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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_JUIN-06...
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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 Do' And Dont'
Do not use more than one wax fuel log (e.g. Duraflame) at a time and only with a firescreen on the fireplace. 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. Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 4: O Ptions
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: Operation A Ir C Ontrol
Light a fire in the fireplace, starting with paper and kindling only. Then add three or four pieces of wood, about 3" diameter. After the fire is established, close the door. Never use Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 7: The First Fire
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 8: C Himney C Leaning
The most important factor for controlling the burning rate of the Figure 3 Door Latch Adjustment 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 9: Gold Plating
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 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 hood (refer to text for particulars) Figure 6 Louvered OPEL2 General Installation Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...
- Page 11 Intake Grill part of Clean Facing Option FO-F Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension (refer to text for particulars) Electrical Knock-outs Gas Logs Knock-out Outside Air hood (refer to text for particulars) Figure 7 Clean Face OPEL2 General Installation 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 OPEL2 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
Clearance (see Table 1 (C)) Nail the flashing to the roof using roofing nails. If the chimney is enclosed to the roof: • In USA: use a vented flashing; Figure 9 General Chimney Installation Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 14: O Ffset C Himney
Shield Offset, Roof or Wall Support Radiation Shield 3 Metal Screws in Each Joint Insulated Wall Radiation Shield (30° or 45°) Figure 10 Offset Chimney Installation Example Figure 11 Offset Chimney Through a Wall Example Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 15: C Hase E Nclosure
MASONRY CHIMNEY Figure 12 Chimney Installed with a Chase Installing your OPEL2 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 OPEL2, combustible materials must NOT go closer to the fireplace than the standoffs, top, back and sides. -
Page 17: H Earth E Xtension
MANDATORY OPTIONS WITH THE CLEAN FACE When installing a Clean Face (FO-F) on your OPEL2, 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... -
Page 18: R Efractory B Rick I Nstallation
5. Then install both left and right bottom refractory bricks (left 11.14.P and right 11.15.P) before installing the bottom central refractory brick (11.18.P). 6. Finish by installing both front refractory bricks (left 11.17.P and right 11.16.P) These refractory have been designed specifically for the OPEL2 and no modifications are required to ensure a proper fit. Owner's Manual... -
Page 19: Listing Label
LISTING LABEL Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... -
Page 20: Complete Options List
Masonry Chimney Adapter 7" FO-GRK2 Gasket Replacement Kit (Opel & Opel2) FO-HD Heat Dump Kit FO-KP2 Rock Retainer Kit for full coverage or Clean Face Opel2 FO-OPLB Opel Louver Kit – Black FO-OPLG Opel Louver Kit – Gold FO-OPLP Opel Louver Kit – Pewter... -
Page 21: Configured Options List
CONFIGURED OPTIONS LIST Clean Face OPEL2 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: Exploded Drawings
EXPLODED DRAWINGS Apr. 2006 Owner's Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces... - Page 23 REFRACTORY COMPLETE SET 11.9.P 11.11.P 11.12.P 11.7.P 99.09.02.P 99.09.01.P 99.06.02.P LEFT HANDLE RIGHT HANDLE CHAIN & PENDANT ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY 11.10.P 11.18.P 11.14.P 99.12.01.P TERMINAL BLOCK ASSEMBLY 11.17.P 11.8.P 11.15.P 14.6.1 14.6.1 11.16.P Apr. 2006 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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