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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
MATRIX
Insert
250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3
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.
Tel: (418) 878-3040
READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED
WOOD INSERT
Safety tested according to ULC S628,
UL 737 and UL 1482 Standards
by Intertek Testing Services
Fax: (418) 878-3001
45593A
11-06-2014

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL MATRIX Insert US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOOD INSERT Safety tested according to ULC S628, UL 737 and UL 1482 Standards by Intertek Testing Services www.osburn-mfg.com Stove Builder International Inc. 250, rue de Copenhague, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Quebec) Canada G3A 2H3...
  • 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 ..........6 1 Safety Information ................6 Summary of Operation and Maintenance Cautions and Warnings ........6 2 General Information ................8 Matrix Insert Specifications ....................8 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work for You ..............
  • Page 4 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.4 Firing Each New Load Hot ....................21 4.4.5 Turning Down the Air Supply ................... 21 Fan Operation ........................22 4.5.1 Building Different Fires for Different Needs ..............22 5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System ......... 25 Insert Maintenance ......................
  • Page 5 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.5.1 If the chimney liner does align with the insert’s flue outlet, you have two options ..44 9.5.2 If the chimney liner does not align with the insert’s flue outlet ........45 Minimum Chimney Height ....................46 The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House .............

  • Page 6: Part A - Operation And Maintenance

    Matrix Insert 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 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual DO NOT BURN: • o GARBAGE OF ANY KIND, o COAL OR CHARCOAL, o TREATED, PAINTED OR COATED WOOD, o PLYWOOD OR PARTICLE BOARD, o FINE PAPER, COLORED PAPER OR CARDBOARD, o SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD,...

  • Page 8: General Information

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 MATRIX INSERT SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Type Cordwood Test Standards (safety) ULC S628, UL 737 and UL 1482 Test Standard (emissions) EPA Method 28 (40 CFR Part 60) Heating capacity range* 750 to 2100 sq. ft. (47 to 195 m...
  • Page 9 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual ________________________________________________________________________________ 9...

  • Page 10: Zone Heating And How To Make It Work For You

    2.2 ZONE HEATING AND HOW TO MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU 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 11: The Benefits Of Low Emissions And High Efficiency

    2.3 THE BENEFITS OF LOW EMISSIONS AND HIGH EFFICIENCY The low smoke emissions produced by the special features inside the Matrix insert 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 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual The door glass is a 5 mm thick ceramic material that contains no toxic chemicals. It is made of natural raw materials such as sand and quartz that are combined in such a way to form a high temperature glass.

  • Page 13: Fuel

    Matrix Insert 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 14: Log Length

    Matrix Insert 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.

  • Page 15: How To Dry Firewood

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 3.2.5 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 3.2.6 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 Your Insert

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 4 OPERATING YOUR INSERT 4.1 THE USE OF A FIRE SCREEN. This insert 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 insert to avoid any risk of sparks damaging your flooring.

  • Page 18: Conventional Fire Starting

    Matrix Insert 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 19: Two Parallel Logs

    Matrix Insert 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.

  • Page 20: Ash Removal

    Matrix Insert 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.

  • Page 21: Firing Each New Load Hot

    Matrix Insert 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 22: Fan Operation

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 4.5 FAN OPERATION Allow the insert to reach operating temperature (approximately one hour), before turning on the fan, since increased airflow from the fan will remove heat and affect the start-up combustion efficiency. The insert's fan assembly is equipped with a heat sensor. Therefore, you can leave the switch in the automatic position (3).
  • Page 23 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 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 insert 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.
  • Page 24 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 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.

  • Page 25: Maintaining Your Wood Heating System

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 5 MAINTAINING YOUR WOOD HEATING SYSTEM 5.1 INSERT MAINTENANCE Your new insert 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 26: Door Adjustment

    Matrix Insert 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 27: Replacing The Glass Gasket And/Or The Glass

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual Use the correct replacement gasket that you can purchase from your retailer. The diameter and density of the gasket is important to getting a good seal. Place the door face-down on something soft like a cushion of rags or piece of carpet. Remove the old gasket from the door by pulling and prying it out with an old screw driver.

  • Page 28: Cleaning And Painting The Insert

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual it. Continue until you get to the start and trim the gasket to length. Now pinch the gasket to the glass in a U shape, all around the glass. Reinstall the glass, being careful to centre the glass carefully in the door.

  • Page 29: How Often Should You Clean The Chimney

    CAUTION: OPERATION OF YOUR MATRIX INSERT WITHOUT THE BAFFLE MAY CAUSE UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. NOTE: Before installing the firebrick, check to ensure that none are broken or damaged in any way, and replace the damaged ones.

  • Page 30: Part B - Installation

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual PART B - INSTALLATION 6 PRE-INSTALLATION 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 31 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 3. CHIMNEY CAPS: Mesh type chimney caps must have provision for regular cleaning, or the mesh should be removed to eliminate the potential of plugging. 4. 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.

  • Page 32: Safety Information

    7.2 REGULATIONS COVERING INSERT INSTALLATION When installed and operated as described in these instructions, the Matrix wood insert is suitable for use in residential installations. The Matrix wood insert is not intended for installation in a bedroom. 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...

  • Page 33: Clearances To Combustible Material

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 8 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL The clearances shown in this section have been determined by test according to procedures set out in safety standards ULC S628 (Canada), UL1482 (U.S.A.) and UL737 (U.S.A.). When the insert 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 34: Compliance Of A Combustible Mantel Shelf

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 8.3 COMPLIANCE OF A COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL SHELF To ensure compliance of an existing mantel shelf or to install a combustible mantel shelf, refer to table and figure below. For example, a mantel shelf with a 8’’ depth (203 mm) ((X) value) must be installed at least 19 1/2"...

  • Page 35: Positioning The Unit

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 8.4 POSITIONING THE UNIT It is necessary to have a floor protection made of non-combustible materials that meets the measurements specified in table “FLOOR PROTECTION” (see Section 8.5. To determine the need to add floor protection (D) beyond the hearth extension, you must do the following calculation using the data in Table Data for floor protection calculation of this section: D = B - (A - C).
  • Page 36 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual If the extension of the masonry hearth is raised at least 4" from the floor protection, a non- combustible material with an R factor of 1.00 is required. If non-combustible material floor protection needs to be added in front of and level with the hearth extension of the masonry fireplace, an R factor equal to or greater than 1.24 is required.
  • Page 37 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual acceptable. To know the R-values of some selected materials, see table Thermal Characteristics of Common Floor Protection Materials. Example: Required floor protection R of 1.00. Proposed materials: four inches of brick and one inch of ®...
  • Page 38 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual Thermal Characteristics of Common Floor Protection Materials* MATERIAL CONDUCTIVITY (k) RESISTANCE (R) PER INCH PER INCH THICKNESS ® Micore 0.39 2.54 ® Micore 0.49 2.06 ® Durock 1.92 0.52 ® Hardibacker 1.95 0.51 ®...
  • Page 39 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual Data for Floor Protection Calculation MINIMUM EXTENDED (Note 1) JACKET CAN: 18" Flush INCHES 0" D = B - (A - C) 14" USA: 16" Dimension of the with hearth extension CAN: 457 mm...

  • Page 40: Minimum Masonry Opening, Clearances To Combustibles, And Floor Protector

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 8.5 MINIMUM MASONRY OPENING, CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES, AND FLOOR PROTECTOR 40 ______________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 41 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual CLEARANCES MINIMUM MASONRY OPENING 16" (406 mm) 12" (305 mm) 23 3/4" (603 mm) 20" (508 mm) 28 7/8" (733 mm)** 22" (559 mm)* 19 5/8" (498 mm) *** MAXIMUM THICKNESS 12" (305 mm) 1"...

  • Page 42: The Venting System

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9 THE VENTING SYSTEM 9.1 GENERAL The venting system, made up of the chimney and the liner inside the chimney, acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best insert will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable chimney and liner system.

  • Page 43: Suitable Chimneys

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.3 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 44: Chimney Liner Installation

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.5 CHIMNEY LINER INSTALLATION The preferred methods for installing the chimney liner are found in Section 9.5.1. Use a liner offset adapter (Section 9.5.2) only as a last resort. 9.5.1 IF THE CHIMNEY LINER DOES ALIGN WITH THE INSERT’S FLUE OUTLET, YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS A) Install the chimney liner starter adapter, provided with the chimney liner.

  • Page 45: If The Chimney Liner Does Not Align With The Insert's Flue Outlet

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual B) Your dealer may offer a liner fastening system (AC02006), sold separately. Follow the installation instructions provided with the liner fastening system. 9.5.2 IF THE CHIMNEY LINER DOES NOT ALIGN WITH THE INSERT’S FLUE OUTLET You can install a liner offset adapter (AC01370), which is sold separately.

  • Page 46: Minimum Chimney Height

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.6 MINIMUM CHIMNEY HEIGHT The top of the chimney should be tall enough to be above the air turbulence caused when wind blows against the house and its roof. The chimney must extend at least 1 m (3 ft.) above the highest point of...

  • Page 47: Supply Of Combustion Air

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 9.8 SUPPLY OF COMBUSTION AIR In Canada, wood inserts are not required to have a supply of combustion air from outdoors because research has shown that these supplies do not give protection against house depressurization and may fail to supply combustion air during windy weather.

  • Page 48: Appendix 1: Reversing The Door Opening And Adjusting The Handle

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 1: REVERSING THE DOOR OPENING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLE The Matrix insert 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: 1.
  • Page 49 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 1. To reverse the door handle (E), remove the spring pin (H), the 2 washer (I), and the assembled balled latch cylindrical pin (K). 2. Unscrew the 2 bolts (F) that holds the handle guide (G) in place. Remove the spacers (B).

  • Page 50: Appendix 2: Installing The Adapter For Fresh Air Kit (Ac01298)

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 2: INSTALLING THE ADAPTER FOR FRESH AIR KIT (AC01298) Note: Only remove the knock-out that will be connected to the fresh air inlet. To install a fresh air intake to the insert, the purchase of accessory AC01298 adapter is required.

  • Page 51: Appendix 3: Faceplate Installation

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 3: FACEPLATE INSTALLATION NOTE: If the depth and or the opening of the masonry hearth require the use of the projection AC01323 and or a faceplate backing plate kit AC01322 or AC01332, follow the instructions included with these options before beginning the installation of the cast iron faceplate.
  • Page 52 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 3. Align the holes in the support bracket of faceplate (F) then tighten the screws (H) already installed on the insert. 4. Align the holes in the support bracket of faceplate (G) then tighten the screws (H) already installed on the insert.

  • Page 53: Appendix 4: Blower Installation

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 4: BLOWER INSTALLATION 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 then pull assembly (D) towards you to...
  • Page 54 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 54 ______________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 55: Appendix 5: Installing The Fire Screen (Ac01315)

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 5: 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...

  • Page 56: Appendix 6: Installation Of Secondary Air Tubes And Baffle

    Matrix Insert 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 57 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual Note that secondary air tubes (A) can be replaced without removing the baffle board (B). Important Notes: The air tubes are identified for placement as follows: Model Type of tube Matrix insert Front► 30 holes of 0.147"...

  • Page 58: Appendix 7: Removal Instructions

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 7: 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 3.

  • Page 59: Appendix 8: Exploded Diagram And Parts List

    Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX 8: EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST _______________________________________________________________________________59...
  • Page 60 Matrix Insert 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.
  • Page 61 Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual Item Description 35 PL65646 GLASS FRAME 36 PL53585 GLASS RETAINER 3/4" X 7/8" 37 30124 SCREW #8 - 32 X 5/16'' TRUSS QUADREX ZINC 38 SE45593 INSTRUCTION MANUEL KIT MATRIX INSERT STOVE 39 30075 BRASS METAL SCREW #6 X 1/2"...

  • Page 62: Osburn Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Paint (peeling), gaskets, insulation, firebrick, and ceramic fibre blankets. 1 year *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: •...

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