FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual
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RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Remove the ashes before they become too deep, i.e., before you have a spillage problem when you open the door.
The ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be
placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal.
If the ashes are disposed of by burial, or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
GENERAL CLEANING
The high heat paint can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. Use a mild detergent and water. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.
GLASS CLEANING
In a controlled combustion firebox, temperatures are not always high enough to keep the glass perfectly clean. A
good hot fire once a day usually cleans off most of the deposits that have accumulated. Remember: the drier the
wood and the hotter the fire, the cleaner the glass. A word of caution: although heat will not break the glass, impact
can. Be careful not to hit the glass.
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WARNING: NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS WITH AN ABRASIVE CLEANER. USE ONLY A CLEANER
RECOMMENDED BY YOUR DEALER. NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT, A SERIOUS BURN CAN
RESULT. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF EXCELLENT WOOD STOVE GLASS CLEANERS AVAILABLE WHICH
ARE FAR SUPERIOR TO REGULAR GLASS AND OVEN CLEANERS FOR WOOD STOVE APPLICATIONS.
PAINT
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WARNING: AVOID SPRAYING CERAMIC GLASS CLEANER OR OTHER CLEANERS ON THE PAINT OF
THE FIREPLACE. THEY MAY REMOVE THE PAINT AND MAKE TOUCHUPS DIFFICULT.
You can touch up the face of your fireplace 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 can away from any source of heat or open flame. Ensure that there is adequate
ventilation in the room from the time you start painting until the paint is dry.
Stove Bright
is available in a wide range
of colors if you want to change the color of your fireplace.
We recommend that you take the time to protect or remove any item that you do not want to paint such as: the door
glass, the fireplace surroundings, etc. The glass can be removed from the door but you will have to replace the
gasket.
DOOR ADJUSTMENT
To check for a proper door seal, insert a sheet of paper between the door and the front of the fireplace and latch
the door. Pull gently but firmly on the sheet of paper. If the paper either tears or is hard to retrieve, the adjustment
is correct. Repeat this procedure along all sides of the door.
The most important factor for controlling the burn rate of your fireplace is a good seal on 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.
The door latch is progressive, the more your turn the handle the tighter the seal on the right side of the door. Beware
not to always over tighten the door latch; this will result in premature failure of the door gasket or cause undue
stress on the door handle.
If needed, the hinges can be adjusted to improve the alignment of the door latch with respect to the hole in the
fireplace facing, and for easy installation/removal of the door.
NOTE:
An improperly adjusted door seal can have a significant effect on the performance and durability of the
fireplace. A poorly adjusted door can result in reduced efficiency, over firing, excessive wood consumption and
premature fireplace failure.
