FOCUS 320 Owner's Manual
10
RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
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 320 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.
The door latch is progressive, the more your turn the handle the tighter the seal on the right side of the door.
Beware not to always over tighten the door latch; this will result in premature failure of the door gasket or cause
undue stress on the door handle.
If needed, the hinges can be adjusted to improve the alignment of the door latch with respect to the hole in the
fireplace facing, and for easy installation/removal of the door.
NOTE:
An improperly adjusted door seal can have a significant effect on the performance and durability of the
fireplace. A poorly adjusted door can result in reduced efficiency, over firing, excessive wood consumption and
premature fireplace failure.
LOUVERS
Both top and bottom louvers are factory installed. On occasion, you may need to remove either one. Just follow
the steps below.
To remove the top louver:
1. Grab the louver with both hands.
2. Slowly lift the louver while pushing the top of the louver farther inside the fireplace casing.
3. Once the louver is against the top of the casing, move it back to disengage the louver from the two supports,
one at each end of the louver.
4. Turn the louver on its side to bring it back out through the louver opening in the facing of the fireplace.
To reinstall the top louver, follow the above steps in the reverse sequence. The top louver support should be
inserted between the first and second fins of the top louver. Make sure to pull the louver against the back of the
facing and center it.
To remove the bottom louver:
1. Grab the louver with both hands.
2. Slowly lift the left end of the louver while pushing the top of the louver farther inside the fireplace casing.
3. Once the louver is against the top of the casing, move it back to disengage the left end of the louver from the
support.
4. Push the right end of the louver backwards and then slide the louver towards the left to disengage the right
end of the louver from its support.
5. Turn the louver on its side to bring it back out through the louver opening in the facing.
To reinstall the bottom louver, follow the above steps in the reverse sequence. The right end of the louver has a
cut-out where the right support should be inserted. The left support should be inserted between the first and
second fins of the bottom louver. Make sure to pull the louver against the back of the facing and center it.
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 the fireplace.
This will 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.
