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- Page 1 Owner's Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation • Maintenance • Installation FOCUS 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-IIF3600 – 2021-09...
- Page 2 We have designed your new FOCUS 3600 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.
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Page 3: Safety First
The creosote vapors can condense in the relatively cool chimney of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. FOCUS 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 4: General Specifications
MANDATORY FIREPLACE OPTIONS A choice of trim is required to complete the installation and finishing of the FOCUS 3600 Straight Trim (for heavier masonry) FO-F3600ST The Straight Trim projects straight out the front opening of the fireplace by ¾”... - Page 5 (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. FOCUS 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 6: 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: ” Figure 1 Unit Dimensions FOCUS 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 7 Minimum height of a combustible mantel shelf above the top of the firebox opening: to the bottom of the combustible mantel (refer to the “MANTEL” See Table 2 section for particulars) Maximum depth of a combustible mantel post See Table 3 FOCUS 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 8: 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 Chimney Installation, paragraph 4 & 5 Figure 3 FOCUS 3600 General Installation FOCUS 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 9 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). Your FOCUS 3600 fireplace may be installed in many different ways (see Figure 4) without any special floor reinforcement.
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Page 10: Ceiling Clearance
NOTHING CAN BE PLACED BELOW THE HEADER SUPPORTS OF THE TOP STANDOFF WHETHER COMBUSTIBLE OR NOT. THE SPACE MUST REMAIN EMPTY. Air Space 2x4 wood 45° framing Bend Crease Back Shield Figure 5 Top Standoff Installation FOCUS 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 11: Outside Air Duct
Example Example by local building codes or it is installed in a mobile home. The FOCUS 3600 includes a rotating elbow that connects to the bottom of the unit and can exit in any direction. Use an insulated aluminium flexible duct rated at over 200°... -
Page 12: Finishing Around The Fireplace
Figure 8 Screw Locations The minimum size of a non-combustible facing is shown in Figure 9. Figure 9 Minimum Requirements for Non-combustible Facing FOCUS 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 13 Mandatory Trim Installation A choice of trim is required to complete the finishing of the FOCUS 3600. You have two choices in trim, both trims install in the same manner using the rivets provided. Removing the door may be necessary to install all the rivets provided (see Figure 10).
- Page 14 This fireplace is certified for use with 6" ICC Model EXCEL chimney only. Please refer to Table 1 (D-E) for the minimum and maximum chimney heights permitted with the FOCUS 3600 fireplace. We recommend that the minimum height be increased by approximately 6" for every 1000' elevation above sea level.
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Page 15: Chimney Installation
• In Canada: 45°. • • Maximum number of elbows: four, resulting in two offsets and returns. Install the fireplace and chimney as described earlier. When you require an elbow, proceed as follows: FOCUS 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 16 Roof Support Radiation Shield 3 Metal Screws in Each Joint * Refer to the text to determine the appropriate flashing Figure 14 Offset Chimney Installation Example Figure 15 Offset Chimney Through a Wall Example FOCUS 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 17: Chase Enclosure
REMEMBER: Check local codes concerning installation requirements and restrictions in your area. MASONRY CHIMNEY Installing your FOCUS 3600 fireplace with a masonry chimney still requires using EXCEL chimney from the top of the fireplace to where it will connect to a listed liner that will *Refer to text to determine the appropriate flashing run up inside the masonry chimney (see Figure 17). -
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. FOCUS 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 19 BENEATH THE HEARTH EXTENSION If the FOCUS 3600 is installed on a non-combustible floor the spark guard specified below is not required. Install the spark guard provided (5" x 36" piece of sheet metal) halfway under the fireplace and halfway under the hearth extension and centered on the door opening.
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Page 20: Mobile Home Requirements
3. Then install the bottom refractory brick (5). 4. Finally, install the two front refractory bricks (6, 7). These refractory bricks have been designed specifically for the FOCUS 3600 and no modifications are required to ensure a proper fit. Figure 21 Refractory Bricks Installation... -
Page 21: Operation
You can order a new door gasket from your retailer with the part code FO-GRK5. Outside Air Control The FOCUS 3600 is designed to use outside air for combustion. A shutter located behind the bottom louver will open or close the flow of air from outside into the fireplace. - Page 22 2 minutes and then close the door completely. The fire should continue to burn. If it looks like it wants to smolder, crack the door open for another minute or two before closing it again. The amount of time to keep the door slightly FOCUS 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 23: First Fires
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 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 24: Improving Efficiency
Fast burning fires (lots of air) go through much more wood than slow burning fires. To get the most out of your FOCUS 3600 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 25: Maintenance
The ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal. FOCUS 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 26: General Cleaning
Repeat this procedure along all sides of the door. The most important factor for controlling the burn rate of the FOCUS 3600 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 27 Figure 26 Door Latch Adjustment Figure 27 Door Hinge Adjustment FOCUS 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 28: 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. FOCUS 3600 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 29: Complete Options List
Insulated Duct 5 feet FO-VGC Contemporary Grill for FO-V2 FO-GRK5 Gasket Replacement Kit FO-HB9 Internal Blower Kit FO-FDM6 Masonry Chimney Adapter 6" FO-HD Heat Dump Kit FO-INT Outside Air Kit 4" Diameter FOCUS 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. FOCUS 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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