Summary of Contents for RSF Woodburning Fireplaces FOCUS 320 SBR
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Owner's Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation • Maintenance • Installation FOCUS 320 SBR Keep these instructions for future use. Industrial Chimney Company Inc. 400 J.-F. Kennedy, St-Jerome, QC, Canada, J7Y 4B7 Telephone: (450) 565-6336 www.icc-rsf.com RSF-IIF320SBR - 2019-09...
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We have designed your new FOCUS 320 SBR 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.
Use only firelogs that have been evaluated for fireplace use. In Canada, they should meet the requirements of ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 2115, Processed Solid Fuel Firelogs and Firestarter. Refer to the firelog warnings and caution markings on packaging prior to use. FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS The FOCUS 320 SBR is environmentally friendly and meets the 2020 United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) particulate emission standard with crib wood at an emission rate of 1.4 grams per hour. Using data from a crib wood EPA emission tests and using CSA B415.1-10 calculations, it has an efficiency of 66%.
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FDHB5-N) to your Louvered fireplace or the Inline Fan (FO-CIF) to your Clean Face fireplace. NOTE: The FOCUS 320 SBR is equipped with a floor shield to protect the floor under the fireplace. This floor shield is made of two parts: the front part is insulated; the back part is a single layered sheet metal. Both parts are screwed together and factory installed to cover the entire floor below the firebox.
29 3/4" on combustible hearth extension efer to able 1 and spark guard refer to able1 for minimum depth and text for particulars of hearth extension Figure 1 Unit Dimensions and Clearances FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Refer to the "Installation: Mantel" section for particulars. FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
Outside Air Control The FOCUS 320 SBR is designed to use outside air for combustion. Because outside air is generally colder and denser it will help to start the fire. In some cases, fresh air will help compensate for negative pressure problems within the house;...
The door should be opened slowly to keep smoke from spilling into your room. If you have a problem with smoke spillage, check to see that all kitchen and bathroom fans have been shut off. They can cause negative pressure in the house which pulls smoke out of the fireplace. FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
"Refractory Brick Installation" section for detailed instructions), then remove the front seondar air tube (remove the cutter-pin on the left) and then the baffle (see "Baffle" section for detailed instructions). Make sure to reinstall everything correctly after cleaning. FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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NOTE: An improperly adjusted door seal can have a significant effect on the performance and durability of the fireplace. A poorly adjusted door can result in reduced efficiency, over firing, excessive wood consumption and premature fireplace failure. FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
LOCATION Your FOCUS 320 SBR fireplace may be installed in many different ways (see Figure 2) 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 3 and Figure 4).
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(on both sides of the fireplace) Cold air trap (optional) Outside Air Inlet (refer to text for particulars) *Refer to text to determine the appropriate flashing Figure 3 Louvered FOCUS 320SBR General Installation FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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(on both sides of the fireplace) Cold air trap (optional) Outside Air Inlet (refer to text for particulars) *Refer to text to determine the appropriate flashing Figure 4 Clean Face Fireplace General Installation FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
The top standoff MUST be screwed centered to the top of the fireplace casing using the self-tapping screws provided. The side standoffs MUST be screwed to both sides of the fireplace casing using the self-tapping screws provided. FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
AROUND CORNERS, BE SURE TO PREVENT CRIMPING THE DUCT IN A WAY THAT WOULD RESTRICT THE COMBUSTION AIRFLOW. MANDATORY OPTIONS Do not forget to install the louvers (FO-F320SBRLB) or the Clean Face Option (FO-F2) along with the two required Gravity Vent Kits (FO-V2 or FO-V3). FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
Figure 7. ❖ WARNING: A RADIATION SHIELD MUST BE INSTALLED AT EACH FLOOR WHERE THE CHIMNEY PASSES THROUGH. If you have a cathedral ceiling, consider using our radiation shield for cathedral ceiling (XM-7ERSC). FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
3. Use another elbow to return the chimney to the vertical direction. 4. Install a wall support, or an offset support above each offset to support the weight of the chimney (elbows are not designed to support the chimney above an offset). FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
(see Figure 10). We strongly recommend this procedure for all installations to prevent cold drafts from originating in the fireplace enclosure. If you follow this procedure, we recommend that you do not insulate the wall above the front of the fireplace. FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
NBC or NFPA 211. If the masonry chimney is enclosed in drywall, openings will probably be required in order to verify clearances at all points. • The masonry chimney will only be used for the fireplace and no other appliance. FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Always respect the You may also completely cover the top of a Louvered fireplace standoffs FOCUS 320 SBR as long as you maintain all fireplace standoff clearances and the 2" clearances around the chased chimney. The 2" clearance around the chimney must be open from the fireplace up to the ceiling.
MANDATORY OPTIONS WITH THE CLEAN FACE When installing a Clean Face (FO-F2) on your FOCUS 320 SBR, you MUST install the intake duct (part of FO-F2) to provide sufficient air to the unit along with two Gravity Vent Kits (FO-V2 or FO-V3, sold separately) to provide an evacuation path for the heat.
REFRACTORY BRICK INSTALLATION The refractory bricks for the FOCUS 320 SBR fireplace are placed in the fireplace at the factory. If, for any reason, they should need to be replaced the following order should be observed (see Figure 14). To remove any of the refractory bricks, just remove the andirons and then follow the installation procedure in the reverse sequence.
LISTING LABEL The listing label is glued to the bottom of the fireplace. Just remove the bottom louver, the listing label is below the floor shield. FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
CONFIGURED OPTIONS LIST Clean Face FOCUS 320 SBR Required Optional Not available Clean Face Option FO-F2 FO-V2 (2) or Gravity Vent Kit FO-V3 (2) Inline Fan FO-CIF Blower – Central Heat FO-FDHB6-1* Heat Dump Kit FO-HD Rock Retainer Kit FO-KN...
Use only genuine RSF parts. The use of any substitutes will void the warranty and may put your safety at risk. Will be available soon. Please contact your RSF dealer if you need assitance. FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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.