RSF Woodburning Fireplaces PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Residential Factory Built Fireplace
Operation • Maintenance • Installation
PEARL 3600
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-IIPRL3600 – 2020-07

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation • Maintenance • Installation PEARL 3600 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-IIPRL3600 – 2020-07...
  • Page 2 Study your manual to be sure that the installation is correct, then follow the guidelines for operation and maintenance. We at RSF Woodburning Fireplaces congratulate you on your choice of the PEARL3600, and are confident that you have purchased a fireplace that is simply, the best.
  • Page 3: Safety First

    DO NOT BURN: DRIFTWOOD, TREATED WOOD, COAL, GARBAGE, OR PLASTIC Do not use construction scraps (e.g. 2x4 or plywood scraps) as your only supply of fuel as you can overheat and seriously damage the fireplace. See Fuel section for more details. PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 4: General Specifications

    (unvented or vented) into this fireplace. Do not install a gas log lighter because the heat produced by the fireplace will permanently damage the gas log lighter. PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 5: Unit Dimensions And Clearances

    Distance from the side standoff to the side of the firebox opening: ” For the mantel shelf clearance Distance from the fireplace base to the top of the firebox opening: 25 ¼” Figure 1 Unit Dimensions PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 6 Minimum height of a combustible mantel shelf above the top of the firebox opening: to the bottom of the combustible mantel (refer to the "Installation: See Table 2 Mantel" section for particulars) Maximum depth of a combustible mantel post See Table 3 PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 7: General Installation

    This will reduce the possibility of scratches, vandalism, or damage to the finish caused by drywall dust, muriatic acid, plaster, cement, paint or any other harmful spray or liquid. Flashing and Roof Radiation Shield *see page 15, paragraph 4 & 5 for details Figure 3 PEARL3600 General Installation PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 8 72" 38 1/2" The Heat Dump Option will require at least12" additional space on the 12" selected side. Ensure adequate space is planned. 24 1/2" 38 1/2" Figure 4 PEARL3600 Framing Examples PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 9: Ceiling Clearance

    2x4 wood 45° framing Bend Crease Back Shield Figure 5 Top Standoff Installation NOTHING CAN BE PLACED BELOW THE HEADER SUPPORTS OF THE TOP STANDOFF WHETHER COMBUSTIBLE OR NOT. THE SPACE MUST REMAIN EMPTY. PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 10: Outside Air Duct

    OUTSIDE AIR DUCT The use of outside air is not required unless specified by local building codes. The Pearl 3600 includes a Below Floor Above Floor Example rotating elbow that connects to the bottom of the unit Example and can exit in any direction.
  • Page 11: Finishing Around The Fireplace

     WARNING Gypsum boards or any other combustible material cannot touch the casing of the fireplace. Only non- combustible material such as cement board can touch the fireplace casing. PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 12 Thin Facing (< 1", including the drywall) direct contact to the fireplace casing Note: Framing shown is based on the recommended framing in Figure 4. Thick Facing (≥ 1") Figure 10 Framing Alignment Examples – Top Views PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 13 Table 3 Mantel Post Clearance Mantel Post depth in front of the Minimum distance from the side of facing of the fireplace the fireplace opening. 0" to 3" 9" 3” – 7.5” 10” 7.5-12” 11” PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 14: Chimney Installation

     WARNING: A radiation shield must be installed at each floor where the chimney passes through. 3. Place the first length of chimney on the fireplace. Secure the chimney length to the fireplace with the three screws provided. Assemble the rest of the chimney. PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 15: Offset Chimney

    (XM-6EWRSI30 or XM-6EWRSI45) must be used wherever the chimney passes through a combustible exterior wall. Make sure you have enough ceiling height. If not, you might want to consider installing the fireplace in an outside chase. PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 16 Offset Roof Support Radiation Shield 3 Metal Screws in Each Joint *Refer to text to determine the appropriate flashing Figure 13 Offset Chimney Installation Example Figure 14 Offset Chimney Through a Wall Example PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 17: Chase Enclosure

    FO-FDM7  NOTE: If the ceiling is high enough, FO-FDM6 you can install one or more EXCEL chimney lengths directly on the fireplace before the elbow. Figure 16 Connection to a Masonry Chimney PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 18: Hearth Extension

    Refer to Table 1 (G-H) for the depth and width that the hearth protection should extend beyond the front and both sides of the door opening (see Figure 1). There is no minimum thickness required for the hearth extension. PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 19 More than 2 1/2" 2 1/2" or less Non- Z-Shaped Spark Right Angle Combustible Guard (not Flooring Spark Guard provided) (not provided)  NOTE: Custom-made spark guards are site built. Figure 17 Hearth Requirements PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 20: Refractory Brick Installation

    4. Finally, install the two front refractory bricks (6, 7). These refractory bricks have been designed specifically for the PEARL3600 and no modifications are required to ensure a proper fit. Figure 18 Refractory Bricks Installation PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 21: Operation

    If the fireplace is connected to outside air, the Outside Air Control should be set in the Open position when it is in use. Figure 20 Outside Air Control Location PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 22  WARNING: Do not use a grate or elevate the fire.  WARNING: Make sure to keep the fire behind the front step. Replace the logs if they fall against the glass. PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 23: First Fires

    • wait about 20 minutes after reloading before you start the blower again if you have the combustion air control set to anything between half-way to maximum. PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 24: Improving Efficiency

    Inspect the secondary air tubes in the top of the fireplace to ensure they are in good condition. An unwanted • hole in the secondary air tubes can bring additional unwanted air into the fireplace. PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    A word of caution: although heat will not break the glass, impact can. Be careful not to hit the glass. The glass is made from 5mm thick ceramic. PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 26: Door Adjustment

     NOTE: An improperly adjusted door seal can have a significant effect on the performance durability fireplace. A poorly adjusted door can result in reduced efficiency, over firing, excessive wood consumption Figure 23 Door Adjustment premature fireplace failure. PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 27: Listing Label

    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. PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 28: Complete Options List

    COMPLETE OPTIONS LIST PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 29 PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 30: 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. Will be available soon. Contact your RSF dealer. PEARL 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
  • Page 31: Limited Warranty

    • 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. Incidental or consequential damages are not covered by this warranty.

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