Empire DVCT50CBP95KN-1 User manual

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INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death, or
property damage.
— 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.
This appliance may be installed in an
aftermarket, permanently located,
manufactured home (USA only) or mobile
home, where not prohibited by 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.
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.
GAS-FIRED
UL FILE NO. MH30033
HOT GLASS
DO NOT TOUCH
NEVER
WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
DANGER
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.
(SEE HOMEOWNER MANUAL FOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS)
DIRECT-VENT ZERO
CLEARANCE GAS FIREPLACE
HEATER SERIES MODELS:
DVCT50CBP95K(N,P)-1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Standard Work Checklist .............................................................................................................................................3
Before You Start .......................................................................................................................................................4-5
Carton Contents And Hardware ..................................................................................................................................6
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Homeowner Reference Information ............................................................................................................................7
Specications ..............................................................................................................................................................8
Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................8
Fireplace Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................................9
Blower Installation ................................................................................................................................................10-11
Clearances ................................................................................................................................................................12
Vent Termination Clearances .............................................................................................................................. 13-14
Gas Supply ................................................................................................................................................................15
Locating Fireplace .....................................................................................................................................................16
Electrical Considerations ...........................................................................................................................................16
Component Wiring Diagram ......................................................................................................................................17
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................... 18-21
Vent Framing ....................................................................................................................................................... 22-23
Vent System Identication .........................................................................................................................................24
Special Vent Systems ................................................................................................................................................24
Venting Fireplace ................................................................................................................................................. 26-27
Horizontal Termination ...............................................................................................................................................28
Vertical Termination ............................................................................................................................................. 29-31
Air Shutter Adjustment ...............................................................................................................................................32
Multifunction Remote Operating System ..............................................................................................................33-39
Control System Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................40-41
Accessing Valve Compartment .................................................................................................................................42
Testing Gas Supply ...................................................................................................................................................43
Parts List ...................................................................................................................................................................44
Exploded View ...........................................................................................................................................................45
Maintenance And Service .....................................................................................................................................46-47
Important Safety Information .....................................................................................................................................48
Requirements For Massachusetts .............................................................................................................................49
Master Parts Distributor List ......................................................................................................................................50
How To Order Repair Parts .......................................................................................................................................50
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................51
SECTION PAGE

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ATTENTION INSTALLER:
Follow This Standard Work Checklist
This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with, not instead of, the instruction manual.
Customer: _____________________________________
Lot/Address: ___________________________________
_______________________________________________
Model: ________________________________________
Serial # ________________________________________
Date Installed: _________________________________
Fireplace Location: _____________________________
Installer: ______________________________________
Dealer Phone #: ________________________________
______________________________________________
Empire recommends the following:
• Photograph the installation and copying this checklist for your le.
• Keep this checklist visible on the replace until the installation is complete.
Comments: Further description of the issues, who is responsible (Installer/Builder/Other, etc) and corrective action needed:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Comments communicated to party responsible _____________________by_____________________ on ______________________
DVCT50CBP95K(N,P)-1
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION COMMENTS
Veried clearances to combustibles. (pg. 12) ...................................................................... o____________________
Fireplace is leveled and secured. ........................................................................................ o____________________
VENTING / CHIMNEY
Venting conguration complies to vent diagrams. (pg. 27) .................................................. o____________________
Venting installed, locked, secured in place with correct clearance. ..................................... o____________________
Firestops installed. ............................................................................................................... o____________________
Exterior wall/roof ashing installed and sealed. ................................................................... o____________________
Terminations installed and sealed. (pgs. 28-31) .................................................................. o____________________
Light unit and test venting before enclosing the replace. ................................................... o____________________
ELECTRICAL (pgs. 16-17)
Unswitched power (110-120 VAC) provided to the appliance. ............................................ o____________________
GAS (pg. 15)
Proper appliance for fuel type. ............................................................................................. o____________________
Was a conversion performed? .............................................................................................. oYes oNo
Leak check performed and inlet pressure veried ................................................................ o____________________
FINISHING ( pg. 19)
Non-combustible board used as required............................................................................. o____________________
Veried all clearances meet installation manual requirements. ........................................... o____________________
Mantels and wall projections comply with installation manual requirements. ...................... o____________________
Granite or Clean Face nishing complete and complies with clearance
requirements in installation manual. .................................................................................... o____________________
Barrier screen for glass properly installed. .......................................................................... o____________________
FIREPLACE SETUP
All packaging and protective materials removed (inside & outside of appliance) . ............... o____________________
Media installed correctly. ..................................................................................................... o____________________
Firebox glass assembly cleaned, installed, and secured. ................................................... o____________________
Accessories installed properly. ............................................................................................ o____________________
Manual envelope and all of its contents are removed from inside/outside the
appliance and given to party responsible for use and operation. ........................................ o____________________
Started Appliance and veried no gas leaks exist. .............................................................. o____________________

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BEFORE YOU START
Television Considerations
Installing a television above a replace has become increasingly
popular; however, the area above any replace gets hot and most
TV manufacturers recommend against placing their products near
a heat source.
If you install a television above this replace, Empire Comfort
Systems accepts no responsibility for damage or injuries. Follow
the television manufacturer’s installation instructions, including any
recommendations regarding proximity to heat sources.
If you have a TV above your replace, turn off the replace and let it
cool completely before servicing or touching any buttons on the TV.
Samples, Warnings, and Denitions:
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.
Read all instructions before starting installation and
follow them carefully to ensure safety. Failure to follow
the instructions will void the warranty and may cause
a re hazard.
The warranty will be voided by, and the warranter disclaims
any responsibility for the following actions:
• Installation by anyone other than the dealer or his agent.
• Installation of any damaged replace or component.
• Modication of the replace or direct vent system.
• Installation other than as instructed by Empire Comfort
Systems.
• Improper positioning of logs, glass door, or accessories.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not
manufactured or approved by Empire Comfort Systems.
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number,
Serial Number and type of gas. Fill out the Homeowner
Reference Section on (Page 7).
Unpacking The Fireplace
1. Remove the outer boards/crate by removing screws.
2. Cut away shrink-wrap material around the unit. Retain
instruction manual and instruction sheets.
3. Remove (2) screws securing unit to pallet.
4. Get help to lift unit off of the pallet using the handles.
5. Remove non-combustible board from the pallet and place in
a safe location. It will be needed for installation.
6. Logs may remain in unit until installation in wall. Instruction
sheet from step #2 shows how to remove barrier screen and
glass door.

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BEFORE YOU START (CONT’D)
Accessories
Most accessories install much more easily before tting the replace
to the opening.
For example, it takes just 10-15 minutes to install the blower through
the back of the unit. Once the replace is framed in, it takes up
to an hour.
TrueFlame Technology
This replace is equipped with TrueFlame Technology for maximum
ames and ember glow with minimum emissions. The system
includes independently controlled front and rear burners set into a
large ember bed plus a ceramic catalyst and externally adjustable
bafe mounted at the top. Once adjusted by the dealer/technician at
installation, the TrueFlame system requires no scheduled service.
Preparation
This fireplace and its components are safe when installed in
accordance with this Manual. Report any parts damaged in shipment
to your dealer. Do not install the replace with damaged, incomplete
or substitute parts.
Installation Considerations
• Gas supply piping – right side entrance
• Electrical supply and connections
• 120V, 60Hz, 1 Amp
• Right side entrance
• Allowable replace mounting surfaces:
• A at, hard, combustible or non-combustible surface
• A raised platform of combustible or non-combustible material.
• The four corners of the replace onto non-combustible material
so that contact is made on all four perimeter edges on the
bottom of the replace – such as on cinder blocks
(where allowed by local codes).
• If the replace is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other
combustible material other than wood ooring, it should be
installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the replace.
• This replace is designed to be installed in a zero-clearance
enclosure. Combustible material can come in contact with the
side standoff spacers, and the replace can be secured to
combustible framing with the framing brackets provided with
the replace.
Planning the installation
First determine where the fireplace will be located and what
accessories will be installed.
Your location must allow for:
• Venting – either vertical or horizontal. Choose a vent conguration,
(See Pages 28-31) and make sure the required access through
attics and walls is not blocked by other utilities such as water
lines, sewer vents, gas lines, etc. If access is blocked, you will
need to move the utilities or relocate the replace.
• Gas supply piping (right side entrance) – see pipe size and
specs on (Page 15).
• Electrical supply requirements
(120V, 60Hz, 1 Amp) (right side entrance)
• Proper framing required for installation of the replace.
See framing dimensions on (Page 18).
• Finishing the fireplace – drywall thickness, tile or stone
thickness, and the desired decorative accessories can affect
how you frame the opening and how you attach the nailing
anges to set the proper depth. (See Page 19) for nishing
details, before you begin.

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CARTON CONTENTS
INDEX
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY SUPPLIED
1Unit 1
2 AAA Batteries 3
3 AA Batteries 4
4Rockwool 2 Bags
5Drywall Screws 5
6
Non-Combustible Board (on pallet) 1
7Remote 1
8 Battery Holder & Switch 1
See Parts Lists on page 61 for ordering replacement parts. Do not order batteries, bolts, screws, washers or nuts.
They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at your local hardware store.
CARTON CONTENTS AND HARDWARE
Rock
wool Rock
wool
1
6
5
7
4
3
2
8
9
Under Pallet
IMAGE NOT TO SCALE
NOTICE: Re-Install Screws After Unpack (Outer Bottom)
1

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INTRODUCTION
The information in this manual pertains to all models and gas
control systems unless otherwise noted.
Instructions to Installer
1. Leave this manual with Homeowner.
2. Have the homeowner complete the Product Registration
Card or register online at www.empirecomfort.com
3. Show the homeowner how to start and operate the replace.
Notes to Installer
• This replace is designed to:
- Operate with combustion air siphoned from outside of
the building.
- Expel all exhaust gases to the outside of the building.
• The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54* 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, installation other than
as shown in these instructions, or use with a type of gas not
shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person
and company making the change.
• This replace is not for use with solid fuels.
• These replace models may be installed in a bedroom or
bed-sitting room in the U.S.A. and Canada.
WARNING
Any change to this replace can be dangerous. Improper
installation or use can cause serious injury or death from re,
burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Fireplace Certication
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.
Qualied Installing Agency
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.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The installation must be
made by a licensed plumber or gas tter in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
High Altitude (USA)
When installing this replace 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
Empire Comfort System’s local gas utility for proper orice size
identication.
High Altitude (CANADA)
Altitude: 0-4500 feet (0-1370 m)
When installing this replace 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 your location.
HOMEOWNER REFERENCE INFORMATION
We recommend that you record the following information about your replace.
Model Number: _____________________________ Date purchased: ________________________
Serial Number: _____________________________ Location of replace: _____________________
Dealer Name: ______________________________ Dealer Phone: _________________________
Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number DVCT50NAT DVCT50LP
Input BTU/Hr Maximum (w/ both burners on) 56,500 55,000
Input BTU/Hr Minimum (w/ both burners on) 38,000 44,000
Input BTU/Hr Minimum (front burner on only) 16,500 26,000
KWH (Maximum) 16.56 16.12
KWH (Minimum) 11.14 12.90
Orice - Front #41 #51
Orice - Rear #32 1.4mm
Air Shutter Opening Front Full Closed Full Opened
Air Shutter Opening Rear Full Closed Full Opened
Height without standoff (inches) 48-11/16 48-11/16
Width (inches) 56 56
Depth (inches) 24-1/2 24-1/2
Gas Inlet Shutoff Valve (pipe) 1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT
NOTE: Air shutter is at factory-minimum settings. Some vent congurations may require minor air shutter adjustments for optimum performance.
GAS SUPPLY PRESSURES (inches water column)
Gas Type Maximum Minimum Manifold
Natural 14 4.5 3.5
Propane 14 10.8 10
VENTING LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
5 x 8 Direct Vent System 35w Clear Halogen, Bi-Pin 6.35mm base,120vac, UL
ACCESSORIES
The following accessory parts can be obtained from your Empire Comfort Systems dealer. For additional information beyond what your dealer
can furnish, contact Empire Comfort Systems Inc., 918 Freeburg Ave., Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623.
Model Number Description
DVP50P... A liner is required. Contact your Empire Comfort Systems Dealer for available liner.
FBB21 Blower, Auto Variable-Speed - Twin
DFF50FPD Decorative Front, Forged Iron Frame, Distressed Pewter
DFF50RPD Decorative Arch Insert, Forged Iron, Distressed Pewter
DFF50CPD
Decorative Rectangle Insert, Forged Iron, Distressed Pewter (Requires DFF50FPD)
DCA1ABL Andirons, Black
Model Number CONVERSION KITS
Description
38226 Conversion Kit, IP System Natural to Propane
38227 Conversion Kit, IP System Propane to Natural Gas
LOG SETS
Model Number Description
LS50TINF Log Set for TruFlame Insert, Fiber - Traditional - Charred
NOTE: A liner kit and log set must be purchased and installed in order to operate the unit.

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FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS
INDEX LETTER DIMENSION DESCRIPTION DIMENSION IN INCHES
A The maximum height of replace face 47-3/4
BThe maximum width of the replace face 58
C The maximum depth of the replace 24
D The height of the replace opening 41-1/2
E The width of the replace opening 51
F The interior depth of the replace 19-1/4
G The rear exterior width of the replace 36-3/16
HThe height to the replace standoffs N/A
I Width from the left side to the centerline of vent 21
JDepth from back to centerline of top vent 10
KHeight from the bottom to the gas line opening 12-1/4
LDepth from the front to gas line opening 19-3/4
M Depth from rear to gas line opening 4-3/8
N Glass height 36-9/16
O Glass width 47-3/8
PDepth from front to centerline of vent 14
QDistance from oor to replace opening 1-1/2
R Height from oor to vent collar 48-11/16
N/A - Not applicable for this unit.
Figure 1

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BLOWER INSTALLATION
Bench Installation
1. Remove Blower Access Panels. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
2. Place Blowers onto blower brackets. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
3. Bend tab as shown in Figure 4 and secure with
(2) screws.
HAND BEND
TAB INWARD
HAND BEND
TAB INWARD
Figure 4
4. Remove protective connectors on Wire Assembly from
replace and discard. Connect Wire Harness to both blowers
and the other end to the Wire Assembly supplied with the
replace. See Figure 5.
TO WIRE ASSEMBLY
(MODULE)
TO WIRE ASSEMBLY
(MODULE)
Figure 5
5. Replace Blower Access Panels removed in step 1.
See Figure 1.
Installation After Placement of Unit in Wall
1. Remove the following items. See Figure 6.
• Screen barrier (See Homeowner’s Manual, Maintenance
and Service).
• Glass Frame Assembly (See Homeowner’s Manual,
Maintenance and Service).
• Liners (See separate liner instruction document).
Figure 6
2. Remove front and rear burner. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
CAUTION
Sharp edges. Use protective gloves when installing.