adjusting the Handle .. 46 Appendix 2: Installing the Decorative Panels ........ 48 Appendix 3: Installing the Fresh Air Kit .......... 51 Appendix 4: Installing the Fire Screen (AC01315) ......... 52 Appendix 5: Installation and Use of the Air Circulation Fan and Thermodisc .............. 53 Appendix 6: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle .... 55 Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram and Parts List ........ 57 OSBURN LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY .......... 60 _ ______________________________________________________________________________ 5 ...
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 MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. GLOVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR STOVE OPERATION. • USING A STOVE WITH CRACKED OR BROKEN COMPONENTS, SUCH AS GLASS OR FIREBRICKS OR BAFFLES MAY PRODUCE AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND MAY DAMAGE THE STOVE. • OPEN THE AIR CONTROL FULLY BEFORE OPENING FIRING DOOR. • THIS STOVE HAS BEEN TESTED FOR USE WITH AN OPEN DOOR IN CONJUNCTION WITH A FIRE SCREEN (AC01315, SOLD SEPARATELY). THE DOOR MAY BE OPEN OR FIRE SCREEN REMOVED ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES OR RELOADING. ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR OR PUT BACK ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 MATRIX SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards (safety) ULC S627, UL 737 and UL 1482 Test Standard (emissions) EPA Method 28 (40 CFR Part 60) Heating capacity range* 500 to 2,100 sq. ft. (47 to 195 m ) Maximum heat output** 32 200 BTU/h. (9,4 kW/h) (EPA test fuel) Maximum heat output** 75 000 BTU/h. (22 kW/h) (natural hardwood fuel) Optimum efficiency 77,2 % Test Standard (efficiency) CSA B415.1‐10 Approximate Burn Time 6 to 8 hours Shipping Weight 535 lb (243 kg) Firebox Volume 2,4 cu.ft. (0,068 m ) Maximum Log Length 20" east‐west*** Flue Outlet Diameter: 6" (150 mm) diameter (vertical) Baffle Material C‐cast * Burn time and heating capacity may vary subject to location in home, chimney draft, chimney diameter, locality, heat loss factors, climate, fuels and other variables. ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 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. Zone heating can be used to supplement another heating system by heating a particular space within a home, such as a basement family room or an addition that lacks another heat source. Houses of moderate size and relatively new construction can be heated with a properly sized and located wood stove. Whole house zone heating works best when the stove is located in the part of the house where the family spends most of its time. This is normally the main living area where the kitchen, dining and living rooms are located. By locating the stove in this area, you will get the maximum benefit of the heat it produces and will achieve the highest possible heating efficiency and comfort. 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 ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 2.3 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. But there is more to the emission control technologies than protecting the environment. The smoke released from wood when it is heated contains about half of the energy content of the fuel. By burning the wood completely, your stove releases all the heat energy from the wood instead of wasting it as smoke up the chimney. Also, the features inside the firebox allow you to reduce the air supply to control heat output, while maintaining clean and efficient flaming ...
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, • SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD • MANUFACTURED LOGS CONTAINING WAX OR CHEMICAL ADDITIVES • RAILROAD TIES • LIQUIDS SUCH AS KEROSCENE OR DIESEL FUEL TO START A FIRE 3.2 HOW TO PREPARE OR BUY GOOD FIREWOOD 3.2.1 WHAT IS GOOD FIREWOOD? Good firewood has been cut to the correct length for the stove, split to a range of sizes and stacked in the open until its moisture content is reduced to 15 to 20 per cent. ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 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. That is no longer true. You can successfully heat your home by using the less desirable tree species and give the forest a break at the same time. 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 ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual Wood should be split to a range of sizes, from about 3” to 6” (75 mm to 150 mm) in cross section. Having a range of sizes makes starting and rekindling fires much easier. Often, the firewood purchased from commercial suppliers is not split finely enough for convenient stoking. It is sometimes advisable to resplit the wood before stacking to dry. 3.2.5 HOW TO DRY FIREWOOD Firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood stoves. The complaints usually involve a lack of heat and dirty door glass. Here are some things to consider in estimating drying time: •...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.6 WHERE TO STORE WOOD This stove has been certified to store logs in the pedestal provided that the following requirements are met: The logs must not exceed the inside edge (A) of the pedestal. The heat shield baffle (B) under the firebox must never be removed. No combustible material can be placed above the heat shield baffle. 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, • bang two pieces of wood together; seasoned wood sounds hollow and wet wood sounds dull, • dry wood is much lighter in weight than wet wood, • split a piece, and if the fresh face feels warm and dry it is dry enough to burn; if it feels damp, it ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 3.3 MANUFACTURED LOGS Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives. Manufactured logs made of 100% compressed sawdust can be burned, but use caution in the number of these logs burned at one time. Start with one manufactured log and see how the stove reacts. You can increase the number of logs burned at a time to making sure the temperature never rises higher than 475 °F (246 °C) on a magnetic thermometer for installation on single wall stove pipes or 900 °F (482 °C) on a probe thermometer for installation on double wall 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. When the fire screen is used, it is important not to leave the stove unattended to respond promptly ...
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. This kindling should be very thin; less than 1” (25 mm). Next, place some larger kindling pieces on the fine kindling. Open the air control fully and light the newspaper. If you have a tall, straight venting system you should be able ...
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. 4.3.4 USING FIRE STARTERS Many people like to use commercial fire starters instead of newspaper. Some of these starters are made of sawdust and wax and others are specialized flammable solid chemicals. Follow the package directions for use. Gel starter may be used but only if there are no hot embers present. Use only in a cold firebox to start a fire. DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA, FUEL OIL, MOTOR OIL, OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE. ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 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. 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. After ashes have been removed from the stove and placed in a tightly covered metal container, they should be taken outside immediately. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non‐combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal. Ashes normally contain some live charcoal that can stay hot for several days. If the ashes ...
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. Firing each load of wood hot accomplishes a few things: • drives the surface moisture from the wood, • creates a layer of char on the wood, which slows down its release of smoke, • heats the firebox components so they reflect heat back to the fire, and • heats the chimney so it can produce strong, steady draft for the rest of the cycle. Although it is important to fire each new load hot to prepare for a clean burn, do not allow the fire to burn at full intensity for more than a few minutes. DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHILE A NEW LOAD IS BEING FIRED HOT. When you burn a new load of wood hot to heat up the wood, the stove and the chimney, the result ...
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. If you fill the firebox full in fall weather, you will either overheat the space or turn ...
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Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.6.3 High Output Fires for Cold Weather When the heat demand is high during cold weather, you’ll need a fire that burns steadily and brightly. This is the time to use your biggest pieces of hardwood fuel if you have it. Put the biggest pieces at the back of the firebox and place the rest of the pieces compactly. A densely built fire like this will produce the longest burn your stove is capable of. 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 ...
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Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.6.5 North‐South Fires Versus East‐West Fires In fireboxes that are roughly square, wood can be loaded so that looking through the glass door you see the ends of the logs (north‐south) or the sides of the logs (east‐west). East‐west loads that are built compactly break down slowly when heated, but the amount of wood you can load is limited because if you put in too many pieces, one may fall against the glass. East‐ west loads are excellent for long, low output fires for relatively mild weather. 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. _ _____________________________________________________________________________ 2 3 ...
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. You should always replace defective parts with original parts (see Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram and Parts List). For firing each load hot to begin a cycle as described above will not cause premature deterioration of the stove. However, letting the stove ...
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. Air tightness can be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment. To increase the pressure on the gasket, remove one washer (B). To reduce pressure on the door, when putting a new door gasket for example, put two washers. To adjust: 1. Unscrew the two screws (A) holdind the handle guide (B) and remove/add one spacer (B). 2. Reinstall the latch with the screws (A). ...
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. Test all around ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual carefully in the door. Do not over‐tighten the screws. Note that the two main causes of broken door glass are uneven placement in the door and over‐tightening of retaining screws. 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. ...
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. Even if creosote forms slowly in your system, the chimney should be cleaned and inspected at least once each year. ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual PART B ‐ INSTALLATION 6 SAFETY INFORMATION 6.1 SUMMARY OF INSTALLATION CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS • THE INFORMATION GIVEN ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE ALWAYS OVERRIDES THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED, IN ANY OTHER MEDIA (OWNER’S MANUAL, CATALOGUES, FLYERS, MAGAZINES AND/OR WEB SITES). • MIXING OF APPLIANCE COMPONENTS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES OR MODIFYING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CONDTIONS. WHERE ANY SUCH CHANGES ARE ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 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. 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. In the USA, the ANSI NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel‐Burning Appliances and the ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical Code are to be followed in the absence of local code requirements. This stove must be connected to a chimney complying with the requirements for Type HT chimneys in the Standard for Factory‐Built Chimneys for Residential Type and Building Heating ...
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. No part of the stove or flue pipe may be located closer to combustibles than the minimum clearance figures given. 7.1 LOCATION OF THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ...
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Matrix Installation and Operation Manual Clearances for mobile homes MOBILE HOME CLEARANCES (DOUBLE WALL PIPE) CANADA USA A 10" (254 mm) 10" (254 mm) B 17" (432 mm) 17" (432 mm) C 8" (203 mm) 8" (203 mm) 13½" (343 mm) 13½" (343 mm) D 27½" (699 mm) 27½" (699 mm) E 17½" (445 mm) 17½" (445 mm) F K 48" (1219 mm) 48" (1219 mm) L 84" (213 cm) 84" (213 cm) 32 _ _____________________________________________________________________________ ...
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Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 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. As shown in the table below and by the dotted area in the figure Clearances ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 7.4.1 TABLE OF CLEARANCE REDUCTION PERCENTAGES Clearances may be reduced by these percentages Sides Top % Type of shield and rear % (ceiling) Sheet metal, a minimum of 24 gauge (0.61 mm) in thickness , spaced out at 67 50 least 25 mm (1 in)* by non‐ combustible spacers Ceramic tiles, or equivalent non‐ combustible material, on non‐...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 7.4.2 SHIELD CONSTRUCTION RULES 1. Minimum space behind shield: 25 mm (1 in.). In Canada 21 mm (7/8 in). 2. Minimum clearance along the bottom of shield: 25 mm (1 in.). 3. Maximum clearance along the bottom of shield: 75 mm (3 in.). 4. Minimum clearance along the top of shield at ceiling: 75 mm (3 in.). 5. Shield extension beyond each side of appliance: 450 mm (18 in.). 6. Shield extension above appliance: 500 mm (20 in.). 7. Edge clearance for ceiling shields: 75 mm (3 in.). 8. Adhesives used in shield construction must not ignite or lose adhesive qualities at temperatures likely to be encountered. 9. Mounting hardware must allow full vertical ventilation. 10. Mounting hardware must not be located closer than 200 mm (8 in.) from the vertical centre line of the appliance. ...
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. The heat in the flue gases that pass from the stove and chimney connector into the chimney is not waste heat. This heat is what the chimney uses to make the draft that draws in combustion air, keeps smoke inside the stove and safely vents exhaust to outside. You can think of heat in the flue gas as the fuel the chimney uses to make draft. 8.2 SUITABLE CHIMNEYS Your wood stove will provide optimum efficiency and performance when connected to a 6‐inch diameter chimney flue system. The connection to a chimney having a diameter of at least 5 inches ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 8.2.1 FACTORY‐BUILT METAL CHIMNEYS These are sometimes referred to as ‘high temp’ chimneys because they have the special characteristics to withstand the temperatures that can be created by wood burning stoves. Factory‐built chimneys are tested as a system with all the necessary components for installation. The instructions provided with the chimney by its manufacturer are the only reliable source of installation guidelines. To be safe ...
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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 for 650°C Factory‐built chimney. The total length of the ...
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. If the masonry chimney has a square or rectangular liner that is larger in cross sectional ...
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. There are two guidelines to follow. First, the chimney should be installed up through the heated space of the house, not out and up an outside wall. Second, the chimney should penetrate the top of the building at or near the highest heated space. 8.4.1 WHY INSIDE CHIMNEYS ARE PREFERRED Venting systems that rise straight up from the stove flue collar provide the best performance. Chimneys that rise inside the warm space of ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 8.4.2 WHY THE CHIMNEY SHOULD PENETRATE THE HIGHEST HEATED SPACE When it is cold outside, the warm air in the house is buoyant so it tends to rise. This tendency of warm air to rise creates a slight pressure difference in the house. Called ‘stack effect’, it produces a slightly negative pressure low in the house (relative to outside) and a slightly positive pressure zone high in the house. If there is no fire burning in a heater connected to a chimney that is shorter than the warm space inside the house, the slight negative pressure low in the house will compete against the desired upward flow in the chimney. There are two reasons why the chimney in the house at right will cold backdraft when it is cold outside ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual Note: Fabric duct may also be used, provided it is suitable for HVAC use and meets the requirements of ULC‐S110 or UL‐181 Class 1 standards. It must have a non‐combustible insulation and be corrosion resistant. Where a mobile home has been converted to a standard house by mounting it on a permanent basement foundation, the supply of outdoor air is not required. 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 ...
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Matrix Installation and Operation Manual The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base of the chimney with no elbows. Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke roll‐out when the door is opened for loading. They are also more stable and easier to maintain than assemblies with elbows. Horizontal runs of flue pipe should be avoided where possible because they reduce chimney draft. Use 45 degree elbows where possible, instead of 90 degree elbows. 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. •...
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Matrix Installation and Operation Manual • The assembly should be as short and direct as possible between the stove and chimney. The use of two 45 degree elbows is often preferable to a single 90 degree elbow because less turbulence is created in the exhaust flow and they result in less horizontal run. • Maximum number of 90‐degree elbows: 2. • Maximum unsupported horizontal length: 1 m (3 feet). • Galvanized flue pipes must not be used because the coatings vaporize at high temperatures and release dangerous gases. Use black painted flue pipes. ...
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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: 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. Remove the screw (J) and the handle (K) from the air control lever. Slightly unscrew the screws (F) securing the air control cover (D). Slightly unscrew the screws securing the cast iron facing (C) and (E) then lift each piece 1/2" in order to remove them. Remove supports (G) and (H) by slightly unscrewing the 4 screws (I), then lift each piece 1/2" in order to remove them. 46 _ _____________________________________________________________________________ ...
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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. ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 2: INSTALLING THE DECORATIVE PANELS To 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. Slightly loosen the screws (C) securing the decorative panel/stone support (D) and (E) on each side of the stove without removing them. 48 _ _____________________________________________________________________________ ...
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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, insert the bottom decorative trim (J) then complete the assembly by alternating panels (I) and decorative trim (H) by sliding them into the spaces (K) and (L).
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Matrix Installation and Operation Manual Tighten screws (C) in order to secure the panels assembly. Reinstall the decorative top and decorative stones. 50 _ _____________________________________________________________________________ ...
Matrix Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 3: INSTALLING THE FRESH AIR KIT This stove may be connected to a fresh air kit, sold separately. Parts needed to complete the connection are : (A) – 49030, COLLAR 4 1/2" A 6 1/2". (2x) (B) – AC02090, INSULATED FRESH AIR INTAKE PIPE (4' LENGTH / 5'' DIAMETER). (1x) (C) – 49028, 5" WHITE INTAKE CAP. (1x) You can purchase the above parts through your Osburn dealer. _ _____________________________________________________________________________ 5 1 ...
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). Lift the fire screen upwards and push the ...
THERMODISC Your Osburn stove comes with a fan assembly and a thermodisc kit. The fan assembly is secured to the back of the stove using 4 screws (screws #10 x ½’’ type ‘’a’’ pan quadrex black. The fan increases the flow of air past heat exchange surfaces and help circulate warm air in the room. ...
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Matrix Installation and Operation Manual B C A When using the fan without the thermodisc, allow the stove to reach operating temperature (approximately one hour), before turning it on. The increased airflow from the fan cools the firebox and could affect the start‐up combustion efficiency if the fan is turned on too early. ‐ ‐ CAUTION: ENSURE THAT THE FAN’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. ...
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. 2‐ Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole. Using a « Wise grip » hold the tube and lock it in place by turning the tube as shown in DETAIL A. Make sure the notch reaches the end of the key way. 3‐ Repeat step 1 and 2 for the other secondary air tubes. 4‐ To remove the tubes use the above steps in reverse order. _ _____________________________________________________________________________ 5 5 ...
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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 ► 30 holes of 0.136" Middle rear ► 20 holes of 0.128" Rear ► 15 holes of 0.128" 56 _ _____________________________________________________________________________ ...
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Matrix Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your stove, please provide the model number and the serial number. We reserve the right to change parts due to technology upgrade or availability. Contact an authorized dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non‐approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. ...
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Matrix Installation and Operation Manual # Item Description Qté 36 30187 ZINC WASHER ID 17/64" x OD 1/2" 1 37 30450 OSBURN DOOR LOGO 1 38 SE24252 RIGHT CAST IRON FRONT BASE FINISH 1 39 PL65667 LATCH ACCESS PLATE 1 40 30131 BLACK METAL SCREW #10 X 1/2" TYPE "A" PAN QUADREX 2 41 SE65659 LEFT DECORATIVE PANEL ATTACHMENT FRAME 1 42 99999 BUILD TO ORDER 1 43 22220 TOP SOAP STONE KIT 1 44 SE65647 ...
*Pictures required Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your OSBURN dealer. Prior to your call make sure you have the following information necessary to your warranty claim treatment: Your name, address and telephone number; Serial number and model name as indicated on the nameplate fixed to the back of your unit; Bill of sale and dealer’s name; Nature of the defect and any relevant information. Before shipping your unit or defective component to our plant, you must obtain from your OSBURN dealer an Authorization Number. Any merchandise shipped to our plant without authorization will be refused automatically and returned to sender. 60 _ _____________________________________________________________________________ ...
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