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Gigafocus 1500
Néofocus 1500 - 1800
Design Installation & Operating Manual v.6.7 EN
Tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. and approved to
UL 127-2011 and ULC-S610-M87 (A1998)
Report Number: 304-F-18-2
US EPA exempt
this document was packed with the appliance.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
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  • Page 1 Gigafocus 1500 Néofocus 1500 - 1800 Design Installation & Operating Manual v.6.7 EN Tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. and approved to UL 127-2011 and ULC-S610-M87 (A1998) Report Number: 304-F-18-2 US EPA exempt this document was packed with the appliance. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1 – INTRODUCTION 2 – SPECIFICATIONS a) Characteristics b) Roof outlet requirement c) Chimney requirement d) Structural requirement e) Connectors f ) Fresh air intake g) Clearances to combustibles 3 – INSTALLATION a) Included parts, materials and required tools for installation b) Assembly details Néofocus c) Assembly details Gigafocus 4 –...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1 – INTRODUCTION: Please read this entire manual before you install and use your focus fireplace. Failure to follow instruction may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. When this room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result.
  • Page 4 a) Characteristics: • Weight : giga 1500 : 360 kg / 793 lbs, giga 1700 : 410 kg / 903 lbs, néo 1500 : 185 kg / 407 lbs, néo 1800 : 205 kg / 452 lbs. • Smoke outlet diameter : Ø 308 (12-1/8 inch). •...

  • Page 5: B) Roof Outlet Requirement

    b) Roof outlet requirement: c) Chimney requirement: DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE! Giga and Neofocus requiements: the floor to top of chimney length must be 22' minimum (25' for an installation less than 3 miles from the ocean or if a 30° elbow is necessary).

  • Page 6: D) Structural Requirement

    PARTITION COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATE INSTALLATION FOR THIS FOCUS FIREPLACE. Refractory compound must be used to seal each connection. Connectors should always be in good condition and kept clean. Minimum thickness : 1/32 " (1 mm). Please refer to installation details in this manual.
  • Page 7 Important: this fresh air intake is compulsory when operating venting appliances such as kitchen hoods, permanent air extractors or any appliances creating an air depression in the habitation. Fresh air intake must remain unrestricted while appliance is in use to prevent room air starvation, which can cause smoke spillage and an inability to maintain a fire.

  • Page 8: G) Clearances To Combustibles

    g) Clearances to combustibles: See page 9 for details on floor protection required underneath the unit. CLEARANCES MAY ONLY BE REDUCED BY MEANS APPROVED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY. MINIMUM FLOOR TO CEILING HEIGHT: 8 feet. FIREPLACE MUST BE INSERTED IN AN INSULATED CHAMBER. A COMPULSORY MINIMUM OF 4"...
  • Page 9 Important - manufacturer specifications: To avoid premature aging of your painted walls, only use mineral or acrylic paints. With other paints, above clearances apply. Fire clearance from window glass or combustible frame (vinyl for eg.) : refer to window technical specifications. •...
  • Page 10 " " roxul internal false ceiling insulation panel. Roxul insulation must be tight up against the pipe. Refer to hereunder detail drawing: DAMAGES CAUSED FROM NON-OBSERVANCE OF THIS CAUTION IS NOT COVERED UNDER FOCUS LIMITED WARRANTY. Page 10 of 28...

  • Page 11: Installation

    - Appliance and designated parts are : firebox, grate (neofocus), integral grate (gigafocus) ash drawer (néofocus), fire back protection, spark-guard, separable handle, 12 inch adaptor, baffle and focus kit (heat protective glove, mounting gloves, touch-up paint can, manual). - Required tools: drill, M8 allen key, level, screwdrivers, M12 key, scaffolding (up to underceiling height), refractory compound.

  • Page 12: B) Assembly Details Néofocus

    b) Assembly details Neofocus 1/3: See page 9 for details on floor protection required underneath the unit. Non-combustible framing material or blocks to be used Page 12 of 28...
  • Page 13 Assembly details Neofocus 2/3: Hearth extentions must be installed only as illustrated Page 13 of 28...
  • Page 14 Assembly details Neofocus 3/3: guidance for placement of the baffle : CAUTION: NEVER OPERATE THE NEOFOCUS WITHOUT THE BAFFLE IN PLACE, BROKEN OR NOT WELL POSITIONED. DAMAGES CAUSED FROM NON- OBSERVANCE OF THIS CAUTION IS NOT COVERED UNDER FOCUS LIMITED WARRANTY. Page 14 of 28...

  • Page 15: C) Assembly Details Gigafocus 1/3

    c) Assembly details Gigafocus 1/3: See page 9 for details on floor protection required underneath the unit. Page 15 of 28...
  • Page 16 Assembly details Gigafocus 2/3: Non combustible framing material or blocks to be used Page 16 of 28...
  • Page 17 Assembly details Gigafocus 3/3: guidance for placement of the baffle : CAUTION: NEVER OPERATE THE GIGAFOCUS WITHOUT THE BAFFLE IN PLACE, BROKEN OR NOT WELL POSITIONED. DAMAGES CAUSED FROM NON- OBSERVANCE OF THIS CAUTION IS NOT COVERED UNDER FOCUS LIMITED WARRANTY. Page 17 of 28...

  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    4 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. a) Storage/use of flammable liquids: Never use chemicals or fluids, gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or « freshen up » a fire in this heater.

  • Page 19: D) Before Lighting Your First Fire

    CAUTION : DO NOT BUILD A FIRE TOO CLOSE TO THE GLASS (GIGAFOCUS). For all focus models it is necessary to clean off (with a damp sponge and/or a dry cloth) any dirt collected during transport or installation. The first fire should be a modest one; do not use packing material or pallet wood for fuel.

  • Page 20: E) Building, Starting And Maintaining The Fire

    Building, starting and maintaining the fire : DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR FOCUS FIREPLACE TO AVOID OVER-FIRING. DO NOT BUILD A FIRE OUTSIDE THE GRATE. Build the fire without elevating it, directly on the hearth, in the center area of the integrale grate (gigafocus only).

  • Page 21: G) Protective Glove And Separable Handle

    Protective glove and separable handle : The use of the focus special protective glove supplied with our models is required upon handling the separable handle, damper, fresh air controls, etc. The separable handle must be hung to the hearth edge.

  • Page 22: D) Directions And Reasons For Cleaning Glass (Gigafocus Only)

    For continued use of the touch-up paint can following its initial usage, invert the focus can (spray head down) and spray into a balled up newspaper until the can sprays clear. Clean the spray can bottom with a dry rag and store out of the reach of children.
  • Page 23 Replacement parts: DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. For ordering replacement parts, please contact the focus North American exclusive importer : European Home 30 Log Bridge Road Building 300 – Suite 303 Middleton, MA 01949 T: 781-324-8383 - Separable handle :...
  • Page 24 - Neofocus removable ash drawer : - Neofocus ash drawer cast iron grate : - Gigafocus Spark-guard: - Néofocus Spark-guard : - Gigafocus integral grate : - Gigafocus screen printed glass panel : Giga 1700 pyroceramic glass: Giga 1500 pyroceramic glass: Thickness 5/32"...

  • Page 25: Warranty

    6 – WARRANTY: All of our focus models are guaranteed against any defect in design, construction, or manufacture, and guaranteed to function properly for 5 years from date of order. Our product guarantees are applicable only when our fireplaces have been installed with respect to all local building codes and with strict attention to the technical details outlined in our Plan Study as well as our installation, maintenance, and userʼs manuals.
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  • Page 27 Appendix. How to determine if alternate floor protection materials are acceptable. All floor protection must be non-combustible (i.e., metals, brick, stone, mineral fiber boards, etc.). Any organic materials (i.e., plastics, wood paper products, etc.) are combustible and must not be used. The floor protection specified includes some form of thermal designation such as R-value (thermal resistance) or k-factor (thermal conductivity).
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