SAFETY FIRST
DO'S AND DON'TS
If this fireplace is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation
directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation requirements in your
area.
NOTE: We strongly recommend installers to be WETT in Canada, and by NFI in USA.
To ANYONE using this fireplace:
These DO's and DO NOT's are for your safety.
1. DO read this instruction manual before lighting your first fire.
2. DO burn seasoned wood fuel or processed solid fuel firelogs.
3. To avoid glass breakage, DO NOT slam the fireplace door.
4. DO NOT use gasoline, type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up
a fire in this fireplace. Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace while it is in use.
5. DO NOT overfire the fireplace. If the chimney connector behind the top louver glows red, or if you are
unable to slow down the burning rate of the fire, you are probably overfiring the fireplace.
6. DO keep all combustible materials (furniture, shoes etc.) at least 4 feet away from the front of the fireplace.
7. DO NOT use a fireplace insert or other products not specified for use with this fireplace.
8. Always verify that your ash pan is in place before igniting a fire.
CREOSOTE: Formation and removal
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. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates in the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
The chimney should be inspected periodically during the heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has
occurred. If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated (1/4" or more), it should be removed to reduce the risk
of chimney fire.
WARNING: Burn dry wood only !
DO NOT Burn:
- driftwood
- coal
- garbage
- plastic
- treated wood
Do not use construction scraps (e.g., 2x4 or plywood scraps)
as your only supply of fuel, as this may overheat
and seriously damage the fireplace.
Use no more than 3 densified fuel logs (e.g., Presto logs) at a time. Do not
poke or stir the logs while they are burning. Use only firelogs that have been evaluated for fireplace use and refer
to firelog warnings and caution markings prior to use.
REMEMBER: The Onyx AP fireplace is engineered as a controllled combustion appliance and requires controlled
combustion air for optimum performance. Optimum performance is accomplished by ensuring that the door is
always closed; thereby creating an air tight seal. This enables combustion air to be drawn through the outside air
duct only, at a specified flow rate.
ONYX AP Owner's Manual
RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
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