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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 1
R-5627 Page 1 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE MODELS DVF-36-2 DVF-42-2 DVF-36IP-2 DVF-42IP-2 EFFECTIVE DA TE NOVEMBER, 2000 W ARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the manu- factur er's instructions, this pr oduct could expose you to substances in fuel or from fuel co ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 2
Page 2 R-5627 Section Page THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE WHEN HEATER BAFFLE IS INSTALLED, SEE PAGE 5 Do Not Operate This Appliance Without Glass Front Panel Installed. • Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. • The glass front or any part removed for servicing the appliance m ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 3
R-5627 Page 3 Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odor of the chemical put into the gas. You must find out if you can smell the odorant in propane. Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being around an odor for a time can affect your sensitivity or ability to detect that odor. Sometimes other odors in the area mask the ...
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Page 4 R-5627 Accessories for All DVF-36 & DVF-42 Models FRBC-1 Battery Operated Remote Control FRBTC-1 Battery Operated Remote Control with Thermostat (Only used when fireplace is converted into a heater. See Page 5.) FREC-1 Electric Remote Control FWS-1 Wall Switch DVF-VKT-1 Direct Vent Fireplace Vent Kit (Top Vent) (standard through the wall ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 5
R-5627 Page 5 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 ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 6
Page 6 R-5627 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. The information contained in this manual pertains to all models and gas control systems unless otherwise noted. Warning: This unit is not for use w ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 7
R-5627 Page 7 Gas Line Installation (Figure 7) 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 Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L (Feet) Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat. L ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 8
Page 8 R-5627 VENTING RUNS To Use the Vent Graph (Figure 8) 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 d ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 9
R-5627 Page 9 Mantel Chart (Figure 11) MANTEL 4" (102mm) 4" (102mm) 2 1/2"(64mm) 2 1/2"(64mm) 10 1/2" 10 1/2" (267mm) 12" (305mm) TOP EDGE OF FIREPLACE TOP EDGE OF FIREPLACE 1 1 1/4" 11 1/4" (286mm) 9 3/4" 9 3/4" (248mm) 9" (229mm) 6" (152mm) 6" (152mm) 10" (254mm) 10" ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 10
Page 10 R-5627 Finishing (Figure 13) Finish the walls with the material of your choice. Figure 11 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the fireplace. Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the black fireplace front. WARNING: Wh ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 11
R-5627 Page 11 VERTICAL, 90 ° ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALL W ALL FIRESTOP 275mm TO 344mm 275mm TO 344mm 240mm TO 268mm 240mm TO 268mm 356mm TO 421mm 356mm TO 421mm 14" TO 16 9/16" 14" TO 16 9/16" 10 13/16" TO 13 9/16" 10 13/16" TO 13 9/16" 9 7/16" TO 10 9/16" 9 7/16" TO 10 9/16" Figur ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 12
Page 12 R-5627 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. Horizontal dimensions are based on centerline of pipe to end of termination. ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 13
R-5627 Page 13 Service Notes 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 23 ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 14
Page 14 R-5627 T ermination Clearances (Figure 25) Termination clearance for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Figure 25 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 ter ...
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R-5627 Page 15 Figure 26 ...
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Page 16 R-5627 Installing Vent Components (Figure 27) 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 8 inch outer connection joints must be sealed with alum ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 17
R-5627 Page 17 STUD WALL STUD WALL FLUE OUTLET FLUE OUTLET (25.4mm) PIPE STRAP PIPE STRAP 48" (1219mm) 1" MIN. 1" MIN. Figure 28 Installing Firestops (Figures 29, 30, 31 and 32) 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 firebrea ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 18
Page 18 R-5627 Horizontal Terminations (Figure 33) 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 pr ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 19
R-5627 Page 19 Installing the Vent System in a Chase A chase is a vertical box like structure built to enclose the gas appliance and/or it's vent system. Vertical vent runs on the outside of a building may be, but are not required to be installed inside a chase. Figure 35 CAUTION: Treatment of firestop spacers and construction of the chase may ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 20
Page 20 R-5627 Figure 37 Initial Set-Up and Operation Before you begin: This unit is supplied with a set of four 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 fibers. Every b ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 21
R-5627 Page 21 Placing Lava (Decorative) Rock in Front of Grate and Burner Pan on Fireplace Floor Spread lava rocks on fireplace floor in front of grate. The rocks are for decorative effect and are not required for fireplace operation. Attention: Do not place lava rocks on logs, branches or rock wool. The lava rocks should only be placed on the fir ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 22
Page 22 R-5627 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 an ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 23
R-5627 Page 23 Millivolt Control The valve regulator controls the burner pressure which should be checked at the pressure test point. T urn captured screw counter clockwise 2 or 3 turns and then place tubing to pressure gauge over test point (Use test point “A” closest to control knob). After taking pressure reading, be sure and turn captured s ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 24
Page 24 R-5627 ST ANDING PILOT (MILLIV OL T) MODEL 4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock- wise to "OFF." Do not force. 5, Close louver front assembly. 7. Find pilot — Follow metal tube from gas control. The pilot is behind the second log on the left side. 8. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to "PILOT." 9. P ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 25
R-5627 Page 25 ST ANDING PILOT -TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 actio ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 26
Page 26 R-5627 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. IP-Model Pilot (Figure 44) This fireplace is using a Honeywell "Smart Valve" system for intermittent pilot ignition. On a call for flame the contr ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 27
R-5627 Page 27 Electrical Junction Box Connection Figure 47 JUNCTION BOX NEUTRAL BLACK GROUND WHITE Attention: Only, after the fireplace has been converted to a heater can a 24 volt wall thermostat or battery operated remote control with thermostat, FRBTC-1 be used. See installation of heater baffle on Page 5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Provided on the ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 28
Page 28 R-5627 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERA TING 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 is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by hand. B. BEFORE OPERATIN ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 29
R-5627 Page 29 INTERMITTENT PILOT ST AR T System Check END SEQUENCE OF OPERA TION T rial for Ignition Main Burner Operation Apply 24 V AC to Appliance Thermostat Calls for Heat Flame Signal Detected Internal Check OK • Pilot V alve Opens • Ignitor Powered Pilot Light and Flame is Sensed During T rial For Ignition (1) • Ignitor OFF • Main V ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 30
Page 30 R-5627 SmartV alve™ System T roubleshooting Sequence Note: Before T roubleshooting, Become Familiar with the Sequence of Operation IP SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING SEQUENCE NO NO NO YES YES NO • T urn OFF Gas Supply • Disconnect System Control Harness • Set witch ON Plug Harness into SmartV alve Control W ait for Internal Check Delay (SV95 ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 31
R-5627 Page 31 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 ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 32
Page 32 R-5627 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. Belleville, Illinois 62222-0529 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 . ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 33
R-5627 Page 33 42 10947 BURNER BOX ASSEMBLY - NATURAL (DVF-42) (INCLUDES AIR SHUTTER) 42 10948 BURNER BOX ASSEMBLY - LP (DVF- 42) (INCLUDES AIR SHUTTER) 43 10213 BURNER SUPPORT - LEFT WELDED ASSEMBLY 44 10974 GRATE ASSEMBLY COMPLETE (DVF- 36) 44 10975 GRATE ASSEMBLY COMPLETE (DVF- 42) 45 10212 BURNER SUPPORT - RIGHT WELDED ASSEMBLY 46 R-5143 PILOT ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 34
Page 34 R-5627 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/NFP A 70 , if an external electrical source is utilized. This appliance is equipped with a three-pr ong [grounding] plug for your protection against shock hazar ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 35
R-5627 Page 35 Part FB-BK-2 Quantity Description Supplied Fan Kit 10131 1 Speed Control 10103 1 Hardware Package 10104 1 Fan Control R-2503 1 Parts List F AN SWITCH FA N SWITCH F AN KIT FA N KIT SPEED CONTROL SPEED CONTROL JUNCTION BOX JUNCTION BOX ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 36
Page 36 R-5627 OPTIONAL FRESH FIREPLACE AIR INTAKE KIT MODEL NUMBERS FB-AK-2 DVF-36 DVF-36IP DVF-42 DVF-42IP 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 ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 37
R-5627 Page 37 Figure 5 Caulk and Install Duct T ermination W ALL DUCT TERMINA TION RAIN CAP Figure 4 Example of Installation 4. T wo cover plates are provided in kit. Use cover plate that measures 6 3/8" in height. Do not use cover plate that measures 7" in height. Discard 7" cover plate. 5. Insert and position 6 3/8" cover pla ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 38
Page 38 R-5627 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 A ve., Belleville, Illinois 62222- 0529. Accessory Description Model Number Fan Kit Designed to provide force ...
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Empire Comfort Systems DVF-42IP-2 - page 39
R-5627 Page 39 OPTIONAL SIMULA TED BRICK LINER INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Dir ect V ent Fireplace BRICK LINER KIT MODEL NUMBER DVF- BL-36 DVF-36 DVF-36IP DVF-BL-42 DVF-42 DVF-42IP INSTALLING OPTIONAL SIMULATED BRICK PANELS 1. If installed, turn OFF gas supply to fireplace. 2. If installed, remove log assembly from fireplace. 3. The back panel is t ...
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