Focus Emifocus Design Installation & Operating Manual Download Page 2

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Introduction

Table 

of contents

Please read this entire manual before you install and use 

your focus fireplace. Failure to follow instruction may result 

in property damage, bodily injury or even death. When this 

room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. 

To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. 

Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and 

installation inspection requirements in your area.

This fireplace is approved for use as a wood burning 

fireplace or for use with a vented gas log listed to 

ANSI Z21.60 standard having an input rate of 65,000 

Btu or less.

KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY FOR EASY REFERRAL.

All 

WARNING 

and 

CAUTION

 statements will appear in bold 

font and upper case letters: 

THEY SHOULD BE STRICTLY 

OBSERVED.

Thank you for choosing focus fireplaces.

Appliance designation: 

émifocus d.v.

Manufacturer:

Focus - Atelier Dominique Imbert

Le fort – 34380 Viols le fort – France.

Introduction

 

Specifications

 

 CHARACTERISTICS

 

 ROOF OUTLET REQUIREMENT

 

 CHIMNEY REQUIREMENT

 

 STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENT

 

 CONNECTOR

 

 FRESH AIR INTAKE

 

 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES

 

  A.  CLEARANCES TO FLOOR AND CEILING

  B.  CLEARANCES TO SIDE WALLS

Installation

 

 INCLUDED PARTS, MATERIALS AND REQUIRED TOOLS

  FOR INSTALLATION

 

 OPTIONS

 

 ASSEMBLY DETAILS

 

  A.  SIDE CUT PLATE DETAIL

  B.  WALL MOUNTING INSTALLATION

  C.  FLUE PIPE INSTALLATION

  D.  INSULATED CHIMNEY CONNECTION TO FOCUS FLUE

Operating instructions

 

  STORAGE / USE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

 

 GRATE

 

 ASHES

 

 FUEL

 

 FIRE SCREEN

 

 BEFORE LIGHTING YOUR FIRST FIRE

 

  BUILDING, STARTING AND MAINTAINING THE FIRE

 

 PROTECTIVE GLOVE

 

Maintenance

 

  TAKING OUT THE ASHES

 

 CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL

 

 SWEEPING YOUR CHIMNEY

 

 SURFACES

 

 REPLACEMENT PARTS

 

Warranty
Annex

 

 HOW TO DETERMINE IF ALTERNATE FLOOR PROTECTION 

  MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTABLE

 

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Summary of Contents for Emifocus

Page 1: ...tories Inc and approved to UL 737 2011 and ULC S627 00 US EPA exempt Report Number 0304WF008S This document was packed with the appliance KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE EMIFOCUS ____ DESIGN INSTALLATION OPERATING MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...iance designation émifocus d v Manufacturer Focus Atelier Dominique Imbert Le fort 34380 Viols le fort France Introduction Specifications CHARACTERISTICS ROOF OUTLET REQUIREMENT CHIMNEY REQUIREMENT STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENT CONNECTOR FRESH AIR INTAKE CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES A CLEARANCES TO FLOOR AND CEILING B CLEARANCES TO SIDE WALLS Installation INCLUDED PARTS MATERIALS AND REQUIRED TOOLS FOR INS...

Page 3: ...y result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area CHARACTERISTICS Hearth weight 115 lbs 52 kg Flue diameter 8 5 8 inch 219mm length custom made Flue weight 11 lbs per foot 16 kg per meter Wall anchor plate weight approx 22 lbs 10 kg 1 8 inch 3 2 5 mm thick steel ...

Page 4: ...feet minimum 13 feet for an installation less than 3 miles from the ocean or if a 30 elbow is necessary The émifocus must be connected to a chimney complying with the requirements for Type HT chimneys in the standard for Chimneys Factorybuilt Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance UL 103 For example a class A insulated stainless steel flue chimney system with an 8 inch minimum inside diam...

Page 5: ...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 CAUTION PASSAGE THROUGH A WALL OR PARTITION OF COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION IS NOT AN APPROPRIATE INSTALLATION FOR THIS FOCUS FIREPLACE FRESH AIR INTAKE For optimum functioning focus requires a ...

Page 6: ... floor heating tubing under the fireplace pas de chauffage au sol non combustible surface R 1 2 surface non combustible R 1 2 combustible sub floor sol combustible 20 50 cm 8 200 mm 8 200 mm 16 40 cm US 18 45 cm Canada wall mur wall mur non combustible surface R 1 2 surface non combustible R 1 2 Specifications ...

Page 7: ... CAN OCCUR IF THIS DISTANCE IS NOT MAINTAINED DRYWALL PRODUCTS LINED WITH PAPER SUCH AS SHEETROCK ARE COMBUSTIBLE CLEARANCES AS INDICATED FURTHER APPLY Manufacturer specifications Corner configuration this configuration necessit that you build an additional wall in the corner of the room When placed close to a noncombustible wall leave a minimum of 4 inches from hearth which has a 27 9 16 diameter...

Page 8: ...rill M8 allen key level screwdrivers M12 key scaffolding refractory compound 2 persons minimum are required for installation OPTIONS Custom ceiling cover disc steel disc cover disc screw kit Focus steel flue extension ASSEMBLY DETAILS A SIDE CUT PLATE DETAIL metal studs frame structure métalliques 1 rock wool 25 mm laine de roche coupe de côté du émifocus ambient air air ambiant 1 2 12 mm cement b...

Page 9: ...9 Installation B WALL MOUNTING INSTALLATION 24 13 16 630 mm 7 7 8 200 mm 6 diameter Ø150 mm b fresh air intake arrivé d air frais ...

Page 10: ...0 Installation C FLUE PIPE INSTALLATION 6 7 32 X 6 1 2 160 mm X 165 mm 6 diameter Ø150 mm damper clé de tirage fresh air intake adjustement ajustement de l arrivé d air frais 7 7 8 200 mm 24 13 16 630 mm ...

Page 11: ... finition slip connector same brand as the chimney réduction conique même marque que le conduit de cheminée focus 8 universal adaptor adaptateur universel focus 200 mm cover disc with collar disque cache avec collerette focus steel flue conduit focus Ø14 mini Ø355 mm mini this point 3 mini below finished ceiling ce point est à 75 mm mini dessous le plafond fini ...

Page 12: ...ed container of ashes should be placed on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled FUEL CAUTION DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE NAPHTHA OR ENGIN...

Page 13: ...ess The 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 polymerisation of the components the unit may give off a light smoke the first few times the fire is lit The painted surfaces nearest the fire may while hot acquire a certain viscosity or slight sticki...

Page 14: ...gs but you will get the same heat power at the end The log size you buy will determine the heating and refueling time PROTECTIVE GLOVE The use of the focus special protective glove supplied with our models is required upon handling the damper fresh air controls fire irons controls fire irons etc DAMPER OPERATION AND USE Use of supplied cold handle tool or protective glove is recommended to operate...

Page 15: ...ue of a slow burning fire As a result creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire The chimney and chimney connector should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated 3mm or more it should be removed to reduce the ri...

Page 16: ...03 Middleton MA 01949 T 781 324 8383 www europeanhome com DO NOT SCRUB CAUTION Cast iron grate Cold handle Touch up paint All of our focus models are guaranteed against any defect in design construction or manufacture and guaranteed to function properly for 5 years from date of order Our product guarantees are applicable only when our fireplaces have been installed with respect to all local buildi...

Page 17: ...e R value of the proposed alternate floor protector I Use the formula in step 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 specified floor protector the alternate is acceptable EXAMPLE The specified floor protector should be 3 4 inch thick material with...

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