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  Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 

 

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GENERAL FEATURES 

Maximum log length 

20 in (508 mm) east-west*  

Flue outlet diameter  

6 in (152 mm)  

Recommended connector pipe diameter 

6 in (152 mm)  

Type of chimney 

CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F)

 

Baffle material 

C-Cast  

Approved for alcove installation 

Not approved 

 

Approved for mobile home installation

 

Yes

 

Shipping weight (without option) 

537 lb (244 kg) 

Appliance weight (model with pedestal) 

467 lb (212 kg) 

Type of door 

Single, glass with cast iron frame 

Type of glass 

Ceramic glass  

Blower 

Included (up to 130 CFM) 

Particulate emission standard  

EPA / CSA B415.1-10 

USA standard (safety) 

UL 1482, UL 737 

Canadian standard (safety) 

ULC S627  

**

  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. 

  Mobile  home  (Canada)  or  manufactured  home  (USA):  The  US  department  of  Housing  and  Urban 

Development  describes  “manufactured  homes”  better  known  as  “mobile  homes”  as  followed;  buildings 
built  on  fixed  wheels  and  those  transported  on  temporary  wheels/axles  and  set  on  a  permanent 
foundation.  In  Canada,  a  mobile  home  is  a  dwelling  for  which  the  manufacture  and  assembly  of  each 
component  is  completed  or  substantially  completed  prior  to  being  moved  to  a  site  for  installation  on  a 
foundation and connection to service facilities and which conforms to the CAN/CSA-Z240 MH standard. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MATRIX OB02020

Page 1: ...ve Builder International Inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 After sale service 418 908 8002 E mail tech sbi international com This manual is available for free do...

Page 2: ...chase When this stove is not properly installed a house fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and...

Page 3: ...d the Environment 11 2 5 1 What is Your New Stove Made Of 11 3 Fuel 12 3 1 Materials That Should Not be Burned 12 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 12 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 12 3 2 2 Tree S...

Page 4: ...5 2 3 Cleaning the Chimney 27 PART B INSTALLATION 28 6 Safety Information 28 6 1 Summary of Installation Cautions and Warnings 28 6 2 Regulations Covering Stove Installation 28 7 Clearances to Combust...

Page 5: ...r 41 8 6 1 Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector 41 Appendix 1 Reversing the Door Opening and Adjusting the Handle 44 Appendix 2 Installing the Decorative Panels 46 Appendix 3 Installing the F...

Page 6: ...MAY BE OPEN OR FIRE SCREEN REMOVED ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES OR RELOADING ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR OR PUT BACK THE FIRE SCREEN AFTER IGNITION DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN...

Page 7: ...verage CO 8 137 4 g h Recommended 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 a...

Page 8: ...30 CFM Particulate emission standard EPA CSA B415 1 10 USA standard safety UL 1482 UL 737 Canadian standard safety ULC S627 East west through the door you see the longitudinal sides of the logs north...

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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 stove in this area y...

Page 11: ...the environment 2 5 1 WHAT IS YOUR NEW STOVE MADE OF The body of your stove which is most of its weight is carbon steel Should it ever become necessary many years in the future almost the entire stove...

Page 12: ...of North America usually have only spruce birch and poplar other low density species to burn and yet they can heat their homes successfully Homeowners with access to both hardwood and softwood fuel so...

Page 13: ...take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don t have the sharp edges where the flames first catch Logs as small as 3 75 mm should be split to e...

Page 14: ...spruce and poplar aspen can be dry enough to burn after being stacked in the open for only the summer months hardwoods like oak maple and ash can take one or even two years to dry fully especially if...

Page 15: ...ce wet wood hisses and sizzles in the fire and dry wood does not You could buy a wood moisture meter to test your firewood 3 3 MANUFACTURED LOGS Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated s...

Page 16: ...the paint cures some of the chemicals vaporize The vapors are not poisonous but they do smell bad Fresh paint fumes can also cause false alarms in smoke detectors So when you first light your stove b...

Page 17: ...TER IGNITION After the kindling fire has mostly burned you can add standard firewood pieces until you have a fire of the right size for the conditions 4 3 2 THE TOP DOWN FIRE The top down fire startin...

Page 18: ...re to rise after a new load of wood is ignited and for its temperature to gradually decline as the fire progresses This rising and falling of temperature can be matched to your household routines For...

Page 19: ...coal that can stay hot for several days If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly...

Page 20: ...be a surge of heat from the stove 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 load of wood t...

Page 21: ...ire is good for mild weather when you are around to tend the stove and should provide enough heat for four hours or more Small fires like this are a good time to use softer wood species so there will...

Page 22: ...urs 1 5 c f to 2 0 c f 5 to 6 hours 2 0 c f to 2 5 c f 6 to 8 hours 2 5 c f to 3 0 c f 8 to 9 hours 3 0 c f 9 to 10 hours Long burn times are not necessarily an indication of efficient stove operation...

Page 23: ...when the stove is cool by wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying Never try to clean the glass when the stove is hot In spring and fall when the stove is run at lower temperatures you...

Page 24: ...box 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...

Page 25: ...end into the groove Tuck any loose fibres under the gasket and into the silicone Close the door and do not use the stove for 24 hours 5 1 4 REPLACING THE GLASS GASKET AND OR THE GLASS It is a good id...

Page 26: ...with fine sand paper wipe it down to remove dust and apply two thin coats of paint For best results use the same paint that was originally used on the stove which is available in spray cans See your d...

Page 27: ...brush Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire 5 2 3 CLEANING THE CHIMNEY Chim...

Page 28: ...MNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE MAY BE INSTALLED IN A MOBILE HOME THIS MOBILE HOME APPROVED STOVE REQUIRES INSTALLATION OF A FRESH AIR KIT SOLD SEPARATELY WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM W...

Page 29: ...ues flyers magazines and or 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 stove model serial number etc Y...

Page 30: ...e new distance of the pipe to combustible materials must be respected in the appropriate certification of the pipe Clearances for mobile homes MOBILE HOME APPLIANCE CLEARANCES INSTALLATION WITH DOUBLE...

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Page 32: ...een the floor protections in Canada and in the United States FLOOR PROTECTOR CANADA USA G 8 203 mm Note 1 N A Canada only H 8 203 mm N A Canada only I 18 457 mm From door opening 16 406 mm From door o...

Page 33: ...hield construction to match each letter to a clearance Adhesives used in shield construction must not ignite or lose adhesive qualities at temperatures likely to be encountered Mounting hardware which...

Page 34: ...Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 34______________________________________________________________________________ Clearances for shield construction...

Page 35: ...Ceramic tiles or equivalent non combustible material on non combustible board spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 18 in 33 24 in Ceramic tiles or equivalent non combustible ma...

Page 36: ...chimney having a diameter of at least 5 inches Canada only or no more than 7 inches is permitted if it allows the proper venting of combustion gases and that such application is verified and authoriz...

Page 37: ...s 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 flue system should be at least 12 fe...

Page 38: ...cross sectional area than a round 6 flue it should be relined with a suitably listed 6 stainless steel liner Do not downsize the flue to less than 6 unless the venting system is straight and exceeds 2...

Page 39: ...fire burning This means that when you light a fire the initial smoke goes up the chimney and strong draft builds quickly as the chimney flue warms up Although they are common in North America chimneys...

Page 40: ...weather However to protect against the risk of smoke spillage due to house depressurization a carbon monoxide CO detector alarm is required in the room in which the stove is installed The CO detector...

Page 41: ...e wall may draw hot exhaust gases from the stove backwards through the duct to outdoors Check the outdoor air duct for soot deposits when the full system is cleaned and inspected at least once each ye...

Page 42: ...Matrix Installation and Operation Manual 42______________________________________________________________________________ Use 45 degree elbows where possible instead of 90 degree elbows...

Page 43: ...for expansion straight assemblies should include an inspection wrap with one end unfastened or a telescopic section Minimum upward slope towards the chimney 20 mm m 1 4 in ft One end of the assembly...

Page 44: ...lf 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...

Page 45: ...the 2 washer S and the assembled balled latch T and the cylindrical pin U Unscrew the 2 bolts N that holds the handle guide O in place Remove the spacers P Unscrew the lock nut V first and then the sh...

Page 46: ...VE 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 releas...

Page 47: ...nels 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 first ins...

Page 48: ...ation and Operation Manual 48______________________________________________________________________________ Tighten screws C in order to secure the panels assembly Reinstall the decorative top and dec...

Page 49: ...T This stove may be connected to a fresh air intake kit sold separately When installed with a fresh air kit the stove must be anchored to the floor Parts needed to complete the connection are A 4 1 2...

Page 50: ...es 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...

Page 51: ...the space it is intended to heat You can also install the quick connect thermodisc kit included with your stove to enable the blower to start or stop automatically when the stove is hot or too cold Ch...

Page 52: ...erature approximately one hour before turning it on The increased airflow from the blower cools the firebox and could affect the start up combustion efficiency if the blower is turned on too early CAU...

Page 53: ...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...

Page 54: ..._____________ 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...

Page 55: ...Matrix Installation and Operation Manual ______________________________________________________________________________55 APPENDIX 7 EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST...

Page 56: ...MECHANISM SPACER 1 11 30238 TWO WAY LOCKNUT HEX 10 24 ZINC 1 12 AC09168 DOOR LATCH KIT MATRIX 1 13 PL65622 LATCH SPACER 2 14 SE65742 HANDLE GUIDE ASSEMBLY 1 15 30093 BOLT 1 4 20 X 3 4 HEX GRADE 5 2 1...

Page 57: ...EMBLY 115V 60Hz 56W 130PCM 1 55 60013 POWER CORD 96 X 18 3 type SJT 2 56 44070 CROSSFLOW BLOWER 115V 60Hz 56W B 1 57 AC02055 QUICK CONNECT THERMODISC KIT 1 58 44046 THERMODISC F110 20F 1 59 OA10701 SO...

Page 58: ...rt 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 of any...

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