Matrix Insert Installation and Operation Manual
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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. Do not over-tighten the screws. Note that the two main causes of broken
door glass are uneven placement in the door and over-tightening of retaining screws.
Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the insert if the glass is
broken. To change the glass, perform the same operation described above.
5.1.5 CLEANING AND PAINTING THE INSERT
Do not attempt to clean or paint the insert when the unit is hot. Painted surfaces can be wiped
down with a damp cloth. Plated surfaces may be scratched by abrasive cleaners. To maintain the
finish at its original brilliance, use only a damp soft cloth to 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 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 insert, which is available in spray cans. See your dealer for
details.
5.2 CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY LINER MAINTENANCE
5.2.1 WHY CHIMNEY CLEANING IS NECESSARY
Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney liner and chimney, forming a combustible deposit
called creosote. If creosote is allowed to build up in the venting system it can ignite when a hot fire
is burned in the insert and a very hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney. Severe chimney
fires can damage even the best chimneys. Smouldering, smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer
of creosote to form. When you avoid smouldering so the exhaust from the chimney is mostly clear,
creosote builds up more slowly. Your new insert has the right characteristics to help you to burn
clean fires with little or no smoke, resulting in less creosote in the chimney.
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