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RSF-IIC_03-06

The

CHAMELEON

Keep these instructions for future use.

Owner's Manual

Residential Factory Built Fireplace

Operation  •  Maintenance  •  Installation

Summary of Contents for The CHAMELEON

Page 1: ...RSF IIC_03 06 The CHAMELEON Keep these instructions for future use Owner s Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation Maintenance Installation ...

Page 2: ...ng 15 Refractory Brick Installation FIREPLACE OPTIONS 17 Fireplace Options LABEL 18 Label WARRANTY 19 Warranty Dear Customer The CHAMELEON combines technology and elegance to give you a beautiful view of the fire without compromising on heating efficiency or environmental quality We have designed your new CHAMELEON to be easy to install operate and maintain It is in your best interest to become fa...

Page 3: ...our floor Under no circumstances should the fireplace be used without either the door closed or the firescreen installed 8 DO keep all combustible materials furniture firewood etc at least 4 feet 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 ...

Page 4: ...utput you can add the Circulating Internal Blower FO FDHB8 with the Classic Facing or the Inline Fan FO CIF with the Clean Facing NOTE It will be difficult to install the internal blower if wiring is not installed during framing If there is any chance that this option will be installed in the future then suitable wiring should be run to the fireplace and to a switch box at a convenient place on th...

Page 5: ...y air control It is located on the right side under neath the door and it should be pushed completely to the left Light a fire in the fireplace starting with paper and kindling only Then add three or four pieces of wood about 3 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 con trol open un...

Page 6: ... STOVE APPLICATIONS CHIMNEY CLEANING Check the chimney for creosote build up every week or so until experience shows you how often you need to clean it A build up of or more should be cleaned before more creosote accumulates Use a 7 round brush The baf fle in the firebox must be removed to gain access to the flue from below Follow the directions in the Refractory Brick Installation section to remo...

Page 7: ...e seal with the sheet of paper as described above 6 If required the right side of the door 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 e...

Page 8: ...ng clearance Depth opening of minimum 24 Electrical knockouts Spark guard Storm collar Roof flashing Radiation shield and storm collar Ceiling Radiation shield Header Beneath hearth extension Refer to text for particulars Hearth extension CHAMELEON fireplace CHAMELEON Owner s Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces 8 Intake Duct Option FO CID MANDATORY with the Clean Facing not the facing shown here ...

Page 9: ... FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND CLEARANCES DO NOT PACK REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS 1 Note the location of rafters and floor joists If possible choose a location that does not require cutting them 2 Do not build shelves or cupboards in the area above the fireplace This space must be kept empty 3 If at all possible run the chimney inside of the house If it must b...

Page 10: ...and tube Carefully push the insulation and cover back over the duct Tape the plastic cover in place with 2 aluminium duct tape CAUTION WHEN RUNNING THE DUCT AROUND CORNERS BE SURE TO PREVENT CRIMPING THE DUCT THAT WOULD RESTRICT THE COMBUSTION AIRFLOW CHIMNEY This fireplace is certified for use with 7 ICC Model EXCEL chimney only The chimney system height from the top of the fireplace must be a mi...

Page 11: ...4 x 45 0 1000 12 13 14 15 18 16 20 1000 2000 12 6 13 6 14 6 15 6 19 16 6 20 2000 3000 13 14 15 16 19 6 17 21 6 3000 4000 13 6 14 6 15 6 17 20 18 22 6 4000 5000 14 15 16 17 6 21 18 6 23 5000 6000 14 6 15 6 17 18 21 6 19 24 6000 7000 15 16 17 6 18 6 22 20 24 6 7000 8000 15 6 16 6 18 19 23 20 6 25 6 8000 9000 16 17 18 6 20 24 21 26 6 9000 10000 16 6 17 6 19 20 6 24 6 22 27 TABLE 1 Figure 8 Offset chi...

Page 12: ...e rain cap on the chimney Secure it tightly in place 7 Read the EXCEL Chimney installation manual con cerning requirements for supports bracing anchors etc The EXCEL installation manual is available from your dealer or from our Web Site www icc rsf com OFFSET CHIMNEY Maximum offset angle in CANADA 45 in USA 30 Maximum number of elbows Four 4 resulting in two 2 offsets An elbow may be installed dir...

Page 13: ...ON If the CHAMELEON is installed on a non combustible floor NONE of the sheet metal Durock board and spark guard specified below are required Install the spark guard pro vided 5 x 36 piece of sheet metal halfway under the fireplace and halfway under the hearth extension The spark guard will extend 2 beneath the CHAMELEON This will make certain that sparks cannot lodge in this area and start a fire...

Page 14: ...stitutes will decer tify the system and may put your safety at risk To install the female hinges on the door remove the 2 top and 2 bottom screws on the left side of the door These four screws are not required for the CHAMELEON Use the two Allen key screws provided to install the female hinges on the door Figure 12 shows the holes to be used Put the door on the fireplace and refer to the maintenan...

Page 15: ...ards the rear and grooves towards the bottom see Figure 13a 3 Reinstall the first tube and screw it in place 4 Insert the rear refractory brick in the firebox 11 3 CT then the left side refractory brick 11 1 CT See Figure 13b for the proper orientation 5 Insert the refractory brick on the right side 11 2 CT of the firebox but do not position it yet Ensure that it is resting firmly on the rear refr...

Page 16: ... 8 CT 11 2 CT 11 5 CT 11 7 CT 11 10 C 11 3 CT 11 1 CT 11 4 CT 11 6 CT 11 9 CT 11 9 CT 11 8 CT 11 2 CT 11 10 C 11 7 CT 11 5 CT 11 3 CT 11 1 CT 11 4 CT 11 6 CT Figure 13 Refractory brick installation Front of fireplace Side view CHAMELEON Owner s Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces 16 ...

Page 17: ... Cathedral black FO TZDG Topaz Chameleon Door Gold plated FO TZDP Topaz Chameleon Door Pewter plated FO CAP Chameleon Ash Pan FO CID Chameleon Intake Duct Mandatory with FO CAMF 4 FO CIF Chameleon Inline Fan FO DUCT5 5 feet insulated flexible duct FO FDGRK8 Gasket Replacement Kit FO FDHB8 Circulating Internal Blower for FO CAMF 5 only FO FSC2 Firescreen FO VCT Gravity Vent Kit Mandatory with FO CA...

Page 18: ...e installed and serviced by professionals who are certified in the U S by NFI National Fireplace Institute or in Canada by WETT Wood Energy Technical Training www nficertified org CHAMELEON Owner s Manual RSF Woodburning Fireplaces 18 ...

Page 19: ...placements necessitated by vandalism neglect abuse over firing improper fuel or fuel loads or failure to ade quately service the unit as stated in the instruction 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 upon return of the defective part t...

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