Summary of Contents for European Home Focus OPTIFOCUS 1250
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OPTIFOCUS 1250 & 1750 ____ DESIGN INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL Tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. and approved to UL 737-2011 US EPA exempt Report Number : 0304WF019S This document was packed with the appliance. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE...
Table Introduction of contents 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. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions.
Specifications CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME. NOT FOR EXTERIOR INSTALLATION! DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK! NOT TO INSTALL WITH MASONRY CHIMNEY SYSTEM. DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM. • The authority having jurisdiction (such as municipal building department, fire department, fire prevention bureau, etc.) Should be consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit.
Specifications ROOF OUTLET REQUIREMENT CHIMNEY REQUIREMENT Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance! Optifocus requirement: the floor to top of chimney must be 16 feet minimum (5 m) or 19 feet (5,8 m) for an installation less than 3 miles from the ocean or if a 30°...
Specifications STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENT CAUTION THE SUPPORTS OF THIS UNIT (FLOOR AND WALL) MUST BE SIZED IN CONGRUENCE WITH THE FIREPLACE STATIC AND DYNAMIC CHARGES (WEIGHT). 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. CLEARANCES TO FLOOR AND CEILING Minimum floor to ceiling height: 8’ non combustible surface R ≥ 2.12 8’’ surface non combustible R ≥ 2.12 200 mm 16’’ / 40 cm 8’’ 200 mm wall non combustible surface R ≥ 2.12 surface non combustible R ≥...
Specifications C. CLEARANCES TO SIDE WALLS CAUTION THE DISTANCE TO A COMBUSTIBLE SIDE WALL MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 43” FROM THE GLASS PANEL OF THE FIREPLACE. PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DEATH CAN OCCUR IF THIS DISTANCE IS NOT MAINTAINED. DRYWALL PRODUCTS LINED WITH PAPER SUCH AS SHEETROCK ARE COMBUSTIBLE. CLEARANCES AS INDICATED FURTHER APPLY.
Installation INCLUDED PARTS, MATERIALS AND REQUIRED TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION • Appliance and designated parts are : hood, support bar (for installation purpose only), insulated hearth plate, steel flue pipe, 3 curved glass panels, cold handle, and focus kit (heat protective glove, mounting gloves, can of touch-up paint, manual). •...
Installation Un cracked or broken glass should be replaced. To remove a glass, take steps back from 5 to 4. Support bar to be removed Béquille devant être enlevé aprés installation STAINLESS STEEL CHIMNEY SYSTEM: COVER DISC SETUP AND CONNECTION class A insulated chimney pipe 8"...
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.
Operating instructions WARNING THE OPTIFOCUS HAS BEEN TESTED FOR USE WITH GLAZED SCREENS FULLY CLOSED. IF PANELS ARE LEFT PARTLY OPEN, GAS AND FLAME MAY BE DRAWN OUT OF THE FIREPLACE OPENING, CREATING RISKS FROM BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE INJURY, DO NOT INTEND TO REMOVE GLAZED SCREENS! BEFORE LIGHTING YOUR FIRST FIRE For all focus models it is necessary: •...
Operating instructions PROTECTIVE GLOVE The use of the focus special protective glove supplied with our models is required upon handling the cold handle, damper, fresh air controls, fire dogs, etc. DAMPER OPERATION AND USE Use of supplied cold handle tool or protective glove is recommended to operate the damper. Do not touch the damper handle without protection when a fire is operating.
Maintenance TAKING OUT THE ASHES CAUTION BE SURE THE FIRE IS OUT AND THE FIREPLACE BODY COLD BEFORE REMOVING ASHES! To remove ashes we recommend to remove the grate and use a brush and a shovel. Dispose of ashes in an appropriate ash container (not supplied).
Maintenance SURFACES The outer surfaces can be wiped with a soft, dry rag (making sure the metal is cool). CAUTION For continued use of the touch-up paint can following its initial usage, invert the focus can (spray head down) and spray into a balled up newspaper until the can sprays clear. Clean the spray can bottom with a dry rag and store out of the reach of children.
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.
Annex HOW TO DETERMINE IF ALTERNATE FLOOR PROTECTION MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTABLE All floor protection must be non-combustible (i.e., metals, brick, stone, mineral fiber boards, etc.). Any organic materials (i.e., plastics, wood paper products, etc.) are combustible and must not be used. The floor protection specified includes some form of thermal designation such as R-value (thermal resistance) or k-factor (thermal conductivity).
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