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please note

it is normal for appliances fabricated of steel to give off 

some expansion and/or contraction noise during the start 

up or cool down cycle. similar noises are found with your 

furnace heat exchanger or car engine.

It is not unusual for your gas fireplace to give off some odor the 

first time it is burned. This is due to the curing of the paint and any 

undetected oil from the manufacturing process.
Please  ensure  that  your  room  is  well  ventilated  -  open  all 

windows.

It is recommended that you burn your fireplace for at least six 

(6) hours the first time you use it. If optional fan kit has been 

installed, place fan in the “oFF” position during this time.

iMportant: 

Turn  off  gas  before  servicing  appliance.  It  is 

recommended that a qualified service person perform these check-

ups at the beginning of each heating season.

•  Clean Burner and Control Compartment 

  Keep the control compartment, logs, and burner areas surrounding 

the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing at least twice a year.

cleaning procedure

1.  Turn off pilot light at gas valve.

2.  Remove glass front. (See Glass Removal)

3.  Vacuum burner compartment.

4.  Reinstall glass front.

5.  Ignite pilot. (See Lighting Instructions)

6.  Operate the pilot burner. If it appears abnormal call a service 

person.

•  Check Vent System

  The appliance and venting system should be inspected before 

initial use and at least annually by a qualified service 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 start-up 

condensation, which is normal, forms on the inside of the glass and 

causes lint, dust and other 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-abrasive household cleaner and warm water 

(we recommend gas fireplace glass cleaner). After that the glass 

should be cleaned two or three times during each heating season 

depending on the circumstances present.

General Glass information

WarninG: Do not operate appliance with the glass front 

removed, cracked or broken. replacement of the glass should 

be done by a licensed or qualified service person.

Only glass approved for use by the manufacturer in fireplace may 

be used for replacement. The glass replacement should be done by 

a licensed or qualified service person.

WarninG:

1.  The use of substitute glass will void all product warranties.

2.  Care must be taken to avoid breakage of the glass.

3.  Under no circumstances should this appliance be operated without 

the glass front or with a broken glass front. Replacement of the 

glass (with gasket) as supplied by the manufacturer should be 

done by a qualified service person.

4.  Do not abuse the glass by striking or hitting the glass.

WarninG: Do not use abrasive cleaners on glass. Do not 

attempt to clean glass when glass is hot.

Glass removal and replacement (Figure 64)

1.  Remove top louver, grasp louver and pull forward.

2.  Lower bottom louver.

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.  Align clips on top louver with slots on front posts. Replace 

top louver into fireplace.

8.  Close bottom louver.

louver removal and installation

  1.  Remove top louver, grasp louver and pull forward.

  2.  Lower bottom louver.

  3.  Align clips on top louver with slots on front posts. Replace 

top louver into fireplace.

  4.  Close bottom louver.

Figure 64

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Summary of Contents for P)-2

Page 1: ...g plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used The Tahoe Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas Fireplace Heater GAS FIRED Installer Leave this manual with t...

Page 2: ...VVK 4RE 30 32 DVVK 4F Flex Vent 33 Vertical Termination 34 35 Log Placement 36 37 Operating Instructions 38 39 Wiring Diagram Standing Pilot 40 Lighting Instructions Standing Pilot 41 Troubleshooting...

Page 3: ...amagedin any way it should be replaced only with a complete glass frame assembly from Empire See parts list on Page 49 for ordering Donotusethisfireplaceifanyparthasbeenunder water Immediatelycallaqua...

Page 4: ...he odorant in escaped gas can adsorb 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 LP Gas...

Page 5: ...shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI UL 2034 listed and IAS certified 3 SIGNAGE Ametalorplasticidentificationplateshallbe permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of...

Page 6: ...ds Institute Inc 11 West 42nd St New York N Y 10036 Any alteration of the original design installed other than as shownintheseinstructionsorusewithatypeofgasnotshownon the rating plate is the responsi...

Page 7: ...ness up to 11 7 16 DV822 Vinyl siding kit for DVVK 4RE DVD32 DVD36 DVD42 DVD48 Input BTU Hr Maximum 18 000 20 000 25 000 28 000 BTU Hr Minimum millivolt only 14 000 14 000 18 000 20 000 KWH Maximum 5...

Page 8: ...5 8 956 mm E 32 3 4 832 mm 32 3 4 832 mm 34 3 4 883 mm 34 3 4 883 mm F 16 3 8 416 mm 16 3 8 416 mm 16 3 8 416 mm 16 3 8 416 mm G 24 1 2 622 mm 24 1 2 622 mm 26 1 2 673 mm 26 1 2 673 mm H 7 1 8 181 mm...

Page 9: ...ced on or attached to the fireplace The flow of heat can ignite combustibles Note When using Empire EMBF UMC and UMF Series Full Mantels with DVD32 and DVD36 Series Fireplaces combustible clearance ma...

Page 10: ...et 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 perpendic...

Page 11: ...Pa 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 Pressures Both Prop...

Page 12: ...screws 7 This completes the conversion for a rear vent application Note for top vented installations the insulation and retainer are to be removed from the flue pipe and discarded SPECIAL VENT SYSTEM...

Page 13: ...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 8 Vent Pipe Clearance Note Maintainone...

Page 14: ...to fireplace side to mount each nailing flange Use eight 8 1 2 hex head screws supplied in hardware package to attach nailing flanges to fireplace sides Figure 11 Attention Whenfireplaceisinstalledino...

Page 15: ...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 four 4 perimet...

Page 16: ...1 2 130 mm to 165 mm DVD 32 36 42 48 9 8 1 8 to 9 1 2 206 mm to 241 mm DVD 32 36 42 12 11 1 8 to 12 1 2 283 mm to 317 mm DVD 32 36 42 WALL FIRESTOP THIMBLE A B C 6 11 1 4 to 12 3 4 286 mm to 324 mm 4...

Page 17: ...to 7 1 2 152 mm to 191 mm 6 to 7 1 2 152 mm to 191 mm 4 to 5 1 2 102 mm to 140 mm n a 12 305 mm 9 to 10 1 2 229 mm to 267 mm 9 to 10 1 2 229 mm to 267 mm 9 to 10 1 2 229 mm to 267 mm n a VENT CAP WAL...

Page 18: ...installed in the horizontal run the length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced 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...

Page 19: ...o7 178 mm belowgradelevel The 7 178 mm 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 systemis...

Page 20: ...WALLHORIZONTALINSTALLATIONS WITH 90 DEGREE ELBOW OFF TOP OF FIREPLACE SEE FIGURE 20 ON PAGE 18 FOR PERMISSIBLE H AND V DIMENSIONS VENTING FIREPLACE TOP continued Positioning the Fireplace Determine t...

Page 21: ...26985 0 0110 Page 21 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 24 24 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES EXAMPLES TOP VENT RUN...

Page 22: ...for every 90 elbow Example According to the chart the maximum horizontal vent length is 20 and if two 45 degree elbows are required in the horizontal vent it must be reduced to 17 The maximum number...

Page 23: ...0110 Page 23 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVD32 24 DVD36 24 DVD42 18 DVD48 N A Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVD32 24 DVD36 24 DVD42 24 DVD48 6 EXAMPLES REAR VE...

Page 24: ...lace 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 flu...

Page 25: ...nter line of the regulator I clearance to service regulator vent outlet 6 feet 1 89 m minimum J clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other applia...

Page 26: ...and locked into the preceding component in the vent system Figure 37 WALL THIMBLE MAXIMUM OF THREE 90 ELBOWS MAXIMUM OF TWO 90 ELBOWS Special Venting Components Simpson Duravent See Empire Comfort Sy...

Page 27: ...s or screws to structural framing members Figure 38 Installing Firestops Firestops are required for safety whenever the vent system passes throughaninteriorwall anexteriorwall oraceiling Thesefirestop...

Page 28: ...he floor above for any obstructions such as wiring or plumbing runs Reposition the appliance and vent system if necessary to accommodate ceiling joists and or obstructions Cut a 10 inch x 10 inch hole...

Page 29: ...to install a vinyl siding standoff The vinyl siding standoff will be installed between the vent terminationandtheexteriorwall SeeFigure43 Thishorizontalvent terminationboltsontotheflatportionofthevin...

Page 30: ...g 2 Cut hole in wall for wall thimble firestop assembly Figure 46 into your combustible wall Note On brick or block exterior wall a 7 178 mm diameter hole needs to be cut Measure the total wall thickn...

Page 31: ...ith 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 system using 3 self tapping screws 12 Seal the 4 102 mm...

Page 32: ...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 PARTS LIST INDEX NUMBER PART NUMBER...

Page 33: ...tible clearance from the horizontal vent is 1 from sides and bottom and 3 above the vent pipe See Figure D 6 In most cases after determining the length of the vent that is needed it may be easier to i...

Page 34: ...tly dripping out at joints Condensate can cause corrosion of caps pipe and fittings It may be caused by having excessive lateral runs too many elbows and exterior portions of the system being exposed...

Page 35: ...sembly and Resealing Vent Pipe System Attachventpipetoinletandoutletventadaptoronfireplaceineither the vertical or horizontal position replace horizontal and vertical pipe lengths elbows and horizonta...

Page 36: ...f main burner pan ATTENTION Do not place decorative rock on logs or burner The decorative rock should only be placed on the fireplace floor EMBER MATERIAL PLACEMENT ON BURNER 10 After all logs are pos...

Page 37: ...loop of burner Note do not place on top of pilot assembly 7 Place rear log 5 on rear log shelf Bottom flange is to be placed between the log shelf and burner tube 8 Place bottom Y branch 6 onto flat...

Page 38: ...operate an additional one 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...

Page 39: ...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 strippedandba...

Page 40: ...26985 0 0110 Page 40 Figure 60 OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH STANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 41: ...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 floor becaus...

Page 42: ...flame Be sure the wire connections 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 Tak...

Page 43: ...uccessful 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 out of sequence...

Page 44: ...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 valve a...

Page 45: ...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...

Page 46: ...er to protect the electrodes from being damaged 10 Remove air shutter from orifice fitting 11 Remove natural gas main burner orifice from orifice fitting DIRECT IGNITION PROPANE LP GAS CONVERSION 12 I...

Page 47: ...Model AIR SHUTTER SETTINGS BURNER ORIFICE Opening A Propane LP Orifice DVD32 1 4 6 4 mm 56 DVD36 1 4 6 4 mm 55 DVD42 5 16 7 9 mm 1 45 mm DVD48 5 16 7 9 mm 52 A REGULATOR FITTING NOTE STAMPED WITH GAS...

Page 48: ...er 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...

Page 49: ...WIG 27 N A N A R 7599 R 7599 FRONT Y LOG 28 R 7580 R 7537 R 7695 R 7695 BURNER TUBE 29 17235 17235 21260 21260 LOG LOCATOR BRACKET 30 17185 17158 17208 17208 BURNER BASE PLATE ASSEMBLY 31 R 7624 R 762...

Page 50: ...3 42 30 33 34 35 41a 31 36 37a 38 52 40a 52 22 23 24 26 27 22 25 26 29 28 14 13 13 13 13 8 9 10 11 12 16 19 20 21 17 18 DIRECT IGNITION BURNER ASSEMBLY MILLIVOLT BURNER ASSEMBLY 5 PIECE LOG ASSEMBLY 4...

Page 51: ...optional 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 codes with the Nationa...

Page 52: ...10 VOLT AC JUNCTION BOX WHITE SPEED CONTROL FAN SWITCH GROUND BLACK FAN 1 FBB4 BLOWER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE 2 R7649 FAN CONTROL 3 R4192 SPEED CONTROL KNOB 4 R4186 SPEED CONTROL FBB4 OPTIONAL VARIABLE SPEE...

Page 53: ...ed with full brick pattern at the bottom Move side panels rearward until the back edge meets the rear brick panel Slide side brick panels down so they rest on firebox bottom and brick joints match up...

Page 54: ...P1SH DVD32 DVP2SH DVD36 DVP3SH DVD42 DVP4SH DVD48 Simulated Brick Panels The simulated brick panels are designed to enhance the ap pearance of your fireplace imitating the look of authentic masonry AG...

Page 55: ...angle with hinges Decorative Door Leaf Rectangle Decorative Door Mission Rectangle Decorative Door Plain Rectangle Decorative Frame Arch with hinges Decorative Door Leaf Arch Decorative Door Mission A...

Page 56: ...ne the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the following appropriate illustration and list Be sure to give all this information Fireplace Number Part Description Fir...

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Page 60: ...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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