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- Page 1 Owner's Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation • Maintenance • Installation TOPAZ Keep these instructions for future use. RSF-IIT_2010-04...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
We have designed your new TOPAZ 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. TOPAZ Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 4: General Specifications
OPTIONS There are many different ways you can choose to dress up your TOPAZ fireplace: first with the selection of the basic unit either with the black or pewter extrusions, second with the mandatory options (door and louvers) and third with a variety of regular options. -
Page 5: Unit Dimensions And Clearances
30 ½" (775 mm) (see Table 2 for other installation heights) (refer to the "Installation: Mantel" section for particulars) TOPAZ Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 6: Operation
Refer to the "Installation: Mantel" section for particulars. OPERATION AIR CONTROLS All the TOPAZ air controls are located behind the right extrusion (see Figure 2 and Figure 3). Combustion Air Control Unlike most open fireplaces, RSF fireplaces don’t have flue dampers. -
Page 7: Burn Time Vs. Heat Output
Fast burning fires (lots of air) go through much more wood than slow burning fires. To get the most out of your TOPAZ fireplace, adequately adjust the combustion air control lever at the appropriate time. If the fire seems to be burning Outside Air Control too quickly, turn the air down. -
Page 8: Refueling
DOOR HIDEAWAY MECHANISM The TOPAZ fireplace is equipped with a door hideaway mechanism which enables you to hide the door behind the left extrusion when you need to service the firebox or when you wish to put the firescreen on. The mechanism is quite sophisticated but fairly easy to operate once the basics are understood. -
Page 9: Maintenance
PAINT You can touch up the face of the TOPAZ 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: Chimney Cleaning
Repeat this procedure along all sides of the door. The most important factor for controlling the burning rate of the TOPAZ 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: Gold Plating
LOCATION Your TOPAZ fireplace may be installed in many different ways (see Figure 5) without any special floor reinforcement. We recommend that you take the time to plan your entire installation (fireplace, chimney, and options) before beginning the actual installation (refer to Figure 6). - Page 12 Storm Collar in the Attic Radiation Shield Ceiling Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension (refer to text for particulars) Electrical Knock-out Outside Air Inlet (refer to text for particulars) Figure 6 TOPAZ General Installation TOPAZ Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 13: Ceiling Clearance
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 heights permitted with the TOPAZ fireplace. We recommend that the minimum height be increased by approximately 1' for every 2000' elevation above sea level. -
Page 14: Chimney Installation
If the chimney is enclosed to the roof: • In USA: use a vented flashing; • In Canada: use a vented flashing, or a roof radiation shield with a regular flashing. TOPAZ Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 15: Offset Chimney
Insulated Wall shield Radiation Shield (30° or 45°) Figure 9 Offset Chimney Installation Example Figure 10 Offset Chimney Through a Wall Example TOPAZ Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 16: Chase Enclosure
Figure 11 Chimney Installed with a Chase Enclosure Example Installing your TOPAZ fireplace with a masonry 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 12). -
Page 17: Framing
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 TOPAZ, combustible materials must NOT go closer to the fireplace than the standoffs, top, back and sides. -
Page 18: Hearth Extension
(see Figure 1). There is no minimum thickness required for the hearth extension. BENEATH HEARTH EXTENSION If the TOPAZ is installed on a non-combustible floor, NONE of the cement board and the spark guard specified below is required. Install the spark guard provided (5" x 36" piece of... -
Page 19: Louver Installation
The TOPAZ is offered with many door options. Use only genuine RSF parts. The use of any substitutes will decertify the system and may put your safety at risk. To install the door on the fireplace, start by removing all 5 screws on the left side of the door. You can store 2 of them as replacement screws. -
Page 20: Refractory Brick Installation
9. Finally, install the 2 front refractory bricks (11.6.T on the left and 11.7.T on the right) and the refractory plug (11.10.T). These refractory have been designed specifically for the TOPAZ and no modifications are required to ensure a proper fit. - Page 21 11.4.T 11.5.T Step 7 Step 8 11.9.T 11.8.T 11.3.T 11.1.T 11.4.T 11.6.T 11.6.T 11.7.T 11.10.T 11.2.T 11.5.T 11.7.T Step 9 11.10.T Figure 17 Refractory Bricks Installation TOPAZ Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 22: Listing Label
LISTING LABEL TOPAZ Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 23: Complete Options List
Masonry Chimney Adapter 7" FO-FDFST Topaz Firescreen FO-HD Heat Dump Kit FO-TZDB Topaz Door - Black FO-TZDC Topaz Door – Cathedral (black) FO-TZDG Topaz Door – Gold plated FO-TZDP Topaz Door – Pewter plated FO-TZLB Topaz Louvers – Black FO-TZLG Topaz Louvers –... -
Page 24: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS TOPAZ Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 25 TOPAZ Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
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Page 26: 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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