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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND

OWNER’S MANUAL

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.

Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas 

Fireplace Heater

This appliance may be installed as an OEM      installation 

in a manufactured home (USA   only) or mobile 

home and must be installed in accordance with the 

manufacturer's instructions and the manufactured 

home construction and safety standard, Title 24 CFR, 

Part 3280 or Standard for Installation in Mobile Homes, 

CAN/CSA Z240 MH.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of 

gas indicated on the rating plate. A conversion kit is 

supplied with the appliance.

Installer: 

Leave this manual with the appliance.

Consumer:  Retain this manual for future reference.

—  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.

 

•  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 sup

-

plier.

WARNING: If the information in these instructions 

are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may 

result causing property damage, personal injury 

or loss of life.

EMPIRE

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

DIRECT vENT 

GAS FIREPLACE HEATER

FOR OEM INSTALLATION IN 

MANUFACTURED HOMES

MODELS

DvD32FP34N-1       DvD36FP34N-1

GAS-FIRED

UL FILE NO. MH30033

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Summary of Contents for DVD32FP34N-1

Page 1: ...ance Installer Leave this manual with the appliance Consumer Retain this manual for future reference 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 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor...

Page 2: ...on 22 Framing and Finishing 23 24 Horizontal Termination 24 Vertical Termination 25 26 DVVK 4F Flex Vent 26 27 Log Placement 28 Operating Instructions 29 30 Wiring Diagram Standing Pilot 31 Lighting Instructions Standing Pilot 32 Troubleshooting Standing Pilot 33 Maintenance and Service 34 Parts List 35 Parts View 36 Gas Conversion Instructions 37 38 Variable Speed Blower Parts 39 Junction Box Wir...

Page 3: ...or any part removed for servicing the appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance Work should be done by a qualified service person Keep burner and control compartment clean Vent cap is hot while fireplace is in operation Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service per...

Page 4: ...hts perform service or make adjustments in an area where the conditions are such that you may not detect the odor if there has been a leak of LP Gas Odor fade due to oxidation by rust or adsorption on walls of new cylinders and tanks is possible Therefore people should be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or cylinders are placed in service Odor fade can occur in new tanks or reinstalle...

Page 5: ...husetts 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 theAmerican National Standards Institute Inc 11 West 42nd St New York N Y 10036 Warning ANY CHANGE TO THIS FIREPLACE OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS Improper installation or use ...

Page 6: ... 832 mm Width 34 864 mm 37 940 mm Depth 16 3 8 416 mm 16 3 8 416 mm Gas Inlet Shutoff Valve Pipe 1 2 NPT 1 2 NPT NOTE Air shutter settings are factory minimum settings Some venting configurations may require minor air shutter adjustments for optimum performance Venting Options Description DVVK 4TSP DVVK 4TS Top Vent Kit Horz 4 to 6 wall thickness DVVK 4TP DVVK 4T Top Vent Kit Horz 8 to 12 wall thi...

Page 7: ...ll and the front edge of the appliance Figure 2 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 Note WhenusingEmpireEMBF UMC andUMFSeriesFullMantels withADVD32andADVD36SeriesFireplaces combustibleclearance may be reduced to 1 clearance from top edge of fireplace face Clearance to...

Page 8: ... in pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 14 w c 3 5 kPa on the fireplace gas valve it will result in a hazardous condition Checking Manifold Pressures Both Propane and Natural gas valves have a built in pressure regulator in the gas valve Natural gas models will have a manifold pressure of approximately 3 5 w c 871 kPa at the valve outlet with the inlet pressure to the valve from a minimum of 4 5 w c 1...

Page 9: ...is completes the conversion for a rear vent application Note for top vented installations the insulation and retainer are to be removed from the flue pipe and discarded VENT SYSTEMS The following vent systems are acceptable for use with the ADVD series fireplaces Simpson Duravent GS 4 6 American Metal Products 4 6 Selkirk Direct Temp 4 6 Security Secure Vent 4 6 Empire Flex Vent Kit s Magnaflex 4 ...

Page 10: ...es in drywall strip and then screw into pre drilled holes on fireplace side Measure from face of fireplace to face of drywall strip to determine final depth Figure 8 Vent Pipe Clearance Note Maintain one inch 1 of clearance around vertical vent pipe See Fig 9A 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 ...

Page 11: ...mum adhesive if needed can be applied as facing to the fireplace surround 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 Use eight 8 1 2 hex head screws supplied in hardw...

Page 12: ...non insulated exterior wall it is recommended that the outer walls be insulated to conform to applicable insulation codes Vent Runs Figures 14 15 16 17 and 18 In planning the installation for the fireplace it is necessary to install certain components before the appliance is completely positioned and installed These include the direct vent system gas piping for the appliance and the electrical wir...

Page 13: ... 1 4 12 17 1 4 to 18 3 4 10 3 4 to 12 1 4 Figure 16 Corner installation vertical 90 elbow to horizontal out the wall VENT CAP WALL FIRESTOP THIMBLE Dim ADVD32 ADVD36 A 36 1 8 918 mm 38 3 8 975 mm B 25 1 2 648 mm 27 1 8 689 mm C 11 1 2 292 mm 12 5 8 321 mm D 51 1 8 1 299 m 54 1 4 1 378 m Figure 17 Corner installation horizontaL 45 elbow to horizontal out the wall WALL FIRESTOP THIMBLE ADVD32 ADVD36...

Page 14: ...installed in the horizontal run the length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by 18 457 mm This does not apply if the 45 degree elbows are installed on the vertical part of the vent system Reduce 3 for every 90 elbow Example Accordingtothechartthemaximumhorizontalvent length is 20 and if two 45 degree elbows are required in the horizontal vent it must be reduced to 17 The maximum number of 45 d...

Page 15: ...ensions and H1 H2 is listed as total of maximum horizontal dimensions The maximum vertical and horizontal distances for two 2 90 elbows as shown in Figure 22 is 20 feet Attention Refer to Figure 19 for additional venting requirements Firestop at Ceiling Level Firestop at Ceiling Level VENTING FIREPLACE TOP continued Figure 22 ...

Page 16: ...tion See Figure 23 When locating the hole it must be noted that the bottom of the cap must be 12 305 mm above the ground level and top of the cap must be no less than 18 457 mm below a combustible projection and no closer than 9 229 mm to any wall running parallel to vent termination See Figure 24 FIREPLACE SERIES HARD ELBOW DIMENSIONS A B C D ADVD32FP 41 1 2 1054 mm 4 1 2 114 mm 6 1 2 165 mm 9 1 ...

Page 17: ...26988 3 1012 Page 17 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 24 24 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES EXAMPLES TOP VENT RUN ...

Page 18: ...ystem Reduce 3 for every 90 elbow Example According to the chart the maximum horizontal vent length is 20 and if two 45 degree elbows are required in the horizontal vent it must be reduced to 17 Themaximumnumberof45degreeelbowspermitted persidewallinstallationistwo 2 Theseelbowscan be installed in either the vertical or horizontal run Figure 29 Acceptable vertical and horizontal vent run Unaccepta...

Page 19: ...26988 3 1012 Page 19 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 ADVD32 24 ADVD36 24 Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 ADVD32 24 ADVD36 24 EXAMPLES REAR VENT RUN ...

Page 20: ...place in such a way that minimizes the number of offsets and horizontal vent length Since it is very important that the venting system maintain its balance between the combustion air intake 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 det...

Page 21: ...he center line of the regulator I clearance to service regulator vent outlet 6 feet 1 8 m minimum J clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 12 inches 305 mm minimum for appliances 100 000 Btuh 30 kW 36 inches 914 mm minimum for appliances 100 000 Btuh 30kW K clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 6 feet 1 8 m minimum L clearan...

Page 22: ...onents per the pre planned vent system configuration Be certain that each succeeding vent component is securely fitted and locked into the preceding component in the vent system Figure 36 WALL THIMBLE MAXIMUM OF THREE 90 ELBOWS MAXIMUM OF TWO 90 ELBOWS VENT SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION Special Venting Components Simpson Duravent See Empire Comfort Systems Retail Price List for Simpson Duravent part numbe...

Page 23: ...cut Refer to Figure 23 on page 16 for sizing information Secure firestop with nails or screws The heat shields of the firestops MUST BE placed towards the top of the hole Continue the vent run through the firestops WALL FIRESTOP Figure 38 Vertical Firestops Figures 39 40 and 41 Vertical runs of this system which pass through celings require the use of ONE 1 ceiling firestop at the hole in each cei...

Page 24: ...ews can and should be replaced with appropriate fasteners for use on stucco brick concrete or other types of siding CAUTION If exterior walls are finished with vinyl siding or materials that could become discolored or warp it is necessary to install a vinyl siding standoff Thevinylsidingstandoffwillbeinstalledbetweentheventtermination andtheexteriorwall SeeFigure42 Thishorizontalventtermination bo...

Page 25: ...ion These will appear as rust spots or streaks and in extreme cases holes These components should immediately be replaced 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 pi...

Page 26: ...f each starting outer pipe line up rotate pipe section clockwise 90 approximately 3 inches The vent pipe is now locked together Continue replacing components per the vent system configuration Be certain that each succeeding vent component is securely fitted and locked into the preceding component in the vent system Reassembly and Resealing Gas Accumulation Relief System Glass Frame Assembly and Co...

Page 27: ...termine the proper height and size of the vent opening The minimum opening should be 9 wide by 11 high The minimum combustible clearance from the horizontal vent is 1 from sides and bottom and 3 above the vent pipe See Figure D 6 In most cases after determining the length of the vent that is needed it may be easier to install the flue and outer vent pipes to the Termination Cap first then from the...

Page 28: ...s and sides of main burner pan ATTENTION Do not place decorative rock on logs or burner The decorative rock should only be placed on the fireplace floor EMBER MATERIAL PLACEMENT ON BURNER 10 After all logs are positioned properly apply Rockwool ember materialtothefrontburnerportarea Toapply carefullyseparate the ember material into small amounts no larger than dime size pieces Fluffed up pieces on...

Page 29: ...l one 1 to two 2 minutes before you turn the gas control knob from the PILOT position to the ON position This time period allows the millivolts electrical current to build up to a sufficient level allowing the gas control to operate properly 1 Follow the SAFETY and LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS for standing pilot controls found in this manual and on labels found in control compartment behind the door asse...

Page 30: ...switch wire harness to the remote receiver that is a component in the remote kit Turn the REMOTE OFF ON switch to the remote position Follow instructions included with the remote to complete installation Note If batteries fail in the remote and immediate heat is desired turn the REMOTE OFF ON switch from the REMOTE position to the ON position Installation of Remote Receiver Place remote receiver o...

Page 31: ...26988 3 1012 Page 31 Figure 51 OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH STANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 32: ...as a pilot 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 Imm...

Page 33: ...connectionsfromthethermopileatthegas 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 Rep...

Page 34: ...p 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 gas fireplace glass cleaner After that the glass sho...

Page 35: ... LOWER 21 FBB4 FBB4 BLOWER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE 22 R 7649 R 7649 TEMPERATURE SENSOR SWITCH FAN CONTROL 23 R 4186 R 4186 SWITCH VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL 24 R 4192 R 4192 KNOB SWITCH 25 FRBC FRBC REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER 26 R 7580 R 7537 BURNER TUBE 27 17235 17235 LOG LOCATOR BRACKET 28 17318 17318 PILOT SHIELD 29 R 7624 R 7624 AIR SHUTTER 30 P 254 P 288 ORIFICE NAT 30 P 287 P 182 ORIFICE LP 31 R 7575 R 7...

Page 36: ...26988 3 1012 Page 36 PARTS VIEW ...

Page 37: ...ion Systems Standing Pilot 1 Place gas control knob in PILOT position Main burner should go off and pilot should remain lit 2 Extinguish pilot flame Pilot gas flow should stop within 30 seconds Safety shutoff of pilot gas proves complete shutdown since safety shutoff valve blocks flow of gas to main burner and pilot 3 Relight pilot burner and operate system through one complete cycle to make sure ...

Page 38: ...nch 17 Insert Appropriate propane LP gas pilot orifice into pilot burner and secure 18 Replace pilot hood to pilot assembly 19 Convert gas valve as instructed in S I T Propane LP gas valve conversion kit 20 The converted fireplace must be connected to a supply of the conversion gas and checked for leaks at all connections 21 Refer to Log and Ember Placement in your Installation Instructions and Ow...

Page 39: ...e 39 110 VOLT AC JUNCTION BOX WHITE SPEED CONTROL FAN SWITCH GROUND BLACK FAN 1 FBB4 BLOWER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE 2 R7649 FAN CONTROL 3 R4192 SPEED CONTROL KNOB 4 R4186 SPEED CONTROL FBB4 VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION ...

Page 40: ...wer bottom louver and remove upper louver on fireplace 3 Remove glass frame assembly from fireplace 4 Remove rear logs from burner assembly 5 Place brick panel rear against rear wall in fireplace Note The top edge will have a half moon cutout relief to match up with the rear flue vent hole 6 While holding finished edge on brick panel side place brick panel sides against side walls in fireplace Mov...

Page 41: ...rick panels were designed to enhance the appearance of your fireplace imitating the look of authentic masonry HERRINGBONE DVP1SH ADVD32 DVP2SH ADVD36 Simulated Brick Panels The simulated brick panels were designed to enhance the appearance of your fireplace imitating the look of authentic masonry AGED BRICK DVP1SA ADVD32 DVP2SA ADVD36 ACCESSORIES DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES Decorative Louver Mission De...

Page 42: ...treet Hartford CT 06114 Phone 860 722 2433 Toll Free 800 243 9360 Fax 860 293 0479 Toll Free Fax 800 274 2004 Websites www fwwebb com www victormfg com Parts Heater Hearth and Grills MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST Parts Not Under Warranty Parts can be ordered through your Service Person Dealer or a Master Parts Distributor See this page for the Master Parts Distribu tors list For best results the s...

Page 43: ...26988 3 1012 Page 43 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes ...

Page 44: ...ms 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 www empirecomfort com ...

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