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Matrix

Insert

Installation

and

Operation

Manual

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APPENDIX

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DIAGRAM

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Page 1: ...n 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 manuf...

Page 2: ...stalled combustible materials near it may overheat To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions in this manual exactly Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions an...

Page 3: ...the Environment 11 2 4 1 What is Your New Insert Made Of 11 3 Fuel 13 3 1 Materials That Should Not be Burned 13 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 13 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 13 3 2 2 Tree S...

Page 4: ...ntenance 28 5 2 1 Why Chimney Cleaning is Necessary 28 5 2 2 How Often Should You Clean the Chimney 29 5 2 3 Cleaning the Chimney 29 PART B INSTALLATION 30 6 Pre Installation Masonry fireplace require...

Page 5: ...ouse 46 9 7 1 Why the chimney should penetrate the highest heated space 46 9 8 Supply of Combustion Air 47 9 8 1 Air Supply in Conventional Houses 47 Appendix 1 Reversing the Door Opening and Adjustin...

Page 6: ...OOR FULLY CLOSED OR FULLY OPEN WITH FIRE SCREEN IN PLACE IF DOOR IS LEFT PARTLY OPEN GAS AND FLAME MAY BE DRAWN OUT OF THE OPENING CREATING RISKS FROM BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE THIS INSERT HAS BEEN TESTED F...

Page 7: ...CE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT ELEVATE THE FIRE BY MEANS OF GRATES AND IRONS OR OTHER MEANS SOME JURISDICTIONS IN THE USA REQUIRE A SUPP...

Page 8: ...Burn Time 6 to 8 hours Shipping Weight 480 lb 218 kg Firebox Volume 2 4 cu ft 0 068 m3 Maximum Log Length 20 east west Flue Outlet Diameter 6 150 mm diameter vertical Baffle Material C Cast Burn time...

Page 9: ...Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual _______________________________________________________________________________9...

Page 10: ...cated 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 insert in this area...

Page 11: ...ND THE ENVIRONMENT The SBI team is committed to protecting the environment so we do everything we can to use only materials in our products that will have no lasting negative impact on the environment...

Page 12: ...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 Ceramic glass cann...

Page 13: ...fference in firewood from various tree species is the density of the wood Hardwoods are denser than softwoods People who live in the coldest regions of North America usually have only spruce birch and...

Page 14: ...lt The most common standard length of firewood is 16 400 mm The pieces should be a consistent length with a maximum of 1 25 mm variation from piece to piece 3 2 4 PIECE SIZE Firewood dries more quickl...

Page 15: ...and dry it yourself drying happens faster 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 pi...

Page 16: ...ounds 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: ...will happen as you burn your first few fires the paint cures and the internal components of the insert are conditioned As the paint cures some of the chemicals vaporize The vapors are not poisonous b...

Page 18: ...until you have a fire of the right size for the conditions 4 3 2 THE TOP DOWN FIRE The top down fire starting method solves two problems with the conventional method first it does not collapse and smo...

Page 19: ...hese are advantages of zone heating with wood Do not expect steady heat output from your insert It is normal for its surface temperature to rise after a new load of wood is ignited and for its tempera...

Page 20: ...e materials pending final disposal Ashes normally contain some live charcoal that can stay hot for several days If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they shoul...

Page 21: ...esult will be a surge of heat from the insert This heat surge is welcome when the room temperature is a little lower than desirable but not welcome if the space is already warm Therefore allow each lo...

Page 22: ...re are some suggestions for building fires to match different heat demand 4 5 1 1 Small Fires to Take the Chill Off the House To build a small fire that will produce a low heat output use small pieces...

Page 23: ...by a number of things such as firebox size the amount of wood loaded the species of wood you burn the wood moisture content the size of the space to be heated the climate zone you live in and the time...

Page 24: ...y 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...

Page 25: ...cloth or paper towel and then drying Never try to clean the glass when the insert is hot In spring and fall when the insert is run at lower temperatures you may see some light brown stains forming es...

Page 26: ...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 and remove add one spacer B 2...

Page 27: ...he groove Tuck any loose fibres under the gasket and into the silicone Close the door and do not use the insert for 24 hours 5 1 4 REPLACING THE GLASS GASKET AND OR THE GLASS It is a good idea to repl...

Page 28: ...o clean plated surfaces If the paint becomes scratched or damaged you can give your wood insert a brand new look by repainting it with heat resistant paint Before painting roughen the surface with fin...

Page 29: ...experience cleaning chimneys you might want to hire a professional chimney sweep to clean and inspect the system for the first time After having seen the cleaning process you can decide if it is a job...

Page 30: ...ro clearance fireplace However there currently exists no UL or ULC standard specific to that type of installation The factory built zero clearance fireplace must be listed that is safety certified by...

Page 31: ...otential 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...

Page 32: ...ARE TO BE INSTALLED ONLY WITHIN A LINED MASONRY CHIMNEY AND MASONRY FIREPLACE CONFORMING TO BUILDING CODES FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL DO NOT REMOVE BRICKS OR MORTAR FROM THE EXISTING FIREPLACE WHEN INSTA...

Page 33: ...r web sites it is important to refer to it in order to have a safe and compliant installation In addition you will find information about your insert model serial number etc You can find the certifica...

Page 34: ...t see figure below Different mantel shelf dimensions are listed in the following table However no combustible mantel shelf can be installed at less than 18 5 8 473 mm above the top of the insert If th...

Page 35: ...section D B A C If the value D is negative or zero you do not have to add more floor protection in front of the unit because the masonry fireplace hearth extension is large enough If the value D is p...

Page 36: ...dded 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 The use of an R value is convenient when more than one material is g...

Page 37: ...mon Floor Protection Materials Example Required floor protection R of 1 00 Proposed materials four inches of brick and one inch of Durock board Four inches of brick R 4 x 0 2 0 8 plus 1 inch of Durock...

Page 38: ...0 920 Information as reported by manufacturers and other resources For a 1 8 thickness You cannot stack horizontal still air to accumulate R values you must separate each layer of horizontal still air...

Page 39: ...C D E AIR JACKET INCHES Dimension of the hearth extension CAN 18 USA 16 0 D B A C 14 Flush with fireplace facing MILLIMETRES CAN 457 mm USA 406 mm 0 mm D B A C 356 mm MAXIMUM EXTENDED A B Note 1 C D E...

Page 40: ...trix Insert Installation and Operation Manual 40______________________________________________________________________________ 8 5 MINIMUM MASONRY OPENING CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AND FLOOR PROTECTO...

Page 41: ...Canada only N N A USA only 8 203 mm Minimum floor to ceiling clearance 84 213 cm For a 8 203 mm mantel shelf See Section 8 3 Compliance of a Combustible Mantel Shelf for other mantel shelf dimensions...

Page 42: ...chimney uses to make draft 9 2 BLOCK OFF PLATE To reduce the possibility of a cold air draft from the masonry chimney to get into the room when the insert in not working the installation of a sheet m...

Page 43: ...ATION We recommend the use of a chimney liner rigid or flexible to ensure satisfactory performance To ensure an optimal draft we also strongly recommend adding a minimum of 12 rigid liner between the...

Page 44: ...starter adapter provided with the chimney liner Follow the chimney liner starter adapter manufacturer s instructions In order to connect the chimney liner starter adapter to the flue outlet you can in...

Page 45: ...daptor reduces the free flow of exhaust gases and may result in smoke roll out from the insert when it s door is opened for loading Only use an offset adaptor if a there is no other alternative and b...

Page 46: ...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 produ...

Page 47: ...ll the fire and its availability is not affected by wind pressures on the house Contrary to commonly expressed concerns almost all tightly sealed new houses have enough natural leakage to provide the...

Page 48: ...you wish to avail yourself of this feature 1 Remove the latch and hinge access plate A by unscrewing screws B 2 Remove the latch D and reinstall the screws that were securing the assembly into the ho...

Page 49: ...der screw T that holds the door handle E and the washer S on the handle guide G 4 Remove the door handle E rotate it a half turn and reinstall it in the same location Put back the spacers B 5 Assemble...

Page 50: ...98 adapter is required Using pliers remove the rectangular knock out plate A located on the left or right side of the convection air jacket Choose the side that is best for your installation Then inst...

Page 51: ...plate Remove the faceplate parts of the packaging and inspect its content Then remove the wing nut that secures the fan switch assembly to the floor of the convection air jacket for transport The face...

Page 52: ...__________________________________________________ 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 br...

Page 53: ..._______________53 APPENDIX 4 BLOWER INSTALLATION 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 fan assembly D...

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Page 55: ...ndles 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...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...______________57 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 ins...

Page 58: ...remove your insert follow these instructions Remove the faceplate assembly A using the reverse steps of Appendix 3 If installed take off the backing plates B and C and the projection kit by removing...

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Page 60: ...T IRON FACEPLATE 1 10 AC01333 50 X 6 BOTTOM FACEPLATE BACKING PLATE 1 10 AC01321 44 X 6 BOTTOM FACEPLATE BACKING PLATE 1 11 AC01322 29 X 44 FACEPLATE BACKING PLATE KIT 1 11 AC01332 29 X 50 FACEPLATE B...

Page 61: ...0 PL34052 LINER FIXATION BRACKET 3 51 44092 ROCKER SWITCH 3 POSITION MSR 8 1 52 PL65752 SWITCH BRACKET 1 53 PL65629 JUNCTION BOX COVER 1 54 60013 POWER CORD 96 X 18 3 1 55 PL65627 JUNCTION BOX 1 56 PL...

Page 62: ...eed the wholesale price of the replacement part All parts and labour costs covered by this warranty are limited according to the table below The manufacturer at its discretion may decide to repair or...

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