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Filiofocus 1600 wall version Design Installation & Operating Manual v.5.1 EN Tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. and approved to ULC-S610-M87 (A1998), UL 737-2011 And ULC S627-00 Report Number: 304-F-10-2 US EPA exempt this document was packed with the appliance. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE...
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) Options c) Assembly details d) Stainless steel chimney systems : cover disc setup and connection...
THEY SHOULD BE STRICTLY OBSERVED. Thank you for choosing focus fireplaces. Appliance designation: filiofocus 1600 wall version Manufacturer: focus - atelier dominique imbert – le fort – 34380 viols le fort – France. 2 – SPECIFICATIONS: - NOT FOR MOBILE HOME OR EXTERIOR INSTALLATION!
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a) Characteristics: • Hearth 1.12 m (44-3/32-inch) diameter; weight : 170 kg (374 lbs) • Flue diameter : 219 mm (8-5/8-inch) ; length custom-made • Flue weight : 16 kg per meter (35 lbs per foot) • Cover disc with collar weight : 11 kg (24 lbs) •...
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE! Filiofocus 1600 wall version requirement: the floor to top of chimney length must be 17' minimum (20' for an installation less than 3 miles from the ocean or if a 30°...
RESPONSIBILITY TO CONSULT WITH AN ENGINEER OR ARCHITECT FOR YOUR PROJECT. e) Connectors: 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.
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. A lack of air intake may alarm smoke detectors. Duct maximum lenght : 30 feet. Guidance on how to seal at the penetration of the building envelope : Installation of the combustion air inlet system will require a 6”...
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• Insulated baseplate assembly details: Baseplate must be secured to the fireplace using 2 hexagon headless bolts. • Clearances to back wall: FIREPLACE MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ½" OFF THE BACK WALL IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN VENTILATION AND AIR CIRCULATION IN THIS AREA.
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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 to hearth glass: 3 feet. - Fire clearance to vinyl windows: refer to window technical specifications. CLEARANCES MAY ONLY BE REDUCED BY MEANS APPROVED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY.
Included parts, materials and required tools for installation: -Appliance and designated parts are : hearth, insulated baseplate, black steel flue pipe, 3 curved glass panels, cold handle, and focus kit (heat protective glove, mounting gloves, can of touch-up paint, manual).
d) stainless steel chimney system : cover disc setup and connection: - flue attachment to anchor plate: Hearth extentions must be installed only as illustrated Page 13 of 21...
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, engine oil, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or « freshen up » a fire in this heater.
SCREENS! e) Before lighting your first fire: 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. Actual scratches on painted designs can be retouched solely with the expressly provided focus can.
Protective glove and separable handle : The use of the focus special protective glove supplied with our models is required upon handling the cold handle, damper, fresh air controls, fire-dogs, etc. The separable handle must be hung to the side of the lower lip (see hereabove illustration).
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.
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.
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 - Fire-dogs :...
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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