ORACLE2 Owner's Manual
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RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
MANTEL
Refer to Table 1 (J) for the maximum depth of the mantel shelf and its installation height. Wood or other
combustible mantel shelves must be placed as specified in Table 1 (K) and illustrated in Figure 1.
Masonry and other non-combustible mantel shelves can be placed directly above the top of the fireplace facing or
higher. If the non-combustible mantel shelf is located between the top of the fireplace facing and the specified
height for a combustible mantel shelf, then the wall portion between the top of the fireplace facing and the mantel
shelf must be covered in non-combustible material. If the non-combustible mantel shelf is located at the same
height allowed for a combustible mantel shelf, or higher, then no special wall covering is required below the
mantel.
REFRACTORY BRICK INSTALLATION
The refractory bricks for the
ORACLE2 fireplace are placed in the
fireplace at the factory. If, for any
reason, they should need to be
replaced, the following order should
be observed (see Figure 15). To
remove any of the refractory bricks,
just follow the installation procedure
in the reverse sequence. Refer to
Figure 15 to adequately identify
which refractory brick is the right and
which is the left at each step of the
installation.
1. First, insert the baffle (11.1.R)
into the firebox. Make sure 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 and both left 11.5.R) as shown in Figure 15.
These refractory have been designed specifically for the ORACLE2 and no modifications are required to ensure a
proper fit.
GAS LOG INSTALLATION
The ORACLE2 can be converted into a gas fireplace as long as you make the modifications to the fireplace as
explained below. You can use any gas log set up to a maximum of 40,000 BTUs that is listed to ANSI
Z21.60/CSA 2.26.
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.
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.
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.
Figure 15 Refractory Bricks Installation
