Optima Company Optima 3600O manual

200-0217 DECEMBER 2005 7116 Beatty Dr Mission, BC V2V 6B4 Canada Installer: Please lea ve this manual with the appliance owner fo r future reference Op tima 3600 Op tima 3600 Direct Ven ted T op or Rea r V en t Gas Room Heat er For use with natural gas or propane * This appliance may be installed in an aft erm ark et p erm an ent ly lo cat ed, manu[...]

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Thank you for purchasing the Optima 36 00 Zero Clearance Direct Vented Fireplace Gas Heater. The Optima 3600 is one of t he most advanced direct vented zero clearance gas heaters on the market. It is des igned using the latest techno logy and manufact ured to the highest quality. Some of the many features are: ∗ True Zero Clearance No standoffs r[...]

General Information 6 A ppliance Dimensio ns 7 Installation Clearances 8 Electrical Connections, Fan System 9 Glass Door Removal 10 Log Placement 11 Installation Instructions 15 Optional Wall Switch or Thermostat 18 Top / Rear Vent Conversion 19 A llowable T ermination Locations 20 A pproved Vent Co mponents 21 Venting Components - Parts List 22 Ve[...]

Op tima 3600 5 Due to high te mpera ture s, the appl ianc e should be l ocated out of tra ffi c and away from furniture and draperies. Children and adu lts should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and sta y awa y to avoi d bur ns or cl othi ng igni t i o n. Young chi ldr en shoul d be car efull y supervi sed w hen the y are in t[...]

Op tima 3600 6 HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION When installing this appliance beyond 4500 ft . (1372 m) above sea level, the appliance must be properl y de-rated and installed accordin g to local codes, in the absence of local co des, with the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54, in the US or Installation Code, CSA-B149.1, in Canad a. N[...]

Op tima 3600 7 APPLIA NCE DIMENSIONS[...]

Op tima 3600 8 INST ALLA TIO N CLE ARA NCES Mant l e Hei ght fr om Floor ( B) Mantl e De pt h ( A) 40" (1016 mm) 12" (305 mm) 39" (991 mm) 10-5/16" (262 mm) 38" (965 mm) 8-9/16" ( 217 mm ) 37" (940 mm) 6-7/8" (175 mm) 36" (914 mm) 5-1/8" (130 mm) 35" (889 mm) 3-7/16" (81 mm) 34" (864 [...]

Op tima 3600 9 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, FAN SYSTEM WARNING: Before starting, make certain t he power supply is turned OFF . The Optima 3600 comes complete with a temperature activated fan and rheosta t installed and wired to an internal junct ion box. The heat sensor is factor y set to clos e the circuit to the fan speed control at 110 0 F (43 0 C) [...]

Op tima 3600 10 Removing the Glass Door ❖ Remove t he top & bottom louvers (or optional front). ❖ Unhook the door latches found on the bottom of the firebox - shown below ❖ Carefull y lift and remove the door . ❖ Place the door at a sa f e location where it can not be scratched or d amaged. ❖ If the glass door is dam aged, it must be [...]

Op tima 3600 11 LOG PLACEMENT The Archgard pan burner and f iber logs are designed to give a rea listic fire package, and are created to maintain their appearance fro m the day they were originally installed. Care must be given when first installing the logs a nd when removed for servicing, as they c an be damaged or broken if not handled p roperl [...]

Op tima 3600 12 STEP 1 - PLACE REAR LOG (#146) ON PIN S AND BURNER AS SHO W N LOG PLACEMENT - CONTINUED STEP 2 - PLACE LEFT LOG (#144) ON PIN AN D LOG AS SHOW N 144 146[...]

Op tima 3600 13 STEP 3 - PLACE FRONT LOG (#147) ON PINS AN D BURNER AS SHOW N STEP 4 - PLACE RIGHT LOG (#145) ON PIN AND LOGS AS SHOW N LOG PLACEMENT - CONTINUED 147 145[...]

Op tima 3600 14 STEP 5 - PLACE RIGHT LOG (#148) AND E MBERS AS SHO W N LOG PLACEMENT - CONTINUED 147 146 144 145 148 STEP 6 - PLATINUM EMBERS SHOULD BE PLACED ON BURNER AS SHO W N[...]

Op tima 3600 15 PRECAUTIONS ❖ This appliance must b e installed by a qualified gas in st aller and the installation con f orm to the installation codes. ❖ This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and m ust be installed so there are provisions for adequate ventilation air. Provi de adequate clearance around air openings of the appliance[...]

Op tima 3600 16 Have you r gas supplier or a quali fied gas fitter run a gas supply lin e into the gas fireplace. The line must be properly sized and fitted according to the installation codes. Upstream of the supply connection, the f itter shall provide a manual shut -off valve. CA UTIO N: The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be dis[...]

Op tima 3600 17 INST ALLA TIO N INSTRUCTIONS The minimum permissible gas supply pressure is 4.5 in. w.c. (1.12 kPa) for natural ga s and 11.0 in. w.c. (2.74 kPa) for propane. M a ximum gas supply pressure should never ex ceed 14.0 in. w.c. (3.48 kPa) or ½ psi. for both na tural gas and propane . BE SU RE TO TIGHTEN THE PRESSURE T AP SET SCREW AFTE[...]

Op tima 3600 18 If a wall mounted swit ch or a wall m ounted thermostat is desired, Archgard rec ommends that the device be wired a s shown in F ig 1. Thi s will allow the original on/o ff rocker switch to be used incase the device that is mounted to the wall is inoperable. Note: Archgard Industries doe s not manufacture, or s ell any w a ll switch[...]

Op tima 3600 19 The appliance is easily converted from top vent to rear vent. The steps for converting are as follows: 1. Remove the top vent o uter shel l cov er (#1) 2. Remove th e top vent he at shield cove r (#2 ) 3. Rem ove the outer collar asse mbly (#3) 4. Remove the exhaust collar assembly (#4) 5. Rotate the exhaust co llar assembly and the[...]

Op tima 3600 20 Canadian Installations (1) US Installations (2) Canadian Installations (1) US Installations (2) A= Clearance above grad e, veranda, porch, deck, or balcon y 12 inches (30 cm) 12 inches (30 cm) J= Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet o any other appliance 12 inches (30 cm) 9 inches (23 [...]

Op tima 3600 21 A PPROVED VENT COM PONENTS The appliance will not function without being connected to a proper venting system. This appliance may only use direct vent system supplied by Archgard Industries or Simpson Dura- Vent direct vent sy stems with the appropriate adaptor dependent upon the venting guidelines within this manual. For best and s[...]

Op tima 3600 22 DESCRIPTION PA R T # DESCRIPTION PA RT # Horizonta l Termination Kit In Canada - Manda tory to add a wall thimble. 971 Vertical High W ind Termination Cap (must be used for all vertical terminations) 991 Vertical Termination Kit 978 Horizontal. DV Termination w ith 1” return 984GL 6” Pipe Length - Black 908B Horizontal. Square T[...]

Op tima 3600 23 SELKIRK PARTS LIST PART # DESCRIPTION 4" x 6 5 / 8 " LENGTHS 1604006 4DT- 6 DIRECT-TEMP 6" PIPE LENGTH 1604006B 4DT- 6B DIRECT-TEMP 6" PIPE LENGTH BLACK 1604009 4DT- 9 DIRECT-TEMP 9" PIPE LENGTH 1604009B 4DT- 9B DIRECT-TEMP 9" PIPE LENGTH BLACK 1604012 4DT-12 DIRECT-TEMP 12" PIPE LENGTH 1604012B 4D[...]

Op tima 3600 24 This appliance will not func tion without being connected to a proper venting system. This appliance may use 4" & 7" gas flex vents with Optima 3600 listed vent components, Selkirk (D irect-Temp) 4” x 6 ⅝ ” venting or Simpson Dura-Vent 4" x 6 ⅝ " direct vent system with Simpson Dura-Ve n t adapter SDA[...]

Op tima 3600 25 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-T emp) 4” x 6 ⅝ ”” venting or Simpson Dura-Vent 4" x 6 ⅝ " direct vent system with Simpson Dura-Ven t adapter SD[...]

Op tima 3600 26 Example 1 V Value = 3A (12') = 12' H Value = 4B (8') + 1C (3') = 11' V Value = Total length of all ve rtical sections in feet. H Value = Total length of all horizontal sec tions in feet. Note: ❖ For H & V values for 45º venting see Chart IV ❖ Elbows are not count ed in H or V values ❖ Vent chart s[...]

Op tima 3600 27 TOP VENT VERTICA L VENTING Restrictor #1 VENT RESTRICTORS FOR TO P VENT INSTALL ATIONS All top vent installations require the use of Restrictor #1 (40%). The restrictor is installed in the exhaust of the appliance. The rear vent configurations do not require a vent restrictor. Example 1 V Value = 3A (12') + 1C (3') = 15&ap[...]

Op tima 3600 28 WA RNI NG: If you do not follow these in structions exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property d amage, personal injury or loss of life. This appliance has a pilot which must be lit by hand using the sparke r located next to the appliance valve co ntrols. W hen lighting the p ilot, follow the start-up procedures exact[...]

Op tima 3600 29 Set the thermostat, if present, to the lowe st level. Set the rem ote switch to the OFF position. Set the flame adjustment knob to the HI position . Press slightly and turn the control knob clockwise 3 to t he OFF position and wait 5 minutes; thus allowing any gases to escape which may have accumulated in the combustion chamber. Not[...]

Op tima 3600 30 Regularly: ❖ Clean and remove any lint accumulations or debris from the grills and in any com bustion and convection air passage ways. ❖ Keep the ap pliance area free from co mbustible materials, such as pape r, wood, clothing, gasoline and flammable solids, liquids and va pors. ❖ Check fo r unusua l noise, odor and oper ation[...]

Op tima 3600 31 SYMPTOM AC T I O N Pilot will not light after pressing the sparker many times. 1. When ligh ting the applianc e for th e first time af ter installati on or aft er servicing, there is air in the gas line. It takes a while for all the air to purge out of the pilot before gas can reach th e pilot and ignite. Remove the glass d oor and [...]

Op tima 3600 32 SYMPTOM AC T I O N The main bu rner does not turn on with the pilo t lit. (cont’d) 3. Check to make sure th e thermostat is set high enough to tu rn on the appliance . 4. Check that the remote switch or the thermostat is turned on. 5. Check for weak pilot flame. If flame is weak, check gas supply , check p ilot flame adjustment an[...]

Op tima 3600 33 Before servicing, read the terms and conditions of the Archgard w arran ty at the back of the manual. Contact the authorized Archgard dealer which you pu rchased the applia nce from and provide them with details of the problem and the installa tion inf ormation that the installer fille d out at the back of the manual. WA RNING : Se [...]

Op tima 3600 34 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 assem bly is designed to be quickly and easily replaced with minimal inconvenience to t he customer. Once replaced, the service technician can repair the defective assembly safe[...]

Op tima 3600 35 * Please have the installer fill out the installation information for warranty and future reference. APPLIANCE MODE L NUMB ER ODV-3600 Top / Rear SERIA L NUMBER GAS TYPE  NATURAL GAS  LPG VALVE TYPE SIT 820 Nova DATE PURCHASED / / NA ME ADDRESS CITY STATE / PROV. COUNTRY ZIP / POST.CODE PHONE NUMBER OWNER COMPA NY N A ME ADDRE[...]

Op tima 3600 36 Part s c an be or dere d thr oug h your l ocal deale r or dist ri b ut or b y giving Par t # and De s cr i pti on Part # Description QTY Unit 200-0217 O W N ER’S MANU AL, OPT IMA 3600 DVT / DVR 1 EA 301-0077 ORIFICE, MALE #54 for PROPAN E - DRILL TO #54 1 EA 301-0077 ORIFICE, MALE #43 for NATURAL GAS - DRILL TO #4 3 1 EA 307-0056 [...]

Op tima 3600 37 C A B BURNER ORIFICE D F H I G VALVE TRAY E BURNER PAN L K J REPLACEMENT P A RTS FAN[...]

This Limit ed Warranty is made by ARCHGARD INDUSTRIES LT D., 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 norma l use and service, for a “lifetime”. INCLUSIONS: “LIFETIME LIMITED W ARRA[...]

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Model # : ODV - 3600 Serial #: Date Installed: / / Name: Address: City: State/Prov: ZIP: Phone: ( _____ ) Dealer's Name & Address: City: State/Prov: ZIP: Phone: ( _____ ) Installer's Name & Address: City: State/Prov: ZIP: Phone: ( _____ ) Why did you choose this product? Thank you for pu rchasing our pr oduct and filling out t his[...]

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Arc hga rd Industries Ltd. 7116 Beatt y Drive Mission, B.C. V 2V 6B4 Canada Telephone: (604) 82 0 - 8262 Fax: (604) 820 - 888 1 Telephone Tol l Free: 1 - 877 - 820 - 9 800 Fax Toll Free: 1 - 866 - 820 - 2802 Website: w ww.archgar d.com[...]