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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.

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.

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

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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.

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)-2

DIRECT IGNITION

Dvp36Dp51N-1

INTERMITTENT pILOT

Dvp36Dp71(N,p)-2

REMOTE RF MODELS

Dvp36Dp91(N,p)-2

UL FILE NO. MH30033

EMPIRE

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

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Summary of Contents for DVP36DP31N-2

Page 1: ...r 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 y...

Page 2: ...40 41 Log Placement 4 Log Set 42 Operating Instructions 43 44 Standing Pilot Wiring Diagram 45 Standing Pilot Lighting Instructions 46 Standing Pilot Troubleshooting 47 Direct Ignition Wiring Diagram...

Page 3: ...flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed in any way Duetohightemperaturestheapplianceshouldbelocated out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies The glass front or any p...

Page 4: ...erform 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 wall...

Page 5: ...dance with the above provisions 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 o...

Page 6: ...ith 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 Yor...

Page 7: ...VVK 4FV Vertical Flex Vent Kit DVEK 10 10 Vent Extension Kit DVEK 25 25 Vent Extension Kit NOTICE Rear vent installation can only be vented on natural gas NOTICE Air shutter settings are factory minim...

Page 8: ...n or attached to the fireplace The flow of heat can ignite combustibles NOTICE Empire Standard Mantels are not approved for use with the DVP36DP 31 71 91 N P Series fireplaces Mantel Chart Figure 3 Fi...

Page 9: ...et See details in Venting Section When you install your Direct Vent Fireplace in D Room divider or E Flat on wall corner positions a minimum of 6 inches clearance must be maintained from the perpendic...

Page 10: ...psig 3 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...

Page 11: ...cated 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 fl...

Page 12: ...material See Figures 9A and 9B 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...

Page 13: ...e surround Flush Mount Mantel Installation Figure 11 The fireplace must extend 3 4 beyond finished wall surface when using a flush mount mantel Refer to Figure 11 to locate nailing flanges on fireplac...

Page 14: ...the 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...

Page 15: ...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 16 vertical 90 elbow to...

Page 16: ...tical part of the vent system Reduce 3 for every 90 elbow Example Accordingtothechartthemaximumhorizontal ventlengthis20 andiftwo45degreeelbowsarerequired in the horizontal vent it must be reduced to...

Page 17: ...on outside of inlet vent adapter See Figure 21 3 Lift top shield placing flue heat shield around flue 4 Replace 2 screws on outside of inlet vent adapter See Figure 22 5 Bend tab at top front of flue...

Page 18: ...e as 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 i...

Page 19: ...eriorwallofthehousecanbecut Thisholemustbe 11 280mm highx10 254mm widewithitscenterlinedetermined by the amount of vertical rise and horizontal run of the termination See Figure 26 When locating the h...

Page 20: ...26927 8 0611 Page 20 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 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 21: ...alified field service per son Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to make sure that no debris is interfering with the airflow Inspect entire venting system to ensure proper function Pleas...

Page 22: ...Vertical 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 fireplac...

Page 23: ...ure 32 5 Next determine the location for the cutout in the roof opening This opening must be large enough to provide a minimum 1 air space clearance from the vertical vent pipe to any combus tible fra...

Page 24: ...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 sheathing with at least 4 nails...

Page 25: ...d See Figure 37 20 Install the roof flashing and seal using common constructions practices 21 An additional storm collar band is provided in kit that may be used as an attic insulation shield The coll...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...nce 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...

Page 29: ...Page 29 Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 Figure 43 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 30: ...t Measure the total 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 44...

Page 31: ...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 Foll...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...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 diame...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...enter 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 applian...

Page 36: ...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 configurati...

Page 37: ...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 firestops...

Page 38: ...26927 8 0611 Page 38 Figure 56 See Horizontal Termination Page 39 and Vertical Termination Page 40 41 FRAMING AND FINISHING continued Figure 54 Figure 55...

Page 39: ...l siding standoff Thevinylsidingstandoffwillbeinstalledbetweentheventtermination andtheexteriorwall SeeFigure57 Thishorizontalventtermination bolts onto the flat portion of the vinyl siding standoff s...

Page 40: ...nd 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...

Page 41: ...sition replacehorizontalandverticalpipe lengths elbows and horizontal or vertical termination kit All vent system components lock into place by sliding the concentric pipe section with four 4 equally...

Page 42: ...8 Place decorative rock in front of grates and sides of main burner 9 After all logs are properly positioned place small dime size pieces of Rockwool lightly across the front round blueflame ports Pla...

Page 43: ...ical current to build up to a sufficient level allowing the gas control to operate properly 1 FollowtheSAFETYandLIGHTINGINSTRUCTIONSforstanding pilot controls found in this manual and on labels found...

Page 44: ...l in the remote and immediate heat is de sired turn the REMOTE OFF ON switch from the REMOTE position to the ON position Electric 120 volt Operated Remote Control FREC Connectthegreenandred strippedan...

Page 45: ...26927 8 0611 Page 45 Figure 68 OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH STANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 46: ...s To Fireplace 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 Thi...

Page 47: ...onnectionsfromthethermopileatthegas 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 termi...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...AY 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 valv...

Page 50: ...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 r...

Page 51: ...urner from left to right Be careful as you remove main burner in order to protect the electrodes from being damaged DIRECT IGNITION PROPANE LP GAS CONVERSION 10 Remove air shutter from orifice fitting...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...sconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing Figure 72 Provided on the intermittent pilot wiring harness are two...

Page 54: ...n 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 thermos...

Page 55: ...valves in 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 lea...

Page 56: ...he 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 ga...

Page 57: ...heavily insulated wire A Close the manual gas valve B Disconnect the ignition cable at the SPARK terminal on the module WARNING When performing the following steps do not touch stripped end of jumper...

Page 58: ...26927 8 0611 Page 58 INTERMITTENT PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING continued...

Page 59: ...normal operation after a one minute delay Check transformer andAC line for proper input voltage to the control Check with full system load on the transformer 6 2 Failed trial for ignition resulting i...

Page 60: ...Control Mod ule 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 switch connected to th...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...D 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 BATTERY...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...ervice 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 During s...

Page 65: ...igure 76 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 66: ...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 67: ...357 17357 Heat Shield Junction Box 16 26070 26070 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...

Page 68: ...ck up 55 R10419 7 5V AC Adapter 56 R10416 120V Extension Module 57 R7616 R1616 R10417 Control Module 58 R10499 Extension Wire Harness 5 pin 59 R10497 Wire Harness 4 Pin 60 R10498 Wire Harness 8 Pin 61...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...0 VOLT AC JUNCTION BOX WHITE SPEED CONTROL FAN SWITCH GROUND BLACK FAN 1 FBB4 B L O W E R A S S E M B LY COMPLETE 2 R7649 FAN CONTROL 3 R4192 SPEED CONTROL KNOB 4 R4186 SPEED CONTROL FBB4 VARIABLE SPE...

Page 71: ...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 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...requires one of the following fronts Arched DCF36B FB CM HP DCF 36 42 T FB CM HP Rectangular DCF36A FB CM HP Fireplace requires one of the following ceramic liners DVP36D2A DVP36D2H DVP36DG All Brick...

Page 75: ...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...

Page 76: ...s 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...

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