Optima Company Optima 3600O manual Venting Instructions, Rear Vent

Optima 3600 24

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 SDA-U. Read the manufacturer’s installation instructions before installing the venting system.

Typical Installation (for rear vented appliance):

❖7” to 24”(max) horizontal vent pipe exiting wall behind the appliance.

❖One 45o elbow is allowed for corner installations (24” total length max).

❖May be used with an 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 wall thimble when passing through combustible construction.

3.Observe all local code restrictions, if any, regarding the installation of this type of gas appliance.

4.Observe the vent height and length restrictions given in this manual.

5.Never slope horizontal vents downwards.

6.Maintain at least an upward slope of ¾“ (19 mm) for every 1 ft (305 mm) of horizontal vent.