OPEL C Owner's Manual
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RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
bricks (3) and (4). Just insert the top corner of each refractory brick behind the bracket and slide it against the
back refractory bricks.
3. Next install the front side refractory bricks (5) and (6) with the finished side towards the front of the unit.
4. Then install both left and right bottom refractory bricks (7) and (8) before installing the bottom central
refractory brick (9).
5. Finish by installing both front refractory bricks (10) and (11).
These refractory have been designed specifically for the OPEL C and no modifications are required to ensure a
proper fit.
GAS LOG INSTALLATION
The OPEL C 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 keep the bypass open 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.
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 C please carefully follow the following steps:
6. 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.
7. There are a few parts that you need to remove from the OPEL C 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 C:
Remove the round central refractory brick.
Remove the two bottom refractory brick from the firebox.
Open the bottom louver and remove the nut and bolt on the central plug of the firebox. The nut is a
locknut so you will need to hold it tightly to unscrew the bolt. Remove the top and bottom plates, the nut
and the bolt.
8. Remove the side firebrick on the side that you have decided to bring the gas into the fireplace, you will need
to drill a hole from the outer side of the fireplace through the side of the firebox.
9. Then you will need to drill or break a hole through the side firebrick to allow the gas line through once you put
the firebrick back in place.
10. Make sure to leave the ash pan hole completelly open, this will bring air to the gas log.
11. Proceed with the installation of the gas log as per the gas log manufacturer installation instructions. Make
sure to carefully read and follow the gas log installation instructions. Make sure also to respect all clearances
stated by the gas log manufacturer.
WARNING: THE MAXIMUM GAS OUTPUT ALLOWED IN THE OPEL C 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 C with a gas log installed, make sure to follow the gas log manufacturer operating
instructions.
