ONYX2 Owner's Manual
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RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial, or otherwise locally dispersed,
they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
DOOR ADJUSTMENT
The door hinge can be adjusted for proper sealing of the left side of the door.
Since the door latch is progressive, the more your turn the handle the tighter the
seal on the right side of the door. Beware not to always over tighten the door
latch; this will result in premature failure of the door gasket.
To check for a proper door seal, insert a thin sheet of paper between the door
and the front of the fireplace and latch the door. Pull gently but firmly on the sheet
of paper. If the paper either tears or is hard to retrieve, the adjustment is correct.
Repeat this procedure along all sides of the door.
The most important factor for controlling the burning rate of the ONYX2 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. Replacement kits are available from your RSF dealer.
To insure a proper seal, you need to adjust the tightness of the door against the
front of the fireplace as follows:
1. To tighten the left side of the door, slightly loosen the screws holding the
hinge to the door (see Figure 3).
2. With the door open, push the door towards the facing of the fireplace so as to
move the hinge towards the center of the door. This will move the door
slightly closer to the facing of the fireplace 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 screws holding the hinge to the fireplace
facing (see Figure 4). Move the door with the hinge as desired. Retighten all
the hinge screws on the fireplace.
6. Verify the seal with the sheet of paper as described above.
NOTE:
An improperly adjusted door seal can have a significant effect on the
performance and durability of the fireplace. A poorly adjusted door can result in
reduced efficiency, over firing, excessive wood consumption and premature
fireplace failure.
GOLD PLATING
If you have gold louvers, you will be happy to know that they will not tarnish.
However, they are not scratch resistant. Use only mild soap and warm water to
clean the gold when the surface is cool. The use of any household cleaner, such
as Windex, abrasive cleaners, or any form of acid, may permanently etch or
remove some of the gold plating. Before the first fire, make sure to clean all
fingerprints and other deposits on the gold plating. Since the plating cures during
the first fire, fingerprints and other deposits will permanently etch the gold plating.
INSTALLATION
Check with your local authority having jurisdiction (such as municipal building department, fire department, fire
prevention bureau, etc.) regarding restrictions and installation requirements, and the need to obtain a permit.
Make sure to adequately protect the door to prevent any damage to it until the installation and finishing work is
finished. Be aware that heavy duty cleaning products or acid solutions will permanently damage the plating.
Figure 3 Hinge Adjustment
on the Door
Figure 4 Hinge Adjustment
on the Fireplace
