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- Page 1 Owner's Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation • Maintenance • Installation FOCUS 250 Keep these instructions for future use. Industrial Chimney Company Inc. 400 J.-F. Kennedy, St-Jerome, QC, Canada, J7Y 4B7 Telephone: (450) 565-6336 RSF-IIF250 – 2018-06 www.icc-rsf.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
We have designed your new FOCUS 250 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, then follow the guidelines for operation and maintenance. -
Page 3: Safety First Do' And Dont'
If you choose to use them, do not use more than one at a time. 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. FOCUS 250 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 4: O Ptions
THE COMBUSTION CONTROL SYSTEM Since the door is sealed, all combustion air must come through the FOCUS 250's primary air control. For the first few days, it is best to operate the fireplace with the primary air control fully open (handle pushed to the far right). -
Page 5: U Nit D Imensions And C Learances
UNIT DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Figure 1 Unit Dimensions and Clearances FOCUS 250 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 6 Refer to the "Installation: Mantel" section for particulars. FOCUS 250 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 7: Operation A Ir C Ontrols
OPERATION AIR CONTROLS All the FOCUS 250 air controls are located below the door (see Figure 2 and Figure 3). Combustion Air Control Unlike most open fireplaces, RSF fireplaces don’t have flue dampers. Instead, the system is sealed by closing the door, and... -
Page 8: Burn Time V. Heat Output
Fast burning fires (lots of air) go through much more wood than slow burning fires. To get the most out of your FOCUS 250 fireplace, adjust the combustion air control lever at the appropriate time. If the fire seems to be burning too quickly, turn the air down. If the fire is smoldering and there are no visible flames, turn the air up. -
Page 9: R Efueling
Check the chimney for creosote buildup every week or so until experience shows how often you need to clean it. A buildup of ¼" or more should be cleaned before more creosote accumulates. Close the fireplace door prior to sweeping. Use an 7" round brush. FOCUS 250 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 10: Disposal Of Ashe
Repeat this procedure along all sides of the door. The most important factor for controlling the burn rate of the FOCUS 250 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. -
Page 11: Installation
LOCATION Your FOCUS 250 fireplace may be installed in many different ways (see Figure 4) 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 5). - Page 12 Cold air trap (optional) Outside Air Inlet (refer to text for particulars) Figure 5 FOCUS 250 General Installation ❖ WARNING: IF THIS FIREPLACE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE CAN RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND CLEARANCES. DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS.
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Page 13: C Eiling C Learance
Table 1 (C). UNPACKING YOUR FOCUS 250 Make sure to remove, from the top of the fireplace, the two wood pieces (2"x4") that are glued to the top. -
Page 14: S Ecuring The F Ireplace In P Lace
7. Insert the outside air elbow into the support (see Figure 9) and install this assembly onto the fireplace, using at least two of the Figure 9 Installing the outside air elbow screws that were removed previously but do not tighten it yet. FOCUS 250 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 15 This fireplace is certified for use with 7" ICC Model EXCEL chimney only. Please refer to Table 1 (D-E) for the minimum and maximum chimney heights permitted with the FOCUS 250 fireplace. We recommend that the minimum height be increased by approximately 6" for every 1000' elevation above sea level.
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Page 16: O Ffset C Himney
Install the fireplace and chimney as described earlier. When you require an elbow, proceed as follows: 1. Install the required elbow. Turn it in the desired direction, and fasten it to the chimney length with the three metal screws provided at the joints. FOCUS 250 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 17 If the chimney is enclosed once outside of the house, do not install the outside plate of the angled wall insulated radiation shield. Refer to the angled wall insulated radiation shield installation sheets for more detailed installations instructions. FOCUS 250 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 18: C Hase E Nclosure
REMEMBER: Check local codes concerning installation requirements and restrictions in your area. MASONRY CHIMNEY Installing your FOCUS 250 fireplace with a masonry chimney Figure 13 Chimney Installed with a Chase still requires using EXCEL chimney from the top of the... -
Page 19: F Raming
The enclosure walls can be framed with any suitable materials (2x4 or 2x6 studs, plywood, gypsum board, etc.). Because of the high heat output potential of the FOCUS 250, combustible materials must NOT go closer to the fireplace than the standoffs, top, back and sides. -
Page 20: H Earth E Xtension
BENEATH THE HEARTH EXTENSION If the FOCUS 250 is installed on a non-combustible floor, the spark guard is needed to cover the legs of the fireplace. The L-shape spark guard provided will not only protect against sparks and small embers that may fall at the very front of the fireplace but it will also close the front of the legs and support the facing materials. -
Page 21: D Oor H Andle I Nstallation
7. Continue by installing the 2 bottom refractory bricks in the firebox (6 on the left and 7 on the right). 8. Finally, install the front refractory brick (8). These refractory have been designed specifically for the FOCUS 250 and no modifications are required to ensure a proper fit. - Page 22 Figure 16 Refractory Bricks Installation Figure 17 Right Side Refractory Bricks Installation FOCUS 250 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 23: Listing Label
The listing label is attached with a cable to the right of the bottom louver. Simply use a hook through the bottom louver, at its extreme right, to pull out the listing label and be able to read it. FOCUS 250 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 24: Complete Options List
Intake Duct (necessary for FO-CIF) ✓ FO-CIF Inline Fan (needs also FO-CID) FO-DUCT5 Insulated Duct 5 feet FO-GRK5 Gasket Replacement Kit - FOCUS 250 FO-FDM7 Masonry Chimney Adapter 7" ✓ FO-HD Heat Dump Kit FO-INT Outside Air Kit 4" Diameter... -
Page 25: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only genuine RSF parts. The use of any substitutes will void the warranty and may put your safety at risk. FOCUS 250 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 26: Limited Warranty
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.
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