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Optima 3600

 

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Example 1

 

 

V Value

 = 3A (12') = 12' 

H Value

 = 4B (8') + 1C (3') = 11' 

 

V Value

 = Total length of all vertical sections in feet. 

H Value

 = Total length of all horizontal sections in feet. 

 
 
 
Note:

 

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For H & V values for 45º venting see 
Chart IV 

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Elbows are not counted in H or V 
values 

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Vent chart starts from the top of the 
unit 

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No restrictors are necessary for hori-
zontal termination applications. 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

 

TOP  VENT HORIZONTAL VENTING 

CHART IV 

Summary of Contents for Optima 3600

Page 1: ... is used Conversion kit required for Propane use 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 electri...

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Page 3: ...ciency therefore less expensive to operate Adjustable Flame The flame aesthetics and heat output can be adjusted to suit the owner s moods and heating needs Solid Construction It is constructed mainly of satin coated aluminized and galvanized steel for long life and durability Please read the manual carefully prior to installation and operation of the appliance Proper installation operation and ma...

Page 4: ...20 Approved Vent Components 21 Venting Components Parts List 22 Venting Rear Vent 24 Venting Top Vent 25 Horizontal Venting Instructions 26 Vertical Venting Instructions 27 Operation Instructions Safety Information 28 Operation Instructions Start Up Shut Down Procedures 29 Maintenance 30 Troubleshooting 31 Servicing 33 Important Information 35 Replacement Parts List 36 Archgard Warranty 38 Warrant...

Page 5: ...s and circulating air passageways for the appliance be kept clean Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or siding This gas appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not install or operate your Archgard Optima 3600 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace without reading and understanding this manual Any installation or opera...

Page 6: ...ance must be installed by a qualified gas appliance installer The installation must conform with the local codes or in the absence of local codes with the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 in the US or Installation Code CSA B149 1 in Canada Electrical connections and grounding must be in accordance with local codes if any if not follow the current CAN CSA C22 1 in Canada and ANSI ...

Page 7: ...Optima 3600 7 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS ...

Page 8: ...ewall clearance C 6 305 mm from edge of unit Unexposed Back Sidewalls 0 Internal Ceiling 40 1016 mm from floor Floor 0 Mantle See Chart Vertical Vent 1 25 mm to outside surface Horizontal Vent 1 25 mm to outside side and bottom surface Horizontal Vent 2 50 mm to outside top surface Note Check local codes for floor requirements This fireplace is suitable for installation on a combustible surface MA...

Page 9: ... in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical code CSA C22 1 Remove or open the bottom louver grill Remove the junction box cover Run the line into the right side of the appliance through the hole in the rear of the junction box and hold with a standard 22 mm clamp Connect the black supply conductor to the free black conductor from the spe...

Page 10: ...eplacing the Glass Door Check the condition of the glass and the gasket before installing door Carefully hook the door onto the 4 tabs on the top of the firebox 2 left 2 right Connect the door latches at the bottom of the door by pulling forward on the 2 bottom latches and hooking them over the lower door frame flange Install the top bottom louvers or optional front If the glass has been damaged c...

Page 11: ...ent connections must be made before installing the logs and embers on the pan burner NOTE Improper placement of logs may cause sooting on the internal parts and glass and will not be covered under warranty Do not use broken or damaged logs WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in pro...

Page 12: ...Optima 3600 12 STEP 1 PLACE REAR LOG 146 ON PINS AND BURNER AS SHOWN LOG PLACEMENT CONTINUED STEP 2 PLACE LEFT LOG 144 ON PIN AND LOG AS SHOWN 144 146 ...

Page 13: ...Optima 3600 13 STEP 3 PLACE FRONT LOG 147 ON PINS AND BURNER AS SHOWN STEP 4 PLACE RIGHT LOG 145 ON PIN AND LOGS AS SHOWN LOG PLACEMENT CONTINUED 147 145 ...

Page 14: ...Optima 3600 14 STEP 5 PLACE RIGHT LOG 148 AND EMBERS AS SHOWN LOG PLACEMENT CONTINUED 147 146 144 145 148 STEP 6 PLATINUM EMBERS SHOULD BE PLACED ON BURNER AS SHOWN ...

Page 15: ...for venting See the ALLOWABLE TERMINATION LOCATIONS page 20 in this manual When the appliance is installed directly on carpeting vinyl tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance must be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance 1 Establish a suitable vent termination location See ALLOWABLE TERMINATION LOCATIONS page 20 2 I...

Page 16: ...sting of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than psig 3 5 kPa Failure to do so will damage the appliance s gas valve Such damage is not cover by the manufacturer s warranty INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Open the lower grills 2 The pressure test taps are located on the valve The taps are located in the gas valve front face The inlet is marked IN and the outlet is marked O...

Page 17: ...ILOT 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 mm wrench turn open then push the small metal tab across to the other side of the body and retighten Call your local Authorized Archgard Dealer to purchase the correct fuel conversion kit for your gas appliance 7 16 11 mm WRENCH HERE The pilot flame should have ...

Page 18: ... 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 Length 14 GA 50 Ft 15 24 M 16 GA 32 Ft 9 75 M 18 GA 20 Ft 6 9 M 20 GA 12 Ft 3 65 M 22 GA 9 Ft 2 74 M Fig 1 B A C D SUPPLY TUBE THERMOCOUPLE LEAD WIRE TO PIEZO SPARKER OPTIONAL REMOTE WALL SWITCH OR WALL THERMOSTAT A ELECTRODE B THERMOPILE C P...

Page 19: ...er 1 2 Remove the top vent heat shield cover 2 3 Remove the outer collar assembly 3 4 Remove the exhaust collar assembly 4 5 Rotate the exhaust collar assembly and the outer collar assembly to the rear vent configuration and reinstall 6 Install rear vent heat shield cover 5 7 Install rear vent outer shell cover 6 5 1 4 3 6 4 3 2 TOP REAR VENT CONVERSION ...

Page 20: ... veranda porch deck or balcony 12 inches 30 cm E Clearance to unventilated soffit 21 inches from center of termination 53 cm 21 inches from center of termination 53 cm F Clearance to outside corner 0 0 G Clearance to inside corner 12 3 4 to center of termination 32 cm 12 3 4 to center of termination 32 cm H Clearance to each side of center line extended above meter regulator assembly 3 feet 91 cm ...

Page 21: ...local code restrictions if any regarding the installation of this type of gas appliance Observe the venting charts given in this manual Use vent spacers between the inside 4 101mm and outside 7 178mm vents at 3 ft 915mm intervals Archgard Direct Vent System ONLY Never slope horizontal vents downwards towards the vent termination Terminate Horizontally the vent only with an approved vent terminatio...

Page 22: ...B Flashing 7 12 12 12 943S 48 Pipe Length Galvanized 902 Storm Collar 953 11 14 Adjustable Pipe Length Black 911B Vinyl Siding Standoff 950 17 24 Adjustable Pipe Length Black 917B Wall Strap 988 45 Elbow Black 945B Wall Pen Heat Shield Wall Thimble 942 45 Elbow Galvanized 945 90 Elbow Black 990B 45 Elbow Swivel Black 945BG 90 Elbow Swivel Galvanized 990G 45 Elbow Swivel Galvanized 945G 90 Elbow Sw...

Page 23: ...2B DIRECT TEMP 12 ADJ PIPE LENGTH BLACK 1604084 4DT AJ14 DIRECT TEMP TELESCOPE ADJ LENGTH 1604084B 4DT AJ14B DIRECT TEMP TELESCOPE ADJ LEN BLACK 4 x 6 5 8 FITTINGS 1604215 4DT EL45 45 DEGREE ELBOW 1604215B 4DT EL45B 45 DEGREE ELBOW BLACK 1604230 4DT EL90S 90S DEGREE ELBOW 1604230B 4DT EL90SB 90S DEGREE ELBOW BLACK 4 x 6 5 8 ACCESSORIES 1604460B 4DT WTB WALL THIMBLE BLACK 1604500 4DT FS FIRESTOP SP...

Page 24: ...n Archgard SVK 1 TK 1 or 24 snorkel cap part SNK 24 For best venting performance here are some general venting rules 1 Use only vent systems and components certified for use with this appliance 2 Maintain a minimum of 1 26 mm clearance to combustibles from the outside surfaces of vertical vents and minimum of 1 26 mm sides and bottom and 2 51 mm from top surfaces of horizontal vents Always use a w...

Page 25: ...2m maximum The total horizontal run up to 20 6 1m maximum Note 4 1 2m minimum of vertical height required Note Maximum vent lengths may be subject to local codes For best venting performance here are some general venting rules 1 Maintain a minimum of 1 26 mm clearance to combustibles from the outside surfaces of vertical vents and minimum of 1 26 mm sides and bottom and 2 51 mm from top surfaces o...

Page 26: ... Value Total length of all horizontal sections in feet Note For H V values for 45º venting see Chart IV Elbows are not counted in H or V values Vent chart starts from the top of the unit No restrictors are necessary for hori zontal termination applications INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TOP VENT HORIZONTAL VENTING CHART IV ...

Page 27: ... of the appliance The rear vent configurations do not require a vent restrictor Example 1 V Value 3A 12 1C 3 15 H Value 2B 4 4 V Value Total length of all vertical sections in feet H Value Total length of all horizontal sections in feet Note For H V values for 45º venting see Chart IV Elbows are not counted in H or V values Vent chart starts from the top of the unit CHART IV INSTALLATION INSTRUCTI...

Page 28: ...all a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gases are heavier than air and will settle on the floor IF YOU SMELL GAS follow the instruction on the front cover of this manual A B C D Check that the appliance is properly vented and connected t...

Page 29: ...ame is established hold knob depressed in the PILOT position for approximately 60 sec 2 Release knob If pilot should go out turn the control knob to OFF position and repeat steps 1 2 and 3 Note this will allow reset of INTERLOCK for proper lighting of pilot 3 Once the pilot is established press and turn control knob counterclockwise 4 to ON position 4 6 Turn flame and fan adjustment knob to the de...

Page 30: ...ake care not to break them After cleaning the logs must be replaced as per the instructions in this manual Once a year have a qualified service technician Completely inspect the appliance and the venting system Clean and remove any lint accumulations or debris in the firebox on the burners on the pilot at the primary air opening on the convection air blower and in any combustion and convection air...

Page 31: ...may be defective Pilot will not remain on after being lit 1 Press the control knob all the way in 2 Hold the control knob in for a longer period of time 3 If you are trying to re light the pilot immediately after you have shut off the pilot you have to wait 5 minutes for the valve to reset 4 Check to see if the pilot flame is large enough to reach and surround the thermocouple If the flame is too ...

Page 32: ...e is yellow and lazy check for lint etc around primary air shutter Increase primary air by opening the primary air shutter if necessary 2 Check for proper placement of the logs and branches Ensure logs and burner are clean See that section in the instruction manual 3 Check for obstruction of the burner ports by the embers See that section in the instruction manual 4 Check for proper venting and bl...

Page 33: ...ghten screw Remove the glass door embers coals and firebox liner panels Remove the 4 screws holding the burner tray and remove it Remove the 2 screws holding the burner and lift it out Use a wrench to unscrew the orifice while holding the elbow with a 9 16 wrench Change the orifice Do not over tighten Remove spring from old orifice and put onto new one Replace all parts in reverse order and proper...

Page 34: ...cing Gas Component Assembly Disconnect electricity to the appliance Shut off the gas supply to the appliance and disconnect the gas line to the appliance Remove the glass door logs coals and burner Disconnect the two wires at the front of the valve from the on off switch Remove the fan speed control rheostat from the control panel Remove the screws holding the gas component assembly to the applian...

Page 35: ...E SIT 820 Nova DATE PURCHASED NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE PROV COUNTRY ZIP POST CODE PHONE NUMBER OWNER COMPANY NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER RETAILER COMPANY NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER INSTALLER MODIFICATIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Signature of Installer Date mm dd yyyy INSTALLER NAME DATE INSTALLED GAS TYPE NATURAL GAS LPG GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE in w c VENT VERTICAL HEIGHT ft VENT HORIZONTAL LENGTH ft INSTAL...

Page 36: ...10 0144 LOG LEFT HAND 1 EA 310 0145 LOG RIGHT HAND 1 EA 310 0146 LOG REAR 1 EA 310 0147 LOG FRONT LEFT TWIG 1 EA 310 0148 LOG FRONT RIGHT TWIG 1 EA 311 0077 BRICK PANEL RIGHT HAND 1 EA 311 0078 BRICK PANEL LEFT HAND 1 EA 311 0079 BRICK PANEL REAR 1 EA CK LP 3600 CONVERSION KIT NATURAL GAS TO PROPANE OPTIONAL KIT 1 EA 305 0021 THERMODISC 110 FAN SENSOR 1 EA 305 0024 FAN CROSSFLOW 1 EA 305 0013 FAN ...

Page 37: ...Optima 3600 37 C A B BURNER ORIFICE D F H I G VALVE TRAY E BURNER PAN L K J REPLACEMENT PARTS FAN ...

Page 38: ...our 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 please have the following information Model of your Fireplace Serial Number Place of Purchase Date of Purchase Problem Description NOTE Warranty may be void if work is carried out by an unqualified perso...

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Page 40: ...ame Address City State Prov ZIP Phone _____ Why did you choose this product Thank you for purchasing our product and filling out this warranty card mm dd yyyy POSTAGE FOLD DOWN AT LINE FOLD DOWN AT LINE TAPE CLOSED CUT ALONG LINE CUT ALONG LINE CUT ALONG LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION ARCHGARD INDUSTRIES LTD 7116 BEATTY DRIVE MISSION B C CANADA V2V 6B4 ...

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Page 42: ...Archgard Industries Ltd 7116 Beatty Drive Mission B C V2V 6B4 Canada Telephone 604 820 8262 Fax 604 820 8881 Telephone Toll Free 1 877 820 9800 Fax Toll Free 1 866 820 2802 Website www archgard com ...

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