INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL The Tahoe Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas Fireplace Heater DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE HEATER MODEL SERIES DVP42FP3(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1 (MILLIVOLT STANDING PILOT) DVP48FP3(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1 (MILLIVOLT STANDING PILOT) DVP42FP7(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1 (INTERMITTENT PILOT) DVP48FP7(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1 (INTERMITTENT PILOT) DVP42FP9(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1 (REMOTE RF MODELS) DVP48FP9(0,1,2,3)(N,P)-1 (REMOTE RF MODELS)) GAS-FIRED WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactl
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Important Safety Information......................................................................................................... 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ........................................................................................ 4 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5 Specifications ...................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Before enclosing the vent pipe assembly, operate the appliance to ensure it is venting properly. DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT GLASS FRONT PANEL INSTALLED • If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance. The base referred to above does not mean the fireproof base as used on wood stoves.
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. You may not know all the following safety precautions which can protect both you and your family from an accident. Read them carefully now, then review them point by point with the members of your household. Someday when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone’s safety will depend on knowing exactly what to do.
INTRODUCTION Instructions to Installer 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation. 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied with the fireplace. 3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate the fireplace. This direct vent gas fireplace heater is designed to operate with all combustion air being siphoned from the outside of the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside of the building.
SPECIFICATIONS Input Btu/hr Maximum Btu/hr Minimum (millivolt only) KWH (Maximum) (Minimum) NAT. Orifice Air Shutter Opening LP Orifice Air Shutter Opening Height without standoff Width Depth Gas Inlet Shutoff Valve (Pipe) Venting Options DVVK-5TS DVVK-5T DVVK-5R DVVK-5V DVVK-5F Description TOP VENT KIT (HORZ.) - 4½" TO 6" WALL THICKNESS (114.3mm to 152mm) TOP VENT KIT (HORZ.) - 8" TO 12" WALL THICKNESS (203mm to 305mm) REAR VENT KIT (HORZ.
CLEARANCES Mantel Chart (Figure 3) Clearance to Combustibles Back 0" (0 mm) Side 0" (0 mm) Floor 0" (0 mm) 0" (0 mm) Top Stand-off 3" (76 mm) Top Framing Edge SEE MANTLE CHART FOR MAXIMUM MANTLE DEPTH 2" x 4" HEADER STAND OFF 3" (76 mm) HEIGHT ABOVE TOP OF FIREPLACE SEE MANTLE CHART FOR MINIMUM HEIGHT OF MANTLE ABOVE UNIT Figure 3 FINISHED WALL (COMBUSTIBLE) NON-COMBUSTIBLE FIRST 3” (SEE MAGNIFIED VIEW) 3" Clearances (Figure 4) Clearance from top front edge of fireplace to ceiling is 36" Clearance from
GAS SUPPLY The gas pipeline can be brought in through the right or left side of the appliance. Consult the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 CAN/CGA-B149 (.1 or .2) installation code. Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Schedule 40 Pipe Inside Diameter Tubing, Type L Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 1/2" 12.7mm 3/8" 9.5mm 1/2" 12.7mm 3/8" 9.5mm 11-40 1/2" 12.7mm 1/2" 12.7mm 5/8" 15.9mm 1/2" 12.7mm 41-100 1/2" 12.7mm 1/2" 12.7mm 3/4" 19mm 1/2" 12.
REAR VENT CONVERSION VERTICAL VENTING HORIZONTAL VENTING Note: Discard insulation & retainer when venting off top of fireplace. INLET VENT COVER PLATE Note : Discard insulation & retainer when using vertical venting off Note : It is recommended that the flue cover plate tab be pulled outward prior to removal. FLUE COVER PLATE INLET VENT COLLAR INSULATION RETAINER FLUE OUTLET COLLAR This will ensure that the plate is not accidentally dropped inside the rear air chamber.
INSTALLATION Framing and Finishing 1. Choose unit location. 2. Frame in fireplace with a header across the top. It is important to allow for finished face when setting the depth of the frame. 3. Attach fireplace to frame using adjustable frame. Preset depth to suit facing material (adjustable to 1/2", 5/8" or 3/4" depths). 4. Use (8) 1/2" hex-head screws supplied in hardware package, to screw through slotted holes in drywall strip and then screw into pre-drilled holes on fireplace side.
INSTALLATION (continued) Note: For finishing to top of fireplace, refer to Figure 12. Flush Mount Mantel Installation (Figure 10) The fireplace must extend 3/4" beyond finished wall surface when using a flush mount mantel. Refer to Figure 10 to locate nailing flanges on fireplace sides. Mark and drill two (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.
Flush Wall Installation FINISHED WALL 3! OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL FRONT TRIM OR NONCOMBUSTIBLE MA TERIAL (INSTALLA TION IS OPTIONAL) JOINT BETWEEN FINISHED WALL AND UNIT SEALED WITH 300° F, 149° C SEALANT MATERIAL (SEALANT IS OPTIONAL) Attention: Cold climate installation recommendation: When installing this unit against a non-insulated exterior wall, it is mandatory that the outer walls be insulated to conform to applicable insulation codes.
INSTALLATION (continued) HORIZONTAL ONLY, STRAIGHT OUT THE BACK " A" PIPE LENGTH CORNER INSTALLATION VERTICAL, 90° ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALL WALL FIRESTOP/ THIMBLE VENT CAP VENT CAP WALL FIRESTOP/ THIMBLE "A" "B" MODEL 6"(152mm) 5 1/8"(130mm) to 6 /2"(165mm) DVP 42,48 9"(229mm) 8 1/8"(206mm) to 91/2"(241mm) DVP 42 12"(305mm) 11 1/8"(283mm) to 12 1/2"(317mm) DVP 42 Dim.
VENTING FIREPLACE - TOP To Use the Vent Graph (Figure 19) 1. Determine the height of the center of the horizontal vent pipe. Using this dimension on the Sidewall Vent Graph, locate the point it intersects with the slanted graph line. 2. From the point of this intersection, draw a vertical line to the bottom of the graph. 3. Select the indicated dimension, and position the unit in accordance with same. Venting Graph (Dimensions in Feet) EXAMPLE B: If the vertical dimension from the floor of the unit is 6.
VENTING FIREPLACE - TOP (continued) Below Grade Installation When it is not possible to meet the required vent terminal clearances of 12" (305mm) above grade level, a snorkel kit is recommended. It allows installation depth down to 7" (178mm) below grade level. The 7" (178mm) is measured from the center of the horizontal vent pipe as it penetrates through the wall. Ensure the sidewall venting clearances are observed.
30 2 minimum A OW OF ELB CENTER HT OUT IG A STR M) (MINIMU Figure 24 Figure 23 MINIMUM HOLE LOCATION DIMENSIONS FOR THROUGH THE WALL HORIZONTAL INSTALLATIONS WITH 90 DEGREE ELBOW OFF TOP OF FIREPLACE FIREPLACE SERIES DVP42FP DVP48FP FIREPLACE SERIES DVP42FP DVP48FP HARD ELBOW DIMENSIONS "A" "B" "C" 43-1/2" 5" 7" (1105mm) (127mm) (178mm) 43-1/2" 5" 7" (1105mm) (127mm) (178mm) FLEX PIPE 90 DEGREE BEND "A" "B" "C" 46" 5" 7" (178mm) (1143mm) (127mm) 46" 5" 7" (178mm) (1143mm) (127mm) Positioning the Fi
EXAMPLES - TOP VENT RUN Figure 27 Figure 26 Figure 28 17375-6-0705 Page 17
VENTING FIREPLACE - REAR To Use the Vent Graph (Figure 29) 1. Determine the height of the center of the horizontal vent pipe. Using this dimension on the Sidewall Vent Graph, locate the point it intersects with the slanted graph line. 2. From the point of this intersection, draw a vertical line to the bottom of the graph. 3. Select the indicated dimension, and position the unit in accordance with same.
EXAMPLES - REAR VENT RUN Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVP42 24" DVP48 6" Figure 32 Figure 30 Model Maximum Pipe Length H1 DVP42 24" DVP48 18" Figure 31 17375-6-0705 Figure 33 Page 19
TERMINATION CLEARANCES Termination clearance for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Figure 34 Vertical Sidewall Installations Important! Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combustible materials is three (3") (76mm) on top, and (1") (25mm) on bottom and sides. Important! When vent termination exits through foundation less than 20" below siding outcrop, the vent pipe must flush up with the siding. SD-1284 termination cap must be used.
VENT CLEARANCES Figure 35 A= *Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony [*12 inches (30cm) minimum] B= clearance to window or door that may be opened [*12 inches (30cm) minimum for appliances < 100,000 Btuh (30kW) C= clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (30cm) recommended to prevent condensation on window] D= J = clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance [*12 inches (30cm) minimum for appliances ≤ 10
VENT SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION Installing Vent Components (Figure 36) Begin the vent system installation by installing the first component, 90° elbow to the starting collars or straight pipe on the top of the appliance, then the straight pipe length and then horizontal or vertical termination kit. NOTE: All outer connection joints must be sealed with aluminum tape, screws or silicone sealant rated above 300°F/149°C. The inner flue joints do not require any sealant.
FRAMING AND FINISHING Installing Support Brackets (Figure 37) A horizontal pipe support MUST BE used for each 3 feet of horizontal run. The pipe supports should be placed around the pipe and nailed in place to framing members. There MUST BE a 3 inch clearance to combustibles above 8 inch diameter pipe and elbows and 1 inch clearance on both sides and bottom of the 8 inch dia. pipe to combustibles on all horizontal pipe sections and elbows.
FRAMING AND FINISHING (continued) Figure 41 Figure 39 See Horizontal Termination Page 24 and Vertical Termination Page 25-26. Figure 40 HORIZONTAL TERMINATION NOTE: Termination cap should pass through the wall firestop from the exterior of the building. Adjust the termination cap to its final exterior position on the building. WARNING: Termination cap must be positioned so that arrow is pointing up. Attach the termination cap with the four wood screws provided.
DVVK-5F FLEX VENT INSTRUCTIONS The DVVK-5F FLEX VENT KIT includes the following components: • (1) Horizontal Termination Cap • (1) 4-foot section of Flex vent with spacers (5" flue/8" outer pipe) with flue adapter collar • (1) Wall Firestop/Thimble Assembly • Hardware pack that includes band clamps and screws Flex venting can be installed either vertically or horizontally off of the DVP Series fireplaces.
VERTICAL TERMINATION Locate and mark the center point of the venting pipe. Using a nail on the underside of the roof and drive this nail through this center point. Make the outline of the roof hole around this center point. NOTE: Size of the roof hole dimensions depend on the pitch of the roof. There must be a 1 inch clearance (25mm) to the vertical pipe sections. This clearance is to all combustible material. Cover the opening of the vent pipe and cut and frame the roof hole.
VERTICAL TERMINATION (continued) Reassembly and Resealing Vent Pipe System Attach vent pipe to inlet and outlet vent adaptor on fireplace in either the vertical or horizontal position, replace horizontal and vertical pipe lengths, elbows and horizontal or vertical termination kit.
LOG PLACEMENT (3 LOG SET) Before you begin: If you are installing logs into the DVP42 or DVP48 model then this fireplace is supplied with a set of three ceramic fiber logs. Do not handle these logs with your bare hands. Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation from ceramic fibers. After handling logs, wash your hands gently with soap and water to remove any traces of fiber. The positioning of logs is critical to safe and clean operation of this fireplace.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 750 Millivolt System The standing pilot (750 millivolt system) is a continuous burning pilot. The pilot remains ON even when the main burner is OFF. The OWNER should carefully read and follow these operating instructions at all times. Lower the door assembly to view the gas controls for the fireplace. When you ignite the pilot, the thermocouple produces millivolts (electrical current) which energizes the magnet in the gas valve.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) STANDING PILOT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE/OFF/ON Switch The fireplace is equipped with a REMOTE/OFF/ON switch. A wire harness is attached to the REMOTE/OFF/ON switch. The red, black and green (wires) female push-ons attach to the REMOTE/OFF/ON switch. At the opposite end of the wire harness, the black and green (wires) female push-ons attach to the gas valve.
STANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM (OPTIONAL) THERMOSTAT (OPTIONAL) WALL SWITCH Figure 52 17375-6-0705 Page 31
STANDING PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance 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.
STANDING PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING With proper installation and maintenance, your new Direct Vent Gas Fireplace will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide below. This guide will assist a qualified service person in the diagnosis of problems and the corrective action to be taken. 1. Spark ignitor will not light pilot after repeated triggering of piezo ignitor button. a.
INTERMITTENT PILOT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The intermittent pilot (120/24 volt system) is ON when the main burner is ON. When the main burner is OFF the intermittent pilot is OFF. The pilot flame should envelop 3/8 to 1/2 inch (10 to 13mm) of the tip of the flame rod. To adjust: 1. Remove the pilot adjustment cover screw. 2. Turn the inner adjustment screw clockwise to decrease or counterclockwise to increase pilot flame. Pilot adjustment is shipped at full flow rate.
INTERMITTENT PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
INTERMITTENT PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING CALL SERVICEMAN D. Do gas leak test ahead of gas control if piping has been GENERAL: All fireplaces have been fire-tested to check for disturbed. proper operation. This includes, main burner flame, pilot flame, GAS LEAK TEST: Paint pipe joints with rich soap and water fan operation, fan control, limit control and automatic valve opsolution. Bubbles indicate gas leak. Tighten joints to stop eration. If the fireplace fails to function on initial installation, it leak.
INTERMITTENT PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING Safety Lockout S8600H provides 100 percent shutoff, or safety lockout. A timer starts timing the moment the trial for ignition starts. Ignition spark continues only until the timed trial for ignition period ends. Then the module goes into safety lockout. Lockout de-energizes the first main valve operator and closes the first main valve in the gas control, stopping pilot gas flow.
Important 1. The following service procedures are provided as a general guide. 2. Meter readings between gas control and ignition module must be taken within the trial for ignition period. Once the ignition module locks out, the system must be reset by setting the thermostat down for at least one minute before continuing. 3. If any component does not function properly, make sure it is correctly installed and wired before replacing it. 4. The ignition module cannot be repaired.
INTERMITTENT PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) S8600H TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE START Turn gas supply off Turn thermostat to call for heat. Power to module. (24 VAC nominal) Note: Before troubleshooting, familiarize yourself with the startup and checkout procedure. No Check line voltage power, low voltage transformer limit control, thermostat and wiring. Yes Spark across ignitor/sensor gap. No Yes Pull ignition lead and check spark at ignition stud. Spark okay? Yes No Replace module.
RF STANDING PILOT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Features • Self powered millivolt receiver/valve • Thermostat performance • Auto mode • Self powered millivolt control • Integrated Valve Electronics • Failure analysis • Pilotstat interlock • F or C temperature units Benefits • No external power or batteries required to operate valve and flame modulation • Flame cycles and modulates such that heat output equals heat loss from the room • Flame & fan are controlled automatically • No external power required to control
RF TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS FIRST USE OF TRANSMITTER Status Action Begin communication between transmitter and receiver/valve. Move LOCAL/REMOTE Switch to LOCAL position for at least two seconds; then move switch to the REMOTE position. Transmit unique code. Press Fan or Flame key within 30 seconds. Confirm recognition between transmitter and receiver/valve. Observe LED turns on for one second. Chose Remote or Local operation. Move LOCAL/REMOTE switch to LOCAL or leave in REMOTE.
RF WIRING DIAGRAM ST WIRING DIAGRAM WITH BLOWER Figure 56 Page 42 17375-6-0705
RF STANDING PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS TANDING PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 17375-6-0705 Page 43
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 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.
PARTS VIEW 1 16 2 7 19 3 4 8 5 9 11 11 6 17 12 10 12 20 18 12 21 13 14 12 15* 24 22c 27 30 31 32 33 33 32 32 34 36b 39b 40 RF VALVE BURNER ASSEMBLY 43 47 41 MILLIVOLT BURNER ASSEMBLY 42 36c 37a 39a 37b 38 36a 34 38 35 37c 34 30 31 29 30 31 33 28 27 28 29 29 23 23 27 23 28 26 22a 26 22b 26 24 24 15 50 44 45 INTERMITTENT PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY 51 46 48 49 52 LOG SET ASSEMBLY BLOWER ASSEMBLY - RF MODELS 17375-6-0705 Page 45
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FBB4 OPTIONAL VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION Attention: Install blower assembly before connecting gas inlet supply line Note: Junction box on right side of fireplace must be pre-wired at time of fireplace installation for use with blower assembly. It is recommended that an ON/OFF wall switch be installed that will activate the power supply to the furnace by a qualified electrician. 1. 2. 3. 4. If installed, turn OFF gas supply to fireplace. If applicable, turn OFF electric supply to fireplace.
FBB4 OPTIONAL VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION JUNCTION BOX 1 FBB4 BLOWER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE 2 R7649 FAN CONTROL 3 R4192 SPEED CONTROL KNOB 4 R4186 SPEED CONTROL 110 VOLT AC FAN BLACK FAN SWITCH WHITE SPEED CONTROL Page 48 GROUND 17375-6-0705
JUNCTION BOX WIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, CITY AND STATE BUILDING CODES. BEFORE MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, MAKE SURE THAT MAIN POWER SUPPLY IS DISCONNECTED. 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 (LATEST EDITION).
ACCESSORIES 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 Empire Comfort Systems Inc., Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave., Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623. Accessory Description Model Number Fan Kit This fan kit was designed to provide forced air flow. Variable Speed (Note: For use with Millivout and intermittent pilot FBB4 models only. "RF" Fireplace models are equipped with blower assembly.
SERVICE NOTES HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Parts can be ordered only through your service person or dealer. For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor. Parts can be shipped directly to the service person/dealer. All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number. When ordering parts, first obtain the Model Number from the name plate on your equipment.
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