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RSF-IIN2_2010-04

Owner's Manual

Residential Factory Built Fireplace

Operation • Maintenance • Installation

ONYX2

Keep these instructions for future use.

Summary of Contents for ONYX2

Page 1: ...RSF IIN2_2010 04 Owner s Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation Maintenance Installation ONYX2 Keep these instructions for future use...

Page 2: ...RST 3 DO S AND DONT S 3 CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL 3 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 THE COMBUSTION CONTROL SYSTEM 4 OPTIONS 4 UNIT DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 5 OPERATION 7 AIR CONTROLS 7 BURN TIME VS HEA...

Page 3: ...all combustible materials furniture firewood etc at least 4 away from the front of the fireplace 8 DO NOT use a fireplace grate or other products not specified for use with this fireplace NOTE We stro...

Page 4: ...non combustible materials such as ceramic tile or sliced brick we have designed a rock retainer kit It is not designed or required for full brick or stone With a Louvered ONYX2 you can choose to leav...

Page 5: ...to a basement room when the fireplace is on the main floor but it can also be used to send warm air upstairs To remove accumulated ashes from the firebox simply shovel them into a metal container If y...

Page 6: ...earances A Distance of combustible material from side back and top standoffs 0 0 0 mm B Minimum distance of side wall to the side of the firebox opening this does not allow to fully open the door To b...

Page 7: ...surized house If the fireplace is installed in a mobile home the outside air has to be used as combustion air BURN TIME VS HEAT OUTPUT The faster your fireplace burns the more heat it will create howe...

Page 8: ...seasoned cordwood Use the andirons in front to help position the cordwood so as not to flatten and smother the fire you ve just created Always add at least 3 pieces of cordwood Position your cordwood...

Page 9: ...ed from the door but you will have to replace the window gasket GLASS CLEANING In a controlled combustion firebox temperatures are not always high enough to keep the glass perfectly clean A good hot f...

Page 10: ...e when it is closed 3 Continue by retightening all the hinge screws on the door 4 Verify the alignment of the door with the firebox opening and the latch opening 5 If necessary slightly loosen the scr...

Page 11: ...in many different ways see Figure 6 without any special floor reinforcement We recommend that you take the time to plan your entire installation fireplace chimney and options before beginning the act...

Page 12: ...on Shield with a Storm Collar in the Attic Ceiling Radiation Shield Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension refer to text for particulars Electrical Knock outs on both sides of the fireplace Out...

Page 13: ...to text for particulars Electrical Knock outs on both sides of the fireplace Outside Air Inlet refer to text for particulars Intake Grill part of Clean Facing Option FO F2 Gravity Vent Option FO V2 u...

Page 14: ...onnecting sleeves are provided with the fireplace 1 Find a convenient location for the combustion air duct and outside air inlet The outside air inlet can be above or below floor level 2 Make a 4 5 if...

Page 15: ...ithin 10 of it If the chimney is higher than 5 above the roof it must be secured using a roof brace 4 Put the roof flashing into place Seal the joint between the roof and the flashing with roofing tar...

Page 16: ...w Turn it in the desired direction and fasten it to the other section with 3 metal screws at the joints 2 Install enough lengths to obtain the desired offset Secure each joint with 3 metal screws 3 Us...

Page 17: ...d liner that will run up inside the masonry chimney see Figure 14 The stainless steel liner should be fitted inside the clay liner all the way to the top of the masonry chimney It is not meant to repl...

Page 18: ...masonry hammer and drill slowly enlarge the hole to the size required Remember to work from the center out Be especially careful with the clay liner behind the brick because three sides of it must st...

Page 19: ...angle spark guard is necessary The sides of the right angle spark guard should be at least 2 x 2 and must be covered with non combustible material Any custom made spark guard must have the minimum wid...

Page 20: ...rick 11 9 N These refractory have been designed specifically for the ONYX2 and no modifications are required to ensure a proper fit GAS LOG INSTALLATION The ONYX2 can be converted into a gas fireplace...

Page 21: ...he fireplace and then remove the metal plate covering the gas line hole 4 You will need to drill or break a hole through the firebrick to allow the gas line through once you put the firebrick back in...

Page 22: ...ONYX2 Owner s Manual 22 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces LISTING LABEL...

Page 23: ...wer Central Heat 9 FO FDHC4 Thermostat Kit 9 FO FDHC6 Central Heat Control 9 FO FDHC6 1 Back Draft Damper FO FDHCZ1 Zone Heat Control 9 FO FDHCZ2 Zone Damper Kit 9 FO FDM7 Masonry Chimney Adapter 7 FO...

Page 24: ...y Vent Damper FO D Blower internal fan FO FDHB5 N Thermostat kit FO FDHC4 Louvered ONYX2 Required Optional Not available Onyx Louvers Black or FO ONLB Onyx Louvers Gold or FO ONLG Onyx Louvers Pewter...

Page 25: ...ONYX2 Owner s Manual 25 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces REPLACEMENT PARTS...

Page 26: ...ONYX2 Owner s Manual 26 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces...

Page 27: ...ked refractory components Repairs or replacements necessitated by vandalism neglect abuse over firing improper fuel or fuel loads or failure to adequately service the unit as stated in the owner s man...