Empire DVLXG55B Assembly instructions

INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE
BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL
COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
TOUCH GLASS.
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.
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 flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
-What to do if you smell gas:
• Do not try to light the 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
fire department.
-Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, srevice agency, or the gas supplier.
DIRECT VENT ZERO
CLEARANCE GAS FIREPLACE
HEATER MODEL:
DVLXG55B/DVLXG55S
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
certified kit is used.
www.nficertified.org
We suggest that our
gas hearth products be
installed and serviced by
professionals who are
certified in the U.S. by
the National Fireplace
Institute (NFI) as NFI Gas
Specialists.
WARNING
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A. This appliance must be lighted with the remote
control. When lighting the pilot, follow these
instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell around the
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to
the floor because some gas is heavier than air and
will settle on the floor.
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
neighbours phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you can not reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
C. Use only the remote control to operate the
valve. Never use tools. If the valve does not
operate, don’t try to repair it; call a qualified
service technician. Force or attempted repair
may result in fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has
been underwater. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the appliance and
to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been underwater.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.
2. Turn OFF electric power to the appliance.
3. Ensure that the gas shut-o valve is in the
“ON” position.
4. Wait ten minutes. Then smell for gas, including
near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B”
in the safety information above on this page. If
you do not smell gas, go to the next step.
5. Turn ON electric power to the appliance.
6. Use the remote to turn your fire on. If the
pilot does not light within 60 seconds, stop and
go back to step 5.
7. If the burner or pilot does not operate
properly after several tries, turn the gas shut-
o valve to the “OFF” position and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
8. Operation of the fire is controlled by a man-
ual on/o switch or a hand held remote control.
Refer to remote instructions for detailed
operation information.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO FIREPLACE
1. Turn o all electrical power to the appliance if
service is to be performed (if applicable).
2. Turn gas shut o valve to “OFF” position.
Flame Sensor Pilot
Electrode
OFF ON
SHUT-OFF VALVE
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage,
personal injury, or loss of life.
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TEMPERATURE INDICATION DISPLAY
Room Temperature
Set Temperature
With the system in the “OFF” position, press the Thermostat Button and the Mode Button at the
same time. Look at the LCD screen on the transmitter to verify that a °C or °F is visible to the right
of the Room Temperature display.
TURN ON THE APPLIANCE
With the system OFF, press the ON/OFF Button on the Transmitter. The Transmitter display
will show some other active Icons on the screen. At the same time the Receiver will activate the
appliance. A single “beep” from the Receiver will confirm reception of the command.
This appliance comes equipped with a hot air circulating fan. The fan speed is linked to the height of
the flames and cannot be adjusted manually.
ON/OFF Key
Thermostat Key
UP/DOWN Arrow Key
Mode Key
Split Flow (not used)
Aux On (not used)
CPI Mode (not used)
Room Temperature
Dimmer On (not used)
Thermostat OFF/
ON/SMART
Set Point
Temperature/Level/State
Flame On
Room Fan
Transmission
Key Lock
Low Battery Alarm
REMOTE FUNCTIONS
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SMART THERMOSTAT
The Smart Thermostat function adjusts the flame height in accordance to the dierence between the
set point temperature and the actual room temperatures. As the room temperature gets closer to
the set point the Smart Function will modulate the flame down. To activate this function, press the
Thermostat Button until the word “SMART’ appears to the right of the temperature bulb graphic.
To adjust the set temperature, press the Up or Down Arrow Buttons until the desired set
temperature is displayed on the LCD screen of the Transmitter.
NOTICE: When Smart Thermostat is activated, manual flame height adjustment is disabled.
Room Temperature
Set Temperature
Room Temperature
Set Temperature
TURN OFF THE APPLIANCE
With the system ON, press the ON/OFF Button on the Transmitter. The Transmitter LCD display
will only show the room temperature. At the same time the Receiver will turn o the appliance. A
single “beep” from the Receiver confirms reception of the command.
Room Temperature
Set Temperature
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ROOM THERMOSTAT
Room Temperature
Set Temperature
The remote control can operate as a room thermostat. The thermostat can be set to a desired
temperature to control the comfort level in a room. To activate this function, press the Thermostat
Button. The LCD display on the transmitter will change to show that the room thermostat is “ON”
and the set temperature is now displayed. To adjust the set temperature, press the Up or Down
Arrow Buttons until the desired set temperature is displayed on the LCD screen of the Transmitter,
as shown below.
BUTTON LOCK
This function will lock the Buttons to avoid unsupervised operation. To activate this function, press
the MODE and UP Buttons at the same time.
To deactivate this function, press the MODE and UP Buttons at the same time.
Room Temperature
Set Temperature
LOW BATTERY POWER DETECTION
The life span of the remote control batteries depends on various factors: quality of the batteries used,
the number of ignitions of the appliance, the number of changes to the room thermostat set point,
etc.
When the transmitter batteries are low, an Icon will appear on the LCD display of the transmitter
before all battery power is lost. When the batteries are replaced this Icon will disappear.
Room Temperature
Set Temperature
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NOTICE: It is normal for steel appliances to
make expansion/ contraction noises as they heat
up or cool down. Similar noises are found with
your furnace or car engine.
It is normal for your gas fireplace to give o some
odor the first time it is burned. This is due to the
curing of the paint and any oil from the manufac-
turing process. If odor becomes oensive, open
windows.
Burn the fireplace for at least six hours the first
time you use it.
NOTICE: Turn o the gas before servicing
appliance.
Have a qualified service person perform the
following (inspections) at the beginning of each
heating season:
• Check Vent System
Inspect the fireplace and venting system
before initial use and at least annually.
Inspect the external vent cap on a regular
basis to make sure no debris is interferes
with the air flow.
• Clean Burner and Control Compartment
Keep the control compartment, logs, and
burner areas surrounding the logs clean
by vacuuming or brushing at least twice
a year.
• Cleaning Procedure
1. Turn o pilot flame using your remote.
Allow the fireplace to cool completely.
2. Remove outer and inner glass.
3. Remove all logs and coals. Place them in a
safe location.
4. Vacuum burner compartment.
5. Replace glowing embers, logs, and coals.
6. Re-install inner and outer glass.
7. Ignite pilot.
8. Operate the pilot burner. If it appears
abnormal contact your dealer for service.
Clean the glass periodically. We recommend gas fireplace glass cleaner.
Contact your dealer in regards to servicing of the fireplace.
During start-up, condensation forms on the inside of the glass causing lint, dust and other airborne
particles to cling to the glass. Also initial paint curing may deposit a film on the glass. Allow the
fireplace to cool and then clean the glass two or three times with gas fireplace glass cleaner or a
non-abrasive household cleaner and warm water. After that, clean the glass two or three times
during each heating season or more often if necessary.
CLEANING THE GLASS
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Clean glass with cleaner designed for fireplaces.
Do not use Ammonia based or abrasive cleaners on glass. Do not attempt to clean glass when
glass is hot.
WARNING
Do not operate the appliance with the glass removed, cracked, or broken.
WARNING
1. Avoid breaking the glass.
2. Do not operate this appliance without the glass or with broken glass. Have a qualified
service person replace damaged glass and gasket using materials specified by Empire
Comfort Systems.
3. Do not abuse or strike the glass.
4. The use of substitute glass will void all product warranties.
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If any of the original wire supplied with this unit must be replaced, order from an Empire dealer.
WIRING
1. Press remote sync button on the fireplace. (Black button)
2. Press the ON button on remote transmitter. An audible four beeps will be heard.
3. Should the SIT controller be replaced with a brand new controller then it may be nessecary to
hold down the GREEN button throughout the whole pairing proceedure above.
PAIRING THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER
1. Locate the cover on the base of the remote transmitter.
2. Remove the cover and replace existing batteries with three AAA batteries.
3. Replace cover.
REPLACE BATTERIES IN REMOTE TRANSMITTER
Black Sync Button
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• This fireplace must be installed and serviced
by your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Other than cleaning the glass,
there are no userserviceable components.
• Keep the area around the fireplace clean
and free of debris. This fireplace requires
an unimpeded flow of air to circulate warm
air. Do not place objects on or around the
fireplace that may restrict air flow.
• Keep the area around the fireplace free of
combustible materials - including drapery,
upholstered furniture, paper, boxes, and
clothing. Never hang stockings or cards
above the fireplace.
• Never operate the fireplace with the glass
front removed or damaged. Any part
removed for cleaning or servicing must be
replaced prior to operating the fireplace.
• The fireplace gets hot during operation and
may remain hot for an hour after use. When
operated by thermostat, the fireplace will
turn on and o automatically.
• This fireplace may become hot enough to
burn skin and ignite clothing after prolonged
contact. To prevent injury, alert people in
your home - especially children - to the
hazards of high surface temperatures and
warn them to stay away from the fireplace.
• Supervise children whenever the fireplace
is hot. Young children and others may be
susceptible to accidental contract burns.
Have your dealer install a physical barrier
if there are at-risk individuals in your
home. To restrict access to a fireplace or
stove, install an adjustable safety gate to
keep toddlers, young children, and other
at-risk individuals out of the room and
away from hot surfaces.
• The vent cap, located on the outside of
your home, will also become very hot.
Alert everyone, adults and children, to
stay clear and avoid touching the vent
cap. Keep the area around the vent cap
clear of combustibles, including shrubs
and trees.
• Do not use this fireplace if any part
has been underwater. Have a qualified
technician inspect the fireplace
and replace any part that has been
underwater. In the event of a natural
disaster (tornado, earthquake, fire, etc.)
have a qualified technician inspect the
fireplace for damage or potential gas
leaks. Repair or replace any damaged
components before operating this
fireplace.
• Never burn solid fuels such as wood, coal,
paper or cardboard in this fireplace.
FOR THE HOMEOWNER
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ANNUAL INSPECTION
• Have the fireplace inspected annually before
use.
• More frequent inspection and cleaning may
be required if the fireplace is installed in
an area exposed to pet hair or dust, or to
excessive lint from new carpeting or bedding
materials.
During the annual checkup, the technician will:
• Inspect the pilot (flame safety system) and
burner(s) for proper operation and replace
any damaged parts.
• Check the glass and gasket for proper seal.
• Vacuum and clean any foreign debris in the
firebox that is not supposed to be there.
• Clean Glass with a suitable fireplace glass
cleaner. Abrasive cleaners must not be used.
Be careful not to scratch the glass when
cleaning.
• Check the barrier for fit and structural
integrity.
• Check all latches or other door retention
components for proper operation,
tension, and relief mechanisms are free
from obstructions.
• Inspect the log set (if applicable) and
decorative media (if applicable) for debris
or damage.
• Freshen up the glowing embers if
applicable.
• Replace batteries in the remote
transmitter and receiver if applicable.
• Inspect the venting and vent termination
cap for damage, corrosion, sooting, or
obstruction and correct if present.
• In addition, clean and inspect the fireplace
following any remodeling work in your
home.
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Propane is a flammable gas which can cause fires
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.
PROPANE GAS WARNING ODOR
If a gas leak happens, you should be able to
smell the gas because of the odorant put in
the Propane Gas. That’s your signal to go into
immediate action!
• 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.
• Propane 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 firefighters declare them to be
safe.
• Use your neighbor’s phone and call a trained
Propane Gas service person and the fire
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 firefighters
check for escaped gas. Have them air out
the area before you return. Properly trained
Propane Gas service people should repair
the leak, then check and relight the gas
appliance for you.
NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE
Some people cannot smell well. Some people
cannot smell the odor of the chemical put into
the gas. You must find out if you can smell the
odorant in propane.
Smoking can decrease your ability to smell.
Being around an odor for a time can aect
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 Propane 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 filter
the odorant. Odorants in Propane 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.
Propane Gas may stratify in a closed area, and
the odor intensity could vary at dierent 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.
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SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER
• Learn to recognize the odor of Propane Gas.
Your local Propane Gas Dealer can give you
a “Scratch and Sni” pamphlet. Use it to
find out what the propane odor smells like.
If you suspect that your Propane Gas has a
weak or abnormal odor, call your Propane
Gas Dealer.
• If you are not qualified, do not light pilot
lights, perform service, or make adjustments
to appliances on the Propane Gas system.
If you are qualified, consciously think about
the odor of Propane 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
Propane 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 Propane 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 filled and
allowed to set too long before refilling.
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 sni test of
the gas is advisable. If you have any question
about the gas odor, call your Propane Gas
Dealer. A periodic sni test of the Propane
Gas is a good safety measure under any
condition.
If, at any time, you do not smell the Propane
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 Propane Gas.
• If you experience a complete “gas out,” (the
container is under no vapor pressure),
turn the tank valve o immediately. If the
container valve is left on, the container
may draw in some air through openings
such as pilot light orifices. 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 o at the container before
it goes completely empty or having it
refilled before it is completely empty.
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Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the
periods specified below. Hearth products must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and operated
safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not
transferable. All warranty repairs must be accomplished by a qualified gas appliance technician.
Limited Lifetime Parts Warranty- Combustion Chamber, Heat Exchanger, and Factory-Installed Glass
If the combustion chamber, heat exchanger (see parts list) or factory-installed glass fails because of defective
workmanship or material, Empire will repair or replace at Empire’s option.
Limited Three-Year Parts Warranty- All Other Components
(Except Remote Controls, Thermostats, Accessories and Replacement Parts)
Should any part fail because of defective workmanship or material within three years from the date of purchase, Empire
will repair or replace at Empire’s option.
Limited One-Year Parts Warranty- Remote Controls, Thermostats, Lighting System, Accessories, and Parts
Should any remote control, thermostat, lighting system, accessory, or other part fail because of defective workmanship
within one year from the date of purchase, Empire will repair or replace at Empire’s option.
Duties of the Owner
The appliance must be installed by a qualified installer and operated in accordance with the instructions furnished with
the appliance.
A bill of sale, canceled check, or payment record should be kept to verify purchase date and establish warranty period.
Ready access to the appliance for service.
What Is Not Covered
Damages that might result from the use, misuse, or improper installation of this appliance. Travel, diagnostic costs
and freight charges on warranted parts to and from the factory. Claims that do not involve defective workmanship or
materials.
Unauthorized service or parts replacements.
Removal and reinstallation cost.
Inoperable due to improper or lack of maintenance.
How To Get Service
To make a claim under this warranty, please have your receipt available and contact your installing dealer. Provide the
dealer with the model number, serial number, type of gas, and purchase verification. The installing dealer is responsible
for providing service and will contact the factory to initiate any warranted parts replacements. Empire will make
replacement parts available at the factory. Shipping expenses are not covered.
If, after contacting your Empire dealer, service received has not been satisfactory, contact: Consumer Relations
Department, Empire Comfort Systems Inc., PO Box 529, Belleville, Illinois 62222, or send an e-mail to info@
empirecomfort.com with “Consumer Relations” in the subject line.
Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for
the periods specified below. Hearth products must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and
operated safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual. This warranty applies to the original purchaser
only and is not transferable. All warranty repairs must be accomplished by a qualified gas appliance technician.
Your Rights Under State Law
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
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