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Empire Comfort Systems DVP42DP71-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems DVP42DP71-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 This Owner's Manual is provided and hosted by Appliance Factory Parts. EMPIRE DVP42DP71-1 Owner's Manual Shop genuine replacement parts for EMPIRE DVP42DP71-1 Find Your EMPIRE Fireplace Parts - Select From 642 Models -------- Manual continues below --------...
  • Page 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER’S MANUAL The Studio Series Direct Vent Zero DIRECT VENT Clearance Gas Fireplace Heater GAS FIREPLACE HEATER MODEL SERIES MILLIVOLT STANDING PILOT DVP42DP31(N,P)-1 INTERMITTENT PILOT DVP42DP71(N,P)-1 REMOTE RF MODELS DVP42DP91(N,P)-1 GAS-FIRED UL FILE NO. MH30033 Installer: Leave this manual with the appli- ance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Important Safety Information ............................3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ........................4 Requirements for Massachusetts ..........................5 Introduction ................................6 Specification ................................7 Fireplace Dimensions ..............................7 Clearances ..................................8 Locating Fireplace ..............................8 Gas Supply .................................9 Rear Vent Conversion ..............................10 Vent Systems ................................10 Installation ................................11-14 Venting Fireplace - Top ............................

  • Page 4: 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, tile • This appliance must not share or be connected to a flue or other combustible material other than wood flooring serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.

  • Page 5: 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 when and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and there may not be a minute to lose, everyone’s safety will depend colorless.

  • Page 6: Requirements For Massachusetts

    REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    (a) the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) the • Modification of the fireplace or direct vent system. connection, installation, repair or servicing of equipment, who is • Installation other than as instructed by Empire Comfort Systems, experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions required Inc.

  • Page 8: Specification

    SPECIFICATIONS DVP42 Input Btu/hr Maximum 28,000 Btu/hr Minimum (millivolt only) 19,000 KWH (Maximum) NOTE: Air shutter settings (Minimum) are factory minimum settings. Some venting NAT. c o n f i g u r a t i o n s m a y #38 (.1015) Orifice require minor air shutter...

  • Page 9: Clearances

    CLEARANCES Mantel Chart (Figure 3) Clearance to Combustibles Back 0" (0 mm) 12” (305mm) Side 0" (0 mm) 10” (254mm) Floor 0" (0 mm) MANTEL Top Stand-off 0" (0 mm) 8” 6” Top Framing Edge 3" (76 mm) COMBUSTIBLES 4 ½” 15”...

  • Page 10: Gas Supply

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

  • Page 11: Rear Vent Conversion

    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 Note : It is recommended that the FLUE COVER PLATE flue cover plate tab be pulled outward prior to removal.

  • Page 12: Installation

    INSTALLATION Framing and Finishing Vent Pipe Clearance 1. Choose unit location. Note: Maintain one inch (1") of clearance around vertical vent 2. Frame in fireplace with a header across the top. It is important to pipe. See Figure 9A. For horizontal vent, maintain a minimum 1" allow for finished face when setting the depth of the frame.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION (continued) Flush Mount Mantel Installation (Figure 10) 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. Mark and drill two (2) 1/8" holes into fireplace side to mount each nailing flange.
  • Page 14 Flush Wall Installation Attention: Cold climate installation recommendation: FINISHED WALL When installing this unit against a non-insulated exterior wall, it is recommended that the outer walls be insulated to 3” OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL conform to applicable insulation codes. NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL (INSTALLATION IS OPTIONAL) Vent Runs (Figures 14 through 18) In planning the installation for the fireplace, it is necessary to install...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION (continued) HORIZONTAL ONLY, STRAIGHT OUT THE BACK CORNER INSTALLATION VERTICAL, 90° ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALL " A" WALL FIRESTOP/ PIPE LENGTH THIMBLE VENT VENT CAP WALL FIRESTOP/ THIMBLE Dim. DVP42 "A" "B" MODEL 45 3/8" 6"(152mm) 5 1/8"(130mm) to 6 /2"(165mm) DVP 42 1152mm 9"(229mm)

  • Page 16: Venting Fireplace - Top

    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, TOP EXIT - VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL TERMINATION locate the point it intersects with the slanted graph (DIMENSIONS IN FEET) line.
  • Page 17 VENTING FIREPLACE - TOP (continued) Installation of Flue Heat Shield HOLES FOR 42” MODELS Remove flue insulation. Remove (2) screws on outside of inlet vent adapter. See Figure 20. Lift top shield placing flue heat shield around flue. Replace (2) screws on outside of inlet vent adapter. See Figure 21.
  • Page 18 VENTING FIREPLACE - TOP (continued) Below Grade Installation When it is not possible to meet the required vent terminal clearances of 12" (305mm) above grade level, a snorkel kit is recommended. It allows installation depth down to 7" (178mm) below grade level. The 7"...
  • Page 19 VENTING FIREPLACE - TOP (continued) 10” (254mm) 12” (305mm) SEE CHART FOR PERMISSIBLE “H” AND “V” DIMENSIONS minimum CENTER OF ELBOW STRAIGHT OUT (MINIMUM) Figure 26 3’ (914mm) Figure 25 MINIMUM HOLE LOCATION DIMENSIONS FOR THROUGH THE WALL HORIZONTAL INSTALLATIONS WITH 90 DEGREE ELBOW OFF TOP OF FIREPLACE FIREPLACE HARD ELBOW DIMENSIONS...

  • Page 20: Examples - Top Vent Run

    EXAMPLES - TOP VENT RUN 24” 24” MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Example H2 3ft, H3 1ft = 4ft (90° + 90° + 90°) = 6ft V1 = 21ft H = 10ft V = 21ft Figure 29 Figure 28 Figure 30 25818-1-0609 Page 19...

  • Page 21: Venting Fireplace - Rear

    VENTING FIREPLACE - REAR Venting Graph (Dimensions in Feet) To Use the Vent Graph (Figure 31) 1. Determine the height of the center of the REAR EXIT - VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL TERMINATION horizontal vent pipe. Using this dimension on (DIMENSIONS IN FEET) the Sidewall Vent Graph, locate the point it intersects with the slanted graph line.

  • Page 22: Examples - Rear Vent Run

    EXAMPLES - REAR VENT RUN Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVP42 24" Figure 34 Figure 32 Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVP42 24" Figure 35 Figure 33 25818-1-0609 Page 21...

  • Page 23: Termination Clearances

    TERMINATION CLEARANCES Termination clearance for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Figure 36 Vertical Sidewall Installations Important! Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combustible materials is three (3") (76mm) on top, and (1") (25mm) on bottom and sides. Important! When vent termination exits through foundation less than 20" below siding outcrop, the vent pipe must flush up with the siding.

  • Page 24: Vent Clearances

    VENT CLEARANCES Figure 37 *Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building or [*12 inches (30cm) minimum] the combustion air inlet to any other appliance [*12 inches (30cm) minimum for appliances ≤ 100,000 Btuh (30 kW) clearance to window or door that may be opened [*12 inches (30cm) minimum for appliances <...

  • Page 25: Vent System Identification

    (MAXIMUM OF THREE 90 ELBOWS) (MAXIMUM OF TWO 90 ELBOWS) Special DV Vent Kits Available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. dealers. Direct-Vent Fireplace Vent Kit for Rear Vent, 6 to 12 inch DVVK-5RP wall thickness, Includes 58DVA-06, 58DVA-WT, and (DVVK-5R)

  • Page 26: 5" X 8" Venting Framing And Finishing

    8" VENTING FRAMING AND FINISHING Installing Support Brackets (Figure 39) 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 8 inch diameter pipe and elbows and 1 inch clearance on both sides and bottom of the 8 inch diameter pipe to combustibles on all horizontal pipe sections and elbows.
  • Page 27 8" VENTING FRAMING AND FINISHING (continued) Figure 43 Figure 41 See Horizontal Termination Page 27 and Vertical Termination Pages 29 and 30. Figure 42 Page 26 25818-1-0609...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Dvvk-5F Flex Vent Instructions

    DVVK-5F FLEX VENT INSTRUCTIONS The DVVK-5F FLEX VENT KIT includes the following components: • (1) Horizontal Termination Cap with flue adapter collar • (1) 4-foot section of Flex vent with spacers (5" flue/8" • (1) Wall Firestop/Thimble Assembly outer pipe) •...

  • Page 30: Vertical Termination

    VERTICAL TERMINATION Locate and mark the center point of the venting pipe. Using a nail on the underside of the roof and drive this nail through this center point. Make the outline of the roof hole around this center point. NOTE: Size of the roof hole dimensions depend on the pitch of the roof.
  • Page 31 If damage occurs to the combustion chamber, it must be replaced by a qualified service person. Contact Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. for replacement parts. Vertical Through the Roof Applications (Figure 52) Your Gas Fireplace has been approved for: a) Vertical installations up to 40 feet in height.

  • Page 32: Log Placement (4 Log Set)

    LOG PLACEMENT (4 LOG SET) Before you begin: This fireplace is supplied with a set of four ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands. Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handling logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water to remove any traces of fiber.

  • Page 33: 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 instructions at all times. Lower the door assembly to view the gas pilot. The pilot remains ON even when the main burner is OFF. controls for the fireplace.
  • Page 34 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) STANDING PILOT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Installation of Remote Receiver Remote/Off/On Switch Place remote receiver on the floor of fireplace behind the louver The fireplace is equipped with a Remote/OFF/ON switch. A wire as far forward as possible. harness is attached to the Remote/OFF/ON switch. The red, black Attention: The velcro loop and hook are not necessary in this and green (wires) female push-ons attach to the Remote/OFF/ installation but can be used to secure remote receiver.

  • Page 35: Standing Pilot Wiring Diagram

    STANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM (OPTIONAL) THERMOSTAT (OPTIONAL) WALL SWITCH Figure 58 Page 34 25818-1-0609...

  • Page 36: 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. •...

  • Page 37: Standing Pilot Troubleshooting

    STANDING PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING With proper installation and maintenance, your new Direct Vent Gas Fireplace will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience 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 38: Intermittent Pilot Operating Instructions

    INTERMITTENT PILOT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The intermittent pilot (120/24 volt system) is ON when the main Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. burner is ON. When the main burner is OFF the intermittent pilot Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. is OFF.

  • Page 39: 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. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which C.

  • Page 40: Intermittent Pilot Troubleshooting

    Type of gas being used and that shown on the rating label. As you do Steps 4 and 5, watch for points where operation The Service Department at Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. may be deviates from normal. Refer to Troubleshooting Chart to contacted to assist in servicing furnace.
  • Page 41 INTERMITTENT PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) spark generator and energizes the second main valve operator. The Safety Lockout second main valve opens and gas flows to the main burner, where S8600H provides 100 percent shutoff, or safety lockout. A timer it is ignited by the pilot burner. The flame current also holds the starts timing the moment the trial for ignition starts.
  • Page 42 INTERMITTENT PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Important WARNING 1. The following service procedures are provided as a general When performing the following steps, do not touch stripped guide. end of jumper or SPARK terminal. The ignition circuit 2. Meter readings between gas control and ignition module must generates 13,000 volts at 25 pf load and electrical shock be taken within the trial for ignition period.
  • Page 43 INTERMITTENT PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Page 42 25818-1-0609...
  • Page 44 INTERMITTENT PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Green LED Status Codes Green LED Flash Code (X + Y) Indicates Next System Action Recommended Service Action No “Call for Heat” Not applicable None Flash Fast Startup-Flame sense calibration Not applicable None Heart Beat Normal operation Not applicable None Recycle...

  • Page 45: Rf Standing Pilot Operating Instructions

    RF STANDING PILOT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Features Benefits • Self powered millivolt receiver/valve • No external power or batteries required to operate valve and flame modulation • Thermostat performance • Flame cycles and modulates such that heat output equals heat loss from the room •...

  • Page 46: Rf Transmitter Functions

    RF TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS FIRST USE OF TRANSMITTER Status Action Begin communication between transmitter and receiver/valve. Move LOCAL/REMOTE Switch to LOCAL position for at least two seconds; then move switch to the REMOTE position. Transmit unique code. Press Fan or Flame key within 30 seconds. Confirm recognition between transmitter and receiver/valve.

  • Page 47: Rf Wiring Diagram

    RF WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM WITH BLOWER Figure 61 Page 46 25818-1-0609...

  • Page 48: Rf Standing Pilot Lighting Instructions

    RF 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 C.

  • Page 49: Maintenance And Service

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE General Glass Information Please Note It is normal for appliances fabricated of steel to give off Warning: Do not operate appliance with the glass front some expansion and/or contraction noise during the start removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should up or cool down cycle.
  • Page 50 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Glass Removal and Replacement (Figures 62 and 63) Remove decorative front doors (where applicable) by opening and lifting straight up. Remove decorative front by tilting lower portion forward to release ball catch and lifting front off mounting bracket. See Figure 63.

  • Page 51: Parts View

    PARTS VIEW MILLIVOLT BURNER ASSEMBLY RF VALVE BURNER ASSEMBLY INTERMITTENT PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY LOG SET ASSEMBLY BLOWER ASSEMBLY - RF MODELS Page 50 25818-1-0609...

  • Page 52: Parts List

    PARTS LIST INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION R7654 FLUE INSULATION 17426 FLUE INSULATION RETAINER R7567 INLET VENT ADAPTOR R7573 INLET VENT GASKET 17363 FLUE OUTLET ASSEMBLY M170 FLUE CONNECTOR GASKET 17142 VENT COVER PLATE R7575 VENT COVER PLATE GASKET 17430 FLUE COVER PLATE R7574 FLUE OUTLET GASKET...
  • Page 53 PARTS LIST (continued) INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 17368 BURNER BASE PLATE ASSEMBLY 17369 TUBING ASSEMBLY 25716 TUBING ASSEMBLY (IP) R2423 MALE CONNECTOR R1109 BUSHING, FLUSH TYPE (IP ONLY) R7577 VALVE, SIT GAS (NAT) R7578 VALVE, SIT GAS (LP) R5745 VALVE, INTERMITTENT PILOT GAS (NAT) R5746 VALVE, INTERMITTENT PILOT GAS (LP)

  • Page 54: Fbb4 Optional Variable Speed Blower Installation

    FBB4 VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION Attention: Install blower assembly before connecting gas inlet 5. Insert blower assembly into interior, bottom of fireplace. supply line Position blower assembly behind gas valve, align notch on back of blower assembly with center screw on fireplace back Note: Junction box on right side of fireplace must be pre-wired at and push blower assembly against fireplace back.
  • Page 55 FBB4 VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION FBB4 B L O W E R A S S E M B LY COMPLETE R7649 FAN CONTROL R4192 SPEED CONTROL KNOB R4186 SPEED CONTROL 110 VOLT AC JUNCTION BOX BLACK SWITCH WHITE GROUND SPEED CONTROL Page 54 25818-1-0609...

  • Page 56: 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. THE APPLIANCE, WHEN INSTALLED, MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES OR, IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI/NFPA 70 (LATEST EDITION).

  • Page 57: Accessories

    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 62220-2623. Accessory Description Model Number...

  • Page 58: Master Parts Distributor List

    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. Star-Fire Distributors...

  • Page 59: Quick Reference Guide

    Empire Comfort Systems Web Site www.empirecomfort.com 918 Freeburg Avenue Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623 The Studio Series Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas Fireplace Heater GAS-FIRED MILLIVOLT STANDING PILOT: DVP42DP31(N,P)-1 INTERMITTENT PILOT: DVP42DP71(N,P)-1 REMOTE RF MODELS: DVP42DP91(N,P)-1 Fireplace requires one of the following fronts:...
  • Page 60 Empire Comfort Systems Web Site www.empirecomfort.com 918 Freeburg Avenue Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623 The Studio Series Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas Fireplace Heater GAS-FIRED MILLIVOLT STANDING PILOT: DVP42DP31(N,P)-1 INTERMITTENT PILOT: DVP42DP71(N,P)-1 REMOTE RF MODELS: DVP42DP91(N,P)-1 Fireplace requires one of the following fronts:...
  • Page 61 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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