RSF Woodburning Fireplaces OPEL 2, Owner'S Manual

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OPEL PLUS C Owner's Manual 15 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
INSTALLATION
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.
LOCATION
Your OPEL fireplace may be installed in many different ways (see Figure 7) without any special floor reinforcement.
We recommend that you take the time to plan your entire installation (fireplace, chimney, and options) before
beginning the actual installation (refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9).
The framing dimensions are larger than required for ease of installation. Examples shown here are for a
Louvered OPEL. An extra 12" is required on the left of the fireplace of a Clean Face OPEL to connect the intake
air duct. The Heat Dump Option will also require an extra 12" on the selected side.
Figure 7 Louvered OPEL Framing Examples
Dimensions of the fireplace along with clearances are shown in Figure 1 and Table 1.
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WARNING: IF THIS FIREPLACE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE CAN RESULT. FOR
YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND CLEARANCES. DO NOT PACK
REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS.
1. Note the location of roof and floor joists. Try to choose a location that does not require cutting them.
2. If 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.
50 1/2"
39"
24"
82"
38"
58"
18"
82"
38"
58"
18"