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RSF-IIC2_2010-05

Owner's Manual

Residential Factory Built Fireplace

Operation • Maintenance • Installation

CHAMELEON2

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Page 1: ...RSF IIC2_2010 05 Owner s Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation Maintenance Installation CHAMELEON2 Keep these instructions for future use ...

Page 2: ... 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 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 OF A...

Page 3: ...sed 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 fi...

Page 4: ...e door area Thin materials can also be installed directly on the face of the CHAMELEON2 using high temperature silicone as glue without a rock retainer kit For increased air circulation and marginally more heat output you can add the Circulating Internal Blower FO FDHB8 to your Louvered CHAMELEON2 or the Inline Fan FO CIF to your Clean Face CHAMELEON2 If you have any rooms directly above or adjace...

Page 5: ...AZ LIGHTER UNIT DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 35 3 8 22 1 2 34 1 8 16 1 2 37 9 7 8 24 12 1 2 7 1 2 Refer to Table 1 B for minimum distance of side wall to the fireplace 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 combu...

Page 6: ... corresponding to it depth Refer to the Installation Mantel section for particulars Table 1 Unit Dimensions and Clearances A Distance of combustible material from side back and top standoffs 0 0 0 mm B Minimum distance of side wall to the side of the fireplace 6 153 mm C Ceiling clearance from the base of the fireplace to the ceiling 6 1 83 m D Minimum chimney height minimum total chimney height f...

Page 7: ...p 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 CHAMELEON2 fireplace adequately 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 Th...

Page 8: ...s 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 cordwood in a manner that the fire will hit 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 th...

Page 9: ...m the door but you will have to replace the window gasket GLASS CLEANING In a controlled combustion firebox temperatures are not always high enough to keep the glass perfectly 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 glas...

Page 10: ... can be tightened loosened by adjusting the eccentric screw that latches the door just loosen the nut on the inside of the firebox turn the eccentric screw on the outside of the firebox so as to tighten loosen the door latch and retighten the nut 7 Once adjusted for a proper seal verify that the door can be easily removed and put back on the hinges You may have to slightly twist one of the hinges ...

Page 11: ...me to plan your entire installation fireplace chimney and options before beginning the actual installation refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 Dimensions of the fireplace along with clearances are shown in Figure 1 and Table 1 38 39 24 39 82 58 18 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 CHAMELEO...

Page 12: ... 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 5 Louvered CHAMELEON2 General Installation ...

Page 13: ...n Facing shown here Intake Grill part of the Intake Duct Option FO CID Rain Cap Storm 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 out Outside Air Inlet refer to text for particulars Figure 6 Clean Face CHAMELEON2 General Installation ...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...n 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 flashi...

Page 16: ...ired 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 ...

Page 17: ... listed 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 bet...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...he non combustible flooring of the hearth extension is less than or equal to 2 The height of the Z shaped spark guard must equal the distance between the floor and the base of the unit and go under the hearth extension and the fireplace by at least 2 If the unit is installed higher than 2 from the top of the flooring a right angle spark guard is necessary The sides of the right angle spark guard s...

Page 20: ...h at least one Gravity Vent Kit FO V2 to provide an evacuation path for the heat Neglecting to install either one of these will result in overheating of the unit and may put your safety at risk Refer to each option s installation instructions for particular details Use only genuine RSF parts The use of any substitutes will decertify the system and may put your safety at risk DOOR INSTALLATION NOTE...

Page 21: ...rch refractory brick until it is in a horizontal position and then slide the right refractory brick until it is in place The arch refractory brick is supported by the two side refractory bricks 8 Continue by installing the 2 bottom refractory bricks in the firebox 11 4 T on the left and 11 5 T on the right First slide the left bottom refractory brick below the square tube located at the front floo...

Page 22: ...Owner s Manual 22 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 15 Refractory Bricks Installation ...

Page 23: ...CHAMELEON2 Owner s Manual 23 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces LISTING LABEL ...

Page 24: ...Duct 5 feet FO FDGRK8 Gasket Replacement Kit Chameleon and Topaz FO FDHB8 Blower Internal for FO CAMF 5 only 9 FO FDM7 Masonry Chimney Adapter 7 FO FSC2 Chameleon2 Firescreen FO HD Heat Dump Kit 9 FO KF 4 Chameleon2 Rock Retainer Kit for Clean Facing FO KF 5 Chameleon2 Rock Retainer Kit for Classic Facing FO TZDB Topaz Chameleon Door Black FO TZDC Topaz Chameleon Door Cathedral black FO TZDG Topaz...

Page 25: ...O FSC2 Heat Dump Kit FO HD Chameleon2 Rock Retainer Kit for Clean Facing FO KF 4 Gravity Vent Kit FO V2 1 Chameleon Ash Pan Kit FO CAP Blower internal fan FO FDHB8 Louvered CHAMELEON2 Required Optional Not available Chameleon2 Facing Classic FO CAMF 5 Chameleon2 Rock Retainer Kit for Classic Facing FO CAMF 5 Chameleon Ash Pan Kit FO CAP Blower internal fan FO FDHB8 Chameleon2 Firescreen FO FSC2 He...

Page 26: ...CHAMELEON2 Owner s Manual 26 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

Page 27: ...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 replaced or repair...

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