Empire Comfort Systems DVD32FP3 manual

Page 1 DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER MODEL SERIES MILLIV OL T DVD32FP3(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1 DVD36FP3(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1 DVD42FP3(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1 DVD48FP3(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1 DIRECT IGNITION DVD32FP5(0,1,2,3)N-2 DVD36FP5(0,1,2,3)N-2 DVD42FP5(0,1,2,3)N-2 DVD48FP5(0,1,2,3)N-2 UL FILE NO. MH30033 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL W ARNING: If no[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 2 Section Page T ABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................................ 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas .......................................................................................................[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 3 DO NOT OPERA TE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT GLASS FRONT P ANEL INST ALLED Before enclosing the vent pipe assembly , operate the appliance to ensure it is venting pr operly . • Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. • The glass front or any part r emoved for [...]

23552-4-0408 Page 4 SOME POINTS T O REMEMBER NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR F ADE LP-GAS W ARNING ODOR If a gas leak happens, you should be able to smell the gas because of the odorant put in the LP-Gas. That’ s your signal to go into immediate action! SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR USERS OF LP GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires an[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 5 REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above ?[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 6 Instructions to Installer 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation. 2. I nstal ler mus t have owner fill out and mail wa rrant y card supplied with the fireplace. 3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate the fireplace. This direct vent gas fireplace heater is designed to operate[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 7 Remote Control Options & Accessories Description FRBC Millivolt Battery Remote ON/OFF FRBTC Millivolt Battery Remote Thermostat FREC Direct Ignition/Millivolt 120V ON/OFF Remote TMW Millivolt W ireless W all Thermostat TR W Millivolt Reed Switch W all Thermostat FWS-1 Direct Ignition/Millivolt W all Switch V enting Options D[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 8 Figure 1 Dim DVD32 DVD36 DVD42 DVD48 A 34" 864 mm 37" 940 mm 43" 1092 mm 49" 1245 mm B 31" 787 mm 34" 864 mm 40" 1016 mm 46" 1 168 mm C 23 1/16" 585 mm 23 1/16" 585 mm 25 1/16" 636 mm 25 1/16" 636 mm D 35 5/8" 905 mm 35 5/8" 905 mm 37 5/8" 956 mm 37 5/8&q[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 9 Mantel Chart (Figure 3) Figure 3 Clearances (Figure 4) Clearance from top front edge of fireplace to ceiling is 36" Clearance from side of fireplace to adjacent sidewall is 6". Figure 4 15” (381mm) TO P EDGE OF FIREPLACE 12” (305mm) 10” (254mm) MANTEL COMBUSTIBLE TRIM AND MANTELS ALLOWED IN SHADED AREA 4” 5?[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 10 Figure 5 Note: Island (C) and Room Divider (D) installation is possible as long as the horizontal portion of the vent system (H) does not exceed 20 feet with a minimum vertical run of 8 feet. See details in V enting Section. When you install your Direct V ent Fireplace in (D) Room divider or (E) Flat on wall corner positions, a[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 1 1 Figure 6 The gas pipeline can be brought in through the right or left side of the appliance. Consult the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 CAN/CGA-B149 (.1 or .2) installation code. Installing a New Main Gas Cock Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock. A manual main gas cock should be located in the vicin[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 12 REAR VENT CONVERSION Converting flue take-off to rear venting Wh en sw itch ing out the flue and inl et v ent col la rs t o ru n hor izon tal ly off the rear vent, the following steps must be taken. 1. Re mov e the inl et ve nt col lar (8 scre ws) an d flue col lar (4 scre ws) from the top of the fireplace, and set to the s[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 13 Framing and Finishing 1. Choose unit location. 2. Frame in fireplace with a header across the top. It is important to allow for finished face when setting the depth of the frame. 3. Attach fire place to frame usi ng adju stable frame. Prese t depth to suit facing material (adjustable to 1/2", 5/8" or 3/4" dept[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 14 Note : For finishing to top of fireplace, refer to Figure 13. Figure 12 Attention: Add 3-3/4" to “A” dimensions when using a flush mantel base. Attention: If a base or mantel is not used and the appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring, it shall be in[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 15 Flush W all Installation Figure 13 Combustible Surround Installation Figure 14 Attention: Cold climate installation recommendation: When installing this unit against a non-insulated exterior wall, it is recommended that the outer walls be insulated to conform to applicable insulation codes. V ent Runs (Figures 15, 16, 17, 18 an[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 16 HORIZONT AL ONL Y , STRAIGHT OUT THE BACK Figure 16 VER TICAL, 90° ELBOW TO HORIZONT AL OUT THE W ALL Figure 17 VENT CAP A " PIPE LENGTH W ALL FIRESTOP/ THIMBLE " "A" "B" Models 6" 5 1/8" to 6 1/2" (130 mm to 165 mm) DVD 32,36,42,48 9" 8 1/8" to 9 1/2" (206 mm to 241 [...]

23552-4-0408 Page 17 CORNER INST ALLA TION VER TICAL, 90° ELBOW TO HORIZONT AL OUT THE W ALL Figure 18 CORNER INST ALLA TION HORIZONT AL, 45° ELBOW T O HORIZONT AL OUT THE W ALL Figure 19 W ALL FIRESTOP/ THIMBLE DVD32 DVD36 DVD42 DVD48 "A" "B" "B" "B" "B" 6" (152 mm) 4" to 5 1/2" (1[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 18 T o Use the V ent Graph (Figure 20) 1. Determine the height of the center of the horizontal vent pipe. Using this dimension on the Sidewall V ent Graph, locate the point it intersects with the slanted graph line. 2. From the point of this intersection, draw a vertical line to the bottom of the graph. 3. Select the indicated dim[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 19 Figure 22 Examples of possible venting systems using two (2) 90° elbows. V is listed as minimum vertical dimensions and H1 + H2 is listed as total of maximum horizontal dimensions. The maximum vertical and horizontal distances for two (2) 90° elbows as shown in Figure 23 is 20 feet (6.1 m). Attention: Refer to Figure 20 for a[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 20 B C A CENTER OF ELBOW STRAIGHT OUT (MINIMUM) D C B V H MAXIMUM HORIZONT AL RUN WITH NO VERTICAL RISE AND 90° ELBOW MAXIMUM HORIZONT AL RUN WITH MINIMUM VERTICAL RISE AND 90° ELBOW minimum Figure 25 Figure 26 FI REP LA CE SERIES HARD ELBOW DIMENSIONS "A" "B" "C" "D" DVD32FP 41-1/2" [...]

23552-4-0408 Page 21 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 24” 24” MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES EXAMPLES - T OP VENT RUN[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 22 T o Use the V ent Graph (Figure 30) 1. Determine the height of the center of the horizontal vent pipe. Using this dimension on the Sidewall V ent Graph, locate the point it intersects with the slanted graph line. 2. F rom the poi nt of thi s in ter sec tio n, draw a vert ica l line to the bottom of the graph. 3. Select the indi[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 23 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVD32 24" DVD36 24" DVD42 18" DVD48 N/A Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVD32 24" DVD36 24" DVD42 24" DVD48 6" EXAMPLES - REAR VENT RUN[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 24 T ermination clearance for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. V ertical Sidewall Installations Important! Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combustible materials is three (3") (76 mm) on top, and (1") (25 mm) on bottom and sides. Important! When vent termination exits through foundation le[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 25 Figure 36 A = *Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony [*12 inches (305 mm) minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [*12 inches (305 mm) minimum for appliances < 100,000 BTU/Hr (30 kW) C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (305 mm) recommended to prevent condensation[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 26 I nstalling V ent Components (Figure 37) Begin the vent system installation by installing the first Simpson Duravent component, 90° elbow to the starting collars or straight pipe on the top of the appliance, then the straight pipe length and then horizontal or vertical termination kit. NO TE: A ll ou te r co nn ect io n j oi [...]

23552-4-0408 Page 27 FRAMING AND FINISHING Installing Support Brackets (Figure 38) A horizo nta l pip e su ppo rt MU ST BE used for eac h 3 f eet of hori zon tal run. The pipe supports should be placed around the pipe and nailed in place to framing members. There MUST BE a 3 inch clearance to combustibles above 6 5/8 inch diameter pipe and elbows a[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 28 Figure 42 See Horizontal T ermination Page 29 and V ertical T ermination Pages 34-35. Figure 41 FRAMING AND FINISHING (continued) V ertical Firestops (Figur es 40, 41 and 42) V ertical runs of this system which pass through ceilings require the use of ONE (1) ceiling firestop at the hole in each ceiling through which the vent [...]

23552-4-0408 Page 29 NOTE: T ermination cap should pass through the wall firestop from the exterior of the building. Adjust the termination cap to its final exterior position on the building. W ARNING: T ermination cap must be positioned so that arrow is pointing up. Attach the termination cap with the four wood screws provided. Before attachment[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 30 X X = 13/3/4” MAX TOT AL W ALL THICKNESS (SUBTRACT 3” IF USING THE DV822 VINYL SIDING KIT) ½” AIR SP ACE CLEARANCE 1 1” 9” NOTE: SP ACING FLANGE INST ALLED TO TOPSIDE INTERIOR WALL EXTENSION THIMBLE DVVK-4RE VENT KIT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Sharp edges, use protective gloves when installing. T ools Neede[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 31 7. Remove outside mounting plate with tube attached from wall. Mark and cut the extra length of the 6 5/8” (168 mm) diameter tube from the opposite end. Do not crimp or enlarge tube. 8. Attach the 4” (102 mm) diameter flue outlet tube onto the rigid venting system or directly to fireplace. Ensure the 4” (102 mm) diamete[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 32 Follow correct option according to venting method. Connecting Directly to Fir eplace If the air inlet and flue outlet tubes are to be connected directly to the unit (no rigid venting system is being used), then the gasket provided must be used to seal the 4” (102 mm) flue outlet tube. Peel the paper off the self-adhesive ga[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 33 the vent end connectors. 8. Attach the T ermination Cap to the outside of the house. 9. Prior to making the vent connections, apply high temperature sealant (1000 degree F min.) to the vent connections before securing with the band clamps provided. Note: the flue pipe end without the adapter is to be installed to the T erminati[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 34 Locate and mark the center point of the vent pipe using a nail on the underside of the roof. Drive the nail through the center point. Mark the outline of the roof hole around this center point. NOTE: Size of the roof hole dimensions depend on the pitch of the roof. There must be a 1 inch clearance (25 mm) to the vertical pipe s[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 35 Installation of V ertical Inlet Baffle The vertical inlet baffle is to be used only in a completely vertical vent installation. The vertical inlet baffle can be used when the vertical vent rise is between 10 feet and 40 feet. T o maintain the yellow flame in the main burner, purchase V ertical Inlet baffle, DVF-139 from yo[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 36 Before you begin: if you are installing logs into the DVD32 or DVD36 model then this fireplace is supplied with a set of five ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands! Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handling logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water t[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 37 Figure 56 Attention: Do not use Figure 56 or Figure 57 to order logs. Refer to parts list on page 49 and parts view on page 50 to order logs and/or ember material for your appropriate fireplace model. Before you begin: If you are installing logs into the DVD42 or DVD48 model then this fireplace is supplied with a set of seven[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 38 The OWNER should carefully read and follow these operating instructions at all times. Lower the door assembly to view the gas controls for the fireplace. Initial Lighting Upon completing the gas line or turning the gas valve on after it has been in the “OFF” position, a small amount of air will be in the lines. When first[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 39 ST ANDING PILOT OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE/OFF/ON Switch The fireplace is equipped with a REMOTE/OFF/ON switch. A wire harness is attached to the REMOTE/OFF/ON switch. The red, black and green (wires) female push-ons attach to the REMOTE/ OFF/ON switch. At the opposite end of the wire harness, the black and green (wires) f[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 40 Figure 60 (OPTIONAL) THERMOST A T (OPTIONAL) W ALL SWITCH ST ANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 41 1. Stop! Read the safety information above. 2. Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to OFF . 3. T urn off all electric power to the appliance (if applicable). 4. Lower bottom louver assembly . 5. Push in gas control kn ob slig htly and turn cloc kwise to "OFF ." Note: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 42 With proper installation and maintenance, your new Direct V ent Gas Fireplace will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a pr oblem, refer to the T rouble Shooting Guide below . This guide will assist a qualified service person in the diagnosis of problems and the corr ective action to be taken. 1. Spark [...]

23552-4-0408 Page 43 DIRECT IGNITION WIRING DIAGRAM LED LIGHT LED LUMIÈRE BLACK NOIR GREEN VERT WHITE BLANC RED ROUGE BLACK NOIR GAS V AL VE V AL VE DE G AZ (OPTIONAL) W ALL SWITCH INTERRUPTEUR MURAL (F ACUL T A TIVE) 120 V AC LINE 120 V AC RTN JUNCTION BOX JONCTION BOÎTE SP ARK IGNITOR ÉTINCELLE ALLUMER (OPTIONAL) REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER 120V ([...]

23552-4-0408 Page 44 A. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor . WHA T T O DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance • Do not touch any electrical switch • Do not use any phone in your building. • Immedi[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 45 1. Remove glass door and place away from the fireplace. 2. Turn on gas shut of f valve. Follow ignition procedure. 3. If burner does not light after spark sequence has ended, use an insu lat ed jump er wire (see page 43) betwee n term inal locati ons 12 and 13 for fast reset function. 4. Interrupt power for 5 seconds. The gree[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 46 The conversion shall be carried out in accordance with the requir ements of the provincial authorities having jurisdiction and in accordance with the r equirements of the CSA B149.2 installation code (Canada) and with the requir ements of the National Fuel Gas Code Z223.1/NFP A 54 (United States). W ARNING: This conversion kit [...]

23552-4-0408 Page 47 DIRECT IGNITION PROP ANE/LP GAS CONVERSION Model AIR SHUTTER SETTINGS BURNER ORIFICE Opening "A" Propane/LP Orifice DVD32 1/4" (6.4 mm) #56 DVD36 1/4" (6.4 mm) #55 DVD42 5/16" (7.9 mm) 1.45 mm DVD48 5/16" (7.9 mm) #52 “A” REGULA TOR FITTING NOTE: ST AMPED WITH GAS TYPE SET FOR USE Maxitrol V a[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 48 PLEASE NOTE It is normal for appliances fabricated of steel to give off some expansion and/or contraction noise during the start up or cool down cycle. Similar noises are found with your furnace heat exchanger or car engine. It is not unusual for your gas fireplace to give off some odor the first time it is burned. This is du[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 49 USE ONL Y MANUF ACTURER’S REPLACEMENT P AR TS. USE OF ANY OTHER P ARTS COULD CAUSE INJUR Y OR DEA TH. INDEX NO. P AR T NUMBER DESCRIPTION DVD32 DVD36 DVD42 DVD48 1 R-7654 R-7654 R-7654 R-7654 FLUE INSULA TION 2 17425 17425 17425 17425 FLUE INSULA TION RET AINER 3 R-7566 R-7566 R-7566 R-7566 INLET VENT ADAPTOR 4 R-7573 R-7573 [...]

23552-4-0408 Page 50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 15 15 30 33 34 35 31 44 45 41b 36 32 39 40b 48 50 37b 38 51 49 39 32 43 42 30 33 34 35 41a 31 36 37a 38 52 40a 52 22 23 24 26 27 22 25 26 29 28 14 13 13 13 13 8 9 10 1 1 12 16 19 20 21 17 18 DIRECT IGNITION BURNER ASSEMBL Y MILLIVOL T BURNER ASSEMBL Y 5 PIECE LOG ASSEMBL Y 4 PIECE LOG ASSEMBL Y 1 1 20 21 24 29 [...]

23552-4-0408 Page 51 Attention : Install blower assembly before connecting gas inlet supply line Note : Juncti on box on rig ht side of fire plac e must be pre- wire d at time of firepl ace insta llati on for use with blower assembly . It is rec om men de d tha t an ON/O FF wall swi tch be in sta ll ed that will activate the power supply to the f[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 52 110 VOLT AC JUNCTION BOX WHITE SPEED CONTROL F A N SWITCH GROUND BLACK F A N 1 FBB4 BLOWER ASSEMBL Y COMPLETE 2 R7649 F AN CONTROL 3 R4192 SPEED CONTROL KNOB 4 R4186 SPEED CONTROL FBB4 OPTIONAL V ARIABLE SPEED BLOWER INST ALLA TION[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 53 CAUTI ON: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIF IED ELECT RICIAN AND SHALL BE IN COMPLIA NCE WI TH ALL LOCAL, CITY AND ST A TE BUILDING CODES. BEFORE MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, MAKE SURE THA T MAIN POWER SUPPL Y IS DISCONNECTED. THE APPLIANCE, WHEN INST ALLED, MUST BE ELECTRI- CALL Y GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL COD[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 54 ACCESSORIES Accessory Description Model Number Fan Kit This fan kit is designed to provide forced air flow . V ariable Speed FBB4 Simulated Brick Panels The simulated brick panels are designed to enhance the ap- pearance of your fireplace, imitating the look of authentic masonry . HERRINGBONE DVP1SH (DVD32) DVP2SH (DVD36) DVP[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 55 DECORA TIVE ACCESSORIES Decorative Louver Mission Decorative Louver Arch Decorative Louver Leaf Decorative Frame Rectangle (with hinges) Decorative Door Leaf Rectangle Decorative Door Mission Rectangle Decorative Door Plain Rectangle Decorative Frame Arch (with hinges) Decorative Door Leaf Arch Decorative Door Mission Arch Deco[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 56 Parts can be ordered only through your service person or dealer . For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor . Parts can be shipped directly to the service person/dealer . All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number . When ordering parts, first obtain the Model Number fr[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 57 SER VICE NOTES[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 58 SER VICE NOTES[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 59 SER VICE NOTES[...]

23552-4-0408 Page 60 EMPIRE EMPIRE Comfo rt Systems Empire Comfort Systems Inc. 918 Freeburg A ve. Belleville, IL 62220 If you have a general question about our products, please e-mail us at info@empirecomfort.com. If you have a service or repair question, please contact your dealer . www .empirecomfort.com[...]