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- Page 1 Owner's Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation • Maintenance • Installation OPEL3 Keep these instructions for future use. RSF-IIP3_2007-03...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
We have designed your new OPEL3 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 Do' And Dont'
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. OPEL3 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 4: General Specifications T He C Ombustion C Ontrol S Ystem
FO-OPLP) or no louvers at all (FO-F). If you choose to install only the lower louver while bocking off the upper louver on your OPEL3 fireplace, you MUST install two Gravity Vent Kits (FO-V). Gravity vent dampers may not be installed on an OPEL3 with a blocked upper louver. -
Page 5: U Nit D Imensions And C Learances
Blower on a Clean Face OPEL3, you will need the Central Heat T (FO-T) that will enable you to connect the central heat duct along with the left gravity vent on the fireplace. For a simpler way to circulate a moderate amount of warm air from the fireplace to another room, we offer the Heat Dump Kit (FO-HD) which uses a smaller fan than the Central Heat Blower. -
Page 6: Operation A Ir C Ontrol
Leave the draft control open CLOSE OPEN until the fire is well lit, then adjust it to the level you desire. WARNING: DO NOT USE A GRATE OR ELEVATE THE FIRE. Figure 2 Air Control OPEL3 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 7: The First Fire
PAINT You can touch up the face of the OPEL3 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 8: Disposal Of Ashe
Repeat this procedure along all sides of the door. The most important factor for controlling the burning rate of the OPEL3 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 9: Gold Plating
The framing dimensions are larger than required for ease of installation. Examples shown here are for a Louvered OPEL3. An extra 12" is required on the left of the fireplace of a Clean Face OPEL3 to connect the intake air duct. The Heat Dump Option will also require an extra 12" on the selected side. - Page 10 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 OPEL3 General Installation OPEL3 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
- Page 11 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 OPEL3 General Installation OPEL3 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 12: 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 OPEL3 fireplace. We recommend that the minimum height be increased by approximately 1' for every 2000' elevation above sea level. -
Page 13: C Himney I Nstallation
Seal it around the chimney with silicone Table 1 (C)) sealer ( DO NOT use roofing tar ). 6. Fit the rain cap on the chimney. Secure it tightly in place. Figure 9 General Chimney Installation OPEL3 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 14: 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 11 Offset Chimney Through a Wall Figure 10 Offset Chimney Installation Example Example OPEL3 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 15: C Hase E Nclosure
MASONRY CHIMNEY Figure 12 Chimney Installed with a Chase Installing your OPEL3 fireplace with a masonry Enclosure Example chimney still requires using EXCEL chimney from the top of the fireplace to the wall where it will connect to a listed liner that will run up inside the masonry chimney (see Figure 13). -
Page 16: 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 OPEL3, combustible materials must NOT go closer to the fireplace than the standoffs, top, back and sides. -
Page 17: H Earth E Xtension
(see Figure 1). There is no minimum thickness required for the hearth extension. BENEATH HEARTH EXTENSION If the OPEL3 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 18: M Andatory O Ptions With The C Lean F Ace
MANDATORY OPTIONS WITH THE CLEAN FACE When installing a Clean Face (FO-F) on your OPEL3, you MUST install the intake duct (part of FO-F) to provide sufficient air to the unit along with two Gravity Vent Kits (FO-V, sold separately) to provide an evacuation path for the heat. -
Page 19: Listing Label
LISTING LABEL OPEL3 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 20: Complete Options List
Rock Retainer Kit for partial, full coverage or Clean Face FO-OPLB Opel Louver Kit – Black FO-OPLG Opel Louver Kit – Gold FO-OPLP Opel Louver Kit – Pewter FO-T Central Heat T Option FO-V Gravity Vent Kit OPEL3 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 21: Configured Options List
CONFIGURED OPTIONS LIST Clean Face OPEL3 Required Optional Not available Clean Face Option FO-F Gravity Vent Kit FO-V (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 22: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS OPEL3 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 23 OPEL3 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 24: 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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