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  • Page 1

    Page 1 19400-3-0406 B-VENT GAS FIREPLACE MODEL SERIES MILLIVOL T BVD34FP30(F ,L)N-1 BVD36FP32(F ,L)N-1 BVP42FP32(F ,L)N-1 DIRECT IGNITION BVD34FP50(F ,L)N-1 BVD36FP52(F ,L)N-1 BVP42FP52(F ,L)N-1 EFFECTIVE DA TE APRIL 2006 UL FILE NO. MH45034 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL W ARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained in acco[...]

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    Page 2 19400-3-0406 Important Safety Information .................................................................................................... 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas .................................................................................... 4 Introduction ...........................................................[...]

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    Page 3 19400-3-0406 Before enclosing the vent pipe assembly , operate the appliance to ensure it is venting pr operly . • If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance. [...]

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    Page 4 19400-3-0406 Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odor of the chemical put into the gas. Y ou must find out if you can smell the odorant in pr opane. Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being around an odor for a time can affect your sensitivity or ability to detect that odor . Sometimes other odors in the are[...]

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    Page 5 19400-3-0406 Instructions to Installer 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation. 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied with the fireplace. 3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate the fireplace. This is a B-V ent gas appliance and must be installed with a liste[...]

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    Page 6 19400-3-0406 Figure 1 Dim BVD34 BVD36 BVP42 A 37" 940mm 39" 990mm 43" 1092mm B 34" 864 mm 36" 914mm 40" 1,016mm C 22 7/8" 581mm 24 7/8" 632mm 24 7/8" 632mm D 35 5/8" 905 mm 37 5/8" 956 mm 37 5/8" 956 mm E 32 3/4" 832mm 34 3/4" 883 mm 34 3/4" 883 mm F 14 7/8" 378m[...]

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    Page 7 19400-3-0406 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 Figure 5 Note: When you i nstall your Fireplace on wall corner posi tions, a mini mum of 6 inche s clearance must be maintained from[...]

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    Page 8 19400-3-0406 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 vicinit[...]

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    Page 9 19400-3-0406 FROM FRONT OF APPLIANCE TO GAS LINE HOLE 3 ½” GAS LINE HOLE BVD34 SERIES - 10” BVD,P (36,42) - 13 ½” Figure 7 BURNER ASSEMBL Y REAR T A B (BURNER BASE) LOCA TIONS FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR GAS SUPPL Y LINE FIREBOX BOTTOM CUTOUT ACCESS SLIDING V AL V E ACCESS COVER PIEZO IGNITER Checking Manifold Pressur es Both Propane and [...]

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    Page 10 19400-3-0406 Framing dimension "A" includes a three inch clearance for standoffs on fir ebox. Framing and Finishing 1. Choose unit location. 2. Frame in fireplace with a header across the top. It is important to allow for the finished face thickness when setting the depth of the frame. See Figures 9 & 1 1. 3. Attach firepl[...]

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    Page 1 1 19400-3-0406 Note: Dimension "C" is the minimum with the fireplace face extending 1/2" in front of the framing to allow for finishing materials. Figure 1 1 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 [...]

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    Page 12 19400-3-0406 V ent Runs In planning the installation for the fireplace, it is necessary to install certain components before the appliance is completely positioned and installed. These include the vent system, gas piping for the appliance, Fresh Air Kit, and the electrical wiring. (The fan option is available for louvered models only . Ele[...]

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    Page 13 19400-3-0406 V ent Size Model BVD34FP series uses a 4" B-V ent for operation. Models BVD36FP and BVP42FP series use a 6" B-V ent for operation. Never downsize venting diameters. Clearances V ent clearances are per vent manufacturer's specifications V ent Configuration V arious venting configurations are shown in Figures 14[...]

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    Page 14 19400-3-0406 1 4 5 3 2 Before you begin: if you are installing logs into the BVD34 or BVD36 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 [...]

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    Page 15 19400-3-0406 W ARNING : Failure to position the parts in accordance with this diagram or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury . Attenti on: Do not use Figure 19 or Figure 20 to order logs. Refer to parts view on page 30 and parts list on page 31 to order logs a[...]

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    Page 16 19400-3-0406 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[...]

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    Page 17 19400-3-0406 ST ANDING PILOT OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS The fireplace is equipped with a 15 foot length of wire that can be used to connect the valve to a wall switch (installer provided) or remote control receiver . See inst ruction s packe d with each of the foll owing option al swit ches or controls for proper installation, operation, and [...]

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    Page 18 19400-3-0406 Figure 23 THERMOPILE GAS V AL VE (OPTIONAL) REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER DU RECEPTEUR (F ACUL T A TIVE) CONTROLE E DIST ANCE W ALL SWITCH INTERRUPTEUR MURAL (OPTIONAL) THERMOST A T (F ACULA TIVE) THERMOST A T GAS V AL VE V AL VE D E GAZ W ALL SWITCH/REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER/ THERMOST A T CONTROLE E DIST ANCE DU RECEPTEUR H N PILOT VE[...]

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    Page 19 19400-3-0406 1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2. Set wall switch or r emote to "OFF ." 3 . T urn off all electric power to the appliance (if applicable). 4. Open bottom louver assembly , or open valve access door . 5. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwi se to "OFF ." NOTE: Knob cannot be turned [...]

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    Page 20 19400-3-0406 With proper installation and maintenance, your new Gas Fireplace will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experi- ence a problem, 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 ignitor will[...]

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    Page 21 19400-3-0406 "B-VENT" FIREPLACES Model Conversion Kit Model (Part Number) BVD34FP3 SERIES BVCK34P (19160) BVD36FP3 SERIES BVCK36P (19161) BVP42FP3 SERIES BVCK42P (19162) FOR CONVERSION T O LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS W ARNING This conversion kit is to be installed by an Empire Comfort Sys tems, Inc. deal er (or othe r quali fied agen[...]

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    Page 22 19400-3-0406 BURNER ORIFICE CONVERSION - Slope style burners 8b . On model BVP42FP3 series fireplaces, you will have a rectangular slope style burner . T o gain access to the main orifice, disconnect the gas supply tubing at the air shutter . 9b. Remove the orifice holder from the air shutter, then remove the NG orifice. 10b. Replace the[...]

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    Page 23 19400-3-0406 LED LIGHT LED LUMIÈRE BLACK NOIR GREEN VERT WHITE BLANC RED ROUGE BLACK NOIR GAS V AL VE V AL VE D E GAZ (OPTIONAL) WALL 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 (F ACULA TIVE) CONTROLE E DIST AN[...]

  • Page 24

    Page 24 19400-3-0406 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[...]

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    Page 25 19400-3-0406 With proper installation and maintenance, your new Gas Fireplace will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, refer to the troubleshooting guide below. This guide will assist a qualified service person in the diagnosis of problems and the corrective action to be taken. Refer to page 24 for initia[...]

  • Page 26

    Page 26 19400-3-0406 1. T urn off the gas supply . 2 . Turn off the electrical supply to the appliance if so equipped. 3. Open or remove glass doors if applicable. 4. Remove top louver and lower bottom louver . 5. Remove logs from burner assembly . V AL VE CONVERSION 6. Remove plas tic cap from regulator fitting. Unscrew fitting using a 7/16"[...]

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    Page 27 19400-3-0406 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 ar e 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 d[...]

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    Page 28 19400-3-0406 USE ONL Y MANUF ACTURER’S REPLACEMENT P ARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER P ARTS COULD CAUSE INJUR Y OR DEA TH. INDEX NO. P AR T NUMBER DESCRIPTION BVD34L BVD34F BVD36L BVD36F 1 19506 19506 19507 19507 TOP SHIELD 2 17301 17301 17301 17301 TOP ST ANDOFF (2 REQUIRED) 3 10554 10554 10554 10554 NAILING FLANGE (4 REQUIRED) 4 M163 M163 M178 M[...]

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    Page 29 19400-3-0406 8 7 6 5 4 2 3 1 8 9 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28b 25 19 17 18 26 27 28a 21 20 15 29a 30 31 32 33 35a 34 35b 36 37 38 39 16 22 29b 40 41 DIRECT IGNITION BURNER ASSEMBL Y MILLIVOL T BURNER ASSEMBL Y 5 PIECE LOG ASSEMBL Y 43 44 42 25a BVD34 & BVD36 P AR TS VIEW[...]

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    Page 30 19400-3-0406 INDEX NO. P AR T NUMBER P AR T NUMBER DESCRIPTION BVP42L BVP42F 1 19508 19508 TOP SHIELD 2 17247 17247 TOP ST ANDOFF (2 REQUIRED) 3 10554 10554 NAILING FLANGE (4 REQUIRED) 4 M178 M178 FLUE OUTLET GASKET 5 19422 19422 FLUE OUTLET ASSEMBL Y 6 19398 19398 DOWNDRAFT BAFFLE 7 19467 19467 DRAFT BAFFLE 8 R7053 R7053 SCREEN ROD 9 R8148[...]

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    Page 31 19400-3-0406 8 7 6 5 4 2 3 1 8 9 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 21 22 29b 28a 29a 30 21 20a 31 32 33 34 35a 35b 36 37 38 39 DIRECT IGNITION BURNER ASSEMBL Y MILLIVOL T BURNER ASSEMBL Y 3 PIECE LOG ASSEMBL Y 28b 16 19 17 18 27 20b 15 26 24 22 25 16 19 17 18 27 15 26a 23 40 41 42 24a BVP42 P AR TS VIEW[...]

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    Page 32 19400-3-0406 Attention : Install blower assembly before connecting gas inlet supply line Note : Junction box on right side of fireplac e must be pre-w ired at time of fireplace installation for use with blower assembly . It is recom mende d that an ON/OF F wall switc h be insta lled that will activate the power supply to the furnace by a [...]

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    Page 33 19400-3-0406 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 Figure 26 Figure 27 FBB4 OPTIONAL V ARIABLE SPEED BLOWER INST ALLA TION[...]

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    Page 34 19400-3-0406 CAUT ION: ALL WIRI NG SHOUL D BE DONE BY A QUALI FIED ELECTRI CIAN AND SHALL BE IN COMP LIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, CITY AND ST A TE BUILDING CODES. BEFORE MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, MAKE SURE THA T MA IN PO WER SU PPL Y IS DI SCO NNE CT ED. THE APP LIA NCE , WH EN IN ST ALL ED, MU ST BE ELE CTR IC ALL Y GR OUN DED IN ACCORDA[...]

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    Page 35 19400-3-0406 The following accessory parts can be obtained from your Empire Comfort Systems dealer . If you need additional information beyond what your dealer can furnish, contact Empire Comfort Systems Inc., Nine Eighteen Freeburg A ve., Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623. Accessory Description Model Number Fan Kit This fan kit was designed [...]

  • Page 36

    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 Decorative Door Plain Arch Outside Frame Kits STD Lou[...]

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    Page 37 19400-3-0406 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[...]

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    Page 38 19400-3-0406 SER VICE NOTES[...]

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    Page 39 19400-3-0406 SER VICE NOTES[...]

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    Page 40 19400-3-0406 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 918 Freeburg A ve. Belleville, IL 62220 PH: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 F AX: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 info@empirecomfort.com www .empirecomfort.com[...]