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RSF-IIT_2010-04

Owner's Manual

Residential Factory Built Fireplace

Operation • Maintenance • Installation

TOPAZ

Keep these instructions for future use.

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Page 1: ...RSF IIT_2010 04 Owner s Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation Maintenance Installation TOPAZ Keep these instructions for future use ...

Page 2: ...BLE 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 CONTROLS 6 BURN TIME VS HEAT OUTPUT 7 FUEL 7 FIRST FIRES 7 LIGHTING 7 REFUELING 8 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS 8 DOOR HIDEAWAY MECHANISM 8 MAINTENANCE 9 GENERAL CLEANING 9 PAINT 9 GLASS CLEANING 9 CHIMNEY C...

Page 3: ...d 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 10 If you have the ash pan installed as an option FO CAP always verify that your ash pan and ash pan plug are in place before igniting a fire...

Page 4: ...O FDHB8 to your TOPAZ If you have any rooms directly above or adjacent to the room with the fireplace that you would like to heat you may want to consider the Gravity Vent Kit FO V2 The gravity vent distributes hot air to these rooms and requires no blower to assist its operation For a simple way to circulate a moderate amount of warm air from the fireplace to another room we offer the Heat Dump K...

Page 5: ...Ceiling clearance from the base of the fireplace to the ceiling 6 1 83 m D Minimum chimney height minimum total chimney height from fireplace top to below the chimney rain cap 12 3 66 m E Maximum chimney height maximum total chimney height from fireplace top to below the chimney rain cap 45 13 72 m F Maximum chimney height supported by the fireplace 18 5 47 m G Minimum depth of non combustible hea...

Page 6: ...e pressure problems within the house however it will not prevent the fireplace from smoking in a severely depressurized house We recommend always using outside air for combustion but you Figure 2 Air Controls Location Table 2 Various Mantel Depths and Corresponding Installation Heights Maximum Mantel Depth Minimum Installation Height 0 to 6 15 8 20 10 25 12 30 No combustible mantel can be installe...

Page 7: ...y with hardwoods Never burn scrap garbage treated wood or driftwood as they produce much more pollution and can corrode the firebox and chimney as well Burning large amounts of paper cardboard mill ends or construction waste can easily over fire and damage the fireplace or even ignite a chimney fire if the flue is dirty FIRST FIRES You will experience a slow start up during the first few fires The...

Page 8: ...oided by opening the door more slowly Ensure your chimney is clean and your chimney cap is not plugged Chimney caps with screens are more likely to become clogged with creosote buildup Make sure you have adequate chimney height for your system Refer to the Chimney section of this booklet and make sure to take altitude and number of elbows into consideration If you have purchased the central heat k...

Page 9: ...amp cloth Use a mild detergent and water Do not use abrasive cleaners PAINT You can touch up the face of the TOPAZ 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 ...

Page 10: ...eal on the door gasket If the door gasket is worn or damaged to the point where the seal is not adequate as described above then remove and replace the gasket Replacement kits are available from your RSF dealer To insure a proper seal you need to adjust the tightness of the door against the front of the fireplace as follows 1 With the door properly closed unlock the locking ring by turning it coun...

Page 11: ...ion assembly in the plastic bag provided and store it in a safe area to reduce the possibility of scratches vandalism or damage to the finish caused by drywall dust muriatic acid plaster cement paint or any other harmful spray or liquid Be aware that heavy duty cleaning products or acid solutions will permanently damage the plating NOTE We recommend that you delay the installation of the door and ...

Page 12: ...llar 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 out Outside Air Inlet refer to text for particulars Figure 6 TOPAZ General Installation ...

Page 13: ...d a convenient location for the combustion air duct and outside air inlet The outside air inlet can be above 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 o...

Page 14: ...5 above the roof it must be secured using a roof brace 4 Put the roof flashing into place Seal the joint between the roof and the flashing 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...

Page 15: ...d elbow Turn it in the desired direction and fasten it to the other section with 3 metal screws at 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...

Page 16: ...ed liner that will run up inside the masonry chimney see Figure 12 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 17: ...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 18: ... 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 In the USA only A cement board such as Durock or an equivalent cement board MUST be installed beneath the hearth extension The cement board must have the same minimum dimensions as the hearth exten...

Page 19: ... very small screws along with the 2 small lock nuts provided attach the bottom louver to the bottom of the fireplace as shown in Figure 15 Again be careful to install the bottom louver level and centered The bottom louver is held in the upright position by 2 magnets located on the back side of the bottom louver EXTRUSION INSTALLATION NOTE We recommend that you delay the installation of the extrusi...

Page 20: ... then the left side refractory brick 11 1 T 5 Then insert the refractory brick on the right side 11 2 T of the firebox but do not position it yet Ensure that it is resting firmly on the rear refractory brick 6 Next insert the arch refractory brick 11 8 T in the firebox 7 Then pivot the arch refractory brick until it is in a horizontal position and then slide the right refractory brick until it is ...

Page 21: ...er s Manual 21 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces Step 7 11 4 T 11 5 T Step 8 11 6 T 11 7 T 11 10 T Step 9 11 9 T 11 1 T 11 3 T 11 2 T 11 8 T 11 4 T 11 5 T 11 6 T 11 7 T 11 10 T Figure 17 Refractory Bricks Installation ...

Page 22: ...TOPAZ Owner s Manual 22 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces LISTING LABEL ...

Page 23: ... FDGRK8 Gasket Replacement Kit FO FDHB8 Blower Internal 9 FO FDM7 Masonry Chimney Adapter 7 FO FDFST Topaz Firescreen FO HD Heat Dump Kit 9 FO TZDB Topaz Door Black FO TZDC Topaz Door Cathedral black FO TZDG Topaz Door Gold plated FO TZDP Topaz Door Pewter plated FO TZLB Topaz Louvers Black FO TZLG Topaz Louvers Gold plated FO TZLP Topaz Louvers Pewter plated FO V2 Gravity Vent Kit ...

Page 24: ...TOPAZ Owner s Manual 24 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

Page 25: ...TOPAZ Owner s Manual 25 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces ...

Page 26: ...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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