foc.us ERGOFOCUS Manuel utilisateur
Tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. and approved to
ULC-S610-M87 (A1998), UL 737-1996 and ULC S627-00
US EPA exempt
Report Number : 304-F-04-2
This document was packed with the appliance.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
ERGOFOCUS
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DESIGN INSTALLATION &
OPERATING MANUAL
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Introduction
Table
of contents
Please read this entire manual before you install and use
your focus fireplace. Failure to follow instruction may result
in property damage, bodily injury or even death. When this
room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result.
To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions.
Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and
installation inspection requirements in your area.
KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY FOR EASY REFERRAL.
All WARNING and CAUTION statements will appear in bold
font and upper case letters: THEY SHOULD BE STRICTLY
OBSERVED.
Thank you for choosing focus fireplaces.
Appliance designation: ergofocus
Manufacturer:
Focus - Atelier Dominique Imbert
Le fort – 34380 Viols le fort – France.
Introduction
Specifications
CHARACTERISTICS
ROOF OUTLET REQUIREMENT
CHIMNEY REQUIREMENT
STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENT
CONNECTOR
FRESH AIR INTAKE
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
A. FLOOR PROTECTION
B. CLEARANCES TO WALLS
C. WALL CLEARANCE WITH 360° ROTATION FIREPLACE
D. WALL CLEARANCE WITH OPTIONAL
ROTATION RESTRICTOR
Installation
INCLUDED PARTS, MATERIALS AND REQUIRED TOOLS
FOR INSTALLATION
OPTIONS
ASSEMBLY DETAILS
A. STAINLESS STEEL CHIMNEY SYSTEM
PLATE SETUP AND CONNECTION
B. FLUE ATTACHMENT TO ANCHOR PLATE
C. ORDER IN WHICH TO TIGHTENING THE PLATE SCREWS
(TO SECURE PROGRESSIVELY)
D. JUNCTION SLEEVE DETAIL
E. ROTATING MECHANISM DETAIL
Operating instructions
STORAGE / USE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
GRATE
ASHES
FUEL
FIRE SCREEN
BEFORE LIGHTING YOUR FIRST FIRE
BUILDING, STARTING AND MAINTAINING THE FIRE
PROTECTIVE GLOVE
DAMPER OPERATION AND USE
Maintenance
TAKING OUT THE ASHES
CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
SWEEPING YOUR CHIMNEY
SURFACES
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Warranty
Annex
HOW TO DETERMINE IF ALTERNATE FLOOR PROTECTION
MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTABLE
ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION PLATE
ROTATION RESTRICTOR
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Specifications
•Not for mobile home installation!
•Do not connect to any air distribution duct or system!
•The authority having jurisdiction (such as municipal building department, fire department, fire prevention
bureau, etc.) Should be consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit.
•Using make-shift compromises during installation can cause damage. Such installation is not covered under
focus limited warranty.
•When this room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the
installation instructions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area.
CHARACTERISTICS
• Hearth 37-3/8-inch (0.95m)
diameter; weight 116 lbs
(53 kg)
• Flue diameter: 8-3/8-inch
(219mm) ;
length custom-made
• Flue weight: 10,6 lbs per foot
(16kg per meter)
• Standard plate weight
of 42 lbs (19 kg)
• 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick steel
• High heat resistant paint
• Stainless steel ball-bearing
revolving system
for a 360° rotation
• Fire screen
ERGOFOCUS
Scale 1 : 20
Note : imperial are rounded from metric
floor
(sol)
8’’ adaptor
27 3/16"
(690 mm)
67 1/8"
(1.705 mm)
29 1/8"
(740 mm)
7
7
/
8
"
(199 mm)
Ø 8 1/16" id
(Ø 205 mm)
Ø 8 5/8" od
(Ø 219 mm)
Ø 37 3/8"
(Ø 950 mm)
20"
(500 mm)
40 1/2"
(1040 mm)
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Specifications
ROOF OUTLET REQUIREMENT
CHIMNEY REQUIREMENT
Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance!
Ergofocus requirement : the floor to top of chimney must be 14 feet minimum (5 m) or 17 feet (5,2 m) for an installation
less than 3 miles from the ocean or if a 30° elbow is necessary). Elbows should not be more inclined than 30°(USA) or 45°
(Canada) from vertical, and with maximum number of 2. Maximum inside + outside height : 30 feet.
The ergofocus must be connected to a chimney complying with the requirements for Type HT chimneys in the standard for
Chimneys, Factorybuilt, Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance, UL 103. For example, a class A insulated stainless
steel flue chimney system with an 8-inch minimum inside diameter.
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Specifications
STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENT
CAUTION
The support of the anchor plate (roof structure, slab, etc.) Must be sized in congruence with the fireplace static and
dynamic charges. The size calculation for the support is not the responsibility of focus or its affiliates. It is your
responsibility to consult with an engineer or architect for your project.
CONNECTOR
Connectors are all non-insulated chimney parts including focus flue, focus 8’’ universal adaptor and the chimney manufacturer
finishing collar with adapter.
To avoid heat traps the chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed space, or
a floor, or ceiling.
Passage through an attic, roof frame floor, or ceiling must be done using an insulated chimney respecting all chimney
manufacturer clearances.
CAUTION
Passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is not an appropriate installation for this
focus fireplace.
Refractory compound must be used to seal each connection.
FRESH AIR INTAKE
For optimum functioning, focus recommends a fresh air intake in the room (ideally under of the fire). We recommend
deflect-O A0684 semi rigid aluminium duct.
Minimum fresh air intake size:
This fresh air intake is compulsory
when operating venting appliances
such as kitchen hoods, permanent
air extractors or any appliances
creating an air depression in the
habitation.
IMPORTANT
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FIXED
VERSION
8''
8''
8''
45 cm
20 cm
20 cm
20 cm
16'' (US)
18''(Canada)
40 cm
45 cm
PIVOTANT
VERSION
40 cm
16’’(US)
18’’(Canada)
45 cm
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
A. FLOOR PROTECTION
Rotating version require 16 inches (US) or 18 inches (Canada) of floor protection on all sides (360°).
Fixed version require 16 inches (US) or 18 inches (Canada) on the front and to extend 8 inches on the left and
right sides as well as for the back side.
Use of provided firebox insulator under the grate (vermiculite) is compulsory.
40 cm / 16’’ (US)
45 cm / 18’’ (Canada)
IMPORTANT
no radiant floor heating tubing under the fireplace !
pas de chauffage au sol !
non combustible surface R ≥ 0.6
surface non combustible R ≥ 0.6
combustible sub floor
sol combustible
minimum 8’
minimum 2.44 m
20’’
50 cm
33’’
84 cm
ROTATING VERSION
non-combustible
surface
R ≥ 0.6
FIXED VERSION
non-combustible
surface
R ≥ 0.6
B. CLEARANCES TO WALLS
CAUTION
The distance to a combustible wall must be maintained at 38 inches. Property damage or death can occur
if this distance is not maintained. Drywall products lined with paper such as sheetrock are combustible.
Clearances as indicated further apply.
Specifications
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combustible wall
mur combustible
combustible wall
mur combustible
38’’
965 mm
360° rotation fireplace
Foyer pivotant à 360°
D. WALL CLEARANCE WITH OPTIONAL ROTATION RESTRICTOR
96 cm
38’’
48 cm
19’’
48 cm
19’’
combustible wall
mur combustible
combustible wall
mur combustible
combustible wall
mur combustible
non-rotating fireplace
foyer non pivotant
Manufacturer specifications:
• When placed close to a non-
combustible wall leave a
minimum of 4” for proper
ventilation. To avoid premature
aging of your painted walls, only
use mineral paint. With other
paints, above clearances apply.
• Fire clearance to glass (from
hearth): 31-½”.
• Fire clearance to tempered glass
(from hearth): 20”.
• Fire clearance to vinyl windows:
refer to window technical
specifications.
IMPORTANT
Clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory authority.
Specifications
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Installation
INCLUDED PARTS, MATERIALS AND REQUIRED TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION
• Appliance and designated parts are the fire box, anchor plate, steel flue pipe, focus kit (protective glove, mounting
gloves, can of touch-up paint, ash removal hatch), and insulating washers.
• Required tools: drill, M8 allen key, level, screwdrivers, M12 key, scaffolding (up to underceiling height), refractory compound.
• 2 persons minimum are required for installation.
OPTIONS
• Custom ceiling cover disc (steel disc)
• Custom anchor steel plate (inclined...)
• Focus steel flue extension
• Adjustable suspension plate
• Rotation restrictor
ASSEMBLY DETAILS
A. STAINLESS STEEL CHIMNEY SYSTEM PLATE
SETUP AND CONNECTION
slip connector: same brand
as the class A insulated chimney.
adaptateur simple paroi de même
marque que la cheminée isolée
class A insulated chimney pipe
8" id - 10" od
cheminée isolée:
(200 int./250 ext.)
anti-heat loss washers
rondelles à rupture
de pont thermique
optional sub-ceiling
oblique cover disc
disque cache plafonnier
(optionnel)
focus steel flue
conduit en acier
oblique anchor plate
platine de suspension inclinée
focus 8" universal adaptor
adaptateur focus
pour conduit en 200 mm
16 " mini.
16 " mini.
this point 3" mini.
below finished ceiling.
Ce niveau doit se trouver
75mm sous le plafond fini.
finishing collar
collier de finition
406mm mini.
406mm mini.
B. FLUE ATTACHMENT TO ANCHOR PLATE
focus steel flue
conduit en acier
8 vis pointeaux
C. ORDER IN WHICH TO TIGHTENING THE PLATE
SCREWS (TO SECURE PROGRESSIVELY)
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Installation
D. JUNCTION SLEEVE DETAIL
NOTE : The junction sleeves are provided only when the floor to
ceiling height in the room requires several focus pipe in
several parts.
(you may not find a junction sleeve on 9 feet or less
ceiling height)
E. ROTATING MECHANISM DETAIL
low part of the steel ue
bas du conduit en acier
smoke outlet sleeve
manchon de départ de fumées
washers
rondelles
nut M12 (Ø⁄’’)
écrou M12
Ø 21/40
ep. 3mm
Ø 13/27
ep. 3mm
ball bearings
butées à billes
cotter pin
goupille de sécurité
Ø ⁄’’ ⁄’’
thickness ⁄’’
Ø ½’’ ⁄’’
thickness ⁄’’
CAUTION
Screws do not sit flush when installed.
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Operating instructions
CAUTION
Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns.
STORAGE / USE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or « freshen up » a fire
in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.
GRATE
The cast-iron grate is located inside the fireplace. It must not be removed except for cleaning, once all cinders have thoroughly
cooled. Fire must only be built on the grate.
ASHES
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
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 in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in
the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
FUEL
CAUTION
Do not burn garbage or flammable fluids such as gasoline, naphtha or engine oil. Do not store the fuel within the
space heater installation clearances or within the space required for refueling and ash removal.
Only burn dry, natural, well-seasoned wood. Wood moisture content should not be more than 20%. We recommend using 2 year
dry stored wood. For the best efficiency use a covered storage.
WARNING
This fireplace has not been tested for use with doors, to reduce the risk of fire injury, do not install doors!
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