Empire Comfort Systems Tahoe Premium DVP36PP32EN Quick start guide

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 MODELS:
• DVP36PP32EN-3 • DVP36SP32EN-3
• DVP36PP32EP-3 • DVP36SP32EP-3
GAS-FIRED
NOTE: Barrier required, but may be sold separately.
HOT GLASS
DO NOT TOUCH
NEVER
WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
WARNING
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall
be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER’S MANUAL
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a re or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
— 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.
• Leave the building immediately.
• 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 supplier.
INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
UL FILE NO. MH30033
WARNING
If not installed, operated and maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions, this product could expose you to sub-
stances in fuel or from fuel combustion which
can cause death or serious illness.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Carton Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Hardware Package ................................................................................................................................. 3
Important Safety Information .................................................................................................................. 4
Safety Information for Users of LP Gas.................................................................................................. 5
Requirements for Massachusetts ........................................................................................................... 6
Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 7
Specications ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Fireplace Dimensions ............................................................................................................................. 9
Clearances ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Optional EMPT Series Mantel Installation - Peninsula Models Only .................................................... 11
Locating Fireplace ................................................................................................................................ 12
Gas Supply ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Rear Vent Conversion .......................................................................................................................... 14
Special Vent Systems........................................................................................................................... 14
Planning Installation ............................................................................................................................. 15
Fireplace Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................15-16
Installation .......................................................................................................................................17-19
Venting Fireplace - Top ...................................................................................................................20-22
DVVK-4FV Direct Vent Termination Kit............................................................................................23-29
Examples - Top Vent Run ..................................................................................................................... 30
Venting Fireplace - Rear ...................................................................................................................... 31
Examples - Rear Vent Run ................................................................................................................... 32
Termination Clearances........................................................................................................................ 33
Vent Clearances ................................................................................................................................... 34
Vent System Identication .................................................................................................................... 35
Framing and Finishing .....................................................................................................................36-37
Horizontal Termination.......................................................................................................................... 38
DVVK-4RE Vent Kit Installation Instructions....................................................................................39-41
DVVK-4F Flex Vent Instructions ........................................................................................................... 42
Vertical Termination .........................................................................................................................43-44
Placement of Glowing Embers ............................................................................................................. 45
Operation Instructions / Flame Appearance ......................................................................................... 46
Operating Instructions .....................................................................................................................47-48
Standing Pilot Wiring Diagram.............................................................................................................. 49
Standing Pilot Lighting Instructions ...................................................................................................... 50
Standing Pilot Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 51
Maintenance and Service ..................................................................................................................... 52
Parts List............................................................................................................................................... 53
DVP36SP Parts View ........................................................................................................................... 54
DVP36PP Parts View ........................................................................................................................... 55
Wiring Instructions for Installing a Dual Switch / Receptacle................................................................ 56
Accent Lamp......................................................................................................................................... 57
Optional FBB5 Blower Installation Instructions................................................................................58-60
Accessories .......................................................................................................................................... 61
Master Parts Distributor List ................................................................................................................. 62
How To Order Repair Parts................................................................................................................... 62
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................... 63

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CARTON CONTENTS
Fireplace Assembly
Installation Package:
• 3/8" x 12" Flexline
• Rockwool Packet
• Installation Instructions
• Serial Number Tag
• Recepticle, 3-Prong
• Warranty Card
• Cover, Junction Box
Hardware Package: (See Figure Below)
• Romex Connector (2)
• #10 x 1/2" Phillips Hex Head Screw
• #8-18 x 1/2" Phillips Truss Head Screw
• Nailing Flange
HARDWARE PACKAGE
NOTICE: Hardware shown to scale where possible.
#10X½” PHILLIPS HEX HEAD SCREW
(24-PENINSULA MODELS)
(16-SEE-THROUGH MODELS)
NAILINGFLANGE (8)
CORNER TIE-CANOPY
(2-PENINSULA MODELS)
ROMEX CONNECTOR (2)
#8-18x½” PHILLIPS TRUSS HEAD SCREW
(4-PENINSULA MODELS)
Additional Parts for Peninsula Models Only:
• Canopy, End*
• Canopy, Right*
• Canopy, Left*
• End Shield*
• Canopy Corner Tie*
*NOTICE: Installation required when using
EMPT series Peninsula Mantel
Canopy Hardware Package:
• Corner Tie - Canopy (2)
• #10 x 1/2" Phillips Hex Head Screw (8)
• #8-18 x 1/2" Phillips Truss Head Screw (4)

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DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT ALL GLASS DOOR PANELS 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
fireproof 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 qualified 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 53 through 55 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.
• Young children should be carefully supervised
when they are in the same room as the appliance.
Toddlers, young children, and others may be sus-
ceptible to accidental contact burns. A physical
barrier is recommended if there are at-risk individ-
uals in the house. To restrict access to a replace
or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep
toddlers young children, and other at-risk individ-
uals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.
• A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from
the hot viewing glass is provided with this appli-
ance and shall be installed for the protection of
children and other at-risk individuals. Barrier re-
quired, but may be sold separately.
• If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall
be replaced with the manufacturer’s barrier for
this appliance.
• Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for
servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to
operating the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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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 precautions
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 reading 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. 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.
•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