RSF Woodburning Fireplaces OPEL 2, Owner'S Manual

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OPEL PLUS C Owner's Manual 25 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
REFRACTORY BRICKS' INSTALLATION
The refractory bricks come pre-installed. These
instructions show the order for the refractory bricks'
installation. For removal, simply follow these
instructions in the reverse order, see Figure 17.
Small cracks and wear in the refractory bricks do not
require refractory bricks replacement. Replacement
need only happen when the refractory bricks have
missing pieces (chunks) or when the metal of the firebox
is visible through the bricks.
1. First, pass the baffle (11.6.P) through the front
opening of the fireplace. Then turn it parallel to the
opening with the narrower portion on top. Slide the
baffle up above the bracket at the top of the firebox
until it is as far back as it can go.
2. Then install both back refractory bricks (left 11.11.P
and right 11.12.P).
3. Continue by installing both side rear refractory
bricks (left 11.9.P and right 11.10.P). Just insert the
top corner of each refractory brick behind the
bracket and slide it against the back refractory bricks.
4. Next install the front side refractory bricks (left 11.7.P and right 11.8.P) with the finished side towards the front
of the unit.
5. Then install both left and right bottom refractory bricks (left 11.14.P and right 11.15.P) before installing the
bottom central refractory brick (11.18.P).
6. Finish by installing both front refractory bricks (left 11.17.P and right 11.16.P)
These refractory bricks have been designed specifically for the OPEL and no modifications are required to ensure
a proper fit.
GAS LOG INSTALLATION
The OPEL can be converted into a gas fireplace as long as you keep the combustion air control lever all the way
open (towards the right) at all times, and make the modifications to the fireplace as explained below. This is to allow
enough air for an adequate and safe operation of the gas log. You can use any gas log set up to a maximum of
35,000 BTU that is listed to ANSI Z21.60/CSA 2.26.
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WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE
RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO THIS FIREPLACE.
Remember that the installation of the gas line should be done by qualified personnel. All gas installations should be
in accordance with local ordinances and the appropriate Gas Code.
We do not require any minimum clearances between the side or the top of the firebox and the gas log set. However,
any clearances stated by the gas log set manufacturer must be maintained. You may install the gas valve inside
the firebox if the gas log set manufacturer allows this in its installation instructions, and if the required clearances
are met.
To convert the OPEL please carefully follow the following steps:
7. There is a 1 ½" hole on both sides of the fireplace, about 9" up from the bottom of the fireplace. The gas line
must come into the fireplace through one of these holes. Choose the side of installation that is more convenient
to you.
8. There are a few parts that you need to remove from the OPEL to be able to accommodate a gas firelog. Make
sure to store them for safekeeping, you will need to reinstall them all if you ever intend to burn wood again in
your OPEL:
• Remove the round central refractory brick.
Figure 17 Refractory Brick Installation
11.10.P
11.8.P
11.11.P
11.12.P
11.9.P
11.6.P
11.7.P
11.15.P
11.14.P
11.16.P
11.17.P
11.18.P