FOCUS 320 SBR Owner's Manual
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RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
INSTALLATION
Check with your local authority having jurisdiction (such as municipal building department, fire department, fire
prevention bureau, etc.) regarding restrictions and installation requirements, and the need to obtain a permit.
NOTE:
We recommend that you remove the door until after all finishing work is completed around the fireplace.
This will reduce the possibility of scratches, vandalism, or damage to the finish caused by drywall dust, muriatic
acid, plaster, cement, paint or any other harmful spray or liquid.
LOCATION
Your FOCUS 320 SBR fireplace may be installed in many different ways (see Figure 2) without any special floor
reinforcement. We recommend that you take the time to plan your entire installation (fireplace, chimney, and
options) before beginning the actual installation (refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4).
Dimensions of the fireplace along with clearances are shown in Figure 1 and Table 1.
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WARNING: IF THIS FIREPLACE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE CAN RESULT. FOR
YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND CLEARANCES. DO NOT PACK
REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIALS.
1. Note the location of roof and floor joists. Try to choose a location that does not require cutting them.
2. If possible, run the chimney up through the inside of the house. If it must be run outside, it should be enclosed
in an insulated enclosure (see "Installation: Chase Enclosure"). Remember, a cold chimney causes poor draft.
The framing dimensions are larger than required for ease of installation. Examples shown here are for a Louvered
fireplace. An extra 12" is required on the left of the fireplace of a Clean Face fireplace to connect the intake air
duct. The Heat Dump Option will also require an extra 12" on the selected side. Additional space, dependent on
your desired installation, is also required on top and maybe on one side of the fireplace for the Central Heat
Option
Figure 2 Framing Examples for a Louvered Fireplace
44 1/4"
45"
24"
45"
90"
22"
64"
