RSF Woodburning Fireplaces OPEL AP Owner's Manual page 20

OPEL AP
Gypsum board is NOT an acceptable facing material.
WARNING: DO NOT restrict airflow through the inlet
and outlet louvers of the stove. If two (2) gravity vent
kits are installed with the dampers removed, only
then may the upper louver area be blocked.
If you desire to fully face the fireplace with thin masonry,
it is recommended that you purchase the rock retainer kit
(part FDK with the upper louvers in place, or the FDK-1
with the upper opening blocked) to help keep the facing
in place. It is NOT recommended for brick or other self-
supporting materials.
Figure 18c: Installation of the catalytic kit
Follow these steps:
NOTE: Remove the fireplace doors and louvers, and
store them in a safe place until the masonry work is fin-
ished. Acid from the cleaning operation will permanently
damage the gold plating.
Installation
1. Install the expanded metal on the top half of the fire-
place using drill and tap screws at locations shown
(see Figure 19). If there is a bypass rod above the
door, allow for it to come through. For thick rock, the
rod extension (R6414) may be required.
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