Empire Tahoe Premium 32 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Empire Tahoe Premium 32 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

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: if not installed, operated and maintained
WarninG
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.
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 flam-
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,
call the fire department.
— installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
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.
installation instrUctions
anD oWner's ManUal
installer: leave this manual with the appliance.
consUMer: retain this manual for future reference.
HOT GLASS
WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER
ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
GAS-FIRED
this appliance may be installed in an
a f t e r m a r k e t , p e r m a n e n t l y l o c a t e d ,
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 a certified kit is used.
GLASS
Direct vent
Gas Fireplace
MoDel series:
Dvl25Fp32(n,p)-2
Dvl33Fp32(n,p)-2
Dvl25Fp72(n,p)-2
Dvl33Fp72(n,p)-2
Ul File no.
MH45034
LOFT FIREPLACE
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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 : if not installed, operated and maintained WarninG Gas Fireplace 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 MoDel series: serious illness.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    taBle oF contents section paGe Important Safety Information ....................3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ................4 Introduction ........................5 Specifications ........................6 Fireplace Dimensions ......................7 Clearances ......................... 8 Locating Fireplace ......................9 Gas Supply ........................10 Installation .........................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    • installation and repair should be done by a glass frame assembly from empire. see parts list qUaliFieD service person. the appliance on page 40 for ordering. should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person.
  • 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 by point with the members of your household. someday and explosions. in its natural state, propane is odorless and when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone’s safety colorless. You may not know all the following safety precau- will depend on knowing exactly what to do.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    • Installation of any damaged fireplace or vent system component. • Modification of the fireplace or direct vent system. • Installation other than as instructed by Empire Comfort Systems, State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by Inc. a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of •...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    speciFications Dvl25Fp(3,7)2l MoDels remote control op- Description tions & accessories Input Btu/hr Maximum 19,000 18,000 FRBC Millivolt Battery Remote ON/OFF Btu/hr Minimum 15,000 13,000 FWS-1 Millivolt Wall Switch KWH (Maximum) (Minimum) venting options Description Orifice #55 (.052) 2.10mm DVVK-4TSP Top vent kit (horizontal) - 4 1/2” to 6” Air Shutter Opening 1/4”...
  • Page 7: Fireplace Dimensions

    Fireplace DiMensions • Whether optional accessories - devices such as a wall When planning a fireplace installation, it’s necessary to deter- switch, blower or remote control - are desired. mine: • Electrical supply requirements for optional blower. • The vent system configuration to be used. •...
  • Page 8: Clearances

    clearances TOP VIEW NON-COMBUSTIBLE AREA TO SIDES AND BACK OF FIREPLACE 3" 3" MIN. CLEARANCE ABOVE VENT SYSTEM 3" 3" 25" MIN. DISTANCE FROM TOP OF FIREPLACE TO CEILING OR COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL 1" MIN. CLEARANCE FROM FRAMING TO VENT SYSTEM 6 1/2"...
  • Page 9: Locating Fireplace

    locatinG Fireplace CABINET CORNER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION ISLAND FLUSH WALL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION ANGLED CORNER INSTALLATION ROOM DIVIDER INSTALLATION Note: Island (C) and Room Divider (D) installation is possible as long as the horizontal portion of the vent system (H) does not exceed 20 feet with a minimum vertical run of 8 feet.
  • Page 10: Gas Supply

    Gas sUpplY The gas pipeline can be brought in through the right or left side of the installing the Main Gas cock appliance. The fireplace has a Flexline with shutoff valve attached Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock. to the right side of the valve when facing the unit.
  • Page 11: Installation

    installation To begin, remove the glass door by releasing the 2 spring latches extending the full width and depth of the appliance. The verti- at the top, and 2 spring latches at the bottom of the door frame. cal dimensions in Figure 2 must be adjusted when a metal or Check to make sure there is no hidden damage to the unit.
  • Page 12 installation (continued) Prior to installing the Fireplace, hand bend the two (2) Top BEND FRAMING SPACERS UP AND FORM INTO Framing Spacers into triangles as shown in Figure 10. To at- TRIANGULAR SHAPE. tach the outer leg of the standoffs, remove one (1) screw from REMOVE (1) SCREW AT FRONT EDGE OF TOP the front of the outer top flange of the fireplace, then re-instal...
  • Page 13 installation (continued) optional Blower accessory corner installation vertical, 90° elBoW to The Loft fireplace may be equipped with an optional FBB8 blower HoriZontal oUt tHe Wall accessory. See page 38. (reqUires 24” vertical rise) The blower accessory may be installed at any time before or af- ter installation of the fireplace providing that the junction box has WALL FIRESTOP/ THIMBLE...
  • Page 14: Vent Systems

    The following vent systems are acceptable for use with the DVL(25,33)FP series fireplaces: Simpson Duravent® GS 4" - 6 ⅝", refer to page 23. American Metal Products 4" - 6 ⅝" Selkirk Direct-Temp® 4" - 6 ⅝" Security Secure Vent® 4" - 6 ⅝" Excel DV Venting 4” - 6 ⅝” Empire Horizontal Round Termination Kit DVVK-4RE. See Page 17 for termination venting information. Refer to the vent kit instruction for additional installation requirements. Empire Flexvent Kit DVVK-4F Empire Flexvent Kit DVVK-4FV installing the vent system vent system installation precautions Before starting installation of vent kits, the installer should read these instructions and the Vent Kit Instructions to ensure that a proper vent installation is completed.
  • Page 15: Vertical Termination

    vertical terMination Determining Minimum vent Height above the roof. vertical through the roof applications The Gas Fireplace has been approved for: WarninG a) Vertical installations up to 40 feet in height (bottom of fireplace to cap). Major U.s. building codes specify minimum chimney and/or b) Two sets of 45 degree elbow offsets (bends in flexvent) within vent height above the roof top.
  • Page 16: Venting Fireplace - Top

    ventinG Fireplace - top venting Graph (Dimensions in Feet) to Use the vent Graph (Figure 17) 1. Determine the height of the center of the horizontal vent TOP EXIT- VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL TERMINATION pipe. Using this dimension on the Sidewall Vent Graph, (DIMENSIONS IN FEET) locate the point it intersects with the slanted graph line.
  • Page 17 ventinG Fireplace - top (continued) Below Grade installation When it is not possible to meet the required vent terminal clearances of 12" (305 mm) above grade level, a snorkel kit is recommended. It allows installation depth down to 7" (178 mm) below grade level. The 7"...
  • Page 18 ventinG Fireplace - top (continued) 10” (254mm) VENT CAP 11” (279mm) SEE CHART FOR PERMISSIBLE “H” AND “V” DIMENSIONS 9” (229mm) minimum TO SIDE WALL CENTER OF ELBOW 2 FOOT MIN. STRAIGHT OUT VERTICAL PIPE (MINIMUM) Figure 22 Fireplace HarD elBoW DiMensions series "a"...
  • Page 19: Examples - Top Vent Run

    eXaMples - top vent rUn 24” 24” MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 2’ MIN. VERTICAL PIPE 3 ft (914 mm) H3- 1 ft (305mm) = 4 ft (122mm) 6 ft (1.83M) 21 ft (6.4M) 10 ft (3M) V =21ft (6.4M) Figure 25 INSIDE CORNER OUTSIDE CORNER RECESSED LOCATION...
  • Page 20: Termination Clearances

    terMination clearances Termination clearance for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. INSIDE CORNER OUTSIDE CORNER RECESSED LOCATION “A” = COMBUSTIBLE 9” (229mm) “F” = COMBUSTIBLE 6” (152mm) = NONCOMBUSTIBLE 2” (51mm) = NONCOMBUSTIBLE 6” (152mm) BALCONY BALCONY WITH PERPENDICULAR SIDE WALL WITH NO SIDE WALL “C”...
  • Page 21: Vent Clearances

    Clearances are to heat resistant material (i.e. wood, metal). This the following shall be indicated: does not include vinyl. Empire Comfort Systems Inc. will not be held Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the responsible for heat damage caused from terminating under vinyl gas supplier.
  • Page 22: Vent System Identification

    TWO 90 ELBOWS 45° ELBOW ROOF FLASHING 90° ELBOW special venting components (simpson Duravent) See Empire Comfort Systems Retail Price List for Simpson Duravent part numbers and pricing. CEILING FIRE STOP Special DV Vent Kits WALL STRAP Available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. dealers DVVK-4FV Vertical Flex Vent Kit 4"...
  • Page 23: Framing And Finishing

    FraMinG anD FinisHinG installing support Brackets (Figure 30) 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 FraMinG anD FinisHinG (continued) vertical Firestops (Figures 32, 33 and 34) Vertical runs of this system which pass through ceilings require the use of ONE (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 25: Horizontal Termination

    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. WARNING: Termination cap must be positioned so that arrow is pointing up. Attach the termination cap with the four wood screws provided.
  • Page 26: Vertical Termination

    vertical terMination fittings. It may be caused by having excessive lateral runs, too Locate and mark the center point of the vent pipe using a nail on many elbows and exterior portions of the system being exposed the underside of the roof. Drive the nail through the center point. to cold weather.
  • Page 27 Vertical Inlet baffle, DVF-139 combustion chamber must be examined by a qualified service person from your Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. distributor or dealer for for damage. All damaged gaskets on the glass frame assembly and Simpson Duravent only.
  • Page 28: Alternate On/Off Switch Installation

    alternate on/oFF sWitcH installation WirinG tHe Fireplace Attach the surround panel assembly to the fireplace. Hang the surround panel assembly on the face of the fireplace NOTICE: electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed and center left to right. electrician.
  • Page 29: Surround Panel Installation

    sUrroUnD panel installation installinG tHe sUrroUnDs WarninG Follow the assembly instructions for surround panels packed with each surround panel kit. WHen FinisHinG tHe Fireplace, never oBstrUct or MoDiFY tHe air inlet/oUtlet loUvers on tHe Fire- place in anY Manner. INSTALL TOP SUPPORT BRACKET Figure 41 NOTE: INSTALL SURROUND ASSEMBLY SO THAT...
  • Page 30: Optional Blower Accessory Information

    optional BloWer accessorY inForMation the appliance, when installed must be electrically con- FBB8 BLOWER ASSEMBLY nected and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the current csa c22.1 canadian electrical code. JUNCTION BOX U.s.
  • Page 31: Optional Decorative Glass Placement

    optional Decorative Glass placeMent WarninG: Failure to position the parts in accordance with To install the Decorative Glass, cut off a corner of the plastic the diagrams and instructions below or failure bag and proceed to apply the glass to the rear shelf on the to use only parts specifically approved for use Loft burner cover (area behind the burner).
  • Page 32: 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 burning pilot. instructions at all times. Lower the door assembly to view the gas The pilot remains ON even when the main burner is OFF. controls for the fireplace.
  • Page 33: Standing Pilot Lighting Instructions

    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 of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When •...
  • Page 34: Standing Pilot Wiring

    stanDinG pilot WirinG optional Wall switch For standing pilot ignition Wiring Position the wall switch in the desired position on a wall. Run a appliance requirements maximum of 25 feet (7.8m) or less length of 18 A.W.G. minimum wire and connect it to the fireplace valve pigtails. WarninG Do not connect 110-120 vac to tHe Gas control WarninG...
  • Page 35: Standing Pilot Troubleshooting

    —Check and adjust glass positioning. See Page 32. Contact —Check REMOTE/OFF/ON switch and wires for proper Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. connections. Place jumper wires across terminal at switch. Debris around throat of main burner. If burner comes on, replace defective switch. If OK, place —Inspect the opening at the base of the main burner.
  • Page 36: Ipi Electronic System Operating Instructions

    ipi electronic sYsteM operatinG instrUctions 5.25 vDc electronic control valve The gas valve has inlet and outlet pressure taps as shown in Figure 23. Refer to page 9 for gas pressure requirements. The electronic control valve system includes the ability to switch the pilot from a standing pilot mode to an intermittent pilot mode.
  • Page 37: Ipi Electronic System Wiring Diagram

    ipi electronic sYsteM WirinG DiaGraM If any of the original wire as supplied with this unit must be replaced, it must be replaced with equivalent gauge and temperature rated wire. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate and may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home where not prohibited by local codes.
  • Page 38: Intermittent Pilot Lighting Instructions

    interMittent 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 of life. This appliance has a pilot which can be lighted with the C.
  • Page 39: Intermittent Pilot Control System Troubleshooting

    interMittent pilot control sYsteM troUBlesHootinG Brief Description of the components The gas valve is fitted with a manual HI/LO knob to allow for man- ual modulation of the gas outlet pressure to the appliance burner. The controls are designed to be used with either LPG or Natural Gas and can be converted by use of an OEM supplied conversion kit.
  • Page 40 interMittent pilot control sYsteM troUBlesHootinG If the DFC giving signal lock out: Verify the electrical connections’ integrity and The board should be unlocked to make sure they are in accordance with the relevant reinitiate a pilot flame ignition (for Is the DFC board in system wiring diagram.
  • Page 41 interMittent pilot control sYsteM troUBlesHootinG Replace DFC 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 DFC board sense cable connection.
  • Page 42: Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance anD service Although the frequency of servicing and maintenance will depend cleaning on use and the type of installation, you should have a qualified Use a soft brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner to gently remove service technician perform an appliance checkup at the beginning dust or soot deposits from liners and burner.
  • Page 43: Accessories

    The following accessory parts can be obtained from your Empire Comfort Systems dealer. If you need additional information beyond what your dealer can furnish, contact Empire Comfort Systems Inc., Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave., Belleville, Illinois 62220. 37 1/2” (DVL25) 40 1/2”...
  • Page 44: Parts View

    parts vieW 24 25 26 parts list part no. inDeX Description Dvl25Fp32(n,p) Dvl33Fp32(n,p) Dvl25Fp72(n,p) Dvl33Fp72(n,p) 28076 28076 28076 28076 TOP STANDOFF R7566 R7566 R7566 R7566 INLET VENT ADAPTOR R7573 R7573 R7573 R7573 INLET VENT GASKET 17155 17155 17155 17155 FLUE OUTLET ASSEMBLY M163 M163 M163...
  • Page 45 parts list part no. inDeX Description Dvl25Fp32(n,p) Dvl33Fp32(n,p) Dvl25Fp72(n,p) Dvl33Fp72(n,p) R3490 R3490 R3490 R3490 JUNCTION BOX 27730 27730 27730 27730 JUNCTION BOX MOUNTING BRACKET R7571 R7571 R7571 R7571 3/8” ROMEX CONNECTOR 27666 27691 27666 27691 LOG SHELF 27726 28070 27726 28070 BURNER COVER, PORCELAIN 27668...
  • Page 46: 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 47: Appliance Service History

    WarrantY terMs 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 48 EMPIRE Belleville, il EMPIRE 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 Page 48 30369-13-0816...

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