Owner's Manual Residential Factory Built Fireplace Operation • Maintenance • Installation CHAMELEON2 Keep these instructions for future use.
Dear Customer, The CHAMELEON2 incorporates technology with elegance to give you a beautiful view of the fire without compromising on heating efficiency or environmental quality. We have designed your new CHAMELEON2 to be easy to install, operate and maintain. It is in your best interest to become familiar with it. Study your manual to be sure that the installation is correct, then follow the guidelines for operation and maintenance.
SAFETY FIRST DO'S AND DONT'S If this fireplace is not properly installed, a house fire could result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact 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. To ANYONE using this fireplace: these DO's and DONT's are for your safety. 1.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS The CHAMELEON2 fireplace is environmentally friendly as well as efficient. It is approved by the United States Environmental Agency (EPA) at an emission rate of 4.0 grams per hour. THE COMBUSTION CONTROL SYSTEM Since the door is sealed, all combustion air must come through the CHAMELEON2's primary air control. For the first few days, it is best to operate the fireplace with the primary air control fully open (handle pushed to the far right).
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.
Table 1 Unit Dimensions and Clearances A Distance of combustible material from side, back and top standoffs 0" (0,0 mm) B Minimum distance of side wall to the side of the fireplace 6" (153 mm) C Ceiling clearance: from the base of the fireplace to the ceiling 6' (1,83 m) D Minimum chimney height: minimum total chimney height from fireplace top to below the chimney rain cap 12' (3,66 m) E Maximum chimney height: maximum total chimney height from fireplace top to below the chimney rain cap 4
OPERATION AIR CONTROLS All the CHAMELEON2 air controls are located below the door (see Figure 2 and Figure 3). Combustion Air Control Unlike most open fireplaces, RSF fireplaces don’t have flue dampers. Instead, the system is sealed by closing the door, and the amount of air entering the firebox is controlled by the combustion air control lever (see Figure 2) which can be moved left or right.
FIRST FIRES You will experience a slow start-up during the first few fires. The refractory bricks lining the firebox contain moisture from manufacturing and require a few hot fires to evaporate the moisture. While there is still moisture in the bricks, they will be black with smoke deposits. When the moisture has dissipated, the bricks will turn white. Unlike cast iron stoves, there is no need to cure the fireplace itself by starting with small fires and progressively larger ones.
• If you have purchased the internal blower or the inline fan, make sure the blower is off before opening the door. • Check to see if other fans in the home are running, particularly a kitchen range hood, or bathroom exhaust fan. This can affect the pressure in the home. • Try opening a window near the fireplace a little, this will equalize the pressure in the home and should correct a draft problem. Once proper draft is established the window can be closed.
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. DOOR ADJUSTMENT The door hinges on the fireplace can be adjusted for easy installation/removal of the door and the firescreen, and for proper sealing of the door. The latch pin can also be adjusted to provide a positive seal without too much effort at closing.
LOCATION Your CHAMELEON2 fireplace may be installed in many different ways (see Figure 4) 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 5 and Figure 6). Dimensions of the fireplace along with clearances are shown in Figure 1 and Table 1. 18" 58" 38" 39" 39" 24" 82" The framing dimensions are larger than required for ease of installation.
Rain Cap Storm Collar Flashing Radiation Shield with a Storm Collar in the Attic Radiation Shield Ceiling Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension (refer to text for particulars) Electrical Knock-out Outside Air Inlet (refer to text for particulars) Figure 5 Louvered CHAMELEON2 General Installation CHAMELEON2 Owner's Manual 12 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
Rain Cap Storm Collar Flashing Radiation Shield with a Storm Collar in the Attic Radiation Shield Ceiling Gravity Vent Option FO-V2 (using flexible insulated ducting provided by ICC only): One FO-V2 is MANDATORY with the Clean Facing (shown here) Intake Grill part of the Intake Duct Option FO-CID Hearth Extension and Beneath Hearth Extension (refer to text for particulars) Electrical Knock-out Outside Air Inlet (refer to text for particulars) Figure 6 Clean Face CHAMELEON2 General Installation CHAME
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. Do not build shelves or cupboards in the area above the fireplace. This space must be kept empty. 3. If at all possible, run the chimney up through the inside of the house.
Table 3 Minimum Recommended Flue Heights In Feet From The Top Of The Fireplace Number Of Elbows Elevation (ft) 0 - 1000 1000 - 2000 2000 - 3000 3000 - 4000 4000 - 5000 5000 - 6000 6000 - 7000 7000 - 8000 8000 - 9000 9000 - 10000 0 12’ 12’6” 13’ 13’6” 14’ 14’6” 15’ 15’6” 16’ 16’6” 2 x 15° 13’ 13’6” 14’ 14’6” 15’ 15’6” 16’ 16’6” 17’ 17’6” 4 x 15° 14’ 14’6” 15’ 15’6” 16’ 17’ 17’6” 18’ 18’6” 19’ 2 x 30° 15’ 15’6” 16’ 17’ 17’6” 18’ 18’6” 19’ 20’ 20’6” 4 x 30° 18’ 19’ 19’6” 20’ 21’ 21’6” 22’ 23’ 24’ 24’6”
5. Place the storm collar over the chimney and flashing. Seal it around the chimney with silicone sealer (DO NOT use roofing tar). 6. Fit the rain cap on the chimney. Secure it tightly in place. OFFSET CHIMNEY An elbow may be installed directly on top of the fireplace if required. See the detailed offset charts in the EXCEL chimney installation manual. Use the offset option if you need to clear a joist or pass around a cupboard. See Figure 9 and Figure 10 for examples.
CHASE ENCLOSURE If the chimney runs up the outside of the house, we recommend that it be enclosed in a chase structure. The chase should be constructed in such a way that it is an extension of the home (see Figure 11). It should be well insulated between the footings and the floor of the home to prevent heat loss. If the climate in your area is mild, insulate the chase at least to the first firestop.
NOTE: If the ceiling is high enough, you can install one or more EXCEL chimney lengths directly on the fireplace before the elbow. If you use a flexible liner, make sure to be careful when cleaning to ensure that the stainless steel flexible liner is not dislodged in any way. Using an Existing Masonry Chimney WARNING: IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING USING AN EXISTING CHIMNEY, IT MUST FIRST BE THOROUGHLY INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION TO DETERMINE THE FOLLOWING: 1.
HEARTH EXTENSION The area immediately in front of the fireplace must be protected by a non-combustible material such as brick, tile, stone, or slate. Refer to Table 1 (G-H) for the depth and width that the hearth protection should extend beyond the front and both sides of the door opening (see Figure 1). There is no minimum thickness required for the hearth extension.
Masonry and other non-combustible mantels can be placed directly above the top of the fireplace facing or higher. If the non-combustible mantel is located between the top of the fireplace facing and the specified height for a combustible mantel, then the wall portion between the top of the fireplace facing and the mantel must be covered in non-combustible material.
2. Then place the baffle (11.9.T) above the other two tubes and ensure its proper orientation: narrow part towards the rear and grooves towards the bottom. 3. Reinstall the first tube and screw it in place. 4. Continue by inserting the rear refractory brick in the firebox (11.3.T), then the left side refractory brick (11.1.T). 5. Then insert the refractory brick on the right side (11.2.T) of the firebox but do not position it yet. Ensure that it is resting firmly on the rear refractory brick. 6.
11.4.T 11.5.T Step 7 Step 8 11.9.T 11.8.T 11.3.T 11.1.T 11.4.T 11.6.T 11.6.T 11.10.T 11.7.T 11.2.T 11.5.T 11.7.T Step 9 11.10.
LISTING LABEL CHAMELEON2 Owner's Manual 23 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
COMPLETE OPTIONS LIST Electricity Required FO-CAMF-4 Chameleon2 Facing - Clean FO-CAMF-5 Chameleon2 Facing - Classic FO-CAP Chameleon Ash Pan Kit FO-CID Chameleon Intake Duct (Mandatory with FO-CAMF-4) FO-CIF Inline Fan FO-DUCT5 Insulated Duct 5 feet FO-FDGRK8 Gasket Replacement Kit (Chameleon and Topaz) FO-FDHB8 Blower – Internal (for FO-CAMF-5 only) FO-FDM7 Masonry Chimney Adapter 7" FO-FSC2 Chameleon2 Firescreen FO-HD Heat Dump Kit FO-KF-4 Chameleon2 Rock Retainer Kit for Clean Fa
CONFIGURED OPTIONS LIST Clean Face CHAMELEON2 Required Chameleon2 Facing - Clean FO-CAMF-4 Chameleon Intake Duct Gravity Vent Kit Optional Not available FO-CID FO-V2 (1) Inline Fan FO-CIF Chameleon2 Firescreen FO-FSC2 Heat Dump Kit FO-HD Chameleon2 Rock Retainer Kit for Clean Facing FO-KF-4 Gravity Vent Kit FO-V2 (1) Chameleon Ash Pan Kit FO-CAP Blower (internal fan) Louvered CHAMELEON2 Chameleon2 Facing - Classic FO-FDHB8 Required Optional Not available FO-CAMF-5 Chameleon2 Roc
REPLACEMENT PARTS CHAMELEON2 Owner's Manual 26 RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
LIMITED WARRANTY 30 Years Limited Warranty All RSF Woodburning Fireplaces models are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 30 years, subject to the following conditions: During the first year RSF Woodburning Fireplaces will repair or replace, at our option, any parts which upon examination by an authorized RSF Woodburning Fireplaces representative, are found to be defective, except the parts listed in the EXCLUSIONS portion of this warranty.
