AG 3600/ OPTIMA-3600-1 3600-dvtr24n Direct Vented Top or Rear Vent Gas Room Heater For use with natural gas or propane* USERS’ INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 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.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Optima 3600-1 Zero Clearance Direct Vented Fireplace Gas Heater. The Optima 3600-1 is one of the most advanced direct vented zero clearance gas heaters on the market. It is designed using the latest technology and manufactured to the highest quality. Some of the many features are: True Zero Clearance No standoffs required. Heater Classification It is classified as a heating appliance. Therefore, it can be operated continuously for zone heating.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Requirements for the State of Massachusetts 5 Caution & Safety Information 6 General Information 7 Appliance Dimensions 8 Installation Clearances 9 Electrical Connections, Fan System 10 Glass Door Removal 11 Log Placement 12 - 15 Installation Instructions 16 - 18 Optional Wall Switch or Thermostat 19 Top / Rear Vent Conversion 20 Allowable Termination Locations 21 Approved Vent Components 22 - 23 Venting Components - Parts List 24 Venting - Rear Vent 25 V
Optima 3600 –1 5 STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS 5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10 (2) Revise 10.8.
Optima 3600 –1 6 CAUTION / SAFETY INFORMATION Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance. Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.
Optima 3600 –1 7 GENERAL INFORMATION APPLIANCE CERTIFICATION This appliance is tested and certified to the following US and Canadian gas appliance standards. - ANSI Z21.88b-2003 / CSA 2.33b-2003 Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters, - CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 Gas-Fired Appliance fo Use at High Altitudes Please contact Archgard Industries Ltd., if you have any questions regarding the certification of this appliance. INSTALLATION CODES This appliance must be installed by a qualified gas appliance installer.
Optima 3600 –1 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS 8
Optima 3600 –1 9 INSTALLATION CLEARANCES MANTLE & SIDEWALL CLEARANCES CORNER FRAME DIMENSIONS Mantle Height from Floor (B) Mantle Depth (A) 40" (1016 mm) 12" (305 mm) 39" (991 mm) 10-5/16" (262 mm) 38" (965 mm) 8-9/16" (217 mm) 37" (940 mm) 6-7/8" (175 mm) 36" (914 mm) 5-1/8" (130 mm) 35" (889 mm) 3-7/16" (81 mm) 34" (864 mm) 1-11/16" (43 mm) Sidewall clearance (C) Unexposed Back & Sidewalls Internal Ceiling Floor Mantle Vertical Vent Horizontal Vent Horizontal Vent = 6" (305 mm) from e
Optima 3600 –1 10 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, FAN SYSTEM WARNING: Before starting, make certain the power supply is turned OFF. The Optima 3600-1 comes complete with a temperature activated fan and rheostat installed and wired to an internal junction box. The heat sensor is factory set to close the circuit to the fan speed control at 1100 F (430 C) and will turn off the fan when the temperature falls below 800 F (270 C).
Optima 3600 –1 11 GLASS DOOR REMOVAL Removing the Glass Door ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Remove the top & bottom louvers (or optional front). Unhook the door latches found on the bottom of the firebox - shown below Carefully lift and remove the door. Place the door at a safe location where it cannot be scratched or damaged. If the glass door is damaged, it must be replaced with another glass door certified for this appliance.
Optima 3600 –1 12 LOG PLACEMENT The Archgard pan burner and fiber logs are designed to give a realistic fire package, and are created to maintain their appearance from the day they were originally installed. Care must be given when first installing the logs and when removed for servicing, as they can be damaged or broken if not handled properly. After opening the log set package, inspect the logs to ensure that no damage has occurred inside the package.
Optima 3600 –1 13 LOG PLACEMENT - CONTINUED STEP 1 - PLACE REAR LOG ON PINS AND BURNER AS SHOWN (Shown with optional brick liner) STEP 2 - PLACE RIGHT REAR LOG ON PIN AND LOG AS SHOWN (Shown with optional brick liner)
Optima 3600 –1 14 LOG PLACEMENT - CONTINUED STEP 3 - PLACE FRONT RIGHT LOG ON PINS AND BURNER AS SHOWN STEP 4 - PLACE FRONT LEFT LOG ON PINS AS SHOWN (Shown with optional brick liner)
Optima 3600 –1 15 LOG PLACEMENT - CONTINUED STEP 5 - PLACE LEFT REAR LOG AS SHOWN STEP 6 - PLACE FRONT CENTER LOG AS SHOWN (Shown with optional brick liner)
Optima 3600 –1 16 LOG PLACEMENT - CONTINUED STEP 6 - PLATINUM EMBERS SHOULD BE PLACED ON BURNER AS SHOWN (Shown with optional brick liner)
Optima 3600 –1 17 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ This appliance must be installed by a qualified gas installer and the installation conform to the installation codes. This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are provisions for adequate ventilation air. Provide adequate clearance around air openings of the appliance. Never obstruct front openings. Provide adequate clearances for proper operation and servicing of the appliance.
Optima 3600 –1 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS CONNECTIONS Have your gas supplier or a qualified gas fitter run a gas supply line into the gas fireplace. The line must be properly sized and fitted according to the installation codes. Upstream of the supply connection, the fitter shall provide a manual shut-off valve.
Optima 3600 –1 19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS CONNECTIONS - CONTINUED The minimum permissible gas supply pressure is 4.5 in. w.c. (1.12 kPa) for natural gas and 11.0 in. w.c. (2.74 kPa) for propane. Maximum gas supply pressure should never exceed 14.0 in. w.c. (3.48 kPa) or ½ psi. for both natural gas and propane. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE PRESSURE TAP SET SCREW AFTER CHECKING THE PRESSURE.
Optima 3600 –1 20 OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH OR THERMOSTAT If a wall mounted switch or a wall mounted thermostat is desired, Archgard recommends that the device be wired as shown in Fig 1. This will allow the original on/off rocker switch to be used incase the device that is mounted to the wall is inoperable. Note: Archgard Industries does not manufacture, or sell any wall switch or wall thermostat, and will not extend warranty to them.
Optima 3600 –1 21 TOP / REAR VENT CONVERSION 5 6 4 3 The appliance is easily converted from top vent to rear vent. The steps for converting are as follows: 1. Remove the top vent outer shell cover (#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.
12 inches (30 cm) 21 inches from center of termination (53 cm) C= Clearance to permanently closed window D= Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2 feet (61 cm) from the center line of the terminal 3 feet (91 cm) within a height 15 feet (4.5 m) above the meter/regulator assembly H= Clearance to each side of center line extended above meter/regulator assembly 6 feet (183 cm) 9” (22.
Optima 3600 –1 23 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS APPROVED VENT COMPONENTS The appliance will not function without being connected to a proper venting system. This appliance may only use direct vent system supplied by Archgard Industries or Simpson DuraVent direct vent systems with the appropriate adaptor dependent upon the venting guidelines within this manual.
Optima 3600 –1 24 VENTING COMPONENTS SIMPSON DURA-VENT COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION PART # Horizontal Termination Kit In Canada - Mandatory to add a wall thimble. 971 Vertical High Wind Termination Cap (must be used for all vertical terminations) 991 Vertical Termination Kit 978 Horizontal. DV Termination with 1” return 984GL 6” Pipe Length - Black 908B Horizontal. Square Termination Cap 984 9” Pipe Length - Black 907B Horizontal.
Optima 3600 –1 SELKIRK PARTS LIST 25 PART # DESCRIPTION 4" x 6 5/8" LENGTHS 1604006 1604006B 1604009 1604009B 1604012 1604012B 1604018 1604018B 1604024 1604024B 1604036 1604036B 1604048 1604048B 1604082 1604082B 1604084 1604084B 4DT- 6 4DT- 6B 4DT- 9 4DT- 9B 4DT-12 4DT-12B 4DT-18 4DT-18B 4DT-24 4DT-24B 4DT-36 4DT-36B 4DT-48 4DT-48B 4DT-AJ12 4DT-AJ12B 4DT-AJ14 4DT-AJ14B DIRECT-TEMP 6" PIPE LENGTH DIRECT-TEMP 6" PIPE LENGTH BLACK DIRECT-TEMP 9" PIPE LENGTH DIRECT-TEMP 9" PIPE LENGTH BLACK DIRECT-TEMP 12"
Optima 3600 –1 26 VENTING INSTRUCTIONS REAR VENT This appliance will not function without being connected to a proper venting system. This appliance may use 4" & 7" gas flex vents with Optima 3600 listed vent components, Selkirk (Direct-Temp) 4” x 6 ⅝” venting or Simpson Dura-Vent 4" x 6 ⅝" direct vent system with Simpson Dura-Vent adapter. Read the manufacturer’s installation instructions before installing the venting system.
Optima 3600 –1 27 VENTING INSTRUCTIONS TOP VENT This appliance will not function without being connected to a proper venting system. This appliance may use 4" & 7" gas flex vents with Optima 3600 listed vent components, Selkirk (Direct-Temp) 4” x 6⅝”” venting or Simpson Dura-Vent 4" x 6⅝" direct vent system with Simpson Dura-Vent adapter 999-DV-SDA. Read the manufacturer’s installation instructions before installing the venting system.
Optima 3600 –1 28 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TOP VENT HORIZONTAL VENTING 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: ❖ 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 horizontal termination applications.
Optima 3600 –1 29 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TOP VENT VERTICAL VENTING 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.
Optima 3600 –1 30 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE LIGHTING INITIAL OPERATION ❖ Check that the appliance is properly vented and connected to the gas supply. ❖ Check the logs and branches are properly placed. ❖ Check all external parts, such as grills, door and control cover are properly attached and fastened. NOTE: When operated for the first few times, the appliance will emit some odor and fumes.
Optima 3600 –1 31 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS START-UP PROCEDURE 1. Set the thermostat, if present, to the lowest level. Set the remote switch to the OFF position. Set the flame adjustment knob to the HI position. Press slightly and turn the control knob clockwise to the OFF position and wait 5 minutes; thus allowing any gases to escape which may have accumulated in the combustion chamber. Note: LP gases do not vent upward. Then follow step 2 and 3 to establish pilot. 2.
Optima 3600 –1 32 MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Do not conduct maintenance on the appliance while it is operating or while hot CLEANING THE APPLIANCE The exterior surfaces and glass may be cleaned with a soft, non-abrasive cloth and water or a suitable, mild, non-abrasive cleaner. Regularly: Clean and remove any lint accumulations or debris from the grills and in any combustion and convection air passage ways.
Optima 3600 –1 33 TROUBLESHOOTING Please check to make sure the instructions are followed exactly before attempting trouble shooting of the appliance. WARNING: Troubleshooting and servicing of gas and electrical devices of the appliance should only be conducted by a qualified service technician. SYMPTOM ACTION Pilot will not light after pressing the sparker many times. 1. When lighting the appliance for the first time after installation or after servicing, there is air in the gas line.
Optima 3600 –1 34 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM ACTION The main burner does not turn 3. Check to make sure the thermostat is set high enough to turn on the on with the pilot lit. (cont’d) appliance. 4. Check that the remote switch or the thermostat is turned on. 5. Check for weak pilot flame. If flame is weak, check gas supply, check pilot flame adjustment and check for blockage of pilot orifice. 6. Check all connections to the valve for tight electrical contact. 7.
Optima 3600 –1 35 SERVICING SERVICING UNDER WARRANTY Before servicing, read the terms and conditions of the Archgard warranty at the back of the manual. Contact the authorized Archgard dealer which you purchased the appliance from and provide them with details of the problem and the installation information that the installer filled out at the back of the manual. WARNING: Servicing of this appliance must be conducted by a qualified service technician.
Optima 3600 –1 36 SERVICING REPLACING MAJOR GAS COMPONENTS If any of the major gas components need to be replaced, such as the pilot or the gas valve, we recommend replacing the complete gas component assembly. The assembly is designed to be quickly and easily replaced with minimal inconvenience to the customer. Once replaced, the service technician can repair the defective assembly safely and comfortably in his shop and with the right tools and test equipment.
Optima 3600 –1 37 IMPORTANT INFORMATION * Please have the installer fill out the installation information for warranty and future reference. APPLIANCE MODEL NUMBER GAS TYPE 3600-DVTR24N Top / Rear • NATURAL GAS DATE PURCHASED / SERIAL NUMBER • LPG SIT 820 Nova VALVE TYPE / OWNER NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE / PROV. COUNTRY ZIP / POST.
Optima 3600 –1 38 REPLACEMENT PARTS LOCATION Part # Description QTY Unit 200-1905 OWNER’S MANUAL, OPTIMA 3600 DVT / DVR 1 EA A 301-0077 ORIFICE, MALE #54 for PROPANE - DRILL TO #54 1 EA A 301-0077 ORIFICE, MALE #43 for NATURAL GAS - DRILL TO #43 1 EA 307-0056 GLASS, CERAMIC (22 ⅜" x 33 ⅛") 1 EA D 308-0013 SIT VALVE (NG) 1 EA E 308-0035 SIT PROPANE REGULATOR 1 EA F 308-0056 THERMOPILE ONLY 750 MV 18” 1 EA H 308-0093 PILOT ASSEMBLY, PSE CONVERTIBLE c/w THERMOPILE, THE
Optima 3600 –1 39 REPLACEMENT PARTS A A B B BURNER ORIFICE G I F H D E FAN L BURNER PAN C K J
ARCHGARD LIMITED WARRANTY This Limited Warranty is made by ARCHGARD INDUSTRIES LTD., hereinafter 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 normal use and service, for a “lifetime”. INCLUSIONS: “LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY“ ❖ All heat exchangers, combustion chamber, burner tubes and pans. ❖ Ceramic Fiber Logs and Ceramic Brick Panels against splitting or cracking.
POSTAGE CUT ALONG LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION ARCHGARD INDUSTRIES LTD. 7116 BEATTY DRIVE MISSION, B.C.
Archgard Industries Ltd. 7116 Beatty Drive Mission, B.C. V2V 6B4 Canada Website: www.archgard.
