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Gyrofocus
Design Installation & Operating Manual v.6.1 EN
Tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. and approved to
ULC-S610-M87 (A1998), UL 737-1996 And ULC S627-00
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) Connector
f ) Fresh air intake
g) Clearances to combustibles
3 –INSTALLATION
a) Included parts, materials and required tools for installation
b) Options
c) Assembly details
4 –OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
a) Storage/use of flammable liquids
b) Grate
c) Ashes
d) Fuel
e) Before lighting your first fire
f) Building, starting and maintaining the fire
g) Protective glove
h) Damper
5 –MAINTENANCE
a) Taking out the ashes
b) Inspection, maintenance and cleaning of the chimney
c) Surfaces
d) 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: gyrofocus
Manufacturer: focus - atelier dominique imbert –le fort – 34380 viols le fort –
France.
2 –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.

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a) Characteristics:
• Hearth 1.25m (49-7/32-inch) diameter; weight 97 kg (214 lbs)
• Flue diameter: 219 mm (8-3/8-inch) ; length custom-made
• Flue weight: 16kg per meter (10,6 lbs per foot)
• Standard plate weight of 19 kg (42 lbs)
• 3 mm (1/8-inch) thick steel
• High heat resistant matte black paint
• Stainless steel ball-bearing revolving system for a 360° rotation
• Fire screen
• Guaranteed efficiency with a minimum flue length (interior and exterior) of
4.25m (14 ')

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b) Roof outlet requirement:
c) Chimney requirement:
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE!
Gyrofocus requirement: the total length of flue (inside + outside) must be 14 feet
minimum (17 feet for an installation less than 3 miles from the ocean or if a 30°
elbow is necessary).
The gyrofocus 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 an 8-inch
minimum inside diameter.

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d) 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.
e) Connector:
Connectors are all non-insulated chimney parts including focus black flue, focus
8" universal adaptor and the chimney manufacturer single wall slip adaptor.
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. Please refer to
installation details in this manual.

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f) 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:
31 in
2
Ø 6"
fresh air intake
or
Important: 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.

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g) Clearances to combustibles:
• 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.

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• Clearances to walls:
CAUTION: THE DISTANCE TO A COMBUSTIBLE WALL MUST BE
MAINTAINED AT 30 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.
• Wall clearance with 360° rotation fireplace:
• Wall clearance with optional blocking mechanism:

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Important - 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 or acrylic paints. With other paints, above clearances apply.
-Fire clearance to glass (from hearth edge): 20".
-Fire clearance to vinyl windows: refer to window technical specifications.
-
CLEARANCES MAY ONLY BE REDUCED BY MEANS APPROVED BY THE
REGULATORY AUTHORITY.
3 –INSTALLATION:
a) Included parts, materials and required tools for installation:
-Appliance and designated parts are the fire box, anchor plate, black steel
flue pipe, focus kit (heat 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.
b) Options:
• custom ceiling cover disc (steel disc)
• custom anchor steel plate (inclined...)
• focus black steel flue extension
• grey paint finish

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c) Assembly details:
-1 - stainless steel chimney system plate setup and connection:

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- flue attachment to anchor plate:
- order in which to tightening the plate screws (to secure progressively) :

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-3 – 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)

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-4 – rotating mechanism detail:

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4 –OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND
FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) 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.
d) 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 CHARGING 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.

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WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED FOR USE WITH
DOORS, TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL
DOORS!
e) Before lighting your first fire:
For all designs it is necessary:
-to clean off (with a damp sponge and/or a dry cloth) any dirt collected
during transport or installation.
-Actual scratches on painted designs can be retouched solely with the
expressly provided focus can. If this is necessary, ventilate the area
thouroughly before lighting your fire to disperse any fumes generated in
the spraying process.. In case of raw waxed models, a tube of « Z »
graphited wax is provided to take care of equivalent minor touch-ups.
The first fire should be a modest one; do not use packing material or pallet
wood for fuel.
The paint finish we use, oven baked at 250°C for 30 minutes, is thermo-plastic.
Because of the very gradual polymerisation of the components, the unit may
give off a light smoke the first few times the fire is lit. The painted surfaces
nearest the fire may, while hot, acquire a certain viscosity, or slight stickiness
perceptible to the touch. We advise therefore:
-not to be alarmed at possible smoking or residual odors. This is normal on
the first fires and will rapidly subside.
-not to touch, rub or try to clean the fireplace while it is still hot.
To avoid thermal shocks, we strongly advise against throwing buckets of water
on a very vigorous fire to try to put it out.

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f) Building, starting and maintaining the fire:
DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR FOCUS FIREPLACE TO AVOID OVER-FIRING.
Build the fire without elevating it, directly on the grate. For starting the fire, we
recommend using a small amount of fire starter with enough kindling (small logs
or mill ends) to establish a primary fire. Damper must be fully open.
After a few minutes, and making sure the primary fire is well started, add larger
wood (between 3 and 7 pieces, depending on their size), directly on top, making
sure not to smother the fire. Leave some spaces between the logs for air intake.
Adapt the damper position in order to avoid spillage.
To maintain or refuel your fire, add when needed (see note), a few larger logs.
Note: For the same weight of fuel, 10 logs will burn more intensely (and faster)
than 3 logs, but you will get the same heat power at the end. The log size you
buy will determine the heating and refueling time.
g) Protective glove:
The use of the focus special protective glove supplied with our models is
required upon handling the damper, fresh air controls, fire irons, etc.
h) Damper operation and use:
Use of supplied cold handle tool or protective glove is recommended to operate
the damper. Do not touch the damper handle without protection when a fire is
operating.
The gyrofocus damper has four positions. The obturant disc is in the same
direction as the handle: when the handle is vertical, the damper is fully open.
Handle can rotate at 30°, 60° and 90° (horizontal : closed). In closed position
the damper obturates by 75% the flue section.
To modify the damper position, first pull the handle, then rotate and push again
the handle in order to lock on a preset position. Caution : never adjust the
damper handle on an intermediate position !
The damper position must be adapted to the fire intensity : during the lighting it
must be fully open. Then it must be adjusted in order to reduce the smoke flow,
so the heat efficiency will be optimal. If the fireplace spills out it means the
damper is too obstructive : re-open the damper at the first signs of spillage.

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5 –MAINTENANCE:
a) Taking out the ashes:
CAUTION: BE SURE THE FIRE IS OUT AND THE FIREPLACE BODY COLD
BEFORE REMOVING ASHES!
The ash removal hatch located below the grate is designed to make cleaning
easier. Dispose of ashes in an appropriate ash container (not supplied). The
hatch is removed by turning the handle. After cleaning, be sure to secure the
hatch back properly!
CAUTION: DO NOT LIGHT A FIRE WITH ASH REMOVAL HATCH
REMOVED, AS THIS WILL PRODUCE OVER-FIRING OR HOUSE FIRE.
DAMAGE CAUSED FROM NON-OBSERVANCE OF THIS CAUTION IS NOT
COVERED UNDER FOCUS LIMITED WARRANTY.
b) Inspection, maintenance and cleaning of the chimney:
CAUTION: CHEMICAL SWEEP NOT PERMITTED: ONLY MECHANICAL
SWEEP ALLOWED!
Refering to focus black steel flue : it must absolutly be swept with a nylon brush.
Never use metal brushes! Damage caused from non-observance of this caution
is not covered under the focus limited warranty.

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Refering to chimney pipe : Creosote formation and need for removal:
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which
combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors
condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote
makes an extremely hot fire. The chimney and chimney connector should be
inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to
determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If a significant layer of creosote
has accumulated (3mm or more) it should be removed to reduce the risk of a
chimney fire.
In that case, call a professional chimney sweeper or buy a brush at your local
focus retailer and clean the chimney this way :
Remove rain cap, use appropriately sized brush and sweep the entire system to
remove all debris or refer to chimney manufacturer recommendations.
Communicate with the authorities (municipal, regional or provincial fire
protection agency) to obtain all instructions concerning the measures to be
taken when or before there is a risk of chimney fire.
c) Surfaces:
CAUTION: DO NOT SCRUB!
The outer surfaces can be wiped with a soft, dry rag (making sure the metal is
cool).
For continued use of the touch-up paint can following its initial usage, invert the
focus can (spray head down) and spray into a balled up newspaper until the can
sprays clear. Clean the spray can bottom with a dry rag and store out of the
reach of children.

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d) Replacement parts:
For ordering replacement parts, please contact the focus north american
exclusive importer :
European Home
30 Log Bridge Road
Building 300 –Suite 303
Middleton, MA 01949
T: 781-324-8383
- Cast iron grate :
- Vermiculite part :
- Spacer :
-Cold handle :
- Touch-up can :