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Heterofocus 1400
Design Installation & Operating Manual v.8.1 EN
Tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. and approved to
ULC-S610-M87 (A1998), UL 737-2011 And ULC S627-00
Report Number: 304-F-20-2
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) Options
c) Assembly details
4 –OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
a) Storage/use of flammable liquids
b) Insulating hearth
c) Ashes
d) Fuel
e) Before lighting your first fire
f) Building, starting and maintaining the fire
g) Protective glove and separable handle
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. Appliance designation: heterofocus 1400
Manufacturer: focus - atelier dominique imbert –le fort – 34380 viols le fort –
France.
2 –SPECIFICATIONS:
-CAUTION : DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME. NOT FOR EXTERIOR
INSTALLATION!
-CAUTION : NOT TO INSTALL WITH MASONRY CHIMNEY SYSTEM.
-CAUTION : DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY
AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK!
-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 1.40 m (55-1/8-inch) long ; weight : 90 kg (200 lbs)
• Smoke outlet diameter : 205 mm ID (8-1/16-inch) ; length custom-made
• Flue weight : 27 kg per meter (18 lbs per foot)
• Ceiling mount weight : 15 kg (33 lbs)
• 3 mm (1/8-inch) thick steel
• Polished raw steel finish (except cover disc and cold handle)

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b) Roof outlet requirement:
c) Chimney requirement:
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE!
Heterofocus 1400 requirements: the floor to top of chimney length must be 15
feet minimum (18 feet 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.
The heterofocus 1400 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
8"minimum inside diameter.