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Paxfocus
Design Installation & Operating Manual v.4 EN
Tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. and approved to
UL 737-2011 & ULC S627-00
Report Number: 304-F-13-2
US EPA exempt
this document was packed with the appliance.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

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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
d) Stainless steel chimney systems : cover disc setup and connection
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
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: paxfocus
Manufacturer: focus - atelier dominique imbert –le fort – 34380 viols le fort –
France.
2 –SPECIFICATIONS:
-NOT FOR MOBILE HOME OR EXTERIOR 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 weight: 51 kg (112 lbs)
• Flue diameter: 219 mm (8-5/8 inch); length custom made
• Flue weight: 16kg per meter (11 lbs per foot)
• Wall anchor plate weight: approx. 10 kg (22 lbs)
• 3 & 2.5 mm (1/8-inch) thick steel
• High heat resistant matte black paint
• Guaranteed efficiency with a minimum flue length (interior and exterior) of
3.00m (10 feet)
b) Roof outlet requirement:

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c) Chimney requirement:
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE!
Paxfocus requirement: the floor to top of chimney must be 16 feet minimum (5
m) or 19 feet (5,8 m) 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° from
vertical, and with maximum number of 2. Maximum inside + outside height
(without use of a fan) : 30 feet.
Paxfocus can 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. For example, a class A insulated
stainless steel flue chimney system with an 8-inch minimum inside diameter.
d) Structural requirement:
CAUTION: THE SUPPORTS OF THIS UNIT (THE WALL) MUST BE SIZED IN
CONGRUENCE WITH THE FIREPLACE STATIC AND DYNAMIC CHARGES
(WEIGHT). 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) Connectors:
Connectors are all non-insulated chimney parts including focus black flue, focus
8"universal adaptor and the chimney manufacturer single wall slip connector.
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 FIRE.
Refractory compound must be used to seal each connection. Connectors
should always be in good condition and kept clean. Minimum thickness : 1/32"
(1 mm). Please refer to installation details in this manual.

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f) Fresh air intake:
To balance room air pressure with outdoors air pressure, focus recommends a
fresh air intake in the room (ideally emerging under of the fire bowl). Fresh air
intake shall only take combustion air from outdoors. We recommend deflect-O
A0684 semi rigid aluminium duct. Minimum fresh air intake size:
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. A lack of air intake may alarm smoke detectors.
g) Clearances to combustibles:
• Clearances to floor and ceiling:
MINIMUM FLOOR TO CEILING HEIGHT: 8ʻ6ʻʻ.

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• Clearances to back wall:
FIREPLACE CAN BE AFFIXED DIRECTLY AGAINST THE WALL.
BACK WALL MUST BE INSULATED FROM FLOOR TO CEILING WITH ½"
CEMENT BOARD AND 1" ROCK WOOL. SUPPORTING STUDS MUST
ALSO BE NON-COMBUSTIBLE.
BACK WALL PROTECTION REQUIRES TO EXTEND 24" TO EITHER SIDE
OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE UNIT.
• Clearances to side walls:
CAUTION: THE DISTANCE TO A COMBUSTIBLE SIDE WALL MUST BE
MAINTAINED AT 29" FROM THE SIDE PANEL OF THE FIREPLACE.
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.
Important - manufacturer specifications:
-To avoid premature aging of your painted walls, only use mineral or acrylic
paints. With other paints, above clearances apply.
-Fire clearance from window glass or combustible frame (eg. Vinyl): refer
to window technical specifications.
CLEARANCES MAY ONLY BE REDUCED BY MEANS APPROVED BY THE
REGULATORY AUTHORITY.

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3 –INSTALLATION:
a) Included parts, materials and required tools for installation:
-Appliance and designated parts are : hood, support bar (for installation
purpose only), insulated hearth plate, black steel flue pipe, 3 curved glass
panels, cold handle, and focus kit (heat protective glove, mounting gloves,
can of touch-up paint, manual).
-Required tools: drill, M8 Allen key, level, screwdrivers, M12 key, scaffolding
(up to under ceiling height), refractory compound.
-2 persons minimum are required for installation.
b) Options:
• custom ceiling cover disc (steel disc)
• focus black steel flue extension
• grey paint finish
-side cut plate detail:

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c) Assembly details : wall mounting installation:

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- black flue installation: