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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 seri-

ous illness.

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.

The Studio Series Direct Vent Zero 

Clearance Gas Fireplace Heater

GAS-FIRED

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 re

-

sult causing property damage, personal injury or 

loss of life.

WARNING

HOT GLASS

DO NOT TOUCH

NEVER

WILL

CAUSE BURNS.

GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.

ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

DIRECT vENT 

GAS FIREpLACE HEATER

MODEL SERIES

MILLIvOLT STANDING pILOT

Dvp36Dp31(N,p)-1

DIRECT IGNITION

Dvp36Dp51N-1

INTERMITTENT pILOT

Dvp36Dp71(N,p)-1

REMOTE RF MODELS

Dvp36Dp91(N,p)-2

UL FILE NO. MH30033

EMPIRE

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

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Summary of Contents for DVP36DP31N-1

Page 1: ...e 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 p...

Page 2: ...g Placement 4 Log Set 41 Operating Instructions 42 43 Standing Pilot Wiring Diagram 44 Standing Pilot Lighting Instructions 45 Standing Pilot Troubleshooting 46 Direct Ignition Wiring Diagram 47 Optio...

Page 3: ...front 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...

Page 4: ...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 wal...

Page 5: ...isions 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 minim...

Page 6: ...f 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...

Page 7: ...Vertical Flex Vent Kit DVEK 10 10 Vent Extension Kit DVEK 25 25 Vent Extension Kit Note Rear vent installation can only be vented on natural gas NOTE Air shutter settings are factory minimum settings...

Page 8: ...o 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 Empire Standard Mantels are not approved for use...

Page 9: ...5kPa Attention If one of the procedures results 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 Pr...

Page 10: ...ocated on the back of the fireplace These will be 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 f...

Page 11: ...erial See Figures 8A and 8B 4 Use 8 1 2 hex head screws supplied in hardware package to screw through slotted holes in drywall strip and then screw into pre drilled holes on fireplace side Measure fro...

Page 12: ...ng 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 f...

Page 13: ...e appliance and the electrical wiring If the fan 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 Fo...

Page 14: ...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 VENT CAP WALL FIRESTOP THIMBLE INSTALLATION continued Horizontal only straight out the back Figure 15 vertical 90 elbow to...

Page 15: ...part of the vent system 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 r...

Page 16: ...on outside of inlet vent adapter See Figure 20 3 Lift top shield placing flue heat shield around flue 4 Replace 2 screws on outside of inlet vent adapter See Figure 21 5 Bend tab at top front of flue...

Page 17: ...it penetrates through the wall Ensure the sidewall venting clearances are observed If venting system is installed below ground we recommend a window well with adequate and proper drainage to be instal...

Page 18: ...l of the house can be cut This hole must be 10 254mm high x 10 254mm wide with its center line determined by the amount of vertical rise and horizontal run of the termination See Figure 25 When locati...

Page 19: ...26408 0 1009 Page 19 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 EXAMPLES TOP VENT RUN LP and Nat models LP and Nat models LP and Nat models Example H2 3ft H3 1ft 4ft 90 90 90 6ft V1 21ft H 10ft V 21ft...

Page 20: ...alified field service person Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure that no debris is interfering with the airflow In spect entire venting system to ensure proper function Pleas...

Page 21: ...ertical Flex Termination Kit WARNING Ensure that the venting system exits the structure through the roof and does not terminate less than 12 inches 305mm above the roof WARNING Refer to your fireplace...

Page 22: ...gure 31 5 Next determine the location for the cutout in the roof open ing This opening must be large enough to provide a mini mum 1 air space clearance from the vertical vent pipe to any combustible f...

Page 23: ...oof cutout opening see step 5 Feed the flex vent end down through the roof opening and firestop thimble assembly installed in steps 4 through 6 14 Secure the roof support assembly to the roof sheathin...

Page 24: ...See Figure 36 20 Install the roof flashing and seal using common construc tions practices 21 An additional storm collar band is provided in kit that may be used as an attic insulation shield The coll...

Page 25: ...As Req d Venting Support With Gasket Clamps 7 Dia Adapter Collar 4 Dia Flue Connector Assembly Firestop Thimble Adjustable Storm Collar Use TO Keep Insulation Out Of Inlet Vent Connections Clamps At...

Page 26: ...er by 6 ft MF07ALA2F006 1 5 4 7 x 48 Rigid Pipe Assembly MF100554 1 6 Firestop Thimble Assembly MF100124 1 7 Roof Flashing 0 12 to 6 12 MF100091 1 8 7 Flex Adapter Collar with Gasket MF100524 1 9 7 St...

Page 27: ...with same EXAMPLE A If the vertical dimension from the floor of the unit is 12 feet 4 inches the horizontal run to the outer wall flange must not exceed 12 feet 3 inches EXAMPLE B If the vertical dime...

Page 28: ...Page 28 Figure 39 Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVP36 24 Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVP36 24 EXAMPLES REAR VENT RUN Nat models only Nat models only Nat models only Nat...

Page 29: ...otal wall thickness to determine whether or not the extension thimble is to be used If the combustible wall depth is over 5 3 8 137mm then the extension thimble should be used Figure 43 3 Installthewa...

Page 30: ...upward slope 11 From inside Attach the inlet tube to the collar on the back of the fireplace or the rigid venting system using 3 self tapping screws 12 Seal the 4 102mm diameter flue outlet tube Follo...

Page 31: ...high temperature sealant to the opposite end of the tube on the inside of the tube The end with the gasket will attach to the back of the unit Continue with Step 13 Connecting to Rigid Vent System If...

Page 32: ...the flex flue pipe Then insert the adapter into the fireplace flue Secure flue adapter to the fireplace flue with a minimum of two screws provided See Figure C 11 Attach the Outer Vent pipe to the 7 d...

Page 33: ...ace 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...

Page 34: ...r line of the regulator I clearance to service regulator vent outlet 6 feet 1 8m minimum J clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 1...

Page 35: ...eads of each starting outer pipe line up rotate pipe section clockwise 90 approximately 3 inches The vent pipe is now locked together Continue adding components per the pre planned vent system configu...

Page 36: ...des 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 firestops Se...

Page 37: ...26408 0 1009 Page 37 Figure 55 See Horizontal Termination Page 38 and Vertical Termination Page 39 40 FRAMING AND FINISHING continued Figure 53 Figure 54...

Page 38: ...nyl siding standoff The vinyl siding standoff will be installed between the vent terminationandtheexteriorwall SeeFigure56 Thishorizontalvent terminationboltsontotheflatportionofthevinylsidingstandoff...

Page 39: ...eaks 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 eviden...

Page 40: ...osition replace horizontal and vertical pipe lengths elbows and horizontal or vertical termination kit Allventsystemcomponentslockintoplacebyslidingtheconcentric pipe section with four 4 equally space...

Page 41: ...rear log support 5 Place left front 2 log onto two 2 left front pins on burner pan 6 Place right front 3 log onto two 2 right front pins on burner pan 7 Place Branch 4 onto one 1 pin on rear log 8 Pl...

Page 42: ...ts 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...

Page 43: ...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 Connectthegreenandred strippedandbare wir...

Page 44: ...26408 0 1009 Page 44 Figure 67 OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH STANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 45: ...ace FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Warning If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life A This appliance...

Page 46: ...flame Be sure the wire connections from the thermopile at the gas valve terminals are tight and the thermopile is fully inserted into the pilot bracket Check the thermopile with a millivolt meter Tak...

Page 47: ...on trials 3 Flashes Main burner flame failed 4 times during a single heating cycle 4 Flashes Interrupt power for 5 seconds to reset control Steady Flash Flame detected out of sequence OPTIONAL REMOTE...

Page 48: ...RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE 1 STOP Read the safety information above 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance 3 Open bottom louver assembly or open the valve a...

Page 49: ...startup and GAS Line purge instructions SYMPTOM CHECK ACTION No spark when system is turned to ON and reset cycle has been completed Check for 120V between black hot line at control module and white...

Page 50: ...urner from left to right Be careful as you remove main burner in order to protect the electrodes from being damaged 10 Remove air shutter from orifice fitting 11 Remove natural gas main burner orifice...

Page 51: ...ITION PROPANE LP GAS CONVERSION Model AIR SHUTTER SETTINGS BURNER ORIFICE Opening A Propane LP Orifice DVP36 FULL OPEN 1 55 mm REGULATOR FITTING NOTE STAMPED WITH GAS TYPE SET FOR USE Maxitrol Valve C...

Page 52: ...disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing Figure 71 Providedontheintermittentpilotwiringharnessaretwo 2 st...

Page 53: ...ician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Lighting Instructions 1 Stop Read the safety information above 2 Set the the...

Page 54: ...n the gas line to the appliance D Do gas leak test ahead of gas control if piping has been disturbed Gas Leak Test Paint pipe joints with rich soap and water solution Bubbles indicate gas leak Tighten...

Page 55: ...timed trial for ignition period ends Then the module goes into safety lockout Lockout de energizes the first main valve operator and closes the first main valve in the gas control stopping pilot gas f...

Page 56: ...heavily insulated wire A Close the manual gas valve B Disconnect the ignition cable at the SPARK terminal on the module Warning Whenperformingthefollowingsteps donottouchstripped end of jumper or SPAR...

Page 57: ...26408 0 1009 Page 57 INTERMITTENT PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING continued...

Page 58: ...nor mal operation after a one minute delay ChecktransformerandAClineforproper input voltage to the control Check with full system load on the transformer 6 2 Failed trial for ignition resulting in loc...

Page 59: ...right side of the Control Module that reads REMOTE OFF 2 When the remote off switch is in the OFF position the appli ance will operate from an appliance mounted rocker switch 3 or optional wall switc...

Page 60: ...any physical damage such as bent terminals missing parts stripped threads or evidence of exposure to excessive heat Follow the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer of your heating appl...

Page 61: ...ND Stepper Motor ORANGE WHITE BLACK ORANGE GREEN WHITE BROWN TRANSFORMER BLOWER PILOT LIGHT OPTIONAL ON OFF SWITCH GAS CONTROL VALVE 120V EXTENSION MODULE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE JUNCTION BOX BATTER...

Page 62: ...ssembly 3 Locate On Off gas cock and turn clockwise to OFF Do not force 4 Close bottom louver assembly RF STANDING PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information above 2 Turn OFF elect...

Page 63: ...fied service person Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure that no debris is interfering with the air flow Glass Cleaning It will be necessary to clean the glass periodically Du...

Page 64: ...igure 75 3 Release two glass frame clamps at bottom of firebox 4 Remove glass frame 5 Place glass frame onto firebox 6 Attach two glass frame clamps at bottom of firebox 7 Replace decorative front by...

Page 65: ...28 27 31 36 57 37 50 51 45 15 26 26 43 INTERMITTENT PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY LOG SET ASSEMBLY 46 48 49 47 BLOWER ASSEMBLY RF MODELS 35 38 38 23 22 53 33 34 32 36 37 31 29 28 27 24 23 30 26 RF VALVE BURNE...

Page 66: ...70 26070 26070 Top Shield 17 18806 18806 18806 18806 Top Inner Heat Shield 18 23343 23343 23343 23343 Baffle Flue Vent 19 Not Used On DVP36DP 31 51 71 91 Models Louver Assembly Upper 20 18809 18809 18...

Page 67: ...16 120V Extension Module 57 R8147 R1616 R10417 Control Module 58 R10499 Extension Wire Harness 5 pin 59 R10497 Wire Harness 4 Pin 60 R10498 Wire Harness 8 Pin 61 Not Used On DVP36DP 31 51 71 91 Models...

Page 68: ...variable speed blower assembly is completed Wiring The appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electri...

Page 69: ...69 110 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 BL...

Page 70: ...panel with the grout lines on the side brick panels Place the top brick panel into brick panel holder With needle nose pliers carefully bend hold down tabs on brick panel holder over the edges of the...

Page 71: ...designed to enhance the appearance of your fireplace imitating the look of authentic masonry STACKED STONE DVP36DG Simulated Brick Panels The simulated brick panels were designed to enhance the appea...

Page 72: ...m Parts Heater Hearth and Grills Victor Division of F W Webb Company 200 Locust Street Hartford CT 06114 Phone 860 722 2433 Toll Free 800 243 9360 Fax 860 293 0479 Toll Free Fax 800 274 2004 Websites...

Page 73: ...FLANGES GLASS FRONT TOP FRAMING LEDGE FINISHED WALL COMBUSTIBLE SEE MANTLE CHART FOR MINIMUM HEIGHT OF MANTLE ABOVE UNIT 2 x 4 HEADER STAND OFF 3 76 mm HEIGHT ABOVE TOP OF FIREPLACE 3 36 914mm 6 152mm...

Page 74: ...TCHES All Brick Liners are made from Ceramic Fiber for rich detail and lasting beauty Aged Brick Liners have brown bricks with charcoal mortar in running bond courses plus smoked accents Herringbone L...

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