White Mountain Hearth DVCX36NAT Installation Instructions Manual

Direct vent zero clearance gas fireplace heater with multifunction remote (mf)

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If not installed, operated and maintained in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's instructions,
this product could expose you to substances in
fuel or from fuel combustion which can cause
death or serious illness.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death or
property damage.
mable 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,
— Installation and service must be per-
agency or the gas supplier.
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.
Note: Barrier required, but may be sold separately.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING
WARNING
HOT GLASS
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER
ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
DIRECT VENT ZERO CLEARANCE
GAS FIREPLACE HEATER
MULTIFUNCTION REMOTE (MF)
-
MH30033
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
WILL
GLASS
MODEL SERIES:
DVCX(36,42)FP91(N,P)-1
GAS-FIRED
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. DIRECT VENT ZERO CLEARANCE WARNING GAS FIREPLACE HEATER If not installed, operated and maintained in ac- cordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, MODEL SERIES: this product could expose you to substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which can cause...
  • Page 2 BEFORE YOU START Read the safety information on Pages 60 - 61. If located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, please note the special requirements on Page 62. Where are you going to install the unit? See Page 14. Frame the opening. See Page 15. Install the gas lines.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE CARTON CONTENTS ..............................4 INTRODUCTION ................................5 SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 6 HARDWARE PACKAGE .............................. 7 ACCESSORIES ................................7 FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS ............................8 CLEARANCES ................................ 9-10 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ............................10 VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES ........................11 VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES ........................12 GAS SUPPLY ................................
  • Page 4: Carton Contents

    CARTON CONTENTS INDEX DESCRIPTION NUMBER SUPPLIED Rock Wool Receptical Cover Receptical Flue Restrictor Assembly - NAT or LP Hardware Pack AA Battery AAA Battery Remote Not Shown Log Set (see Page 32) 1 set Not Shown Fireplace Not Shown Accessory Sheet Not Shown Product Registration Card See Parts Lists on Pages 52 - 55 for ordering replacement parts.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Instructions to Installer The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54* Natural Gas and Propane Installation installation.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DVCX36NAT DVCX36LP DVCX42NAT DVCX42LP Input BTU/Hr Maximum 37,000 34,000 40,000 36,000 Input BTU/Hr Minimum 26,000 27,000 27,000 29,000 KWH (Maximum) 10.84 9.96 11.72 10.55 KWH (Minimum) 7.62 7.91 7.91 47 / 42 58 / 1.45 44 / 40 57 / 1.45...
  • Page 7: Hardware Package

    HARDWARE PACKAGE HEX HEAD SCREW 10 X 1/2 ACCESSORIES The following parts can be obtained from your Empire Comfort Systems dealer. Contact your Empire Dealer for more accessory options. If you need additional information beyond what your dealer can furnish, contact Empire Comfort Systems Inc., 918 Freeburg Ave., Bel- leville, Illinois 62220-2623.
  • Page 8: Fireplace Dimensions

    FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS (in inches) INDEX DIMENSION DESCRIPTION LETTER DVCX36FP DVCX42FP 41-7/8 41-7/8 42-1/4 46-1/4 22-1/16 22-1/16 27-1/2 27-1/2 35-9/16 39-15/16 15-1/4 15-1/4 28-3/8 32-3/8 42-1/8 42-1/8 Width from the left side of the box to the centerline of vent 19-1/8 23-1/8 Depth from back of box to centerline of top vent...
  • Page 9: Clearances

    CLEARANCES Mantel Chart Clearance to Combustibles Back Stand-off 0" (0 mm) Side Stand-off 0" (0 mm) Floor 0" (0 mm) Top Stand-off 0" (0 mm) Top Framing Edge SEE MANTEL CHART FOR MAXIMUM MANTEL DEPTH 2" x 4" HEADER SEE MANTEL CHART STAND-OFF FOR MINIMUM HEIGHT 3”...
  • Page 10: Combustible Material

    CLEARANCES WARNING sion or other electrical appliance installed above it. Television Considerations TV manufacturers recommend against placing their products near a heat source. tems accepts no responsibility for damage or injuries. Follow the television manufacturer’s installation instructions, including any recommendations regarding proximity to heat sources. Figure 3 let it cool completely before servicing or touching any buttons on the TV.
  • Page 11: Vent Termination Clearances

    VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES Termination clearance for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Figure 7 Vertical Sidewall Installations The graph showing the relationship between vertical and horizontal Important! Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combustible side wall venting will help to determine the various vent lengths materials is 3 inches (76 mm) on top, and 1 inch (25 mm) on bottom allowable.
  • Page 12: Vent Termination Clearances

    VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES Canadian Installations1 US Installations2 Canadian Installations1 US Installations2 A= Clearance above grade, 12 in (30 cm) 12 in (30cm) I= Clearance to service veranda, porch, deck, or regulator vent outlet 3 ft (91 cm) 6 ft balcony B= Clearance to window or 6 in (15 cm) for appli- 6 in (15 cm) for appli-...
  • Page 13: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY The gas pipeline can be brought in through the right or left side of the appliance. Consult the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI be disconnected from piping at inlet of control valve and pipe Z223.1 CAN/CGA-B149 (.1 or .2) installation code. capped or plugged for pressure test.
  • Page 14: Locating Fireplace

    LOCATING FIREPLACE Note: Island and Room Divider installation is possible as long as the horizontal portion of the vent system does not exceed 20 feet with a minimum vertical run of 8 feet. See details in Venting Section. Note: When installing this appliance against an exterior wall, insulate to applicable insulation codes. When you install your Direct Vent Fireplace in Room divider or Flat on wall corner positions, a minimum of 6 inches clearance must be maintained from the perpendicular wall and the front edge of the appliance.
  • Page 15: Installation

    INSTALLATION Framing Framing and Finishing Choose unit location. in place. Framing should be positioned to accommodate wall be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber. The framing headers may rest on Figure 13 for minimum framing to suit facing material (adjustable to 1/2, 5/8 or 3/4-inch depths). dimensions.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION (continued) Vent Pipe Clearance Note: Maintain two inches of clearance around vertical vent pipe See Figure 16. For horizontal vent, maintain a minimum one-inch clearance to the bottom and sides of the vent, and three-inch clearance to combustibles above the vent pipe. See Figure 17. NOTE: Figure 18 - Flush Wall Installation Figure 16...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION (continued) Attention: Cold climate installation recommendation: When installing this unit against a non-insulated exterior wall, the outer walls should be insulated to conform to applicable codes. at 300 degrees F, or tile/stone over the joint. Vent Runs certain components before the appliance is completely positioned and installed.
  • Page 18: Installation

    INSTALLATION (continued) VERTICAL, 90 DEGREE ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALL (12 inch minimum rise before elbow) Attach to insulation box as shown in Figure 26. Figure 26 (vent pipe removed for clarity) Dimensions (in inches) 14 to 15-1/2 4-3/4 to 6-1/4 17 to 18-1/2 4-3/4 to 9-1/4 20 to 21-1/2...
  • Page 19: Vent System Identification

    VENT SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION Begin the vent system installation by selecting the type of venting to be installed and the path that it will take. Verify that clearances verify the size is the same. are met throughout the path of the venting system. NOTICE: All outer connection joints must be sealed with aluminum Determine how the vent system will be terminated out the side of the house or through the roof.
  • Page 20: Venting Fireplace

    VENTING FIREPLACE The minimum hole location dimensions for through the wall CAUTION horizontal installations with a 90 degree elbow and 12 inch rise use for horizontally terminated units. Incorrect usage may cause sooting. Figures 28 and 29 shows the location and recommended open- ticular installation.
  • Page 21 VENTING FIREPLACE Positioning the Fireplace Below Grade Installation Determine the exact position of the appliance so the direct-vent When it is not possible to meet the required vent termination termination will be centered (if possible) between two studs. This clearances of 12 inches (305 mm) above grade level, a snorkel kit is will avoid any extra framing.
  • Page 22: Venting Fireplace

    VENTING FIREPLACE VENTING GRAPH (Dimensions in Feet) To Use the Vent Graph Determine the height of the center of the horizontal vent pipe. Using this dimension on the Sidewall Vent Graph, locate the point it intersects with the slanted graph line. From the point of this intersection, draw a vertical line to the bottom of the graph.
  • Page 23: Top Vent - Horizontal Termination

    TOP VENT - HORIZONTAL TERMINATION Two 90 Elbows One 90 Elbow INSTALLED Note: Subtract 3 feet from the total horizontal measurement for VERTICALLY zontally. INSTALLED 1’ HORIZONTALLY MINIMUM 1’ MININUM TO BOTTOM OF UNIT EXAMPLE VENT RUNS INITIAL PIPE A (Vertical) B (Horizontal) LENGTH 2’...
  • Page 24: Top Vent - Vertical Termination

    TOP VENT - VERTICAL TERMINATION No Elbows Three 90 Elbows Note: Subtract 3ft (914 mm) from the total horizontal measure- bow installed horizontally. Index Dimensions Letter Maximum Minimum 40 ft 10 ft Figure 38 Two 90 Elbows Dimensions (in Feet) MIN.
  • Page 25: Vertical Termination

    VERTICAL TERMINATION General Maintenance Locate and mark the center point of the vent pipe using a nail on Inspect venting system semi-annually as follows: the underside of the roof. Drive the nail through the center point. 1. Check for corrosion areas of the venting system exposed to Mark the outline of the roof hole around this center point.
  • Page 26: Vertical Termination

    VERTICAL TERMINATION (continued) Installing the Vent System in a Chase Vertical Through the Roof Applications A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the gas Your Gas Fireplace has been approved for: appliance and/or its vent system. Vertical vent runs on the outside of a) Vertical installations up to 40 feet in height.
  • Page 27: Framing And Finishing

    FRAMING AND FINISHING Installing Support Brackets NAILS, 4 REQUIRED Install a horizontal pipe support used for each 3 feet of horizontal run to framing members. Allow 3 inch clearance to combustibles above 8 inch diameter pipe and elbows and 1 inch clearance on both sides and bottom.
  • Page 28 FRAMING AND FINISHING (continued) Vertical Firestops Vertical runs of this system which pass through ceilings require which the vent passes. Position a plumb bob directly over the center of the vertical vent component and mark the ceiling to establish the center point of the vent.
  • Page 29: Dvvk-5F Flex Vent Instructions

    DVVK-5F FLEX VENT INSTRUCTIONS The DVVK-5F FLEX VENT KIT includes the following compo- nents: • (1) Horizontal Termination Cap • (1) Wall Firestop/Thimble Assembly • Hardware pack that includes band clamps and screws Maintain at least ½-inch rise for every 12 inches of vent run. CAUTION •...
  • Page 30 DVVK-5F FLEX VENT INSTRUCTIONS Prior to making the vent connections, apply high temperature with the band clamps provided. Note: the flue pipe end without the adapter is to be installed to the Termination Cap. 10. Apply sealant to the outside of the flue pipe adapter and connect to the flex flue pipe.
  • Page 31: Liner Placement

    LINER PLACEMENT logs. Refer to the instructions that came with your Liner for proper installation. GLOWING EMBERS performance. If you mix in platinum embers (for a distinctive glow), remove a like amount of embers from the kit supplied with the piece to maximize the glow.
  • Page 32: Log Identification

    LOG IDENTIFICATION Part Number Front View Top View & Description 34204 Front Right Log (A) 34203 Center Left Log (B) 34202 Front Left Log (C) 34207 Left Log (D) 34208 Center Right Log (E) 34209 Center Log (F) 34210 Rear Log (G) 34205 Right Log (H) 34206...
  • Page 33: Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT Place Front Right Log (A) onto Burner Pins 1 and 2. Burner Pin Layout Note: Ember material not shown for clarity. 35362-3-1015 Page 33...
  • Page 34 LOG PLACEMENT Place Center Left Log (B) onto Burner Pins 3 and 4. Burner Pin Layout Note: Ember material not shown for clarity. Page 34 35362-3-1015...
  • Page 35 LOG PLACEMENT Place Front Left Log (C) onto Right Pin on (B) Log. Note: Ember material not shown for clarity. 35362-3-1015 Page 35...
  • Page 36 LOG PLACEMENT Place Left Log (D) onto Left Pin on (B) Log. Burner Pin Layout Note: Ember material not shown for clarity. Page 36 35362-3-1015...
  • Page 37 LOG PLACEMENT Place Center Right Log (E) onto Burner Pin 5 and onto (A) Log. Note: Ember material not shown for clarity. 35362-3-1015 Page 37...
  • Page 38 LOG PLACEMENT Place Center Log (F) onto Burner Pin 6 and Pin on (E) Log. Burner Pin Layout Note: Ember material not shown for clarity. Page 38 35362-3-1015...
  • Page 39 LOG PLACEMENT Place Rear Log (G) onto Burner Pin 7 and Pin on (F) Log. Note: Ember material not shown for clarity. 35362-3-1015 Page 39...
  • Page 40 LOG PLACEMENT Place Right Log (H) onto Pins on (E) Log and (F) Log. Note: Ember material not shown for clarity. Page 40 35362-3-1015...
  • Page 41 LOG PLACEMENT Place Chunk Log (I) onto Burner Pin 8 as shown. Burner Pin Layout Note: Ember material not shown for clarity. 35362-3-1015 Page 41...
  • Page 42 LOG PLACEMENT Completed Logset Burner Pin Layout Note: Ember material not shown for clarity. Page 42 35362-3-1015...
  • Page 43: Lighting Instructions

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which au- Follow the gas supplier's instructions. tomatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand, use the remote control.
  • Page 44: Ipi System Wiring Diagram

    IPI SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM If any of the original wire as supplied with this unit must be CAUTION replaced, it must be replaced with equivalent gauge and tem- Do not operate the appliance with glass panel removed, perature rated wire. cracked or broken.
  • Page 45: Remote Control Operation Instructions

    REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE: ON/OFF rocker switch must be ON for the remote to operate. Blue LCD display Features: Main Burner ON/OFF ON/OFF Button Choice of standing or intermittent pilot THERMOSTAT Button Thermostat or Smart thermostat functions UP/DOWN Arrow Button On/Off relay* MODE Button Comfort Fan speed modulation (6 levels)
  • Page 46 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Initializing the System for the First Time Turn the Appliance ON and OFF Install the three AAA type batteries in the Transmitter battery With the system OFF, press the ON/OFF key on the Trans- bay located on the base of the Transmitter (back side). See mitter.
  • Page 47 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Remote Flame Control appliance, pressing the DOWN ARROW key once will reduce the pressed. If the UP ARROW key is pressed while the system is ON but the Figure 64 - Flame Level Maximum Thermostat Transmitter Operation The Remote Control can operate as a room thermostat.
  • Page 48 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SMART Thermostat Operation Fan Speed Control dance with the difference between the set point temperature and The fan speed can be adjusted through six speeds. the actual room temperatures. To activate this function, use the MODE key (Figure 57a) to index to the fan control icon.
  • Page 49 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Accent Light Control Continuous Pilot/Intermittent Pilot (CPI/IPI) Selection The light function controls the light by the dimmable light control. (Figure To activate this function, use the Mode Button (Figure 57a) to 57a) to index to the CPI mode icon. See Figures 72 and 73. index to the Light icon.
  • Page 50 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Key Lock Using Without a Remote Control This function will lock the keys to avoid unsupervised operation. Remove the decorative front and outer surround to access the module. With the ON/OFF rocker switch in the ON position, press To activate this function, press MODE and UP keys at the same with SW1 button on the module.
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  • Page 52: Intermittent Pilot Parts View

    PARTS VIEW INTERMITTENT PILOT Page 52 35362-3-1015...
  • Page 53: Intermittent Pilot Parts List

    PARTS LIST INTERMITTENT PILOT PART NO. INDEX NO. DESCRIPTION DVCX36 DVCX42 R11585 R11585 PILOT ASSEMBLY, NAT R11586 R11586 PILOT ASSEMBLY, LPG 33633 33633 THERMOCOUPLE SHIELD 34003 34003 BURNER REAR WELDED ASSEMBLY 34004 34004 BURNER FRONT WELDED ASSEMBLY R10602 R10602 VENTURI GASKET (QTY. 2) R10432 R10432 VENTURI (QTY.
  • Page 54: Fireplace - All Units Parts View

    FIREPLACE - ALL UNITS PARTS VIEW Page 54 35362-3-1015...
  • Page 55: Fireplace - All Units Parts List

    FIREPLACE - ALL UNITS PARTS LIST PART NUMBER INDEX NO. DESCRIPTION DVCX36 DVCX42 R11935 R11935 INSULATION TOP, CENTER 34050 34051 OUTER WRAPPER TOP ASSEMBLY 34054 34054 FLUE RESTRICTOR ASSEMBLY - NAT 34062 34062 FLUE RESTRICTOR ASSEMBLY - LPG R7567 R7567 INLET VENT ADAPTER, 8 R7573 R7573...
  • Page 56: Maintenance And Service

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE General Glass Information NOTE It is normal for steel appliances to make expansion and/or WARNING contraction noise during the start-up or cool-down cycle. Do not operate appliance with the glass front removed, Similar noises are found with your furnace heat exchanger cracked or broken.
  • Page 57: Maintenance And Service

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Glass & Barrier Removal Remove the lower panel. Lift off and remove the barrier screen. Remove glass frame. Glass & Barrier Replacement Replace the barrier screen. Attach lower panel. GLASS FRAME CLAMPS Figure 78 Figure 76 Figure 79 Figure 77 35362-3-1015 Page 57...
  • Page 58: Control System Troubleshooting

    CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING If the IFC is signaling lock out: The Verify the electrical connections’ integrity and board should be unlocked to make sure they are in accordance with the relevant reinitiate a pilot flame ignition (for Is the IFC board in system wiring diagram.
  • Page 59: Control System Troubleshooting

    CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Replace IFC board. Main burner lights when the pilot only Replace the gas valve. should light. Verify the pilot flame fully engulfs the tip of the sense electrode. If not, replace the pilot assembly. Replace the pilot assembly. Carefully clean the electrical connections of the sense cable and the IFC board sense cable connection.
  • Page 60: Important Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 61: Safety Information For Users Of Lp Gas

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP GAS its odor intensity. LP-Gas may stratify in a closed area, and the odor intensity less and colorless. You may not know all the following could vary at different levels. Since it is heavier than air, there safety precautions which can protect both you and your may be more odor at lower levels.
  • Page 62: Requirements For Massachusetts

    REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a whole or in part for residential purposes, including those minimum height of eight feet above grade directly in line owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the with the exhaust vent termination for the horizontally...
  • Page 63: Master Parts Distributor List

    MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST To Order Parts Under Warranty, please contact your local Empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.empirecomfort. com. To provide warranty service, your dealer will need your name and address, purchase date and serial number, and the nature of the problem with the unit.
  • Page 64: Warranty

    WARRANTY Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods speci- the instructions in the owner’s manual. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable. All warranty repairs Limited Lifetime Parts Warranty –...

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