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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.

EMPIRE

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

DIRECT vENT 

GAS FIREpLACE HEATER

MODEL SERIES

MILLIvOLT STANDING pILOT

Dvp36Fp3(0,1,2,3)(N,p)-5

DIRECT IGNITION

Dvp36Fp5(0,1,2,3)N-1

INTERMITTENT pILOT

Dvp36Fp7(0,1,2,3)(N,p)-5

REMOTE RF MODELS

Dvp36Fp9(1,3)(N,p)-5

UL FILE NO. MH30033

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Summary of Contents for DVP36FP3 series

Page 1: ...apors 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...

Page 2: ...Standing Pilot Wiring Diagram 44 Standing Pilot Lighting Instructions 45 Standing Pilot Troubleshooting 46 Direct Ignition Wiring Diagram 47 Optional Remote Control 47 Direct Ignition Lighting Instru...

Page 3: ...ies The glass 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 compartm...

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: ...ons 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...

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: ...ent Kit DVVK 4F Horizontal Flex Vent Kit 4 Flex DVVK 4RE Horizontal Round Termination wall thickness up to 11 7 16 DV822 Vinyl Siding Kit for DVVK 4RE DVVK 4FV Vertical Flex Vent Kit DVEK 10 10 Vent E...

Page 8: ...f any type should be placed on or attached to the fireplace The flow of heat can ignite combustibles Clearance to Combustibles Back 0 0 mm Side 0 0 mm Floor 0 0 mm Top Stand off 0 0 mm Top Framing Edg...

Page 9: ...t 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 perpendicu...

Page 10: ...an 1 2 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 Pre...

Page 11: ...te located 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 t...

Page 12: ...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 9 Vent Pipe Clearance Note Maintain one...

Page 13: ...o the fireplace surround Flush Mount Mantel Installation Figure 12 The fireplace must extend 3 4 beyond finished wall surface when using a flush mount mantel Refer to Figure 12 to locate nailing flang...

Page 14: ...in 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 option is used The appl...

Page 15: ...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 17 vertical 90 elbow to horizontal out th...

Page 16: ...he length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by 18 45cm 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 Accordi...

Page 17: ...evel The 7 178mm is measured from the center of the horizontal vent pipe as it penetrates through the wall Ensure the sidewall venting clearances are observed If venting system is installed below grou...

Page 18: ...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 locating the hole it must be noted that the bottom o...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...ure 28 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 fr...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...An additional storm collar band is provided in kit that may be used as an attic insulation shield The collar can be installed around the flex pipe or hard pipe just above the firestop thimble This co...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...26930 5 1010 Page 26 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 24 24 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES EXAMPLES TOP VENT RUN LP and Nat models LP and Nat models LP and Nat models...

Page 27: ...rdance 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 vertic...

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: ...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 30: ...center 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 applia...

Page 31: ...is securely fitted and locked into the preceding component in the vent system Figure 45 WALL THIMBLE MAXIMUM OF THREE 90 ELBOWS MAXIMUM OF TWO 90 ELBOWS Special venting components Simpson Duravent Se...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...26930 5 1010 Page 33 Figure 50 See Horizontal Termination Page 34 and Vertical Termination Pages 39 40 FRAMING AND FINISHING continued Figure 48 Figure 49...

Page 34: ...a vinyl siding standoff Thevinylsidingstandoffwillbeinstalledbetweentheventtermination andtheexteriorwall SeeFigure51 Thishorizontalventtermination bolts onto the flat portion of the vinyl siding sta...

Page 35: ...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 54 3...

Page 36: ...rews 12 Seal the 4 102mm diameter flue outlet tube Follow instruc tions and diagram Figure 58 13 Fasten 4 102mm diameter flue outlet tube in place Do not twist the flue outlet tube into the fireplace...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...eplace flue with a minimum of two screws provided See Figure C 11 Attach the Outer Vent pipe to the 7 diameter collar on the fireplace with a large band clamp provided Sealant may also be used on the...

Page 39: ...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 c...

Page 40: ...al termination kit All vent system components lock into place by sliding the concentric pipe section with four 4 equally spaced interior beads onto the appliance collar or previously installed compone...

Page 41: ...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 Place decorative rock in front of grates and sides of...

Page 42: ...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 in co...

Page 43: ...l 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 Connectthegreenandred strippedand...

Page 44: ...26930 5 1010 Page 44 Figure 68 OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH STANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...2 Flashes 3 unsuccessful ignition 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 o...

Page 48: ...ULT 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 acce...

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 r...

Page 50: ...ner forward as you slide main burner 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...

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: ...ion 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 2 strip...

Page 53: ...cian 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 ther...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...til the 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 pil...

Page 56: ...ther 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...

Page 57: ...26930 5 1010 Page 57 INTERMITTENT PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING continued...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...ads 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 the two 2 BROWN wires on t...

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 appli...

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: ...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 ab...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...17445 17445 17445 Top Shield 17 18806 18806 18806 18806 Top Inner Heat Shield 18 23343 23343 23343 23343 Baffle Flue Vent 19 18807 18807 18807 18807 Louver Assembly Upper 20 18809 18809 18809 18809 Ce...

Page 66: ...9 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 Not Used On D...

Page 67: ...able 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 Electrical C...

Page 68: ...T 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 L Y COMPLETE 2 R7649 FAN CONTROL 3 R4192 SPEED CONTROL KNOB 4 R4186 SPEED CONTROL FBB4 OPTIONAL VARIABL...

Page 69: ...l 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 top...

Page 70: ...els were designed to enhance the appearance of your fireplace imitating the look of authentic masonry HERRINGBONE DVP36D2H Simulated Brick Panels The simulated brick panels were designed to enhance th...

Page 71: ...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 w...

Page 72: ...Limestone Liners have stones of varying depth and color for a rustic cabin look The Tahoe Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas Fireplace Heater Millivolt standing pilot DVP36FP3 0 1 2 3 5 NAT LP intermitte...

Page 73: ...ortar in running bond courses plus smoked accents Herringbone Liners have burnt umber bricks in a herringbone pattern with light mortar plus smoked accents Stacked Limestone Liners have stones of vary...

Page 74: ...26930 5 1010 Page 74 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

Page 75: ...26930 5 1010 Page 75 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

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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