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DIRECT VENT ZERO CLEARANCE GAS

FIREPLACE HEATER SERIES

MILLIVOLT (MV)

DVCP(32,36,42)BP3(0,2)(N,P)-2

INTERMITTENT PILOT (IP)

DVCP(32,36,42)BP7(0,2)(N,P)-2

GAS-FIRED

UL FILE NO. MH30033

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER’S MANUAL

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

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.

WARNING

If not installed, operated and maintained

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.

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Page 1: ...U 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 th...

Page 2: ...and set aside 5 Remove remaining carton 6 Verify that the fireplace and components have not been dam aged during shipping 7 Set fireplace in a location near to its final installation location Installation Considerations Fireplace Installation Guide lines When planning a fireplace insert installation it s necessary to determine Gas supply piping left side entrance Electrical connections for optiona...

Page 3: ... 4 FLUE RESTRICTOR ASSEMBLY NAT OR LP 1 1 5 NO 10 X 1 2 PHILLIPS SCREW 8 8 6 8 X 1 SELF DRILLING DRYWALL SCREW 8 8 7 AA BATTERY 0 4 8 AC ADAPTOR 0 1 9 DECORATIVE ROCK 2 2 10 BACKER STUD 4 4 See Parts Lists on pages 48 51 for ordering replacement parts Do not order batteries bolts screws washers or nuts They are stan dard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store Note Items no...

Page 4: ...OLT STANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM 35 MILLIVOLT STANDING PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 36 MILLIVOLT STANDING PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING 37 IPI ELECTRONIC SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 38 IPI ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM 39 INTERMITTENT PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 40 INTERMITTENT PILOT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 41 43 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 44 45 JUNCTION BOX WIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 46 MA...

Page 5: ...allation 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 local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code or CSA B149 1 in Canada Available from the American National Standards Institute Inc 11 West 42nd St Ne...

Page 6: ... Direct Ignition Millivolt Wall Switch DVCP 32 36 42 BP 3 7 FRBTP Battery Operated Remote Control with Programmable Thermostat DVCP 32 36 42 BP 3 7 RVKN 1 Remote Kit NAT Stepper Motor DVCP 32 36 42 BP7N RVKP 1 Remote Kit LP Stepper Motor DVCP 32 36 42 BP7P Venting Options Description DVVK 4TSP Top vent kit horizontal 4 in to 6 in 114 3 mm to 152 mm wall thickness DVVK 4TP Top vent kit horizontal 8...

Page 7: ...Fiber DVP42TKR Liner Black Reflective DVP42TRB Liner Rustic Brick Ceramic Fiber FBB10 Blower Auto Variable Speed LK6 Lighting Kit 120 V Attention This unit requires Ceramic Fiber Logs to complete the fireplace interior Contact your Empire Comfort Systems Dealer see Page 47 for further information Do not operate the fireplace without the Ceramic Fiber Log accessory installed The following accessory...

Page 8: ...ck side of Blower showing Velcro Figure 2 3 Route wiring through opening created in Step 1 4 Secure blower assembly into place per step 2 with velcro 5 Install thermo disc by snapping into valve bracket burner assembly See Figure 3 Figure 3 6 Connect Power source into outlet on the bottom right side of the appliance BLOWER INSTALLATION AFTER INSTALLED IN WALL 1 Make sure power is turned off prior ...

Page 9: ... by removing the two screws securing the metal plate to log support Retain log support and screws for reassembly See Figure 8 Figure 8 6 Remove the four screws securing burner and slide to right then lift burner off Retain burner and screws for reassembly See Figure 9 Figure 9 7 Remove seven screws and lift burner assembly Retain screws and burner assembly for reassembly See Figure 10 Figure 10 8 ...

Page 10: ...two screws removed in step 5 See Figure 8 15 Reinstall the grate three screws removed in step 4 See Figure 7 16 Install thermo disc by snapping into valve bracket burner assembly See Figure 14 Figure 14 FBB10 BLOWER KIT INSTALLATION OPTIONAL 17 Connect Power source into outlet 18 Reinstall the glass frame removed in step 3 See Figure 6 19 Reconnect the latches at the bottom of the firebox assembly...

Page 11: ...and SD 942 DVVK 4TSP Direct Vent Fireplace Vent Kit for Top Vent Thru the wall 5 to 7 inch wall thickness Includes SD 908 SD 985 SD 990 and SD 942 VENT SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION Use one of the following 4 x 6 5 8 vent systems Simpson Duravent DVA H2 Simpson Duravent GS American Metal Products Selkirk Direct Temp Security Secure Vent Empire Flexvent Kit DVVK 4F refer to page 32 33 Or the following 4 x ...

Page 12: ... J Depth from back of fireplace to centerline of top vent 6 3 4 6 3 4 6 3 4 K Height from the bottom of the fireplace to the left gas line opening 2 2 2 L Depth from the front of the fireplace to the left gas line opening 4 5 8 4 5 8 4 5 8 M Depth from rear of fireplace to gas line opening 11 13 16 11 13 16 11 13 16 N Viewing area height 24 7 8 24 7 8 26 7 8 O Viewing area width 27 1 2 30 1 2 36 1...

Page 13: ...ED WALL COMBUSTIBLE 9 Figure 17 Combustible Material No greeting cards stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed on or attached to the fireplace The flow of heat can ignite combustibles FIREPLACE TOP VIEW PERPENDICULAR SIDE WALL 45 6 3 MAX FRONT FACE SIDE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ALLOWED IN SHADED AREAS Figure 18 Mantel Chart FIREPLACE OPENING INDEX LETTER DISTANCE FROM TOP EDGE OF FIRE...

Page 14: ...nt sidewall is 6 in Refer to framing dimensions on page 18 Note 72 in minimum applies when unit is installed in wall above floor level 72 183cm 6 152mm Figure 20 Television Considerations Installing a television above an appliance has become increas ingly popular however the area above any appliance gets hot and most TV manufacturers recommend against placing their products near a heat source If y...

Page 15: ... Supply Knob Check Local Code Each appliance should have its own manual gas supply knob A manual main gas supply knob should be located in the vicinity of the unit Where none exists or where its size or location is not adequate contact your local authorized installer for installation or relocation Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of liquefied petrole...

Page 16: ...w c 1 120 kPa for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 14 0 in w c 3 484 kPa Propane gas models will have a manifold pressure approximately 10 0 in w c 2 49 kPa at the valve outlet with the inlet pressure to the valve from a minimum of 10 8 in w c 2 68 kPa for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 14 0 in w c 3 484 kPa Gas Supply Pressure inches w c Minimum Normal Maximum Natu...

Page 17: ...igure 26 6 Tighten the eight screws loosened in step 5 7 Bend the nailing flanges 90 degree as shown in Figure 27 Figure 27 8 Attach the two backer studs to the firebox with four 10 x 1 2 Phillips screws provided as shown in Figure 28 9 Attachthetwobackerstudstotheverticalstudswithfour screws appropriate for installation not provided as shown Figure 28 10 Slide unit into position and secure to wal...

Page 18: ... finishing to top of fireplace refer to Figure 32 Note Minimum chase top to top of framing edge is 24 in DVCP32 DVCP36 DVCP42 Dimensions in inches A 47 1 4 47 1 4 49 1 4 B 34 3 4 37 3 4 43 3 4 C 17 1 4 17 1 4 17 1 4 Figure 31 Finishing Finish the walls with the material of your choice Figure 19 on page 13 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of mantels or othe...

Page 19: ...MBUSTIBLE SURROUND MANTELSHELF 2 X 4 HEADER FINISHED WALL COMBUSTIBLE FINISHED WALL NON COMBUSTIBLE FRONT RIM OR NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL INSTALLATION IS OPTIONAL Figure 34 Attention Cold climate installation recommendation When 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 In plann...

Page 20: ...ICAL 90 DEGREE ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALL 12 in minimum rise before elbow 90 ELBOW A PIPE LENGTH VENT CAP WALL FIRESTOP THIMBLE B C A B C Dimensions in inches 6 11 1 4 to 12 3 4 4 3 4 to 6 1 4 9 14 1 4 to 15 3 4 7 3 4 to 9 1 4 12 17 1 4 to 18 3 4 10 3 4 to 12 1 4 Figure 36 CORNER INSTALLATION VERTICAL 90 DEGREE ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALL 12 in minimum rise before elbow WALL FIRESTOP TH...

Page 21: ... be reduced by 18 in 457 mm This does not apply if the 45 degree elbows are installed on the vertical part of the vent system Reduce 3 ft for every 90 degree elbow Example According to the chart the maximum horizontal vent length is 20 ft and if two 45 degree elbows are required in the horizontal vent it must be reduced to 17 ft The maximum number of 45 degree elbows permitted per side wall instal...

Page 22: ...OP continued Below Grade Installation When it is not possible to meet the required vent termination clearances of 12 in 305 mm above grade level a snorkel kit is recommended It allows installation depth down to 7 in 178 mm below grade level The 7 in 178 mm is measured from the center of the horizontal vent pipe as it penetrates through the wall Ensurethesidewallventingclearancesareobserved Ifventi...

Page 23: ...m vertical and horizontal distances for two 90 degree elbows as shown in Figure 44 is 20 feet 6 1 m FIRESTOP AT CEILING LEVEL SEE GRAPH FOR PERMISSIBLE H AND V DIMENSIONS NOTE H1 AND H2 MUST BE ADDED TOGETHER TO USE CHART Figure 44 B C A CENTER OF ELBOW STRAIGHT OUT MINIMUM D C B V H FIREPLACE SERIES HARD ELBOW DIMENSIONS in inches A B C D DVCP32 50 13 16 4 5 16 6 5 16 9 1 8 DVCP36 50 13 16 4 6 9 ...

Page 24: ... This hole mustbe10 in 254mm highx10 5 8 in 270mm widewithitscenter line determined by the amount of vertical rise and horizontal run of the termination See Figure 46 When locating the hole it must be noted that the bottom of the must be 12 in 305mm above the ground level and top of the cap must be no less than 18 in 457mm below a combustible projection and no closer than 9 in 229mm to any wall ru...

Page 25: ... 4 1015 Page 25 EXAMPLES TOP VENT RUN H2 V1 24 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Figure 48 Example H2 3ft H3 1ft 4ft 90 90 90 6ft V1 21ft H 10ft V 21ft Figure 49 EXAMPLE H1 2ft V1 20ft H 2ft V 20ft Figure 50 ...

Page 26: ...l distance of 2 feet 61 cm from the cen ter line of the terminal 24 in 61 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 veranda porch deck or balcony 12 in 30 cm 12 in 30 cm F Clearance to outside corner 6 in 15 cm 6 in 15 cm 1 In accordance with the...

Page 27: ... safety whenever the vent system passes through 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 Horizontal runs in the vent system which pass through either interior or exterior walls require the use of wall firestops on both sides of the wall throug...

Page 28: ...mmodate ceiling joists and or obstructions Cut a 10 inch x 10 inch hole through the ceiling using the center point previously marked Frame the hole with framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists See Figure 54 If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic position and secure the ceiling firestop on the ceiling side of the previously cut and framed hole See Figure 55 If the area above the c...

Page 29: ...fireplace in such a way that minimizes the number of offsets and horizontal vent length Sinceitisveryimportantthattheventingsystemmaintainitsbalance between the combustion air intake and the flue gas exhaust certain limitations as to vent configurations apply and must be strictly adhered to Figure 57 TERMINATION CLEARANCES The graph showing the relationship between vertical and horizontal side wal...

Page 30: ...les Replace damaged components should immediately 2 Remove the cap and shine a flashlight down the vent Remove any bird nests or other foreign material 3 Check for evidence of excessive condensate such as water droplets forming in the inner liner and subsequently dripping out at joints Condensate can cause corrosion of caps pipe and fittings It may be caused by having excessive lateral runs too ma...

Page 31: ...ical installations up to 40 feet in height b Two sets of 45 degree elbow offsets within these vertical installations From 0 to a maximum of 8 feet a vent pipe can be used between elbows c Wall straps must be used to support offset pipe every 4 ft This application will require that you first determine the roof pitch and use the appropriate venting components OFFSET CHART RISE OFFSET ELBOW DEGREES C...

Page 32: ... should overlap a minimum of 1 in for proper sealing Always follow the general venting requirements for vent termination location vent lengths and clearance to combustible materials INSTALLATION 1 Unpack vent components and check that all items are included 2 Check to see that the vent spacer springs are located around the flue vent at 8 in and 12 in intervals along its length See Figure 63 If not...

Page 33: ... venting Forcing the termination cap into the flex venting will deform the flue venting which will restrict the exhaust gases and cause improper operation of the fireplace 8 Attach the Termination Cap to the outside of the house 9 Prior to making the vent connections apply high temperature sealant 1000 degree F min to the vent connections before securing with the band clamps provided Note The flue...

Page 34: ... not require 24 volts or 110 volts Check System Operation Millivolt system and all individual components may be checked with a millivolt meter 0 1000 MV range Use wire of a gauge proper for the length of the wire Recommended Wire Gauges Maximum Length Wire Gauge 1 ft to 10 ft 18 10 ft to 25 ft 16 25 ft to 35 ft 14 Millivolt System The standing pilot burns continuously even when the main burner is ...

Page 35: ...015 Page 35 Figure 70 MILLIVOLT STANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM BP3 SERIES Wiring If any of the original wire as supplied with this unit must be replaced it must be replaced with no 18 150 C wire or its equivalent ...

Page 36: ...which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B Before lighting smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor 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 Immediatelycal...

Page 37: ...romthethermopileatthegas valve terminals are tight and the thermopile is fully inserted into the pilot bracket Check the thermopile with a millivolt meter Take the reading at TH TP TP terminals of the gas valve The meter should read 350 millivolts minimum while holding the valve knob depressed in the PILOT position with the pilot lit and the REMOTE OFF ON switch in the OFF position Replace the fau...

Page 38: ...uring a power outage 3 The gas valve has inlet and outlet pressure taps as shown in Figure 71 Refer to pages 15 and 16 for gas pressure requirements Note The gas control has a manual HI LO flame adjustment knob regulator that allows you to increase or decrease the height of the burner flame See Figure 69 Rotate the HI LO knob counterclockwise to HI to increase the flame height and clockwise to LO ...

Page 39: ...arket permanently located manufactured 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 removed cracked or broken Have a qualified technician replace a dam aged panel s WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or mainte nance can cause pr...

Page 40: ...LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING INTERMITTENT PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS BP7 SERIES A This appliance has a pilot which can be lighted with the manual on off switch a remote control or by switching the receiver switch to the ON position When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell ...

Page 41: ...INTERMITTENT PILOT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING BP7 SERIES Troubleshooting Before proceeding with the procedures in the following trouble shooting table verify that the power supply AC DC adapter is present and that the batteries inside the receiver and or optional battery pack are fresh and installed with correct polarity Make sure all the connections between the wire harnesses and system compo...

Page 42: ...35919 4 1015 Page 42 INTERMITTENT PILOT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING BP7 SERIES ...

Page 43: ...35919 4 1015 Page 43 INTERMITTENT PILOT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING BP7 SERIES ...

Page 44: ...essary to clean the glass periodically During start up condensation which is normal forms on the inside of the glass and causes lint dust and other airborne particles to cling to the glass surface Also initial paint curing may deposit a slight film on the glass It is therefore recommended that the glass be cleaned two or three times with a non abrasive household cleaner and warm water we recommend...

Page 45: ...ure 74 2 To install correctly the door should be held at an angle outward fromthefireboxasshownintheillustration thencarefullyengage the upper flange of the door frame with the top flange of the firebox Center the door left to right then allow the bottom of the door to swing inward to seal against the firebox front 3 Once the glass door is placed flat to the firebox front edges engage the two spri...

Page 46: ...on box is located on the lower right side of the fireplace Wiring must be fed to the junction box and attached to the receptacle that is provided Leave approximately 6 in of wire in the junction box for connection Attach black wire to one side of the receptacle and white wire to opposite side of receptacle The ground wire should be attached to the green ground screw Install the receptacle into the...

Page 47: ...n 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 and Serial Number from the name plate on your equipment Then determine the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the fol lowing illustration and part list Be sure to gi...

Page 48: ...1269 R11269 GAS LINE BRACKET 24 31599 31599 31786 BURNER BASE 25 31785 31785 31785 TUBING ASSEMBLY INLET 26 R11675 R11675 R11675 ORIFICE HOLDER 27 31714 31714 31714 ORIFICE BRACKET 28 R7572 R7572 R7572 JAMB NUT 1 4 in 18 NPS 29 R7624 R7624 R7624 AIR SHUTTER 30 P204 N A N A ORIFICE 54 LP 30 P286 P286 N A ORIFICE 42 NAT 30 N A P208 N A ORIFICE 1 45mm LP 30 N A N A P258 ORIFICE 1 55mm LP 30 N A N A P...

Page 49: ...35919 4 1015 Page 49 MILLIVOLT PARTS VIEW DVCP 32 36 42 BP3 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 37 38 35 39 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 11 13 14 15 17 18 9 10 12 16 3 3 9 9 9 17 36A 36B 40 41 ...

Page 50: ...675 ORIFICE HOLDER 27 31714 31714 31714 ORIFICE BRACKET 28 R7572 R7572 R7572 JAMB NUT 1 4 in 18 NPS 29 R7624 R7624 R7624 AIR SHUTTER 30 P204 N A N A ORIFICE 54 LP 30 P286 P286 N A ORIFICE 42 NAT 30 N A P208 N A ORIFICE 1 45mm LP 30 N A N A P258 ORIFICE 1 55mm LP 30 N A N A P285 ORIFICE 39 NAT 31 R10432 R10432 R10432 VENTURI 32 R10602 R10602 R10602 VENTURI GASKET 33 R2423 R2423 R2423 CONNECTOR MALE...

Page 51: ...35919 4 1015 Page 51 IP PARTS VIEW DVCP 32 36 42 BP7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 13 14 15 17 18 9 10 12 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 39 34 37 40 38 41 36A 42 43 45 35 36B 3 9 9 9 17 44 46 ...

Page 52: ... everyone adults and children to stay clear and avoid touching the vent cap Keep the area around the vent cap clear of combustibles including shrubs and trees Under no circumstances should any solid fuels wood coal paper or cardboard etc be used in this appliance This appliance requires an unimpeded flow of air to circulate warm air Do not place objects on or around the appliance that may restrict...

Page 53: ...y More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding materi als hair from pets etc It is imperative that control compart ments burners and circulating air passageways of the appli ance be kept clean Do not put anything around the fireplace that will obstruct the flow of ventilation air Do keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible material gasoline and...

Page 54: ... 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 stratify in a closed area and the odor intensity could vary at different levels Since it is heavier than air there may be more odor at lower levels Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor If you dete...

Page 55: ...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 minimum height of eight feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent termination for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less th...

Page 56: ...th the appliance 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 Damages that might result from the use misuse or improper installation of this appliance Travel diagnostic costs and freight charges on warranted parts to and from the factory Claims that do not involve ...

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