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PEARL Owner's Manual 

24 

RSF Woodburning Fireplaces 

COMPLETE OPTIONS LIST 

 

 

Electricity 

Required 

FO-A Decorative 

Andirons 

 

FO-DUCT5 

Insulated Duct 5 feet 

 

FO-GRK9 

Gasket Replacement Kit 

 

FO-FDHB8 

Internal Blower Kit 

FO-FDM7 

Masonry Chimney Adapter 7" 

 

FO-HD 

Heat Dump Kit 

 

FO-INT 

Outside Air Kit 4" Diameter 

 

FO-V2 

Gravity Vent Kit 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for PEARL

Page 1: ...al Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation Maintenance Installation PEARL 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: ... 2014 TABLE OF CONTENT 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 7 AIR CONTROLS 7 BURN TIME VS HEAT OUTPUT 7 FUEL 7 FIRST FIRES 8 LIGHTING 8 REFUELING 8 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS 8 MAINTENANCE 9 GENERAL CLEANING 9 PAINT 9 GLASS CLEANING 9 CHIMNEY CLEANING 9 DISPOSAL ...

Page 3: ...st 4 away from the front of the fireplace 8 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 by professionals who are certified by the National Fireplace Institute in the U S or by Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc in Canada CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL When wood is burned slowly it p...

Page 4: ...ount of warm air from the fireplace to another room we offer the Heat Dump Kit FO HD It includes a 180 cfm blower and is most often used to provide supplemental heating to a basement room when the fireplace is on the main floor but it can also be used to send the warm air to an adjacent room or upstairs Decorative andirons FO A are also an optional feature The decorative andirons are made of cast ...

Page 5: ... AND CLEARANCES For the side wall clearance Distance from the fireplace side standoff to the side of the firebox opening 81 8 For the mantel shelf clearance Distance from the fireplace base to the top of the firebox opening 22 Figure 1 Unit Dimensions and Clearances ...

Page 6: ... for other mantel sizes 12 305 mm K Minimum height of a combustible mantel shelf above the top of the firebox opening to the bottom of the combustible mantel refer to the Installation Mantel section for particulars See Table 2 Table 2 Various Mantel Shelf Depths and Corresponding Installation Heights Maximum Mantel Shelf Depth Minimum Installation Height 0 to 4 17 12 28 No combustible mantel shelf...

Page 7: ...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 PEARL fireplace adjust the combustion air control lever at the appropriate time If the fire seems to be burning too quickly turn the air down If the fire is smoldering and there are no visible flames turn the air up...

Page 8: ...several pieces as it rises and has air gaps 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 To get maximum efficiency out of your fireplace you will want to adjust the amount of air entering the firebox at the appropriate times Gauge how much to close the co...

Page 9: ...rfectly clean A good hot fire once a day usually cleans off most 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 UNLESS SPECIFIED FOR THAT PARTICULAR USE USE ONLY A CLEANER RECOMMEN...

Page 10: ...cy over firing excessive wood consumption and premature fireplace failure 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 NOTE We recommend that you remove the door until after all finishing work is completed around t...

Page 11: ...hin Facing 24 61 86 Thick Facing 23 60 85 The framing dimensions are larger than required for ease of installation The Heat Dump Option will require an extra 12 on the selected side Figure 4 PEARL Framing Examples FRAMING The enclosure walls can be framed with any suitable materials 2x4 or 2x6 studs plywood gypsum board etc Because of the high heat output potential of the PEARL combustible materia...

Page 12: ...he Attic Ceiling Radiation Shield Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension refer to text for particulars Outside Air Inlet refer to text for particulars Connects to the left side of the fireplace No combustible material over the fireplace facing top stand off and in front of the top casing grayed area refer to text for particulars Cold air trap optional ...

Page 13: ...sing of the fireplace to the floor If possible try to have at least one if not two of the brackets screwed into the floor joists with 2 wood screws OUTSIDE AIR DUCT After the fireplace is correctly positioned connect the outside air inlet to the fireplace Use an insulated aluminium flexible duct rated at over 200 F The duct should not exceed 12 vertical rise above the base of the unit We suggest u...

Page 14: ... base of the fireplace Do not lose the hardware that secures the faceplate to the fireplace To remove the bottom louver simply open the door grab the top of the louver close to each extremity and pull forward There are two high temperature magnets one on each side close to the top of the louver keeping it in place along with two supports close to the bottom of the louver to support the weight of t...

Page 15: ...le material such as a cement board Use the template provided in the cardboard packaging of the fireplace to cut the cement board to the appropriate shape The decorative faceplate will cover the edge of the cement board against the fireplace casing Remember ONLY NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL SUCH AS CEMENT BOARD CAN TOUCH THE FIREPLACE CASING The rest of the wall beyond the standoffs can be covered with...

Page 16: ...s that will result in a combined thickness greater than 1 e g brick stone etc These materials will not fit behind the decorative faceplate and will protrude past the faceplate once installed If you are using thick finishing materials then the decorative faceplate of the Pearl can be used as a template Flat Facing requires cement board due to the direct contact to the fireplace casing Thin Facing 1...

Page 17: ... 20 24 21 26 6 9000 10000 16 6 17 6 19 20 6 24 6 22 27 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Make sure to read the EXCEL Chimney installation manual concerning requirements for supports bracing anchors etc Refer to Table 1 F for the maximum chimney height that can be supported by the top of the fireplace WARNING THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE CHIMNEY AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MUST BE 2 OR MORE DO NOT FILL THIS AREA WITH...

Page 18: ...tightly in place Figure 12 Offset Chimney Installation Example Figure 13 Offset Chimney Through a Wall Example Radiation Shield Use Offset Support or Roof Support R SF Fireplace Radiation Shield 3 Metal Screws in Each Joint Rise Offset 10 2 min Flashing with Storm Collar 1 min Radiation Shield and Offset Roof or Wall Support Insulated Wall Radiation Shield 30 or 45 In USA use a vented flashing In ...

Page 19: ...d in a chase structure The chase should be constructed in such a way that it is an extension of the home see Figure 14 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 chimney warmer i...

Page 20: ...l constructed and fully lined in accordance with Local Building Codes and the National Building Code of Canada NBC or National Fire Protection Association chimney standard NFPA 211 2 It has been thoroughly cleaned of any soot or creosote residue and inspected to determine that it is in good working condition 3 There is no insulation of any type in contact with the masonry chimney and there is no i...

Page 21: ...ed on a non combustible floor NONE of the cement board and 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 a fire If...

Page 22: ... top front of the firebox To do so unscrew the bracket located on the left side of the tube 2 Place the baffle 1 above the other two tubes and ensure its proper orientation narrow part towards the rear and grooves towards the bottom 3 Reinstall the first tube and screw it in place 4 Continue by inserting the rear refractory brick in the firebox 2 then the left side refractory brick 3 5 Then insert...

Page 23: ...PEARL Owner s Manual 23 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 24: ... OPTIONS LIST Electricity Required FO A Decorative Andirons FO DUCT5 Insulated Duct 5 feet FO GRK9 Gasket Replacement Kit FO FDHB8 Internal Blower Kit FO FDM7 Masonry Chimney Adapter 7 FO HD Heat Dump Kit FO INT Outside Air Kit 4 Diameter FO V2 Gravity Vent Kit ...

Page 25: ...PEARL Owner s Manual 25 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only genuine RSF parts The use of any substitutes will void the warranty and may put your safety at risk AVAILABLE SOON ...

Page 26: ...s eroded or cracked 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 replac...

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