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IPI ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

If any of the original wire supplied with this fireplace must

be replaced, it must be replaced with equivalent gauge and

temperature rated wire.

BATTERY HOLDER

BACK-UP

BATTERY

AC/DC

POWER ADAPTOR

REMOTE RECEIVER

(OPTIONAL)

ON/OFF

SWITCH

+ ON

REMOTE

- OFF

CPI/IPI

SWITCH

GAS CONTROL

VALVE

(GND)

ELECTRONIC

CONTROL MODULE

PILOT

CAUTION

Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls.

Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.

Verify proper operation after servicing.

Figure 80

Summary of Contents for MILLIVOLT DVCD FP3-4 Series

Page 1: ...department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured ho...

Page 2: ...Log Identification for DVCD36 Fireplaces 49 Log Placement for DVCD36 Fireplaces 50 Log Identification for DVCD42 Fireplaces 58 Log Placement for DVCD42 Fireplaces 59 Millivolt Operating Instructions...

Page 3: ...14 70 and 74 7 Light the fireplace See pages 71 and 75 8 Troubleshoot issues See pages 72 and 76 78 9 Place the serial number sticker located in the instruction envelope onto the Homeowner Reference...

Page 4: ...e 5 Flex Line w Shut off Valve 1 1 In envelope 6 Decorative Rock 1 1 Under log set 7 Rockwool 2 2 In envelope 8 3 prong Receptacle 1 1 In envelope 9 Receptacle Cover 1 1 In envelope 10 AC Power Adapte...

Page 5: ...h local codes or in absence of local codes with the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 or Canadian Electric code CSA C22 1 if an external electrical source is utilized Qualified Installing Agency Ins...

Page 6: ...al DVCD32FP3 18456 Natural to Propane DVCD32FP3 18817 Propane to Natural DVCD36FP3 18442 Natural to Propane DVCD36FP3 18818 Propane to Natural DVCD42FP3 18814 Natural to Propane DVCD42FP3 32881 Propan...

Page 7: ...ent Kit for Rear Vent 5 to 7 inch wall thickness standard thru the wall venting includes 46DVA 06 46DVA HC and 46DVA WT DVVK 4RE Direct Vent Fireplace Vent Kit For Rear Vent Thru the wall for 5 to 13...

Page 8: ...38712 4 0920 Page 8 Figure 3 FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS G I1 J1 P1 TOP VENTING LEFT VIEW C O N S E B D Q FRONT VIEW T K L M RIGHT VIEW Z X Y REAR VENTING P2 J2 I2 CORNER INSTALL H A R...

Page 9: ...ne of top vent 17 5 16 18 13 16 21 13 16 I2 Width from the right side of the box to the centerline of rear vent 17 1 4 18 13 16 21 13 16 J1 Depth from back of box to centerline of top vent 7 7 7 J2 Di...

Page 10: ...mentation of any type should be placed on or attached to the fireplace or its mantel The flow of heat can ignite combustibles FIREPLACE TOP VIEW FRONT FACE SIDE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ALLOWED IN SHADED...

Page 11: ...possible as long as the horizontal portion of the vent system does not exceed 20 feet with a minimum vertical run of 8 feet Refer to Venting Section pages 16 27 Maintain a minimum 6 inch clearance to...

Page 12: ...ing gas connectors is recommended ANSI Z21 24 Appliance Connectors of Corrugated Metal Tubing and Fittings ANSI Z21 45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of Other Than All Metal Construction The...

Page 13: ...ystem during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Close the fireplace manual shut off valve to isolate it from the gas supply piping system during any pr...

Page 14: ...ptacle into the junction box Attach cover plate STANDARD MILLIVOLT VALVE MODELS Figure 15 INSTALLATION The fireplace can be mounted on any of the following surfaces 1 A flat hard combustible burnable...

Page 15: ...nailing flanges 90 degrees NOT USED BOARD 5 8 BOARD USED TO ATTACH TO FRAMING Figure 18 4 Attach fireplace to frame using adjustable nailing flanges Set the nailing flange depth to suit the wall mate...

Page 16: ...installing this fireplace against a non insulated exterior wall Figure 22 VENT PIPE CLEARANCE Finishing Figure 7 on page 10 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions...

Page 17: ...rmination 3 76mm MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES VENT CAP THIMBLE WALL FIRESTOP DVCD 32 36 47 121 cm TO BOTTOM OF UNIT DVCD42 49 126 cm TO BOTTOM OF UNIT Figure 25 Horizontal Only Straight Out the B...

Page 18: ...C Dimensions inches B C DVCD32 DVCD36 DVCD42 DVCD 32 36 42 17 1 16 to 18 9 16 18 1 16 to 19 9 16 20 3 16 to 21 11 16 4 3 4 to 6 1 4 20 1 16 to 21 9 16 21 1 16 to 22 9 16 23 3 16 to 24 11 16 7 3 4 to 9...

Page 19: ...by 18 457 mm 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 According to the chart the maximum horizontal vent l...

Page 20: ...lation depth down to 7 inches 178 mm below grade level The 7 inches 178 mm is measured from the center of the horizontal vent pipe as it penetrates through the wall Ensure the sidewall venting clearan...

Page 21: ...EE GRAPH FOR PERMISSIBLE H AND V DIMENSIONS NOTE H1 AND H2 MUST BE ADDED TOGETHER TO USE CHART V H2 H1 Figure 33 B C A CENTER OF ELBOW STRAIGHT OUT MINIMUM D C B FIREPLACE SERIES HARD ELBOW Dimensions...

Page 22: ...hes high x 9 1 2 inches wide with its center line determined by the amount of vertical rise and horizontal run of the termination See Figure 34 on page 21 The bottom of the cap must be 12 inches above...

Page 23: ...V 21ft 90 The first elbow does not count towards the total It is already included in the venting graph EXAMPLE H1 2ft V1 20ft H 2ft V 20ft EXAMPLE H2 2ft 90 90 6ft H2 Elbows 8ft V1 15ft H 8ft V 15ft 9...

Page 24: ...in the horizontal run the length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by 18 inches 457 mm This does not apply if the 45 degree elbows are installed on the vertical part of the vent system Reduce thr...

Page 25: ...e 43 Figure 44 H1 TOP VIEW H1 Example H2 4ft 2 90 90 6ft V1 12ft H 10ft V 12ft Model Maximum Length H1 Dim in inches DVCD32 24 DVCD36 24 DVCD42 18 Model Maximum Length H1 Dim in inches DVCD32 24 DVCD3...

Page 26: ...crews 4 Re install the inlet vent cover plate over the top inlet opening with eight 10 hex head screws See Figure 45 Note Pull the flue cover plate tab outward prior to removal This will ensure the pl...

Page 27: ...2 13 m 7 ft 2 13 m E Clearance to unventi lated soffit 12 30 cm 12 30 cm M Clearance under veranda porch deck or balcony 12 in 30 cm 12 in 30 cm F Clearance to outside corner See page 30 See page 30...

Page 28: ...ing members PIPE STRAP 48 1219 MM STUD WALL FLUE OUTLET TOP OF FLUE OUTLET Figure 46 Install Firestops Firestops are required for safety whenever the vent system passes through an interior wall an ext...

Page 29: ...a 10 inch x 10 inch hole through the ceiling using the center point previously marked Frame the hole with framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists See Figure 48 If the area above the ceilin...

Page 30: ...mizes 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 exhaust certain limita...

Page 31: ...en the vent termination and the exterior wall See Figure 52 This horizontal vent termination bolts onto the flat portion of the vinyl siding standoff so an air space will exist between the wall and th...

Page 32: ...too many elbows and exterior portions of the system being exposed to cold weather 4 Inspect joints to verify that no pipe sections or fittings have been disturbed or loosened Check mechanical support...

Page 33: ...the other vent section Rotate the newly attached vent section clockwise approximately 45 degrees to lock the vent section into place Continue replacing components per the vent system configuration Be...

Page 34: ...about 15 inches long and wrap them around the flue then interlock the ends of each spring at 2 inches Maintain equal distance between spring spacers 8 203 mm 8 203 mm 8 203 mm 4 FLEX VENT PIPE SPACER...

Page 35: ...hen insert the adapter into the fireplace flue Secure flue adapter to the fireplace flue with a minimum of two screws provided See Figure 61 BAND CLAMP 4 DIA FLUE ADAPTOR COLLAR 4 DIA FLEX FLUE PIPE 7...

Page 36: ...e On brick or block exterior wall a 7 inch diameter hole needs to be cut Measure the total wall thickness to determine whether or not the extension thimble is to be used If the combustible wall depth...

Page 37: ...r inlet tube mounting plate onto end of rigid venting system to correct position Fasten the outside mounting plate to the vinyl siding kit or wall with four 10 x 1 1 2 screws Ensure upward slope 11 Fr...

Page 38: ...the tube Apply 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...

Page 39: ...Page 39 38712 4 0920 Log Description Part Number Front View Top View Log A 28371 Log B 28372 Log C 28368 Log D 28367 Log E 28369 Log F 28370 Log G 28524 LOG IDENTIFICATION FOR DVCD32 FIREPLACES...

Page 40: ...or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fireplace may result in property damage or personal injury A B EMBER MATERIAL PLACEMENT F D C E G Figure 67 G E D C F B A Figure 68 Decorat...

Page 41: ...Page 41 38712 4 0920 1 Align slot on back of Log A with burner bracket on left front of burner and push Log A toward the front LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD32 FIREPLACES BURNER BRACKET...

Page 42: ...38712 4 0920 Page 42 2 Align slot on Log B with the burner bracket on the front right side of the burner Push Log B towards the front LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD32 FIREPLACES BURNER BRACKET...

Page 43: ...Page 43 38712 4 0920 3 Align Log C slots with burner bracket on the lower left side of burner and slide log to the left until it stops LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD32 FIREPLACES BURNER BRACKET...

Page 44: ...e 44 4 Align Log D with the left rear burner bracket resting on the rear log support Pull forward slightly to lock the log in place over the top rear burner bracket LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD32 FIREPLACES...

Page 45: ...Page 45 38712 4 0920 5 Align Log E on flat section of Log B and the end of Log C and slike onto pin in Log D LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD32 FIREPLACES...

Page 46: ...38712 4 0920 Page 46 6 Place Log F onto the pin on Log C and angle down toward the front of the burner over where Logs A and B meet LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD32 FIREPLACES...

Page 47: ...Page 47 38712 4 0920 7 Tuck Log G under Log C and onto pin of Log B LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD32 FIREPLACES...

Page 48: ...38712 4 0920 Page 48 Log placement is complete LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD32 FIREPLACES...

Page 49: ...Page 49 38712 4 0920 Log Description Part Number Front View Top View Log A 28378 Log B 28379 Log C 28375 Log D 28374 Log E 28376 Log F 28377 LOG IDENTIFICATION FOR DVCD36 FIREPLACES...

Page 50: ...ccordance with this diagram or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fireplace may result in property damage or personal injury EMBER MATERIAL PLACEMENT SHADED AREA ONLY A B C D E...

Page 51: ...Page 51 38712 4 0920 LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD36 FIREPLACES 1 Align slot on back of Log A with burner bracket on left front of burner and push Log A toward the front BURNER BRACKET...

Page 52: ...38712 4 0920 Page 52 LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD36 FIREPLACES 2 Align slot on Log B with the burner bracket on the front right side of the burner Push Log B towards the front BURNER BRACKET...

Page 53: ...Page 53 38712 4 0920 LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD36 FIREPLACES 3 Align Log C slots with burner bracket on the lower left side of burner and slide log to the left until it stops BURNER BRACKET...

Page 54: ...e 54 LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD36 FIREPLACES BURNER BRACKET 4 Align Log D with the left rear burner bracket resting on the rear log support Pull forward slightly to lock the log in place over the top rear...

Page 55: ...55 38712 4 0920 LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD36 FIREPLACES 5 Place Log E pin into Log C Align the top pin of Log D with the hole in Log E Ensure the lower divet of Log E is placed against the front of the g...

Page 56: ...Page 56 LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD36 FIREPLACES 6 Place the pin on Log F into the front slot of Log C The longest arm of the Y shape should angle down and rest where it will conseal the separation between...

Page 57: ...Page 57 38712 4 0920 LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD36 FIREPLACES Log placement is complete...

Page 58: ...38712 4 0920 Page 58 LOG IDENTIFICATION FOR DVCD42 FIREPLACES Log Description Part Number Front View Top View Log A 28386 Log B 28387 Log C 28382 Log D 28381 Log E 28383 Log F 28384 Log H 28385...

Page 59: ...ts in accordance with this diagram or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fireplace may result in property damage or personal injury EMBER MATERIAL PLACEMENT C B A E D H F Figure...

Page 60: ...38712 4 0920 Page 60 LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD42 FIREPLACES 1 Align slot on back of Log A with burner bracket on left front of burner and push Log A toward the front BURNER BRACKET...

Page 61: ...Page 61 38712 4 0920 LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD42 FIREPLACES 2 Align slot on Log B with the burner bracket on the front right side of the burner Push Log B towards the front BURNER BRACKET...

Page 62: ...38712 4 0920 Page 62 LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD42 FIREPLACES 3 Align Log C slots with burner bracket on the lower left side of burner and slide log to the left until it stops BURNER BRACKET...

Page 63: ...Page 63 38712 4 0920 LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD42 FIREPLACES 4 Align the slot on Log D with the burner bracket on the left side of the burner and pull Log D forward BURNER BRACKET...

Page 64: ...38712 4 0920 Page 64 LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD42 FIREPLACES 5 Place Log E onto the pin on the far right of Log D It should rest on the flat edge of Log C and the flat section of Log B...

Page 65: ...712 4 0920 LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD42 FIREPLACES 6 Place Log F onto the center pin of Log C The Y shape should appear to be upside down with the two arms placed against the grate tangs to help hold Log...

Page 66: ...20 Page 66 LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD42 FIREPLACES 6 Place Log G onto the upper left pin of Log D The longest arm should lock into the small notch at the top back of Log A so that Log G holds the back Log...

Page 67: ...Page 67 38712 4 0920 Log placement is complete LOG PLACEMENT FOR DVCD42 FIREPLACES...

Page 68: ...es Lower the door assembly to view the gas controls for the fireplace HI LO REGULATOR CONTROL KNOB OUTLET PRESSURE TAP INLET PRESSURE TAP Figure 76 Initial Lighting Upon completing the gas line or tur...

Page 69: ...itch with no Accessories To ignite main burner turn the control knob on the gas valve from the PILOT position to the ON position Turn the REMOTE OFF ON switch from the OFF position to the ON position...

Page 70: ...res prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing If any of the original wire supplied with this firep...

Page 71: ...hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B Before lighting smell all around the fireplace area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air an...

Page 72: ...nnections 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 Take the reading at TH TP TP...

Page 73: ...lot 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 Figure 7...

Page 74: ...temperature rated wire BATTERY HOLDER BACK UP BATTERY AC DC POWER ADAPTOR REMOTE RECEIVER OPTIONAL ON OFF SWITCH OR ON REMOTE OFF CPI IPI SWITCH GAS CONTROL VALVE GND ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE PILOT...

Page 75: ...ation information INTERMITTENT PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS A This fireplace has a pilot which can be lighted with the manual on off switch a remote control or by switching the receiver switch to the O...

Page 76: ...age 74 Troubleshooting Before proceeding with the procedures in the following troubleshooting table verify that the power supply AC DC adapter is present and that the batteries inside the receiver and...

Page 77: ...lot igniter See maintenance page 79 Pilot not grounded well Check ground connections Sensor Wire loose Check sensor wire terminals Gas pressure incorrect Adjust gas pressure Pilot Gas Line bent or kin...

Page 78: ...essure Check gas supply pressure Blocked orifice Check orifice opening Clogged or dirty burner ports Clean burner ports Faulty valve Replace valve High altitude Adjust orifice size for altitude Backfi...

Page 79: ...sh your hands gently with soap and water to remove any trace of fibers If you do get a fiber splinter from the logs or glowing embers rub the sticky side of tape over where you suspect the splinter is...

Page 80: ...and down to release the glass frame Figure 82 4 Grasp the bottom edge of the glass frame and carefully pull the bottom of the glass away from the fireplace 5 Move your hands to the sides of the glass...

Page 81: ...ection and cleaning may be required if the fireplace is installed in an area exposed to pet hair or dust or to excessive lint from new carpeting or bedding materials During The Annual Checkup The Tech...

Page 82: ...t Cover Plate 8 R7575 R7575 Vent Cover Plate Gasket 9 17141 17141 Flue Cover Plate 10 R7574 R7574 Flue Outlet Gasket 11 23219 23219 Top Standoff 2 Required 12 36179 36179 Top Shield 13 28688 28688 Nai...

Page 83: ...ically approved with this fireplace may result in property damage or personal injury 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 50 49 13 13 13 13 8 9 10 11 12 19 11 21 20 22 30 33 31 32 40 28 34 56 41 29 39 INTERMITTENT PIL...

Page 84: ...Shutter 32 P288 P288 Orifice Natural Gas 32 P182 P182 Orifice Propane Gas 33 R7572 R7572 Jamb Nut 34 P212 P212 Orifice Fitting 35 17258 31570 Tubing Assembly Inlet 36 R2423 R2423 Male connector 37 R75...

Page 85: ...ically approved with this fireplace may result in property damage or personal injury 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 50 49 13 13 13 13 8 9 10 11 12 19 11 21 20 22 30 33 31 32 40 28 34 56 41 29 39 INTERMITTENT PIL...

Page 86: ...bly 31 R7624 R7624 Air Shutter 32 P286 P286 Orifice Natural Gas 32 P208 P208 Orifice Propane Gas 33 R7572 R7572 Jamb Nut 34 P212 P212 Orifice Fitting 35 17337 31571 Tubing Assembly Inlet 36 R2423 R242...

Page 87: ...ically approved with this fireplace may result in property damage or personal injury 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 50 49 13 13 13 13 8 9 10 11 12 19 11 21 20 22 30 33 31 32 40 28 34 56 41 29 39 INTERMITTENT PIL...

Page 88: ...ntended for use with glass doors or equivalent shall emphasize that the appliance is not for use with glass doors 11 Where applicable provide a means by which the consumer can identify the barrier suc...

Page 89: ...other materials and fabrics in a room That will take some of the odorant out of the gas reducing its odor intensity Propane Gas may stratify in a closed area and the odor intensity could vary at diff...

Page 90: ...0 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 height of eight feet above gr...

Page 91: ...ase and can be ordered by your Service Person or Dealer Proof of purchase is required for warranty parts All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first obtain the Mode...

Page 92: ...orkmanship within one year from the date of purchase Empire will repair or replace it at Empire s option Duties of the Owner Have the appliance installed by a qualified installer and operate and maint...

Page 93: ...Page 93 38712 4 0920 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

Page 94: ...38712 4 0920 Page 94 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

Page 95: ...Page 95 38712 4 0920 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

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