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OPEL 2000

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Figure 38: Wiring for all systems with a zone heat system

draft damper

motor

transformer

draft

damper

thermostat

110V

terminal

block

bare

internal

blower speed

control

thermal

switch

internal

blower

external

blower

control

external

central heat

blower

24V

18ga

LVT

white

black

black

white

white

black

yellow

jumper

Zone

Thermostats

(Heat Only)

zone 1

zone 2

zone 3

Zone Valves

(8NC)

zone 1

zone 2

zone 3

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Summary of Contents for OPEL 2000

Page 1: ...OPEL 2000 1 Keep these instructions for future use The Owner s Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation Maintenance Installation OPEL 2000 opel8 99 manual ...

Page 2: ...tyVent System 4 Central Heat System 4 Catalytic Combustor OPERATION 5 Lighting 5 FirstFire 5 Refueling MAINTENANCE 6 Cleaning 6 Disposal of Ashes 6 Doors 7 Glass 7 GoldPlating 8 ChimneyCleaning 8 Paint 8 Catalytic Combustor INSTALLATION 9 General Assembly Illustration 10 NailingStrips 10 Location 10 CeilingClearance 10 OutsideAir Duct 12 Chimney 12 Chimney Installation 12 Masonry Chimney 14 Chase ...

Page 3: ...emoval When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapours which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire The chimney should be inspected periodically during the heating season to see if a creosote build up has oc curred If a signif...

Page 4: ...t will be distributed through the insulated ducting to the outlet See Options The Gravity Vent System FD V CENTRAL HEAT SYSTEM option You have the option to heat remote rooms in your home with the heat generated by your fireplace If this option is installed there will be a wall thermostat installed in the main room you want to heat away from the room which contains the fireplace This thermostat co...

Page 5: ...in moisture and take a good hot fire to get rid of the mois ture While there is moisture in the bricks the bricks will be black with smoke deposits When the moisture is gone the bricks will be white You may also experi ence a slight odour during the first few fires This odour results from the curing paint and the burn off of oil Figure 1 Bypass control with extension rod fireplace face thick facin...

Page 6: ...he cap on top and loosening the nut un derneath picture 1 The hinge pins are manufactured off center to facilitate easy adjustment With a flat screw driver the pins can be turned so that the doors seal well and fit with each other picture 2 After adjustment tighten the nuts holding the hinge pins in place with the screwdriver and replace the hinge caps If the door seal is damaged to the point wher...

Page 7: ...ss it is self sticking 1 Remove the door from the fireplace by lifting it off the hinges 2 Remove the clips holding the glass 3 Clean out any bits of glass and dirt from the gasket 4 Place the new glass into the opening and replace the clips being careful not to over tighten the screws 5 Check the glass by trying to move it back and forth It should feel snug but move slightly without too much effo...

Page 8: ...d emissions Catalysts should be visually inspected at least three times during the heating season to determine if physi cal degradation has occurred Actual removal of the cata lyst is not recommended unless a more detailed inspec tion is needed because of a noticeable decrease in per formance You can get an indication of whether the catalyst is working by comparing the amount of smoke leaving the ...

Page 9: ...irements the central heat blower may be installed on the left side gravity vents may be installed on the left right or both sides 5 wide sheet metal spark guard electrical knockouts fresh air hood radiation shield gravity vent damper handle The hearth can be made of any permanently affixed non combustible material ceiling radiation shield and storm collar roof flashing storm collar rain cap hearth...

Page 10: ... build shelves or cupboards in the area above the fireplace This space must be kept empty 3 If at all possible run the chimney up the inside of the house If it must be run up outside it should be en closed in an insulated enclosure see Installation Chase Enclosure Remember a cold chimney causes poor draft CEILING CLEARANCE Ceiling clearance is the distance from the top of the fireplace to the ceil...

Page 11: ...ion and installation options outside air connection OPEL 2000 2 aluminium duct tape insulated flexible air duct outside air register outside wall 1 2 Our testing has shown that as long as the 5 diameter insulated duct is utilized properly there is no restriction on the length of the run It is recommended that the duct does not exceed 12 ft vertical height rise above the base of the unit The air in...

Page 12: ...t of 12 ft must be increased by ap proximately 1 ft for every 2000 ft elevation above sea level Every 30 or 45 elbow also increases the mini mum height by 1 ft For example if you are living 6000 ft above sea level your chimney must terminate at least 15 ft from the top of the fireplace 12 ft 3 ft for the 6000 ft See Table 1 for more precise recommended flue heights CHIMNEY INSTALLATION NOTE The cl...

Page 13: ... 30 elbow is installed Existing chimney installation If it is difficult to install rigid stain less on an existing chimney a listed stainless steel flex liner can be used Special care is to be taken when installing the flex ible liner A positive connection is assured with the masonry adaptor partFD M availablefrom your dealer The stainless steel flex liner connects to the ma sonry adaptor with a f...

Page 14: ...ted in such a way that it is an extension of the home It should be well insulated between the footings and the floor of the home to prevent heat loss If the climate in your area is mild insulate the chase at least to the first fire stop If the climate in your area is very cold insu late the chase to the top to keep the flue warmer to increase the draft and reduce creosote buildup NOTE In USA if th...

Page 15: ...f support or an offset support at each offset to support the weight of the flue elbows are not designed to support a flue above an offset FRAMING IN The enclosure walls can be framed with any suitable materials 2x4 or 2x6 studs plywood gypsum board etc Because of the high heat output potential of the OPEL 2000 combustible material must NOT go closer to the fireplace than the standoffs top back and...

Page 16: ...e the top of the door opening see figure 14 HEARTH EXTENSION The area immediately in front of the fireplace must be protected by a non combustible material such as brick tile stone or slate The protection must extend at least 16 in front and 8 on both sides of the fireplace open ing There is no minimum thickness required for the hearth extension MICORE BOARD This piece needs to be installed in the...

Page 17: ...USA outside air inlet must go down to wards base of unit Figure 12 Clearance to combustibles Figure 13 Unit dimensions opening for cen tral heat or grav ity vent ducting 37 framing dimension 24 11 1 4 1 1 2 11 opening for gravity vent only 7 49 3 4 to top standoff 25 5 3 4 39 1 4 1 3 4 18 7 8 29 1 2 36 1 1 4 1 1 2 3 4 1 2 11 Nailing strips ...

Page 18: ...from the face of the fireplace 28 min to mantel 54 from the base of the fire place 23 1 2 min to combustible top facing 49 3 4 from the base of the fireplace combustible side facing or surround may extend 12 max from the face of the fireplace 7 1 4 min from door opening to combus tible facing ...

Page 19: ...tat control installation draft control black white g r o u n d bare wall thermostat FD HC4 kit terminal block cover removed damper motor FD HC4 kit transformer m o u n t i n g bracket See wiring d i a g r a m Figure 34 keyhole with p e n d a n t stops to thermostat 110V pendant and chain FD HC4 kit screw can add the internal blower part FD HB5 For larger homes in colder climates this is an importa...

Page 20: ...certain that it is at least 10 ft away from the fireplace but in the same room CIRCULATING BLOWER FD HB5 N NOTE It is important that the wiring for the blower kit is installed during framing so that the wiring can be easily hidden 1 Remove the bottom louver It is held in place by springs underneath Therefore push down from the top then rotate and pull forward 2 Hold the blower with the outlet faci...

Page 21: ...ng screws 10 and washers 2 Retaining brackets 4 Fiberglass rope seal Control eye handle and extension Preparation of the fireplace 1 Remove doors and all refractory liners 2 Lay unit on its back for easier access 3 Remove the screen above the door opening by re moving the 4 screws in behind picture1 If the unit has been fired already oil the screws before removing them or they may break 4 Remove s...

Page 22: ...aining brackets as shown using the self tapping screws provided picture 10 7 Install a set of brackets close to the face of the unit on the angle portion of the catalyst holder Make sure Figure 18B Catalytic kit installation that the holes for the secondary air tube remain open picture 11 8 Carefully put the catalyst in place picture 12 and hold in place with the 1 4 screws and washers pro vided 9...

Page 23: ...er these from your dealer Note There are 2 positions for the louvers flush with the front or protruding from the front Dismantling and assembling louvers 1 The louvers are held in place by springs underneath Therefore push down from the top and pull out 2 Take the assembly apart by removing the top nuts Figure 18C Catalytic kit installation 18 9 10 11 13 8 12 ...

Page 24: ...o provide space for the air control lever Make sure they go back when you reassemble the louvers 3 Assemble the new louvers the same way the old ones came apart reusing the original rods and spacers Leave about 1 4 of the rod protruding above the top nut Make sure you replace the washers under the top nuts of the bottom louvers 4 Put the reassembled louvers back into the fireplace by inserting the...

Page 25: ...a workable area so that the mortar will not set before the facing is applied 6 If additional mortar is required use a grout bag to fill in the joints Take extra care to avoid smearing on the surface of the facing Note If you wish to cover the top louver using an FDK 1 you must provide access to the air control located inside the right side of the top louver opening The FDK 1 has a removable panel ...

Page 26: ...ille A grille adaptor A B vent starter section A shut off damper do not use with upper louvers blocked IMPORTANT No substitution of any of these parts is allowed These genuine RSF ENERGY parts have the correct clearances These clearances must be maintained for your safety The FD V system incorporates standard 8 B vent components for installation Single wall pipe is not allowed due to the high temp...

Page 27: ...2000 do not install the shut off dampers 7 Install the B vent pipe between the B vent starter and the grille adapter Fasten each joint with 3 screws if the B vent pipe manufacturer allows this in its instruction manual Insert the B vent pipe in the grille adapter and fasten it with three screws The B vent pipe needs only to be inserted into the adapter enough to be able to screw it in place This a...

Page 28: ...cover plate underneath it is taped in place 3 Install the back draft damper crimped side up making sure it is pushed all the way down Bend out the 4 middle tabs to fasten the damper to the top of the fireplace From the louver opening bend out two of the lower tabs to prevent the damper from being pulled out 4 Before proceeding with the installation of the blower make sure that the electrical servi...

Page 29: ...1 tie in to heat plenum for circulation throughout all rooms example 2 tie in to part of the duct system Figure 28 Example tie ins to A central heat duct and B central heat plenum central heat blower OPEL 2000 A cold air return furnace OPEL 2000 B blower cold air return deflector furnace 45 tie in ...

Page 30: ...lf tapping screws 8 Ductwork can then be run to the desired rooms Up to six 5 or five 6 diameter runs can be installed from this system Note Runs must be balanced as air travels along the path of least resistance Balance the airflow by diameter and length of runs Longer runs should have larger diameters Houses vary in size and layout so duct systems must be specifically designed for each home The ...

Page 31: ...t b l o w e r control terminal 110V blower terminal detail blower detail Option 2 cooling thermostat see schematic wiring diagram Figure 36 to terminal blower con trol detail to speed control to thermostat C Y G R W BWG Option 1 warming thermostat see schematic wiring diagram Figure 36 Figure 30 Central heat system wiring diagram sible location near the blower It should be mounted in a 4 x 4 elect...

Page 32: ...r locations Only one external blower can be installed 1 If the blower fails to operate check the following a Consult the wiring diagram to assure proper connections b To assure proper contact check the motor lead wiring incoming supply wiring and capacitor connections c If possible use a meter to test for continuity between the fan leads Please note that the capacitor will show no reading if it is...

Page 33: ...r control and the blower center See figure 38 The whole system runs on 24V AC Make sure that the thermostats are matched with the correct zone valve NOTE THE OPEL 2000 MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL CODES IF ANY IF NOT FOLLOW THE CURRENT CSA C22 1 IN CA NADA OR NFPA 70 IN THE USA INSTALL AND USE AS PER THE MANUFACTURER S INSTALLATIONAND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 34: ...wer terminal block 110V black bare blower speed control thermal switch internal blower thermal switch bypass optional white Figure 34 Wiring for the thermostat draft damper motor transformer 24V terminal block draft damper thermostat 110V white black bare ...

Page 35: ...ostat central blower speed switch 18 ga LVT external central heat blower 1 2 white black yellow blower control thermostat external central heat blower 24V 18ga LVT white black yellow 1 2 black For a warming thermostat 1 should be the red wire and 2 should be the black wire For a cooling thermostat 1 should be the black wire and 2 should be the red wire central blower speed switch For a warming the...

Page 36: ...t damper thermostat 110V terminal block bare internal blower speed control thermal switch internal blower external blower control external central heat blower 24V 18ga LVT white black black white white black yellow jumper Zone Thermostats Heat Only zone 1 zone 2 zone 3 Zone Valves 8 NC zone 1 zone 2 zone 3 ...

Page 37: ...ol center for central heat R2121 Blower speed control R2220 Central heat blower R2229 Internal blower R4103 Refractory rear side left R4104 Refractory rear side right R4105 Refractory front side left R4106 Refractory front side right R4107 Refractory back 2 required R6000 1 diameter control knob R6012 Door handle grip R6110 Control chain R6121 Control chain end R6149 Louver spacer R6223L Cast iron...

Page 38: ... elect FD K Rock retainer kit FD K 1 Rock retainer kit w o opening FD L Gold louver kit FD M Brick chimney adaptor Removable top louvers Primary air Secondary air tube Air wash grid High heat refractory lining Ceramic glass Convection chamber Adjustable hinge pins Andiron Adjustable latch Removable bottom louvers Combustion air control knob 210 CFM blower included rheostat option 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

Page 39: ...ents 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 instruction manual Repairs or replacements particularly charges for travel and labor not authorized by RSF Energy in advance LIMITATIONS All items found to be defective will be replaced or repaired upon return of the defective part ...

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