Lenoxx Electronics Optima 3 FS - Manual (Page 12)

INSTALLATION
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" increments until opti-
mum combustion air flow is achieved (see Damper Ad-
justment Guidelines on page 26).
Damper Locations
See ‘Opening Side Panels’, page 33 for instructions on
opening the side panels for models Optima 2 FS & Op-
tima 3 FS. See ‘Installing Surround Assembly’ for in-
structions on side surround panel access for model Op-
tima 3 INS.
Optima 2 FS - The damper control handle is located on the
right-hand side panel.
Optima 3 FS - The damper control handle is located on the
left-hand side panel.
Optima 3 INS - The damper control handle is located on the
left surround panel.
Damper Adjustment
It is very important to preset your damper prior to burn-
ing your pellet stove.
Damper - Air Control Handle – Freestanding Units
Adjustment Procedure: Loosen setscrew on set collar
(see above picture), then adjust in ¼" increments until
optimum combustion air flow is achieved. For less air
push in and for more air pull out. After adjustment, posi-
tion set collar against side panel and tighten setscrew.
Damper is factory set to a gap as
specified below. Follow Damper
Adjustment Guidelines on page 26.
To adjust, use a
3/32" allen wrench
to loosen set collar.
1 5/8" – Optima 3 FS
1 1/2" – Optima 2 FS
Damper
Knob
Left
Surround
Panel
More Air
Less Air
For less air, slide
damper knob to the
right (or) for more air,
slide knob to the left.