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Empire Comfort Systems DVP48FP9(1,3)(N,P)-1 manual

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  • Page 1

    Page 1 17375-10-0706 DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER MODEL SERIES MILLIVOL T ST ANDING PILOT DVP42FP3(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1 DVP48FP3(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1 INTERMITTENT PILOT DVP42FP7(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1 DVP48FP7(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1 REMOTE RF MODELS DVP42FP9(1,3)(N,P)-1 DVP48FP9(1,3)(N,P)-1 EFFECTIVE DA TE JUL Y 2006 UL FILE NO. MH30033 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AN[...]

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    Page 2 17375-10-0706 Important Safety Information ......................................................................................................... 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ......................................................................................... 4 Requirements for Massachusetts ..............................[...]

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    Page 3 17375-10-0706 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 . • If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a met[...]

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    Page 4 17375-10-0706 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 propane. 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 17375-10-0706 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 [...]

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    Page 6 17375-10-0706 Instructions to Installer 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation. 2. Install er must have owner fill out and mail warranty card suppl ied 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 w[...]

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    Page 7 17375-10-0706 Figure 1 DVP42 DVP48 A 43" 1092mm 49" 1245mm B 40" 1016mm 46" 1 168mm C 25 1/16" 636 mm 25 1/16" 636 mm D 37 5/8" 956 mm 37 5/8" 956 mm E 34 3/4" 883 mm 34 3/4" 883 mm F 19 7/8" 505 mm 19 7/8" 505 mm G 26" 660 mm 26" 660 mm H 7 1/8" 181 mm 7 1/8" 18[...]

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    Page 8 17375-10-0706 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". (914mm) Figure 4 15” (381mm) TO P EDGE OF FIREPLACE 12” (305mm) 10” (254mm) MANTEL COMBUSTIBLE TRIM AND MANTELS ALLOWED IN SHADED AREA[...]

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    Page 9 17375-10-0706 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 vicini[...]

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    Page 10 17375-10-0706 REAR VENT CONVERSION Note : Discard insulation & retainer when using vertical venting off VERTICAL VENTING HORIZONT AL VENTING FLUE INSULA TION INSULA TION RET AINER INLET VENT COLLAR INLET VENT COLLAR FLUE OUTLET COLLAR FLUE COVER PLA TE (See note above) INLET VENT COVER PLA TE FLUE COVER PLA TE INLET VENT COVER PLA TE No[...]

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    Page 1 1 17375-10-0706 Framing and Finishing 1. Choose unit location. 2. Frame in firep lace wit h a head er acros s the top . It is imp ortan t to allow for finished face when setting the depth of the frame. 3. Attach fireplace to frame using adjustable frame. Preset depth to suit facing material (adjustable to 1/2", 5/8" or 3/4"[...]

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    Page 12 17375-10-0706 DVP42 DVP48 "A" 37 3/4" 37 3/4" "B" 43 3/8" 49 3/8" "C" 19 7/8" 19 7/8" Figure 1 1 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 installed on a[...]

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    Page 13 17375-10-0706 Flush W all Installation Figure 12 Combustible Surround Installation Figure 13 V ent Runs (Figures 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18) 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 direct vent system, gas piping f[...]

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    Page 14 17375-10-0706 HORIZONT AL ONL Y , STRAIGHT OUT THE BACK Figure 15 VER TICAL, 90° ELBOW T O HORIZONT AL OUT THE W ALL CORNER INST ALLA TION VER TICAL, 90° ELBOW TO HORIZONT AL OUT THE W ALL Figure 17 CORNER INST ALLA TION HORIZONT AL, 45° ELBOW TO HORIZONT AL OUT THE W ALL Figure 16 Figure 18 W ALL FIRESTOP/ THIMBLE VENT CAP A " PIPE[...]

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    Page 15 17375-10-0706 T o Use the V ent Graph (Figure 19) 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 di[...]

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    Page 16 17375-10-0706 Figure 21 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 22 is 20 feet. Attention: Refer to Figure 19 for addition[...]

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    Page 17 17375-10-0706 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 24 MINIMUM HOLE LOCA TION DIMENSIONS FOR THROUGH THE W ALL HORIZONT AL INST ALLA TIONS WITH 90 DEGREE ELBOW OFF TOP OF FIREPLACE Positioning the Fireplace Determine the exact p[...]

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    Page 18 17375-10-0706 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 24” 24” MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES EXAMPLES - TOP VENT RUN[...]

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    Page 19 17375-10-0706 Figure 29 Acceptable vertical and horizontal vent run. Unacceptable vertical and horizontal vent run. V enting Graph (Dimensions in Feet) VERTICAL DIMENSION FROM THE BOTT OM OF THE UNIT TO THE CENTER OF THE FLUE OUTLET WITH VERTICAL OR HORIZONT AL TERMINA TION CAPS 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 HORIZONT AL RUN R[...]

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    Page 20 17375-10-0706 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVP42 24" DVP48 18" Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVP42 24" DVP48 6" EXAMPLES - REAR VENT RUN[...]

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    Page 21 17375-10-0706 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") (76mm) on top, and (1") (25mm) on bottom and sides. Important! When vent termination exits through foundation les[...]

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    Page 22 17375-10-0706 Figure 35 A = *Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony [*12 inches (30cm) minimum] B = clearance to window or door that may be opened [*12 inches (30cm) minimum for appliances < 100,000 Btuh (30kW) C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (30cm) recommended to prevent condensation on wind[...]

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    Page 23 17375-10-0706 Installing V ent Components (Figure 36) 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: Al l ou ter con nect ion joi nts [...]

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    Page 24 17375-10-0706 Installing Support Brackets (Figure 37) A hor izont al pipe supp ort MUS T BE use d for each 3 feet of ho rizon 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 8 inch diameter pipe and elbows and 1 inch clearance on both [...]

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    Page 25 17375-10-0706 Figure 39 Figure 41 See Horizontal T ermination Page 25 and V ertical T ermination Page 27-28. 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 [...]

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    Page 26 17375-10-0706 INST ALLA TION 1. Unpack vent components and check that all items are included. 2. Check to see that the vent spacer springs are located around the flue vent at 8" and 12" intervals along its length. See Figure A. If not, stretch the spacer springs to about 15" long and wrap them around the flue, then interloc[...]

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    Page 27 17375-10-0706 Locate and mark the center point of the venting pipe. Using a nail on the underside of the roof and drive this nail through this center point. Make 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 (25mm) to the vertic[...]

  • Page 28

    Page 28 17375-10-0706 Reassembly and Resealing V ent Pipe System Attach vent pipe to inlet and outlet vent adaptor on fireplace in either the vertical or horizontal position, replace horizontal and vertical pipe lengths, elbows and horizontal or vertical termination kit. All vent system compone nts lock into place by sliding the concentric pipe se[...]

  • Page 29

    Page 29 17375-10-0706 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 . Attention: Do not use Figure 48B or Figure 49 to order logs. Refer to parts view on page 46 and parts list on page 47 and 48 to order[...]

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    Page 30 17375-10-0706 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 firs[...]

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    Page 31 17375-10-0706 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[...]

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    Page 32 17375-10-0706 Figure 52 (OPTIONAL) THERMOST A T (OPTIONAL) WALL SWITCH ST ANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM[...]

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    Page 33 17375-10-0706 1. Stop! Read the safety information above. 2. Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to OFF . 3. Turn of f all electric power to the appliance (if applicable). 4. Lower bottom louver assembly . 5. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF ." Note: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" [...]

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    Page 34 17375-10-0706 With proper installation and maintenance, your new Direct V ent Gas Fireplace will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience 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 [...]

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    Page 35 17375-10-0706 1. T o wire Junction Box Receptacle, remove the tab on the side of the receptacle (hot side) to split recept acle. This will be required to separate blower and valve circuits. 2. Power for switched and live sides of Duplex Receptacle must come from the same power sourc e. (One circ uit breaker on main panel must switch all pow[...]

  • Page 36

    Page 36 17375-10-0706 1. Stop! Read the safety information above. 2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting. 3. T urn off all electric power to the appliance. 4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand. 5. Lower louver front assembly . 6. T urn gas control knob clo[...]

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    Page 37 17375-10-0706 GENERAL: All fireplaces have been fire-tested to check for proper operation. This includes, main burner flame, pilot flame, fan operation, fan control, limit control and automatic valve operation. If the fireplace fails to function on initial installation, it is advisable to re-check the following: 1. 1 15 volts to the ju[...]

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    Page 38 17375-10-0706 spark generator and energizes the second main valve operator . The second main valve opens and gas flows to the main burner , where it is ignited by the pilot burner . The flame current also holds the safety lockout timer in the reset (normal) operating condition. When the call for heat ends, both main valve operators are de[...]

  • Page 39

    Page 39 17375-10-0706 Important 1. The following service procedures are provided as a general guide. 2. Meter readings between gas control and ignition module must be taken within the trial for ignition period. Once the igni- tion module locks out, the system must be reset by setting the thermostat down for at least one minute before continuing. 3.[...]

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    Page 40 17375-10-0706 S8600H T ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Note: Before troubleshooting, familiarize yourself with the startup and checkout procedure. Check line voltage power , low voltage transformer limit control, thermostat and wiring. Pull ignition lead and check spark at ignition stud. Spark okay? Replace module. No • Check that all manual gas val[...]

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    Page 41 17375-10-0706 Functions • Flame powered system • Flame powered flame modulation • Electronics integrated into valve to provide thermostat, flame, and fan functions with RF commands • T emperature compensated RF receiver • Main burner goes to "high" when manual switch is set on "local" • Fan powered by 120 v[...]

  • Page 42

    Page 42 17375-10-0706 FIRST USE OF TRANSMITTER Status Action Begin communication between transmitter and receiver/valve. Move LOCAL/REMOTE Switch to LOCAL position for at least two seconds; then move switch to the REMOTE position. T ransmit unique code. Press Fan or Flame key within 30 seconds. Confirm recognition between transmitter and receiver/[...]

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    Page 43 17375-10-0706 WIRING DIAGRAM WITH BLOWER Figure 56 RF WIRING DIAGRAM[...]

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    Page 44 17375-10-0706 1. STOP! Read the safet information above. 2 . T urn off all electric power to the appliance (if applicable). 3. Lower louver front assembly . 4. Pu sh in ga s con trol k nob s lig htl y and t urn c lo ckw ise to "OFF". NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is pushed in sli[...]

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    Page 45 17375-10-0706 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 d[...]

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    Page 46 17375-10-0706 15* 12 12 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 20 19 13 12 23 22a 21 17 18 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 14 27 28 29 31 30 24 33 32 34 40 38 42 39a 36a 37a 41 52 39b 34 33 32 24 30 29 28 27 31 36b 44 46 37b 33 34 32 36c 37c 31 29 28 27 24 23 30 48 49 50 51 47 45 15 26 26 26 43 MILLIVOL T BURNER ASSEMBL Y INTERMITTENT PILOT BURNER ASSEMBL Y RF V AL VE BURNER [...]

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    Page 47 17375-10-0706 INDEX NO. P AR T NUMBER DESCRIPTION DVP42 DVP48 1 R-7654 R-7654 FLUE INSULA TION 2 17426 17426 FLUE INSULA TION RET AINER 3 R-7567 R-7567 INLET VENT ADAPTOR 4 R-7573 R-7573 INLET VENT GASKET 5 17363 17363 FLUE OUTLET ASSEMBL Y 6 M170 M170 FLUE CONNECT OR GASKET 7 17142 17142 VENT COVER PLA TE 8 R-7575 R-7575 VENT COVER PLA TE [...]

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    Page 48 17375-10-0706 INDEX NO. P AR T NUMBER DESCRIPTION DVP42 DVP48 26 P200 P200 ORIFICE FITTING 27 P203 P213 ORIFICE (NA T) 27 P185+ P250 ORIFICE (LP) 28 R-5676 R-5676 AIR SHUTTER 29 11499 11499 BURNER BRACKET LEFT 30 11377 11377 BURNER BRACKET RIGHT 31 17370 17386 SLOPE BURNER 32 17368 17385 BURNER BASE PLA TE ASSEMBL Y 33 17369 17369 TUBING AS[...]

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    Page 49 17375-10-0706 Attention: Install blower assembly before connecting gas inlet supply line Note: J unctio n box on right side of firepl ace must be pre-wi red at time of firepla ce install ation for use with blower assembl y . It is rec omme nded that an ON/O FF wa ll swi tch be ins tal led that will activate the power supply to the furnace[...]

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    Page 50 17375-10-0706 110 VOLT AC JUNCTION BOX WHITE SPEED CONTROL F A N SWITCH GROUND BLACK F A N 1 FBB4 B L O W E R A S S E M B L 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[...]

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    Page 51 17375-10-0706 CAUTION: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 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 ELECTRICALL Y GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES OR,[...]

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    Page 52 17375-10-0706 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[...]

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    Page 53 17375-10-0706 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 f[...]

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    Page 54 17375-10-0706 SER VICE NOTES[...]

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    Page 55 17375-10-0706 SER VICE NOTES[...]

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    Page 56 17375-10-0706 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[...]