Empire Comfort Systems DVP42FP manual

DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEA TER MODEL SERIES MILLIVOL T ST ANDING PILOT DVP42FP3(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-2 DVP48FP3(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-2 INTERMITTENT PILOT DVP42FP7(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-2 DVP48FP7(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-2 REMOTE RF MODELS DVP42FP9(1,3)(N,P)-2 DVP48FP9(1,3)(N,P)-2 UL FILE NO. MH30033 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL W ARNING: If not installed, o[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 2 Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................................... 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ................................................................................................................... 4 Requiremen[...]

21759-6-0608 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 . • If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a meta[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 4 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 area[...]

21759-6-0608 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 ?[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 6 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 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 wit[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 7 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" 181[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 8 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 [...]

21759-6-0608 Page 9 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[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 10 REAR VENT CONVERSION Converting flue take-off to rear venting Whe n swi tchi ng out the flue and inle t vent coll ars to run hori zont ally off the rear vent, the following steps must be taken. 1. Remo ve the inlet vent colla r (8 screw s) and flue colla r (4 screw s) from the top of the fireplace, and set to the side. 2. R[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 1 1 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" d[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 12 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 [...]

21759-6-0608 Page 13 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 fo[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 14 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 [...]

21759-6-0608 Page 15 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 dim[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 16 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 additiona[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 17 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 po[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 18 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 24” 24” MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES EXAMPLES - TOP VENT RUN[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 19 VENTING EXAMPLES WHEN USING DV A47 ADAPTOR V ertically Off T op of Fir eplace Only Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 20 Installation Instructions This termination kit can only be used with Empire Comfort Systems direct vent fireplaces listed for use with DVVK-4FV V ertical Flex V ent Kit. Please review the instructions packaged with your fireplace and verify the fireplace model number . Check that this flex vent system is listed for use with[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 21 PRE-INST ALLA TION INFORMA TION: Items Required For Installation: T ools Building Supplies Phillips Screwdriver Hammer Saw and/or saber saw Level Measuring T ape Electric Drill and Bits Pliers Square T in Snips Framing Materials W all Finishing Materials Caulking Material (Noncombustible) Support Strap supplies Before Y ou Star[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 22 1. Unpack vent components and check all items for shipping damage. 2. For this venting system to operate as designed it is depen- dent on the use of all parts and procedures detailed in these instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may poten- tially affect the performance of this vent system and the at- tached applia[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 23 10. W ith the flex vent assembly and the 48” long hard pipe components laid out on the floor , begin securing these parts together . First, apply a generous bead of silicone sealant to the inside of the 4” diameter flex flue (not the end with the pre-installaed connector), then slide the flex flue over the 4” diamet[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 24 17. T o attach the vent connections at the fireplace, be sure the 7” diameter adapter collar has been installed per step 3. Apply a bead of silicone sealant to the 4” diameter flex connector , then slide the flex pipe adapter collar into the fireplace flue collar and secure by installing a minimum of two (2) screws thr[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 25 Figure 38 Storm Clearance to Combustibles Collar Exterior Roof Roof Flashing Roof Jack Adjustable Assembly 4' Long Rigid Pipe Direct V ent Fireplace Required From V ent Pipe Firestop/Thimble Ceiling Straps (As Req'd.) V enting Support With Gasket & Clamps 7" Dia. Adapter Collar 4" Dia. Flue Connector Ass[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 26 V ertical Flex T ermination Kit Item Number Item Description Repair Part No. Quantity Supplied 1 4”/7” V ertical T ermination Cap MF100038 1 2 Roof Support Kit MF100503 1 3 2 Ply Alum Flex 4” Diameter by 6 ft. MF04ALA2F006 1 4 2 Ply Alum Flex 7” Diameter by 6 ft. MF07ALA2F006 1 5 4”/7” x 48” Rigid Pipe Assembly MF[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 27 Figure 39 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 RE[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 28 Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 Figure 43 Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVP42 24" DVP48 18" Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVP42 24" DVP48 6" EXAMPLES - REAR VENT RUN[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 29 CAUTION: Sharp edges, use protective gloves when installing. T ools Needed for Installation: Sheet metal snips 5/16” nut driver Phillips head screwdriver - #2 High temperature sealant or furnace cement rated for continuous use at 1,000 o F minimum Measuring tape Parts V erification See parts list on page 31 to verify compone[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 30 7. Remove outside mounting plate with tube attached from wall. Mark and cut the extra length of the 6 5/8” (168mm) diameter tube from the opposite end. Do not crimp or enlarge tube. 8. Attach the 4” (102mm) diameter flue outlet tube onto the rigid venting system or directly to fireplace. Ensure the 4” (102mm) diameter ?[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 31 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” (102mm) flue outlet tube. Peel the paper off the self-adhesive gas[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 32 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 50. If not, stretch the spacer springs to about 15" long and wrap them around the flue, then interloc[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 33 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 less[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 34 Figure 55 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 windo[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 35 Installing V ent Components (Figure 56) 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. NOTE: All outer connection joints must be[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 36 Installing V ent Components (Figure 57) 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: All out er conn ecti on joi nts mu[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 37 Installing Support Brackets (Figure 58) A hori zontal pipe suppor t MUST BE used for each 3 fee t of hori zontal 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 side[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 38 Figure 60 Figure 62 See Horizontal T ermination Page 41 and V ertical T ermination Pages 43 and 44. Figure 61 8" VENTING FRAMING AND FINISHING (continued)[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 39 Installing Support Brackets (Figure 63) A horizontal pipe support MUST BE used for each 3 feet of horizontal 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 ⅝ inch diameter pipe and elbows and 1 inch clearance on both side[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 40 Figure 67 See Horizontal T ermination Page 41 and V ertical T ermination on Pages 43 and 44. 6 ⅝" VENTING FRAMING AND FINISHING (continued) Figure 65 Figure 66[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 41 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[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 42 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 69. If not, stretch the spacer springs to about 15" long and wrap them around the flue, then interloc[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 43 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 vertica[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 44 Reassembly and Resealing Gas Accumulation Relief System Glass Frame Assembly and Combustion Chamber Whenever the glass frame assembly is pivoted open by a delayed ignition in the main burner , the glass frame assembly gaskets and combu stion chamber must be examin ed by a qualifi ed servic e person for damage. All damaged gask[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 45 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 78 or Figure 79 to order logs. Refer to parts view on page 63 and parts list on pages 64 and 65 to order [...]

21759-6-0608 Page 46 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[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 47 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) fe[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 48 Figure 82 (OPTIONAL) THERMOST A T (OPTIONAL) WALL SWITCH ST ANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 49 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" u[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 50 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 i[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 51 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 powe[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 52 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 cloc[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 53 GENERAL: All fireplaces have been fire-tested to check for proper operation. This includes, main burner flame, pilot flame, fan opera- tion, 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. 115 volts to the ju[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 54 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-[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 55 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. [...]

21759-6-0608 Page 56 INTERMITTENT PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 57 INTERMITTENT PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Green LED Status Codes Green LED Flash Code (X + Y) a Indicates Next System Action Recommended Service Action OFF No “Call for Heat” Not applicable None Flash Fast Startup-Flame sense calibration Not applicable None Heart Beat Normal operation Not applicable None 3 Recycle - Fl[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 58 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 va[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 59 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/v[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 60 WIRING DIAGRAM WITH BLOWER Figure 85 RF WIRING DIAGRAM[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 61 1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2 . T urn off all electric power to the appliance (if applicable). 3. Lower louver fr ont assembly . 4. P us h in gas c on trol kn ob sl igh tly a nd tu rn cl oc kwi se to "OFF". NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is pushed in s[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 62 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[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 63 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 A[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 64 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 G[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 65 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 1 1499 1 1499 BURNER BRACKET LEFT 30 1 1377 1 1377 BURNER BRACKET RIGHT 31 17370 17386 SLOPE BURNER 32 17368 17385 BURNER BASE PLA TE ASSEMBL Y 33 17369 17369 TUBING [...]

21759-6-0608 Page 66 Attention: Install blower assembly before connecting gas inlet supply line Note: Junc tion 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 b[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 67 110 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[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 68 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, [...]

21759-6-0608 Page 69 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 [...]

21759-6-0608 Page 70 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[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 71 SER VICE NOTES[...]

21759-6-0608 Page 72 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[...]