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LUXURY DIRECT VENT 

GAS FIREPLACE HEATER

MODEL SERIES

MILLIVOLT STANDING PILOT

DVX36DP31(N,P)-2

DVX42DP31(N,P)-2

DIRECT IGNITION

DVX36DP51N-1

DVX42DP51N-1

INTERMITTENT PILOT

DVX36DP71(N,P)-2

DVX42DP71(N,P)-2

REMOTE RF

DVX36DP91(N,P)-3

DVX42DP91(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 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

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Summary of Contents for DVX36DP31N-2

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...uctions 48 Standing Pilot Troubleshooting 49 Direct Ignition Wiring Diagram 50 Optional Remote Control 50 Direct Ignition Lighting Instructions 51 Initial Start Up Gas Line Purge 52 Direct Ignition Tr...

Page 3: ...aperies Theglassfrontoranypartremovedforservicingtheappliance mustbereplacedpriortooperatingtheappliance Workshould be done by a qualified service person Keep burner and control compartment clean Vent...

Page 4: ...m 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 walls of...

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: ...IONS DVX36 NAT DVX36 LP DVX42 NAT DVX42 LP Input Btu hr Maximum 35 000 30 000 37 500 35 000 Btu hr Minimum 24 000 21 000 26 000 24 000 KWH Maximum 10 3 8 8 11 0 10 3 Minimum 7 2 6 2 7 6 7 2 Orifice 32...

Page 8: ...m Floor 0 0 mm Top Stand off 0 0 mm Top Framing Edge 6 152 mm GLASS FRONT 6 SEE MANTLE CHART FOR MAXIMUM MANTLE DEPTH 2 x 4 HEADER STAND OFF 6 152mm HEIGHT ABOVE TOP OF FIREPLACE NAILING FLANGES TOP F...

Page 9: ...details in Venting Section When you install your Direct Vent Fireplace in F Room divider or A Flat on wall corner positions a minimum of 6 inches clearance must be maintained from the perpendicular wa...

Page 10: ...ss 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 Propane and Natural gas valves have a built in pressure regulator in t...

Page 11: ...at appropriate depth See Figure 9 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 Meas...

Page 12: ...ed Only non combustible material using 300 F minimum adhesive if needed can be applied as facing to the fireplace Figure 13 Framing Figure 14 Fireplace framing can be built before or after the firepla...

Page 13: ...g surfaces 1 A flat hard combustible burnable surface 2 A raised wooden platform 3 Four 4 corner supports Example Four 4 concrete masonry blocks These supports must be positioned so they contact all f...

Page 14: ...UM VENT CAP 6 152mm MINIMUM WALL FIRESTOP THIMBLE C A B C 6 152 mm 11 1 4 286 mm to 12 3 4 324 mm 4 3 4 121 mm to 6 1 4 159 mm 9 229 mm 14 1 4 362 mm to 15 3 4 400 mm 7 3 4 197 mm to 9 1 4 235 mm 12 3...

Page 15: ...elbows are installed on the vertical 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 require...

Page 16: ...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 heat shield if necessary to main...

Page 17: ...enter of the horizontal vent pipe as it penetrates through the wall Ensurethesidewallventingclearancesareobserved Ifventing system is installed below ground we recommend a window well with adequate an...

Page 18: ...must be 12 305 mm high x 10 254 mm wide with its center line determined by the amount of vertical rise and horizontal run of the termination See Figure 26 When locating the hole it must be noted that...

Page 19: ...28653 2 0811 Page 19 Figure 31 Figure 29 Figure 30 Example H2 3ft H3 1ft 4ft 90 90 90 6ft V1 21ft H 10ft V 21ft Example H1 2ft V1 20ft H 2ft V 20ft EXAMPLES TOP VENT RUN...

Page 20: ...by a qualified field service person 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 functio...

Page 21: ...kits include connection hardware Installation of the Vertical Flex Termination Kit WARNING Ensure that the venting system exits the structure through the roof and does not terminate less than 12 inche...

Page 22: ...cation 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 framing 6 Install the Firestop Th...

Page 23: ...d firestop thimble assembly installed in steps 4 through 6 14 Secure the roof support assembly to the roof sheathing with at least 4 nails screws through each support bracket Check that the combustibl...

Page 24: ...mon constructions practices 21 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 abov...

Page 25: ...CTOR 7 DIA ADAPTER COLLAR WITH GASKET CLAMPS DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE NOTE DVVK 4FV KIT MAXIMUM HEIGHT INCLUDING FIREPLACE IS 13 TO EXTEND VENT RUN AN ADDITIONAL VENT EXTENSION KIT IS NECESSARY VENTING S...

Page 26: ...eter 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...

Page 27: ...Measurethetotalwallthicknesstodeterminewhetherornotthe extension thimble is to be used If the combustible wall depth is over 5 3 8 137 mm then the extension thimble should be used See Figure 40 3 Ins...

Page 28: ...de mounting plate to the vinyl siding kit or wall with 4 10 x 1 1 2 screws Ensure upward slope 11 From inside Attach the inlet tube to the collar on the back of the fireplace or the rigid venting syst...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...ant to the outside of the flue pipe adapter and connect to 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 pro...

Page 31: ...adhered 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 l...

Page 32: ...3 feet 90cm horizontally from the 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 combus...

Page 33: ...he preceding component in the vent system VENT SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION Figure 51 Special Venting Components Simpson Duravent See Empire Comfort Systems Retail Price List for Simpson Duravent part number...

Page 34: ...is off set towards bottom of wall opening Secure with nails or screws Continue the vent run through the firestop See Figure 53 Figure 53 Vertical runs of this system which pass through ceilings requir...

Page 35: ...W B A NAILS 4 REQUIRED CEILING FIRESTOP A B FRAMING AND FINISHING continued Vent Size A B 6 5 8 10 10 8 10 1 2 10 1 2 Vent Size A B 6 5 8 10 10 8 10 1 2 10 1 2 Vent Size A B 6 5 8 10 10 8 10 1 2 10 1...

Page 36: ...l NOTE Wood screws can and should be replaced with appropriate fasteners for use on stucco brick concrete or other types of siding CAUTION Ifexteriorwallsarefinishedwithvinylsiding ormaterials that co...

Page 37: ...e 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 60 10 Attach the Outer Vent pipe to the 8 diameter col...

Page 38: ...s to inspect are as follows 1 Check areas of the venting system which are exposed to the elements for corrosion These will appear as rust spots or streaksand inextremecases holes Thesecomponentsshould...

Page 39: ...ealing Vent Pipe System Attach vent pipe to inlet and outlet vent adaptor on fireplace replace horizontalandverticalpipelengths elbowsandhorizontalorvertical termination kit All vent system components...

Page 40: ...t Number R9227 Part Number R9372 BOTTOM RIGHT CENTER LOG E BOTTOM RIGHT LOG F Part Number R9225 Part Number R9229 FRONT LEFT LOG G CENTER LOG H Part Number R9223 Part Number R9373 TOP LEFT LOG I TOP C...

Page 41: ...ly and firmly positioned in the fireplace Please refer to Figures 66 through 69 and corresponding WARNING when completing the following log placement steps 1 Remove front See Page 67 2 Remove glass do...

Page 42: ...Left Log G on C Log pin End of G Log will rest on firebox bottom 11 Place Center Log H on pin on A Log with Y branches resting on D and E logs 12 Place Top Left Log I on two left pins on B Log 13 Plac...

Page 43: ...kwool lightly across the front round blueflame ports Place the ember material Rockwool pieces side by side Do not stack more than one layer of embers across the burner ports See Figure 66 18 Replace g...

Page 44: ...ottom Left Log D R9372 Bottom Left Center Log E R9225 Bottom Right Center Log F R9229 Bottom Right Log G R9223 Front Left Log H R9373 Center Log I R9230 Top Left Log J R9231 Top Center Log K R9232 Top...

Page 45: ...ne 1 to two 2 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 46: ...s 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 Connectthegreenandred stripp...

Page 47: ...R REMOTE OFF ON SWITCH REMOTE OFF ON THERMOPILE IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE AS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT MUST BE REPLACED IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH NO 18 150 C WIRE OR ITS EQUIVALENT GAS VALVE THERMOCOUP...

Page 48: ...ppliance 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 sure to smell next to the...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...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 connected to th...

Page 53: ...ight 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 from orifice fittin...

Page 54: ...E LP GAS CONVERSION Model AIR SHUTTER SETTINGS BURNER ORIFICE Opening A Propane LP Orifice DVX36 FULL OPEN 1 65 MM DVX42 FULL OPEN 1 80 MM REGULATOR FITTING NOTE STAMPED WITH GAS TYPE SET FOR USE Maxi...

Page 55: ...connection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing Figure 76 Provided on the intermittent pilot wiring harness are two...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...28653 2 0811 Page 60 INTERMITTENT PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING continued...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...s 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 switc...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...sembly 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 electr...

Page 66: ...pect 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 start up condensat...

Page 67: ...igure 80 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 68: ...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 69: ...EMBLY 48 49 52 51 50 3 6 6 6 53 66 67 36 29 30 42 37 35 34 32 43 31 33 54 40 39 41 RF VALVE ASSEMBLY 38 60 61 62 59 63 64 65 39 40 46 47 44 45 MILLIVOLT VALVE ASSEMBLY 38 41 IP VALVE ASSEMBLY 38 41 40...

Page 70: ...342 R9342 R9342 Accent Lamp Bezel 17 R9390 R9390 R9390 R9390 Accent Lamp Wire Harness 18 R9344 R9344 R9344 R9344 12 Volt Transformer 19 R9377 R9377 R9377 R9377 Wire Assembly 20 10088 10088 10088 10088...

Page 71: ...0 Blower Shield 51 R7831 Blower Wire Assembly 52 R7649 R7649 R7649 Fan Control Switch 53 23501 23501 23501 23501 Blower Heat Shield 54 23694 23694 23694 23694 Air Shutter Shield 55 R1109 Bushing Flush...

Page 72: ...4 R9344 R9344 R9344 12 Volt Transformer 19 R9377 R9377 R9377 R9377 Wire Assembly 20 10088 10088 10088 10088 Rheostat Bracket 21 18879 18879 18879 18879 Rheostat 22 R6159 R6159 R6159 R6159 3 Prong Plug...

Page 73: ...501 23501 23501 23501 Blower Heat Shield 54 23694 23694 23694 23694 Air Shutter Shield 55 R1109 Bushing Flush 56 R1995 Transformer 57 R7615 R5160 Cord Set 58 R8144 R721 Wire Harness 59 R7616 R1616 R11...

Page 74: ...lace 10 Installation of FBB4 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 cod...

Page 75: ...WHEN INSTALLED MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 LATEST EDITION Afactory installed junction...

Page 76: ...gloves unpack liner components and check for damaged or missing components 2 Lower bottom louver and remove upper louver on fireplace 3 Remove glass frame assembly from fireplace 4 Remove rear logs f...

Page 77: ...e simulated stone panels were designed to enhance the appearance of your fireplace imitating the look of authentic masonry STACKED STONE DVP36XG DVP42XG Simulated Brick Panels LEFT RIGHT BACK The simu...

Page 78: ...e of the following ceramic liners DVP 36 42 XE DVP 36 42 XG All Brick Liners are made from Ceramic Fiber for rich detail and lasting beauty Banded Brick Liners have dark creamed coffee bricks with cha...

Page 79: ...6 mm J 7 1 8 181 mm 7 1 8 181 mm DVX36 DVX42 A 40 7 8 40 7 8 B 40 3 8 43 3 8 C 19 7 8 19 7 8 Fireplace requires one of the following fronts Arched DCF 36 42 B FB CM HP DCF 36 42 T FB CM HP Rectangula...

Page 80: ...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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