Osburn Matrix Insert OB02028 User manual

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Printed in Canada 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: [e-mail]

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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.
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 insert as you
build and maintain fires and maintain your wood heating system.
It is highly recommend that this wood burning hearth product be installed and serviced by
professionals who are certified by a «Qualified Agency» such as NFI (National Fireplace Institute®)
or CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) in the United States and in Canada by WETT (Wood
Energy Technology Transfer) or in Quebec by APC (Association des Professionnels du Chauffage).
Congratulations on making a wise purchase.
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
fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new insert. You may need to get a
building permit for the installation of this insert and the chimney that it is connected to. Consult
your municipal building department or fire department before installation. We recommend that
you also inform your home insurance company to find out if the installation will affect your
policy.
This heating unit is designed to serve as a supplementary heat source. We recommend that a
primary heat source also be available in the home. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for
costs associated with the use of another heating system.
REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY ONLINE
To receive full warranty coverage, you will need to show evidence of the
date you purchased your insert. Keep your sales invoice. We also
recommend that you register your warranty online at:
https://www.osburn-mfg.com/en/warranty/warranty-registration/
Registering your warranty online will help us to quickly track the
information we need about your insert.

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Table of content
PART A - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 7
1Safety Information .......................................................................... 7
2General Information........................................................................ 8
2.1 Performances.........................................................................................................................8
2.2 Specifications.........................................................................................................................9
2.3 Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................10
2.4 Zone Heating and How to Make it Work.............................................................................11
2.5 The Benefits of Low Emissions and High Efficiency.............................................................12
2.6 The SBI Commitment...........................................................................................................12
2.6.1 What is Your New Insert Made Of? .................................................................................12
3Fuel............................................................................................... 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 Firewood Moisture Content ...............................................................................16
3.2 Manufactured Logs..............................................................................................................16
4Operating the Insert ...................................................................... 17
4.1 Before Operating the Insert.................................................................................................17
4.2 The Use of a Fire Screen. .....................................................................................................17
4.3 Blower Operation ................................................................................................................17
5Burning wood efficiently................................................................ 18
5.1 The First Fires.......................................................................................................................18
5.2 Lighting Fires........................................................................................................................19
5.2.1 Conventional Method ......................................................................................................19
5.2.2 The Top Down Method ....................................................................................................19
5.2.3 Two Parallel Logs Method................................................................................................20
5.2.4 Using Fire Starters............................................................................................................20
5.3 Maintaining Wood Fires ......................................................................................................20
5.3.1 General Advice .................................................................................................................20
5.3.2 Ash Removal.....................................................................................................................21

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5.3.3 Raking Charcoal................................................................................................................21
5.3.4 Firing Each New Load Hot ................................................................................................21
5.3.5 Controlling the Air intake.................................................................................................22
5.4 fire types..............................................................................................................................22
5.4.1 Small Fires to Take the Chill Off the House......................................................................22
5.4.2 Long Lasting Low Output Fires.........................................................................................23
5.4.3 High Output Fires for Cold Weather................................................................................23
5.4.4 Maximum Burn Cycle Times ............................................................................................23
5.4.5 Logs Orientation...............................................................................................................24
6Maintaining the Wood Heating System.......................................... 24
6.1 Insert Maintenance .............................................................................................................24
6.1.1 Cleaning Door Glass .........................................................................................................24
6.1.2 Door Adjustment..............................................................................................................25
6.1.3 Replacing 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 Necessary? .............................................................................27
6.2.2 How Often Should the Chimney be Cleaned? .................................................................27
6.2.3 Sweeping the Chimney ....................................................................................................28
PART B - INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 29
7Masonry fireplace requirements.................................................... 29
8Safety Information and Standards ................................................. 30
8.1 Regulations Covering Insert Installation..............................................................................30
9Clearances to Combustible Material .............................................. 31
9.1 Certification Label................................................................................................................31
9.2 Masonry Fireplace Throat Damper......................................................................................31
9.3 Installation of a Combustible Mantel Shelf .........................................................................32
9.4 Floor Protection...................................................................................................................32
9.4.1 Installation Raised of 5" and Less ....................................................................................34
9.4.2 Installation Raised of More than 5".................................................................................34
9.4.3 R Value .............................................................................................................................35
9.5 Minimum Masonry Opening, Clearances to Combustibles.................................................36

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10 The Venting System....................................................................... 37
10.1 General ................................................................................................................................37
10.2 Block-Off Plate .....................................................................................................................37
10.3 Suitable Chimneys ...............................................................................................................38
10.4 Liner installation ..................................................................................................................38
10.5 liner Connection ..................................................................................................................39
10.5.1 Liner Starter Adaptor .......................................................................................................39
10.5.2 Liner 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
Appendix 3: Installing the Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit ....................... 46
Appendix 4: Blower Replacement ....................................................... 47
Appendix 5: Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle ................. 49
Appendix 6: Removal Instructions....................................................... 51
Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram and Parts List...................................... 52
OSBURN LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY .............................................. 56
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