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OPEL C Owner's Manual

RSF Woodburning Fireplaces

CONFIGURED OPTIONS LIST

Clean Face OPEL C

Required

Optional

Not available

Clean Face Option

FO-F3

Gravity Vent Kit

FO-V2 (2)

Blower – Central Heat (not EPA certified)

FO-FDHB6-1*

Thermostat kit

(must be installed before facing and

must be accessible for servicing)

FO-FDHC4

Heat Dump Kit

FO-HD

Rock Retainer Kit for partial, full coverage or
Clean Face

FO-KP3

Central Heat T Option

FO-T

Ash Pan Kit

FO-AP

Gravity Vent Damper

FO-D

Blower (internal fan)

FO-FDHB5-N

Louvered OPEL C

Required

Optional

Not available

Opel Louvers – Black or

FO-OPLB

Opel Louvers – Decorative Black

FO-OPLC

Ash Pan Kit

FO-AP

Gravity Vent Damper

FO-D

Blower - Internal

FO-FDHB5-N

Blower - Central Heat (not EPA certified)

FO-FDHB6-1*

Thermostat kit

FO-FDHC4

Heat Dump Kit

FO-HD

Rock Retainer Kit for partial, full coverage or
Clean Face

FO-KP3

Gravity Vent Kit

FO-V2 (1 or 2)

* Possible add-ons: FO-FDHC6, FO-FDHCZ1, FO-FDHCZ2

Summary of Contents for OPEL2C

Page 1: ...sidential Factory Built Fireplace Operation Maintenance Installation OPEL2C OPEL3C 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: ...OMBUSTION CONTROL SYSTEM 4 CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR 4 OPTIONS 4 UNIT DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 6 OPERATION 8 AIR CONTROLS 8 BURN TIME VS HEAT OUTPUT 8 FUEL 8 FIRST FIRES 9 LIGHTING 9 ENGAGE THE CATALYST 9 CATALYST TEMPERATURE PROBE 9 ADJUSTING THE BURN RATE 10 REFUELING 10 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS 10 MAINTENANCE 11 CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR 11 REPLACING THE CATALYST 11 CHIMNEY CLEANING 11 DISPOSAL OF ASHES 1...

Page 3: ...you are overfiring the fireplace 9 DO NOT burn chemical chimney cleaners They contain contaminants that will render the catalyst inoperative 10 DO NOT use a fireplace grate or other products not specified for use with this fireplace 11 To avoid damaging the catalytic combustor DO NOT operate this fireplace in a manner inconsistent with the operating instructions in this manual 12 DO NOT operate th...

Page 4: ...lways remain open when lighting a new fire or reloading a fire DO NOT burn chemical chimney cleaners as they can contain contaminants that will render the catalyst inoperative See the OPERATION section for the details OPTIONS There are many different ways you can finish your OPEL C1 fireplace You can choose to install louvers with or without the upper louver louvers are available in various styles...

Page 5: ...ures 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 C you will need the Central Heat T FO T that will enable you to connect the central heat duct along with the left gravity vent on the fireplace For a simpler way to circulate a moderate amount of warm air from the fireplace to another room we offer the Heat Dump K...

Page 6: ...26 3 8 OPEL2C with Decorative Grills OPEL3C with Regular Louvers 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 door 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 refer to Table1 I an...

Page 7: ... other installation heights refer to the Installation Mantel section for particulars 36 927 mm L Minimum distance of combustible wall materials above the fireplace facing from the firebox opening other than the combustible mantel shelf see J and K above 39 997 mm Table 2 Various Mantel Depths and Corresponding Installation Heights Maximum Mantel Depth Minimum Installation Height 0 to 4 23 6 25 8 2...

Page 8: ...nt the fireplace from smoking in a severely depressurized house 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 C fireplace adequately a...

Page 9: ...mpletely If the door is positioned correctly you will see air rushing into the fireplace this will help the lighting process Once the kindling is lit and sustaining fire you can add some small pieces of seasoned cordwood Use the andirons in front to help position the cordwood so as not to flatten and smother the fire you ve just created Always add at least 3 pieces of cordwood Position your cordwo...

Page 10: ...l the bypass handle all the way out into the open position and turn off the central heat and internal blowers if installed The blowers may cause smoke to spill out of the fireplace if they are running The door should be opened slowly to keep smoke from spilling into your room If you have a problem with smoke spillage check to see that all kitchen and bathroom fans have been shut off They can cause...

Page 11: ...catalyst gasket 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 fo...

Page 12: ...nt is correct Repeat this procedure along all sides of the door s The most important factor for controlling the burning rate of the OPEL C is a good seal on the door gaskets If the door gaskets are worn or damaged to the point where the seal is not adequate as described above then remove and replace the gasket s Replacement kits are available from your RSF dealer NOTE An improperly adjusted door s...

Page 13: ...his will result in premature failure of the door gasket To insure a proper seal you need to adjust the tightness of the door against the front of the fireplace as follows 1 To tighten the left side of the door slightly loosen the screws holding the hinge to the door see Figure 7 2 With the door open push the door towards the facing of the fireplace so as to move the hinge towards the center of the...

Page 14: ...The framing dimensions are larger than required for ease of installation Examples shown here are for a Louvered OPEL C An extra 12 is required on the left of the fireplace of a Clean Face OPEL C to connect the intake air duct The Heat Dump Option will also require an extra 12 on the selected side Figure 9 Louvered OPEL C Framing Examples Dimensions of the fireplace along with clearances are shown ...

Page 15: ...tension and Beneath Hearth Extension refer to text for particulars Outside Air Inlet refer to text for particulars The wall surface directly above the fireplace must be non combustible for 18 grayed area 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 ...

Page 16: ... Flashing 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 The wall surface directly above the fireplace must be non combustible for 18 grayed area refer to text for particulars Cold air trap optional Electrical and Gas Knock Outs WARNING The wall su...

Page 17: ...ST be attached to the floor Using the four small brackets that were securing 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...

Page 18: ...himney 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 ft Number Of Offset Straight Chimney 1 x 15 2 x 15 1 x 30 2 x 30 1 x 45 2 x 45 0 1000 Minimum 12 13 14 15 18 16 20 1001 2000 12 6 13 6 14 6 15 6 19 16 6 20 2001 3000 13 14 15 16 19 6 17 21 6 300...

Page 19: ...cone sealer DO NOT use roofing tar If a vented flashing is used the bottom of the storm collar should be aligned with the bottom of the openings in the flashing as shown in Figure 15 6 Fit the rain cap on the chimney Secure it tightly in place OFFSET CHIMNEY An elbow may be installed directly on top of the fireplace if required See the detailed offset charts in the EXCEL chimney installation manua...

Page 20: ... it be enclosed in a chase structure The chase should be constructed in such a way that it is an extension of the home see Figure 18 It should be well insulated between the footings and the floor of the home to prevent heat loss If the climate in your area is mild insulate the chase at least to the first firestop If the climate in your area is very cold insulate the chase to the top to keep the ch...

Page 21: ...19 you must install at least one 18 length of EXCEL chimney after the EXCEL chimney elbow The uppermost part of the EXCEL chimney where it enters the masonry chimney must be a minimum of 12 from the ceiling NOTE If the ceiling is high enough you can install one or more EXCEL chimney lengths directly on the fireplace before the elbow If you use a flexible liner make sure to be careful when cleaning...

Page 22: ...stall the EXCEL chimney on the fireplace elbow and length then move the fireplace back into position as you connect the masonry adaptor to the EXCEL chimney Using a New Masonry chimney Since the masonry chimney is not build yet we recommend that you position your fireplace install the EXCEL chimney on it and connect to the first length of liner before building the chimney as explained above and sh...

Page 23: ...or an example Vertical mantel posts on the sides of the fireplace opening must be 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 MANDATORY OPTIONS WITH THE C...

Page 24: ...ons and if the required clearances are met To convert the OPEL C please carefully follow the following steps 6 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 7 There are a few parts that you need to remove from the OPEL C ...

Page 25: ...OPEL C Owner s Manual 25 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces LISTING LABEL ...

Page 26: ...6 1 Blower Central Heat not EPA certified FO FDHC4 Thermostat Kit FO FDHC6 Central Heat Control FO FDHC6 1 Back Draft Damper FO FDHCZ1 Zone Heat Control FO FDHCZ2 Zone Damper Kit FO FDM7 Masonry Chimney Adapter 7 FO HD Heat Dump Kit FO INT Outside Air Kit 4 diameter FO KP3 Rock Retainer Kit for partial full coverage or Clean Face FO OPLB Opel Louver Kit Black FO OPLC Opel Louver Kit Decorative Bla...

Page 27: ...artial full coverage or Clean Face FO KP3 Central Heat T Option FO T Ash Pan Kit FO AP Gravity Vent Damper FO D Blower internal fan FO FDHB5 N Louvered OPEL C Required Optional Not available Opel Louvers Black or FO OPLB Opel Louvers Decorative Black FO OPLC Ash Pan Kit FO AP Gravity Vent Damper FO D Blower Internal FO FDHB5 N Blower Central Heat not EPA certified FO FDHB6 1 Thermostat kit FO FDHC...

Page 28: ...OPEL C Owner s Manual 28 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

Page 29: ...OPEL C Owner s Manual 29 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces ...

Page 30: ...harges 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 responsible for freight costs related to shipping replacement parts Any complete fireplace or part thereof that is repl...

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