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- Page 1 Owner's Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation • Maintenance • Installation FOCUS 3600Bi Insert 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-IIF3600Bi _C_ 2025-02...
- Page 2 We have designed your new FOCUS 3600Bi 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 chimney should be inspected periodically during the heating season to see if a creosote build-up has occurred. The presence in a chimney of soot or creosote in excess of 1/8" (3mm) thick will indicate the need for immediate cleaning, possible modification of burning procedures, and more frequent inspections. FOCUS 3600Bi Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 4: General Specifications
The internal blower plugs into a nearby outlet and does not require an electrician for setup. Backing Plate (FO-F3600INBP): If the original fireplace has an opening larger than the standard trim provided with the Focus 3600Bi Insert, an optional Backing Plate can be added to fill in the space. Without Backing Plate... -
Page 5: Unit Dimensions And Clearances
UNIT DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Figure 1 Unit Dimensions FOCUS 3600Bi Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 6 8" 8" Figure 2 Minimum Fireplace Dimensions Combustible Mantel Figure 3 Unit Clearances FOCUS 3600Bi Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 7: Chimney Height
6015' above sea level, your chimney should terminate at least 15' (or 18’ if using 5.5”) from the top of the fireplace if it is a straight chimney. FOCUS 3600Bi Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 8: Ceiling Clearance
Type 2 hearth pad is required Floor level installation Raised installation Raised installation with non-combustible step in front Figure 4 Hearth Extension Depth of Hearth Extension Canada 18” (457 mm) min. 18” (457 mm) min. FOCUS 3600Bi Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 9: General Installation
We recommend that you take the time to plan your entire installation before beginning the actual installation. Your FOCUS 3600Bi Insert is designed to be installed into a masonry wood burning fireplace. Dimensions and clearances are shown in Figure 1 and Table 1. -
Page 10: Installation Into A Masonry Fireplace
Focus 3600i Focus 3600Bi Figure 5 FOCUS 3600Bi General Installation INSTALLATION INTO A MASONRY FIREPLACE ❖ WARNING: This insert is not to be installed into a factory-built fireplace. The appliance is quite heavy and requires two people to move it safely. -
Page 11: Chimney Liner
9. Bolt the appliance flue collar in place from the inside of the firebox with Figure 7 Appliance Flue the four bolts provided (Figure 9). Collar 10. Remove the detachable pull-handle. FOCUS 3600Bi Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 12 With the trim in the recessed position, the appliance can fit in a shallower masonry fireplace (Figure 11). Figure 10 Trim Installation / Adjustment Flush Recessed Figure 12 Bottom Louver Installation Figure 11 Trim Positions FOCUS 3600Bi Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 13: Refractory Brick Installation
ASH LIP The Focus 3600BI includes a removable ash lip intended to prevent ashes from accumulating at the front of the fireplace. To remove or insert the ash lip, simply place it on an angle and lower it into place as shown... -
Page 14: Operation
You can order a new door gasket from your retailer with the part code FO-GRK5. LIGHTING Ensure that the combustion air control lever is all the way in the open position. You will want as much air as possible for the lighting process. FOCUS 3600Bi Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 15: First Fires
You will experience a slight odor during the first few fires. This odor comes from curing paint and oil burning off the metal. The odor may be strong enough to set off your smoke detector. Open the doors and windows to allow the room to properly ventilate. FOCUS 3600Bi Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 16: Importance Of Draft
Fast burning fires (lots of air) go through much more wood than slow burning fires. To get the most out of your FOCUS 3600Bi insert, adjust the combustion air control lever at the appropriate time. -
Page 17: 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 3600Bi Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 18: General Cleaning
You can touch up the face of the FOCUS 3600Bi 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 19: Door Adjustment
Repeat this procedure along all sides of the door. The most important factor for controlling the burn rate of the FOCUS 3600Bi 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 20: Listing Label
LISTING LABEL To access the listing label, remove the bottom louver (Figure 12). The listing label is glued to a steel plate which is attached to a small steel wire. FOCUS 3600Bi Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 21: Complete Options List
COMPLETE OPTIONS LIST Electricity Required FO-F3600INBP Backing Plate (flat) FO-F3600INBP2 Deep Backing Plate (1.5” depth) FO-GRK5 Gasket Replacement Kit ✓ FO-HB1 Internal Blower Kit FOCUS 3600Bi Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 22: 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. FOCUS 3600Bi Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 23: 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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