SAFETY FIRST
3
Do’s and Don’ts
3
Creosote Formation and Need for Removal
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
3
Combustion Control System
3
Ash Pan
4
Firescreen
4
Thermostat
4
Internal Circulating Blower
4
Gravity Vent System
4
Central Heat System
4
Catalytic Combustor
OPERATION
5
Lighting
5
First Fire
5
Refueling
5
Refractory Bricks Installation
MAINTENANCE
6
Cleaning
6
Disposal of Ashes
6
Doors
7
Glass
7
Gold Plating
7
Chimney Cleaning
8
Paint
8
Catalytic Combustor
INSTALLATION
9
General Assembly Illustration
10
Location
10
Ceiling Clearance
11
Outside Air Duct
11
Chimney
12
Chimney Installation
12
Masonry Chimney
14
Chase Enclosure
14
Radiation Shield
14
Offset Chimney
15
Framing In
16
Spark Guard
16
Mantel
16
Hearth Extension
16
Beneath Heath Extension
OPTIONS
18
Wall Thermostat
19
Circulating Blower
21
Catalytic Combustor
24
Gold / Pewter Louvers
24
Rock Retainer Kit
25
Remote Venting
25
Gravity Vent System
27
Central Heat System
32
Zone Heating
SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAMS
33
Thermostat
33
Circulating Blower
34
Central Heat System
34
All Systems
35
Zone Heating
REPLACEMENT PARTS
36
Replacement Parts
FIREPLACE OPTIONS
37
Fireplace Options
LABEL
38
Label
WARRANTY
39
Warranty
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Dear Customer,
The OPEL AP incorporates technology with elegance to give you a beautiful view of the fire without
compromising on heating efficiency or environmental quality.
We have designed your new OPEL AP to be easy to install, operate and maintain. It is in your best
interest to become familiar with it. Study your manual to be sure that the installation is correct, then
follow the guidelines for operation and maintenance.
We, at RSF Woodburning Fireplaces, congratulate you on your choice of the OPEL AP, and are con-
fident that you have purchased a fireplace that is simply, the best.
Sincerely,
The RSF Woodburning Fireplaces Team
April 2003
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