FOCUS ST Owner's Manual
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RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
You can touch up the face of the FOCUS ST with
Stove Bright
Metallic Black high temperature paint which is
available at most fireplaces dealers. Follow the directions outlined on the spray can.
DO NOT
attempt to paint the
fireplace while it is still warm. Keep the spray can away from any source of heat or open flame. Ensure that there
is adequate ventilation in the room from the time you start painting until the paint is dry.
Stove Bright
is available in
a wide range of colors if you want to change the color of your FOCUS ST.
We recommend that you take the time to protect or remove any item that you do not want to paint such as: the door
glass, the fireplace surroundings, etc. The glass can be removed from the door but the gasket will have to be
replaced.
DOOR ADJUSTMENT
To check for a proper door seal, insert a sheet of paper between the door and the front of the fireplace and then
latch the door shut. 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 burn rate of the FOCUS ST 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.
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 or cause undue
stress on the door handle.
If needed, the hinges can be adjusted to improve the alignment of the door latch with respect to the hole in the
fireplace facing, and for easy installation/removal of the door.
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.
LOUVERS
All louvers are factory installed. On occasion, you may need to remove either one. Just follow the steps below.
All louvers are held in place by two bolts located approximately one third of the length from either side of the louvers,
below the bottom fin and by a magnet in the center at the top of the louvers.
To remove either louver:
1. Using a ¼" wrench, loosen both bolts below the bottom fin of the louver.
2. Grasp the louver close to the center and pull to disengage the magnet at the top of the louver.
3. Pull the louver straight out.
For the bottom louver which houses the outside air control, make sure the outside air control lever is in closed
position (horizontal). Pull the left side of the louver out while pivoting around the right bolt. Pull out gently the
right side of the louver.
To reinstall the louver, follow the above steps in the reverse sequence. Please note, only one louver has a cutout
for the outside air control. Make sure to reinstall it in the appropriate bottom louver opening.
INSTALLATION
Before you begin, 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.
NOTE:
We recommend that you remove the doors until after all finishing work is completed around the fireplace.
This will reduce the possibility of scratches, vandalism, or damage to the finish caused by drywall dust, muriatic
acid, plaster, cement, paint or any other harmful spray or liquid.