INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL The Tahoe Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE MODELS DVS-30-2 DVS-36-2 DVS-42-2 WARNING: 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................................ 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ............................................................................................................ 4 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Before enclosing the Simpson Dura-Vent vent pipe assembly operate the appliance to ensure it is venting properly. DVS-36 OR DVS-42 IS A HEATING APPLIANCE WHEN HEATER BAFFLE IS INSTALLED, SEE PAGE 7 Do Not Operate This Appliance Without Glass Front Panel Installed.
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 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 Model Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Maximum BTU/HR (KW/H) Minmum Height without standoff Width Depth Gas Inlet (Pipe) DVS-30(RF) 20,000 (5.9) 14,000 (4.1) 34 1/4" 33" 16 1/4" 3/8" DVS-36(RF) 25,000 (7.3) 17,500 (5.1) 36 1/4" 39" 21" 3/8" DVS-42(RF) 28,000 (8.2) 20,000 (5.9) 38 1/4" 45" 24" 3/8" DVS-42IP 28,000 (8.
FIREPLACE COMPONENT INSTALLATION Installation of Upper Clearance Spacer for Vertical Vent (Figure 2) Included with every fireplace is the upper clearance spacer. The upper clearance spacer must be attached to the top of the firebox before installation of fireplace in a vertical vent configuration. 1. Remove screw in firebox top that is behind 1/4" flange on vent cover plate and directly in front of adapter pipe. 2.
CLEARANCES Mantel Chart (Figure 6) MANTEL 12" (305mm) CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES 10" (254mm) BACK SPACER 0" (0MM) CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES BACK SIDE SPACER SIDE FLOOR FLOOR (0 mm) 0"0"(0MM) 0" (0 mm) 0" (0MM) 0” (O mm) TOP STAND OFF 0" (0MM) TOPFRAMING FRAMING LEDGE LEDGE TOP 0"0"(0MM) (0 mm) TOP STAND OFF SEE MANTLE CHART FOR MAXIMUM MANTLE DEPTH SEE MANTLE CHART FOR MINIMUM HEIGHT OF MANTLE ABOVE UNIT 0" (0 mm) 8" (203mm) 12 3/4" (324mm) 12" (305mm) 6" (152mm) 10 1/2" (267mm) 11 1/4
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 Consult the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 CAN/ CGA-B149 (.1 or .2) installation code. Installing a New Main Gas Cock Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock.
VENTING FIREPLACE EXAMPLE A: If the vertical dimension from the floor of the unit is 22.5 feet, the horizontal run to the outer wall flange must not exceed 6.5 feet. EXAMPLE B: If the vertical dimension from the floor of the unit is 6.5 feet, the horizontal run to the outer wall flange must not exceed 14.5 feet. SPECIAL NOTE: For each 45 degree elbow installed in the horizontal run, the length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by 18" (45cm).
Attention: When fireplace is installed in optional full cabinet mantel or corner mantel the (4) four nailing flanges shown in Figure 11 will not be installed on the side of outer casing. The DVS will be attached to the full cabinet mantel or corner mantel with the (2) two nailing flanges located on the top of the outer casing assembly. Framing (Figure 12) Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set in place.
INSTALLATION (continued) VERTICAL, 90° ELBOW WITH HORIZONTAL TERMINATION VERTICAL, 90° ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALL WALL FIRESTOP 9 7/16" TO 10 9/16" 240mm TO 268mm Figure 14 10 13/16" TO 13 9/16" HORIZONTAL ONLY, STRAIGHT OUT THE BACK 275mm TO 344mm 14" TO 16 9/16" 356mm TO 421mm Figure 16 WALL FIRESTOP NO 4" TO 5 5/8" PIPE 102mm TO 143mm 5 5/8"" TO 11 5/8" 143mm TO 295mm 11 1/8"" TO 14 5/8" 283mm TO 371mm 14 1/8"" TO 17 5/8" 359mm TO 448mm Figure 15 Page 12 13369-1-0203
CORNER INSTALLATION VERTICAL, 90° ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALL Vertical Sidewall Application Figure 19 Figure 17 CORNER INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL, 45° ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALL WALL FIRESTOP Figure 20 and Chart 1 lists examples of possible venting systems using one (1) 90° elbow. Eight (8) feet is listed as maximum vertical vent run with 20 feet of maximum horizontal vent run. Vertical dimensions are based on centerline to centerline of pipe.
INSTALLATION (continued) CHART 1 (Figures 20 and 21) Venting with One (1) 90° Elbow or Two (2) 90° Elbows Total Vertical (With Fire Box) V 4.5' minimum 4.
Cutting the Hole (Figures 22 and 23) After the fireplace has been positioned in its permanent location, the hole through the exterior wall of the house can be cut. This hole must be 10" high x 10" wide for DVS-30 or 12 3/8" high x 10 3/8" wide for DVS-36/42 with its center line determined by the amount of vertical arise and horizontal run of the termination.
TERMINATION CLEARANCES Termination clearance for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Figure 26 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-985 for DVS-30 or SD-1284 for DVS-36/42 termination cap must be used.
VENT CLEARANCES Figure 27 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) 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 ≤ 100,000 Btuh (30 kW) 36 inches (90cm) minimum for appliances > 100,000 Btuh (30kW)] 36 inches (90cm) minimum for applianc
VENT SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION Installing Vent Components (Figure 28) 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 or silicone sealant rated above 300°F/149°C. The inner flue joints do not require any sealant.
DVS-30 FRAMING AND FINISHING Installing Support Brackets (Figure 29) A horizontal pipe support MUST BE used for each 3 feet of horizontal run. The pipe supports should be placed around 8 inch diameter pipe and nailed in place to framing members. There MUST BE a 3 inch clearance to combustibles above 6 5/8 inch diameter pipe and elbows and 1 inch clearance on both sides and bottom of 6 5/8 inch pipe to combustibles on all horizontal pipe sections and elbows.
DVS-30 FRAMING AND FINISHING (continued) Figure 31 Figure 33 See "Horizontal Termination (for all Models)" Page 22 and "Vertical Termination (for all Models)" Page 23-24.
DVS-36 & DVS-42 FRAMING AND FINISHING Installing Support Brackets (Figure 34) A horizontal pipe support MUST BE used for each 3 feet of horizontal run. The pipe supports should be placed around 8 inch diameter 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 8 inch pipe to combustibles on all horizontal pipe sections and elbows.
DVS-36 & DVS-42 FRAMING AND FINISHING (continued) Cut a 10-1/2 inch x 10-1/2 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 36) If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic, position and secure the ceiling firestop (SD-1263) on the ceiling side of the previously cut and framed hole.
VERTICAL TERMINATION (For All Models) 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 (For All Models) (continued) Reassembly and Resealing Vent Pipe System Attach adapter pipe to vent cover in either the vertical or horizontal position, replace horizontal and vertical pipe lengths, elbows and horizontal or vertical termination kit. b) Two sets of 45 degree elbow offsets within these vertical installations. From 0 to a maximum of 8 ft. a vent pipe can be used between elbows. c) Wall straps must be used to support offset pipe every 4'.
7. Place rear (#1) log onto right, rear pin on rear log support. 8. Place middle (#2) log between rear log support and burner pan. 9. Place left, front (#3) log onto two (2) left, front pins on burner pan. 10. Place right, front (#4) log onto two (2) right, front pins on burner pan. 11. Place branch (#5) log onto two (2) pins on middle (#2) log. Attention: See placement of glowing embers and lava rock before proceeding to glass replacement. Glass Replacement 12.
Placement of the glowing embers (rock wool) is very individual and light coverage of the areas indicated will provide your best effects. We recommend separation of the rock wool by hand and make your coverage as light and fluffy as possible. In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes, the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames. Place just enough rock wool on the burner to obtain the glow and a gold yellow flame.
VARIABLE REGULATOR ("HI"-"LO") KNOB PIEZO IGNITOR VALVE CONTROL KNOB GAS VALVE REMOTE/ON/OFF SWITCH DOOR ASSEMBLY (SHOWN OPEN) Figure 49 Initial Lighting Upon completing the gas line or turning the gas valve on after it has been in the "OFF" position, a small amount of air will be in the lines. When first lighting the fireplace, it will take a few minutes for the lines to purge themselves of this air. Once the purging is complete, the fireplace will light and operate satisfactorily.
STANDING PILOT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Manual Operation 1. Turn ON/OFF/REMOTE switch to REMOTE position. 2. Turn wall thermostat OFF. 3. Turn accessory, FRBC-1, FRBTC-1, FREC-1 or FWS-1, ON. Appliance is now in the manual mode. You must turn the appliance ON or OFF with appropriate accessory. Wall Thermostat Operation 1. Turn the ON/OFF/REMOTE switch to REMOTE position. 2. Turn accessory, FRBC-1, FRBTC-1, FREC-1 or FWS-1, OFF. 3. Turn wall thermostat ON and set appropriate temperature.
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 fireplace 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 Gas Direct Vent Fireplace should 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.
DVS-36 & DVS-42 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. Provided on the intermittent pilot wiring harness are two (2) stripped and bare wires that are labeled THERMOSTAT.
DVS-36 & DVS-42 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.
DVS-36 & DVS-42 INTERMITTENT PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING CALL SERVICEMAN STEP 1: Perform Visual Inspection. GENERAL: All furnaces have been fire-tested to check for A. With power off, make sure all wiring connections are proper operation. This includes, main burner flame, pilot clean and tight. flame, fan operation, fan control, limit control and automatic B. Turn on power to appliance and ignition module. valve operation. If the furnace fails to function on initial C.
DVS-36 & DVS-42 INTERMITTENT PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING If the pilot does not light, or the pilot flame current is not at least 1.0 uA and steady, the module will not energize the second main valve and the main burner will not light. 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.
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.
DVS-36 & DVS-42 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, familarize yourself with the startup and checkout procedure. No Check line voltage power, low voltage transformer, limit control, thermostat and wiring. Yes Spark across Igniter/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 Benefits • Self powered millivolt receiver/valve • No external power or batteries required to operate valve and flame modulation • Thermostat performance • Flame cycles and modulates such that heat output equals heat loss from the room • Auto mode • Flame & fan are controlled automatically • Self powered millivolt control • No external power required to control gas valve and flame modulation • Integrated Valve Electronics • No electronics, rheosta
RF WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 54 Page 38 13369-1-0203
RFSTANDING STANDINGPILOT PILOTLIGHTING LIGHTINGINSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS 13369-1-0203 Page 39
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE PLEASE NOTE It is normal for appliances fabricated of steel to give off some expansion and/or contraction noised 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 Empire 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.
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.
DVS-36 PARTS LIST INDEX NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION INDEX NO.
DVS-42 PARTS LIST INDEX NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION INDEX NO.
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ACCESSORY PARTS The following accessory parts can be obtained from your Empire Comfort Systems, dealer. Should you need additional information beyond what your dealer can furnish, contact Empire Comfort Systems, Inc., Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave., Belleville, Illinois 622220529. Accessory Description Model Number Fan Kit Designed to provide forced air flow. Variable Speed FKA-160 Single Speed FBB1A FB-BK-2 FBB1A Simulated Brick Panels Designed to enhance appearance looking more like real masonry.
VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Optional FB-BK-2 Blower Installation and Factory Installed FB-BK-RF Blower 1. If applicable, turn OFF electric supply to fireplace. 2. Lower bottom louver. 3. With a 5/16" socket, loosen but do not remove either left screw or right screw that attaches bottom louver to fireplace side. 4. When the screw is sufficiently loosened you will be able to pull and pivot the bottom louver out of fireplace. 5.
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 into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
OPTIONAL SINGLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FBB1A Blower Installation 1. If applicable, turn OFF electric supply to fireplace. 2. Lower bottom louver. 3. With a 5/16" socket, loosen but do not remove either left screw or right screw that attaches bottom louver to fireplace side. 4. When the screw is sufficiently loosened you will be able to pull and pivot the bottom louver out of fireplace. 5. Place blower assembly into bottom of fireplace. 6.
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 No. 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 into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
OPTIONAL FRESH AIR INTAKE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTIONAL FRESH AIR INTAKE KIT DVFB-AK-30, FB-AK-2 Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit (Figure 1) Installation of our 6" fresh air intake kit is simple and easy to complete. This system MUST BE installed before the fireplace is enclosed with finishing material. The air will be drawn into the cooling layer of the fireplace and be completely separated from the combustion casing of the direct vent fireplace.
6. Insert damper rod through damper rod bracket and 3/8" diameter hole in cover plate. Insert damper rod into 1/4" diameter hole in damper door tab. Place smooth side of 1/2" diameter pushnut over end of damper rod. Press the pushnut onto the damper rod approximately 1/8". The pushnut will prevent the damper rod from falling out of 1/4" diameter hole in damper door tab. 7. Attach cover plate to support legs with (4) 10 x 1/2" provided screws.
OPTIONAL BRICK LINER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BRICK LINER KIT DVS-BL-30-2, DVS- BL-36-2, DVS-BL-42-2 DVP1A-30-1, DVP1A-36-1, DVP1A-42-1 INSTALLING OPTIONAL BRICK LINER 1. If installed, turn OFF gas supply to fireplace. 2. If installed, remove logs from fireplace. 3. The back panel is to be installed before the side panels. Place back panel against the rear wall in fireplace. 4. Remove combustion dome diverter from interior, top of firebox by removing three (3) 10 x 1/2" screws. 5.
