American Hearth ADVCX36FP91N-1 Installation Instructions And Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER’S MANUAL

DIRECT VENT ZERO CLEARANCE

GAS FIREPLACE HEATER

MODEL SERIES:

MULTIFUNCTION REMOTE (MF)

ADVCX(36,42)FP91(N,P)-1

MH30033

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, 

permanently located, 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.

 

WARNING

If not installed, operated and maintained in ac-

cordance 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.

GAS-FIRED

 

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.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

HOT GLASS

DO NOT TOUCH

NEVER

WILL

CAUSE BURNS.

GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.

ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

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.

Note:

 Barrier required, but may be sold separately.

Summary of Contents for ADVCX36FP91N-1

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...g See Page 15 5 Install the gas lines See Page 13 6 Install the wiring See Pages 14 and 45 7 Install the venting See Pages 19 24 8 Install the fireplace See Pages 15 18 9 Connect the gas See Pages 13...

Page 3: ...4 VERTICAL TERMINATION 25 26 FRAMING AND FINISHING 27 28 DVVK 5F FLEX VENT INSTRUCTIONS 29 30 LINER PLACEMENT 31 GLOWING EMBERS 31 LOG IDENTIFICATION 32 LOG PLACEMENT 33 43 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 44 IP...

Page 4: ...P 1 5 Hardware Pack 1 6 AA Battery 4 7 AAA Battery 3 8 Remote 1 Not Shown Log Set see Page 32 1 set Not Shown Fireplace 1 Not Shown Accessory Sheet 1 Not Shown Product Registration Card 1 See Parts Li...

Page 5: ...per installation or use of the fireplace can cause serious injury or death from fire burns explosions or carbon monoxide poisoning The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of l...

Page 6: ...6 Depth 21 1 16 21 1 16 21 1 16 21 1 16 Gas Inlet Shutoff Valve pipe 1 2 NPT 1 2 NPT 1 2 NPT 1 2 NPT Vent Size 5 x 8 5 x 8 5 x 8 5 x 8 NOTE Air shutter settings are factory minimum settings Some venti...

Page 7: ...e Door Brushed Nickel ADVCX36 DVD42XBLNB Decorative Door Brushed Nickel ADVCX42 DVP36XCB Ceramic Fiber Liner Cottage Brick ADVCX36 DVP42XCB Ceramic Fiber Liner Cottage Brick ADVCX42 DVP36XTS Ceramic F...

Page 8: ...ebox 28 3 8 32 3 8 H The height to the firebox standoffs 42 1 8 42 1 8 I Width from the left side of the box to the centerline of vent 19 1 8 23 1 8 J Depth from back of box to centerline of top vent...

Page 9: ...CHART FOR MAXIMUM MANTEL DEPTH SEE MANTEL CHART FOR MINIMUM HEIGHT OF MANTEL ABOVE UNIT STAND OFF 3 76mm HEIGHT ABOVE TOP OF FIREPLACE REAR STAND OFF SIDE STAND OFF Figure 1 Note Generic Firebox show...

Page 10: ...ve this fireplace Empire Comfort Sys tems accepts no responsibility for damage or injuries Follow the television manufacturer s installation instructions including any recommendations regarding proxim...

Page 11: ...en the combustion air intake and the flue gas exhaust certain limitations as to vent configurations apply and must be strictly adhered to Figure 7 VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES The graph showing the rel...

Page 12: ...cm 24 in 61 cm L Clearance above paved sidewalk or paved drive way located on public property 7 ft 2 13 m 7 ft 2 13 m E Clearance to unventi lated soffit 12 in 30 cm 12 in 30 cm M Clearance under ver...

Page 13: ...ompounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases The gas lines must be checked for leaks by the installer This should be done with a soap so...

Page 14: ...nd shall be in compliance with all local city and state building codes Before making the electrical connection make sure that the main power supply is disconnected The appliance when installed must be...

Page 15: ...r installing firebox into framing the finished wall surface must cover the six inch opening above the firebox DIMENSIONS in inches Dim ADVCX36 ADVCX42 A 42 5 16 42 5 16 B 42 3 8 46 3 8 C 21 1 2 21 1 2...

Page 16: ...e around vertical vent pipe on first twelve inches See Figure 16 For horizontal vent maintain a minimum one inch clearance to the bottom and sides of the vent and three inch clearance to combustibles...

Page 17: ...option is used The appliance can be mounted on any of the following surfaces 1 A flat hard combustible burnable surface 2 A raised wooden platform 3 Fourcornersupports Example Fourconcretemasonryblock...

Page 18: ...10 3 4 to 12 1 4 Figure 24 CORNER INSTALLATION VERTICAL 90 DEGREE ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALL 12 inch minimum rise before elbow DIMENSIONS in inches Dim ADVCX36 ADVCX42 A 47 49 7 8 B 33 1 4 35 1...

Page 19: ...ze is the same NOTICE All outer connection joints must be sealed with aluminum tape screwsorsiliconesealantratedabove300 F 149 C Theinner flue joints do not require any sealant Figure 27 VENT SYSTEM I...

Page 20: ...and recommended open ings for the flue restrictor Adjustments may be made for each par ticular installation Figure 28 Figure 29 The minimum hole location dimensions for through the wall horizontal ins...

Page 21: ...it must be noted that the bottom of the cap must be 12 inches 305mm above the ground level and top of the cap must be no less than 18 inches 457mm below a combustible projection and no closer than 9...

Page 22: ...ach 45 elbow installed in the horizontal run the length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by 18 inches Reduce 3 feet for every 90 elbow This does not apply if the 45 elbows are installed on the ve...

Page 23: ...MAXIMUM 24 28 7 6 MAXIMUM Figure 35 Two 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 meas...

Page 24: ...m from the total horizontal measure ment for each 90 elbow installed horizontally Subtract 1 1 2 ft 457 mm from the total horizontal measurement for each 45 el bow installed horizontally Dimensions in...

Page 25: ...reased In high wind conditions nearby trees adjoining roof lines steep pitched roofs and other similar factors can result in poor draft or down drafting In these cases increasing the vent height may s...

Page 26: ...uld the outside walls of your home This is especially important in cold climates Upon completion of chase framing install the vent system by following the instructions in this manual Figure 45 Vertica...

Page 27: ...h an interior wall an exterior wall or a ceiling These firestops act as a firebreak heat shield and as a means to insure that minimum clearances are maintained to the vent system Horizontal Firestops...

Page 28: ...eviously cut and framed hole See Figure 50 If the area above the ceiling is an attic position and secure the firestop on top of the previously framed hole See Figure 51 NOTE Remove insulation from the...

Page 29: ...e 52 5 FLEX VENT PIPE SPACER SPRING 8 FLEX VENT PIPE Figure 53 3 Attach a 6 inch piece of hard pipe to raise the connection point above the unit 4 Use existing 8 inch diameter inlet collar to attach o...

Page 30: ...ecure flue adapter to the fireplace flue with a minimum of two screws provided See Figure 54 11 Attach the Outer Vent pipe to the 8 inch diameter collar on the fireplace with a large band clamp provid...

Page 31: ...pplied with the fireplace Tear the embers into dime size pieces and fluff each piece to maximize the glow Apply a single layer of embers in the shaded areas See Figure 56 NOTE Replacement embers eithe...

Page 32: ...very important that part number and description of part coincide Part Number Description Front View Top View 34199 Bottom Rear Log A 34191 Left Log B 34200 Rear Top Log C 34196 Center Front Log D 3419...

Page 33: ...LOG PLACEMENT 1 Place Bottom Rear Log A onto Burner Pins 1 and 2 Burner Pin Layout Note Ember material not shown for clarity 35363 3 1015 Page 33...

Page 34: ...LOG PLACEMENT 2 Place Left Log B onto Burner Pins 3 and 4 Note Ember material not shown for clarity Burner Pin Layout 35363 3 1015 Page 34...

Page 35: ...LOG PLACEMENT 3 Place Rear Top Log C onto Burner Pin 5 and the rear pin on Left Log B Note Ember material not shown for clarity 35363 3 1015 Page 35...

Page 36: ...LOG PLACEMENT 4 Place Center Front Log D onto Burner Pins 6 and 7 Note Ember material not shown for clarity 35363 3 1015 Page 36...

Page 37: ...LOG PLACEMENT 5 Place Center Left Log E onto Burner Pin 8 and the front pin on Left Log B Note Ember material not shown for clarity Burner Pin Layout 35363 3 1015 Page 37...

Page 38: ...LOG PLACEMENT 6 Place Left Log F onto Burner Pin 9 and the pin on Center Front Log D Note Ember material not shown for clarity Burner Pin Layout 35363 3 1015 Page 38...

Page 39: ...LOG PLACEMENT 7 Place Center Right Log G onto Burner Pin 10 and the pin on Center Left Log E Note Ember material not shown for clarity 35363 3 1015 Page 39...

Page 40: ...LOG PLACEMENT 8 Place Front Right Log H onto Burner Pins 11 and 12 Note Ember material not shown for clarity Burner Pin Layout 35363 3 1015 Page 40...

Page 41: ...LOG PLACEMENT 9 Place Log Chunk I to the outside of the burner as shown Note Ember material not shown for clarity 35363 3 1015 Page 41...

Page 42: ...LOG PLACEMENT 10 Place Right Log J onto the pins on Rear Top Log C and Front Right Log H Note Ember material not shown for clarity Burner Pin Layout 35363 3 1015 Page 42...

Page 43: ...Completed Logset LOG PLACEMENT Note Ember material not shown for clarity 35363 3 1015 Page 43...

Page 44: ...uctions for detailed operation information LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS A This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which au tomatically lights the pilot Do not try to light the pilot by hand use th...

Page 45: ...tured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used CAUTION Do not operate the appliance with glass panel re...

Page 46: ...tteries Ambient Temperature Ratings 0 50 C 32 122 F Radio Frequency 315 MHz NOTICE THE TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER ARE RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES PLACING THE RECEIVER IN OR NEAR METAL SEVERELY REDUCES THE S...

Page 47: ...on Display With the system in the OFF position press the THERMOSTAT key and the MODE key at the same time Look at the LCD screen on the Transmitter to verify that a C or F is visible to the right of t...

Page 48: ...in the high position Figure 61 Flame OFF Figure 62 Flame Level 1 Figure 63 Flame Level 5 Figure 64 Flame Level Maximum Thermostat Transmitter Operation The Remote Control can operate as a room thermo...

Page 49: ...et temperature press the UP or DOWN ARROW keys until the desired set temperature is displayed on the LCD screen of the Transmitter NOTICE When Smart Thermostat is activated the manual flame height adj...

Page 50: ...se the Up Down Arrow Buttons Figure 57a to adjust the out put level A single beep will confirm reception of the command OFF Figure 70 OFF Figure 71 Continuous Pilot Intermittent Pilot CPI IPI Selectio...

Page 51: ...e 75 Using Without a Remote Control Remove the decorative front and outer surround to access the module With the ON OFF rocker switch in the ON position press with SW1 button on the module The module...

Page 52: ...35363 3 1015 Page 52 INTERMITTENT PILOT PARTS VIEW 1 3 4 5 6 7 8B 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 20 8A 22 23 22 24 25 26 27 28 2 29 30...

Page 53: ...ASSEMBLY INLET REAR 13 R11862 R11862 CONNECTOR BRASS COMPRESSION TEE 14 33002 33002 TUBING ASSEMBLY INLET FRONT 15 33624 33624 TUBING ASSEMBLY INLET 16 35154 35154 MODULE TRAY 17 R2522 R2522 SWITCH O...

Page 54: ...35363 3 1015 Page 54 FIREPLACE ALL UNITS PARTS VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25...

Page 55: ...4 2 REQUIRED 12 R11721 R11721 LIGHT SOCKET ASSEMBLY 13 R8850 R8850 NUT 4 40 2 REQUIRED 14 R11752 R11752 GLASS ACCENT LAMP 15 R9342 R9342 BEZEL ACCENT LAMP 16 17357 17357 JUNCTION BOX SHIELD 17 17162...

Page 56: ...the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure no debris is interferes with the air flow Glass Cleaning Clean the glass periodically During start up condensation forms on the inside of the glas...

Page 57: ...barrier screen 3 Release two glass frame clamps at bottom of firebox 4 Remove glass frame Glass Barrier Replacement 1 Place the glass frame into fireplace 2 Attach two glass frame clamps at bottom of...

Page 58: ...Verify the electrical connections integrity and make sure they are in accordance with the relevant system wiring diagram If necessary replace the wire harness 2 If pilot flow adjuster screw is not sea...

Page 59: ...s 5 Remove the provided wiring harnesses from EV2 of gas valve red base and verify voltage at ignition between the EV1 terminal and the ground connection on the valve body 5 1 If the voltage is greate...

Page 60: ...red furniture paper boxes and clothing The glass front or any part removed for servicing the appli ance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance Work should be done by a qualified service per...

Page 61: ...in escaped gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into walls masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room That will take some of the odorant out of the gas reducing its odor intensity LP Gas may strati...

Page 62: ...sions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI UL 2034 listed and IAS certified 3 SIGNAGE A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimu...

Page 63: ...be ordered by your Service Person or Dealer Proof of purchase is required for warranty parts All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first obtain the Model Number an...

Page 64: ...th the ap pliance A bill of sale cancelled check or payment record should be kept to verify purchase date and establish warranty period Ready access to the appliance for service What Is Not Covered Da...

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