FOCUS 320 Owner's Manual
11
RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
LOCATION
Your FOCUS 320 fireplace may be installed in many different ways (see Figure 3) without any special floor
reinforcement. We recommend that you take the time to plan your entire installation (fireplace, chimney, and
options) before beginning the actual installation (refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5).
Dimensions of the fireplace along with clearances are shown in Figure 1 and Table 1.
WARNING: IF THIS FIREPLACE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE CAN RESULT. FOR
YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND CLEARANCES. DO NOT PACK
REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS.
1. Note the location of roof and floor joists. Try to choose a location that does not require cutting them.
2. If at all possible, run the chimney up through the inside of the house. If it must be run outside, it should be
enclosed in an insulated enclosure (see "Installation: Chase Enclosure"). Remember, a cold chimney causes
poor draft.
The framing dimensions are larger than required for ease of installation. Examples shown here are for a
Louvered FOCUS 320. An extra 12" is required on the left of the fireplace of a Clean Face FOCUS 320 to
connect the intake air duct. The Heat Dump Option will also require an extra 12" on the selected side.
Additional space, dependant on your desired installation, is also required on top and maybe on one side of the
fireplace for the Central Heat Option
Figure 3 FOCUS 320 Framing Examples
44 1/4"
45"
24"
45"
90"
22"
64"
