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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: 

méijifocus

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 WALLS

Installation

 

 INCLUDED PARTS, MATERIALS AND REQUIRED TOOLS

  FOR INSTALLATION

 

 OPTIONS

 

 GOOD TO KNOW

 

 ASSEMBLY DETAILS

 

  A.  STAINLESS STEEL CHIMNEY SYSTEM

    PLATE SETUP AND CONNECTION

  B.  FLUE ATTACHMENT TO ANCHOR PLATE

  C.  ORDER IN WHICH TO TIGHTENING THE PLATE SCREWS

    (TO SECURE PROGRESSIVELY)

  D.  JUNCTION SLEEVE DETAIL

  E.  SUSPENSION MECHANISM DETAIL

  F.  GLASS INSTALLATION / REMPLACEMENT

  G.  GLASS ARRANGEMENT

Operating instructions

 

  STORAGE / USE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

 

 FIRE BOWL

 

 ASHES

 

 FUEL

 

 BEFORE LIGHTING YOUR FIRST FIRE

 

  BUILDING, STARTING AND MAINTAINING THE FIRE

 

 PROTECTIVE GLOVE

 

 DAMPER OPERATION AND USE

 

Maintenance

 

  TAKING OUT THE ASHES

 

 CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL

 

 SWEEPING YOUR CHIMNEY

 

 SURFACES

 

 DIRECTIONS AND REASONS FOR CLEANING GLASS

 

 REPLACEMENT PARTS

 

Warranty

 

Annex

 

 ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION PLATE

 

 HOW TO DETERMINE IF ALTERNATE FLOOR PROTECTION

  MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTABLE 

 

  A. PROCEDURE

  B. DEFINITION

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Summary of Contents for focus MEIJIFOCUS

Page 1: ...ries Inc and approved to UL 737 2011 and ULC S627 00 US EPA exempt Report Number 0304WF014S This document was packed with the appliance KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE MEIJIFOCUS ____ DESIGN IN...

Page 2: ...ACTERISTICS ROOF OUTLET REQUIREMENT CHIMNEY REQUIREMENT STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENT CONNECTOR FRESH AIR INTAKE CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES A CLEARANCES TO FLOOR AND CEILING B CLEARANCES TO WALLS Installatio...

Page 3: ...en 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 in...

Page 4: ...inimum 16 feet for an installation less than 3 miles from the ocean or if a 30 elbow is necessary The m ijifocus must be connected to a chimney complying with the requirements for Type HT chimneys in...

Page 5: ...n 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 manufa...

Page 6: ...m clearance of 16 from the floor to the top of the stationay plate strictly must apply 40 cm 16 US 45 cm 18 Canada minimum 9 minimum 2 74 m 16 406 mm fresh air air frais 18 11 16 475 mm 19 9 32 490 mm...

Page 7: ...ble wall mur combustible 26 660 mm Manufacturer specifications When placed close to a non combustible wall leave a minimum of 4 for proper ventilation To avoid premature aging of your painted walls on...

Page 8: ...ughout the entire diameter of the track In the event the fire bowl is to be recessed keep a gap of 1 inch on the radius to allow the fire bowl position to be adjusted recess diameter 32 1 2 inches For...

Page 9: ...JUNCTION SLEEVE DETAIL NOTE The junction sleeves are provided only in case the floor to ceiling height requires more than one flue section E SUSPENSION MECHANISM DETAIL CAUTION SCREWS DO NOT SIT FLUS...

Page 10: ...glass as this may cause breakage Please check the hood level to be 490 mm 19 5 16 from stationary box support level The meijifocus receives 5 glass panels 3 stationary and 2 sliding on track To fit a...

Page 11: ...ould 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...

Page 12: ...while it is still hot To avoid thermal shocks we strongly advise against throwing buckets of water on a very vigorous fire to try to put it out BUILDING STARTING AND MAINTAINING THE FIRE CAUTION DO NO...

Page 13: ...l the damper is fully open Handle can rotate at 30 60 and 90 horizontal closed In closed position the damper obturates by 75 the flue section To modify the damper position first pull the handle then r...

Page 14: ...reosote buildup has occurred If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated 3mm or more it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire SWEEPING YOUR CHIMNEY CAUTION CHEMICAL SWEEP NOT P...

Page 15: ...stationary glasses Thickness 5 32 4 mm Height 19 11 16 500 mm Radius 16 2 32 408 mm Developed length 21 21 32 550 mm 2 sliding glasses Thickness 5 32 4 mm Height 19 11 16 500 mm Radius 16 17 32 420 mm...

Page 16: ...16 Annex ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION PLATE 78 3 4 2 000 16 3 8 416 2 50 3 1 8 8 0 8 7 8 OD 225 OD 4 1 220 4 100 12 3 4 OD 324 OD 0 12 12 0 45 13 330 338...

Page 17: ...od or metal installation to support the weight of the fireplace and flue Components La plaque de suspension r glable Focus est con ue pour tre utilis e sur des chevrons ou des structures ayant une inc...

Page 18: ...lts using supplied nuts and lock washers 2 Mount this assembly in the ceiling or roof 3 Install the drum inside the support collar from below Les tapes d installations et de coupe de la platine de sus...

Page 19: ...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...

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