RSF Energy OPEL 2000, Owner'S Manual

OPEL 2000

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the catalyst may stop working.  After the 30 minutes of

a medium to high burn, however, the catalyst will oper-

ate with the heat generated by the burning smoke, even

with a low fire.

OPERATION

LIGHTING

Slide the draft control under the doors all the way to the

right.  Light a fire in the fireplace, starting with paper and

kindling only.  Then add 2-3" diameter wood.  After the

fire is established, close the doors to prevent overheat-

ing (see the Combustion Control section).  Never use

any flammable liquids.  Once a coal bed is established,

add standard cord wood.  Leave the draft control open

until the fire is well lit, then adjust it to the level you

desire.

WARNING:  

Do not use a grate or elevate the fire

.

THE FIRST FIRE

Before the first fire, be absolutely sure to wipe off all

fingerprints and debris from the gold plating.

  The

plating undergoes a sealing process during this first fire,

and the acid from your finger prints will permanently etch

the gold plating.   You will experience a slow start-up

during the first fire.  The refractory bricks still contain

moisture and take a good hot fire to get rid of the mois-

ture.  While there is moisture in the bricks, the bricks

will be black with smoke deposits.  When the moisture

is gone, the bricks will be white.  You may also experi-

ence a slight odour during the first few fires.  This odour

results from the curing paint and the burn-off of oil.

Figure 1: Bypass control with extension rod

fireplace face

thick facing

pull hook

rod extension

decorative collar

set screw

bypass eye

handle

REFUELLING

Fuel wood can be of any species.  However, ensure that

the wood is well seasoned and kept under cover.  Six-

teen to eighteen inch lengths work the best.

NOTE:  The central heat and internal blowers, if installed,

should be shut off during refuelling.

The doors should be opened slowly, moving both

doors together, to keep smoke from spilling into

your room.  If you do have smoke spillage, check

to see that all kitchen and bathroom fans have been

shut off.  They can cause a vacuum in the house,

which pulls smoke out of the fireplace.

If you have the OPEL 2000 with the catalyst:

  After

refuelling a cool fire or a fire that has burnt down to a

cool coal bed, operate the fire at a medium to high burn

rate for at least 10 minutes to ensure that the catalyst

reaches operating temperature.