Empire Comfort Systems DVCD32FP30N-1 User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND
OWNER’S MANUAL
Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas
Fireplace Heater
GAS-FIRED
EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfor t Systems
DIRECT VENT
GAS FIREPLACE HEATER
MODEL SERIES
MILLIVOLT
DVCD32FP30(N,P)-1
DVCD36FP30(N,P)-1
DVCD42FP30(N,P)-1
DIRECT IGNITION
DVCD32FP50N-1
DVCD36FP50N-1
DVCD42FP50N-1
UL FILE NO. MH30033
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions
-
sult causing property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
 
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
  
  

        
     
instructions.
  

 
-
plier.
       
permanently located, manufactured home (USA only)

codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not


WARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions,

        
serious illness.
WARNING
HOT GLASS
DO NOT TOUCH
NEVER
WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.

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Section Page
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information ......................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ......................................................................................................... 4
Requirements for Massachusetts .................................................................................................................. 5
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Specications ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Fireplace Dimensions .................................................................................................................................... 8
Clearances .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Locating Fireplace ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Gas Supply .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Rear Vent Conversion ................................................................................................................................. 12
Special Vent System .................................................................................................................................... 12
Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 13 - 17
Venting Fireplace - Top ......................................................................................................................... 18 - 20
Examples - Top Vent Run ............................................................................................................................ 21
Venting Fireplace - Rear .............................................................................................................................. 22
Examples - Rear Vent Run .......................................................................................................................... 23
Termination Clearances ............................................................................................................................... 24
Vent Clearances .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Vent System Identication ........................................................................................................................... 26
Framing and Finishing .......................................................................................................................... 27 - 28
Horizontal Termination ................................................................................................................................. 29
DVVK-4RE Vent Kit Installation Instructions ......................................................................................... 30 - 32
DVVK-4F Flex Vent Instructions ........................................................................................................... 32 - 33
Vertical Termination .............................................................................................................................. 34 - 35
Log Placement (6 Log Set) .......................................................................................................................... 36
Log Placement (7 Log Set) .......................................................................................................................... 37
Operating Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 38 - 39
Standing Pilot Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 40
Standing Pilot Lighting Instructions ............................................................................................................. 41
Standing Pilot Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 42
Direct Ignition Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 43
Optional Remote Control ............................................................................................................................. 43
Direct Ignition Lighting Instructions .............................................................................................................. 44
Initial Start Up Gas Line Purge .................................................................................................................... 45
Direct Ignition Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 45
Direct Ignition Propane/LP Gas Conversion ......................................................................................... 46 - 47
Maintenance and Service ............................................................................................................................ 48
Master Part Distributor List .......................................................................................................................... 49
How To Order Repair Parts ......................................................................................................................... 49
Parts List ............................................................................................................................................... 50 - 51
Parts View ................................................................................................................................................... 52
FBB4 Optional Variable Speed Blower Installation ............................................................................... 53 - 54
Junction Box Wiring Installation Instructions ............................................................................................... 55
Optional Brick Liner Installation Instructions ................................................................................................ 56
Accessories ................................................................................................................................................. 57
Decorative Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 57
Appliance Service History ..................................................................................................................... 58 - 59

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DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT GLASS FRONT PANEL INSTALLED

 

and draperies.
        

      

 
 
        
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. The appliance
   

     
     
materials, etc. It is imperative that control
    

 

 
codes and the requirements of the gas
supplier.
        


  examine venting system periodically and
replace damaged parts.
 

       
    
       
      
from Empire. See parts list on Pages 50 - 51
for ordering.
 

technician to inspect the heater and to replace
any part of the control system and any gas

       

to operating the appliance.
       
     

installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the appliance.
 
   

and light colored tile.
 
hazards of high surface temperatures and
 
ignition.
 
when they are in the same room as the
appliance.
      

 
and proper operation.
 

appliance.
       


 

in this appliance.
 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP GAS
• Learn to recognize the odor of LP-Gas. Your local LP-Gas
Dealer can give you a “Scratch and Sniff” pamphlet. Use it to
nd out what the propane odor smells like. If you suspect that
your LP-Gas has a weak or abnormal odor, call your LP-Gas
Dealer.
• If you are not qualied, do not light pilot lights, perform service,
or make adjustments to appliances on the LP-Gas system. If
you are qualied, consciously think about the odor of LP-Gas
prior to and while lighting pilot lights or performing service or
making adjustments.
• Sometimes a basement or a closed-up house has a musty
smell that can cover up the LP-Gas odor. Do not try to light
pilot lights, perform service, or make adjustments in an area
where the conditions are such that you may not detect the
odor if there has been a leak of LP-Gas.
• Odor fade, due to oxidation by rust or adsorption on walls of
new cylinders and tanks, is possible.Therefore, people should
be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or cylinders
are placed in service. Odor fade can occur in new tanks, or
reinstalled old tanks, if they are lled and allowed to set too
long before relling. Cylinders and tanks which have been
out of service for a time may develop internal rust which will
cause odor fade. If such conditions are suspected to exist,
a periodic sniff test of the gas is advisable. If you have any
LP-Gas dealer. A
periodic sniff test of the LP-Gas is a good safety measure
under any condition.
• If, at any time, you do not smell the LP-Gas odorant and you
think you should, assume you have a leak. Then take the
same immediate action recommended above for the occasion
when you do detect the odorized LP-Gas.
• If you experience a complete “gas out,” (the container is un-
der no vapor pressure), turn the tank valve off immediately.
If the container valve is left on, the container may draw in
some air through openings such as pilot light orices. If this
occurs, some new internal rusting could occur. If the valve is
left open, then treat the container as a new tank. Always be
sure your container is under vapor pressure by turning it off
at the container before it goes completely empty or having it
relled before it is completely empty.
Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell

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 mask the gas odor. People may not smell the
gas odor or their minds are on something else. Thinking about
smelling a gas odor can make it easier to smell.
The odorant in LP-Gas is colorless, and it can fade under
some circumstances. For example, if there is an underground
leak, the movement of the gas through soil can lter the odorant.
Odorants in LP-Gas also are subject to oxidation. This fading
can occur if there is rust inside the storage tank or in iron gas
pipes.
The odorant in escaped gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into
walls, masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room. That
will take some of the odorant out of the gas, reducing its odor
intensity.
LP-Gas may stratify in a closed area, and the odor intensity could
vary at different levels. Since it is heavier than air, there may be
more odor at lower levels. Always be sensitive to the slightest
gas odor. If you detect any odor, treat it as a serious leak. Im-
mediately go into action as instructed earlier.
• Do not operate electric switches, light matches, use your
phone. Do not do anything that could ignite the gas.
• Get everyone out of the building, vehicle, trailer, or area. Do
that IMMEDIATELY.
• Close all gas tank or cylinder supply valves.
• LP-Gas is heavier than air and may settle in low areas such
as basements. When you have reason to suspect a gas leak,
keep out of basements and other low areas. Stay out until
reghters declare them to be safe.
• Use your neighbor’s phone and call a trained LP-Gas service
person and the re department. Even though you may not
continue to smell gas, do not turn on the gas again. Do not
re-enter the building, vehicle, trailer, or area.
• Finally, let the service man and reghters check for escaped
gas. Have them air out the area before you return. Properly
trained LP-Gas service people should repair the leak, then
check and relight the gas appliance for you.

and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and


         



information, you feel you still need more information, please
contact your gas supplier.
LP-GAS WARNING ODOR

That’s your signal to go into immediate action!
NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE
SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER

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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
nished grade in the area of the venting, including but not
limited to decks and porches, the following requirements
shall be satised:
1. INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE
DETECTORS. At the time of installation of the side wall
horizontal vented gas fueled equipment, the installing
plumber or gastter shall observe that a hard wired
carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery
back-up is installed on the oor level where the gas
equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing
plumber or gastter shall observe that a battery operated
or hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is
installed on each additional level of the dwelling, building
or structure served by the side wall horizontal vented
gas fueled equipment. It shall be the responsibility of
the property owner to secure the services of qualied
licensed professionals for the installation of hard wired
carbon monoxide detectors
a. In the event that the side wall horizontally vented
gas fueled equipment is installed in a crawl space
or an attic, the hard wired carbon monoxide detector
with alarm and battery back-up may be installed on
the next adjacent oor level.
b. In the event that the requirements of this subdivision
can not be met at the time of completion of
installation, the owner shall have a period of thirty
(30) days to comply with the above requirements;
provided, however, that during said thirty (30)
day period, a battery operated carbon monoxide
detector with an alarm shall be installed.
2. APPROVEDCARBONMONOXIDEDETECTORS.Each
carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance
with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720
and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certied.
3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identication plate shall be
permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at
a minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly
in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally
vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment. The
sign shall read, in print size no less than one-half (1/2)
inch in size,   
CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS”.
4. INSPECTION. The state or local gas inspector of the
side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall
not approve the installation unless, upon inspection,
the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and
signage installed in accordance with the provisions of
248 CMR 5.08(2)(a) 1 through 4.
(b) EXEMPTIONS: The following equipment is exempt
from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4:
1. The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled
“Equipment Not Required To Be Vented” in the
most current edition of NFPA 54 as adopted by
the Board; and
2. Product Approved side wall horizontally vented
gas fueled equipment installed in a room or
structure separate from the dwelling, building or
structure used in whole or in part for residential
purposes.
(d) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS
EQUIPMENTVENTINGSYSTEM NOTPROVIDED.
When the manufacturer of a Product Approved
side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment
does not provide the parts for venting the ue
gases, but identies “special venting systems”,
the following requirements shall be satised by the
manufacturer:
1. The referenced “special venting system”
instructions shall be included with the appliance
or equipment installation instructions; and
2. The “special venting systems” shall be Product
Approved by the Board, and the instructions
for that system shall include a parts list and
detailed installation instruction.
(e) A copy of all installation instructions for all Product
Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled
equipment, all venting instructions, all parts lists
for venting instructions, and/or all venting design
instructions shall remain with the appliance or
equipment at the completion of the installation.

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Instructions to Installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after
installation.
2. Installer must have owner ll out and mail warranty card
supplied with the replace.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate the
replace.
This direct vent gas replace heater is designed to operate
with all combustion air being siphoned from the outside of the
building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside of the
building. The information contained in this manual pertains
to all models and gas control systems unless otherwise
noted.

This replace is design certied in accordance with American
National Standard/CSA Standard ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33
and by Underwriters Laboratories as a Direct Vent Gas
Fireplace Heater and shall be installed according to these
instructions.
Consult your local building code agency, prior to installation,
to ensure compliance with local codes-including permits and
inspections.
The replace, when installed, must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes or, in absence of local codes,
with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian
Electric code, CSA C22.1, if an external electrical source is
utilized.
These models may be installed in a bedroom or bed-sitting
room in the U.S.A. and Canada.
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Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization
equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of
equipment shall be performed only by a qualied agency.
The term “qualied agency” means any individual, rm,
corporation or company which either in person or through
a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a)
the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) the
connection, installation, repair or servicing of equipment,
who is experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions
required and has complied with all the requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas CodeANSI
Z223.1/NFPA54* Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
or CSA B149.1 in Canada. *Available from the American National
Standards Institute, Inc. 11 West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10036.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than
as shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas
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Important
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number,
Serial Number and type of gas.
High Altitude
When installing this unit at an elevation above 2000 feet (in
the United States) it may be necessary to decrease the input
rating by changing the existing burner orice to a smaller size.
Generally, input should be reduced 4 percent for each 1000
feet above sea level. However, if the heating value of the gas
has been reduced, this general rule may not apply. Check
with local gas utility for proper orice size identication.
Canadian High Altitude
Altitude: 0-4500 feet (0-1370 m)
When installing this unit at an elevation above 4500 feet (in
Canada), check with local authorities.
Consult your local gas utility for assistance in determining
the proper orice for location.
Preparation
This direct vent gas replace and its components are tested
and safe when installed in accordance with this Installation
Manual. Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment,
specically check glass condition. Do not install unit with
damaged, incomplete, or substitute parts. Read all instructions
before starting installation and follow these instructions
carefully during installation to insure maximum benet and
safety. Failure to follow them will void your warranty and may
present a re hazard.
The warranty will be voided by, and the warranter disclaims
any responsibility for the following actions:
• Installation of any damaged replace or vent system
component.
• Modication of the replace or direct vent system.
• Installation other than as instructed by Empire Comfort
Systems, Inc.
• Improper positioning of the logs, glass door or decorative
rock.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not
manufactured or approved by manufacturer.
INTRODUCTION
Warning: This unit is not for use with solid fuels.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made
by a licensed plumber or gas tter in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
Warning: ANY CHANGE TO THIS FIREPLACE OR ITS
CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Improper installation or use of the replace can cause
serious injury or death from re, burns, explosions, or
carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Remote Control Options
& Accessories
Description Models Used On
FRBC Millivolt Battery Remote ON/OFF DVCD(32,36,42)FP3
FRBTC Millivolt Battery Remote Thermostat DVCD(32,36,42)FP3
FREC Direct Ignition/Millivolt 120V ON/OFF Remote DVCD(32,36,42)FP(3,5)
TMW Millivolt Wireless Wall Thermostat DVCD(32,36,42)FP3
TRW Millivolt Reed Switch Wall Thermostat DVCD(32,36,42)FP3
FWS-1 Direct Ignition/Millivolt Wall Switch DVCD(32,36,42)FP(3,5)
Venting Options Description

(DVVK-4TS)
Top vent kit (horizontal) - 4½" to 6" (114.3 mm to 152 mm) wall thickness

(DVVK-4T)
Top vent kit (horizontal) - 8" to 12" (203 mm to 305 mm) wall thickness

(DVVK-4R)
Rear vent kit (horizontal) - 5" to 7" (127 mm to 178 mm) wall thickness

(DVVK-4V)
Vertical vent kit
DVVK-4F Horizontal ex vent kit (4' FLEX)
DVVK-4RE Horizontal round termination (wall thickness up to 11 7/16")
DV822 Vinyl siding kit for DVVK-4RE
DVCD32 DVCD36 DVCD42
Input BTU/Hr Maximum 18,000 20,000 25,000
BTU/Hr Minimum (millivolt only) 14,000 14,000 18,000
KWH (Maximum) 5.3 5.9 7.3
(Minimum) 4.1 4.1 5.3
NAT.
Orice #46 (.081")
P-254
2.10 mm
P-288
#42 (.0935")
P-286
Air Shutter Opening 1/16" (1.6 mm) 1/16" (1.6 mm) 3/16"(4.8 mm)
LP
Orice #56 (.0465")
P-287
#55 (.052")
P-182
1.45 mm
P-208
Air Shutter Opening 1/4" (6.3 mm) 5/16" (7.9 mm) 5/16" (7.9 mm)
Height without standoff 32 3/4" (832 mm) 32 3/4"(832 mm) 34 3/4"(883 mm)
Width 34" (864 mm) 37" (940 mm) 43" (1092 mm)
Depth 16 3/8" (416 mm) 16 3/8" (416 mm) 16 3/8" (416 mm)
Gas Inlet Shutoff Valve (Pipe) 1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT
NOTE: Air shutter settings are factory minimum settings. Some venting congurations may require minor air
shutter adjustments for optimum performance.
SPECIFICATIONS

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Figure 1
Dim DVCD32 DVCD36 DVCD42
A34"
864 mm
37"
940 mm
43"
1092 mm
B31"
787 mm
34"
864 mm
40"
1016 mm
C23 1/16"
585 mm
23 1/16"
585 mm
25 1/16"
636 mm
D35 5/8"
905 mm
35 5/8"
905 mm
37 5/8"
956 mm
E32 3/4"
832 mm
32 3/4"
832 mm
34 3/4"
883 mm
F16 3/8"
416 mm
16 3/8"
416 mm
16 3/8
416 mm
G24 1/2"
622 mm
24 1/2"
622 mm
26 1/2"
673 mm
H7 1/8"
181 mm
7 1/8"
181 mm
7 1/8"
181 mm
I21 1/2"
546 mm
24 1/2"
622 mm
30 1/2"
774 mm
J10 3/4"
273 mm
12 1/4"
311 mm
15 1/4"
387 mm
K9 1/4"
235 mm
9 1/4"
235 mm
9 1/4"
235 mm
FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS
J
H
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
LEFT SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
ELECTRICAL
ACCESS
GAS LINE ACCESS

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Mantel Chart (Figure 4)
Figure 4
Clearances (Figure 5)
Clearance from top front edge of replace to ceiling is 36"
Clearance from side of replace to adjacent sidewall is 6".
Figure 5
15”
(381mm)
TOP EDGE OF FIREPLACE
12”(305mm)
10”(254mm)
MANTEL
COMBUSTIBLE TRIM AND MANTELS
ALLOWED IN SHADED AREA
4”
5”
6”
7”
8”
9”
11”
13 3/4”
3/4”
1½”
21/4”
3”
33/4”
4½”
6”
8”
3”
Figure 2
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No greeting cards, stockings or ornamentation of any type should
be placed on or attached to the replace. The ow of heat can
ignite combustibles.
Note: When using Empire EMBF, UMC, and UMF Series Full Mantels
withDVCD32andDVCD36Series Fireplaces,combustibleclearance
may be reduced to 1" clearance from top edge of replace face.
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Back 0" (0 mm)
Side 0" (0 mm)
Floor 0" (0 mm)
Top Stand-off 0" (0 mm)
Top Framing Edge 3" (76 mm)
SEE MANTLE CHART FOR
MAXIMUM MANTLE DEPTH
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FIRST 3(SEE MAGNIFIED
VIEW)
NAILING
FLANGES
GLASS FRONT
TOP FRAMING
LEDGE
FINISHED WALL
(COMBUSTIBLE)
SEE MANTLE CHART
FOR MINIMUM HEIGHT
OF MANTLE ABOVE UNIT
2"x4" HEADER
STAND OFF
3" (76 mm) HEIGHT
ABOVE TOPOF
FIREPLACE
3"
”
CLEARANCES
FRONT FACE (SIDE)
FIREPLACE
(TOP VIEW)
3
MAX.
PERPENDICULAR
SIDE WALL
45°
6
COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS ALLOWED
IN SHADED AREAS
Figure 3

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Figure 6
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 Venting Section.
When you install your Direct Vent Fireplace in (D) Room divider or (E) Flat on wall corner positions, a minimum of 6 inches clearance must
be maintained from the perpendicular wall and the front edge of the appliance.
CABINET
INSTALLATION
FLUSH WALL
INSTALLATION
ROOM DIVIDER
INSTALLATION
CORNER
INSTALLATION
ANGLED CORNER
INSTALLATION
ISLAND
INSTALLATION
LOCATING FIREPLACE