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DIRECT IGNITION PROPANE/LP GAS CONVERSION

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 TYPE SET FOR USE

Maxitrol Valve Conversion

Figure 62

Figure 63

Summary of Contents for 1

Page 1: ...cated on the rating 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 the appliance Consumer Retain this manual for future reference Do not store or use gasoline or other flamma ble vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO...

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 Standing Pilot 42 Wiring Diagram Direct Ignition 43 Optional Remote Control 43 Lighting instructions Direct Ignition 44 Initial Start Up Gas Line Purge 45 Troubleshooting Direct Ignition 45 LP Gas Con...

Page 3: ...rdamagedin 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 Immediatelycallaqualifiedservicetechnician to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance...

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 may stratify in a closed area and the odor intensity could vary at different levels Since it is heavier than air there may be more odor at lower levels Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor I...

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 eight 8 feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2...

Page 6: ...ards 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 responsibility of the person and company making the change Important AllcorrespondenceshouldrefertocompleteModelNumber Serial Number and type of gas High Altitude When installing this unit at an elevation a...

Page 7: ...ckness 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 3 5 9 7 3 8 2 Minimum 4 1 4 1 5 3 5 9 NAT Orifice 46 081 P 254 2 10 mm P 288 42 0935 P 286 39 0995 P 285 Air Shutter Opening 1 16 1 6 mm 1 16 1 6 mm 3 16 4 8 mm 1 8 3 2 mm LP Orifice 56 0465 P 287 55 ...

Page 8: ...7 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 7 1 8 181 mm 7 1 8 181 mm 7 1 8 181 mm I 21 1 2 546 mm 24 1 2 622 mm 30 1 2 774 mm 36 1 2 927 mm J 10 3 4 273 mm 12 1 4 311 mm 15 1 4 387 mm 18 1 4 464 mm K 9 1 4 235 mm 9 1 4 235 mm 9 1 4 235 mm 9 ...

Page 9: ...aced 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 may be reduced to 1 clearance from top edge of fire place face Clearance to Combustibles Back 0 0 mm Side 0 0 mm Floor 0 0 mm Top Stand off 0 0 mm Top Framing Edge 3 76 mm SEE MANTLE CHART FOR MAXIMUM MAN...

Page 10: ...eet 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 perpendicular wall and the front edge of the appliance CABINET INSTALLATION FLUSH WALL INSTALLATION ROOM DIVIDER INSTALLATION CORNER INSTALLATION ANGLED CORNER INSTALLATION ISLAND INSTALLATION LOCATING FIREPL...

Page 11: ...a 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 Propane and Natural gas valves have a built in pressure regulator in the gas valve Natural gas models will have a manifold pressure of approximately 3 5 w c 871 kPa at the valve outlet with the inlet pressu...

Page 12: ...r vent application Note for top vented installations the insulation and retainer are to be removed from the flue pipe and discarded SPECIAL VENT SYSTEMS The following vent systems are acceptable for use with the DVD 32 36 42 48 series fireplaces Simpson Duravent GS 4 6 refer to page 26 American Metal Products 4 6 Selkirk Direct Temp 4 6 Security Secure Vent 4 6 Empire Horizontal Round Termination Ki...

Page 13: ...s 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 Maintainoneinch 1 ofclearancearoundverticalventpipe SeeFig 9 Forhorizontalvent maintainaminimum1 clearanceto the bottom and sides of the vent and 3 clearance to combustibles above the vent pipe See Fig 10 Figure 9...

Page 14: ...s into 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 Whenfireplaceisinstalledinoptionalfullcabinetmantel or cornermantelthe 4 four nailingflanges shown in Figure 11 will not be installed on the side of outer casing The fireplace will be attached to the full cabinet mantel or corner ...

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 perimeter edges on the bottom of the unit VERTICAL 90 ELBOW WITH HORIZONTAL TERMINATION Figure 15 3 OF NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL FINISHED WALL FRONT TRIM OR NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL INSTALLATION IS OPTIONAL J...

Page 16: ...6 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 3 4 to 6 1 4 121 mm to 159 mm 9 14 1 4 to 15 3 4 362 mm to 400 mm 7 3 4 to 9 1 4 197 mm to 235 mm 12 17 1 4 to 18 3 4 438 mm to 476 mm 10 3 4 to 12 1 4 273 mm to 311 mm INSTALLATION continued ...

Page 17: ...6 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 WALL FIRESTOP THIMBLE Dim DVD32 DVD36 DVD42 DVD48 A 36 1 8 918 mm 38 3 8 975 mm 42 1 2 1080 mm 46 3 4 1187 mm B 25 1 2 648 mm 27 1 8 689 mm 30 1 8 765 mm 33 1 8 841 mm C 11 1 2 292 mm 12 5 8 321 mm 14 3...

Page 18: ...nstalled 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 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 o...

Page 19: ...to7 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 systemisinstalledbelowground werecommendawindowwell with adequate and proper drainage to be installed around the termination area TYPICAL BASEMENT INSTALLATION Figure 21 Examples of possible venting systems ...

Page 20: ...HE 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 the exact position of the appliance so the direct vent terminationwillbecentered ifpossible betweentwo 2 studs This willavoidanyextraframing Allventkitpipesshouldbeassembled on the unit after the uni...

Page 21: ...23552 4 0408 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 of 45 degree elbows permitted per side wall installation is two 2 These elbows can be installed in either the vertical or horizontal run Acceptable vertical and horizontal vent run Unacceptable vertica...

Page 23: ...4 0408 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 VENT RUN ...

Page 24: ...eplace 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 flue gas exhaust certain limitations as to vent configurations apply and must be strictly adhered to The graph showing the relationship between vertical and horizontal side wall venting will help to dete...

Page 25: ...enter 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 appliance 12 inches 305 mm minimum for appliances 100 000 BTU Hr 30 kW 36 inches 914 mm minimum for appliances 100 000 BTU Hr 30 kW K clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 6 feet 1 89 m minimum L clea...

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 Systems Retail Price List for Simpson Duravent part numbers and pricing Special DV Vent Kits Available from Empire Comfort Systesm Inc dealers DVVK 4FV Vertical Flex Vent Kit 4 x 7 DVVK 4VP DVVK 4V Dire...

Page 27: ...nails or screws to structural framing members Figure 38 Installing Firestops Firestops are required for safety whenever the vent system passes throughaninteriorwall anexteriorwall oraceiling Thesefirestops act as a firebreak heat shield and as a means to insure that minimum clearances are maintained to the vent system Horizontal Firestops Figure 39 Horizontalrunsintheventsystemwhichpassthrougheither...

Page 28: ...k the 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 through the ceiling using the center point previously marked Frame the hole with framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists See Figure 40 If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic posit...

Page 29: ... to install a vinyl siding standoff The vinyl siding standoff will be installed between the vent terminationandtheexteriorwall SeeFigure43 Thishorizontalvent terminationboltsontotheflatportionofthevinylsidingstandoff so an air space will exist between the wall and the termination cap Figure 43 For installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building 14 inch and 36 inch tall Snork...

Page 30: ...lding 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 thickness to determine whether or not the 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 Figure 46 3 Installthewallthimbleass...

Page 31: ... 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 system using 3 self tapping screws 12 Seal the 4 102 mm diameter flue outlet tube Follow instruc tions and diagram Figure 50 13 Fasten 4 102 mm diameter flue outlet tube in place Do not twist the flue outlet tube into the fireplace collar or rigid venting sy...

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 DESCRIPTION 1 DV769 Vent Cap Assembly 2 19193 Outside Mounting Plate 3 19194 Air Inlet Tube 4 DV524 Flue Outlet Tube 5 19196 Firestop Thimble Assembly 6 20527 Gasket DVVK 4RE VENT KIT INSTALLATION I...

Page 33: ...ustible 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 install the flue and outer vent pipes to the Termination Cap first then from the outside feed the venting through the wall to the fireplace 7 If the venting is to long trim off any excess vent before...

Page 34: ...ntly 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 to cold weather 4 Inspectjointstoverifythatnopipesectionsorfittingshavebeen disturbed and consequently loosened Also check mechanical supports such as wall straps or plumbers tape for rigidity Venting ...

Page 35: ... and Resealing Vent Pipe System Attachventpipetoinletandoutletventadaptoronfireplaceineither the vertical or horizontal position replace horizontal and vertical pipe lengths elbows and horizontal or vertical termination kit Allventsystemcomponentslockintoplacebyslidingtheconcentric pipe section with four 4 equally spaced interior beads onto the appliance collar or previously installed component end...

Page 36: ... 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 positioned properly apply Rockwool ember material to the front burner port area To apply carefully separate the ember material into small amounts no larger than dime size pieces Fluffed up pieces one layer ...

Page 37: ...r 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 areas of middle log 4 and bottom end of Y branch to the back side of the grate tang 4th one from the left 9 Place top branch 7 onto flat area of rear log 5 and over the front of Y branch 10 Place decora...

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 sufficient level allowing the gas control to operate properly 1 Follow the SAFETY and LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS for standing pilot controls found in this manual and on labels found in control compartment ...

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 strippedandbare wiresontheREMOTE OFF ON switch wire harness to the wires on remote receiver that is a component in the FREC Turn the REMOTE OFF ON switch to the REMOTE position Follow instructions in the FREC to ...

Page 40: ...23552 4 0408 Page 40 Figure 60 OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH STANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 41: ... 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 floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor 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 Imm...

Page 42: ...t 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 Take the reading atTH TP TPterminals of the gas valve The meter shouldread350millivoltsminimum whileholdingthevalve knob depressed in the PILOT position with the pilot lit and the REMOTE OFF ON switch in...

Page 43: ...unsuccessful 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 OPTIONAL 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 term...

Page 44: ...ESULT 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 access door 4 Turn gas line valve to OFF 5 Close bottom louver assembly or close valve access door 1 STOP Read the safety information above 2 Set the thermostat if used to the lowest setting 3 Turn off ...

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 return at module If 120V not present check fuse or circuit breaker or repair wiring leading to fireplace Spark for six 6 seconds at ignitor but no ignition of burner a Check that gas is turned on and sy...

Page 46: ... order 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 Install propane LP main burner orifice marked 56 for DVD32FP50 marked 55 for DVD36FP50 marked 1 45 mm for DVD42FP50 or marked 52 for DVD48FP50 Important Failure to install the correct orifice will result...

Page 47: ...N 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 TYPE SET FOR USE Maxitrol Valve Conversion Figure 62 Figure 63 ...

Page 48: ...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...

Page 49: ...TWIG 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 7624 R 7624 R 7624 AIR SHUTTER 32 P 254 P 288 P 286 P 285 ORIFICE NAT 32 P 287 P 182 P 208 P 185 ORIFICE LP 33 R 7575 R 7575 R 7575 R 7575 JAMB NUT 34 P 212 P 212 P 212 P 212 ORIFICE FITTING 35 23550 23...

Page 50: ...43 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 PIECE LOG ASSEMBLY 11 20 21 24 29 28 46b 47 46a 50 51 5 PIECE LOG ASSEMBLY 7 PIECE LOG ASSEMBLY PARTS VIEW ...

Page 51: ...l 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 National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 if an external electrical source is utilized This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly...

Page 52: ...110 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 SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION ...

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 with the back brick panel 7 Align grout lines on top brick panel with the grout lines on the side brick panels Place the top brick panel into brick panel holder With needle nose pliers carefully bend h...

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 AGED BRICK DVP1SA DVD32 DVP2SA DVD36 DVP3SA DVD42 DVP4SA DVD48 The following accessory parts can be obtained from your Empire Comfort Systems dealer If you need additional information beyond what your de...

Page 55: ...tangle 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 Arch Decorative Door Plain Arch Decorative Frame Arch without hinges only Black Window Trim Standard Louvers 45 Degree Outside Frame Kits ...

Page 56: ...ine 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 Fireplace Serial Number Part Number Type of Gas Propane or Natural Do not order bolts screws washers or nuts They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store Shipments c...

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Page 60: ...ms 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 please contact your dealer www empirecomfort com ...

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