FOCUS 250 Owner's Manual
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RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
1. Note the location of roof and floor joists. Try to choose a location that does not require cutting them.
2. Do not 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 through the inside of the house. If it must be run outside, it should be
enclosed in an insulated enclosure (see Installation: Chase Enclosure). Remember, a cold chimney causes
poor draft.
CEILING CLEARANCE
Ceiling clearance is the distance from the base of the fireplace to the ceiling. Under no circumstances should the
distance between the ceiling firestop and the base fireplace be less than the dimension specified in Table 1 (C).
UNPACKING YOUR FOCUS 250
Make sure to remove, from the top of the fireplace, the two wood pieces (2"x4") that are glued to the top.
They are there to protect the top of the fireplace and MUST be removed.
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WARNING: THERE ARE IMPORTANT COMPONENTS ATTACHED TO THE TOP OF THE FIREPLACE FOR
SHIPPING. ENSURE THEY ARE NOT DISCARDED.
The following components MUST be installed and are attached to the top of the fireplace for shipping:
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The top standoff: it MUST be installed on the top of the fireplace, see "Standoff Installation" on page 13
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The L-shaped sparkguard: it MUST be installed at the bottom of the fireplace, see section "Beneath The Hearth
Extension" on page 20.
The two 1"x4" attached to the legs of the fireplace will help move the fireplace in its final location. They can be left
on the fireplace or removed depending on the particular installation.
The listing label has been temporarily placed in the
firebox. Keep it there until the installation has been
inspected. You can then drop it through the bottom
louver, to the right of the firebox for future reference.
TOP LOUVER INSTALLATION
The top louver is not completely installed to facilitate
the packaging. There are big flat bolts on either side of
the top louver opening, visible from the front of the
fireplace. Loosen them just enough to remove the
padding that is holding them in place. This padding
was installed to protect the louver during the shipping
and MUST be removed. Pull the louver out until the top
fin extends 1¾" out from the facing, the other fins
should be aligned with the side lintels. Tighten both
bolts.
Both louvers are fixed and cannot be removed.
STANDOFF INSTALLATION
Before you begin installing your fireplace, you MUST
install the standoff provided on the top of the fireplace.
The back shield MUST be open on the back side as
shown at the top of Figure 6. You can then install
standoff on the fireplace as shown in Figure 6 with the
screws provided in the manual bag.
DO NOT fill the gap between the fireplace and the
standoff with insulation or any other material; it will be
covered with the finishing material.
Figure 6 Standoff Installation
