Empire Comfort Systems DVCD36FP50N-1 Owner's Manual

Page 1INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSANDOWNER’S MANUALDirect Vent Zero Clearance Gas Fireplace HeaterGAS-FIREDEMPIREEMPIREComfor t SystemsDIRECT VENT GAS

28365-2-0811Page 10Figure 6Note: Island (C) and Room Divider (D) installation is possible as long as the horizontal portion of the vent system (H) do

28365-2-0811 Page 11Figure 7 The gas pipeline can be brought in through the right or left side of the appliance. Consult the current National Fuel Gas

28365-2-0811Page 12When switching out the ue and inlet vent collars to run horizontally off the rear vent, the

28365-2-0811 Page 13Framing and Finishing 1. Choose unit location.2. Frame in replace with a header across the top. It is important to allow for n

28365-2-0811Page 14Note: For nishing to top of replace, refer to Figure 14.Figure 13Attention: Add 3-3/4" to “A” dimensions when using a ush m

28365-2-0811 Page 15Flush Wall InstallationFigure 14Figure 15Attention: Cold climate installation recommendation: Whe

28365-2-0811Page 16Figure 17VERTICAL, 90° ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALLFigure 18VENT CAPA"PIPE LENGTHWAL

28365-2-0811 Page 17CORNER INSTALLATION VERTICAL, 90° ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL OUT THE WALLFigure 19CORNER INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL, 45° ELBOW TO HORIZONTAL

28365-2-0811Page 18To Use the Vent Graph (Figure 21)1. Determine the height of the center of the horizontal vent pipe. Using this dimension on the Si

28365-2-0811 Page 19Figure 23Examples of possible venting systems using two (2) 90° elbows. V is listed as minimum vertical dimensions and H1 + H2 is

28365-2-0811Page 2Section PageTABLE

28365-2-0811Page 20MAXIMUM HORIZONTALRUN WITH NO VERTICALRISE AND 90° ELBOWMAXIMUM HORIZONTALRUN WITH MINIMUMVERTICAL RISE AND90° ELBOWminimumFigure 2

28365-2-0811 Page 21Figure 28Figure 29Figure 3024”24” MINIMUMCLEARANCE TOCOMBUSTIBLESEXAMPLES - TOP VENT RUN

28365-2-0811Page 22To Use the Vent Graph (Figure 31)1. Determine the height of the center of the horizontal vent pipe. Using this dimension on th

28365-2-0811 Page 23Figure 32Figure 33Figure 34Figure 35Model Maximum Pipe Length H1DVCD32 24"DVCD36 24"DVCD42 24"DVCD48 N/AModel Maxim

28365-2-0811Page 24Termination clearance for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors.Vertical Sidewall InstallationsImportant! Minimum

28365-2-0811 Page 25Figure 37A = *Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony [*12 inches (305 mm) minimum]B = clearance to window

28365-2-0811Page 26PIPE LENGTHWALL STRAPCEILING FIRE STOP90° ELBOW90° ELBOWOR45° ELBOWWALL THIMBLEHORIZONTALTERMINATION(MAXIMUM OFTWO 90 ELBOWSVERTICA

28365-2-0811 Page 27FRAMING AND FINISHINGA horizontal pipe support MUST BE used for each 3 feet of horizontal r

28365-2-0811Page 28Figure 43See Horizontal Termination Page 29 and Vertical Termination Pages 34-35.Figure 42FRAMING AND FINISHING (continued)Vertical

28365-2-0811 Page 29NOTE: Termination cap should pass through the wall restop from the exterior of the building. Adjust the termination cap to its 

28365-2-0811 Page 3DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT GLASS FRONT PANEL INSTALLED

28365-2-0811Page 30Figure 47Figure 48This is the most important part of the installation. With the replace (and the rigi

28365-2-0811 Page 317. Remove outside mounting plate with tube attached from wall. Mark and cut the extra length of the 6 5/8” (168 mm) diameter tube

28365-2-0811Page 32Follow correct option according to venting method.Connecting Directly to FireplaceIf the air inlet and ue outlet tubes are to be c

28365-2-0811 Page 339. Prior to making the vent connections, apply high temperature sealant (1000 degree F min.) to the vent connections before secur

28365-2-0811Page 34Locate and mark the center point of the vent pipe using a nail on the underside of the roof. Drive the nail through the center poin

28365-2-0811 Page 35The vertical inlet bafe is to be used only in a completely vertical vent installation. The ve

28365-2-0811Page 36Before you begin: if you are installing logs into the DVCD32 or DVCD36 models then this replace is supplied with

28365-2-0811 Page 37Figure 58Attention: Do not use Figure 58 or Figure 59 to order logs. Refer to parts list on pages 50 - 51 and parts view on page 5

28365-2-0811Page 38The OWNER should carefully read and follow these operating instructions at all times. Lower the door assembly to view the g

28365-2-0811 Page 39STANDING PILOT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE/OFF/ON SwitchThe replace is equipped with a REMOTE/OFF/ON switch. A wire harness is

28365-2-0811Page 4SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP GAS• Learn to recognize the odor of LP-Gas. Your local LP-Gas Dealer can give you a “Scratch and

28365-2-0811Page 40Figure 62(OPTIONAL) THERMOSTAT(OPTIONAL) WALL SWITCHSTANDING PILOT WIRING DIAGRAM

28365-2-0811 Page 41 1. Stop! Read the safety information above. 2. Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to OFF. 3. Turn off all electric power to the

28365-2-0811Page 42

28365-2-0811 Page 43LED LIGHTLED LUMIÈREBLACK NOIRGREEN VERTWHITE BLANCRED ROUGEBLACK NOIRGAS VALVEVALVEDEGAZ(OPTIONAL) WALL SWITCHINTERRUPTEURMURAL(F

28365-2-0811Page 44A. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the oor because some gas is heavier than

28365-2-0811 Page 451. Remove glass door and place away from the replace.2. Turn on gas shut off valve. Follow ignition procedure.3. If burner doe

28365-2-0811Page 46         requirements of the provincial authorities having jurisdiction

28365-2-0811 Page 47Model AIR SHUTTER SETTINGSBURNER ORIFICEOpening "A" Propane/LP OriceDVCD32 1/4" (6.4 mm) #56DVCD36 1/4" (6.4

28365-2-0811Page 48PLEASE NOTEsome expansion and/or contraction noise during the start up

28365-2-0811 Page 49To Order Parts Under Warranty, please contact your local Empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.empirecomfort.com. To provid

28365-2-0811 Page 5REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTSFor all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or s

28365-2-0811Page 50 USE ONLY MANUFACTURER’S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.INDEX NO.PART NUMBERDESCRIPTIONDVCD3

28365-2-0811 Page 5131 R7624 R7624 R7624 AIR SHUTTER32 P254 P288 P286 ORIFICE (NAT)32 P287 P182 P208 ORIFICE (LP)33 R7575 R7575 R7575 JAMB NUT34 P212

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28365-2-0811 Page 53Attention: Install blower assembly before connecting gas inlet supply lineNote: Junction box on right side of replace must be

28365-2-0811Page 54110 VOLT ACJUNCTION BOXWHITESPEEDCONTROLFANSWITCHGROUNDBLACKFAN1 FBB4 BLOWER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE2 R7649 FAN CONTROL3 R4192 SPEED CONT

28365-2-0811 Page 55CAUTION: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 

28365-2-0811Page 561. Using gloves, unpack liner components and check for damaged or missing components.2. Lower bottom louver and remove upper

28365-2-0811 Page 57Accessory Description Fan Kit This fan kit is designed to provide forced air ow. Variable SpeedFBB4Simulated Brick Pa

28365-2-0811Page 58APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORYDate Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes

28365-2-0811 Page 59APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORYDate Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes

28365-2-0811Page 6Instructions to Installer1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation.2. Installer must have owner ll

28365-2-0811Page 60EMPIREEMPIREComfor t SystemsEmpire Comfort Systems Inc.918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220If you have a general question about

28365-2-0811 Page 7Remote Control Options & AccessoriesDescription Models Used OnFRBC Millivolt Battery Remote ON/OFF DVCD(32,36,42)FP3FRBTC Mill

28365-2-0811Page 8Figure 1Dim DVCD32 DVCD36 DVCD42A34"864 mm37"940 mm43"1092 mmB31"787 mm34"864 mm40"1016 mmC23 1/16&quo

28365-2-0811 Page 9Mantel Chart (Figure 4)Figure 4Clearances (Figure 5)Clearance from top front edge of replace to ceiling is 36"Clearance from