4024 ICC-RSF Central Heat

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RSF option that moves hot air
from the fireplace to:
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Heat a specific location
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Temper the room with the
fireplace
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Contribute to existing
central systems
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Thermostatically control
temperature in multiple
zones within the home
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Comfort and Efficiency
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They can heat the basement
from the living room!
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The appliance can go where
they spend the most time
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Allows them to heat the
whole house uniformly
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Room temperature is easy
to maintain at the desired
level
It Just Works!
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Make more money
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Provides options that are
impossible to achieve with
woodstoves
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Customers feel that they’re
getting the most out of their
wood burning appliance
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Draw from a larger pool of
customers
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The Central Heat Kit (FDHB6-1) Includes:
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Central heat blower with mounting brackets
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Backdraft Damper
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Speed Control
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Acoustic Ducting
Thermostatically Protected Centrifugal Blower
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635 CFM – at 0” of static pressure (2.5x stronger than competitor fans)
188 Watts, 1.45 Amps, 2700 RPM
Thermostatically Protected
In
Out
When in doubt, refer to
the arrows located on the
electrical housing.
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Prevents hot air from accumulating
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Required in all Central heat
Installations
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Can be ordered separately for a
Central Heat kit to be installed
easily at a later date
• FO-FDHC6-1
No mechanical
components.
Damper opens from
pressure created by blower
Drastically reduces harmonic noise
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5’ length is typically installed between the fireplace
and the blower
• FR-98.13.99 to order separately
Fully insulated
Interior is flexible and
perforated
Manual on-off, speed control
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Can be used to slow the
speed of the blower
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Will reduce the noise of the
blower during operation
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Delta
Topaz
Opel
Onyx
Chameleon
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Focus 320
Focus 250
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Why on the left?
The bi-metallic damper is
located on the right; increased
air flow could:
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Prevent the damper from
operating
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Cause the fireplace to overfire
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Cause the fireplace to shut
down instantly when the
blower is turned off
Blower
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Place the blower directly
above the fireplace, the
thermal sensor might shut it
down
Don’t
Do
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Place it in the basement or
mechanical room
Keep it at least 10’ from the
fireplace
Blower
The Backdraft Damper (FO-FDHC6-1)
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Required in all Central heat
Installations
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Can be ordered separately for a
Central Heat kit to be installed
easily at a later date
o FO-FDHC6-1
Tabs are specific to the
various fireplaces
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8” diameter
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Depending on the number
of lines, duct size can be
reduced
Total surface area of the
openings must be
equivalent to 8” round
8” dia.
= 50 in2
e.g. 2x6” or 3x5” ducts
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Custom duct can be used if
space is limited and the
minimum opening is met
6” dia
= 28
in2
6” dia
= 28 in2
Metal duct required for the first 12 feet and must be rated to
200°F thereafter
50 foot maximum run (includes all branches)
Zero Clearance to the exterior (whether insulated or not)
Insulate ducting in un-insulated attics and crawl spaces
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Heat is ducted to a single
location (e.g. basement)
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Ideal for a large, open
space
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Blower should remain
accessible in all cases
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Fast, easy installation
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A Trunk Line Makes it Easy!
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A trunk line facilitates
reaching multiple locations
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If multiple ducts are used
used,
diameter can
be
reduced (must maintain
50in2 total)
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Heat must remain within the
home and cannot be ducted
outside or to a garage
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Must be connected to the supply side of the furnace
Cannot tie into the cold air return
Always consider the size of the home and distance from
the fireplace, it might not be beneficial to connect
Not
approved in
Alberta &
Ontario
Inline
At the Plenum
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Heats multiple zones
thermostatically
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Dedicated ductwork for the
Central Heat Kit
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Thermostatically controls up
to 4 zones
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Duct size can only be
reduced after the dampers
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Recommended for new
construction only
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Pros
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Lower cost than
thermostatic control
Required
Parts
Cons
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Must be physically turned
on and off at the wall
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Tendency for blower to be
left on overnight
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Difficult to maintain steady
room temperature
FDHB6-1
Central Heat Kit
Turn the dial
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Turn the dial clockwise to
start the blower
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Once started, the blower is
on high and can be turned
down to low by continuing
turn
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Blower noise can be
controlled by lowering fan
speed
Pros
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No hassle operation
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Maintains steady room
temperature
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Can be wired for heating or
cooling based on user
preferences
Cons
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Additional cost
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Additional wiring
Required
Parts
FDHB6-1
Central Heat Kit
FDHC6
C. Heat Control
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Set the Thermostat at the
desired temperature
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Blower cycles on and off to
maintain temperature
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Most commonly used to
cool the room with the
fireplace as opposed to
heat a separate space
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Thermal switch ensures the
blower only operates when
there is a fire
Blower Control
Center
Thermostat
Thermal Switch
Two Options for Wiring
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Based on the homeowner’s
layout, determine which
system is best for them
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Cooling thermostats draw
heat away from a room that
is heated by the unit
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Warming thermostats draw
heat towards a desired
location
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Pros
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Replicates a central system
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Complete control for each
zone
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Saves Energy
Required
Parts
FDHB6 1
FDHB6-1
Central Heat Kit
FDHCZ1
Zone Controller
Cons
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Additional cost
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Additional ducting
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Additional wiring
FDHCZ2
Zone Definition Kit for
each zone
Set Each Thermostat
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Each thermostat controls
one zone
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If no zones are calling for
heat, the blower turns off
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If at least one zone calls for
heat, the blower starts
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The damper in zones calling
for heat will open
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
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Application
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Monitors thermostats
and coordinates the
blower and dampers to
send heated air to the
correct location
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Keeps the blower from
moving cold air
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The control will
monitor a maximum
of four rooms
Thermal
Switch
Zone Control
Box
Blower Control
Center
Application
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Thermostat controls the
zone damper to direct
heat as required
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Access to the dampers
should be available if
service is required
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Make sure to match the
dampers and thermostats
for the same room during
install
Zone Register
Thermostat
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The Focus 320, Opel,
Delta and Onyx and
be clean faced
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This allows you to
cover the top and
bottom louvers with
the facing of your
choice.
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Room air must circulate around
the fireplace at all times
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The air being drawn in through the
bottom louver is replaced by the
clean face kit
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The hot air going out of the top
louver is replaced by the gravity
vents
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Required for Clean Face
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Part code: FO-T
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Can be used on the left side
of the unit only
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Connect the backdraft
damper to the mouth
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Central Heat blower is
slightly less effective when
hooked up to a central heat
tee.
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Steel Stoves
Cast Iron Stoves
Built-in Stoves - RSF fireplaces are woodstoves!
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An RSF Fireplace typically takes up less space in the
room than a conventional woodstove
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You have almost an unlimited choice of facing options
such as tile, stone, etc.
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Combustion air is controlled by a bi-metallic coil or a
wall thermostat (optional) on high end models
o Most woodstoves do not have either a bi-metallic coil, or a wall
thermostat control option
o Using the wall thermostat option you’ll receive the same
convenience as a gas product
Final Thoughts
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RSF Fireplaces are a viable alternative for many
consumers who are interested in a woodstove
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RSF has the most complete and efficient wood burning
fireplace line in the industry
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RSF will continue to be innovative
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