Archgard Optima 3600O Installation & Operation Manual

Archgard Optima 3600O Installation & Operation Manual

Direct vented top or rear vent gas room heater users’ installation operation and maintenance manual

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WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss
of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
Installer: Please leave this manual with the appliance owner for future reference
For use with natural gas or propane*
U
SERS'
O
PERATION AND
M
AINTENANCE
This appliance may be installed in an
af t e rm a rk et
manufactured home (USA only) or mobile
home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases, unless a certified kit is used.
*Conversion kit required for Propane use
7116 Beatty Dr
Mission, BC V2V 6B4
Canada
Optima 3600
Optima 3600
Direct Vented

Top or Rear Vent

Gas Room Heater
I
NSTALLATION
p e rm a n en t l y
M
ANUAL
l o c at ed,
200-0217
DECEMBER 2005

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  • Page 1: Top Or Rear Vent

    WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing the Optima 3600 Zero Clearance Direct Vented Fireplace Gas Heater. The Optima 3600 is one of the most advanced direct vented zero clearance gas heaters on the market. It is designed using the latest technology and manufactured to the highest quality.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Caution & Safety Information General Information Appliance Dimensions Installation Clearances Electrical Connections, Fan System Glass Door Removal Log Placement Installation Instructions Optional Wall Switch or Thermostat Top / Rear Vent Conversion Allowable Termination Locations Approved Vent Components Venting Components - Parts List Venting - Rear Vent Venting - Top Vent...
  • Page 5: Caution & Safety Information

    Optima 3600 CAUTION / SAFETY INFORMATION Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance.
  • Page 6: General Information

    Optima 3600 GENERAL INFORMATION APPLIANCE CERTIFICATION This appliance is tested and certified to the following US and Canadian gas appliance standards. - ANSI Z21.88b-2003 / CSA 2.33b-2003 Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters, - CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 Gas-Fired Appliance fo Use at High Altitudes Please contact Archgard Industries Ltd., if you have any questions regarding the certification of this appliance.
  • Page 7: Appliance Dimensions

    Optima 3600 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS...
  • Page 8: Installation Clearances

    Optima 3600 INSTALLATION CLEARANCES MANTLE & SIDEWALL CLEARANCES Mantle Height from Floor (B) 40" (1016 mm) 39" (991 mm) 38" (965 mm) 37" (940 mm) 36" (914 mm) 35" (889 mm) 34" (864 mm) Sidewall clearance (C) Unexposed Back & Sidewalls Internal Ceiling Floor Mantle...
  • Page 9: Wiring Diagram

    Optima 3600 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, FAN SYSTEM WARNING: Before starting, make certain the power supply is turned OFF. The Optima 3600 comes complete with a temperature activated fan and rheostat installed and wired to an internal junction box. The heat sensor is factory set to close the circuit to the fan speed control at 110 F (43 C) and will turn off the fan when the temperature falls below 80...
  • Page 10: Glass Door Removal

    Optima 3600 GLASS DOOR REMOVAL Removing the Glass Door Remove the top & bottom louvers (or optional front). ❖ Unhook the door latches found on the bottom of the firebox - shown below ❖ Carefully lift and remove the door. ❖...
  • Page 11: Log Placement

    Optima 3600 The Archgard pan burner and fiber logs are designed to give a realistic fire package, and are created to maintain their appearance from the day they were originally installed. Care must be given when first installing the logs and when removed for servicing, as they can be damaged or broken if not handled properly.
  • Page 12 Optima 3600 LOG PLACEMENT - CONTINUED STEP 1 - PLACE REAR LOG (#146) ON PINS AND BURNER AS SHOWN STEP 2 - PLACE LEFT LOG (#144) ON PIN AND LOG AS SHOWN...
  • Page 13 Optima 3600 LOG PLACEMENT - CONTINUED STEP 3 - PLACE FRONT LOG (#147) ON PINS AND BURNER AS SHOWN STEP 4 - PLACE RIGHT LOG (#145) ON PIN AND LOGS AS SHOWN...
  • Page 14 Optima 3600 LOG PLACEMENT - CONTINUED STEP 5 - PLACE RIGHT LOG (#148) AND EMBERS AS SHOWN STEP 6 - PLATINUM EMBERS SHOULD BE PLACED ON BURNER AS SHOWN...
  • Page 15: Installation Instructions

    Optima 3600 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS This appliance must be installed by a qualified gas installer and the installation conform to ❖ the installation codes. This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are ❖ provisions for adequate ventilation air.
  • Page 16: Gas Connections

    Optima 3600 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS CONNECTIONS Have your gas supplier or a qualified gas fitter run a gas supply line into the gas fireplace. The line must be properly sized and fitted according to the installation codes. Upstream of the supply connection, the fitter shall provide a manual shut-off valve. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from CAUTION: the gas supply piping system during any pressure-testing of that system at test pressures...
  • Page 17: Air Shutter Adjustment

    Optima 3600 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS CONNECTIONS - CONTINUED The minimum permissible gas supply pressure is 4.5 in. w.c. (1.12 kPa) for natural gas and 11.0 in. w.c. (2.74 kPa) for propane. Maximum gas supply pressure should never exceed 14.0 in. w.c. (3.48 kPa) or ½ psi.
  • Page 18: Optional Wall Switch Or Thermostat

    Optima 3600 OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH OR THERMOSTAT If a wall mounted switch or a wall mounted thermostat is desired, Archgard recommends that the device be wired as shown in Fig 1. This will allow the original on/off rocker switch to be used incase the device that is mounted to the wall is inoperable.
  • Page 19: Top / Rear Vent Conversion

    Optima 3600 TOP / REAR VENT CONVERSION The appliance is easily converted from top vent to rear vent. The steps for converting are as follows: 1. Remove the top vent outer shell cover (#1) 2. Remove the top vent heat shield cover (#2) 3.
  • Page 20: Allowable Termination Locations

    Optima 3600 ALLOWABLE TERMINATION LOCATIONS...
  • Page 21: Approved Vent Components

    Optima 3600 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS APPROVED VENT COMPONENTS The appliance will not function without being connected to a proper venting system. appliance may only use direct vent system supplied by Archgard Industries or Simpson Dura- Vent direct vent systems with the appropriate adaptor dependent upon the venting guidelines within this manual.
  • Page 22: Venting Components - Parts List

    Optima 3600 DESCRIPTION Horizontal Termination Kit In Canada - Mandatory to add a wall thimble. Vertical Termination Kit 6” Pipe Length - Black 9” Pipe Length - Black 12” Pipe Length - Black 12” Pipe Length - Galvanized 24” Pipe Length - Black 24”...
  • Page 23 Optima 3600 SELKIRK PARTS LIST 4" x 6 " LENGTHS 1604006 1604006B 1604009 1604009B 1604012 1604012B 1604018 1604018B 1604024 1604024B 1604036 1604036B 1604048 1604048B 1604082 1604082B 1604084 1604084B 4" x 6 " FITTINGS 1604215 1604215B 1604230 1604230B 4" x 6 "...
  • Page 24: Venting Instructions

    Optima 3600 VENTING INSTRUCTIONS REAR VENT This appliance will not function without being connected to a proper venting system. This appliance may use 4" & 7" gas flex vents with Optima 3600 listed vent components, Selkirk (Direct-Temp) 4” x 6 ⅝” venting or Simpson Dura-Vent 4" x 6 ⅝" direct vent system with Simpson Dura-Vent adapter SDA-U.
  • Page 25: Venting - Top Vent

    Optima 3600 VENTING INSTRUCTIONS TOP VENT This appliance will not function without being connected to a proper venting system. This appliance may use 4" & 7" gas flex vents with Optima 3600 listed vent components, Selkirk (Direct-Temp) 4” x 6⅝”” venting or Simpson Dura-Vent 4" x 6⅝" direct vent system with Simpson Dura-Vent adapter SDA-U.
  • Page 26: Horizontal Venting Instructions

    Optima 3600 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TOP VENT HORIZONTAL VENTING Note: For H & V values for 45º venting see ❖ Chart IV Elbows are not counted in H or V ❖ values Vent chart starts from the top of the ❖ unit No restrictors are necessary for hori- ❖...
  • Page 27: Vertical Venting Instructions

    Optima 3600 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TOP VENT VERTICAL VENTING Restrictor #1 Example 1 V Value = 3A (12') + 1C (3') = 15' H Value = 2B (4') =4' V Value = Total length of all vertical sections in feet. H Value = Total length of all horizontal sections in feet. Note: For H &...
  • Page 28: Operation Instructions - Safety Information

    Optima 3600 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING INITIAL OPERATION Check that the appliance is properly vented and connected to the gas supply. ❖ ❖ Check the logs and branches are properly placed. Check all external parts, such as grills, door and control cover are properly attached and fastened. ❖...
  • Page 29: Operation Instructions - Start Up & Shut Down Procedures

    Optima 3600 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS START-UP PROCEDURE Set the thermostat, if present, to the lowest level. Set the remote switch to the OFF position. Set the flame adjustment knob to the HI position. Press slightly and turn the control knob clockwise to the OFF position and wait 5 minutes;...
  • Page 30: Cleaning The Appliance

    Optima 3600 CAUTION: Do not conduct maintenance on the appliance while it is operating or while hot CLEANING THE APPLIANCE The exterior surfaces and glass may be cleaned with a soft, non-abrasive cloth and water or a suitable, mild, non-abrasive cleaner. Regularly: Clean and remove any lint accumulations or debris from the grills and in any combustion and ❖...
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Optima 3600 Please check to make sure the instructions are followed exactly before attempting trouble shooting of the appliance. WARNING: Troubleshooting and servicing of gas and electrical devices of the appliance should only be conducted by a qualified service technician. SYMPTOM Pilot will not light after 1.
  • Page 32 Optima 3600 SYMPTOM The main burner does not turn 3. Check to make sure the thermostat is set high enough to turn on the on with the pilot lit. (cont’d) 4. Check that the remote switch or the thermostat is turned on. 5.
  • Page 33: Servicing Under Warranty

    Optima 3600 SERVICING UNDER WARRANTY Before servicing, read the terms and conditions of the Archgard warranty at the back of the manual. Contact the authorized Archgard dealer which you purchased the appliance from and provide them with details of the problem and the installation information that the installer filled out at the back of the manual. WARNING: Servicing of this appliance must be conducted by a qualified service technician.
  • Page 34: Fuel Conversion Procedure

    Optima 3600 REPLACING MAJOR GAS COMPONENTS If any of the major gas components need to be replaced, such as the pilot or the gas valve, we recommend replacing the complete gas component assembly. The assembly is designed to be quickly and easily replaced with minimal inconvenience to the customer.
  • Page 35: Important Information

    Optima 3600 IMPORTANT INFORMATION * Please have the installer fill out the installation information for warranty and future reference. ODV-3600 Top / Rear MODEL NUMBER NATURAL GAS GAS TYPE DATE PURCHASED NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE / PROV. COUNTRY ZIP / POST.CODE PHONE NUMBER COMPANY NAME ADDRESS...
  • Page 36: Replacement Parts List

    Optima 3600 Part # LOCATION 200-0217 OWNER’S MANUAL, OPTIMA 3600 DVT / DVR 301-0077 ORIFICE, MALE #54 for PROPANE - DRILL TO #54 301-0077 ORIFICE, MALE #43 for NATURAL GAS - DRILL TO #43 307-0056 GLASS, CERAMIC (22 ⅜" x 33 ⅛") 308-0091 HONEYWELL VALVE (NG) 308-0092...
  • Page 37: Valve Tray

    Optima 3600 REPLACEMENT PARTS BURNER ORIFICE VALVE TRAY BURNER PAN...
  • Page 38: Obtaining Warranty Service

    This Limited Warranty is made by ARCHGARD INDUSTRIES LTD., hereinafter referred to as “Archgard”. Archgard warrants to the original purchaser of an Archgard gas burning fireplace (s) that the product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a “lifetime”. INCLUSIONS: “LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY“...
  • Page 40: 7116 Beatty Drive Mission, B.c. Canada V2V 6B4

    WARRANTY REGISTRATION RCHGARD MISSION, B.C. CANADA ODV - 3600 Model # : Name: City: Dealer's Name & Address: City: Installer's Name & Address: City: Why did you choose this product? Thank you for purchasing our product and filling out this warranty card. NDUSTRIES 7116 BEATTY DRIVE V2V 6B4...
  • Page 42 Archgard Industries Ltd. 7116 Beatty Drive Mission, B.C. V2V 6B4 Canada Telephone: (604) 820 - 8262 Fax: (604) 820 - 8881 Telephone Toll Free: 1 - 877 - 820 - 9800 Fax Toll Free: 1 - 866 - 820 - 2802 Website: www.archgard.com...

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