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- Page 1 Owner's Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation • Maintenance • Installation PEARL 3600B 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-IIPRL3600B_C_2025-02...
- Page 2 We have designed your new PEARL 3600B 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
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 3600B Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 4: General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS The PEARL 3600B is environmentally friendly and meets the Canadian CSA B415.1:22 Performance testing of solid-biofuel-burning heating appliances particulate emission standard with crib wood at an average emission rate of 1.7 grams per hour. It also has an optimal efficiency of 75.3%. This has been established using the lower heating value of the wood, under the best burning conditions and using CSA B415.1:22 calculations. -
Page 5: Unit Dimensions And Clearances
(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. UNIT DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES PEARL 3600B Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 6 ” For the mantel shelf clearance Distance from the fireplace base to the top of the firebox opening: 27” Figure 1 Unit Dimensions Figure 2 Unit Clearances Table 1 Unit Dimensions and Clearances PEARL 3600B Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 7: General Installation
NOTE: We recommend that you remove the door until after all finishing work is completed around the fireplace. 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. PEARL 3600B Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 8 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 PEARL 3600B fireplace may be installed in many different ways (see Figure 4) without any special floor reinforcement.
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Page 9: Ceiling Clearance
Because of the high heat output potential of the PEARL 3600B, combustible materials must NOT go closer to the fireplace than the standoffs, top, back and sides. The framing dimensions are larger than required for ease of installation. -
Page 10: Securing The Fireplace In Place
DO NOT fill the gap between the fireplace and the standoff with insulation or any other material; it will be covered with the finishing material. 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 3600B Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 11: Outside Air Duct
The use of outside air is not required unless specified by local building codes or it is installed in a mobile home. The Pearl 3600B includes a rotating elbow that connects to the bottom of the unit and can exit in any direction. -
Page 12: Finishing Around The Fireplace
DUCT IN A WAY THAT WOULD RESTRICT THE COMBUSTION AIRFLOW. FINISHING AROUND THE FIREPLACE The decorative faceplate of the PEARL 3600B fireplace is not meant to be covered, it is meant to be admired. DO NOT cover the decorative faceplate of the fireplace or any of its louvers. - Page 13 Figure 9 Minimum Requirements for Non-combustible Facing Material Thickness The PEARL 3600B can be finished in multiple ways 1. Simply surrounding it with cement board and painting it to provide a flat facing look. 2. Thin facing materials such as ceramic tiles that are less than 1" thick, including the adhesive coat.
- Page 14 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 3600B Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 15: Chimney Installation
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 PEARL 3600B fireplace. We recommend that the minimum height be increased by approximately 6" for every 1000' elevation above sea level. -
Page 16: Offset Chimney
If the chimney is enclosed once outside of the house, do not install the outside plate of the angled wall insulated radiation shield. Refer to the angled wall insulated radiation shield installation sheets for more detailed installations instructions. PEARL 3600B Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 17 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 3600B Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 18: Chase Enclosure
REMEMBER: Check local codes concerning installation requirements and restrictions in your area. MASONRY CHIMNEY Installing your PEARL 3600B fireplace with a masonry *Refer to text to determine the appropriate flashing chimney still requires using EXCEL chimney from the top of... -
Page 19: 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 3600B Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 20 BENEATH THE HEARTH EXTENSION If the PEARL 3600B is installed on a non-combustible floor, the cement board and the spark guard specified below are 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 21: 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 PEARL 3600B and no modifications are required to Figure 20 Refractory Bricks Installation ensure a proper fit. -
Page 22: Operation
You can order a new door gasket from your retailer with the part code FO-GRK9. Outside Air Control The PEARL 3600B is designed to use outside air for combustion. A shutter located behind the bottom louver (Figure 24) will open or close the flow of air from outside into the fireplace. - Page 23 We recommend the second method which consists of preparing your fire in a top-down fashion. This will make for a faster start and a cleaner burn while starting. Build your fire behind the front bricks to avoid spillage during reloading. PEARL 3600B Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 24: First Fires
When the moisture has dissipated, the bricks will turn white. Unlike cast iron stoves, there is no need to cure the fireplace itself by starting with small fires and progressively larger ones. Feel free to light a large fire from the very start. PEARL 3600B Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 25: Improving Efficiency
This fireplace combustion system reduces the amount of CO emitted out the chimney. Exposure to the gases in closed or confined areas can be dangerous. Make sure PEARL 3600B Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Problems
Fast burning fires (lots of air) go through much more wood than slow burning fires. To get the most out of your PEARL 3600B 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 27: Disposal Of Ashes
You can touch up the face of the PEARL 3600B with Stove Bright Metallic Black high temperature paint which is available at most fireplaces dealers. Follow the directions outlined on the spray can. DO NOT attempt to paint the fireplace while it is still warm. -
Page 28: Door Adjustment
Repeat this procedure along all sides of the door. The most important factor for controlling the burn rate of the PEARL 3600B is a good seal on the door gasket. If the door gasket is worn or damaged to the... -
Page 29: 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 3600B Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 30: Complete Options List
COMPLETE OPTIONS LIST PEARL 3600B Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 31 PEARL 3600B Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 32: 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 3600B Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 33: Limited Warranty
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.
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