OPEL PLUS KEYSTONE Owner's Manual
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RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
Figure 18 Refractory Brick Installation
GAS LOG INSTALLATION
The OPEL+ KEYSTONE can be converted into a gas fireplace as long as you keep the combustion air control lever
all the way open (towards the right) and keep the bypass open at all times, and make the modifications to the
fireplace as explained below. This is to allow enough air for an adequate and safe operation of the gas log. You can
use any gas log set up to a maximum of 35,000 BTU that is listed to ANSI Z21.60/CSA 2.26.
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WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE
RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO THIS FIREPLACE.
Remember that the installation of the gas line should be done by qualified personnel. All gas installations should be
in accordance with local ordinances and the appropriate Gas Code.
We do not require any minimum clearances between the side or the top of the firebox and the gas log set. However,
any clearances stated by the gas log set manufacturer must be maintained. You may install the gas valve inside
the firebox if the gas log set manufacturer allows this in its installation instructions, and if the required clearances
are met.
To convert the OPEL+ KEYSTONE please carefully follow the following steps:
1. There is a 1 ½" hole on both sides of the fireplace, about 9" up from the bottom of the fireplace. The gas line
must come into the fireplace through one of these holes. Choose the side of installation that is more convenient
to you.
2. There are a few parts that you need to remove from the OPEL+ KEYSTONE to be able to accommodate a gas
firelog. Make sure to store them for safekeeping, you will need to reinstall them all if you ever intend to burn
wood again in your OPEL+ KEYSTONE:
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Remove the round central refractory brick.
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Remove the two bottom refractory brick from the firebox.
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Open the bottom louver and remove the nut and bolt on the central plug of the firebox. The nut is a locknut
so you will need to hold it tightly to unscrew the bolt. Remove the top and bottom plates, the nut and the
bolt.
3. Remove the side firebrick on the side that you have decided to bring the gas into the fireplace, you will need to
drill a hole from the outer side of the fireplace through the side of the firebox.
4. Then you will need to drill or break a hole through the side firebrick to allow the gas line through once you put
the firebrick back in place.
5. Make sure to leave the ash pan hole completelly open, this will bring air to the gas log.