Empire Comfort Systems DVCD32FP30N-1, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...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 This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manuf...

Page 2: ... 4F Flex Vent Instructions 32 33 Vertical Termination 34 35 Log Placement 6 Log Set 36 Log Placement 7 Log Set 37 Operating Instructions 38 39 Standing Pilot Wiring Diagram 40 Standing Pilot Lighting Instructions 41 Standing Pilot Troubleshooting 42 Direct Ignition Wiring Diagram 43 Optional Remote Control 43 Direct Ignition Lighting Instructions 44 Initial Start Up Gas Line Purge 45 Direct Igniti...

Page 3: ... or damaged in any way it should be replaced only with a complete glass frame assembly from Empire See parts list on Pages 50 51 for ordering Do not use this fireplace if any part has been underwater Immediatelycallaqualifiedservice technician 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 se...

Page 4: ... sensitivity or ability to detect that odor Sometimes other odors in the area mask the gas odor People may not smell the gas odor or their minds are on something else Thinking about smelling a gas odor can make it easier to smell The odorant in LP Gas is colorless and it can fade under some circumstances For example if there is an underground leak the movement of the gas through soil can filter th...

Page 5: ...sions 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 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 tha...

Page 6: ...Institute Inc 11 West 42nd St New York N Y 10036 Any alteration of the original design installed other than as shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person and company making the change Important All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number Serial Number and type of gas High Altitude When installing this unit at...

Page 7: ...ss DVVK 4VP DVVK 4V Vertical vent kit DVVK 4F Horizontal flex vent kit 4 FLEX DVVK 4RE Horizontal round termination wall thickness up to 11 7 16 DV822 Vinyl siding kit for DVVK 4RE DVCD32 DVCD36 DVCD42 Input BTU Hr Maximum 18 000 20 000 25 000 BTU Hr Minimum millivolt only 14 000 14 000 18 000 KWH Maximum 5 3 5 9 7 3 Minimum 4 1 4 1 5 3 NAT Orifice 46 081 P 254 2 10 mm P 288 42 0935 P 286 Air Shut...

Page 8: ...2 3 4 832 mm 32 3 4 832 mm 34 3 4 883 mm F 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 H 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 J 10 3 4 273 mm 12 1 4 311 mm 15 1 4 387 mm K 9 1 4 235 mm 9 1 4 235 mm 9 1 4 235 mm FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS J H RIGHT SIDE VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW ELECTRICAL ACCESS ...

Page 9: ... ignite combustibles Note WhenusingEmpireEMBF UMC andUMFSeriesFullMantels withDVCD32andDVCD36SeriesFireplaces combustibleclearance may be reduced to 1 clearance from top edge of fireplace 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 MANTLE DEPTH NON COMBUSTIBLE FIRST 3 SEE MAGNIFIED VIEW NAILING FLANG...

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: ...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 pressur...

Page 12: ...tes 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 The following vent systems are acceptable for use with the DVCD 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 Term...

Page 13: ... then screw into pre drilled holes on fireplace side Measure from face of fireplace to face of drywall strip to determine final depth Figure 9 Vent Pipe Clearance Note Maintain one inch 1 of clearance around vertical vent pipe See Fig 9 For horizontal vent maintain a minimum 1 clearance to the bottom and sides of the vent and 3 clearance to combustibles above the vent pipe See Figure 10 Figure 10 ...

Page 14: ... 2 1 8 holes 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 12 Attention When fireplace is installed in optional full cabinet mantel or corner mantel the 4 four nailing flanges shown in Figure 12 will not be installed on the side of outer casing The fireplace will be attached to the f...

Page 15: ...le 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 16 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 O...

Page 16: ...1 2 130 mm to 165 mm DVCD 32 36 42 48 9 8 1 8 to 9 1 2 206 mm to 241 mm DVCD 32 36 42 12 11 1 8 to 12 1 2 283 mm to 317 mm DVCD 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 DVCD32 DVCD36 DVCD42 DVCD48 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 ...

Page 18: ...talled 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 of ...

Page 19: ...he center 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 and proper drainage to be installed around the termination area TYPICAL BASEMENT INSTALLATION Figure 22 Examples of possible venting systems using one 1 90 elbow Eight 8 feet is listed as minimum ve...

Page 20: ... H AND V DIMENSIONS VENTING FIREPLACE TOP continued Positioning the Fireplace Determine the exact position of the appliance so the direct vent termination will be centered if possible between two 2 studs This will avoid any extra framing All vent kit pipes should be assembled on the unit after the unit is moved into the final position Cutting the Hole Figures 25 After the fireplace has been positi...

Page 21: ...28365 2 0811 Page 21 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 24 24 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES EXAMPLES TOP VENT RUN ...

Page 22: ...em Reduce 3 for every 90 elbow Example Accordingtothechartthemaximumhorizontal ventlengthis20 andiftwo45degreeelbowsarerequired 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 vertical an...

Page 23: ...11 Page 23 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVCD32 24 DVCD36 24 DVCD42 24 DVCD48 N A Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVCD32 24 DVCD36 24 DVCD42 24 DVCD48 6 EXAMPLES REAR VENT RUN ...

Page 24: ...place 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 det...

Page 25: ... center 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 cl...

Page 26: ...dding components per the pre planned vent system configuration Be certain that each succeeding vent component is securely fitted and locked into the preceding component in the vent system Figure 38 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 Systems Inc deal...

Page 27: ...ews to structural framing members Figure 39 Installing Firestops Firestops are required for safety whenever the vent system passes through an interior wall an exterior wall or a ceiling These firestops act as a firebreak heat shield and as a means to insure that minimum clearances are maintained to the vent system Horizontal Firestops Figure 40 Horizontal runs in the vent system which pass through...

Page 28: ...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 positi...

Page 29: ... install a vinyl siding standoff Thevinylsidingstandoffwillbeinstalledbetweentheventtermination andtheexteriorwall SeeFigure44 Thishorizontalventtermination bolts onto the flat portion of the vinyl siding standoff so an air space will exist between the wall and the termination cap Figure 44 For installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building 14 inch and 36 inch tall Snorkel...

Page 30: ...cluded in this vent kit prior to installation NOTE If installing onto wood lap or vinyl siding the vinyl siding kit should be used sold separately part number DV 822 The vinyl siding vent kit DV 822 is available from Empire Comfort Systems Inc The depth is 3 76 mm which enables the vent cap to be extended away from vinyl siding or projections The wall depth plus the additional 3 76 mm depth of the...

Page 31: ...l 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 51 13 Fasten 4 102 mm diameter flue outlet tube in place Do not twist the flue outlet tube into the fireplace collar or rigid vent...

Page 32: ...e with step 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 INSTRUCTIONS continued Flex venting can be installed either vertically or horizontally off of the DVCD Series fireplaces When installing a h...

Page 33: ... see that the vent spacer springs are located around the flue vent at 8 and 12 intervals along its length See Figure A If not stretch the spacer springs to about 15 long and wrap them around the flue then interlock the ends of each spring about 2 See Figure B Maintain equal distance between spring spacers 3 Remove the 6 diameter Vent collar from the fireplace Replace this collar with the 7 diamete...

Page 34: ...ipping 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 Inspect joints to verify that no pipe sections or fittings have been disturbed and consequently loosened Also check mechanical supports such as wall straps or plumbers tape for rigidity Ve...

Page 35: ...ical termination kit All vent system components lock into place by sliding the concentric pipe section with four 4 equally spaced interior beads onto the appliance collar or previously installed component end with four 4 equally spaced indented sections When the internal beads of each starting outer pipe line up rotate pipe section clockwise 90 approximately 3 inches The vent pipe is now locked to...

Page 36: ...be placed behind the grate tang that is second from the left For 36 Fireplaces The bottom of the branch is to be placed so that it covers the seam between front logs 1 and 2 9 For 32 Fireplaces ONLY Place ember chunk 7 so that the top slides under the middle log 3 and the pin on front log 2 goes into the recess on the ember chunk 7 10 Place decorative rock in front of grates and sides of main burn...

Page 37: ...of burner Note do not place on top of pilot assembly 7 Place right Y branch 5 along side of middle log as shown in Figure 59 Insert the pin on right Y branch 5 into right recess on rear log 4 8 Place bottom Y branch 6 onto the middle log 3 The bottom left portion of the bottom Y branch 6 will rest between and slightly behind the 2nd and 3rd grates from the left 9 Place top branch 7 onto rear log 4...

Page 38: ... 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 behind the door assembly ...

Page 39: ...ail 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 ...

Page 40: ...28365 2 0811 Page 40 Figure 62 OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH STANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 41: ...ce 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...

Page 42: ...connectionsfromthethermopileatthegas 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 terminals of the gas valve The meter should read 350 millivolts minimum while holding the valve knob depressed in the pilot position with the pilot lit and the REMOTE OFF ON switch in the OFF position Rep...

Page 43: ...lashes 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 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 terminal from receiver onto 120 VAC hot terminal on control...

Page 44: ...SULT 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 a...

Page 45: ...tructions 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 system purged Turn gas on and o...

Page 46: ...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 fitting 12 Install propane LP main burner orifice marked 56 for DVCD32FP50 marked 55 for DVCD36FP50 marked 1 45 mm for DVCD42FP50 Important Failure to install the correct orifice will result in unit over firing that could overheat the a...

Page 47: ...R ORIFICE Opening A Propane LP Orifice DVCD32 1 4 6 4 mm 56 DVCD36 1 4 6 4 mm 55 DVCD42 5 16 7 9 mm 1 45 mm A REGULATOR FITTING NOTE STAMPED WITH GAS TYPE SET FOR USE Maxitrol Valve Conversion Figure 64 Figure 65 DIRECT IGNITION PROPANE LP GAS CONVERSION ...

Page 48: ...s 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 cle...

Page 49: ...treet 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 DISTRIBUTOR LIST Parts Not Under Warranty Parts can be ordered through your Service Person Dealer or a Master Parts Distributor See this page for the Master Parts Distribu tors list For best results the s...

Page 50: ...17301 17149 17149 TOP STANDOFF 2 required 12 17317 17317 17319 TOP SHIELD 13 10554 10554 10554 NAILING FLANGE 4 required 14 17162 17162 17162 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY 15 R3492 R3492 R3492 RECEPTACLE 3 PRONG 16 28357 28358 28359 HOOD 17 17172 17134 17190 GLASS DOOR FRAME ASSEMBLY 18 28360 28361 28362 VALVE COVER ASSEMBLY 19 17174 17143 17197 BAFFLE FLUE VENT 20 28367 28374 28381 REAR LOG 21 28368 2837...

Page 51: ...T GASKET PSE PILOT 41b R7617 R7617 R7617 PILOT GASKET SIT PILOT 42 R2708 R2708 R2708 PIEZO IGNITOR 43 R3436 R3436 R3436 REMOTE OFF ON SWITCH 44 R7589 R7589 R7589 GASKET PSE IGNITER 45 17315 17315 17315 SPARK IGNITER PLATE 46a R3435 R3435 R3435 WIRE ASSEMBLY 46b R8144 R8144 R8144 WIRE HARNESS DI MAXITROL 47 R7615 R7615 R7615 CORD SET 48 R7613 R7613 R7613 IGNITER WIRE SPARK PLUG WIRE 49 R7616 R7616 ...

Page 52: ... MILLIVOLT BURNER ASSEMBLY 8 PIECE LOG ASSEMBLY 20 21 29 28 46a 25 27 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15 30 33 34 35 31 44 45 41b 36 32 39 40b 48 50 37b 38 49 22 23 29 28 14 13 13 13 13 8 9 10 11 12 19 20 21 DIRECT IGNITION BURNER ASSEMBLY 7 PIECE LOG ASSEMBLY 11 46b 47 50 51 25 24 27 52 19 PARTS VIEW ...

Page 53: ...tional 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 dir...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...e of receptacle The ground wire should be attached to the green ground screw Install the receptacle into the junction box Attach cover plate 1 To wire Junction Box Receptacle remove the tab on the side of the receptacle hot side to split receptacle This will be required to separate blower and valve circuits 2 Power for switched and live sides of Duplex Receptacle must come from the same power sour...

Page 56: ... 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 hold down tabs on brick pa...

Page 57: ...D42 DVP4SH DVCD48 Simulated Brick Panels The simulated brick panels are designed to enhance the appearance of your fireplace imitating the look of authentic masonry AGED BRICK DVP1SA DVCD32 DVP2SA DVCD36 DVP3SA DVCD42 DVP4SA DVCD48 The following accessory parts can be obtained from your Empire Comfort Systems dealer If you need additional information beyond what your dealer can furnish contact Emp...

Page 58: ...28365 2 0811 Page 58 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes ...

Page 59: ...28365 2 0811 Page 59 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes ...

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 ...