Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Optima 3 FS Lenoxx Electronics
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Freestanding Model Advantage Optima 3 FS * FREESTANDING AND INSERT PELLET FIRED STOVES These appliances must be properly installed and operated in order to prevent the possibility of a house fire. Please read this entire owner's manual before installing and using your pellet stove.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS CAUTION: Read this manual thoroughly before starting installati on. For y our safety, follow the installation, op- eration and maintenance instructions exactly without devi ation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and w ill void the w arranty.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 3 Important Warn ings ................................................ 2 Testing / Listing, EPA, Using this Manual ................ 3 Planning Your Inst allation ..................................... 4-9 Manufactured (Mobile) Ho me Installation .
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION PAGE 4 QUESTIONS TO ASK LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIAL A correct installation is critical and imperative for reduc- ing fire hazards and perilous conditions that can arise when wood pellet burning appliances are improperly installed.
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION PAGE 5 FLOOR PROTECTION - Optima 2 FS Thi s a ppl ia nce requires noncombustible floor protec- tion. If the floor protection is to be stone, tile, brick, etc., it must be mortared or grouted to form a continuous non-combustible surface.
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION PAGE 6 FLOOR PROTECTION - Optima 3 FS The floor protector must meet or exceed the minimum thermal re- quirements as defined on this page (see Floor Protection/Hearth Ex- tension Using Alternate Material As Floor Pro- tector) .
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION Clearances to combustibles are determined from testing to applicable standards for allow- able heat transfer. The clearances allowed as shown here, do not take into account opera- tion or serviceability requirements.
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION PAGE 8 MASONRY AND FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES The model Optima 3 INS is approved for installation into a solid fuel burning fireplace, either a ma sonry fireplace (built to UBC 37 or ULC S628 standards) or an approved factory-built / zero clearance fireplace (built to UL 127 or ULC S610 standards).
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION PAGE 9 Models – Optima 2 FS and Optima 3 FS MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME INSTALLATION Freestanding Models – Optima 2 FS and Optima 3 FS In addition to the standard install.
INSTALLATION PAGE 10 REMOVING APPLIANCE FROM PALLET 1. After removing the packaging from the stove, lift the hop- per lid, and remove all pre-packaged items that were shipped in the hopper. Next, open the stove door and remove all pre-packaged items. 2.
INSTALLATION PAGE 11 INSTALLING SURROUND ASSEMBLY - Optima 3 INS (to be done after venting sy stem is installed) The surround kit (purchased separately) comes with a set of metal panels that enclose the fireplace opening when fitted together.
INSTALLATION PAGE 12 Optima 3 INS ( O n l y ) – Install damper rod knob as ex- plained on page 11. Adjustment Procedure: The damper knob should be positioned in the center of the oblong slot for the aver- age installation (see illustration above).
INSTALLATION THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION: NOTE: Alw ays Disconnect Power Before Performing The Thermostat Installation . A 24 volt wall thermostat and 20 feet of 18-gage thermostat wire is included in your stoves accessory package. It is rec- ommended that the thermostat and ther mostat wire be installed by an aut horized Lennox Hearth Products dealer.
INSTALLTION PAGE 14 VENTING REQUIREMENTS It is recommended that only an authorized dealer install your pellet stove. The specif ied installation requirements must be followed to ensure conformity with both the safety listing of the appliance and local building codes.
INSTALLTION PAGE 15 VENT TERMINATION Do not terminate vent in an enclosed or semi-enclosed area such as: carports, garage, attic, crawl space, under a deck, porch, narrow walkway, closely fenced area, or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes such as a stairwell, covered breezeway etc.
INSTALLATION PAGE 16 DETERMINING SIZE OF PIPE TO INSTALL To determine what diameter pipe to use in an installation (3” or 4”), first find the “equivalent pipe length” using the follow- ing guidelines, then plot this figure and the altitude on the chart.
INSTALLATION PAGE 17 INSTALLING YOUR FREESTANDING PELLET STOVE Standard Horizontal Vent Installation 1. Locate the proper positi on for the listed type “PL” wall thimble. Avoid cutting wall studs when installing your pipe. Use a saber saw or keyhole saw to cut the proper diameter hole through the wall to accom- modate the wall thimble.
INSTALLATION Standard Horizontal Installation Configurations Note: Horizontal run of pipe requires 1/4” (7 mm) rise per foot. PAGE 18 Optima 3 FS Corner Through the Wall Optima 2 FS and Optima 3 FS Horizontal Vent Through the Wall 3” (75 mm) Mini- mum clearance be- tween wall and pipe.
INSTALLATION ♦ USA & Canada – Requires an approved noncombustible h earth or floor protector, 3/8” / (10 mm) millboard or equivalent (k = .84, r = 1.
INSTALLATION - Optima 3 INS Standard Installation Configurations Into and Existing Fireplace – Model: O p t i m a 3 INS IMPORTANT- Make sure the chimney and firebox are clean and free of soot and ashes before installation begins. Fail- ure to do so may result in the transfer of soot into the room by way of the room air blower.
INSTALLATION INSTALLING OPTIMA 3 INS (CONTINUED) IMPORTANT- Make sure the chimney and firebox are clean and free of soot and ashes before installation begins. Fail- ure to do so may result in the transfer of soot into the room by way of the room air blower.
CARE AND OPERATION PAGE 22 CONTROL BOARD OPERATION Stove On / Off Button – This button will turn your stove on or off while in Manual or Automatic mode (see page 25 for details). The green on / off light at the top of control board will indicate the on / off status.
CARE AND OPERATION PAGE 23 Note: The control board is equipped w ith an internal memory which w ill recall the last setting and mode the stove was in prior to loss of pow er. Because we individually check each stove prior to packaging, one of the tw o scenarios w ill appear when you first plug in your stov e.
CARE AND OPERATION PAGE 24 Combustion Voltage Trim Steps: 1. Push button “twice” for access voltage calibration mode. 2. Identify the current calib ration setting indicated by one YELLOW LED bar. 3. Push the “HEAT” control button to adjust setting UP.
CARE AND OPERATION PAGE 25 MANUAL OPERATION Pressing the stove on / off button initiates the start-up cycle. The green on / off light, near the top of the control board, will light up to indicate the “on” status. The fan speeds and pellet feeds are fixed during this time to pro- vide appropriate ignition.
CARE AND OPERATION PAGE 26 DAMPER OPERATION (All models) The damper is a plate that helps control the amount of airflow supplied for combustion. With the damper pushed all the way in the airflow is at its minimum. As the damper is pulled out, more air is allowed to flow.
CARE AND OPERATION PAGE 27 FUEL Clinkering - Silica (or sand) in the fuel, along with other impurities, can cause clinkering. A clinker is a hard mass of silica formed in the burning process. Clinkering is a function of the fuel, (not the stove), but adversely affects the performance of the stove by blocking off the air pas- sages in the grate.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE * Inspect your stov e or insert at minimum frequency st ated until you establish a minimum frequency required for your installation (frequency w ill vary depending upon fuel BT U value / ash content, usage, and misc. installation v ar iab les ).
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PAGE 29 3. Release both ash pan latches and pull forward. Models Optima 2 FS and Optima 3 FS Model Optima 3 INS 4. Remove the ash pan. Place ashes into a non- combustible container. When finished, close the glass door and slide the ash pan back into the stove and close the ash pan door.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PAGE 30 Pull Scraper Rod out & in several times REMOVABLE BAFFLE PLATES (All Models) At least once a year, the baffle plates (located in the firebox below exchange tubes) shoul.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PAGE 31 Clean Photoeye Lens Remove Filter and Wipe Clean (Minimum frequency of 4 weeks - 6 months) CAUTION: If the filter is not reinstalled, reflective light in the room may result in a fault, thus shut- ting dow n of the unit. EXHAUST PASSAGES AND VENT PIPE (All Models) Inspect frequently and clean when necessary.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PAGE 32 DOOR ROPE GASKET (All Models) The condition of the rope gasket around the door and windows should be checked periodically and replaced or repaired if necessary. A one-inch strip of paper may be used to perform a test of the integrity of the door seal.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PAGE 33 SMALL AREA PAINT TOUCH-UP The stove body is painted with a quality high-temperature stove paint. Use only model TSPK-B Stove Paint, Cata- log # 70K99.
SPECIFICATIONS - Optima 2 FS PAGE 34 Flue Size 3” / 76mm Rear Width, Overall 23” / 584mm Depth, Overall 22 3/4” / 578mm Depth, Overall w / 3” tee 28 1/2” / 724mm Height 28 5/8” / 727mm Flo.
SPECIFICATIONS - Optima 3 FS PAGE 35 Flue Size 3” / 76mm Rear Width, Overall 25 7/8” Depth, Overall 24 7/8” Depth, Overall w / 3” tee 30 3/4” Height 31 3/8” Floor to Rear Flue Center 16 7/.
SPECIFICATIONS - Optima 3 INS Note: Dimensions shown are approximations only (+/- ¼”) + Non-combustible floor protection must be used when installed on carpet (see Floor Protection , page 5). ♦ Fuel delivery and burn times will vary depending on size and ty pe of fuel used.
COMPONENT DEFINITIONS PAGE 37 AIR WASH To inhibit buildup of soot on the door glass, air is deliv- ered to the glass through an air wash system located in the doorframe surrounding the glass. AUGER It transfers the fuel down the burner tube into the burn grate.
WIRING DIAGRAM PAGE 38.
TROUBLESHOOTING Qualified Technicians Only Unplug Appliance Before Performing Any Troubleshooting or Maintenance PAGE 39 PROBLEM CA USE(S) SOLUTIONS 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING Qualified Technicians Only Unplug Appliance Before Performing Any Troubleshooting or Maintenance PAGE 40 PROBLEM CA USE(S) SOLUTIONS 4. Blowers w ill not operate when the start button is de- pressed. There is no power to the stove. There is no power to the control board.
TROUBLESHOOTING Qualified Technicians Only Unplug Appliance Before Performing Any Troubleshooting or Maintenance PAGE 41 Troubleshooting Notes for Qualified Technicians only: 1.) If a ‘tri-ac’ (switching device within the controls) is blown for a particular component, it is possible for that component to run continuously.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST PAGE 42 Door Parts & Body Components Ite m # Pa r t N o. / C a t. No . Description Stove Model 2 14650460 Door Assembly, Cast Iron Firebox Optima 2 FS 2 14750458 Door Assembly, Cast Iron Firebox Optima 3 FS & INS 15051547 Gasket Kit, Door, ¾” Rope, (8 Ft.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST PAGE 43 Firebox Parts Item # Part # Description Stove Model 29 13640028 Clips, Brick Optima 2 FS 30 11750011 Clips, Brick Optima 3 FS & INS 31 14650011 Firebrick Set, 1 pc.
REPLACEMENT PARTS DIAGRAMS PAGE 44 5 6 8 10 1 3 14 9 12 7 11.
REPLACEMENT PARTS DIAGRAMS PAGE 45 1 5 1 6 17 1 9 2 0 22 24 2 5 2 6 27 18 23.
REPLACEMENT PARTS DIAGRAMS PAGE 46 30 37 38 40 41 29 28 33 34 39 31 32 35.
REPLACEMENT PARTS DIAGRAMS PAGE 47 43 44 45 46 47 42.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES DIAGRAMS PAGE 48 Optional Accessories Item # Part # Model Description Stove Model 1 H0448 TKAO2-G Trim Kit, AO2 Gold Optima 2 FS 1 H0449 TKAO2-N Trim Kit, AO2 Nickel Optima 2 FS 1.
INSTALLATION TIPS PAGE 49.
SIMPLE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LABEL PAGE 50.
SAFETY/LISTING LABEL – Model Optima 2 FS PAGE 51 Note that your stove’s serial number is printed on the safety label, which is located near the inside of the hopper.
SAFETY/LISTING LABEL – Model Optima 3 FS and Optima 3 INS PAGE 52 Note that your stove’s serial number is printed on the safety label, which is located near the inside of the hopper. Your stove’s serial number is preceded by a “WH-”(Example WH-0000000).
PAGE 53 OWNERSHIP RECORDS Dealer’s Name: Dealer’s Address: City: State: Zip Code: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Date Installed: Notes: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE LOG Service Service Service Date T.
1110 West Taft Avenue Orange, CA 92865.
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