background image

Page 1

(SEE HOMEOWNER MANUAL FOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS)

INSTALLER: 

Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: 

Retain this manual for future reference.

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 

flammable 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 

performed by a qualified installer, 

service agency or the gas supplier.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, 

permanently located, manufactured home (USA 

only)  or  mobile  home,  where  not  prohibited  by 

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.

This fireplace is design 

certified in accordance 

with American National 

Standard/CSA Standard 

ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33 

and by Underwriters 

Laboratories as a Direct 

Vent Gas Fireplace 

Heater and shall be 

installed according to 

these instructions.

GAS-FIRED

 UL FILE NO. MH30033

HOT GLASS

DO NOT TOUCH

NEVER

WILL

CAUSE BURNS.

GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.

ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

DANGER

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.

DIRECT-VENT 

ZERO CLEARANCE GAS 

FIREPLACE HEATER SERIES: 

DVCT40CSP95KN-1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for DVCT40CSP95KN-1 Series

Page 1: ...ency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured home USA only or mobile home where not prohibited by 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 This fireplace is design certified in accordance with A...

Page 2: ...nstallation 16 19 Vent Framing 20 21 Vent System Identification 22 Special Vent Systems 22 Venting Fireplace 23 25 Horizontal Termination 26 Vertical Termination 27 29 Air Shutter Adjustment 30 Control System Troubleshooting 32 33 Accessing Valve Compartment 34 Testing Gas Supply 35 Parts List 36 Exploded View 37 Maintenance And Service 38 39 Important Safety Information 40 Requirements For Massac...

Page 3: ...____________________ Venting installed locked secured in place with correct clearance o _____________________ Firestops installed o _____________________ Exterior wall roof flashing installed and sealed o _____________________ Terminations installed and sealed pgs 27 29 o _____________________ Light unit and test venting before enclosing the fireplace o _____________________ ELECTRICAL pgs 14 15 U...

Page 4: ...ing installation and follow them carefully to ensure safety Failure to follow the instructions will void the warranty and may cause a fire hazard The warranty will be voided by and the warranter disclaims any responsibility for the following actions Installation by anyone other than the dealer or his agent Installation of any damaged fireplace or component Modification of the fireplace or direct v...

Page 5: ...ur perimeter edges on the bottom of the fireplace such as on cinder blocks where allowed by local codes If the fireplace is installed directly on carpeting tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring it should be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace This fireplace is designed to be installed in a zero clearance enclosure Combustible...

Page 6: ...attery Holder Switch 1 10 Ember Chunk Assembly 1 See Parts Lists on page 61 for ordering replacement parts Do not order batteries bolts screws washers or nuts They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at your local hardware store CARTON CONTENTS AND HARDWARE IMAGE NOT TO SCALE NOTICE Re Install Screws After Unpack Outer Bottom Rock wool Rock wool 1 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 EMBER CHUNK ASSEMBLY...

Page 7: ...al codes with the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 or Canadian Electric code CSA C22 1 if an external electrical source is utilized Qualified Installing Agency Installation and replacement of gas piping gas utilization equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency The term qualified agency means any individual firm corporation or co...

Page 8: ...mm base 120vac UL ACCESSORIES The following accessory parts can be obtained from your Empire Comfort Systems dealer For additional information beyond what your dealer can furnish contact Empire Comfort Systems Inc 918 Freeburg Ave Belleville Illinois 62220 2623 Model Number ACCESSORIES Description DFF40FPD Decorative Front Forged Iron Frame Distressed Pewter DFF40RPD Decorative Arch Insert Forged ...

Page 9: ...ior depth of the fireplace 20 G The rear exterior width of the fireplace N A H The height to the fireplace standoffs N A I Width from the left side to the centerline of vent 28 5 8 J Depth from back to centerline of top vent 12 3 8 K Height from the bottom to the gas line opening 6 13 16 L Depth from the front to gas line opening 20 M Depth from rear to gas line opening 4 3 4 N Glass height 31 1 2...

Page 10: ...e from opening to adjacent sidewall is 9 inches 9 228 mm TO FIREPLACE OPENING 35 889mm TO FIREPLACE OPENING Figure 5 CLEARANCES CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Dimension In Inches Back N A Side 3 Floor 0 Top of Unit 24 Top Framing Edge 0 FINISHED WALL COMBUSTIBLE NONCOMBUSTIBLE BOARD INSTALLED OVER APPLIANCE SEE MANTEL CHART FOR MAXIMUM MANTEL DEPTH FRAMING HEADER FINISHED WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL A...

Page 11: ...ke and the flue gas exhaust certain limitations as to vent configurations apply and must be strictly adhered to The graph showing the relationship between vertical and horizontal side wall venting will help to determine the various vent lengths allowable The horizontal vent run refers to the total length of vent pipe from the flue collar of the fireplace to the face of the outer wall Venting termi...

Page 12: ...m E Clearance to unventilat ed soffit 18 in 18 in M Clearance under veranda porch deck or balcony 12 in 30cm 12 in 30cm F Clearance to outside corner See previous page 1 In accordance with the current CSA B149 1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code G Clearance inside corner See previous page 2 In Accordance with the current ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code H Clearance to each side o...

Page 13: ...fter testing is complete all solution should be cleaned off On unexposed connections a pressure test should be made WARNING Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks Fireplace mustbedisconnectedfrompipingatinletofcontrolvalveand pipecappedorpluggedforpressuretest Neverpressuretest with fireplace connected control valve will sustain damage NOTICE The gas controls are equipped with a captured sc...

Page 14: ... Battery Holder The user interface battery holder must be mounted within a distance allowed by the attached 12 foot harness As shipped this harness is already fed through a strain relief on the bottom of the component access box and is attached to the User Interface Battery Holder NOTICE If an auxiliary device is to be used its wiring may be fed through the junction box strain relief Auxiliary dev...

Page 15: ...REEN YELLOW WHITE FUSE BLACK WHITE GREEN TO JUNCTION BOX LOOP TO LIGHTS SPLIT FLOW SOLENOID SLEEVE USER INTERFACE BATTERY HOLDER A D B C INDEX NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER A WIRE HARNESS ACCENT LIGHT TERMINATION R12269 B WIRE ASSEMBLY MODULE TO INTERFACE R11552 C WIRE HARNESS PROFLAME2 R11551 D WIRE HARNESS MODULE TO JUNCTION BOX R11730 Top of Receiver Module Figure 14 Bottom of Receiver Module ...

Page 16: ... edges on the bottom of the fireplace if allowed by local codes NOTICE Verify the gas supply and electrical considerations before beginning the framing Framing Information Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set in place Position framing to accommodate wall covering and fireplace facing material Construct the fireplace framing with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier If outdoor kit...

Page 17: ...ure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 WARNING When finishing the fireplace never obstruct or modify the gap around the glass frame in any manner Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the combustion chamber CAUTION Ifthejointsbetweenthefinishedwallandthefireplacesurround top and sides are sealed a 300 F minimum sealant material must be used These joints are not required to be sealed O...

Page 18: ...t an exterior wall the exterior wall must be insulated to conform to applicable insulation codes The fireplace outer wrapper is not considered a thermal barrier and can allow air infiltration Care should be taken to properly seal the chase area so air infiltration is kept to a minimum and drafts do not occur through the fireplace Vent Runs In planning the installation you must install certain comp...

Page 19: ...HIMBLE SPACER 90 ELBOW A C B DIMENSION in Inches A B C 24 36 4 3 4 Figure 24 VERTICAL 90 DEGREE ELBOW WITH HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VENT CAP WALL FIRESTOP THIMBLE 90 ELBOW 24 MINIMUM VERTICAL VENT REQUIRED A DISTANCE TO BOTTOM OF UNIT NO COMBUSTIBLES ALLOWED IN SHADED AREA Figure 25 DVCT40 DIMENSION in Inches A 82 INSTALLATION CONT D ...

Page 20: ...break 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 through which the vent passes Position the firestops on both sides of the framed hole previously cut Secure firestop with nails or...

Page 21: ...y marked Frame the hole with framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists See Figure 29 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 30 If the area above the ceiling is an attic position and secure the firestop on top of the previously framed hole See Figure 31 NOTICE Remove insulat...

Page 22: ...em installation by selecting the type of venting to be installed and the path that it will take Verify that clearances are met throughout the path of the venting system NOTICE These fireplaces cannot be vented out the rear Determine how the vent system will be terminated out the side of the house or through the roof Verify clearances for the termination When selecting a vent system for use with th...

Page 23: ...on dimensions for through the wall horizontal installations with 90 degree elbow and 24 inch rise off top of fireplace See Figure 40 on page 25 for permissible H and V dimensions Figure 34 GENERIC MODEL SHOWN GENERIC MODEL SHOWN VENTING FIREPLACE Damper Adjustment This unit has an adjustable damper for use with vertically terminated units only The damper is shipped in a fully open position and may...

Page 24: ...the building 14 inch and 36 inch tall Snorkel Terminations are available Follow the same installation procedures as used for standard Horizontal Terminations If the Snorkel Termination must be installed below grade i e basement applications proper drainage must be provided to prevent water from entering the Snorkel Termination See Figure 39 Do not attempt to enclose the Snorkel within the wall or ...

Page 25: ...eet so the horizontal run to the outer wall flange must not exceed 5 feet EXAMPLE B Medium Vertical Theverticaldimensionfromthefloortothecenterlineofthehorizontal venting is 24 1 2 feet so the horizontal run to the outer wall flange must not exceed 91 2 feet EXAMPLE C Long Horizontal If the horizontal run to the outer wall flange is 16 feet the vertical dimension from the floor of the unit to the ...

Page 26: ...al In Feet 24 7 9 36 8 12 48 9 15 Figure 42 GENERIC MODEL SHOWN 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 measurement for each 45 elbow installed hori zontally 2 MININUM INSTALLED HORIZONTALLY B A EXAMPLE VENT RUNS Initial Pipe Length In Inches A Vertical In Feet B Horizontal In Fe...

Page 27: ...ertical but cannot exceed 18 ft Figure 46 GENERIC MODEL SHOWN Three 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 measurement for each 45 elbow installed horizontally 2 EXAMPLE VENT RUNS Initial Pipe Length In Inches A Vertical In Feet B Horizontal In Feet 24 27 6 36 22 9 48 17 12 Maximum ...

Page 28: ...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 many elbows and exteri...

Page 29: ... 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 ft a vent pipe can be used between elbows c Wall straps must be used to support offset pipe every 4 This application will require that you first determine the roof pitch and use the appropriate venting components OFFSET CHART RISE OFFSET SIZE 5 X 8 ELBOW DEGREES CHIMNEY SECTI...

Page 30: ...andles See Figure 54 Loosen 2 air shutter handle screws Figure 54 3 Replace glass door See maintenance and service section of this manual 4 Turn unit on see operating instructions in home owner s instructions allow unit to warm up from 15 30 minutes to obtain it s full flame appearance 5 You may now adjust the air shutters The right air shutter handle adjusts the front air shutter and the left air...

Page 31: ...41521 2 0520 Page 31 This page is intentionally left blank ...

Page 32: ... 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 sealed check if pilot flow adjust screw is set correctly in accordance with the appliance manufacturer instructions If necessary correct it 3 Replace pilot tube or complete pilot assembly 4 Replace the ...

Page 33: ...tions 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 greater than 0 then replace valve 5 2 Or Replace IFC 6 Check the pressure at the outlet pressure test point out according to the manufacturer s instruction If not in accordance replace the gas valve 1 V...

Page 34: ...enance and Service section for Instructions Glass Frame Assembly See Maintenance and Service section for Instructions Figure 56 2 Remove the log set and set aside 3 Remove the top liner bracket and top liner See Figures 57 and 58 Figure 57 Figure 58 4 Remove right liner panel See Figure 59 Figure 59 5 Remove Access Panel See Figure 60 Figure 60 ...

Page 35: ... w c Propane Gas will have a manifold pressure approximately 10 0 inches w c at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of 11 0 inches w c for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 14 0 inches w c GAS SUPPLY PRESSURES inches water column GAS TYPE MAXIMUM MINIMUM MANIFOLD Natural 14 4 5 3 5 Propane 14 11 10 MANIFOLD PRESSURE TEST PORT...

Page 36: ...et Rear Natural Only 27 R12742 Tube Burner S Curve 28 R12283 Pilot Assembly Convertible 29 40598 Bracket Pilot 30 40804 Burner Base Assembly 31 40591 Air Box Orifice Assembly 32 40813 Air Shutter Slide Assembly Main 33 40814 Air Shutter Slide Assembly Ember 34 40621 Air Shutter Guide 35 40610 Air Shutter Guide 36 R12171 Cable Stop 37 40596 Air Shutter Arm Long 38 40595 Air Shutter Arm Short 39 405...

Page 37: ...41521 2 0520 Page 37 EXPLODED VIEW 1 2 4 18 23 24 3 15 19 22 17 43 16 21 20 9 6 8 7 5 11 12 13 14 10 25 28 29 30 26 27 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 40 41 42 ...

Page 38: ... 62 Glass Latch 4 Places LAT CH Glass Latch Tool LAT CH L A T C H Figure 63 Light Bulb s Replacement 1 Remove the following items screen barrier glass frame assembly This unit comes standard with two lights that are attached to the roof of the fireplace To access the light bulb you will remove the following items by removing four screws per light See Figure 64 metal bezel glass gasket NOTE Use glo...

Page 39: ...integrity See Figure 62 Inspect the log set if applicable and decorative media if applicable for debris or damage Freshen up the glowing embers if applicable Replace batteries in the remote transmitter and receiver if applicable Inspect the venting and vent termination cap for damage corrosion sooting or obstruction and correct if present Check all accessible gas carrying tubes connections pipes a...

Page 40: ...intended for use with glass doors or equivalent shall emphasize that the appliance is not for use with glass doors 11 Where applicable provide a means by which the consumer can identify the barrier such as graphic representation clear description or reference marking WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD Failure to follow the steps outlined below for each appliance connected to the venting syst...

Page 41: ...ions 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 horizon tally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less th...

Page 42: ...ase and can 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 following illustration and part list Be s...

Page 43: ...on Duties of the Owner The appliance must be installed by a qualified installer and operated in accordance with the instructions furnished with the appliance A bill of sale canceled 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 insta...

Page 44: ...www empirecomfort com Empire Comfort Systems Inc Belleville IL 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 ...

Reviews: