INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER’S MANUAL Comfort Systems Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas DIRECT VENT Fireplace Heater GAS FIREPLACE HEATER MODEL SERIES MILLIVOLT DVCD32FP3(0,1)(N,P)-1 DVCD36FP3(0,1)(N,P)-1 DVCD42FP3(0,1)(N,P)-1 DIRECT IGNITION GAS-FIRED DVCD32FP5(0,1)N-1 DVCD36FP5(0,1)N-1 DVCD42FP5(0,1)N-1 UL FILE NO. MH30033 WARNING HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Important Safety Information ......................... 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ......................4 Requirements for Massachusetts ........................5 Introduction ..............................6 ..............................7 Fireplace Dimensions ............................ 8 Clearances ..............................9 Locating Fireplace ............................10 Gas Supply ..............................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT GLASS FRONT PANEL INSTALLED installed on a metal or wood panel extending and proper operation. the full width and depth of the appliance. appliance. and light colored tile. hazards of high surface temperatures and ignition.
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP GAS and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and information, you feel you still need more information, please contact your gas supplier. LP-GAS WARNING ODOR That’s your signal to go into immediate action! phone.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or a minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally...
INTRODUCTION Instructions to Installer The installation must conform with local codes or, in the 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI installation. Z223.1/NFPA 54* Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, or CSA B149.1 in Canada.
FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS DVCD32 DVCD36 DVCD42 34" 37" 43" 864 mm 940 mm 1092 mm 31" 34" 40" 787 mm 864 mm 1016 mm 23 1/16" 23 1/16" 25 1/16" 585 mm 585 mm 636 mm 35 5/8" 35 5/8" 37 5/8" 905 mm 905 mm 956 mm...
CLEARANCES Mantel Chart (Figure 4) Back 0" (0 mm) Side 0" (0 mm) Floor 0" (0 mm) Top Stand-off 0" (0 mm) Top Framing Edge 3" (76 mm) Figure 4 Clearances (Figure 5) Figure 2 No greeting cards, stockings or ornamentation of any type should ignite combustibles.
LOCATING FIREPLACE 20 feet with a minimum vertical run of 8 feet. See details in Venting Section. When you install your Direct Vent Fireplace in (D) Room divider or (E) 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.
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 Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock. Z223.1 CAN/CGA-B149 (.1 or .2) installation code. A manual main gas cock should be located in the vicinity of the unit.
REAR VENT CONVERSION VERTICAL VENTING Note: Discard insulation HORIZONTAL VENTING & 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.
INSTALLATION Framing and Finishing Vent Pipe Clearance Choose unit location. Note: Maintain one inch (1") of clearance around vertical vent pipe. See Fig. 9. For horizontal vent, maintain a minimum 1" clearance to the bottom and sides of the vent, and 3" clearance to combustibles above the vent pipe.
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INSTALLATION (continued) Flush Wall Installation Attention: installing this unit against a non-insulated exterior wall, it is recommended that the outer walls be insulated to conform to applicable insulation codes. Vent Runs (Figures 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20) certain components before the appliance is completely positioned and installed.
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INSTALLATION (continued) "A" "B" Models 5 1/8" to 6 1/2" 6" DVCD 32,36,42,48 (130 mm to 165 mm) 8 1/8" to 9 1/2" 9" DVCD 32,36,42 (206 mm to 241 mm) 11 1/8" to 12 1/2" 12" DVCD 32,36,42 (283 mm to 317 mm) Figure 17 VERTICAL, 90°...
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INSTALLATION (continued) CORNER INSTALLATION VERTICAL, 90° ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALL Dim. DVCD32 DVCD36 DVCD42 DVCD48 36 1/8" 38 3/8" 42 1/2" 46 3/4" 918 mm 975 mm 1080 mm 1187 mm 25 1/2" 27 1/8" 30 1/8" 33 1/8" 648 mm 689 mm 765 mm...
VENTING FIREPLACE - TOP To Use the Vent Graph (Figure 21) Venting Graph (Dimensions in Feet) 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.
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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"...
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VENTING FIREPLACE - TOP (continued) Cutting the Hole (Figures 25) the hole through the exterior wall of the house can be cut. This hole must be 10" (254mm) high x 10" (254mm) wide with its center line determined by the amount of vertical rise and horizontal run of the termination.
VENTING FIREPLACE - REAR To Use the Vent Graph (Figure 31) Venting Graph (Dimensions in Feet) 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.
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") (76 mm) on top, and (1") (25 mm) on bottom and sides. Important! When vent termination exits through foundation less than 20"...
VENT CLEARANCES Figure 37 *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 clearance to window or door that may be opened [*12 inches (305 mm) minimum for appliances <...
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Continue adding components per the pre-planned vent system vent system. Special Venting Components (Simpson Duravent) See Empire Comfort Systems Retail Price List for Simpson Duravent part numbers and pricing. Special DV Vent Kits Available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. dealers.
FRAMING AND FINISHING 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.
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FRAMING AND FINISHING (continued) Vertical Firestops (Figures 41, 42 and 43) Vertical runs of this system which pass through ceilings require the 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.
HORIZONTAL TERMINATION NOTE: For installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the the exterior of the building. Adjust the termination cap to building, 14-inch and 36-inch tall Snorkel Terminations, as shown in Figure 45 are available. Follow the same installation procedures as used for standard Horizontal Terminations.
CAUTION: Sharp edges, use protective gloves when installing. Sheet metal snips 5/16” nut driver Phillips head screwdriver - #2 High temperature sealant or furnace cement rated for continuous use at 1,000ºF minimum Measuring tape See parts list on page 32 to verify components included in this vent kit prior to installation.
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7. Remove outside mounting plate with tube attached from wall. Mark and cut the extra length of the 6 5/8” (168 mm) diameter VINYL SIDING KIT DV822 tube from the opposite end. Do not crimp or enlarge tube. OUTSIDE MOUNTING PLATE tube 2 1/2”...
Follow correct option according to venting method. Connecting Directly to Fireplace the unit (no rigid venting system is being used), then the gasket Peel the paper off the self-adhesive gasket and then wrap it around the end of the tube (if tube was cut, it is recommended to use cut end) as shown in Figure 51.
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Prior to making the vent connections, apply high temperature INSTALLATION sealant (1000 degree F min.) to the vent connections before Unpack vent components and check that all items are included. end without the adapter is to be installed to the Termination Check to see that the vent spacer springs are located around Cap.
VERTICAL TERMINATION 3. Check for evidence of excessive condensate, such as water Locate and mark the center point of the vent pipe using a nail on droplets forming in the inner liner and subsequently dripping the underside of the roof. Drive the nail through the center point. out at joints.
Two sets of 45 degree elbow offsets within these vertical installations. From 0 to a maximum of 8 ft. a vent pipe can be from your Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. distributor or dealer for used between elbows. Simpson Duravent only.
LOG PLACEMENT - 32” & 36” FIREPLACES After handling logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean operation to Figure 56 and Figure 57 and corresponding WARNING when completing following log placement instructions.
LOG PLACEMENT - 42” FIREPLACES logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands. Always wear logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water to remove any The positioning of logs is critical to safe and clean operation of this Figure 58 and Figure 59 and corresponding WARNING when completing following log placement steps.
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. When you ignite the pilot, the thermopile produces millivolts (electrical Initial Lighting current) which energizes the magnet in the gas valve.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) STANDING PILOT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Note REMOTE/OFF/ON Switch desired, turn the REMOTE/OFF/ON switch from the REMOTE REMOTE/OFF/ON switch. A wire position to the ON position. harness is attached to the REMOTE/OFF/ON switch. The red, Installation of Remote Receiver black and green (wires) female push-ons attach to the REMOTE/ OFF/ON switch.
STANDING PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING erty damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control exactly.
STANDING PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING c. Defective valve. —Turn valve knob to ON. Place REMOTE/OFF/ON switch a. Defective ignitor (no spark electrode) to ON. Check with millivolt meter at thermopile terminals. —Check for spark at electrode and pilot; if no spark and Millivolt meter should read greater than 200 millivolts.
DIRECT IGNITION WIRING DIAGRAM LED CODES Steady ON Normal operation, power ON to control 2 Flashes 3 unsuccessful ignition trials 3 Flashes 4 Flashes Interrupt power for 5 seconds to reset control Steady Flash Flame detected out of sequence Figure 63 OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL Electric (120 volt) Operated Remote Control (FREC) Disconnect 3-prong power cord from receptacle.
DIRECT IGNITION 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. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area B.
INITIAL START UP GAS LINE PURGE NOTE: UNIT MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED FOR ELECTRONIC IGNITION TO FUNCTION. may use the following purge procedures to prevent the delays that would be caused by waiting for the lockout periods between tries for ignition. PURGE PROCEDURE 5.
DIRECT IGNITION PROPANE/LP GAS CONVERSION 14. Replace main burner onto burner assembly. Place main burner beneath electrodes, slide main burner from right to left into requirements of the provincial authorities having jurisdiction burner location, and pivot main burner away from you and into and in accordance with the requirements of the CSA B149.2 air shutter.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE PLEASE NOTE attempt to clean glass when glass is hot. some expansion and/or contraction noise during the start up or cool down cycle. Similar noises are found with your furnace heat exchanger or car engine. Glass Removal and Replacement (Figure 66) Lower bottom control cover.
To Order Parts After the Warranty Period, please contact your dealer or one of the Master Parts Distributors listed below. This list changes from time to time. For the current list, please click on the Master Parts button at www.empirecomfort.com. Equipment repair parts for Heaters, Grills, and Fireplaces manufactured by Empire Comfort Systems Inc. 1401 Willow Lake Boulevard...
FBB4 OPTIONAL VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION Attention 5. Insert blower assembly into interior, bottom of fireplace. supply line Position blower assembly behind gas valve, align notch Note magnets on the back and bottom of blower assembly will It is recommended that an ON/OFF wall switch be installed that will activate the power supply to the furnace by a 6.
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FBB4 OPTIONAL VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION FBB4 BLOWER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE R7649 FAN CONTROL R4192 SPEED CONTROL KNOB R4186 SPEED CONTROL Page 54 29354-1-1012...
JUNCTION BOX WIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STANDARD MILLIVOLT VALVE MODELS CAUTION: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 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).
1. Using gloves, unpack liner components and check for 7. Align grout lines on top brick panel with the grout lines damaged or missing components. on the side brick panels. Place the top brick panel into 2. Lower bottom louver and remove upper louver on brick panel holder.
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 Fan Kit...
APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 29354-1-1012 Page 59...
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Empire Comfort Systems Inc. 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 Page 60...
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