Archgard 40-dvi40n Optima 40 - SB Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual Download Page 1

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200-1908 

 

November 2009 

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 

This appliance may be installed in an after-market, 
permanently located, 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. 

7116 Beatty Dr 
Mission, BC V2V 6B4 
Canada 

*Conversion Kit Required for Propane Use 

40-dvi40n 

Optima 40 - SB

 

Gas Fired Vented Room 

Heater (Direct Vent) 

Serial #  1027 & up 

For use with Natural Gas or Propane* 

Summary of Contents for 40-dvi40n Optima 40 - SB

Page 1: ...ions 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 m...

Page 2: ...tate or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon inspection the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and sig...

Page 3: ...control Adjustable Flame The flame aesthetics and heat output can be adjusted to suit the owner s liking and heating needs Solid Construction The 40 DVI40N is mainly constructed of 16 and 18 gauge ga...

Page 4: ...ng Instructions on Rating Plate 23 Glass Door Removal If Your Glass Breaks 24 Optional Bay Door Installation Instructions 25 Troubleshooting Guide 26 Maintenance Cleaning the Appliance 28 Servicing Un...

Page 5: ...vice person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding materials et cetera It is imperative that the control compartments burners and circulating air passagewa...

Page 6: ...No 70 1987 in the US and in Canada the current Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION When installing this appliance beyond 4500 ft 1372 M above sea level the appliance must be...

Page 7: ...s of the fireplace in which the gas fireplace insert is to be installed is prohibited If the factory built fireplace has no gas access hole s provided an access hole of 1 37 5 mm or less may be drille...

Page 8: ...replace surround to a sidewall or mantle support See APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS for surround sizes SIDE VIEW Note With bay window attached clearances remain the same 6 152 mm Minimum Height From Bottom of A...

Page 9: ...the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than psig 3 5 kPa Failure to...

Page 10: ...ONS The Optima 40 SB comes complete with a temperature activated fan and rheostat installed and wired to a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged in...

Page 11: ...ht as possible avoiding unnecessary bending but at all times keep a minimum of 3 76 mm inside bend radius The Air Intake Flex Liner must be connected to the inlet air collars of the termination cap an...

Page 12: ...ovided 6 Seal and attach the liner marked Exhaust to the vent terminal pipe marked Exhaust with the collar clamp provided 7 Seal and attach the end of the flex marked Air Intake to the collar marked A...

Page 13: ...ON Only trim kit s supplied by the manufacturer may be used in the installation of this appliance 1 Using the trim clips provided join the left side trim which has notch cut for rocker switch to the t...

Page 14: ...y wall switch or wall thermostat and will not extend warranty to them OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH OR THERMOSTAT Thermostat wall switch wire table Recommended Maximum Lead Length for two wires Wire Size Max L...

Page 15: ...ed in side the package Please report any damage immediately to your Authorized Archgard Dealer Gas and vent connection must be made before installing the embers and logs on the pan burner NOTE Imprope...

Page 16: ...ce it on the left side of burner aligning the pins on the burner with holes in the log as shown Step 1 Locate log 1 and place it on the right side of burner aligning the pins on the burner with holes...

Page 17: ...ued Step 3 Locate log 3 and place it on the left side of burner aligning the pins on the burner with holes in the log as shown Step 4 Locate log 4 and place it on the burner aligning the pins on the b...

Page 18: ...Optima 40 SB 18 LOG PLACEMENT Continued Step 5 Locate log 5 and place it on the burner as shown Step 6 Locate log 6 and place it as shown...

Page 19: ...d Step 7 Locate Embers Part 310 0019 and place as shown IMPORTANT Embers should not be placed over the burner ports Do not block off burner ports or air passages under the left and right logs or the t...

Page 20: ...s please contact the Authorized Archgard Dealer where you purchased your appliance to order replacements CERAMIC BRICK PANELS Step 9 Locate Grate and place it as shown Rear Brick Panel Placement as Sh...

Page 21: ...Optima 40 SB 21 BRICK PLACEMENT Continued Right Brick Panel Placement as Shown...

Page 22: ...B 22 Left Brick Panel Placement as Shown NOTE Installing the panels in any other position other than shown will result in flame im pingement causing sooting of the logs brick liner and ceramic glass v...

Page 23: ...working order This will include 1 Perform leak tests of supply line gas control valve supply line from gas control valve and pilot assembly 2 Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct firing rate...

Page 24: ...ualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactl...

Page 25: ...ions exactly a fire of explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Set the remote switch to OFF Set the thermo...

Page 26: ...lacing the Glass Door The reverse procedure of Removing the Glass Door IF YOUR GLASS BREAKS WARNING Do not substitute glass components with other material types Do not abuse the glass doors such as st...

Page 27: ...g instructions 1 Remove the upper grilles by pulling the assembly forward 2 Remove the lower grilles by removing the four hex head mounting screws that secure the brass hinges to the unit 3 Discard th...

Page 28: ...ive Pilot will not remain on after being lit 1 Press the control knob all the way in at the pilot indicator 2 Hold the control knob in for a longer period of time 3 If you are trying to re light the p...

Page 29: ...ck wire connections Expansion from heat affects a loose con nection Sooty deposits on the glass door 1 If the flame is yellow and lazy check for lint etc around primary air shutter Increase primary ai...

Page 30: ...pors and liquids Visually check the height and color of the burner and pilot flames Every 2 to 3 months Remove the glass door and clean the inside of the glass with a soft non abrasive cloth and water...

Page 31: ...by Archgard for suitability Note the Shutter is set at the factory and normally only requires resetting at higher altitudes Caution Wear gloves when adjusting the primary air with the appliance hot 1...

Page 32: ...al for reassembly 3 Remove the logs See LOG PLACEMENT for instructions 4 Unscrew the two mounting screws that are located at the back rear of the pan burner 5 Carefully remove the pan burner by slidin...

Page 33: ...G INLET AND OUTLET GAS PRESSURE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING PILOT Fig 1 CONVERTIBLE PILOT ORIFICE The pilot assembly is convertible to the type of gas being used simply unscrew the body by using a 7 16 11...

Page 34: ...its equivalent 1 Remove the glass door Follow GLASS DOOR REMOVAL instructions within this manual 2 Remove the log set Follow LOG PLACEMENT instructions within this manual 3 Loosen the adjustment wing...

Page 35: ...Orifice Main Burner Orifice Drill to 34 DMS 2 76 mm for Natural Gas Drill to 51 for LP Propane Gas 1 EA E 620 0004 Aluminum Pilot Box 1 EA F 314 0127 Gasket Ceramic Paper 1 EA G 314 0127 Gasket Ceram...

Page 36: ...400 2 Premium Log 2 1 EA 310 6400 3 Premium Log 3 1 EA 310 6400 4 Premium Log 4 1 EA 310 6400 5 Premium Log 5 1 EA 310 6400 6 Premium Log 6 1 EA 310 6400 Complete 6 piece Logset replacement 1 EA 840 0...

Page 37: ...9 On Off Rocker Switch 1 EA Fan Components 305 0012 Power Cord 8 2 43 M 1 EA 305 0013 Fan Speed Control Rheostat 1 EA 305 0021 Fan Thermodisc fan sensor 1100 F 430 Celsius 1 EA RF 305 0024 Fan Fan wit...

Page 38: ...BAYG Optional Gold Bay Window Strips Full Set Includes top bottom trim pieces 1 EA Optional Surround Trims 40 TKSB Black Trim for SKBAB SKCAB surround 1 SET 40 TKLB Black Trim for SKLB surround 1 SET...

Page 39: ...r Authorized Archgard Dealer WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A PROBLEM Thoroughly read your manual If you cannot solve the problem contact your Archgard Dealer or representative When calling for help pleas...

Page 40: ...icking cracking or pinging sound when my fireplace is running and after it is turned off A The different gauges of steel used to manufacture your fireplace will expand and contract at different rates...

Page 41: ...Optima 40 SB 41 NOTES...

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Page 43: ...CLOSED CUT ALONG LINE CUT ALONG LINE CUT ALONG LINE Model 40 DVI40N Serial Date Installed Name Address City State Prov Phone ______ Dealer s Name Address City State Prov Phone ______ Installer s Name...

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Page 45: ...Archgard Industries Ltd 7116 Beatty Drive Mission B C V2V 6B4 Canada Website www archgard com...

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