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OPEL3 Owner's Manual 

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RSF Woodburning Fireplaces 

GOLD PLATING 

If you have gold louvers, you will be happy to know that they will not tarnish.  However, they are not scratch 
resistant. Use only mild soap and warm water to clean the gold when the surface is cool. The use of any 
household cleaner, such as Windex, abrasive cleaners, or any form of acid, may permanently etch or remove 
some of the gold plating. Before the first fire, make sure to clean all fingerprints and other deposits on the gold 
plating. Since the plating cures during the first fire, fingerprints and other deposits will permanently etch the gold 
plating.

  

INSTALLATION 

Check with your local authority having jurisdiction (such as municipal building department, fire department, fire 
prevention bureau, etc.) regarding restrictions and installation requirements, and the need to obtain a permit. 

Remove the fireplace door. Store them in a safe place until the installation and finishing work is finished. Be 
aware that heavy duty cleaning products or acid solutions will permanently damage the plating. 

LOCATION 

Your OPEL3 fireplace may be installed in many different ways (see Figure 5) without any special floor 
reinforcement. We recommend that you take the time to plan your entire installation (fireplace, chimney, and 
options) before beginning the actual installation (refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7).  

 

 

 

Dimensions of the fireplace along with clearances are shown in Figure 1 and Table 1. 

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 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 roof and floor joists. Try to choose a location that does not require cutting them.  

2.  If at all possible, run the chimney up through the inside of the house. If it must be run outside, it should be 

enclosed in an insulated enclosure (see Installation: Chase Enclosure). Remember, a cold chimney causes 
poor draft. 

 

51"

38"

24"

 

82"

38"

58"

18"

The framing dimensions are larger than required for ease of installation. Examples shown here are for a 
Louvered OPEL3. An extra 12" is required on the left of the fireplace of a Clean Face OPEL3 to connect the 
intake air duct. The Heat Dump Option will also require an extra 12" on the selected side. 

Figure 5 Louvered OPEL3 Framing Examples 

Summary of Contents for OPEL3

Page 1: ...RSF IIP3_2007 03 Owner s Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation Maintenance Installation OPEL3 Keep these instructions for future use ...

Page 2: ...y RSF Woodburning Fireplaces TEAM March 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST 3 DO S AND DONT S 3 CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL 3 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 THE COMBUSTION CONTROL SYSTEM 4 OPTIONS 4 UNIT DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 5 OPERATION 6 AIR CONTROL 6 LIGHTING 6 THE FIRST FIRE 7 REFUELING 7 MAINTENANCE 7 GENERAL CLEANING 7 PAINT 7 GLASS CLEANING 7 CHIMNEY CLEANING 7 DISPOSAL OF ASHES 8 DOOR ADJ...

Page 3: ...m burning your floor Under no circumstances should the fireplace be used without either the firescreen installed or the door closed 8 DO keep all combustible materials furniture firewood etc at least 4 away from the front of the fireplace 9 DO NOT use a fireplace grate or other products not specified for use with this fireplace NOTE We strongly recommend that our products be installed and serviced...

Page 4: ...switch for servicing To simplify the installation of thin non combustible materials such as ceramic tile or sliced brick we have designed a very versatile rock retainer kit It is not designed or required for full brick or stone With a Louvered OPEL3 you can choose to leave all the black metal completely exposed partially exposed or completely covered with non combustible material Whether you have ...

Page 5: ...fireplace or simply have less heat output in a warmer weather you may want to install the optional OPEL3 firescreen FO FDFS The OPEL3 fireplace is very efficient and clean burning but if you would like to go a step further you could consider the Catalytic Kit FO FDCCO The Catalyst ignites gases in wood smoke that would otherwise accumulate in the form of creosote in the chimney As a result you get...

Page 6: ...diameter After the fire is established close the door Never use any flammable liquids Once a coal bed is established add standard cord wood Leave the draft control open until the fire is well lit then adjust it to the level you desire WARNING DO NOT USE A GRATE OR ELEVATE THE FIRE Table 1 Unit Dimensions and Clearances A Distance of combustible material from side back and top standoffs 0 0 0 mm B ...

Page 7: ...PEL3 with Stove Bright Metallic Black high temperature paint which is available at most fireplaces dealers Follow the directions outlined on the spray can DO NOT attempt to paint the fireplace while it is still warm Keep the spray can away from any source of heat or open flame Ensure that there is adequate ventilation in the room from the time you start painting until the paint is dry Stove Bright...

Page 8: ...e fireplace and latch the door Pull gently but firmly on the sheet of paper If the paper either tears or is hard to retrieve the adjustment is correct Repeat this procedure along all sides of the door The most important factor for controlling the burning rate of the OPEL3 is a good seal on the door gasket If the door gasket is worn or damaged to the point where the seal is not adequate as describe...

Page 9: ...ur OPEL3 fireplace may be installed in many different ways see Figure 5 without any special floor reinforcement We recommend that you take the time to plan your entire installation fireplace chimney and options before beginning the actual installation refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 Dimensions of the fireplace along with clearances are shown in Figure 1 and Table 1 WARNING IF THIS FIREPLACE IS NOT ...

Page 10: ...rm Collar Flashing Radiation Shield with a Storm Collar in the Attic Ceiling Radiation Shield Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension refer to text for particulars Electrical Knock outs Outside Air Inlet refer to text for particulars Figure 6 Louvered OPEL3 General Installation ...

Page 11: ...n FO V using flexible insulated ducting provided by ICC only Two FO V s are MANDATORY with the Clean Facing shown here Intake Grill part of Clean Facing Option FO F Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension refer to text for particulars Electrical Knock outs Outside Air Inlet refer to text for particulars Gas Logs Knock out Figure 7 Clean Face OPEL3 General Installation ...

Page 12: ...e or below floor level 2 Make a 4 5 if using a 5 diameter duct hole in the outside wall of the house Push the outside air inlet in from the outside Seal the joint between the air inlet and the outside wall with an appropriate sealant 3 Place the insulated flexible duct over the round sleeve on the outside air inlet At both ends carefully pull back the insulation and plastic cover exposing the flex...

Page 13: ...ashing with roofing tar For sloping roofs place the flashing under the upper shingles and on top of the lower shingles Nail the flashing to the roof using roofing nails If the chimney is enclosed to the roof In USA use a vented flashing In Canada use a vented flashing or a roof radiation shield with a regular flashing 5 Place the storm collar over the chimney and flashing Seal it around the chimne...

Page 14: ... 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 roof support 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 Radiation Shield Use Offset Support or Roof Suppo...

Page 15: ...ed liner that will run up inside the masonry chimney see Figure 13 The stainless steel liner should be fitted inside the clay liner all the way to the top of the masonry chimney It is not meant to replace the clay liner You can use either the EXCEL liner or any other listed liner to ULC S635 ULC S640 or UL 1777 Special care is to be taken to make sure that you have a good solid connection between ...

Page 16: ...a masonry hammer and drill slowly enlarge the hole to the size required Remember to work from the center out Be especially careful with the clay liner behind 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 diff...

Page 17: ...ark guard should be at least 2 x 2 and must be covered with non combustible material Any custom made spark guard must have the minimum width specified in Table 1 I and be installed centered on the door opening NOTE Custom made spark guards are not supplied MANTEL Refer to Table 1 J for the maximum depth of the mantel and its installation height Wood or other combustible mantels must be placed as s...

Page 18: ...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 ...

Page 19: ...OPEL3 Owner s Manual 19 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces LISTING LABEL ...

Page 20: ...cement Kit FO FDHB5 N Blower Internal 9 FO FDHB6 1 Blower Central Heat 9 FO FDHC4 Thermostat Kit 9 FO FDHC6 Central Heat Control 9 FO FDHC6 1 Back Draft Damper FO FDHCZ1 Zone Heat Control 9 FO FDHCZ2 Zone Damper Kit 9 FO FDM7 Masonry Chimney Adapter 7 FO HD Heat Dump Kit 9 FO KP3 Rock Retainer Kit for partial full coverage or Clean Face FO OPLB Opel Louver Kit Black FO OPLG Opel Louver Kit Gold FO...

Page 21: ...r 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 OPEL3 Required Optional Not available Opel Louvers Black or FO OPLB Opel Louvers Gold or FO OPLG Opel Louvers Pewter FO OPLP Ash Pan Kit FO AP Gravity Vent Damper FO D Catalytic Kit FO FDCCO Firescreen FO FDFS Blower internal fan FO FDHB5 N Blow...

Page 22: ...OPEL3 Owner s Manual 22 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

Page 23: ...OPEL3 Owner s Manual 23 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces ...

Page 24: ...cked refractory components Repairs or replacements necessitated by vandalism neglect abuse over firing improper fuel or fuel 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 ...

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