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Tested & Portland Listed By Oregon, USA Imported by: Pound Ridge NY OPTIFIRE 780 USA/CN USER’S MANUAL, MAINTENANCE MANUAL, INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS V3 (23-11-2004)
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USERS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL OPTI 780 Dear Customer, Congratulations on the purchase of your new Bodart & Gonay appliance! Your choice shows the recognition you have for high quality products. You are now a member of the large international family of Bodart & Gonay customers, who have enjoyed for many years the elegance, effi...
OPTI 780 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS USERS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Important recommendations Operation of the appliance 2.1. Use of the control and safety devices 2.2. Opening and closing the door 2.3. Operation Maintenance 3.1. Disposal of ashes 3.2. Chimney sweeping 3.3.
USERS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL OPTI 780 USERS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS · Carry out the installation and follow the safety rules (refer to Installation instructions). · Never leave children unattended when there is a fi re burning in the fi replace. ·...
OPTI 780 USERS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE 2.1. Use of the control and safety devices 1. the door fl ap: NEVER KEEP IT OPEN DURING THE OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE. 2. the thermostat: It adjusts the quantity of primary air for burning according to its position. Its fl...
USERS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL OPTI 780 2.2. Opening and closing the door WHEN A FIRE IS BURNING, OPEN THE DOOR SLOWLY. A fast opening may lead to a temporary spillage of smoke. TO SHUT THE DOOR, lift the handle, press the door against the combustion chamber in order to crush the seal slightly, then lower the handle to its stop position.
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USERS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL OPTI 780 7 START the heat circulation FAN (if installed). 8 When the fi re is brisk and the unit is hot, CLOSE THE GRATE (lever to the right), adjust the thermostat to the position wanted. 9 When using a fan, ADJUST THE SPEED OF THE FAN to obtain the quantity of hot air that you need.
OPTI 780 USERS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL MAINTENANCE 3.1. Disposal of ashes OPEN THE ASHPAN DOOR FOR THE DISPOSAL OF ASHES. ASHES SHOULD BE PLACED IN A METAL CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT-FITTING LID. THE CLOSED CONTAINER OF ASHS SHOULD BE PLACED ON A NONCOM BUSTIBLE FLOOR OR ON THE GROUND, WELL AWAY FROM ALL COM- BUSTIBLE MATERIALS, PENDING FINAL DISPOSAL.
USERS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL OPTI 780 · window: If, for cleaning, you use a chemical product, PROTECT the exposed painted surfaces. · ashpan door: Check the state of the seal and if necessary replace it to ensure correct sealing. Check the operation of the spring clip. ·...
OPTI 780 USERS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Trouble shooting Cures - Check the moisture of the fuel; THE FIRE IS NOT BRISK ENOUGH - Check the thermostat; - Empty the ash box; - Clear the holes of the distributor. THE THERMOSTAT DOES NOT CLOSE ANYMORE: - Remove the foreign body - A foreign body prevents the closing of the fl...
USERS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL OPTI 780 5.3. Exclusion 1 Disasters, breakdown or faulty operation linked to: · inadequate relation between the nominal power of the equipment and the heat requirements of the premises; · a faulty installation or faulty connections; ·...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTI 780 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Your dealer is the SPECIALIST that Bodart & Gonay and their importers have chosen in your area. For your SAFETY and SATISFACTION we recommend that you entrust him with carrying out your installa- tion. This appliance has been tested to and complies with UL Standard 127 (05/99) and CAN/ULC-S610-M87.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTI 780 INSTALLATION 7.1. Description of the fi re place system The fi re place system consists of the following: 1 chimney system; 2 fi re place itself with either a fl at door or a bowed door. Options are: 1 fan unit (n°...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTI 780 Chimney must extend at least 3 feet (915 mm) above its point of contact with the roof and at least 2 feet (610 mm) higher than any roof or wall within 10 feet (3 m) . YOU MUST HAVE A TWO INCHES CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE CHIMNEY AND ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTI 780 7.4. Connection of hot air ducts · If a COMBUSTIBLE MANTLE is installed, ONE FRONT AIR DUCT MINIMUM must be connected (with or without a fan). · Hot air ducts must be Aluminum 5» fl ex pipe wrapped with rockwool , ceramic blanket or any 250°C resistant insulation.
OPTI 780 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS · AIR VENT GRILLS must be centered NOT LESS THAN 28 INCHES ABOVE THE TOP OPENING OF THE FIREPLACE AND NOT LESS THAN 15 INCHES BELOW THE CEILING. · An AIR INLET OF MINIMUM 65 SQUARE INCHES (example: 2’’ x 32.5’’) under the appliance is MANDATORY to allow a correct cooling of appliance.
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OPTI 780 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Check direction You can make the electrical connection. The fan wires need to pass through the dedicated hole on the left side of ash box . Then you can place the switch support on the appliance and screw it.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTI 780 · Important remark : To maintain good air tightness adjust the ventilation cap (#28 parts list page 24) with the front ash pan box. This ventilation cap must be removed and placed back when a fan is installed.
OPTI 780 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS · Disconnect a terminal spade tag from one of the doorswitch terminals and connect it to one of the thermocontact terminals. Connect the remaining cable to the two free terminals. Rubber bushing installation. · The rubber bushing must be positioned into the round hole on the left of ashpan door. 7.7.
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OPTI 780 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Average position The most closed position Most open position. Lower baffle turned around Prohibited Position...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTI 780 7.8. Dismantling the baffl es 1 Place the upper baffl e in the release position. 2 Raise slightly the lower baffl e and move it to bring the release notch at the height of the square support. 3 Lift one side and try to lower the other side of the baffl...
OPTI 780 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS In the conception of rough opening, do not forget to provide the MINIMAL OPENING for the passage of the CONVECTION AIR - inlet of minimum 65 square inches). 7.10. Installation of appliance · Only if the fi replace rest on a combustible surface, a hearth extension of minimum 16’’...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTI 780 · Install the appliance in height and LEVEL (side to side and front to back). · Provide a passage of the electrical feeding wire of the motor when making the installation. · Fix chimney connector (# 40 parts list page 24) to the appliance with the four screws. ·...
OPTI 780 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS · Check the position of the baffl es. · We advise to make an operation test fi ring or before bricking up around the appliance. · Make a fi rst fi re to bake the paint (ventilate the room and do not touch the appliance). CHECK THE DRAFT.
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