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ERGOFOCUS ____ DESIGN INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL Tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. and approved to ULC-S610-M87 (A1998), UL 737-1996 and ULC S627-00 US EPA exempt Report Number : 304-F-04-2 This document was packed with the appliance. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE...
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 Specifications room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result.
• Using make-shift compromises during installation can cause damage. Such installation is not covered under focus limited warranty. • When this room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions.
Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance! Ergofocus requirement : the floor to top of chimney must be 14 feet minimum (5 m) or 17 feet (5,2 m) for an installation less than 3 miles from the ocean or if a 30° elbow is necessary). Elbows should not be more inclined than 30°(USA) or 45°...
The support of the anchor plate (roof structure, slab, etc.) Must be sized in congruence with the fireplace static and dynamic charges. The size calculation for the support is not the responsibility of focus or its affiliates. It is your responsibility to consult with an engineer or architect for your project.
Specifications CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES A. 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.
Specifications combustible wall mur combustible 38’’ 965 mm 360° rotation fireplace Foyer pivotant à 360° D. WALL CLEARANCE WITH OPTIONAL ROTATION RESTRICTOR IMPORTANT combustible wall mur combustible Manufacturer specifications: • When placed close to a non- combustible wall leave minimum 4”...
Installation INCLUDED PARTS, MATERIALS AND REQUIRED TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION • Appliance and designated parts are the fire box, anchor plate, steel flue pipe, focus kit (protective glove, mounting gloves, can of touch-up paint, ash removal hatch), and insulating washers. • Required tools: drill, M8 allen key, level, screwdrivers, M12 key, scaffolding (up to underceiling height), refractory compound.
D. 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...
Operating instructions CAUTION Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns. 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.
• 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 paint. If this is necessary, ventilate the area thouroughly before lighting your fire to disperse any fumes generated in the spraying process.
The ergofocus damper has four positions. The damper is in the same direction as the handle: when the handle is vertical, the damper is fully open. Handle can rotate at 30°, 60° and 90° (horizontal : closed). In closed position the damper obturates by 75% the flue section.
Chemical sweep not permitted: only mechanical sweep allowed. The focus steel flue, stainless steel flue liner or insulated flue chimney system absolutly must be swept with a nylon head sweeper. Never use metal head sweepers! Damage caused from non-observance of this caution is not covered under focus...
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.
(wood or metal installation) to support the weight of the fireplace and flue. Components : La plaque de suspension réglable Focus est conçue pour être utilisée sur des chevrons ou des structures ayant une inclinaison comprise entre zéro et quarante-cinq degrés.
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Annex The steps of installation and cutting of the adjustable sus- pension plate are as follows: 1 - Place support collar between the mounting bars. Tighten bolts using supplied nuts and lock washers. 2 - Mount this assembly in the ceiling or roof. 3 - Install the drum inside the support collar from below.