Empire Comfort Systems DVP36FP3 series Quick start guide

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DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE
HEATER
MILLIVOLT STANDING PILOT
DVP36FP3(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-5
DIRECT IGNITION
DVP36FP5(0,1,2,3)N-1
INTERMITTENT PILOT
DVP36FP7(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-6
REMOTE RF
DVP36FP9(1,3)(N,P)-6
UL FILE NO. MH30033
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND
OWNER’S MANUAL
WARNING: : If not installed, operated and main-
tained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions, this product could expose you to substances
in fuel or from fuel combustion which can cause death
or serious illness.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured home (USA only)
or mobile home, where not prohibited by state or local
codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases, unless a certied
kit is used.
Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas
Fireplace Heater
GAS-FIRED
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
— WHAT TO 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.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
re department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualied installer, service agency or the gas sup-
plier.
WARNING: : If the information in these instruc-
tions are not followed exactly, a re or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal in-
jury or loss of life.
EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION...................................................................................................................................3
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP GAS...............................................................................................................4
REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS..........................................................................................................................5
INTROUDUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................................6
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................................................7
VENT SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION..........................................................................................................................................8
SPECIAL VENT SYSTEMS.....................................................................................................................................................8
FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS.....................................................................................................................................................9
CLEARANCES ......................................................................................................................................................................10
LOCATING FIREPLACE .......................................................................................................................................................11
GAS SUPPLY ........................................................................................................................................................................12
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 13-16
VENTING FIREPLACE - TOP ......................................................................................................................................... 17-19
EXAMPLES - TOP VENT RUN .............................................................................................................................................20
VENTING FIREPLACE - REAR (NAT GAS MODELS ONLY)...............................................................................................21
EXAMPLES - REAR VENT RUN...........................................................................................................................................22
REAR VENT CONVERSION.................................................................................................................................................23
VENT CLEARANCES............................................................................................................................................................24
FRAMING AND FINISHING ............................................................................................................................................ 25-26
TERMINATION CLEARANCES.............................................................................................................................................27
HORIZONTAL TERMINATION ..............................................................................................................................................28
VERTICAL TERMINATION.............................................................................................................................................. 29-30
DVVK-4F FLEX VENT INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................................................................31
DVVK-4FV DIRECT VENT TERMINATION KIT .............................................................................................................. 32-38
DVVK-4RE VENT KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................... 39-41
PROPANE LP GAS CONVERSION ......................................................................................................................................42
LOG PLACEMENT (4 LOG SET)..........................................................................................................................................43
MILLIVOLT SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................... 44-45
MILLIVOLT SYSTEM STANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM..............................................................................................46
MILLIVOLT SYSTEM STANDING PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................47
MILLIVOLT SYSTEM STANDING PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................48
DIRECT IGNITION LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................49
DIRECT IGNITION WIRING DIAGRAM................................................................................................................................50
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL..........................................................................................................................................50
INITIAL START UP GAS LINE PURGE.................................................................................................................................51
DIRECT IGNITION TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................................................................................51
DIRECT IGNITION PROPANE/LP GAS CONVERSION.......................................................................................................52
IPI ELECTRONIC SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................53
IPI ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM..................................................................................................................54
INTERMITTENT PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS...........................................................................................................55
INTERMITTENT PILOT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................... 56-58
RF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................................59
RF MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................................................60
RF WIRING DIAGRAM..........................................................................................................................................................61
RF STANDING PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................62
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ...........................................................................................................................................63
PARTS LIST .................................................................................................................................................................... 64-65
PARTS VIEW.........................................................................................................................................................................66
MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST.................................................................................................................................67
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS .......................................................................................................................................67
FBB4 OPTIONAL VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION .................................................................................. 68-69
JUNCTION BOX WIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................................70
OPTIONAL BRICK LINER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................................70
ACCESSORIES.....................................................................................................................................................................71
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.......................................................................................................................................... 72-73
WARRANTY ..........................................................................................................................................................................74
APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY.........................................................................................................................................75
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT GLASS FRONT PANEL INSTALLED
Before enclosing the vent pipe assembly, operate the appliance to ensure it is venting properly.
• If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or
other combustible material other than wood ooring the
appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel
extending the full width and depth of the appliance.
The base referred to above does not mean the reproof
base as used on wood stoves. The protection is for rugs
that are extremely thick and light colored tile.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of
high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room as the appliance.
• Clothing or other ammable material should not be placed
on or near the appliance.
• Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper
operation.
• This appliance must not share or be connected to a ue
serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
• Keep the area around your appliance clear of combustible
materials, gasoline and other ammable vapor and liquids.
• Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood,
coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this appliance.
• The ow of combustion and ventilation air must not be
obstructed in any way.
• Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located
out of trafc and away from furniture and draperies.
• The glass front or any part removed for servicing the
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance. Work should be done by a qualied service
person.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Vent cap is hot while replace is in operation.
• Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSON. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a qualied service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to
excessive lint from carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It
is imperative that control compartments, burners and
circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept
clean.
• DO NOT put anything around the replace that will obstruct
the ow of ventilation air.
• Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and
the requirements of the gas supplier.
• DO keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible
material, gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.
• DO examine venting system periodically and replace
damaged parts.
• DO make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners.
Clean and replace damaged parts.
• CAUTION: The glass used in your replace is tempered
glass. If the glass is cracked or damaged in any way, it
should be replaced only with a complete glass frame
assembly from Empire. See parts list on Pages 64 and 65
for ordering.
• DO NOT use this replace if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualied service technician to
inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which has been under water.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

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Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the
odor of the chemical put into the gas. You must nd 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 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. Immediately
go into action as instructed earlier.
Propane (LP-Gas) is a ammable gas which can cause res
and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and
colorless. You may not know all the following safety precau-
tions which can protect both you and your family from an
accident. Read them carefully now, then review them point
by point with the members of your household. Someday
when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone’s safety
will depend on knowing exactly what to do. If, after read-
ing the following information, you feel you still need more
information, please contact your gas supplier.
• 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 question
about the gas odor, call your LP-Gas dealer. Aperiodic
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 under
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 con-
tainer 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.
• 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.
SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER
NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE
LP-GAS WARNING 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 INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP GAS

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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 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 days to comply
with the above requirements; provided, however, that
during said thirty day period, a battery operated carbon
monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.
2. APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. 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 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 1/2 inch in size, “GAS VENT DIRECTLY
BELOW. KEEP 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
EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM NOT PROVIDED.
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.