The Opel 3 Plus series has taken the Opel family of catalytic fireplaces to the next level.
EPA certified at 0.7g/hr makes the Opel Plus one of the most advanced and cleanest units available on the market today, yet it still maintains its classic styling. In the past, Popular Science Magazine has recommended the Opel for its efficiency and reduction of emissions. Over the years this technology has only improved and been refined to make the Opel Plus what it is today.
Catalyst Care Tips:
- Burn natural wood only. Do not burn chemical chimney cleaners, chemically treated wood, driftwood, construction scrap or garbage in your unit.
- Purchase the optional Digital Temperature Display (FO-DTD) to monitor the temperature of your catalyst.
- Maintain a healthy catalyst temperature between 175°C (350°F) and 700°C (1300°F). Prolonged high or low temperatures may shorten the life of your Opel catalyst.
- Remove cooled ash from the face of the catalyst by brushing it gently with a soft bristle brush (e.g. paint brush). Vacuum use near the face of the catalyst to remove the remaining ash is permitted; however avoid direct contact with the catalyst unit.
- Limit cleaning to the visible face of the catalyst only. Attempting to clean the individual catalyst openings may do more harm than good. Scrapers or hard bristle brushes are never recommended.
THE RSF COMFORT ADVANTAGE
Comfort is our specialty. We customize heat distribution from a wood fireplace throughout the home, including the basement. When the household temperature is tailored for a family at minimal cost and maximum efficiency, we call that the RSF Comfort Advantage.
Note: the central heating option is not available for the Pearl 3600, the Focus 3600 or Focus ST.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Opel 3 decorative Trim
This kit allows you to add a nice decorative trim to your Opel3 door. Whether it is black, gold plated or pewter plated, the decorative trim is easy to install and remove.
Louvers for the Opel
There are many ways you can finish your OPEL C1 fireplace. You can choose to install louvers – with or without the upper louver – louvers are available in various styles (regular black: FO-OPLB; or decorative black (FO-OPLC) or no louvers at all (FO-F3).
Opel Louver Trim
The Opel Louver Trim is a portrait style frame to cover the rough-cut edges of finishing around the opening of the upper louver on an Opel fireplace. It is not intended for use with heavy or thick finishing’s.
Gravity Vent Kit
The gravity vent kit uses natural convection to distribute the heat generated by the fireplace to the same floor and/or floors above the fireplace.
Clean Face
FO-F3 + FO-V2/V3 (x2)
The Clean Face Kit is required on all complete clean-face installations. It consists of blocking plates that cover the grill openings and an air intake duct that brings air circulating in the home into the fireplace. Gravity vents are required with this option.
Gravity Vent Kit – Rectangular
The gravity vent kit uses natural convection to distribute the heat generated by the fireplace to the same floor and/or floors above the fireplace.
Internal Blower
The internal blower kit will increase the circulation of heated air in the room where the fireplace is installed.
Central Heat Blower Kit
The central heat blower kit enables the distribution of heat generated by the fireplace throughout many rooms and different floors using either dedicated ducts or the house central heating ducts.
Gravity Vent Damper
The Gravity Vent Damper can be installed on a louvered fireplace to add some control to the Gravity Vent (FO-V2).
Central Heating Tee
This Tee allows you to have two Gravity Vents (FO-V2) on your fireplace and still be able to install the Central Heat option (FO-FDHB6-1).
Heat Dump
The Heat Dump Kit contains all the parts necessary to circulate a moderate amount of heat from your fireplace to another room with a small fan.
Masonry Chimney Adapter
This adapter will attach to the liner with 3 stainless steel rivets (provided) and to the EXCEL chimney with 3 screws (provided).
Rock Retainer Kit (Opel)
This rock retainer kit will allow you to finish your Opel fireplace with thin non-supporting facing such as tiles.
Door Gasket Replacement Kit3/4’’
This kit (FO-GRK4) includes the gasket and high temperature sealant required to change the door gasket on your fireplace.
DOCUMENTS AND SPECS
Note: The installation manual should always be used for the precise planning and accurate installation of your fireplace.
| GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
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| Outside Dimensions | 37″ W X 52 1/4″ H X 24″ D |
| Shipping weight | 553 lb |
| Glass viewing size | 22 ¼” W x 14 9/16″ H |
| Firebox Size |
The observable firebox volume is 3.6 cubic feet EPA official usable firebox volume per certification testing is 2.3 cubic feet. |
| Firewood Length | EPA tested with 15.75″ logs; can accept up to 18″ logs |
| Chimney | 7″ Excel |
| Door Finish | Black Single Door |
| Outside Air |
4″, meets R2000 All RSF models come equipped to accept a 4″ outside air duct, a 5″ can also be used. All models can also be installed to operate using room air. |
| Mobile Home Approved | NO |
| PERFORMANCE | |
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| BTU Output |
27,034 BTU/hr Based on EPA certification testing using crib wood and calculations from CSA B415.1-10. |
| Estimated BTU Potential |
70,000 BTU/hr Based on engineering calculations using firebox volume, efficiency, loading density (12lb/cu ft for hardwood), average humidity, reloading interval, type of installation, etc. |
| Heating Capacity |
1,500 to 3,000 ft2 Depends primarily on wood quality, ambient air temperature and building heat loss. |
| EPA Certification | 0.7 g/hr |
| Optimal Efficiency |
80% Low Heating Value (LHV) CSA B415.1-10 calculations. |
| EPA Average Efficiency |
70% High Heating Value (HHV) CSA B415.1-10 calculations. |
| EPA Average CO |
.58 g/min Carbon Monoxide (CO), using data from EPA crib wood testing |
| CATALOGS AND BROCHURES |
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| OWNER’S MANUALS – FIREPLACES |
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| WARRANTY |
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| U.S. EPA TEST REPORT |
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| U.S. EPA CERTIFICATE |
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| EXPLODED VIEW |
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