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Appendix 3: Use of the Blower and Optional Thermodisc
Your Optima comes with a blower on
the back of the stove to increase the
flow of air past heat exchange
surfaces and to help circulate warm
air in the room. When used regularly,
the blower can provide a small
increase in efficiency, up to 2 percent.
However, a blower should not be
used as a way to gain more output
from a stove that is undersized for the
space it is intended to heat.
When using the blower, allow the stove to
reach operating temperature (approximately
one hour), before turning it on. The
increased airflow from the fan cools the
firebox and could affect the start-up
combustion efficiency if the fan is turned on
too early. You can also install an optional
thermodisc to enable the blower to start or
stop automatically when the stove is hot or
too cold. The thermodisc part number is
AC05530 for a basic model and ACO2055
for a quick connect model. Installation
instructions
are
supplied
with
the
thermodisc kit.
CAUTION: ENSURE THAT THE FAN’S POWER CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY
SURFACE OF THE STOVE TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE DAMAGE. DO NOT
RUN THE POWER CORD BENEATH THE STOVE.
