We have designed your new DELTA FUSION 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, and then follow the guidelines for operation and maintenance.
6. DO have at least one smoke detector on each level of the house and at least one carbon monoxide detector. 7. DO read the section about MOVING THE DELTA FUSION before you begin the installation. 8. To avoid glass breakage, DO NOT slam the fireplace door.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS The DELTA FUSION fireplace offers more than 500 sq. inches of pure fire viewing which defines it as a "Fireplace" under the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2015 regulations. It is also environmentally friendly, and meets the 2020 United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) particulate emission standard with crib wood at an emission rate of 1.3 grams per hour.
13 ½" For the mantel shelf clearance Distance from the fireplace base to the top of the firebox opening: " Figure 1 Unit Dimensions and Clearances DELTA FUSION Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Minimum distance of combustible materials above the fireplace facing from the firebox opening (other than the combustible mantel shelf, see J and K above): 38 ½" (978 mm) includes framing and wall surface. DELTA FUSION Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
Fast burning fires (lots of air) go through much more wood than slow burning fires. The DELTA FUSION burns at a fixed rate depending on the heat inside the firebox. It will burn quickly during light up and then gradually slow down to offer the best efficiency and emissions reduction.
ADJUSTING THE BURN RATE The DELTA FUSION is designed to optimize efficiency at all times. Since there are no user controls to adjust the burn rate, the easiest method is to learn how many logs you need at a time for the amount of heat you require. In...
If the ashes are disposed of by burial, or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. GENERAL CLEANING The high heat paint can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. Use a mild detergent and water. Do not use abrasive cleaners. DELTA FUSION Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
Repeat this procedure along all sides of the door. The most important factor for controlling the burning rate of the DELTA FUSION is a good seal on 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.
Be careful the panel is quite heavy and could crush toes or damage wood flooring is dropped. Figure 2 Top Louver, Bottom Louver and Side Decorative Facings Attachment DELTA FUSION Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
NOTE: If using an Eskelera a 2 x 4 will have to be placed between the two forks before using. LOCATION Your DELTA FUSION fireplace may be installed in many different ways (see Figure 3) without any special floor reinforcement. We recommend that you take the time to plan your entire installation (fireplace, chimney, and options) before beginning the actual installation (refer to Figure 4).
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Use the provided framing guide to frame at 90° against the side of the fireplace. Use the optional 45° framing guide (FO-FDS45) if you want to finish the wall as a continuity of the angled facing. See "Framing Guides installation" section for more information regarding both framing guides. Figure 3 Framing Examples DELTA FUSION Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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(L) and text for particulars) 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 4 General Installation DELTA FUSION Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
The rest of the enclosure walls (side(s) and back) can be framed with any suitable materials (2x4 or 2x6 studs, plywood, gypsum board, etc.). Make sure to respect all combustible materials clearances specified in Table 1. Figure 6 Framing above the Fireplace DELTA FUSION Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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 height permitted with the DELTA FUSION fireplace. We recommend that the minimum height be increased by approximately 6" for every 1000' elevation above sea level.
Ceiling Clearance (see as shown in Figure 8. Table 1 (C)) ❖ WARNING: A RADIATION SHIELD MUST BE INSTALLED AT EACH FLOOR WHERE THE CHIMNEY PASSES THROUGH. Figure 8 General Chimney Installation DELTA FUSION Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Insulated Wall shield chimney is not Radiation enclosed to the Shield roof (30° or 45°) Figure 9 Offset Chimney Installation Example Figure 10 Offset Chimney Through a Wall Example DELTA FUSION Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
Figure 11 Chimney Installed with a Chase vapor sealed and sheathed with a fire rated gypsum Enclosure Example board (see Figure 11). We strongly recommend this procedure for all installations to prevent cold drafts from DELTA FUSION Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
MASONRY CHIMNEY Installing your DELTA FUSION fireplace with a masonry chimney still requires using EXCEL chimney from the top of the fireplace to the wall where it will connect to a listed liner that will run up inside the masonry chimney (see Figure 12).
(see Figure 1). There is no minimum thickness required for the hearth extension. BENEATH HEARTH EXTENSION Fireplace If the DELTA FUSION is installed on a non- Non- combustible floor, the spark guard specified below is Combustible not required.
REFRACTORY BRICK INSTALLATION The refractory bricks for the DELTA FUSION fireplace are installed in the fireplace at the factory. If, for any reason they need to be replaced, the following order should be observed (see Figure 14). To remove any of the refractory bricks, just follow the installation procedure in the reverse sequence.
This warranty does not apply if the installation does not conform to the installation requirements in the owner’s manual. RSF Woodburning Fireplaces is free of liability for any damages caused by the appliance, as well as material and labor charges incurred in the removal or re-installation of any RSF Woodburning Fireplaces fireplace under this warranty.