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ONYX2 Owner's Manual 

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RSF Woodburning Fireplaces 

 

LIMITED WARRANTY 

 

30 Years Limited Warranty 

 

All RSF Woodburning Fireplaces models are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a 
period of 30 years, subject to the following conditions: 

During the first year 

RSF Woodburning Fireplaces

 will repair or replace, at our option, any parts which upon 

examination by an authorized 

RSF Woodburning Fireplaces

 representative, are found to be defective, except 

the parts listed in the EXCLUSIONS portion of this warranty. 

RSF Woodburning Fireplaces

 will also pay 

reasonable labor costs for the repair work. 

During the second through fifth years 

RSF Woodburning Fireplaces

 will repair or replace, at our option, any 

parts which upon examination by an authorized 

RSF Woodburning Fireplaces

 representative, are found to be 

defective, except the parts listed in the EXCLUSIONS portion of this warranty. 

RSF Woodburning Fireplaces

 

shall not be responsible for any labor costs associated with this repair work. 

During the sixth through thirtieth years 

RSF Woodburning Fireplaces

 will provide replacement parts, if available, 

at 50% of the published retail price, except for the parts listed in the EXCLUSIONS portion of this warranty. 

RSF 

Woodburning Fireplaces

 shall not be responsible for any labor costs associated with this repair work. 

EXCLUSIONS: 

 

Electrical components are warranted for one year only. 

 

Glass and plating. 

 

Damage due to normal wear and tear, such as paint discoloration, worn gaskets, eroded or cracked 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 manual. 

  Repairs or replacements (particularly charges for travel and labor) not authorized by 

RSF Woodburning 

Fireplaces

 in advance. 

LIMITATIONS: 

 

All items found to be defective will be replaced or repaired upon return of the defective part to an authorized 

RSF Woodburning Fireplaces

 dealer. 

RSF Woodburning Fireplaces

 will not be responsible for freight 

costs related to shipping replacement parts. 

 

Any complete fireplace, or part thereof, that is replaced or serviced under this warranty, will be warranted for a 
period not exceeding the remaining term of the original warranty. 

 

This warranty is not transferable. 

 

This warranty does not apply to damage to the appliance while in transit. 

 

This warranty does not apply if the installation does not conform to the installation requirements in the owner’s 
manual. 

RSF Woodburning Fireplaces

 is free of liability for any damages caused by the appliance, as well as material 

and labor charges incurred in the removal or re-installation of any 

RSF Woodburning Fireplaces

 fireplace under 

this warranty. Incidental or consequential damages are not covered by this warranty. 

The remedies set forth herein are exclusive, and the liability of the seller shall not exceed the price of the fireplace 
or part thereof upon which the liability is based. 

This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including the warranties of 
merchantability and fitness for use and all other obligations or liabilities on the part of 

RSF Woodburning 

Fireplaces. 

 

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...

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