FOCUS 250 Owner's Manual
10
RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
The baffle in the firebox can be pulled forward or completely removed to gain better access to the flue from below.
Whether you decide to remove it or pull it forward, great care should be given not to damage the back secondary
air tube with the sweeping brush or while moving, removing and/or reinstalling the baffle.
To pull the baffle forward, simply pull it over the front secondary air tube.
To remove the baffle, first remove the front secondary air tube. Simply unscrew the secondary air tube on the left
side, slide the tube toward the right until the left end drops out of its hole. Slide the tube back towards the left to get
the right end out of its hole. To remove the baffle, push up and slide it off the brackets.
Do not forget to replace both the baffle and the secondary air tube as you removed them and be sure to properly
orient the secondary air tube.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Remove the ashes before they become too deep, i.e., before you have a spillage problem when you open the door.
The ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be
placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal.
If the ashes are disposed of by burial, or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
GENERAL CLEANING
The high heat paint can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. Use a mild detergent and water. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.
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 glass, impact
can. Be careful not to hit the glass.
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WARNING: NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS WITH AN ABRASIVE CLEANER. USE ONLY A CLEANER
RECOMMENDED BY YOUR DEALER. NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT, A SERIOUS BURN CAN
RESULT. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF EXCELLENT WOOD STOVE GLASS CLEANERS AVAILABLE WHICH
ARE FAR SUPERIOR TO REGULAR GLASS AND OVEN CLEANERS FOR WOOD STOVE APPLICATIONS.
PAINT
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WARNING: AVOID SPRAYING CERAMIC GLASS CLEANER OR OTHER CLEANERS ON THE PAINT OF
THE FIREPLACE. THEY MAY REMOVE THE PAINT AND MAKE TOUCHUPS DIFFICULT.
You can touch up the face of the FOCUS 250 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
is available in
a wide range of colors if you want to change the color of your FOCUS 250.
We recommend that you take the time to protect or remove any item that you do not want to paint such as: the door
glass, the plated door, the fireplace surroundings, etc. The glass can be removed from the door but you will have
to replace the window gasket.
DOOR ADJUSTMENT
To check for a proper door seal, insert a sheet of paper between the door and the front of the 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 burn rate of the FOCUS 250 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 described above, then remove and
replace the gasket. Replacement kits are available from your RSF dealer.
