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Gigafocus 1500
Néofocus 1500 -1800
Design Installation & Operating Manual v.6.7 EN
Tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. and approved to
UL 127-2011 and ULC-S610-M87 (A1998)
Report Number: 304-F-18-2
US EPA exempt
this document was packed with the appliance.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1 –INTRODUCTION
2 –SPECIFICATIONS
a) Characteristics
b) Roof outlet requirement
c) Chimney requirement
d) Structural requirement
e) Connectors
f ) Fresh air intake
g) Clearances to combustibles
3 –INSTALLATION
a) Included parts, materials and required tools for installation
b) Assembly details Néofocus
c) Assembly details Gigafocus
4 –OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
a) Storage/use of flammable liquids
b) Ashes
c) Fuel
d) Before lighting your first fire
e) Building, starting and maintaining the fire
f ) Gigafocus set up
g) Protective glove and separable handle
5 –MAINTENANCE
a) Taking out the ashes
b) Inspection, maintenance and cleaning of the chimney
c) Surfaces
d) Directions and reasons for cleaning glass (gigafocus only)
e) Replacement parts
6 –WARRANTY

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1 –INTRODUCTION:
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: gigafocus (1500 or 1700) / néofocus (1500 or 1800)
Manufacturer: atelier dominique imbert -le fort - 34380 viols-le-fort - France.
2 –SPECIFICATIONS:
-CAUTION : NOT FOR MOBILE HOME OR EXTERIOR INSTALLATION !
-CAUTION : DO NOT INSTALL WITH MASONRY CHIMNEY SYSTEM !
-CAUTION : DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR
SYSTEM!
-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.
-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.

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a) Characteristics:
• Weight : giga 1500 : 360 kg / 793 lbs, giga 1700 : 410 kg / 903 lbs, néo 1500 :
185 kg / 407 lbs, néo 1800 : 205 kg / 452 lbs.
• Smoke outlet diameter : Ø 308 (12-1/8 inch).
• 3 mm (1/8-inch) thick steel
• Black matt high heat resistant paint
Dimensions Giga 1500 :
A : 380 –15 inch
B : 1780 –70-3/32 inch
C : 1510 –59-7/16 inch
D : 1350 –53-5/32 inch
Dimensions Néo 1500 :
A : 1570 –61-13/16 inch
B : 1500 –59-1/16 inch
Dimensions Néo 1800 :
A : 1870 –73-5/8 inch
B : 1800 –70-7/8 inch
Dimensions Giga 1700 :
A : 445 –17-17/32 inch
B : 1980 -77-15/16 inch
C : 1710 – 67-5/16 inch
D : 1800 –70-7/8 inch

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b) Roof outlet requirement:
c) Chimney requirement:
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE!
Giga and Neofocus requiements: the floor to top of chimney length must be 22'
minimum (25' 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 (without use of a fan) : 30 feet.
These fireplaces must be connected to a chimney complying with the
requirements for Type HT chimneys in the standard for Chimneys, Factory-built,
Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance, UL 103 / ULC S629. For
example, a class A insulated stainless steel flue chimney system with a
12"minimum inside diameter.