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DIRECT VENT 

GAS FIREPLACE HEATER

MODEL SERIES

MILLIVOLT STANDING PILOT

DVP42DP31(N,P)-2

DIRECT IGNITION

DVP42DP51N-1

INTERMITTENT PILOT

DVP42DP71(N,P)-3

REMOTE RF

DVP42DP91(N,P)-3

UL FILE NO. MH30033

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

-

plier.

WARNING

: If the information in these instruc-

tions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion 

may result causing property damage, personal in-

jury or loss of life.

EMPIRE

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

Summary of Contents for DVP42DP31N-2

Page 1: ...onvertible 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...

Page 2: ...NDING PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 38 MILLIVOLT STANDING PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING 39 DIRECT IGNITION LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 40 DIRECT IGNITION WIRING DIAGRAM 41 OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL 41 DIRECT IGNITION I...

Page 3: ...tment 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...

Page 4: ...ghts 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 o...

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: ...he 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...

Page 7: ...idth 43 1092mm Depth 19 7 8 505mm Gas Inlet Shutoff Valve Pipe 1 2 NPT NOTICE Air shutter settings are factory minimum settings Some venting configurations may require minor air shutter adjustments fo...

Page 8: ...tape screws or silicone sealant rated above 300 F 149 C The inner flue joints do not require any sealant Figure 1 VENT SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION Special DV Vent Kits Available from Empire Comfort Systems...

Page 9: ...31457 1 0513 Page 9 FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS A 34 3 4 882 7 mm B 43 1092 2 mm C 19 7 8 505 mm D 25 635 mm E 40 1016 mm G 26 1 2 673 1 mm H 37 3 4 1035 1 mm I 13 1 4 336 6 mm J 7 1 8 181 mm Figure 2...

Page 10: ...mbustible 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 CAUTION Empire Standard Mantels ar...

Page 11: ...nt system does not exceed 20 feet with a minimum vertical run of 8 feet See details in Venting Section When you install your Direct Vent Fireplace in Room divider or Flat on wall corner positions a mi...

Page 12: ...f 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 and if unexposed a pressur...

Page 13: ...bs as needed to move fireplace flush with facing material See Figure 10 4 Use eight 1 2 hex head screws supplied in hardware package to screw through slotted holes in nailing flange and then screw int...

Page 14: ...facing to the fireplace surround Flush Mount Mantel Installation The fireplace must extend 3 4 beyond finished wall surface when using a flush mount mantel Refer to Figure 14 to locate nailing flange...

Page 15: ...ctrical 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 Four corner supports Exam...

Page 16: ...4 159mm 9 229mm 14 1 4 362mm to 15 3 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 20 CORNER INSTALLATION TOP 90 ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT...

Page 17: ...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 installed on the vertical part of the vent system Reduce 3 for every 90 e...

Page 18: ...on outside of inlet vent adapter See Figure 24 3 Lift top shield placing flue heat shield around flue 4 Replace two screws on outside of inlet vent adapter See Figure 25 5 Bend tab at top front of flu...

Page 19: ...to be installed around the termination area TYPICAL BASEMENT INSTALLATION Figure 26 Examples of possible venting systems using one 90 elbow Eight feet is listed as minimum vertical vent run with 20 f...

Page 20: ...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 exter...

Page 21: ...31457 1 0513 Page 21 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 EXAMPLES TOP VENT RUN...

Page 22: ...nd 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 Reinstall the inlet cover pl...

Page 23: ...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 f...

Page 24: ...31457 1 0513 Page 24 Figure 36 Figure 37 Figure 38 Figure 39 Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVP42 24 Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVP42 24 EXAMPLES REAR VENT RUN...

Page 25: ...ervice 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 12 inches 30cm minimum for appliances 100...

Page 26: ...wall See Figure 42 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 v...

Page 27: ...31457 1 0513 Page 27 8 VENTING FRAMING AND FINISHING continued Figure 43 Figure 44 Figure 45 See Horizontal Termination Page 29 and Vertical Termination Pages 30 and 31...

Page 28: ...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 ex...

Page 29: ...d above 250 F on its outside edge too so as to make a seal to the exterior wall NOTICE Woodscrewscanandshouldbereplacedwithappropriate fasteners for use on stucco brick concrete or other types of sidi...

Page 30: ...ve this problem Figure 49 When terminating the vent cap near an exterior wall or overhang maintain minimum clearances as shown in Figure 49 General Maintenance Conduct an inspection of the venting sys...

Page 31: ...theverticalorhorizontalposition replacehorizontalandverticalpipe lengths elbows and horizontal or vertical termination kit All vent system components lock into place by sliding the concentric pipesect...

Page 32: ...nce between spring spacers Figure 52 Figure 53 3 Use existing 8 diameter inlet collar to attach outer vent pipe 4 Install the Wall Firestop Thimble assembly as required through the wall Refer to the v...

Page 33: ...31457 1 0513 Page 33 PROPANE LP GAS CONVERSION A Model AIR SHUTTER SETTINGS BURNER ORIFICE Opening A Propane LP Orifice DVP42 FULL OPEN 52 Figure 56 Direct Ignition Valve Conversion Only Figure 57...

Page 34: ...ront of grates and sides of main burner ATTENTION Do not place decorative rock on logs or on burner The decorative rock should only be placed on the fireplace floor 9 After all logs are properly posit...

Page 35: ...tional 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 al...

Page 36: ...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 strippedandbar...

Page 37: ...31457 1 0513 Page 37 Figure 63 MILLIVOLT STANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 38: ...to desired setting A This appliance has 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...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...ION MAY 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...

Page 41: ...L REMOTE CONTROL Electric 120 volt Operated Remote Control FREC 1 Disconnect 3 prong power cord from receptacle 2 Remove wire from 120 VAC hot terminal on control module 3 Connect female terminal from...

Page 42: ...ut igniter continues to spark for several seconds and then locks out module will show two blinks on indicator light Disconnect power to fireplace junction box and check that the Hot Black wire is conn...

Page 43: ...ain burner 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 fi...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...removed cracked or broken Replacement of the liner s should be done by a licensed or qualified service person If any of the original wire as supplied with this unit must be replaced it must be replace...

Page 46: ...mation Lighting Instructions 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...

Page 47: ...roubleshooting 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 opt...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...ase and verify voltage at ignition between the EV1 terminal and the ground connection on the valve body 5 1 If the voltage is greater than 0 then Replace Valve 5 2 Or Replace DFC 6 Check the pressure...

Page 50: ...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 the Control Module 3 When the remote off switch...

Page 51: ...f 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 app...

Page 52: ...31457 1 0513 Page 52 Figure 67 RF WIRING DIAGRAM NOTICE For RF Fireplace models with Premium Multi Function Remote Control Refer to the separate instructions for operation of the remote control system...

Page 53: ...pen bottom louver assembly 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 abo...

Page 54: ...vice 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 sta...

Page 55: ...act Empire Comfort Systems Inc for replacement parts Glass Removal and Replacement 1 Remove decorative front doors where applicable by opening and lifting straight up 2 Remove decorative front by tilt...

Page 56: ...D ON DVP42DP Louver Assembly Upper 20 17190 17190 17190 17190 Glass Door Assembly 21 NOT USED ON DVP42DP Louver Assembly Lower 22 R7611 R10424 R10424 Pilot Assembly LPG 22 R7612 R10423 R10423 Pilot As...

Page 57: ...els Insulation Top Shield 62 25520 25520 25520 25520 Heat Shield Flue 63 25130 25130 25130 25130 Mounting Brace 64 R7680 R7680 R7680 R7680 Optional Brick Panel Side Left 65 R7681 R7681 R7681 R7681 Opt...

Page 58: ...31457 1 0513 Page 58 PARTS VIEW...

Page 59: ...reet 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 DISTR...

Page 60: ...uver 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 th...

Page 61: ...31457 1 0513 Page 61 1 R7731 BLOWER MOTOR 2 31920 SWITCH ASSEMBLY 3 R4192 SPEED CONTROL KNOB 4 R4186 SPEED CONTROL FBB4 VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION...

Page 62: ...ower 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 NOT...

Page 63: ...re designed to enhance the appearance of your fireplace imitating the look of authentic masonry STACKED STONE DVP42DG Simulated Brick Liners The simulated brick panels were designed to enhance the app...

Page 64: ...iners DVP3DA DVP3DH DVP42DG 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...

Page 65: ...us smoked accents Stacked Limestone Liners have stones of varying depth and color for a rustic cabin look Fireplace requires one of the following fronts Arched DCF42B FB CM HP DCF42T FB CM HP Rectangu...

Page 66: ...wner The appliance must be installed by a qualified installer and operated in accordance with the instructions furnished with the ap pliance A bill of sale cancelled check or payment record should be...

Page 67: ...31457 1 0513 Page 67 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

Page 68: ...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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