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- Page 1 Owner's Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation • Maintenance • Installation OPEL2 Keep these instructions for future use. RSF-IIP2_2010-04...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
We have designed your new OPEL2 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. -
Page 3: Safety First
Use only firelogs that have been evaluated for fireplace use. In Canada, they should meet the requirements of ULC/ORD-C127-M1990. Refer to the firelog warnings and caution markings prior to use. OPEL2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 4: General Specifications
For a Louvered OPEL2, consider using the FO-FDK to keep both louvers open while covering everything else, or the FO-KP2 if your want to cover the upper louver as well. For a Clean Face OPEL2, consider using the FO-KP2, that will help you cover the entire fireplace facing with the exception of the door area. -
Page 5: U Nit D Imensions And C Learances
OPEL2 firescreen (FO-FDFS). The OPEL2 fireplace is very efficient and clean burning but if you would like to go a step further, you could consider the Catalytic Kit (FO-FDCCO). The Catalyst ignites gases in wood smoke that would otherwise accumulate in the form of creosote in the chimney. - Page 6 If the combustible mantel has a cross-section with variable depth, it has to be installed so that its widest part is not installed lower than the corresponding minimum installation height while making sure that the lowest point of the mantel is not installed lower the minimum installation height corresponding to it depth. OPEL2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 7: Operation
Outside Air Control The OPEL2 has been designed to offer you the choice to use outside air or inside air for combustion. You will find a sliding door behind the bottom louver and below the firebox. Push the sliding door towards the back to select outside air or pull it toward the front to select inside air as the combustion air. -
Page 8: First Fire
• Make sure you have adequate chimney height for your system. Refer to the Chimney section of this booklet and make sure to take altitude, and number of elbows into consideration. OPEL2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 9: Maintenance
PAINT You can touch up the face of the OPEL2 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 10: D Oor A Djustment
Repeat this procedure along all sides of the doors. The most important factor for controlling the burning rate of the OPEL2 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 11: Installation
The framing dimensions are larger than required for ease of installation. Examples shown here are for a Louvered OPEL2. An extra 12" is required on the left of the fireplace of a Clean Face OPEL2 to connect the intake air duct. The Heat Dump Option will also require an extra 12" on the selected side. - Page 12 Storm Collar in the Attic Ceiling Radiation Shield Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension (refer to text for particulars) Electrical Knock-outs Gas Logs Knock-out Outside Air Inlet (refer to text for particulars) Figure 6 Louvered OPEL2 General Installation OPEL2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
- Page 13 Facing Option FO-F Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension (refer to text for particulars) Electrical Knock-outs Gas Logs Knock-out Outside Air Inlet (refer to text for particulars) Figure 7 Clean Face OPEL2 General Installation OPEL2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 14: C Eiling C Learance
This fireplace is certified for use with 7" ICC Model EXCEL chimney only. Please refer to Table 1 (D-E) for the minimum and maximum chimney height permitted with the OPEL2 fireplace. We recommend that the minimum height be increased by approximately 1' for every 2000' elevation above sea level. -
Page 15: C Himney I Nstallation
• In USA: use a vented flashing; Ceiling Clearance (see • In Canada: use a vented flashing, or a roof Table 1 (C)) radiation shield with a regular flashing. Figure 9 General Chimney Installation OPEL2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 16: O Ffset C Himney
Each Joint vented flashing or a roof radiation shield with a regular flashing Insulated Wall Radiation Shield (30° or 45°) Figure 10 Offset Chimney Installation Example Figure 11 Offset Chimney Through a Wall Example OPEL2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 17: C Hase E Nclosure
REMEMBER: Check local codes concerning installation requirements and restrictions in your area. MASONRY CHIMNEY Installing your OPEL2 fireplace with a masonry chimney Figure 12 Chimney Installed with a Chase still requires using EXCEL chimney from the top of the Enclosure Example... -
Page 18: F Raming
The enclosure walls can be framed with any suitable materials (2x4 or 2x6 studs, plywood, gypsum board, etc.). Because of the high heat output potential of the OPEL2, combustible materials must NOT go closer to the fireplace than the standoffs, top, back and sides. -
Page 19: H Earth E Xtension
(see Figure 1). There is no minimum thickness required for the hearth extension. BENEATH HEARTH EXTENSION If the OPEL2 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... -
Page 20: M Andatory O Ptions With The C Lean F Ace
GAS LOG INSTALLATION The OPEL2 can be converted into a gas fireplace as long as you keep the combustion air control lever all the way open (towards the right) and make the modifications to the fireplace as explained below. This is to allow enough air for an adequate and safe operation of the gas log. - Page 21 2. There are a few parts that you need to remove from the OPEL2 to be able to accommodate a gas firelog. Make sure to store them for safekeeping, you will need to reinstall them all if you ever intend to burn wood again in your OPEL2: •...
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Page 22: Listing Label
LISTING LABEL OPEL2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 23: Complete Options List
Rock Retainer Kit FO-FDM7 Masonry Chimney Adapter 7" FO-HD Heat Dump Kit FO-KP2 Rock Retainer Kit for full coverage or Clean Face Opel2 FO-OPLB Opel Louver Kit – Black FO-OPLC Opel Louver Kit - Classic Black FO-OPLG Opel Louver Kit – Gold FO-OPLP Opel Louver Kit –... -
Page 24: Configured Options List
CONFIGURED OPTIONS LIST Clean Face OPEL2 Required Optional Not available Clean Face Option FO-F2 Gravity Vent Kit FO-V2 (2) Inline Fan FO-CIF Catalytic Kit FO-FDCCO (must be installed before facing) Firescreen FO-FDFS Blower – Central Heat FO-FDHB6-1* Thermostat kit (must be installed before facing and... -
Page 25: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS OPEL2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 26 OPEL2 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 27: Limited Warranty
30 years, subject to the following conditions: During the first year RSF Woodburning Fireplaces will repair or replace, at our option, any parts which upon examination by an authorized RSF Woodburning Fireplaces representative, are found to be defective, except the parts listed in the EXCLUSIONS portion of this warranty.
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