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200-0242 

 

MAY 2007 

Users’ Installation  
Operation and  
Maintenance Manual 

7116 Beatty Dr 
Mission, BC V2V 6B4 
Canada 

OPTIMA PS1

OPTIMA PS1

 

 

Pellet Stove 

 

 

 

 

 

Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover

 

             and leave this manual with the homeowner.

 

Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.

 

  

PRIOR TO FIRST FIRE

: Remove all labels from glass. Clean fingerprints from plated surfaces with a 

non-abrasive liquid glass cleanser and soft cloth to prevent permanent staining. (See Page 28) 

 

CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE  

TEMPERATURES, ESPECIALLY THE STOVE GLASS, AND SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID 

BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION. 

Summary of Contents for OPTIMA PS1

Page 1: ...the homeowner Homeowner Please keep these instructions for future reference PRIOR TO FIRST FIRE Remove all labels from glass Clean fingerprints from plated surfaces with a non abrasive liquid glass cl...

Page 2: ...ouble free enjoyment It has been our experience that the overall enjoyment of your new appliance will be greatly enhanced by becoming familiar with its installation operation and maintenance Prior to...

Page 3: ...ons 18 Start Up Check List 19 Filling the Hopper 20 Control Functions 21 23 Start Up and Shut Down Instructions 24 Thermostat 26 MAINTENANCE Cleaning Door Glass 27 Ash Disposal 27 28 Miscellaneous Mai...

Page 4: ...al advice if in doubt about its condition Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as shown in this manual for this appliance HOT WHILE IN OPERATION Keep children pets clothing and furniture...

Page 5: ...S1 pellet stove This stove meets the U S Environmental Protection Agency s emission standards The Optima PS1 is listed by Warnock Hersey Test Laboratories Inc to ASTM E1509 04 The Optima PS1 is approv...

Page 6: ...ERATE ONLY WITH ASH CLEAN OUT SLIDER AND ASH DRAW IN PLACE AND THE DOOR FULLY CLOSED KEEP FURNISHINGS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM STOVE DANGER RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DISCONNECT POWER B...

Page 7: ...pellet breakdown to avoid dust while loading and problems with pellet flow during operation amount of fines passing through 1 8 screen no more than 5 percent by weight Chlorides limited salt content...

Page 8: ...OPTIMA PS1 PELLET STOVE 8 8 DIMENSIONS 661mm 820mm 820mm 712mm 597mm 51mm 90mm 77mm 712mm 267mm 369mm 597mm 661mm...

Page 9: ...elect a location for your Archgard Optima PS1 pellet stove Double check the clearances on the label and set the stove in place Check that the intended location of the vent does not interfere with trus...

Page 10: ...O COMBUSTIBLES NOTE Even though the pellet stove is safe to install to the minimum clearances listed above additional clearances should be considered for the ease of fueling operating and maintenance...

Page 11: ...The fresh air may be taken from outside of the house through a hole in an adjacent wall or from the floor of houses with ventilated craw space Be sure not to damage the structural integrity of the hou...

Page 12: ...aybe used The use of 4 diameter vent pipe system is preferred with longer and more restrictive vent runs For best performance from the pellet stove it is recommended that the total horizontal vent run...

Page 13: ...t 61 cm from the center line of the terminal M Clearance under veranda porch deck or balcony 12 inches 30 cm E Clearance to unventilated soffit F Clearance to outside corner G Clearance to inside corn...

Page 14: ...G CONFIGURATIONS HORIZONTAL VENTING NOTE Horizontal venting with vertical offset is preferred The additional vertical vent rise will improve venting performance and provide natural draft to evacuate s...

Page 15: ...OPTIMA PS1 PELLET STOVE 15 15 VERTICAL VENTING...

Page 16: ...utside air maybe obtained by running an intake vent pipe up along side the exhaust and properly terminated at the top to prevent the inlet of rain or exhaust gases Outside air may also be taken from a...

Page 17: ...be installed with a listed pellet stove venting system roof thimble spark arrestor and roof flashing kit suitable for use in mobile homes The vent shall extend at least 3 ft 914mm above the part of th...

Page 18: ...If manually starting the pellet stove use only suitable solid or gel fire starter products designed specifically for starting pellet stoves Provide adequate fresh air to room for pellet stove installe...

Page 19: ...uctions Close and latch the door securely The stove will not operate with the door open Close the hopper lid The fuel feed auger will stop if the hopper lid is opened NOTE It is normal for the stove t...

Page 20: ...leasing the lid prop rod Do not overfill the hopper so that the hopper lid will not close flush When refilling the hopper while the stove is operating please do so as quickly as possible to minimize t...

Page 21: ...OPTIMA PS1 PELLET STOVE 21 21 CONTROLS FUNCTIONS...

Page 22: ...ve is cold during start up to turn the pellet stove on press and release the ON OFF button The green light above the ON OFF button will flash to indicate start up cycle has started Fuel pellets will s...

Page 23: ...dropping into the burn pot This button will turn off after one minute and must be released and pressed again if you want to continue to manually activate the fuel feed auger LOW ADJUST Button This but...

Page 24: ...oing in the burn pot If the stove will not start repeatedly please check the TROUBLE SHOOTING section at the back of the manual and correct any problems Once the flame is well established and 10 minut...

Page 25: ...e fuel feed on lowest heat level See LOW ADJUST button description In most cases the stove operate best with the air shutter wide open with the rod pushed all the way in Make sure the burn pot is prop...

Page 26: ...n the accumulation of flyash in the burn pot therefore reducing the frequency of pot cleaning THERMOSTAT Use contact thermostats remote control or remote switch only The pellet stove generates a low v...

Page 27: ...urs during startup shutdown or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting system The exhaust venting system should be inspected a...

Page 28: ...six 1 4 hex screws holding the exhaust blower motor mounting plate Rotate the mounting plate anti clockwise and carefully remove the motor assembly Place it down on the floor Use a shop vacuum equipp...

Page 29: ...tions outlined on the spray can DO NOT attempt to paint while the stove is still warm Keep the spray can away from any source of heat or open flame Ensure that there is adequate ventilation in the roo...

Page 30: ...K OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING STOVE CAUTION MOVING PARTS MAY CAUSE INJURY HOT PARTS DO NOT OPERATE STOVE WITH SIDE OR BACK SERVICE PANELS REMOVED OR OPENED ARCHGARD OPTIMA PS...

Page 31: ...REMOVED COMPONENT LOCATIONS PROOF OF FIRE SWITCH PELLET FUEL HOPPER EXHAUST BLOWER BURN POT EXHAUST SLIDER RESTRICTOR HOPPER LID SWITCH FEED AUGER MOTOR AIR PRESSURE SWITCH ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER MOUNT...

Page 32: ...the stove or the hopper has run completely empty the pellet fuel feed system takes a long period of time to load and start feeding fuel into the burn pot Two or three repeated start up maybe required...

Page 33: ...t the thermostat to request heat 3 The Proof of fire switch is defective Check for proper operation of the Proof of fire switch If the flames are going strong and yet the stove shuts down after 15 min...

Page 34: ...r exhaust passages Conduct ash removal maintenance 8 Defective exhaust blower Check for proper voltage to the stove If the blower runs very slow replace blower Flame Goes Out on Low or Won t Burn Over...

Page 35: ...IT NICKEL PLATED TRIMS 8 PS1 TTTK TILE TRAY TOP KIT 10 PS1 MFBP MULT FUEL BURN POT KIT REPLACEMENT ITEMS 1 314 0015 DOOR GASKET 3 4 DIA GRAPHITE ROPE GASKET 2 PS1 DOOR DOOR ASSEMBLY 2 300 0145 DOOR HA...

Page 36: ...ate of purchase EXCLUSIONS 1 YEAR AND 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Archgard does not offer warranty on damages to fireplace mantel s trims or tiles Travel time or mileage to original purchasers residence A...

Page 37: ...r the terms of this warranty Performance problems due to operator error will not be covered by this warranty policy Products made or provided by other manufacturers and used on conjunction with the op...

Page 38: ...ALONG LINE CUT ALONG LINE CUT ALONG LINE Model OPTIMA PS1 Serial Date Installed Name Address City State Prov ZIP Phone _____ Dealer s Name Address City State Prov ZIP Phone _____ Installer s Name Addr...

Page 39: ...Archgard Industries Ltd 7116 Beatty Drive Mission B C V2V 6B4 Canada Website www archgard com...

Page 40: ...signed with reliability and simplicity in mind In addition our internal Quality Assurance Team carefully inspects each unit thor oughly before it leaves our door Archgard is pleased to extend this Lim...

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