Empire Comfort Systems DVCT40CSP95KN-1 Series Installation Instructions Manual
Empire Comfort Systems DVCT40CSP95KN-1 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Empire Comfort Systems DVCT40CSP95KN-1 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Direct-vent zero clearance gas fireplace heater

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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
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.
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,
service agency or the gas supplier.
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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(SEE HOMEOWNER MANUAL FOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS)
HOT GLASS
WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH
GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER
ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
DIRECT - VENT
ZERO CLEARANCE GAS
FIREPLACE HEATER SERIES:
DVCT40CSP95KN-1
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.
GAS-FIRED
UL FILE NO. MH30033
This fireplace is design
certified 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.
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (SEE HOMEOWNER MANUAL FOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS) DIRECT - VENT INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. ZERO CLEARANCE GAS CONSUMER: FIREPLACE HEATER SERIES: Retain this manual for future reference. DVCT40CSP95KN-1 WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Standard Work Checklist .............................3 Before You Start ...............................4-5 Carton Contents And Hardware ..........................6 Introduction ..................................7 Homeowner Reference Information ..........................7 Specifications ................................8 Accessories .................................8 Fireplace Dimensions ..............................9 Clearances ................................10 Vent Termination Clearances ..........................11-12 Gas Supply ................................13 Locating Fireplace ..............................14 Electrical Considerations ............................14 Component Wiring Diagram ............................15...
  • Page 3: Standard Work Checklist

    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: _____________________________________ Date Installed: _________________________________ Lot/Address: ___________________________________ Fireplace Location: _____________________________ _______________________________________________ Installer: ______________________________________ DVCT40CSP95KN-1 Model: ________________________________________ Dealer Phone #: ________________________________...
  • Page 4: Before You Start

    Installation of any damaged fireplace or component. • Modification of the fireplace 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.
  • Page 5 BEFORE YOU START (CONT’D) Preparation Accessories This fireplace and its components are safe when installed in Most accessories install much more easily before fitting the fireplace accordance with this Manual. Report any parts damaged in shipment to the opening. to your dealer. Do not install the fireplace with damaged, incomplete For example, it takes just 10-15 minutes to install the blower through or substitute parts.
  • Page 6: Carton Contents And Hardware

    CARTON CONTENTS AND HARDWARE Under Pallet Rock Rock wool wool IMAGE NOT TO SCALE NOTICE: Re-Install Screws After Unpack (Outer Bottom) CARTON CONTENTS Index Quantity Description Number Supplied Unit AAA Batteries AA Batteries Rockwool 2 Bags Drywall Screws Non-Combustible Board (on pallet) Remote Battery Holder &...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The information in this manual pertains to all models and gas Fireplace Certification control systems unless otherwise noted. This fireplace is design certified in accordance with American National Standard/CSA Standard ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33 and by Instructions to Installer Underwriters Laboratories as a Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater Leave this manual with Homeowner.
  • Page 8: Specifications

    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.
  • Page 9: Fireplace Dimensions

    FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS Figure 1 INDEX LETTER DIMENSION DESCRIPTION DIMENSION (In Inches) The maximum height of fireplace face 47-1/2 The maximum width of the fireplace face 57-1/4 The maximum depth of the fireplace 24-3/16 The height of the fireplace opening The width of the fireplace opening 40-7/8 The interior depth of the fireplace The rear exterior width of the fireplace...
  • Page 10: Clearances

    CLEARANCES Mantel Chart CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES CEILING Dimension (In Inches) Back COMBUSTIBLES Side ALLOWED WALL Floor FACING Top of Unit 35” Top Framing Edge WALL 10” MIN. STUD 24” MIN. SEE MANTEL CHART FOR MAXIMUM MANTEL DEPTH FINISHED WALL 14” (COMBUSTIBLE) MIN.
  • Page 11: Vent Termination Clearances

    Clearances are to heat resistant material (i.e. wood, metal). This number of offsets and horizontal vent length. does not include vinyl. Empire Comfort Systems Inc. will not be held Since it is very important that the venting system maintain its balance...
  • Page 12 Clearances are to heat resistant material (i.e. wood, metal). This of the following shall be indicated: does not include vinyl. Empire Comfort Systems Inc. will not be held responsible for heat damage caused from terminating under Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier.
  • Page 13: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY The gas pipeline can be brought in through the right side of the The fireplace must be isolated from the gas supply piping fireplace. The fireplace has a Flexline with shut-off valve located system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any on the right side when facing the fireplace.
  • Page 14: Locating Fireplace

    LOCATING FIREPLACE NOTICE: When installing this appliance against an exterior wall, insulate to applicable insulation codes. NOTICE: Island and Room Divider installation is possible as long CORNER CABINET INSTALLATION INSTALLATION as the horizontal portion of the vent system does not exceed 18 feet with a minimum vertical run of 8 feet.
  • Page 15: Component Wiring Diagram

    COMPONENT WIRING DIAGRAM TO LIGHTS USER INTERFACE/ PILOT BATTERY HOLDER GREEN ORANGE YELLOW SPLIT FLOW SOLENOID GAS CONTROL VALVE LOOP WHITE ORANGE BLACK TO JUNCTION WHITE GREEN Figure 13 INDEX NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER WIRE HARNESS, ACCENT LIGHT TERMINATION R12269 WIRE ASSEMBLY, MODULE TO INTERFACE R11552 WIRE HARNESS, PROFLAME2...
  • Page 16: Installation

    INSTALLATION The fireplace can be mounted on any of the following surfaces: A flat, hard combustible or non-combustible surface. A raised wooden platform. Four corner supports. (Example: Four concrete masonry blocks.) These supports must be positioned so they contact all four perimeter edges on the bottom of the fireplace, if allowed by local codes.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION (CONT’D) NAILING FLANGES NAILING FLANGES SECURED IN PLACE FOR 1/2” DRYWALL FOR 5/8” DRYWALL Figure 17 Figure 18 FLUSH WALL INSTALLATION NONCOMBUSTIBLE FINISHED FINISHED WALL BOARD INSTALLED FRAMING WALL OVER APPLIANCE HEADER SECURE TO NONCOMBUSTIBLE HEADER BOARD INSTALLED OVER APPLIANCE HEAT SHIELD 13”...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION (CONT’D) TOP OF VENT COMBUSTIBLES NOT ALLOWED IN SHADED AREA 6” (152 mm) OVERLAP TOP EDGE OF 5” DIAMETER FLUE NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD WITH EXTERIOR WEATHER BARRIER SEAL THE PERIMETER OF 8” DIAMETER THE OUTDOOR KIT WITH INTAKE VENT (300°F (149°C) SEALANT FACING MATERIAL MUST OVERLAP THE OUTDOOR KIT PERIMETER BY AT...
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION (CONT’D) VERTICAL, 90-DEGREE ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL VERTICAL, 90-DEGREE ELBOW WITH OUT THE WALL HORIZONTAL TERMINATION (24 inch minimum rise before elbow) NO COMBUSTIBLES ALLOWED IN SHADED AREA WALL FIRESTOP/ THIMBLE 24” MINIMUM VENT CAP VERTICAL VENT 90 ELBOW VENT CAP 90°...
  • Page 20: Vent Framing

    VENT FRAMING Installing Support Brackets Install a horizontal pipe support used for each 3 feet of horizontal run to framing members. Allow 6 inches of clearance to combustibles above 5x8 inch diameter pipe and elbows and 1 inch of clearance on both sides and bottom.
  • Page 21 VENT FRAMING (CONT’D) Vertical Firestops Vertical runs which pass through ceilings require 1 ceiling firestop at the hole in each ceiling through 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 22: Vent System Identification

    FLASHING 90° ELBOW CEILING FIRE STOP SPECIAL DV VENT KITS WALL STRAP Available From Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Dealers. Direct-Vent Fireplace Vent Kit for Rear Vent, 6 PIPE LENGTH to 12 inch wall thickness, Includes 58DVA-06, DVVK-5RP 58DVA-WT, and 58DVAHC...
  • Page 23: Venting Fireplace

    VENTING FIREPLACE Example of possible venting systems using two 90° elbows: Damper Adjustment V is listed as minimum vertical dimensions and H1 + H2 is listed This unit has an adjustable damper for use with vertically terminated as total of maximum horizontal dimensions. The maximum units only.
  • Page 24 VENTING FIREPLACE (CONT’D) 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 inch (305 mm) above grade level, a snorkel kit is will avoid any extra framing.
  • Page 25 VENTING FIREPLACE (CONT’D) This fireplace vents out of the top only, but allows for a horizontal EXAMPLE A: Long Vertical or a vertical vent termination. This fireplace requires a minimum The vertical dimension from the floor to the center line of the horizontal 24-inch vertical vent pipe before any horizontal venting.
  • Page 26: Horizontal Termination

    HORIZONTAL TERMINATION One 90° Elbow Two 90° Elbows NOTE: Subtract 3 feet from the total horizontal measurement for INSTALLED VERTICALLY each 90° elbow installed horizontally. Subtract 1-1/2 feet from the total horizontal measurement for each 45° elbow installed hori- zontally. INSTALLED 2’...
  • Page 27: Vertical Termination

    VERTICAL TERMINATION No Elbows Three 90° Elbows NOTE: Subtract 3 feet from the total horizontal measurement for each 90° elbow installed horizontally. Subtract 1-1/2 feet from the total horizontal measurement for each 45° elbow installed horizontally. 2’ DIMENSIONS (In Feet) Minimum Maximum EXAMPLE VENT RUNS...
  • Page 28 VERTICAL TERMINATION (CONT’D) Locate and mark the center point of the vent pipe using a nail on General Maintenance the underside of the roof. Drive the nail through the center point. Inspect venting system semi-annually as follows: Mark the outline of the roof hole around this center point. 1.
  • Page 29 VERTICAL TERMINATION (CONT’D) Vertical Through the Roof Applications 24” MINIMUM Your Gas Fireplace has been approved for: CLEARANCE TO a) Vertical installations up to 40 feet in height. COMBUSTIBLES b) Two sets of 45-degree elbow offsets within these vertical NATURAL OR installations.
  • Page 30: Air Shutter Adjustment

    AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT This Unit Is Equipped With Adjustable Air Shutters (2). 3. Replace glass door. See maintenance and service section of this manual. The air shutters may be adjusted externally while unit is burning. The unit is sent out with the recommended setting, but may need 4.
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  • Page 32: 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 33 CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT’D) 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 34: Accessing Valve Compartment

    ACCESSING VALVE COMPARTMENT Accessing Valve Compartment 1. Remove the following items: See Figure 56. • Barrier Screen (See Maintenance and Service section for Instructions). • Glass Frame Assembly (See Maintenance and Service section for Instructions). Figure 58 4. Remove right liner panel. See Figure 59. •...
  • Page 35: Testing Gas Supply

    TESTING THE GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE Natural Gas will have a manifold pressure of approximately 3.5 inches w.c. at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of 4.5 inches w.c. for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 14 inches w.c. Propane Gas will have a manifold pressure approximately 10.0 inches w.c.
  • Page 36: Parts List

    PARTS LIST INDEX DVCT40 INDEX DVCT40 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART# PART# 40616 Outer Wrapper Top 40814 Air Shutter Slide Assembly, Ember R12774 Insulation Top 40621 Air Shutter Guide 40590 Access Panel 40610 Air Shutter Guide 17162 Junction Box Assembly R12171 Cable Stop Elbow, 90 Degree Brass 40596 Air Shutter Arm - Long...
  • Page 37: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW 21 20 41521-2-0520 Page 37...
  • Page 38: Maintenance And Service

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Light Bulb(s) Replacement Glass & Barrier Removal 1. Remove the following items: 1. Lift barrier screen and pull towards you. • screen barrier 2. Use the Glass Latch Tool to grip the latch bar and pry • glass frame assembly it over the Glass Frame hook flanges.
  • Page 39 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE (CONT'D) FOR THE INSTALLER Annual Inspection Maintenance Precautions • Have the fireplace inspected annually before use. Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service • More frequent inspection and cleaning may be required if the person.
  • Page 40: 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 WARNING 1. “Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be 6. “Clothing or other flammable material should not be located out of traffic and away from furniture and placed on or near the appliance.”...
  • Page 41: Requirements For Massachusetts

    REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment 4. INSPECTION. The state or local gas inspector of the installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall whole or in part for residential purposes, including those not approve the installation unless, upon inspection, owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and...
  • 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 F.
  • Page 43: 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- fied 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.
  • Page 44 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. Belleville, IL 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. www.empirecomfort.com Page 44 41521-2-0520...

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