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ORACLE2 Owner's Manual 

RSF Woodburning Fireplaces 

UNIT DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 

 

 

23"

11 1/2"

11 1/4"

35 1/4"

38 1/4"

1 1/2"

6 1/2"

18 1/2"

6 1/2"

7"

4 1/4"

29 3/4"

17 3/4"

40"

 

Refer to Table 1 (G)

for minimum depth
of hearth extension

Refer to Table 1
(B) for minimum

distance of side
wall to the
firebox
opening

Refer to Table 1 (H)

for minimum width
of hearth extension

Non-combustible hearth extension

and spark guard (refer to Table1
(I) and text for particulars)

Refer to

Table 1 (J)
for maximum

mantel shelf
depth

Refer to Table 1 (K)

for minimum mantel
shelf height above
the firebox opening

 

Figure 1 Dimensions and Clearances 

Table 1 Dimensions and Clearances 

Distance of combustible material from side, back and top standoffs 

0"  (0,0 mm) 

Minimum distance of side wall to the side of the firebox opening, this does not 
allow to fully open the door. To be able to fully open the door without any 
interference from the side wall, it has to be pushed back at least an additional 10". 

9" (229 

mm) 

C Ceiling 

clearance: 

from the base of the fireplace to the ceiling 

Sealed enclosure 

Vented enclosure 

7' 

6' 

(2,13 m) 

(1,83 m) 

Minimum chimney height: minimum total chimney height from fireplace top to 
below the chimney rain cap (at sea level and no offset) 

12' (3,66 

m) 

Maximum chimney height: maximum total chimney height from fireplace top to 
below the chimney rain cap 

40' (12,19 

m) 

Maximum chimney height supported by the ORACLE2 fireplace 

16'  (4,88 m) 

Minimum depth of non-combustible hearth extension: from the front of the 
fireplace 

16" (406 

mm) 

Minimum width of non-combustible hearth extension: total width, must be 
centered on the firebox opening 

40" (1,02 

m) 

Minimum width of the spark guard 

36"  (914 mm) 

Maximum mantel shelf depth 

12"  (305 mm) 

Minimum height of a combustible mantel shelf above the top of the firebox 
opening: from the firebox opening to below the combustible mantel (refer to the 
"Installation: Mantel" section for particulars) 

24" (610 

mm) 

Содержание ORACLE2

Страница 1: ...RSF IIR2_2010 04 Owner s Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation Maintenance Installation ORACLE2 Keep these instructions for future use ...

Страница 2: ... Woodburning Fireplaces Team March 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST 3 DO S AND DONT S 3 CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL 3 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 CONTROLLING THE HEAT OUTPUT 4 OPTIONS 4 UNIT DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 5 OPERATION 6 FUEL 6 FIRST FIRES 6 LIGHTING 6 CONTROLLING THE FIRE 6 REFUELING 7 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS 7 MAINTENANCE 7 GENERAL CLEANING 7 PAINT 7 GLASS CLEANING 7 CHIMNEY CLEANI...

Страница 3: ...ards 7 DO keep all combustible materials furniture firewood etc at least 4 away from the front of the fireplace 8 DO NOT use a fireplace grate or other products not specified for use with this fireplace NOTE We strongly recommend that our products be installed and serviced by professionals who are certified by the National Fireplace Institute in the U S or by Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc in...

Страница 4: ...tyle by adding decorative trims to your cast iron doors gold plated FO NDTG or pewter plated FO NDTP To simplify the installation of thin non combustible materials such as ceramic tile or sliced brick we have designed a rock retainer kit FO KR It is not designed or required for full brick or stone Thin materials can also be installed directly on the face of the ORACLE2 using high temperature silic...

Страница 5: ... the door without any interference from the side wall it has to be pushed back at least an additional 10 9 229 mm C Ceiling clearance from the base of the fireplace to the ceiling Sealed enclosure Vented enclosure 7 6 2 13 m 1 83 m D Minimum chimney height minimum total chimney height from fireplace top to below the chimney rain cap at sea level and no offset 12 3 66 m E Maximum chimney height max...

Страница 6: ... metal The odor may be strong enough to set off your smoke detector Open the doors and windows to allow the room to properly ventilate Before the first fire be absolutely sure to use regular dish soap and water to wipe off all fingerprints and debris from the gold plating if you have chosen this option The plating cures during this first fire the acid from your finger prints will permanently etch ...

Страница 7: ...high heat paint and plating can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth Use a mild detergent and water Do not use abrasive cleaners PAINT You can touch up the face of the ORACLE2 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 c...

Страница 8: ...door onto 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 To insure a proper seal you need to adjust the tightness of the door against the front of the fireplace as follows 1 To tighten the left side of the door slightly loosen the screws holdi...

Страница 9: ...alant with insulation or any other material LOCATION Your ORACLE2 fireplace may be installed without any special floor reinforcement see Figure 5 We recommend that you take the time to plan your entire installation fireplace chimney and options before beginning the actual installation refer to Figure 6 Dimensions of the fireplace along with clearances are shown in Figure 1 and Table 1 WARNING IF T...

Страница 10: ...ap Storm Collar Flashing Radiation Shield with a Storm Collar in the Attic Ceiling Radiation Shield Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension refer to text for particulars Outside Air Inlet refer to text for particulars Figure 6 ORACLE2 General Installation ...

Страница 11: ... inlet can be above or below floor level 2 Make a 4 5 if using a 5 diameter duct hole in the outside wall of the house Push the outside air inlet in from the outside Seal the joint between the air inlet and the outside wall with an appropriate sealant 3 Place the insulated flexible duct over the round sleeve on the outside air inlet At both ends carefully pull back the insulation and plastic cover...

Страница 12: ...ed using a roof brace 4 Put the roof flashing into place Seal the joint between the roof and the flashing with roofing tar For sloping roofs place the flashing under the upper shingles and on top of the lower shingles Nail the flashing to the roof using roofing nails If the chimney is enclosed to the roof In USA use a vented flashing In Canada use a vented flashing or a roof radiation shield with ...

Страница 13: ...er section with 3 metal screws at the joints 2 Install enough lengths to obtain the desired offset Secure each joint with 3 metal screws 3 Use another elbow to return the chimney to the vertical direction 4 Install a roof support a wall support or an offset support above each offset to support the weight of the chimney elbows are not designed to support the chimney above an offset The support can ...

Страница 14: ...nect to a listed liner that will run up inside the masonry chimney see Figure 12 The stainless steel liner should be fitted inside the clay liner all the way to the top of the masonry chimney It is not meant to replace the clay liner You can use either the EXCEL liner or any other listed liner to ULC S635 ULC S640 or UL 1777 Special care is to be taken to make sure that you have a good solid conne...

Страница 15: ...are respected as per NBC or NFPA 211 If the masonry chimney is enclosed in drywall openings will probably be required in order to verify clearances at all points 5 The masonry chimney will only be used for the fireplace and no other appliance If major repairs are required to meet the above conditions a new chimney should be constructed To make the hole through the masonry chimney and make the conn...

Страница 16: ... tile stone or slate Refer to Table 1 G H for the depth and width the hearth protection should extend beyond the front and both sides of the door opening see Figure 1 There is no minimum thickness required for the hearth extension BENEATH HEARTH EXTENSION If the ORACLE2 is installed on a non combustible floor the spark guard specified below is not required Install the spark guard provided 5 x 36 p...

Страница 17: ...to orient the baffle correctly The side with the most holes should point towards the floor of the fireplace 2 While supporting the baffle as high as it will go place both left and right sides refractory bricks both right 11 2 R and both left 11 3 R as shown in Figure 15 3 Then install both bottom refractory bricks both 11 4 R 4 Continue by installing all front refractory bricks both right 11 6 R a...

Страница 18: ...nd half way between both doors They should be 6 spaced apart center to center and centered between both side refractory bricks 4 The right side refractory bricks 11 2 R already have a hole to allow the gas line through You only need to clean out the gray sealant out of the hole on the selected installation side to be able to pass the gas line through and into the firebox 5 Make sure to leave the f...

Страница 19: ...ORACLE2 Owner s Manual 19 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces LISTING LABEL ...

Страница 20: ...laces COMPLETE OPTIONS LIST Electricity required FO D Gravity Vent Damper FO FDGRK3 Gasket Replacement Kit FO FDM8 Masonry Chimney Adapter 8 FO KR Rock Retainer Kit FO NDTG Decorative Trims Gold FO NDTP Decorative Trims Pewter FO V2 Gravity Vent Kit ...

Страница 21: ...ORACLE2 Owner s Manual 21 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

Страница 22: ...ORACLE2 Owner s Manual 22 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces ...

Страница 23: ...acked refractory components Repairs or replacements necessitated by vandalism neglect abuse over firing improper fuel or fuel loads or failure to adequately service the unit as stated in the owner s manual Repairs or replacements particularly charges for travel and labor not authorized by RSF Woodburning Fireplaces in advance LIMITATIONS All items found to be defective will be replaced or repaired...

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