Empire Comfort Systems DVD32FP34N-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

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EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas
Fireplace Heater
Installer:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions
are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
— 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 any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas sup-
plier.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OWNER'S MANUAL
AND

DIRECT vENT

GAS FIREPLACE HEATER
FOR OEM INSTALLATION IN

MANUFACTURED HOMES

MODELS
DvD32FP34N-1
GAS-FIRED
UL FILE NO. MH30033
This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation
in a manufactured home (USA
home and must be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and the manufactured
home construction and safety standard, Title 24 CFR,
Part 3280 or Standard for Installation in Mobile Homes,
CAN/CSA Z240 MH.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of
gas indicated on the rating plate. A conversion kit is
supplied with the appliance.
WARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained
in accordance 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.
DvD36FP34N-1
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  • Page 1: Direct Vent

    Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas DIRECT vENT Fireplace Heater GAS FIREPLACE HEATER FOR OEM INSTALLATION IN MANUFACTURED HOMES MODELS DvD32FP34N-1 DvD36FP34N-1 GAS-FIRED UL FILE NO. MH30033 Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Important Safety Information ......................3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas .................... 4 Introduction (Certifications and Applications) ..................5 Specifications ............................ 6 Fireplace Dimensions ........................6 Clearances ............................7 Locating Fireplace ..........................7 Gas Supply ............................8 Rear Vent Conversion/Vent Systems ....................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Before enclosing the vent pipe assembly, operate the appliance to ensure it is venting properly. DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT GLASS FRONT PANEL INSTALLED • If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, • Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and tile or other combustible material other than wood proper operation.
  • Page 4: Safety Information For Users Of Lp Gas

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires with the members of your household. Someday when there and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and may not be a minute to lose, everyone’s safety will depend colorless. You may not know all the following safety precautions on knowing exactly what to do.
  • Page 5: Introduction (Certifications And Applications)

    • Modification of the fireplace or direct vent system. such work, familiar with all precautions required and has complied • Installation other than as instructed by Empire Comfort Systems, with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Inc.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS ADvD32 ADvD36 Input Btu/hr Maximum 18,000 20,000 Btu/hr Minimum (millivolt only) 14,000 14,000 KWH (Maximum) (Minimum) NAT. #46 (.081") 2.10 mm Orifice P-254 P-288 Air Shutter Opening 1/16"(1.6 mm) 1/16"(1.6 mm) NOTE: Air shutter settings are factory minimum settings. Some venting configurations may require minor air shutter adjustments for optimum performance.
  • Page 7: Clearances

    CLEARANCES Mantel Chart (Figure 3) Clearance to Combustibles Back 0" (0 mm) 12” (305mm) 10” (254mm) Side 0" (0 mm) Floor 0" (0 mm) MANTEL Top Stand-off 0" (0 mm) COMBUSTIBLE TRIM AND MANTELS 8” ALLOWED IN SHADED AREA Top Framing Edge 3"...
  • Page 8: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY Installing a New Main Gas Cock The gas pipeline can be brought in through the bottom right or left side of the appliance. Consult the current National Fuel Gas Code, Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock. ANSI Z223.1 CAN/CGA-B149 (.1 or .2) installation code.
  • Page 9: Rear Vent Conversion/Vent Systems

    REAR VENT CONVERSION VERTICAL VENTING HORIZONTAL VENTING Note: Discard insulation & retainer when venting off top of fireplace. INLET VENT Note : Discard insulation COVER PLATE & retainer when using vertical venting off back of fireplace. Note : It is recommended that the FLUE COVER PLATE flue cover plate tab be pulled outward prior to removal.
  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION Framing and Finishing 1. Choose unit location. 2. Frame in fireplace with a header across the top. It is important to allow for finished face when setting the depth of the frame. 3. Attach fireplace to frame using adjustable frame. Preset depth to suit facing material (adjustable to 1/2", 5/8"...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION (continued) Flush Mount Mantel Installation (Figure 10) Note: For finishing to top of fireplace, refer to Figure 12. The fireplace must extend 3/4" beyond finished wall surface when using a flush mount mantel. Refer to Figure 10 to locate nailing flanges on fireplace sides.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION (continued) Flush Wall Installation Attention: Cold climate installation recommendation: When FINISHED WALL installing this unit against a non-insulated exterior wall, it is recommended that the outer walls be insulated to conform to 3! OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL applicable insulation codes. FRONT TRIM OR NON- COMBUSTIBLE MA TERIAL vent Runs (Figures 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18)
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION (continued) HORIzONTAL ONLY, STRAIGHT OUT THE bACK CORNER INSTALLATION vERTICAL, 90° ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALL " A" PIPE LENGTH WALL FIRESTOP/ THIMBLE VENT VENT CAP WALL FIRESTOP/ THIMBLE "A" "B" 6" 5 1/8" to 6 1/2" Dim. ADVD32 ADVD36 9" 8 1/8" to 9 1/2" 36 1/8"...
  • Page 14: Venting Fireplace-Top Vent

    vENTING FIREPLACE - TOP Venting Graph (Dimensions in Feet) To Use the vent Graph (Figure 19) 1. 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. 2.
  • Page 15 vENTING FIREPLACE - TOP (continued) Firestop at Ceiling Level Firestop at Ceiling Level Figure 21 Figure 22 Examples of possible venting systems using two (2) 90° elbows. V is listed as minimum vertical dimensions and H1 + H2 is listed as total of maximum horizontal dimensions.
  • Page 16 vENTING FIREPLACE - TOP (continued) minimum CENTER OF ELBOW STRAIGHT OUT (MINIMUM) Figure 24 MINIMUM HOLE LOCATION DIMENSIONS FOR THROUGH MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL THE WALL HORIZONTAL INSTALLATIONS WITH 90 DEGREE RUN WITH NO VERTICAL ELBOW OFF TOP OF FIREPLACE RISE AND 90° ELBOW SEE FIGURE 19 ON PAGE 14 FOR PERMISSIBLE "H"...
  • Page 17 EXAMPLES - TOP vENT RUN 24” 24” MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Figure 27 Figure 26 Figure 28 26988-3-1012 Page 17...
  • Page 18: Venting Fireplace-Rear Vent

    vENTING FIREPLACE - REAR Venting Graph (Dimensions in Feet) To Use the vent Graph (Figure 29) 1. Determine the height of the center of the horizontal REAR EXIT - VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL TERMINATION vent pipe. Using this dimension on the Sidewall (DIMENSIONS IN FEET) Vent Graph, locate the point it intersects with the slanted graph line.
  • Page 19 EXAMPLES - REAR vENT RUN Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 ADVD32 24" ADVD36 24" Figure 32 Figure 30 Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 ADVD32 24" ADVD36 24" Figure 33 Figure 31 26988-3-1012 Page 19...
  • Page 20: Termination Clearances

    TERMINATION CLEARANCES Termination clearance for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Figure 34 Vertical Sidewall Installations Important! Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combustible materials is three (3") (76 mm) on top, and (1") (25 mm) on bottom and sides. Important! When vent termination exits through foundation less than 20"...
  • Page 21: Vent Clearances

    vENT CLEARANCES Figure 35 *Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building or [*12 inches (305 mm) minimum] the combustion air inlet to any other appliance [*12 inches (305 mm) minimum for appliances ≤ 100,000 Btuh (30 kW) clearance to window or door that may be opened [*12 inches (305 mm) minimum for appliances <...
  • Page 22: Vent System Identification

    (MAXIMUM OF THREE 90 ELBOWS) (MAXIMUM OF TWO 90 ELBOWS) Special venting Components (Simpson Duravent) See Empire Comfort Systems Retail Price List for Simpson Duravent part numbers and pricing. DV VENT KITS DVVK-4FV Vertical Flex Vent Kit 4" x 7"...
  • Page 23: Framing And Finishing

    FRAMING AND FINISHING Installing Support Brackets (Figure 37) A horizontal pipe support MUST BE used for each 3 feet of horizontal run. The pipe supports should be placed around the pipe and nailed in place to framing members. There MUST BE a 3 inch clearance to combustibles above 6 5/8 inch diameter pipe and elbows and 1 inch clearance on both sides and bottom of 6 5/8 inch pipe to combustibles on all horizontal pipe sections and elbows.
  • Page 24: Horizontal Termination

    FRAMING AND FINISHING (continued) Figure 39 Figure 41 See Horizontal Termination Page 24 and Vertical Termination Page 25-26. Figure 40 HORIZONTAL TERMINATION NOTE: Termination cap should pass through the wall firestop from the exterior of the building. Adjust the termination cap to its final exterior position on the building.
  • Page 25: Vertical Termination

    vERTICAL TERMINATION Locate and mark the center point of the venting pipe. Using a nail When terminating the vent cap near an exterior wall or overhang, on the underside of the roof and drive this nail through this center maintain minimum clearances as shown in Figure 44. point.
  • Page 26: Dvvk-4F Flex Vent

    vERTICAL TERMINATION (continued) Installation of Vertical Inlet baffle vertical Through the Roof Applications (Figure 46) The vertical inlet baffle is to be used only in a completely vertical vent Your Gas Fireplace has been approved for: installation. The vertical inlet baffle can be used when the vertical a) Vertical installations up to 40 feet in height.
  • Page 27 Flex venting can be installed either vertically or horizontally off of spacers. the DVD Series fireplaces. When installing a horizontal vent run Remove the 6-⅝" diameter vent collar from the fireplace. from top connections, maintain at least ½" rise for every 12" of vent Replace this collar with the 7"...
  • Page 28: Log Placement

    LOG PLACEMENT (5 LOG SET) Before you begin: if you are installing logs into the ADVD32 OR ADVD36 model then this fireplace is supplied with a set of five ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands! Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers.
  • Page 29: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 750 Millivolt System The OWNER should carefully read and follow these operating The standing pilot (750 millivolt system) is a continuous instructions at all times. Lower the door assembly to view the burning pilot. The pilot remains ON even when the main gas controls for the fireplace.
  • Page 30 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Installation of Remote Receiver STANDING PILOT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Place remote receiver on the floor of fireplace behind the louver as REMOTE/OFF/ON Switch far forward as possible. The fireplace is equipped with a REMOTE/OFF/ON switch. A wire harness is attached to the REMOTE/OFF/ON switch. The red, Attention: The Velcro loop and hook are not necessary in this black and green (wires) female push-ons attach to the REMOTE/ installation but can be used to secure remote receiver.
  • Page 31: Wiring Diagram-Standing Pilot

    STANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM (OPTIONAL) THERMOSTAT (OPTIONAL) WALL SWITCH Figure 51 26988-3-1012 Page 31...
  • Page 32: Lighting Instructions-Standing Pilot

    STANDING PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 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 off life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When ment. lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. B.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting-Standing Pilot

    STANDING PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING With proper installation and maintenance, your new Direct Vent Gas Fireplace will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experi- ence a problem, refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide below. This guide will assist a qualified service person in the diagnosis of problems and the corrective action to be taken.
  • Page 34: Maintenance And Service

    MAINTENANCE AND SERvICE PLEASE NOTE WARNING: Do not use abrasive cleaners on glass. Do not It is normal for appliances fabricated of steel to give off some attempt to clean glass when glass is hot. expansion and/or contraction noise during the start up or cool Glass Removal down cycle.
  • Page 35: Parts List

    PARTS LIST PART NO. PART NO. INDEX INDEX DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ADvD32 ADvD36 ADvD32 ADvD36 R-7654 R-7654 FLUE INSULATION FRBC FRBC REMOTE CONTROL & RECEIVER 17425 17425 FLUE INSULATION RETAINER R-7580 R-7537 BURNER TUBE R-7566 R-7566 INLET VENT ADAPTOR 17235 17235 LOG LOCATOR BRACKET R-7573 R-7573...
  • Page 36: Parts View

    PARTS vIEW Page 36 26988-3-1012...
  • Page 37: Gas Conversion Instructions

    FOR CONVERSION TO LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LP) GAS WARNING: This conversion kit is to be installed by an Empire Comfort Systems, Inc., distributor (or other qualified agency¹)*in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or property damage.
  • Page 38: Gas Conversion Instructions

    GAS CONvERSION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) FOR FIREPLACE MODEL: ADVD32FP34N, USE CONVERSION KIT PART NUMbER 19553 (Included with Fireplace) FOR FIREPLACE MODEL: ADVD36FP34N, USE CONVERSION KIT PART NUMbER 19554 (Included with Fireplace) INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONvERSION If fireplace is installed, turn OFF gas and electric supply to 15. To convert pilot orifice, pull top of pilot hood off to expose fireplace before making gas conversion. orifice. Remove top louver, grasp louver, lift and pull forward. 16.
  • Page 39: Variable Speed Blower Parts

    FBB4 vARIABLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION FBB4 BLOWER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE R7649 FAN CONTROL R4192 SPEED CONTROL KNOB R4186 SPEED CONTROL 110 VOLT AC JUNCTION BOX BLACK SWITCH WHITE GROUND SPEED CONTROL 26988-3-1012 Page 39...
  • Page 40: Junction Box Wiring Installation Instructions

    JUNCTION BOX WIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE BY A qUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, CITY AND STATE BUILDING CODES. BEFORE MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, MAKE SURE THAT MAIN POWER SUPPLY IS DISCONNECTED.
  • Page 41: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES The following accessory parts can be obtained from your American Hearth dealer. If you need additional information beyond what your dealer can furnish, contact Empire Comfort Systems Inc., Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave., Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623. Accessory Description Model Number Fan Kit This fan kit was designed to provide forced air flow.
  • Page 42: Master Parts Distributor List

    This list changes from time to time. For the current list, please click on the Master Parts button at www.empirecomfort. com. Please note: Master Parts Distributors are independent businesses that stock the most commonly ordered Original Equipment repair parts for Heaters, Grills, and Fireplaces manufactured by Empire Comfort Systems Inc. Dey Distributing East Coast Energy Products...
  • Page 43: Appliance Service History

    APPLIANCE SERvICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 26988-3-1012 Page 43...
  • Page 44 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. EMPIRE EMPIRE 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220 If you have a general question about our products, please e-mail us at info@empirecomfort.com. If you have a service or repair question, please contact your dealer. Comfort Systems www.empirecomfort.com...

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