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- Page 1 Owner's Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation • Maintenance • Installation ORACLE2 Keep these instructions for future use. RSF-IIR2_2010-04...
- Page 2 We have designed your new ORACLE2 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'
Do not use more than one wax fuel log (e.g. Duraflame) at a time. 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. ORACLE2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 4: General Specifications C Ontrolling The Heat Output
CONTROLLING THE HEAT OUTPUT The ORACLE2 fireplace is not only designed to provide warm radiant heat on two sides, but also to help heat your home. Although it does not come with a draft control, you will find that you can control the intensity of the fire quite well by varying the size and placement of the logs. -
Page 5: U Nit D Imensions And C Learances
Maximum chimney height: maximum total chimney height from fireplace top to (12,19 m) below the chimney rain cap Maximum chimney height supported by the ORACLE2 fireplace (4,88 m) Minimum depth of non-combustible hearth extension: from the front of the 16"... -
Page 6: Operation F Uel
Alternate the logs between both sides of the fireplace, half of the logs close to one glass while the other half of the logs are closer to the other glass. Since the combustion air is near the glass, it will create a more vigorous fire. ORACLE2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 7: R Efueling
PAINT You can touch up the face of the ORACLE2 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 8: C Himney C Leaning
Repeat this procedure along all sides of the door. The most important factor for keeping the glass clean on the ORACLE2 is a good adjustment of the door onto 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 9: L Ocation
DO NOT fill the gap behind the sealant with insulation or any other material. LOCATION Your ORACLE2 fireplace may be installed without any special floor reinforcement (see Figure 5). We recommend that you take the time to plan your entire installation (fireplace, chimney, and options) before beginning the actual installation (refer to Figure 6). - Page 10 Radiation Shield with a Storm Collar in the Attic Radiation Shield Ceiling Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension (refer to text for particulars) Outside Air Inlet (refer to text for particulars) Figure 6 ORACLE2 General Installation ORACLE2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 11: C Eiling C Learance
This fireplace is certified for use with 8" ICC Model EXCEL chimney only. Please refer to Table 1 (D-E) for the minimum and maximum chimney heights permitted with the ORACLE2 fireplace. We recommend that the minimum height be increased by approximately 1' for every 2000' elevation above sea level. - Page 12 If the chimney is enclosed to the roof: • In USA: use a vented flashing; • In Canada: use a vented flashing, or a roof radiation shield with a regular flashing. ORACLE2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
- Page 13 Each Joint vented flashing or a roof radiation shield with a regular flashing Insulated Wall Radiation Shield (30° or 45°) Figure 9 Offset Chimney Installation Example Figure 10 Offset Chimney Through a Wall Example ORACLE2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
- Page 14 REMEMBER: Check local codes concerning installation requirements and restrictions in your area. MASONRY CHIMNEY Installing your ORACLE2 fireplace with a masonry chimney Figure 11 Chimney Installed with a Chase still requires using EXCEL chimney from the top of the Enclosure Example fireplace to the wall where it will connect to a listed liner that will run up inside the masonry chimney (see Figure 12).
- Page 15 If it is difficult to install rigid stainless steel liner in the existing masonry chimney or for a masonry chimney with less than 10"x10" inside, a listed stainless steel flexible liner can be used along with a flexible/rigid adaptor (LM-8LAF) available from your RSF dealer. ORACLE2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
- Page 16 You may also completely cover the top of a ORACLE2 as long as you maintain all fireplace standoff clearances and the 2" clearances around the chased chimney. The 2"...
- Page 17 GAS LOG INSTALLATION The ORACLE2 can be converted into a gas fireplace as long as you make the modifications to the fireplace as explained below. You can use any gas log set up to a maximum of 40,000 BTUs that is listed to ANSI Z21.60/CSA 2.26.
- Page 18 2. There are a few parts that you need to remove from the ORACLE2 to be able to accommodate a gas firelog. Make sure to store them for safekeeping, you will need to reinstall them all if you ever intend to burn wood again in your ORACLE2: •...
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Page 19: Listing Label
LISTING LABEL ORACLE2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 20: Complete Options List
COMPLETE OPTIONS LIST Electricity required FO-D Gravity Vent Damper FO-FDGRK3 Gasket Replacement Kit FO-FDM8 Masonry Chimney Adapter 8” FO-KR Rock Retainer Kit FO-NDTG Decorative Trims -Gold FO-NDTP Decorative Trims - Pewter FO-V2 Gravity Vent Kit ORACLE2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 21: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS ORACLE2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 22 ORACLE2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 23: 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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