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30-10-2018

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: [email protected]

Summary of Contents for Matrix Insert OB02028

Page 1: ...dels 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 Int...

Page 2: ...ase If this insert is not properly installed combustible materials near it may overheat To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions in this manual exactly Contact local building or...

Page 3: ...Made Of 12 3 Fuel 13 3 1 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 13 3 1 1 What is Good Firewood 13 3 1 2 Tree Species 13 3 1 3 Log Length 14 3 1 4 Piece Size 14 3 1 5 How to Dry Firewood 15 3 1 6 Judging...

Page 4: ...cing the Door Gasket 25 6 1 4 Replacing the Glass or the Glass Gasket 26 6 1 5 Cleaning and Painting the Insert 27 6 1 6 Firebricks 27 6 2 Chimney Maintenance 27 6 2 1 Why Chimney Cleaning is Necessar...

Page 5: ...iner Offset Adaptor 40 10 6 Minimum Chimney Height 40 10 7 Chimney Location 41 10 8 Supply of Combustion Air 41 Appendix 1 Installing the Faceplate 43 Appendix 2 Installing the Optional Fire Screen 45...

Page 6: ...Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 6_______________________________________________________________________________ CERTIFICATION PLATE...

Page 7: ...ded when the door is opened with or without the fire screen NEVER USE GASOLINE LANTERN FUEL NAPHTHA FUEL OIL MOTOR OIL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START A FIRE IN...

Page 8: ...ded heating area and maximum burn time may vary subject to location in home chimney draft heat loss factors climate fuel type and other variables The recommended heated area for a given appliance is d...

Page 9: ...SA standard safety UL 1482 UL 737 Canadian standard safety ULC S628 1 East west through the door you see the longitudinal sides of the logs north south through the door you see the tips of the logs 2...

Page 10: ...Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 10______________________________________________________________________________ 2 3 DIMENSIONS...

Page 11: ...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 r...

Page 12: ...he 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 combu...

Page 13: ...ING WAX OR CHEMICAL ADDITIVES RAILROAD TIES AND LIQUIDS SUCH AS KEROSCENE OR DIESEL FUEL TO START A FIRE 3 1 HOW TO PREPARE OR BUY GOOD FIREWOOD 3 1 1 WHAT IS GOOD FIREWOOD Good firewood has been cut...

Page 14: ...hey fit in easily Pieces that are even slightly too long make loading the insert very difficult The most common standard length of firewood is 16 400 mm The pieces should be a consistent length with a...

Page 15: ...er in dry weather than in damp maritime climates Drying happens faster in warm summer weather than in winter weather Small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces Split pieces dry more quickly than...

Page 16: ...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 is too wet Burn a piece wet wood hisses...

Page 17: ...can respond promptly in the event of smoke spillage into the room Potential causes of smoke spillage are described in Section 10 The Venting System of this manual See Appendix 2 Installing the Fire S...

Page 18: ...curing paint does not disappear until you have burned one or two very hot fires Burn one or two small fires to begin the curing and conditioning process Then build bigger and hotter fires until there...

Page 19: ...size for the weather DO NOT LEAVE THE INSERT UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED ALWAYS CLOSE AND LATCH THE DOOR AFTER THE FIRE IGNITES After the kindling fire has mostly burned you can add s...

Page 20: ...on t have a steady heat output It is normal for the temperature to rise after a new load of wood is ignited and for its temperature to gradually decrease throughout the burning cycle This increasing a...

Page 21: ...his container NEVER STORE ASHES INDOORS OR IN A NON METALIC CONTAINER OR ON A WOODEN DECK 5 3 3 RAKING CHARCOAL When the room temperature is cooler it is time to reload the insert Remove the ashes fir...

Page 22: ...lows down which increases the duration of the energy transfer of the exhaust gases As the air intake is reduced the flame slows down If the flames diminish to the point of disappearing the air intake...

Page 23: ...smoulder The wood must be flaming brightly before leaving the fire to burn 5 4 4 MAXIMUM BURN CYCLE TIMES The burn cycle time is the period between loading wood on a coal bed and the consumption of t...

Page 24: ...hout burn cycles the more quickly its components will deteriorate For this reason the insert should never be left unattended while a new load is being fired hot 6 1 1 CLEANING DOOR GLASS Under normal...

Page 25: ...ficiency the door must provide a perfect seal with the firebox Therefore the gasket should be inspected periodically to insure a good seal The gasket seal may be improved with a simple latch mechanism...

Page 26: ...arting from the middle hinges side press the gasket into the groove The gasket must not be stretched during installation Leave about long of gasket when cutting and press the end into the groove Tuck...

Page 27: ...ant paint Do not clean or paint the insert when it is hot Before painting the surface should be sanded lightly with sandpaper and then wiped off to remove dust Apply two thin layers of paint For best...

Page 28: ...chimney sweep to inspect and clean the system for the first time After seeing the cleaning process some will choose to do it themselves The most common equipment used are fiberglass rods with threaded...

Page 29: ...c to that type of installation The factory built zero clearance fireplace must be listed that is safety certified by an accredited certification agency such as UL ULC Omni or Intertek It must be suita...

Page 30: ...violates CSA B365 Canada and ANSI NFPA 211 USA Connect this insert only to a listed stainless steel chimney liner for use with solid fuel If required a supply of combustion air shall be provided to th...

Page 31: ...SER TO COMBUSTIBLES THAN THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE FIGURES GIVEN 9 1 CERTIFICATION LABEL Since the information given on the certification label attached to the appliance always overrides the information p...

Page 32: ...on combustible materials that meets the measurements specified in the Table 3 Floor Protection below Table 3 Floor Protection FLOOR PROTECTION Canada USA B 18 457 mm 1 16 406 mm 1 M 8 203 mm N A N N A...

Page 33: ...replace opening with the use of the projection kit The choice of the configuration will depend on the previous installation instructions and compliance with building code Table 4 Data for Floor Protec...

Page 34: ...d 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 23 584 mm in front of the unit B 9 4 2 INSTALLATI...

Page 35: ...INCH RESISTANCE R PER INCH THICKNESS Micore 160 0 39 2 54 Micore 300 0 49 2 06 Durock 1 92 0 52 Hardibacker 1 95 0 51 Hardibacker 500 2 3 0 44 Wonderboard 3 23 0 31 Cement mortar 5 00 0 2 Common bric...

Page 36: ...nown 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 sh...

Page 37: ...gases that pass from the insert 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 insert and safely vents exha...

Page 38: ...The use of a chimney liner rigid or flexible is recommended to ensure the best performance To ensure an optimal draft it is also strongly recommend adding a minimum of 12 rigid liner between the top o...

Page 39: ...starter adapter manufacturer s instructions In order to connect the chimney liner starter adapter to the flue outlet install three brackets with the three screws all provided in the user manual on to...

Page 40: ...he insert when the door is open for reloading When installing a liner offset adapter secure the three brackets provided in the user manual on top of the insert The long end of the brackets must be att...

Page 41: ...d the chimney is shorter than the heated space of the house meaning the negative pressure low in the house will pull outside air down the chimney through the insert and into the room Even the finest i...

Page 42: ...t 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 In some windy conditi...

Page 43: ...r an optional faceplate backing plate kit follow the instructions included with these options before beginning the installation of the cast iron faceplate 1 Remove the steel faceplate already installe...

Page 44: ..._____________________________ 5 Install the faceplate on the insert being careful not to pinch the blower switch wires 6 Remove the air control wooden handle 7 Slightly unscrew the two screws at the b...

Page 45: ...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 deflec...

Page 46: ...e left or right side of the convection air jacket Choose the side that is best for your installation Then install the fresh air kit adapter B using 4 screws C Secure the flexible pipe1 E to the adapte...

Page 47: ...______________47 APPENDIX 4 BLOWER REPLACEMENT 1 Slightly loosen screws B 2 Lift the faceplate A by then pull it towards you to remove 3 Slightly loosen the 4 wing nut C then pull the blower assembly...

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Page 49: ...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...

Page 50: ...Insert Installation and Operation Manual 50______________________________________________________________________________ Note that secondary air tubes B can be replaced without removing the baffle b...

Page 51: ...remove your insert follow these instructions Remove the faceplate assembly A using the reverse steps of Appendix 1 If installed take off the backing plates B and C and the projection kit by removing...

Page 52: ...Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 52______________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX 7 EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST...

Page 53: ...IGHT CAST IRON FACEPLATE PAINTED BLACK 1 10 PL65087 FACEPLATE SUPPORT 1 11 AC01321 BOTTOM FACEPLATE BACKING PLATE 44 X 6 1 11 AC01333 BOTTOM BACKING PLATE FOR FACEPLATE 50 X 6 1 12 AC01322 29 X 44 FAC...

Page 54: ...C102 ZINC 5 49 AC01298 5 FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT OVAL 1 50 30337 SQUARE HEAD SET SCREW 1 2 13 X 1 3 4 2 51 PL65731 LATCH AND HINGES ACCESS PANEL 1 52 30131 BLACK METAL SCREW 10 X 1 2 TYPE A PAN QUADREX...

Page 55: ...___________________________________________55 Item Description Qty 74 29020 4 1 2 X 9 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK HD 15 75 PL36636 REFRACTORY BRICK 4 1 4 X 9 X 1 1 4 2 76 PL36056 2 X 9 1 1 4 REFRACTORY B...

Page 56: ...ny part or unit after inspection and investigation of the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price o...

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