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- Page 1 Owner's Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation • Maintenance • Installation PEARL Keep these instructions for future use. Industrial Chimney Company Inc. 400 J.-F. Kennedy, St-Jerome, QC, Canada, J7Y 4B7 Telephone: (450) 565-6336 www.icc-rsf.com RSF-IIPRL – 2014-08...
- Page 2 We have designed your new PEARL to be easy to install, operate and maintain. It is in your best interest to become familiar with it. Study your manual to be sure that the installation is correct, then follow the guidelines for operation and maintenance.
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Page 3: Safety First Do' And Dont'
Use only firelogs that have been evaluated for fireplace use. In Canada, they should meet the requirements of ULC/ORD-C127-M1990. Refer to the firelog warnings and caution markings prior to use. PEARL Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 4: O Ptions
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS The PEARL fireplace is environmentally friendly as well as efficient. It is approved by the United States Environmental Agency (EPA) at an emission rate of 4.0 grams per hour. THE COMBUSTION CONTROL SYSTEM Since the door is sealed, all combustion air must come through the PEARL's primary air control. -
Page 5: U Nit D Imensions And C Learances
Distance from the Distance from the fireplace side standoff to fireplace base to the top the side of the firebox of the firebox opening: opening: 22" " Figure 1 Unit Dimensions and Clearances PEARL Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 6 Refer to the "Installation: Mantel" section for particulars. PEARL Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 7: Operation A Ir C Ontrols
OPERATION AIR CONTROLS All the PEARL air controls are located below the door (see Figure 2 and Figure 3). Combustion Air Control CLOSED Unlike most open fireplaces, RSF fireplaces don’t have flue dampers. Instead, the system is sealed by closing the door, and the amount of air entering the firebox is controlled by the combustion air control lever (see Figure 2). -
Page 8: First Fire
Make sure you have adequate chimney height for your system. Refer to the Chimney section of this booklet and make sure to take altitude, and number of elbows into consideration. • If you have purchased the inline fan, make sure the blower is off before opening the door. PEARL Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 9: Maintenance G Eneral C Leaning
PAINT You can touch up the face of the PEARL with Stove Bright Metallic Black high temperature paint which is available at most fireplaces dealers. Follow the directions outlined on the spray can. DO NOT attempt to paint the fireplace while it is still warm. -
Page 10: D Oor A Djustment
Repeat this procedure along all sides of the door. The most important factor for controlling the burn rate of the PEARL is a good seal on the door gasket. If the door gasket is worn or damaged to the point where the seal is not adequate as described above, then remove and replace the gasket. -
Page 11: F Raming
The enclosure walls can be framed with any suitable materials (2x4 or 2x6 studs, plywood, gypsum board, etc.). Because of the high heat output potential of the PEARL, combustible materials must NOT go closer to the fireplace than the standoffs, top, back and sides. - Page 12 Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension (refer to text for particulars) Cold air trap (optional) Outside Air Inlet (refer to text for particulars) Connects to the left side of the fireplace Figure 5 PEARL General Installation PEARL Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 13: S Ecuring The F Ireplace In P Lace
(see Figure 7). Figure 7 Outside Air Connection and Installation 2. Make a 4 ¼" (5 ¼" if using a 5" diameter duct) Example hole in the outside wall of the house. Push the PEARL Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 14: F Inishing A Round The F Ireplace
DUCT IN A WAY THAT WOULD RESTRICT THE COMBUSTION AIRFLOW. FINISHING AROUND THE FIREPLACE The decorative faceplate of the PEARL fireplace is not meant to be covered, it is meant to be admired. DO NOT cover the decorative faceplate of the fireplace or any of its louvers. - Page 15 Figure 9 Facing Examples – Front Views Flat Facing (refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10) The PEARL can be finished by simply surrounding it with cement board and painting it to provide a flat facing look. •...
- Page 16 Thick Facing (refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10) You can also finish your PEARL with materials that will result in a combined thickness greater than 1" (e.g. brick, stone, etc.). These materials will not fit behind the decorative faceplate and will protrude past the faceplate once installed.
- Page 17 This fireplace is certified for use with 7" ICC Model EXCEL chimney only. Please refer to Table 1 (D-E) for the minimum and maximum chimney heights permitted with the PEARL fireplace. We recommend that the minimum height be increased by approximately 1' for every 2000' elevation above sea level.
- Page 18 Insulated Wall shield Radiation Shield (30° or 45°) Figure 12 Offset Chimney Installation Example Figure 13 Offset Chimney Through a Wall Example PEARL Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 19: O Ffset C Himney
REMEMBER: Check local codes concerning installation requirements and restrictions in your area. MASONRY CHIMNEY Installing your PEARL fireplace with a masonry chimney still requires using EXCEL chimney from the top of the Figure 14 Chimney Installed with a Chase... - Page 20 Be especially careful with the clay liner behind the brick because three sides of it must stay in place. Figure 15 Connection to a Masonry Chimney 3. Bring the stainless steel liner PEARL Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 21: H Earth E Xtension
(see Figure 1). There is no minimum thickness required for the hearth extension. BENEATH THE HEARTH EXTENSION If the PEARL is installed on a non-combustible floor, NONE of the cement board and the spark guard Fireplace specified below is not required. -
Page 22: Mantel
7. Continue by installing the two bottom refractory bricks in the firebox (6 on the left and 7 on the right). 8. Finally, install the two front refractory bricks (8 on the right and 9 on the left). These refractory have been designed specifically for the PEARL and no modifications are required to ensure a proper fit. -
Page 23: Listing Label
LISTING LABEL The listing label is glued to the bottom of the fireplace. Just remove the bottom louver; the listing label is below the floor shield. PEARL Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 24: Complete Options List
FO-DUCT5 Insulated Duct 5 feet FO-GRK9 Gasket Replacement Kit FO-FDHB8 Internal Blower Kit FO-FDM7 Masonry Chimney Adapter 7" FO-HD Heat Dump Kit FO-INT Outside Air Kit 4" Diameter FO-V2 Gravity Vent Kit PEARL Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 25: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only genuine RSF parts. The use of any substitutes will void the warranty and may put your safety at risk. AVAILABLE SOON PEARL Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 26: Limited Warranty
30 years, subject to the following conditions: During the first year RSF Woodburning Fireplaces will repair or replace, at our option, any parts which upon examination by an authorized RSF Woodburning Fireplaces representative, are found to be defective, except the parts listed in the EXCLUSIONS portion of this warranty.
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