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DIRECT VENT ZERO 

CLEARANCE GAS FIREPLACE 

HEATER MODEL SERIES:

MILLIVOLT (MV)

DVCP36(PP,SP)30(N,P)-1

INTERMITTENT PILOT (IPI)

DVCP36(PP,SP)70(N,P)-1

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 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.

HOT GLASS

DO NOT TOUCH

NEVER

WILL

CAUSE BURNS.

GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.

ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

WARNING

A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall
be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.

NOTICE

: Barriers required and pre-installed on fireplace.

WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

If the information in this manual is not 

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may 

result causing property damage, personal 

injury or loss of life.

—  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.

•  Leave the building immediately.

•  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 supplier.

INSTALLER: 

Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: 

Retain this manual for future reference.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER’S MANUAL

GAS-FIRED

Summary of Contents for MILLIVOLT DVCP36PP30N

Page 1: ...ng glass is provided with this appliance and shall be installed for the protection of children and other at risk individuals NOTICE Barriers required and pre installed on fireplace WARNING FIRE OR EXP...

Page 2: ...rface 2 A raised platform of combustible or non combustible material 3 If allowed by local codes A rectangular frame that contacts all four edges on the bottom of the fireplace If the fireplace is ins...

Page 3: ...an be purchased at any local hardware store CARTON CONTENTS HARDWARE PACK CARTON CONTENTS DVCP36 PP SP 3 SERIES CARTON CONTENTS DVCP36 PP SP 7 SERIES Items not shown to scale INDEX NUMBER DESCRIPTION...

Page 4: ...lowing Embers 37 Log Identification LSU24SPF 38 Log Placement LSU24SPF 39 46 Log Rock Identification DG30MX 47 48 Log Rock Placement DG30MX 49 56 Millivolt Standing Pilot Operating Instructions 57 58...

Page 5: ...ontrols can be dangerous Improper installation or use of the fireplace can cause serious injury or death from fire burns explosions or carbon monoxide poisoning The installation must conform with loca...

Page 6: ...16in 1 8in w 40ft Vertical Vent flue restrictor installed FULLY OPEN FULLY OPEN Height without standoff 39 1 2in 39 1 2in 39 1 2in 39 1 2in Width 42 1 4in 45 1 2in 42 1 4in 45 1 2in Depth 24in 24in 24...

Page 7: ...and stones kit Liners are not required To add liners order two liners for See Through models One for Peninsula Remote Control Options And Accessories Description Models Used On FRBC Millivolt Battery...

Page 8: ...fireplace and center it inside the fireplace using the two holes in the floor as a visual guide See Figure 1 4 Set the rheostat control on the fireplace floor with the rheostat bracket situated as fa...

Page 9: ...x No Part NO description qty 1 36118 BLOWER ASSEMBLY 1 2 R7649 FAN CONTROL L120 20 1 3 R3529 CORD SET 30 INCHES 1 4 R4192 RHEOSTAT KNOB 1 5 R4186 RHEOSTAT 3 0 AMP 115 VAC 1 6 10088 RHEOSTAT BOX BRACKE...

Page 10: ...om the left side of the box to the centerline of vertical vent 48 5 8 J Depth from back of box to centerline of vent 12 K Height from the bottom of the box to the gas line opening 1 3 8 L Depth from t...

Page 11: ...45 5 8 J Depth from back of box to centerline of vent 12 K Height from the bottom of the box to the gas line opening 1 3 8 L Depth from the front of the box to gas line opening 5 M Depth from rear of...

Page 12: ...OPENING MIN 6 TO FIREPLACE OPENING MIN 36 MIN NON COMBUSTIBLE BOARD TO 16 ABOVE FIREPLACE FACE NOTICE Dimensions apply to both See Thru and Peninsula models Figure 6 Peninsula FIREPLACE OPENING FINIS...

Page 13: ...BOARD HEIGHT ALL VISIBLE SIDES OF UNIT INDEX LETTER Y DISTANCE FROM FIREPLACE OPENING X DISTANCE FROM FINISHED WALL Dimensions in Inches A 26 12 B 24 8 C 22 6 D 20 4 1 2 E 18 2 1 4 F 16 0 Figure 9 Do...

Page 14: ...ure 11 VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES The horizontal vent run refers to the total length of vent pipe from the flue collar of the fireplace to the face of the outer wall Venting termination shall not be...

Page 15: ...stance of 2 feet 61 cm from the cen ter line of the terminal 24 in 61 cm 24 in 61 cm L Clearance above paved sidewalk or paved drive way located on public property 7 ft 2 13 m 7 ft 2 13 m E Clearance...

Page 16: ...ugated Metal Tubing and Fittings ANSI Z21 45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of Other Than All Metal Construction The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority having jurisdi...

Page 17: ...cal run of 8 feet from fireplace floor See details in Venting Section NOTICE Inuslate to applicable codes when installing this fireplace against an exterior wall A minimum clearance of 6 inches must b...

Page 18: ...installation of the fireplace can cause serious injury or death from fire burns explosions or carbon monoxide poisoning A factory installed junction box is located on the outside wall of the fireplace...

Page 19: ...material The fireplace framing should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber The framing members may rest on the fireplace standoffs however the stand offs are not load bearing Refer to Figures 17 and 18 for...

Page 20: ...9 on page 13 for maximum mantel depth and minimum height above fireplace Figure 19 Clearance to Combustibles Back 0in Sides Near Face See Figure 20 0in Floor 0in Top Stand off 0in Outer Top to Framin...

Page 21: ...stment of the nailing flange position can be made by using either the outer or inner pair of holes OFFSET 5 8 OFFSET Figure 22 3 If necessary the positions of the side nailing flanges can adjusted by...

Page 22: ...to combustibles above the vent pipe See Figure 27 Figure 27 45 elbow with horizontal termination VENT CAP WALL THIMBLE 3 MININUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES IN WALL 46 13 16 TO COMBUSTIBLES ABOVE VENT...

Page 23: ...T OUT MINIMUM A2 B C C B E D DIMENSIONS in inches A1 49 5 8 B 5 5 16 C 7 5 16 D 10 5 8 E See top vent configuration charts for allowable A2 and E dimensions pages 28 and 29 A2 MINIMUM HOLE LOCATION DI...

Page 24: ...tem which pass through ceilings require the use of ONE ceiling firestop at the hole in each ceiling through which the vent passes Position a plumb bob directly over the center of the vertical vent com...

Page 25: ...nd proper drainage to be installed around the termination area 3 7 6cm MINIMUM PIPE STRAP 48 122cm COMBUSTIBLE PROJECTION 18 45 7cm MINIMUM 12 30 5cm ABOVE GRADE OR AVERAGE SNOWFALL TYPICAL BASEMENT I...

Page 26: ...eptable Check all clearances and venting components Identify problems existing in the vent system if any Use pages 27 to 34 for venting to eliminate issues after installation Check pipe diameter on ve...

Page 27: ...duced by 18 inches Reduce 3 feet for every 90 elbow This does not apply if the 45 elbows are installed on the vertical part of the vent system Example According to the chart the maximum horizontal ven...

Page 28: ...8ft 12ft 17ft 8in 20ft 24ft 10ft Figure 43 Two Elbows NOTICE Subtract 3 feet from the total horizontal measurement for each 90 elbow installed horizontally Subtract 1 1 2 feet from the total horizont...

Page 29: ...the total horizontal measurement for each 45 elbow installed horizontally A TO BOTTOM OF UNIT B INSTALLED VERTICALLY EXAMPLE VENT RUNS INITIAL PIPE LENGTH A Vertical B Horizontal Maximum 36in 6ft 7ft...

Page 30: ...st be increased In high wind conditions nearby trees adjoining roof lines steep pitched roofs and other similar factors can result in poor draft or down drafting In these cases increasing the vent hei...

Page 31: ...eps Improper installation of the fireplace can cause serious injury or death from fire burns explosions or carbon monoxide poisoning NOTICE Build the chase large enough to accommodate the minimum clea...

Page 32: ...Vertical installations up to 40 feet in height b Two sets of 45 elbow offsets within these vertical installations A vent pipe from 0 to a maximum of 8 feet can be used between elbows c Wall straps mus...

Page 33: ...Figure 55 DVVK 5F FLEX VENT INSTRUCTIONS 5 FLEX VENT PIPE SPACER SPRING 8 FLEX VENT PIPE Figure 56 3 Attach a 6in piece of hard pipe to raise the connection point above the fireplace 4 Use existing 8i...

Page 34: ...sert the adapter into the 45 elbow s inner flue pipe Secure flue adapter with a minimum of two screws provided See Figure 57 11 Attach the Outer Vent pipe to the 45 elbow with a large band clamp provi...

Page 35: ...and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the fireplace Only non combustible materials may be used to cover the black fir...

Page 36: ...way from the fireplace See Figure 60 Figure 60 3 Set the brick bracket against the firebox wall as shown in Figure 61 Figure 61 4 Screw the brick bracket to the false floor but do not tighten with the...

Page 37: ...shown below NOTICE Pieces of glowing embers should be fluffed up prior to placement onto the burner Replacement of loose material glowing embers must be purchased from an Empire Comfort Systems Deale...

Page 38: ...it is very important that part number and description coincide Description Part NO Front View Top View Log A 36018 Log B 36019 Log C 36027 Log D 36025 Log E 36021 Log F 36023 Log G 36020 Log H 36028...

Page 39: ...e 38 Log Identification to order logs for your appropriate model number NOTICE Once the installation is complete with the glowing embers and log set in place operate the fireplace to verify flame appe...

Page 40: ...LOG PLACEMENT LSU24SPF 1 Place Log H on to burner tabs 6 and 2 Place Log J onto burner tab 3 Refer to the images on this page 36092 10 0619 Page 40...

Page 41: ...LOG PLACEMENT LSU24SPF 2 Place Log A on to burner pins 7 8 9 10 and 11 Refer to the images on this page 36092 10 0619 Page 41...

Page 42: ...LOG PLACEMENT LSU24SPF 3 Place Log E onto burner tab 4 and the pin on Log A Refer to the images on this page 36092 10 0619 Page 42...

Page 43: ...LOG PLACEMENT LSU24SPF 4 Place Log I onto burner tab 1 and the left pin on Log E Place Log F onto burner tab 5 and the right pin on Log E Refer to the images on this page 36092 10 0619 Page 43...

Page 44: ...OG PLACEMENT LSU24SPF 5 Place Log B onto burner tab 13 and left pin on Log A Place Log C onto burner tab 14 Place Log K onto burner tabs 12 and 16 Refer to the images on this page 36092 10 0619 Page 4...

Page 45: ...LOG PLACEMENT LSU24SPF 36092 10 0619 Page 45...

Page 46: ...ent is complete Refer to the images on this page A bag of wood splinters and vermiculite is included with your log set and may be arranged on the false floor to suit your preference Do not place them...

Page 47: ...iew Stone A 36031 Stone B 36030 Stone C 36029 Stone D 36032 Stone E 36033 Stone F 36037 Stone G 36034 Stone H 36035 Stone I 36036 Log J 36039 Log K 36044 Attention When ordering parts it is very impor...

Page 48: ...N DG36MX Log L 36040 Log M 36042 Log N 36038 Log O 36043 Log P 36041 Description Part NO Front View Top View Attention When ordering parts it is very important that part number and description coincid...

Page 49: ...ge 47 48 Log and Rock Identification to order logs for your appropriate model number NOTICE Once the installation is complete with the glowing embers and log set in place operate the fireplace to veri...

Page 50: ...LOG STONE PLACEMENT DG36MX 1 Place Stone F onto burner tab 1 Place Stone G onto burner tab 5 Place Stone I onto the false floor as shown below Refer to the images on this page 36092 10 0619 Page 50...

Page 51: ...NE PLACEMENT DG36MX 2 Place Stone A onto burner pins 7 and 8 Place Stone B onto burner pins 9 and 10 Place Stone C onto burner pin 11 and burner tab 12 Refer to the images on this page 36092 10 0619 P...

Page 52: ...LOG STONE PLACEMENT DG36MX 3 Place Stone E onto burner tab 13 Place Stone D onto burner tab 16 Place Stone H onto the false floor as shown below Refer to the images on this page 36092 10 0619 Page 52...

Page 53: ...LOG STONE PLACEMENT DG36MX 4 Place Log P onto burner tab 2 and center pin on Stone B Place Log L onto burner tab 4 and pin on Stone G Refer to the images on this page 36092 10 0619 Page 53...

Page 54: ...LOG STONE PLACEMENT DG36MX 5 Place Log O onto burner tab 14 and left pin on Stone B Place Log N onto burner tab 3 and right pin on Stone B Refer to the images on this page 36092 10 0619 Page 54...

Page 55: ...NT DG36MX 6 Place Log J onto burner tab 6 and pin on Stone E Place Log K onto burner tab 15 and pin and Stone C Place Log M onto burner tab 17 and pin on Stone D Refer to the images on this page 36092...

Page 56: ...t is complete Refer to the images on this page A bag of wood splinters and vermiculite is included with your mixed logs and stone set and may be arranged on the false floor to suit your preference Do...

Page 57: ...the PILOT position to the ON position This allows the millivolts current to build up to a sufficient level to operate the gas control properly 1 Follow the SAFETY and LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS for standin...

Page 58: ...NOTICE If batteries fail in the remote and immediate heat is desired turn the REMOTE OFF ON switch from the REMOTE position to the ON position Installation of Remote Receiver Place remote receiver on...

Page 59: ...into a properly grounded three prong receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug PILOT THERMOCOUPLE REAR CONNECTION GAS VALVE THERMOPILE REMOTE OFF ON REMOTE OFF ON SWITCH INCL...

Page 60: ...tch to desired setting 1 Set REMOTE OFF ON switch to OFF 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed if applicable 3 Lift off bottom access panel 4 Push in gas control...

Page 61: ...wire connections from the thermopile at the gas valve terminals are tight and the thermopile is fully inserted into the pilot bracket Clean thermopile Check the thermopile with a millivolt meter Take...

Page 62: ...tage periods it is recommended that 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...

Page 63: ...ceptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation CAUTION...

Page 64: ...YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING INTERMITTENT PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS A This appliance has a pilot which can be lighted with the manual on off switch a remote control or by switching the receiver...

Page 65: ...TTENT PILOT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Before proceeding with the procedures in the following troubleshooting table verify that the power supply AC DC adapter is present and that t...

Page 66: ...36092 10 0619 Page 66 INTERMITTENT PILOT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 67: ...36092 10 0619 Page 67 INTERMITTENT PILOT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 68: ...removed to service an fireplace must be replaced prior to operating the fireplace Check Vent System The fireplace and venting system should be inspected before initial use and at least annually by a q...

Page 69: ...frontremoved cracked or broken Replacement of the glass should be done by a licensed or qualified service person Figure 76 Separating Screen Frame From Glass Frame 1 Turn glass and screen frame assemb...

Page 70: ...3 Check all latches or other door retention components for proper operation tension and relief mechanisms are free from obstructions See Page 63 Inspect the log set if applicable and decorative media...

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Page 72: ...failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury BURNER ASSEMBLY IP VALVE 30 29 28 34 33 31 20 21 32 24 23 22 19 MILLIVOLT VALVE 20...

Page 73: ...ck set MILLIVOLT ITEMS ONLY NOT SHOWN PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION R9825 ELECTRODE R9824 THERMOPILE R9823 THERMOCOUPLE R9826 PILOT TUBING SEE THRU PARTS LIST INDEX NO Natural Gas Propane Gas DESCRIPTION PA...

Page 74: ...to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury BURNER ASSEMBLY IP VALVE 30 29 28 34 33 31 20 21 32 24 23 22 19 MILLIVOLT VALVE 20 21 24 23...

Page 75: ...IGHT 23 R7577 R7578 VALVE MV 23 R11125 R11126 VALVE IP 24 R10882 R10882 ELBOW 3 8 NPT X 3 8 FLARE 25 R9760 R9760 PIEZO IGNITOR 26 R3436 R3436 SWITCH 27 36045 36045 PIEZO AND SWITCH BRACKET 28 R11127 R...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...chase 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 Mo...

Page 78: ...sorb or absorb onto or into walls masonry and 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 a...

Page 79: ...ions 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 80: ...s Should any remote control thermostat lighting system accessory or replacement part fail because of defective workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Empire will repair or replace it at...

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