Lenoxx Optima 3 FS - Manual

P L A N N I N G Y O U R I N S T A L L A T I O N PAGE 5 FLOOR PROTECTION - Optima 2 FS This appliance requires noncombustible floor protec-tion. If the floor protection is to be stone, tile, brick, etc., it must be mortared or grouted to form a continuous non-combustible surface. If a chimney connect...

P L A N N I N G Y O U R I N S T A L L A T I O N PAGE 6 FLOOR PROTECTION - Optima 3 FS The floor protector must meet or exceed the minimum thermal re- quirements as defined on this page (see Floor Protection/Hearth Ex- tension Using Alternate Material As Floor Pro- tector) . If the floor pro- tection...

P L A N N I N G Y O U R I N S T A L L A T I O N C l e a r a n c e s t o c o m b u s t i b l e s a r e d e t e r m i n e d f r o m t e s t i n g t o a p p l i c a b l e s t a n d a r d s f o r a l l o w -a b l e h e a t t r a n s f e r . T h e c l e a r a n c e s a l l o w e d a s s h o w n h e r e ,...

P L A N N I N G Y O U R I N S T A L L A T I O N PAGE 8 MASONRY AND FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES The model Optima 3 INS is approved for installation into a solid fuel burning fireplace, either a masonry fireplace (built to UBC 37 or ULC S628 standards) or an approved factory-built / zero clearance firepl...

P L A N N I N G Y O U R I N S T A L L A T I O N PAGE 9 Models – Optima 2 FS and Optima 3 FS MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME INSTALLATION Freestanding Models – Optima 2 FS and Optima 3 FS In addition to the standard installation instructions, the following instructions may be required by local, state or f...

I N S T A L L A T I O N PAGE 10 REMOVING APPLIANCE FROM PALLET 1. After removing the packaging from the stove, lift the hop- per lid, and remove all pre-packaged items that were shipped in the hopper. Next, open the stove door and remove all pre-packaged items. 2. Using a socket or open end wrench (...

I N S T A L L A T I O N PAGE 12 Optima 3 INS (Only) – Install damper rod knob as ex- plained on page 11. Adjustment Procedure: The damper knob should be positioned in the center of the oblong slot for the aver-age installation (see illustration above). If more or less air is needed, then adjust in ¼...

I N S T A L L A T I O N THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION: NOTE: Always Disconnect Power Before Performing The Thermostat Installation. A 24 volt wall thermostat and 20 feet of 18-gage thermostat wire is included in your stoves accessory package. It is rec-ommended that the thermostat and thermostat wire be i...

INSTALLTION PAGE 14 VENTING REQUIREMENTS It is recommended that only an authorized dealer install your pellet stove. The specified installation requirements must be followed to ensure conformity with both the safety listing of the appliance and local building codes. All clearances, installation inst...

INSTALLTION PAGE 15 VENT TERMINATION Do not terminate vent in an enclosed or semi-enclosed area such as: carports, garage, attic, crawl space, under a deck, porch, narrow walkway, closely fenced area, or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes such as a stairwell, covered breezeway e...

I N S T A L L A T I O N PAGE 16 DETERMINING SIZE OF PIPE TO INSTALL To determine what diameter pipe to use in an installation (3” or 4”), first find the “equivalent pipe length” using the follow- ing guidelines, then plot this figure and the altitude on the chart. Fill out the installation chart, an...

I N S T A L L A T I O N PAGE 17 INSTALLING YOUR FREESTANDING PELLET STOVE Standard Horizontal Vent Installation 1. Locate the proper position for the listed type “PL” wall thimble. Avoid cutting wall studs when installing your pipe. Use a saber saw or keyhole saw to cut the proper diameter hole thro...

I N S T A L L A T I O N S t a n d a r d H o r i z o n t a l I n s t a l l a t i o n C o n f i g u r a t i o n s Note: Horizontal run of pipe requires 1/4” (7 mm) rise per foot. PAGE 18 Optima 3 FS Corner Through the Wall Optima  2 FS and Optima  3 FS Horizontal Vent Through the Wall 3” (75 mm) Min...

I N S T A L L A T I O N ♦ USA & Canada – Requires an approved noncombustible hearth or floor protector, 3/8” / (10 mm) millboard or equivalent (k = .84, r = 1.19) to extend 6” / 150 mm to the front of the glass door. PAGE 19 Standard Vertical Installation Configurations Models: Optima 2 FS and O...

I N S T A L L A T I O N - O p t i m a 3 I N S S t a n d a r d I n s t a l l a t i o n C o n f i g u r a t i o n s I n t o a n d E x i s t i n g F i r e p l a c e – M o d e l : Optima  3 INS IMPORTANT- Make sure the chimney and firebox are clean and free of soot and ashes before installation begins....

I N S T A L L A T I O N INSTALLING OPTIMA 3 INS (CONTINUED) IMPORTANT- Make sure the chimney and firebox are clean and free of soot and ashes before installation begins. Fail-ure to do so may result in the transfer of soot into the room by way of the room air blower. Do not block opening at front of...

C A R E A N D O P E R A T I O N PAGE 22 CONTROL BOARD OPERATION Stove On / Off Button – This button will turn your stove on or off while in Manual or Automatic mode (see page 25 for details). The green on / off light at the top of control board will indicate the on / off status. Heat Output Button –...

C A R E A N D O P E R A T I O N PAGE 23 Note: The control board is equipped with an internal memory which will recall the last setting and mode the stove was in prior to loss of power. Because we individually check each stove prior to packaging, one of the two scenarios will appear when you first pl...

C A R E A N D O P E R A T I O N PAGE 24 Combustion Voltage Trim Steps: 1. Push button “twice” for access voltage calibration mode. 2. Identify the current calibration setting indicated by one YELLOW LED bar. 3. Push the “HEAT” control button to adjust setting UP. Each push raises the YELLOW LED bar ...

C A R E A N D O P E R A T I O N PAGE 25 MANUAL OPERATION Pressing the stove on / off button initiates the start-up cycle. The green on / off light, near the top of the control board, will light up to indicate the “on” status. The fan speeds and pellet feeds are fixed during this time to pro-vide app...

C A R E A N D O P E R A T I O N PAGE 26 DAMPER OPERATION (All models) The damper is a plate that helps control the amount of airflow supplied for combustion. With the damper pushed all the way in the airflow is at its minimum. As the damper is pulled out, more air is allowed to flow. It will be nece...

C A R E A N D O P E R A T I O N PAGE 27 FUEL Clinkering - Silica (or sand) in the fuel, along with other impurities, can cause clinkering. A clinker is a hard mass of silica formed in the burning process. Clinkering is a function of the fuel, (not the stove), but adversely affects the performance of...

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE * Inspect your stove or insert at minimum frequency stated until you establish a minimum frequency required for your installation (frequency will vary depending upon fuel BTU value / ash content, usage, and misc. installation variables). Unplug and Ensure Stove is Cold Before Per...

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PAGE 29 3. Release both ash pan latches and pull forward. Models Optima 2 FS and Optima 3 FS Model Optima 3 INS 4. Remove the ash pan. Place ashes into a non- combustible container. When finished, close the glass door and slide the ash pan back into the stove and close the ash pa...

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PAGE 30 Pull Scraper Rod out & in several times REMOVABLE BAFFLE PLATES (All Models) At least once a year, the baffle plates (located in the firebox below exchange tubes) should be removed for cleaning (vacuum out, then reinstall baffle plates) Removing Baffle Plates The baff...

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PAGE 31 Clean Photoeye Lens Remove Filter and Wipe Clean (Minimum frequency of 4 weeks - 6 months) CAUTION: If the filter is not reinstalled, reflective light in the room may result in a fault, thus shut-ting down of the unit. EXHAUST PASSAGES AND VENT PIPE (All Models) Inspect f...

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PAGE 32 DOOR ROPE GASKET (All Models) The condition of the rope gasket around the door and windows should be checked periodically and replaced or repaired if necessary. A one-inch strip of paper may be used to perform a test of the integrity of the door seal. Close the door on th...

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PAGE 33 SMALL AREA PAINT TOUCH-UP The stove body is painted with a quality high-temperature stove paint. Use only model TSPK-B Stove Paint, Cata-log # 70K99. Do not touch-up your stove with any other paint. Using one small piece of 320 grit sand paper and lightly sand the blemish...

SPECIFICATIONS - Optima 2 FS PAGE 34 Flue Size 3” / 76mm Rear Width, Overall 23” / 584mm Depth, Overall 22 3/4” / 578mm Depth, Overall w / 3” tee 28 1/2” / 724mm Height 28 5/8” / 727mm Floor to Rear Flue Center 11 1/4” / 286mm Facing back of unit, outside edge of left side to center of rear flue out...

SPECIFICATIONS - Optima 3 INS Note: Dimensions shown are approximations only (+/- ¼”) + Non-combustible floor protection must be used when installed on carpet (see Floor Protection , page 5). ♦ Fuel delivery and burn times will vary depending on size and type of fuel used. Estimated heat input based...

C O M P O N E N T D E F I N I T I O N S PAGE 37 AIR WASH To inhibit buildup of soot on the door glass, air is deliv- ered to the glass through an air wash system located in the doorframe surrounding the glass. AUGER It transfers the fuel down the burner tube into the burn grate. AUGER MOTOR Drives t...

TROUBLESHOOTING Qualified Technicians Only Unplug Appliance Before Performing Any Troubleshooting or Maintenance PAGE 39 PROBLEM CAUSE(S) SOLUTIONS 1. Fire burns with a lazy orange flame. Pellets build up in the grate and there is excessive glass soot that is difficult to remove (Ash and soot are a ...

TROUBLESHOOTING Qualified Technicians Only Unplug Appliance Before Performing Any Troubleshooting or Maintenance PAGE 41 Troubleshooting Notes for Qualified Technicians only: 1.) If a ‘tri-ac’ (switching device within the controls) is blown for a particular component, it is possible for that compone...

R E P L A C E M E N T P A R T S L I S T PAGE 42 Door Parts & Body Components Item # Part No. / Cat. No. Description Stove Model 2 14650460 Door Assembly, Cast Iron Firebox Optima 2 FS 2 14750458 Door Assembly, Cast Iron Firebox Optima 3 FS & INS 15051547 Gasket Kit, Door, ¾” Rope, (8 Ft.) Op...

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES DIAGRAMS PAGE 48 Optional Accessories Item # Part # Model Description Stove Model 1 H0448 TKAO2-G Trim Kit, AO2 Gold Optima 2 FS 1 H0449 TKAO2-N Trim Kit, AO2 Nickel Optima 2 FS 1 H0450 TKAO3-G Trim Kit, AO3 Gold Optima 3 FS & INS 1 H0451 TKAO3-N Trim Kit, AO3 Nickel Optima ...

SAFETY/LISTING LABEL – Model Optima 2 FS PAGE 51 Note that your stove’s serial number is printed on the safety label, which is located near the inside of the hopper. Your stove’s serial number is preceded by a “WH-”(Example WH-0000000).

SAFETY/LISTING LABEL – Model Optima 3 FS and Optima 3 INS PAGE 52 Note that your stove’s serial number is printed on the safety label, which is located near the inside of the hopper. Your stove’s serial number is preceded by a “WH-”(Example WH-0000000).

PAGE 53 OWNERSHIP RECORDS Dealer’s Name: Dealer’s Address: City: State: Zip Code: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Date Installed: Notes: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE LOG Service Service Service Date Technician Description