Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Optima 45 - 3 Archgard
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U SERS’ I NS T ALL A TION O PERA TION and M AINTENA NCE M ANU AL Op tima 45 - 3 Direct V ent F ree St anding Gas Heater For use with Natural Gas or Propane* Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing an Ar chgard fireplace! The Optima 45-3 is on e of the most advanced direct v ent fireplace heaters available. It is solidly designed using the late st technology and manufactured to the highest quality. It is our aim to provide you with an appliance for many trouble- free years of reliable serv ice.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS Caution and Safety Instructions 5 Appliance Certification / Installation Codes / Specifications / High Altitude Installation 6 Gas Connections 7 Appliance Dimensions / Description 8.
Op tima 45 - 3 5 Due to high te mperat ures, the applian ce should be located out o f traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Children and a dults should be alerted to the h azards of high surface temperature and stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Op tima 45 - 3 6 SPECIFICATIONS Natural Gas (N G) Propane (LP ) Manifold Pressure 1.6 - 3.5 in. W .C. (0.4 - 0.9 kPa) 6.3 - 10.0 in. W .C. (1.6 - 2.5 kPa) Mini mum Suppl y Pressure for Purpo se of Input Adjustm ent 4.5 in. w.c. (1.2 kPa) 11.0 in. w.c.
Op tima 45 - 3 7 Before connecting the appliance to the gas supply line, double check that the appliance y ou have purchased is desi gned for the gas ty pe you are using. The gas type markings are located on the certification labe l and also on the app liance’s gas valve.
Op tima 45 - 3 8 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION M A IN CONTR OL P ANEL UPPER LOUVERS GLASS DOOR LOWER LOUVER S DIMENSIONS A HEIGHT 30” (762 mm) B WI D T H 27” (685 mm) C DEPTH 17 ½”.
Op tima 45 - 3 9 DIMENSIONS A ND CLEARANCES ALCOVE INSTALLATION * Side and back clearances for the alcove installation is the same as the straight and the corner installations TOP VIEW 4” (101 mm) 4.
Op tima 45 - 3 1 0 LOCATING GAS HEA TER This appliance must be in stalled in a location th at is free of plumbing, electrical wiring and heating or air condition ing ducts. Select a location tha t is accessible for venting. See A LLO W ABLE TERM INATION LOCATIO NS liste d in thi s man ual.
Op tima 45 - 3 1 1 ALLOW ABLE TERMIN A TION LOC A TIONS Canadian Installations (1) US Installations (2) Canadian Installations (1) US Installations (2) A= Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, .
Op tima 45 - 3 1 2 APPROVED VENT COMPONENTS For best and safe v enting performance, here are some general venti ng rules: • Use only Archgard or Si mps on Dura-Vent dire ct vent sy stems and components.
Op tima 45 - 3 1 3 VENTING - RESTRICTOR PL ACEMENT NOTE: Vent restrictors are designed to reduce vertical stack action fo r vent terminations which will reduce the velocity of inco mi ng co m bustion air and not adversely affect the standing pilot or the efficiency of the appliance.
Op tima 45 - 3 1 4 VENTING CHART The appliance will not functi on without bei ng connected to a pr oper venting system. This appliance may only use direct vent s ystem supplied by Arc hgar d, or Simpson Dura- Vent direct vent systems with Archgard SDK-3 adapter.
Op tima 45 - 3 1 5 1. Maintain 1” (25 mm) clearance (air space) to co m bustibles when passing through ceilings walls, roof, enclosures, attic ra fter, or other nea rby combustible surfaces. Do not pack air spaces with insulation. Che ck page 14 (Venting Chart) for the m aximum vertical rise of the venting system.
Op tima 45 - 3 1 6 NOT E: • Galvanized pipe is desirable above the roofline due to its higher corrosion resistance. Continu e to add pipe sections throughout the flashing u ntil the height of the vent cap meets the minimum height requirements sp ecif ied in Fig.
Op tima 45 - 3 1 7 NOTES: This Vent Kit must be in stalled directly onto the flue outlet of the heater. M aintain a minimum of 1” (25mm) sides and bottom, and 2” (50 mm) from the top surfaces of the horizontal vent. Use the vent spring spacers (Fig.
Op tima 45 - 3 1 8 VENTING - BELOW GR ADE USING FLEXIBLE DIRECT VENT SYSTEM S INST A LL A TIO N PROCEDURES FOR A RC HG A RD SNO RKEL KIT (Par t # SNK-24) IMPORTAN T: Do not locate termination head where excessive snow or ice build up ma y oc- cur. Check termination head area after every snow fall, and clear i f necessary to prevent blockage.
Op tima 45 - 3 1 9 Measure wall thickness from the back of the fireplace standoffs to inside mounting surface of the termination cap. If a Vinyl siding standoff is required, measure to the outside sur f ace of the w all without siding and add 2” (50 mm).
Op tima 45 - 3 2 0 VENTING - HORIZONTA LLY USING SIMPSO N DURA-VENT DIRECT VENT SYSTEMS 1. Set the Optima 45-3 in its d esired location . Determine if wall studs or roo f rafters are in the way the when venting sy stem is at- tached. You may wan t to adjust the location of the unit to co mpen sate.
Op tima 45 - 3 2 1 VENTING - HORIZONTA LLY USING SIMPSO N DURA-VENT DIRECT VENT SYSTEMS INST A LL A TIO N PROCEDURES FOR SI MPSON DURA -V ENT DIRECT VENT SYSTEM Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 5. Mark the wall with an 11” (279 mm) x 10” (254 mm) hole. See termination framing on page 22.
Op tima 45 - 3 2 2 SNORKEL TERM INATIONS: For installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building, 14” (355mm) and a 36” (914mm) tall Snorkel Termination Caps are available. Follow the same installati on proced ures as used for Ho rizontal Termination .
Op tima 45 - 3 2 3 LOG PLACEMEN T Archgard chooses ceramic fi ber logs for use in the Optima 45-3. The log s are designed to give a realistic fire package, a nd are created for long li fe, to give you the same beauti ful look as the day they were originally installed.
Op tima 45 - 3 2 4 OPTIMA 45-3 7-PIECE LOG SET SHOW N BELOW The bot tom of eac h log w ill be s tamped w ith a 2 - or 3- digit code . The followi ng pages will i dentify each log and the correct l og position.
Op tima 45 - 3 2 5 STEP 1 - Locate Log # 12 and pla ce it on the burner pins as shown. STEP 2 - Locate Log # 80 and place it on the burner pins as shown.
Op tima 45 - 3 2 6 STEP 3 - Locate Log #1 42 and place it on Lo g #12 as shown. STEP 4 - Locate Log #13 and place it as shown, alig ning holes & pins on log s and burner.
Op tima 45 - 3 2 7 LOG PLACEMENT - Continued STEP 5 - Locate Log # 83 and place it as shown. The bottom left o f the log should be in the burner hole. STEP 6 - Locate Log #74 and p lace it as show n.
Op tima 45 - 3 2 8 FRONT VIEW The Optima 45-3 comes with a set of Ceramic Brick Panels. They are factory-installed for y our c onvenience, therefore no adjustments should be made. If you find any damage to the Cera mic Brick Panels please contact your Authorized Archgard Dealer to order repl acements.
Op tima 45 - 3 2 9 If a wall- m ounted switc h or a wall-mounted thermostat is desired, Ar chgard recommends that the device be wired as shown in Fig 1. Note : Arc hgard Industries does not manufacture or sell any wall switch or wall ther most at a nd will not extend warranty to them .
Op tima 45 - 3 3 0 INITIAL OPER ATION 1. Check that the appliance is properly ve nted and connected to the gas supply . 2. Check that the logs an d branches are properly placed. 3. Check that all external parts, su ch as grills, do or and faceplate are pr operly attached and fastened.
Op tima 45 - 3 3 1 This appliance has a pi lot which must be ign ited using the sparker located next to the appliance valve controls. W hen li ghting the pilot, follow the st art-up pro cedures EX A CTLY . See next p age or rating plate for complete lighting instructions.
Op tima 45 - 3 3 2 1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting and turn the remote switch to “ OF F ”. 2. Turn off all electric pow er to the applia nce if service is to be performed. 3. Open low er louvers or access door. 4. Press slightly and turn control knob cloc k w ise 3 to “ OF F ”.
Op tima 45 - 3 3 3 WA R NIN G: Do n ot att empt to remo ve the glass door when the app liance is hot. Removing the Glass Do or 1. Open both side cover doors. 2. Unlatch the right hand do or catches. 3. Swing the door open. 4. Lift the door clear of the bottom hinge and drop out of the top hinge.
Op tima 45 - 3 3 4 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM AC T IO N Pilot will not light after pressing the sparker many times . 1. W hen lighting the appliance for the f irst time after installation or after servicing, there is air in the gas line. It takes a while for all the air to purge out o f the pilot before gas can reach the pilot and ignite.
Op tima 45 - 3 3 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued SYMPTOM AC TI O N The main burner does not turn o n with the pil ot lit. Cont... 3. Check to make sure the thermostat is set high enough to turn on the appliance. 4. Ch eck tha t the r emote sw itch o r the ther mostat i s turne d on .
Op tima 45 - 3 3 6 Regularly: • Frequent cleaning of the cera m ic glass is requ ired. Archgard recommends using a good quality “gas fireplace” glass cleaner that is available at any hearth retail location.
Op tima 45 - 3 3 7 Before servicing, read the Ter ms and Conditions of the Archgard W arranty at the back of the manual. Contact the Authorized Ar chgard dealer where y ou purchased t he appliance and provide them with details of the proble m together with the initial installation information (from the back of this m anual).
Op tima 45 - 3 3 8 ADJUSTING PRIM ARY AIR 1. Remove the glass door. Follow GLASS DOOR REMOVAL instructions within this manual. 2. Locate & slide the Prim ary Air Sleeve fully toward the left . This will allow the sleeve to disconnect from the burner tube.
Op tima 45 - 3 3 9 Thermopile Burner Ports Electr ode Thermoco uple 1. Remove the con trol panel. 2. The pressure test taps are locat ed on the valve. The taps are located on the gas valve front face . The inle t is marked ‘ IN ’ and the outlet is m arked ‘ OUT ’.
Op tima 45 - 3 4 0 REPLACING CONVECTION BLOWER Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. W iring error s can cause improper and dangerous operation.
Op tima 45 - 3 4 1 VALVE TRAY ASSEMBLY Item # Item Description Qty Unit A 30 8-0013 Valve NOVA SIT 820 (0.820.652) Natural Gas 1 EA B 30 1-0000 Straight ⅜ ” (9.5 mm) compression ⅜ ” ( 9.5 mm) MN PT 1 EA C 301-0009 Tubing ⅜ ” (9.5 mm) Dia. Aluminum (Main Supply Tube) 14.
Op tima 45 - 3 4 2 PARTS LIST - Ceramic Logs and Burner Pan Burner P an & Pin Loc ations LOG #83 LOG #74 LOG #13 LOG #142 LOG #12 LOG #80 PLATINUM EMBERS Item # Item Description Qt y Unit 310-0080.
Op tima 45 - 3 4 3 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ARCHGARD OPTIMA 45-3 Item # Item Description Qty Unit 200-0169 Owner’s Manual 1 EA 300-0055 Door Latc h “J” Hook Threade d 2 EA 308-0005 Piez o Igniter .
This Limit ed W arranty is made by ARCHGARD INDUST RIES LTD., hereinaft er 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”.
Op tima 45 - 3 4 5 FREQUENTLY A SKED QUESTIONS Listed below are some frequentl y asked questions regarding y our Archgard Gas Fireplace. If you hav e questions that are not l isted below, or are not answered in this manual, please con tact your Authorized Archgard Dealer.
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POSTAGE FOLD DO W N AT LINE FOLD DO W N AT LINE & TAPE CLO SED CUT ALO NG L INE CUT ALONG LINE CUT ALO NG L INE Model # : O PTIMA 45 - 3 Serial #: Date In stall ed: / / Name & Address: C ity :.
Arc hg ard Industries Ltd. 7116 Beatt y Drive Mission, B.C. V2 V 6B4 Canada Telephone: (604) 82 0 - 8262 Fax: (604) 820 - 888 1 Telephone Tol l Free: 1 - 87 7 - 820 - 9800 Fax Toll Free: 1 - 866 - 820 - 2802 Website: w ww.
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