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- Page 1 Owner's Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation • Maintenance • Installation OPEL2C OPEL3C 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-IIPC_2016-07...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Study your manual to be sure that the installation is correct, then follow the guidelines for operation and maintenance. We at RSF Woodburning Fireplaces congratulate you on your choice of the OPEL C, and are confident that you have purchased a fireplace that is simply, the best. -
Page 3: Safety First
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. OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 4: General Specifications
OPEL C, you can choose to leave all the black metal completely exposed, partially exposed or completely covered with non-combustible material. Whether you have chosen a Louvered or Clean Face OPEL C, the FO- You can also refer to the configured option list on page 24. OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 5 You can refer to page 26 for a list of options that require electricity. Detailed installation instructions are included in the box with each option. These can also be obtained from our Internet Web Site: www.icc-rsf.com. OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 6: Unit Dimensions And Clearances
Non-combustible hearth extension of hearth extension and spark guard (refer to Table1 (I) and text for particulars) OPEL3C OPEL2C with Regular Louvers with Decorative Grills Figure 1 Unit Dimensions and Clearances OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 7 Refer to the "Installation: Mantel" section for particulars. OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 8: Operation
Burning large amounts of paper, cardboard, mill ends or construction waste can easily over fire and damage the fireplace or even ignite a chimney fire if the flue is dirty. OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 9: First Fires
You can connect to the probe with our optional Digital Temperature Display (FO-DTD) or any standard Type K Thermocouple/Sensor Thermometer. For an accurate temperature reading the bypass must be closed. Here are the important temperature ranges that you need to be aware of: OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 10: Adjusting The Burn Rate
Once proper draft is established the window can be closed. Make sure you’ve used enough kindling to establish a hot fire quickly. The most likely time that smoke will enter the home is during the lighting process. OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 11: Maintenance
Follow the directions outlined on the spray can. DO NOT attempt to paint the fireplace while it is still warm. Keep the spray can away from any source of heat or open flame. Ensure that there OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 12: Glass Cleaning
For Double Doors - Opel2C The door latch and hinges can be adjusted for proper sealing of the doors. It is normal to push on the handle to close the doors. Add some of the high temperature grease provided to the door latch and hinges at least annually. - Page 13 (see Figure 8). Move the door with the hinge as desired. Retighten all the hinge screws on the fireplace. 6. Verify the seal with the sheet of paper as described above. Figure 8 Hinge Adjustment on the Fireplace OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 14: Installation
2. If at all possible, run the chimney up through the inside of the house. If it must be run outside, it should be enclosed in an insulated enclosure (see Installation: Chase Enclosure). Remember, a cold chimney causes poor draft. OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 15 Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension (refer to text for particulars) Electrical and Gas Knock-Outs Cold air trap (optional) Outside Air Inlet (refer to text for particulars) Figure 10 Louvered OPEL C General Installation OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
- Page 16 Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension (refer to text for particulars) Electrical and Gas Knock-Outs Cold air trap (optional) Outside Air Inlet (refer to text for particulars) Figure 11 Clean Face OPEL C General Installation OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 17: Ceiling Clearance
A 4" diameter duct can be used if the total duct run is Example less than 25'. For longer runs, use 5" diameter duct. Both 4" and 5" connecting sleeves are provided with the fireplace. OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 18: Chimney
1. Cut and frame the required holes in the floor(s), ceiling(s) and roof where the chimney will pass through. The rough opening in the framing is 13" square (the opening can be slightly bigger, up to 13 ½", but NEVER smaller). OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 19: Offset Chimney
1. Install the required elbow. Turn it in the desired direction, and fasten it to the other section with 3 metal screws at the joints. 2. Install enough lengths to obtain the desired offset. Secure each joint with 3 metal screws. OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 20: Chase Enclosure
Some local codes require that the walls be insulated, vapor sealed and sheathed with a fire rated gypsum board (see Figure 18). We strongly recommend this procedure for all installations to prevent cold drafts from originating OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 21: Masonry Chimney
Code of Canada (NBC) or National Fire Protection Association chimney standard (NFPA 211). 2. It has been thoroughly cleaned of Figure 19 Connection to a Masonry Chimney any soot or creosote residue and OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 22: Finishing Around The Fireplace
Install the spark guard provided (5" x 36" piece of sheet metal) halfway under the fireplace and halfway under the hearth extension and centered on the door opening. The spark guard will extend 2½" beneath the fireplace. This OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 23: Mantel
1. First, install both back refractory bricks (1) and (2). Figure 21 Refractory Bricks Installation 2. Continue by installing both side rear refractory OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 24: Gas Log Installation
HAS TO BE LISTED TO ANSI Z21.60/CSA 2.26. THE COMBUSTION AIR CONTROL MUST BE FULLY OPEN WHEN THE GAS LOG IS FUNCTIONING. When operating an OPEL C with a gas log installed, make sure to follow the gas log manufacturer operating instructions. OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 25: Listing Label
LISTING LABEL OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 26: Complete Options List
Digital Temperature Display FO-DUCT5 Insulated Duct 5 feet FO-F3 Clean Face Kit FO-FDGRK2 Gasket Replacement Kit – Opel2C FO-GRK4 Gasket Replacement Kit – Opel3C and Opel4C FO-FDHB5-N Blower - Internal FO-FDHB6-1 Blower - Central Heat (not EPA certified) ... -
Page 27: Configured Options List
FO-FDHB6-1* Thermostat kit FO-FDHC4 Heat Dump Kit FO-HD Rock Retainer Kit for partial, full coverage or FO-KP3 Clean Face Gravity Vent Kit FO-V2 (1 or 2) * Possible add-ons: FO-FDHC6, FO-FDHCZ1, FO-FDHCZ2 OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 28: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 29 OPEL C Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 30: 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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