OPEL2 Owner's Manual
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RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
MANDATORY OPTIONS WITH THE CLEAN FACE
When installing a Clean Face (FO-F2) on your OPEL2, you MUST install the intake duct (part of FO-F2) to
provide sufficient air to the unit along with two Gravity Vent Kits (FO-V2, sold separately) to provide an evacuation
path for the heat. Neglecting to install either one of these will result in overheating of the unit and may put your
safety at risk. Refer to each option's installation instructions for particular details.
Use only genuine RSF parts. The use of any substitutes will decertify the system and may put your safety at risk.
REFRACTORY BRICK INSTALLATION
Before lighting your first fire, you must make sure the
refractory bricks are properly installed inside the firebox.
This is easily accomplished with the following
instructions. To remove any of the refractory bricks, just
follow the installation procedure in the reverse
sequence. Refer to Figure 16 to adequately identify
which refractory brick is the left and which is the right at
each step of the installation.
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 have been designed specifically for the OPEL2 and no modifications are required to ensure a
proper fit.
GAS LOG INSTALLATION
The OPEL2 can be converted into a gas fireplace as long as you keep the combustion air control lever all the way
open (towards the right) 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
BTUs that is listed to ANSI Z21.60/CSA 2.26.
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.
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
Figure 16 Refractory Bricks Installation
