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OPEL PLUS KEYSTONE Owner's Manual

RSF Woodburning Fireplaces

Dear Customer,

The OPEL+ KEYSTONE incorporates technology with elegance to give you a beautiful view of

the fire without compromising on heating efficiency or environmental quality.

We have designed your new OPEL+ KEYSTONE to be easy to install, operate and maintain. It

is in your best interest to become familiar with it. Study your manual to be sure that the installation

is correct, then follow the guidelines for operation and maintenance.

We at

RSF Woodburning Fireplaces

congratulate you on your choice of the OPEL+

KEYSTONE, and are confident that you have purchased a fireplace that is

simply, the best

Sincerely,

RSF Wodburning Fireplaces Team

June 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST

S AND

REOSOTE

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EMOVAL

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

OMBUSTION

ONTROL

YSTEM

ATALYTIC

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IMENSIONS AND

LEARANCES

OPERATION

ONTROLS

MPROVING

FFICIENCY

MPORTANCE OF

RAFT

URN

IME VS

EAT

UTPUT

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IRES

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NGAGE THE

ATALYST

EMPERATURE

ROBE

DJUSTING THE

URN

ATE

EFUELING

ROUBLESHOOTING

ROBLEMS

MAINTENANCE

ATALYTIC

OMBUSTOR

EPLACING THE

ATALYST

HIMNEY

LEANING

ISPOSAL OF

SHES

ENERAL

LEANING

AINT

LASS

LEANING

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EMOVAL

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DJUSTMENT

INSTALLATION

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EILING

LEARANCE

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LACE

RAMING

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NCLOSURE

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OP LOUVER BLOCKED

EARTH

XTENSION

ENEATH

EARTH

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ANTEL

EFRACTORY

RICKS

NSTALLATION

LISTING LABEL

COMPLETE OPTIONS LIST

CONFIGURED OPTIONS LIST

REPLACEMENT PARTS

LIMITED WARRANTY

Summary of Contents for OPEL+ KEYSTONE

Page 1: ...dential Factory Built Fireplace Operation Maintenance Installation OPEL PLUS KEYSTONE Keep these instructions for future use Industrial Chimney Company Inc 400 J F Kennedy St Jerome QC Canada J7Y 4B7 Telephone 450 565 6336 www icc rsf com ...

Page 2: ...LYTIC COMBUSTOR 4 OPTIONS 4 UNIT DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 7 OPERATION 9 AIR CONTROLS 9 IMPROVING EFFICIENCY 10 IMPORTANCE OF DRAFT 10 BURN TIME VS HEAT OUTPUT 10 FUEL 10 FIRST FIRES 10 LIGHTING 11 ENGAGE THE CATALYST 11 CATALYST TEMPERATURE PROBE 11 ADJUSTING THE BURN RATE 12 REFUELING 12 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS 12 MAINTENANCE 13 CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR 13 REPLACING THE CATALYST 13 CHIMNEY CLEANING ...

Page 3: ... fireplace If you are unable to slow down the burning rate of the fire or if the chimney connector behind the top louver glows red you are overfiring the fireplace 10 DO NOT use a fireplace grate or other products not specified for use with this fireplace 11 The burn rates are set by the semi automatic air control at the factory DO NOT tamper with the air control DO NOT install a flue damper that ...

Page 4: ...L KEYSTONE s draft control This control has a bimetal coil to allow more air when the unit is cold and less air when the unit is hot guarding against overheating It can be controlled either manually with the lever that is located on the right below the door or automatically with an optional electric wall thermostat For the first few days it is best to operate the fireplace with the manual control ...

Page 5: ...automatic control of the Central Heat Blower via a wall thermostat and thermal switch The Zone Heat Control FO FDHCZ1 along with Zone Damper Kits FO FDHCZ2 will provide the same features as the Central Heat Control but for more than one heating zone If you wish to install the Central Heat Blower on a Clean Face OPEL KEYSTONE you will need the Central Heat T FO T that will enable you to connect the...

Page 6: ...can also be obtained from our Internet Web Site www icc rsf com 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 DO NOT INSTALL A GAS LOG LIGHTER BECAUSE THE HEAT PRODUCED BY THE FIREPLACE WILL PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE GAS LOG LIGHTER ...

Page 7: ... firebox opening 26 3 8 Without the Keystone top louver With Keystone top louver Figure 1 Unit Dimensions and Clearances Refer to Table 1 J for maximum mantel depth Refer to Table 1 K for minimum mantel height above the firebox opening Refer to Table 1 H for minimum width of hearth extension Refer to Table 1 G for minimum depth of hearth extension Non combustible hearth extension and spark guard r...

Page 8: ... chimney height from fireplace top to below the chimney rain cap 12 3 66 m E Maximum chimney height maximum total chimney height from fireplace top to below the chimney rain cap 40 12 19 m F Maximum chimney height supported by the fireplace 18 5 47 m G Minimum depth of non combustible hearth extension from the front of the fireplace 18 457 mm H Minimum width of non combustible hearth extension tot...

Page 9: ...S Unlike most open fireplaces RSF fireplaces don t have flue dampers Instead the system is sealed by closing the door and the amount of air entering the firebox is controlled by the combustion air control lever on the front of the fireplace on the right below the door see Figure 2 which can be moved up or down Setting the air control lever all the way open up will allow the maximum amount of air i...

Page 10: ...on See Table 3 for minimum chimney height recommendations BURN TIME VS HEAT OUTPUT The faster your fireplace burns the more heat it will create however faster fires result in much more hot air flow up the chimney which means you are sacrificing efficiency Fast burning fires lots of air go through much more wood than slow burning fires To get the most out of your OPEL KEYSTONE fireplace adequately ...

Page 11: ...s to flow through Continue to leave the door slightly open until the cordwood is lit Close the door completely when the fire is established if the fire goes out you ve shut the door too early WARNING DO NOT USE A GRATE OR ELEVATE THE FIRE WARNING MAKE SURE TO KEEP THE FIRE BEHIND THE ANDIRONS REPOSITION THE LOGS IF THEY FALL AGAINST THE GLASS ENGAGE THE CATALYST When the fire is hot you should alw...

Page 12: ...urnt wood that is left in the firebox This will help revive the fire Place the new logs in the firebox Try to maintain a clear path in front of the pilot which is the metal tube centered between the two andiron posts The pilot brings an influx of air close to the coals that will help to keep the fire going Once the new wood has been loaded keep the door slightly ajar for about 3 10 minutes to get ...

Page 13: ... Enough gasket is supplied to wrap the catalyst with two layers of the gasket material Carefully insert the catalyst into the opening and reinsert the screws that hold it in place The catalyst gasket expands as it is heated so it is normal for the gasket to have some small gaps after being inserted As the gasket expands the spaces will be filled CHIMNEY CLEANING Check the chimney for creosote buil...

Page 14: ...ost of the deposits that have accumulated Remember the drier the wood and the hotter the fire the cleaner the glass A word of caution although heat will not break the glass impact can Be careful not to hit the glass WARNING NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS WITH AN ABRASIVE CLEANER USE ONLY A CLEANER RECOMMENDED BY YOUR DEALER NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT A SERIOUS BURN CAN RESULT THERE ARE A NUMBER ...

Page 15: ... available from your RSF dealer The OPEL KEYSTONE Door cannot be adjusted to tighten the door seal The gaskets must be replaced when necessary to resolve the issue NOTE An improper door seal can have a significant effect on the performance and durability of the fireplace An air leak can result in reduced efficiency over firing excessive wood consumption and premature catalyst and fireplace failure...

Page 16: ...options before beginning the actual installation refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 Dimensions of the fireplace along with clearances are shown in Figure 1 and Table 1 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 ro...

Page 17: ... framing dimensions are larger than required for ease of installation Examples shown here are for a Louvered OPEL KEYSTONE The Heat Dump Option will also require an extra 12 on the selected side Figure 6 Louvered OPEL KEYSTONE Framing Examples 53 1 4 39 24 82 38 58 18 ...

Page 18: ... Shield with a Storm Collar in the Attic Ceiling Radiation Shield Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension refer to text for particulars Outside Air Inlet refer to text for particulars WARNING The wall surface directly above the fireplace must be non combustible grayed area see Table 1 L and text for particulars Cold air trap optional Electrical and Gas Knock Outs Flashing And Roof Radiation ...

Page 19: ...ing Radiation Shield with a Storm Collar in the Attic Ceiling Radiation Shield Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension refer to text for particulars Outside Air Inlet refer to text for particulars Cold air trap optional Electrical and Gas Knock Outs WARNING The wall surface directly above the fireplace must be non combustible grayed area see Table 1 L and text for particulars Gravity Vent Op...

Page 20: ...g the fireplace to the crate attach the casing or base of the fireplace to the floor Position the brackets all around the fireplace in the same fashion as they were on the crate If possible try to have at least one of the brackets screwed into the floor joist with 2 wood screws FRAMING The enclosure walls can be framed with any suitable materials 2x4 or 2x6 studs plywood gypsum board etc Because o...

Page 21: ...level Every 15 30 or 45 offset one pair of elbows also increases the minimum height See Table 3 for more precise recommended flue heights For example if you are living 6015 above sea level your chimney should terminate at least 15 from the top of the fireplace if it is a straight chimney or at least 18 6 if one 30 offset is used as shown in Table 3 Table 3 Minimum Recommended Flue Height Elevation...

Page 22: ...aside Install the flue adapter on the first chimney length and secure it with the screws provided Reinstall the flue adapter on the fireplace and secure it with the screws you have put aside earlier Assemble the rest of the chimney The chimney must extend at least 3 above its point of contact with the roof and at least 2 higher than any wall roof or building within 10 of it If the chimney is highe...

Page 23: ...en it to the other section with 3 metal screws at the joints 2 Install enough lengths to obtain the desired offset Secure each joint with 3 metal screws 3 Use another elbow to return the chimney to the vertical direction 4 Install a wall support or an offset support above each offset to support the weight of the chimney elbows are not designed to support the chimney above an offset Refer to the te...

Page 24: ...ront of the fireplace REMEMBER Check local codes concerning installation requirements and restrictions in your area MASONRY CHIMNEY Installing your OPEL KEYSTONE fireplace with a masonry chimney still requires using EXCEL chimney from the top of the fireplace to the wall where it will connect to a listed liner that will run up inside the masonry chimney see Figure 15 The stainless steel liner shou...

Page 25: ...hind the brick because three sides of it must stay in place 3 Bring the stainless steel liner down from the top of the chimney If you are using a rigid liner you will need enough room to secure an elbow to it with at least two screws If it is difficult to install rigid stainless steel liner in the existing masonry chimney or for a masonry chimney with less than 10 x10 inside a listed stainless ste...

Page 26: ...ENSION If the OPEL KEYSTONE is installed on a non combustible floor the spark guard specified below is not required Install the spark guard provided 5 x 36 piece of sheet metal halfway under the fireplace and halfway under the hearth extension and centered on the door opening The spark guard will extend 2 beneath the fireplace This will make certain that sparks cannot lodge in this area and start ...

Page 27: ...e non combustible Combustible mantel posts are not permitted unless they meet the clearance required to a perpendicular sidewall see Table 1 B The only combustible material accepted below the minimum clearance for combustible materials above the fireplace see Table 1 L is for a mantel shelf REFRACTORY BRICKS INSTALLATION The refractory bricks come pre installed These instructions show the order fo...

Page 28: ...is in its installation instructions and if the required clearances are met To convert the OPEL KEYSTONE please carefully follow the following steps 1 There is a 1 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 2 There are a few parts t...

Page 29: ...llation instructions Make sure also to respect all clearances stated by the gas log manufacturer WARNING THE MAXIMUM GAS OUTPUT ALLOWED IN THE OPEL KEYSTONE IS 35 000 BTU THE GAS LOG HAS TO BE LISTED TO ANSI Z21 60 CSA 2 26 THE COMBUSTION AIR CONTROL MUST BE FULLY OPEN WHEN THE GAS LOG IS FUNCTIONING When operating an OPEL KEYSTONE with a gas log installed make sure to follow the gas log manufactu...

Page 30: ... PLUS KEYSTONE Owner s Manual 30 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces LISTING LABEL The listing label is glued to the bottom of the fireplace Just remove the bottom louver the listing label is below the floor shield ...

Page 31: ...OPEL PLUS KEYSTONE Owner s Manual 31 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces COMPLETE OPTIONS LIST ...

Page 32: ...OPEL PLUS KEYSTONE Owner s Manual 32 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces ...

Page 33: ...at kit must be installed before facing and must be accessible for servicing FO FDHC4 Heat Dump Kit FO HD Rock Retainer Kit FO KK Central Heat T Option FO T Louvered OPEL KEYSTONE Required Optional Not available Opel Keystone Top Louver FO OPLK Ash Pan Kit FO AP Blower Internal FO FDHB5 N Blower Central Heat FO FDHB6 1 Thermostat kit FO FDHC4 Heat Dump Kit FO HD Rock Retainer Kit FO KK Gravity Vent...

Page 34: ...OPEL PLUS KEYSTONE Owner s Manual 34 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces REPLACEMENT PARTS Will be available soon Contact your RSF dealer for information ...

Page 35: ...l loads or failure to adequately service the unit as stated in the owner s manual Repairs or replacements particularly charges for travel and labor not authorized by RSF Woodburning Fireplaces in advance LIMITATIONS All items found to be defective will be replaced or repaired upon return of the defective part to an authorized RSF Woodburning Fireplaces dealer RSF Woodburning Fireplaces will not be...

Page 36: ...dburning Fireplaces This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for use and all other obligations or liabilities on the part of RSF Woodburning Fireplaces ...

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