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c) Chimney requirement: 

DO  NOT  CONNECT  THIS  UNIT  TO  A  CHIMNEY  FLUE  SERVING 
ANOTHER APPLIANCE! 
 

Agorafocus  850  requirement:  the  total  length  of  flue  (inside  +  outside)  must 
be  13  feet  minimum  (16  feet  for  an  installation  less  than  3  miles  from  the 
ocean or if a 30° elbow is necessary).

 

  

 

The  agorafocus  850  must  be  connected  to  a  chimney  complying  with  the 
requirements  for  Type  HT  chimneys  in  the  standard  for  Chimneys,  Factory-
built, Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance, UL 103. For example, 
a  class  A  insulated  stainless  steel  flue  chimney  system  with  an  10-inch 
minimum inside diameter. 
 
 
d) Structural requirement: 

CAUTION:  THE  SUPPORT  OF  THE  ANCHOR  PLATE  (ROOF 
STRUCTURE, SLAB, ETC.) OR PEDESTAL (FLOOR, SLAB, ETC…) MUST 
BE  SIZED  IN  CONGRUENCE  WITH  THE  FIREPLACE  STATIC  AND 
DYNAMIC  CHARGES.  THE  SIZE  CALCULATION  FOR  THE  SUPPORT  IS 
NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF FOCUS OR ITS AFFILIATES. IT IS YOUR 
RESPONSIBILITY  TO  CONSULT  WITH  AN  ENGINEER  OR  ARCHITECT 
FOR YOUR PROJECT. 

 
 
 

e) Connector: 
Connectors  are  all  non-insulated  chimney  parts  including  focus  black  flue, 
focus  10"  universal  adaptor  and  the  chimney  manufacturer  single  wall  slip 
connector. 
To avoid heat traps the chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or 
roof space, closet or similar concealed space, or a floor, or ceiling. 
Passage  through an attic,  roof frame floor,  or ceiling must  be done using  an 
insulated chimney respecting all chimney manufacturer clearances. 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Agora 850

Page 1: ...ement d Structural requirement e Connector f Fresh air intake g Clearances to combustibles 3 INSTALLATION a Included parts materials and required tools for installation b Options c Assembly details 4...

Page 2: ...oosing focus fireplaces Appliance designation agorafocus 850 Manufacturer focus atelier dominique imbert le fort 34380 viols le fort France 2 SPECIFICATIONS NOT FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION DO NOT CON...

Page 3: ...nch length custom made Flue weight 30 kg per meter 21 lbs per foot Anchor plate weight approx 22 kg 48 lbs 2 5 mm 1 10 inch thick steel High heat resistant matte black paint Guaranteed efficiency with...

Page 4: ...l requirement CAUTION THE SUPPORT OF THE ANCHOR PLATE ROOF STRUCTURE SLAB ETC OR PEDESTAL FLOOR SLAB ETC MUST BE SIZED IN CONGRUENCE WITH THE FIREPLACE STATIC AND DYNAMIC CHARGES THE SIZE CALCULATION...

Page 5: ...ir intake For optimum functioning focus requires a fresh air intake in the room ideally under of the fire We recommend deflect O A0684 semi rigid aluminium duct The wall plate is supplied with a fresh...

Page 6: ...Page 6 of 20 g Clearances to combustibles Clearances to floor and ceiling USE OF PROVIDED FIREBOX INSULATOR UNDER THE GRATE IF ANY FIRE BRICKS OR VERMICULITE IS COMPULSORY...

Page 7: ...AS INDICATED FURTHER APPLY Important manufacturer specifications When placed close to a non combustible wall leave a minimum of 8 for proper ventilation To avoid premature aging of your painted walls...

Page 8: ...int ash removal hatch and insulating washers Required tools drill M8 allen key level screwdrivers M12 key scaffolding up to underceiling height refractory compound 2 persons minimum are required for i...

Page 9: ...Page 9 of 20 c Assembly details Suspended design stainless steel chimney system anchor plate detail...

Page 10: ...Page 10 of 20 focus flue attachment to stainless steel chimney system plate...

Page 11: ...spended design detail Note the junction sleeves are manufactured only in case the floor to ceiling height in the room requires to manufacture the focus pipe in several parts you may not find junction...

Page 12: ...Page 12 of 20 Suspension mechanism detail...

Page 13: ...Page 13 of 20 Pedestal design stainless steel chimney system cover disc detail...

Page 14: ...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 PEND...

Page 15: ...first fire should be a modest one do not use packing material or pallet wood for fuel The paint finish we use oven baked at 250 C for 30 minutes is thermo plastic Because of the very gradual polymeris...

Page 16: ...ake To maintain or refuel your fire add when needed see note a few larger logs Note For the same weight of fuel 10 logs will burn more intensely and faster than 3 logs but you will get the same heat p...

Page 17: ...ANCE OF THIS CAUTION IS NOT COVERED UNDER FOCUS LIMITED WARRANTY b Creosote formation and need for removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expell...

Page 18: ...r surfaces can be wiped with a soft dry rag making sure the metal is cool For continued use of the touch up paint can following its initial usage invert the can spray head down and spray into a balled...

Page 19: ...only when our fireplaces have been installed with respect to all local building codes and with strict attention to the technical details outlined in our Plan Study as well as our installation mainten...

Page 20: ...tep 1 to convert values not expressed as R ii For multiple layers add R values of each layer to determine overall R value 3 If the overall R value of the system is greater than the R value of the spec...

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