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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.

NOTE:

 Barrier required, but may be sold separately.

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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLER: 

Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: 

Retain this manual for future reference.

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 

accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions, this product could expose you to sub-

stances in fuel or from fuel combustion which 

can cause death or serious illness.

DIRECT VENT 

ZERO CLEARANCE 

GAS FIREPLACE HEATER

 

MILLIVOLT STANDING PILOT

  DVP(42,48)FP3(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-4
 

INTERMITTENT PILOT

  DVP(42,48)FP7(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-5
 

REMOTE RF 

 

DVP(42,48)FP9(1,3)(N,P)-6

GAS-FIRED

UL FILE NO. 

MH30033

Summary of Contents for DVP FP3 4 Series

Page 1: ...uce 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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER...

Page 2: ...Log Placement 4 Log Set 40 45 Millivolt System Operating Instructions 46 47 Millivolt System Standing Pilot Wiring Diagram 48 Millivolt System Standing Pilot Lighting Instructions 49 Millivolt System...

Page 3: ...s barrier for this appli ance Any safety screen guard or barrier removed for servic ing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance Duetohightemperaturestheapplianceshouldbelocated...

Page 4: ...rm 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 Propane Gas Odor fade due to oxidation by rust or adsorption on wal...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...h 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...

Page 7: ...Gas Inlet Shutoff Valve Pipe 1 2 NPT 1 2 NPT NOTice Air shutter settings are factory minimum settings Some venting configurations may require minor air shutter adjustments for optimum performance SPE...

Page 8: ...flue joints do not require any sealant Special Venting Components Simpson Duravent See Empire Comfort Systems Retail Price List for Simpson Duravent part numbers and pricing Special DV Vent Kits Avai...

Page 9: ...t GS 4 6 American Metal Products 4 6 Selkirk Direct Temp 4 6 Security Secure Vent 4 6 Excel DV Venting 4 6 BDM 4 6 5 8 MetalFab SureSeal 4 6 Empire Horizontal Round Termination KitsDVVK 4RE DVVK 4REVS...

Page 10: ...re 5 for minimum height above unit Figure 3 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 c...

Page 11: ...et See details in Venting Section When you install your Direct Vent Fireplace in Room divider or Flat on wall corner positions a minimum of 6 inches clearance must be maintained from the perpendicular...

Page 12: ...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 solution watching for bubbles on all exposed connections...

Page 13: ...fireplace side at appropriate depth Bend standoff tabs as needed to move fireplace flush with facing material See Figure 10A 4 Use eight 1 2 hex head screws supplied in hardware package to screw thro...

Page 14: ...nch clearance for standoffs on firebox After installing firebox into framing the finished wall surface must cover the three inch opening above the firebox DVP42 DVP48 A 37 3 4 37 3 4 B 43 3 8 49 3 8 C...

Page 15: ...y 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 wiring If the fan optio...

Page 16: ...4 400mm 7 3 4 197mm to 9 1 4 235MM 12 305mm 17 1 4 438mm to 18 3 4 476mm 10 3 4 273mm to 12 1 4 311mm Figure 19 CORNER INSTALLATION TOP 90 ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALL Dim DVP42 DVP48 A 45 3 8 115...

Page 17: ...not exceed 14 5 feet Special Note For each 45 degree elbow installed in the horizontal run the length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by 18 45cm This does not apply if the 45 degree elbows are...

Page 18: ...o be installed around the termination area TYPICAL BASEMENT INSTALLATION Figure 23 Examples of possible venting systems using one 90 elbow Eight feet is listed as minimum vertical vent run with 20 fee...

Page 19: ...nt kit pipes should be assembled on the unit after the unit is moved into the final position Cutting the Hole After the fireplace has been positioned in its permanent location the hole through the ext...

Page 20: ...39359 0 1018 Page 20 Figure 30 Figure 31 EXAMPLES TOP VENT RUN Figure 29...

Page 21: ...0 1018 Page 21 VENTING EXAMPLES WHEN USING DVA47 ADAPTOR Vertically Off Top Of Fireplace Only Figure 32 Example H1 2ft V1 20ft H 2ft V 20ft DVA47 ADAPTOR Figure 33 Figure 34 Simpson Duravent venting...

Page 22: ...o the outer wall flange must not exceed 12 feet 3 inches EXAMPLE B If the vertical dimension from the floor of the unit is 6 feet 9 inches the horizontal run to the outer wall flange must not exceed 6...

Page 23: ...39359 0 1018 Page 23 Figure 36 Figure 37 Figure 38 Figure 39 Model Maximum Length H1 DVP42 24 DVP48 24 Model Maximum Length H1 DVP42 24 DVP48 24 EXAMPLES REAR VENT RUN...

Page 24: ...used to close the top flue and inlet openings 3 Insert the insulation retainer bracket and insulation into the top flue pipe before reinstalling the flue cover plate over the top flue with 4 screws 4...

Page 25: ...ance 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...

Page 26: ...wall See Figure 43 Position the firestop on the interior side of the wall for the hole Attention Wall firestop hole is off set towards bottom of wall opening Secure with nails or screws Continue the...

Page 27: ...39359 0 1018 Page 27 8 VENTING FRAMING AND FINISHING CONT D Figure 44 Figure 45 Figure 46 See Horizontal Termination Page 31 and Vertical Termination Pages 32 and 33...

Page 28: ...n both sides of the 10 inch x 11 inch hole previously cut Secure 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 fir...

Page 29: ...39359 0 1018 Page 29 6 5 8 INCH VENTING FRAMING FINISHING CONT D Figure 50 Figure 51 See Horizontal Termination Page 31 and Vertical Termination on Pages 32 and 33...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ...e edge too so as to make a seal to the exterior wall NOTE Wood screws can and should be replaced with appropriate fasteners for use on stucco brick concrete or other types of siding CAUTION If exterio...

Page 32: ...roofs and other similar factors can result in poor draft or down drafting In these cases increasing the vent height may solve this problem When terminating the vent cap near an exterior wall or overha...

Page 33: ...intained Reassembly and Resealing Vent Pipe System Attach vent pipe to inlet and outlet vent adaptor on fireplace in either theverticalorhorizontalposition replacehorizontalandverticalpipe lengths elb...

Page 34: ...mble firestop assembly Figure 58 into your combustible wall Note On brick or block exterior wall a 7 178mm diameter hole needs to be cut Measurethetotalwallthicknesstodeterminewhetherornotthe extensio...

Page 35: ...es 10 From outside Push the 6 5 8 168mm diameter inlet tube mounting plate onto end of rigid venting system to correct position Fasten the outside mounting plate to the vinyl siding kit or wall with f...

Page 36: ...then the gasket provided must be used to seal the 4 102mm flue outlet tube 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...

Page 37: ...to the venting charts in the fireplace manual to determine the proper height and size of the vent opening The minimum opening should be 10 wide by 12 high The minimum combustible clearance from the ho...

Page 38: ...39359 0 1018 Page 38 PROPANE GAS CONVERSION A Model AIR SHUTTER SETTINGS BURNER ORIFICE Opening A Propane Orifice DVP42 Full Open 52 DVP48 Full Open 51 Figure 68...

Page 39: ...39359 0 1018 Page 39 Log Description Part Number Front View Top View DVP42FP DVP48FP Log A R10349 R10357 Log B R10350 R10358 Log C R10351 R10359 Log D R10352 R10360 LOG IDENTIFICATION...

Page 40: ...he decorative rock should only be placed on the fireplace floor Ember Placement 1 Place decorative rock in front of grates and sides of main burner 2 After all logs are properly positioned place small...

Page 41: ...39359 0 1018 Page 41 1 Place Log A 1 onto two pins on rear log support as shown below LOG PLACEMENT DVP 42 48...

Page 42: ...39359 0 1018 Page 42 2 Place Log B 2 onto two left front pins on burner pan as shown below LOG PLACEMENT DVP 42 48...

Page 43: ...39359 0 1018 Page 43 3 Place Log C 3 onto two right front pins on burner pan as shown below LOG PLACEMENT DVP 42 48...

Page 44: ...39359 0 1018 Page 44 4 Place Log D 4 onto one pin on Log A and one on Log B as shown below LOG PLACEMENT DVP 42 48...

Page 45: ...39359 0 1018 Page 45 5 Log assembly is completed LOG PLACEMENT DVP 42 48...

Page 46: ...al one to two 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 allowi...

Page 47: ...e 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 Electric 120 volt Operated Remote Control FREC Connectthegreen...

Page 48: ...39359 0 1018 Page 48 Figure 74 MILLIVOLT SYSTEM STANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 49: ...formation above 2 Set REMOTE OFF ON switch to OFF 3 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if applicable 4 Lower bottom louver assembly 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to...

Page 50: ...ionsfromthethermopileatthegas 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 o...

Page 51: ...t the pilot remain in the CPI standing pilot mode to reduce cold start issues and or conserve battery backup power during a power outage 3 The gas valve has inlet and outlet pressure taps as shown in...

Page 52: ...of life Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier If any of the original wire as supplied with this unit must be replaced it must be replac...

Page 53: ...ILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 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 pil...

Page 54: ...50 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...

Page 55: ...e 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...

Page 56: ...39359 0 1018 Page 56 INTERMITTENT PILOT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...in the high position Figure 80 Flame OFF Figure 81 Flame Level 1 Figure 82 Flame Level 5 Figure 83 Flame Level Maximum Thermostat Transmitter Operation The Remote Control can operate as a room thermo...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...Use the Up Down Arrow Buttons Figure 76a to adjust the output level A single beep will confirm reception of the command OFF Figure 89 OFF Figure 90 Continuous Pilot Intermittent Pilot CPI IPI Selectio...

Page 62: ...e 94 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 63: ...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 wit...

Page 64: ...trolled by a hand held remote control Refer to remote instructions for detailed operation information A This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which au tomatically lights the pilot Do not...

Page 65: ...fy 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...

Page 66: ...ructions 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...

Page 67: ...aning may be required if the fireplace is installed in an area exposed to pet hair or dust or to excessive lint from new carpeting or bedding materials During The Annual Checkup The Technician Will In...

Page 68: ...95 Figure 95 2 Disengage the two glass latches Pull out and down on latch and then release See Figure 96 Figure 96 3 Angle barrier screen frame so the barrier screen bracket rests over the glass fram...

Page 69: ...e household cleaner and warm water we recommend gas fireplace glass cleaner After that the glass should be cleaned two or three times during each heating season depending on the circumstances present...

Page 70: ...187 Louver Assembly Upper 20 17190 17190 17190 Ceramic Glass Door Assembly 21 17188 17188 17188 Louver Assembly Lower 22 R7611 R10424 R10424 Pilot Assembly Propane Gas 22 R7612 R10423 R10423 Pilot Ass...

Page 71: ...odule 64 R7680 R7680 R7680 Optional Brick Panel Side Left 65 R7681 R7681 R7681 Optional Brick Panel Back 66 R7680 R7680 R7680 Optional Brick Panel Side Right 67 R7682 R7682 R7682 Optional Brick Panel...

Page 72: ...187 Louver Assembly Upper 20 17190 17190 17190 Ceramic Glass Door Assembly 21 17188 17188 17188 Louver Assembly Lower 22 R7611 R10424 R10424 Pilot Assembly Propane Gas 22 R7612 R10423 R10423 Pilot Ass...

Page 73: ...Log Rear 54 R11122 R11122 Battery Back up 55 R11128 AC Adapter 57 R11127 R12383 Control Module 64 R7680 R7680 R7680 Optional Brick Panel Side Left 65 R7685 R7685 R7685 Optional Brick Panel Back 66 R76...

Page 74: ...51 32 24 30 29 28 27 31 50 53 15 26 26 LOG SET ASSEMBLY 46 48 47 BLOWER ASSEMBLY REMOTE CONTROL MODELS 38 38 52 33 34 32 36 37 31 29 28 27 24 23 30 26 22 57 25 64 65 66 67 MILLIVOLT BURNER ASSEMBLY 34...

Page 75: ...se 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...

Page 76: ...on fireplace 10 Installation of FBB4 optional variable speed blower assembly is completed Wiring The appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the abs...

Page 77: ...39359 0 1018 Page 77 1 R7731 BLOWER MOTOR 2 31920 FAN CONTROL SWITCH 3 R4192 SPEED CONTROL KNOB 4 R4186 SPEED CONTROL FBB4 OPTIONAL VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION...

Page 78: ...nto burner assembly Refer to log placement page 40 9 Attach glass frame assembly onto fireplace 10 Raise bottom louver and replace top louver onto fireplace 11 Installation of optional brick liner is...

Page 79: ...equipped with blower assembly Variable Speed FBB4 Simulated Brick Liners The simulated brick panels were designed to enhance the appearance of your fireplace imitating the look of authentic masonry H...

Page 80: ...brown bricks with charcoal mortar in running bond courses plus smoked accents Herringbone Liners have burnt umber bricks in a herringbone pattern with light mortar plus smoked accents Stacked Limesto...

Page 81: ...ronts Arched DCF42B FB CM HP DCF42T FB CM HP Rectangular DCF42A FB CM HP Fireplace requires one of the following ceramic liners DVP3DA DVP3DH DVP42DG All Brick Liners are made from Ceramic Fiber for r...

Page 82: ...wner The appliance must be installed by a qualified installer and operated in accordance with the instructions furnished with the appliance A bill of sale cancelled check or payment record should be k...

Page 83: ...39359 0 1018 Page 83 FIREPLACE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

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