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Gyrofocus
Design Installation & Operating Manual v.6.1 EN
Tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. and approved to
ULC-S610-M87 (A1998), UL 737-1996 And ULC S627-00
US EPA exempt
this document was packed with the appliance.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
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  • Page 1 Gyrofocus Design Installation & Operating Manual v.6.1 EN Tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. and approved to ULC-S610-M87 (A1998), UL 737-1996 And ULC S627-00 US EPA exempt this document was packed with the appliance. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE Page 1 of 22...
  • 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) Connector f ) Fresh air intake g) Clearances to combustibles 3 – INSTALLATION a) Included parts, materials and required tools for installation b) Options c) Assembly details 4 –...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    THEY SHOULD BE STRICTLY OBSERVED. Thank you for choosing focus fireplaces. Appliance designation: gyrofocus Manufacturer: focus - atelier dominique imbert – le fort – 34380 viols le fort – France. 2 – SPECIFICATIONS: - NOT FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION!
  • Page 4 a) Characteristics: • Hearth 1.25m (49-7/32-inch) diameter; weight 97 kg (214 lbs) • Flue diameter: 219 mm (8-3/8-inch) ; length custom-made • Flue weight: 16kg per meter (10,6 lbs per foot) • Standard plate weight of 19 kg (42 lbs) •...
  • Page 5: B) Roof Outlet Requirement

    DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE! Gyrofocus requirement: the total length of flue (inside + outside) must be 14 feet minimum (17 feet for an installation less than 3 miles from the ocean or if a 30°...
  • Page 6: D) Structural Requirement

    IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONSULT WITH AN ENGINEER OR ARCHITECT FOR YOUR PROJECT. e) Connector: Connectors are all non-insulated chimney parts including focus black flue, focus universal adaptor and the chimney manufacturer single wall slip adaptor. 8" To avoid heat traps the chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed space, or a floor, or ceiling.
  • Page 7: F) Fresh Air Intake

    Fresh air intake: For optimum functioning, focus recommends a fresh air intake in the room (ideally under of the fire). We recommend deflect-O A0684 semi rigid aluminium duct. Minimum fresh air intake size: fresh air intake 31 in Ø 6"...
  • Page 8: G) Clearances To Combustibles

    g) Clearances to combustibles: • Floor protection: ROTATING VERSION REQUIRE 16 INCHES (US) OR 18 INCHES (CANADA) OF FLOOR PROTECTION ON ALL SIDES (360°). FIXED VERSION REQUIRE 16 INCHES (US) OR 18 INCHES (CANADA) ON THE FRONT AND TO EXTEND 8 INCHES ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES AS WELL AS FOR THE BACK SIDE.
  • Page 9 • Clearances to walls: CAUTION: THE DISTANCE TO A COMBUSTIBLE WALL MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 30 inches. PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DEATH CAN OCCUR IF THIS DISTANCE IS NOT MAINTAINED. DRYWALL PRODUCTS LINED WITH PAPER SUCH AS SHEETROCK ARE COMBUSTIBLE. CLEARANCES AS INDICATED FURTHER APPLY.
  • Page 10: Installation

    Included parts, materials and required tools for installation: -Appliance and designated parts are the fire box, anchor plate, black steel flue pipe, focus kit (heat protective glove, mounting gloves, can of touch-up paint, ash removal hatch), and insulating washers.
  • Page 11: C) Assembly Details

    c) Assembly details: - 1 - stainless steel chimney system plate setup and connection: Page 11 of 22...
  • Page 12 - flue attachment to anchor plate: - order in which to tightening the plate screws (to secure progressively) : Page 12 of 22...
  • Page 13 - 3 – junction sleeve detail: Note: the junction sleeves are provided only when the floor to ceiling height in the room requires several focus pipe in several parts. (you may not find a junction sleeve on 9 feet or less ceiling height)
  • Page 14 - 4 – rotating mechanism detail: Page 14 of 22...
  • Page 15: 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 gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or « freshen up » a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.
  • Page 16: E) Before Lighting Your First Fire

    - to clean off (with a damp sponge and/or a dry cloth) any dirt collected during transport or installation. Actual scratches on painted designs can be retouched solely with the expressly provided focus can. If this is necessary, ventilate the area thouroughly before lighting your fire to disperse any fumes generated in the spraying process..
  • Page 17: F) Building, Starting And Maintaining The Fire

    Do not touch the damper handle without protection when a fire is operating. The gyrofocus damper has four positions. The obturant disc is in the same direction as the handle: when the handle is vertical, the damper is fully open.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    CAUTION: CHEMICAL SWEEP NOT PERMITTED: ONLY MECHANICAL SWEEP ALLOWED! Refering to focus black steel flue : it must absolutly be swept with a nylon brush. Never use metal brushes! Damage caused from non-observance of this caution is not covered under the focus limited warranty.
  • Page 19 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 20: D) Replacement Parts

    Replacement parts: 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 - Cast iron grate : - Vermiculite part :...
  • Page 21: 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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