ECS DVD32FP3 Installation And Owner's Manual

Manual is about: The Tahoe Direct Vent Zero Clearance Gas Fireplace Heater

Summary of DVD32FP3

  • Page 1

    23552-1-0607 page 1 direct vent gas fireplace heater model series millivolt dvd32fp3(0,1,2,3)(n,p)-1 dvd36fp3(0,1,2,3)(n,p)-1 dvd42fp3(0,1,2,3)(n,p)-1 dvd48fp3(0,1,2,3)(n,p)-1 direct ignition dvd32fp5(0,1,2,3)n-2 dvd36fp5(0,1,2,3)n-2 dvd42fp5(0,1,2,3)n-2 dvd48fp5(0,1,2,3)n-2 effective date june 2007...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    23552-1-0607 page 2 important safety information ............................................................................................................................ 3 safety information for users of lp gas ........................................................................................

  • Page 3

    23552-1-0607 page 3 do not operate this appliance without glass front panel installed before enclosing the vent pipe assembly, operate the appliance to ensure it is venting properly. • due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. • the...

  • Page 4

    23552-1-0607 page 4 some points to remember no odor detected - odor fade lp-gas warning odor if a gas leak happens, you should be able to smell the gas because of the odorant put in the lp-gas. That’s your signal to go into immediate action! Safety information for users of lp gas propane (lp-gas) is...

  • Page 5

    23552-1-0607 page 5 requirements for massachusetts for all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust ve...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    23552-1-0607 page 6 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 fi...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    23552-1-0607 page 7 figure 1 dim dvd32 dvd36 dvd42 dvd48 a 34" 864mm 37" 940 mm 43" 1092 mm 49" 1245 mm b 31" 787 mm 34" 864 mm 40" 1016 mm 46" 1168 mm c 23 1/16" 585 mm 23 1/16" 585 mm 25 1/16" 636 mm 25 1/16" 636 mm d 35 5/8" 905 mm 35 5/8" 905 mm 37 5/8" 956 mm 37 5/8" 956 mm e 32 3/4" 832 mm 32 ...

  • Page 8: Clearances

    23552-1-0607 page 8 mantel chart (figure 3) figure 3 clearances (figure 4) clearance from top front edge of fireplace to ceiling is 36" clearance from side of fireplace to adjacent sidewall is 6". Figure 4 15” (381mm) top edge of fireplace 12” (305mm) 10” (254mm) mantel combustible trim and mantels al...

  • Page 9: Gas Supply

    23552-1-0607 page 9 figure 6 t he 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. Installing a new main gas cock each appliance should have its own manual gas cock. A ma...

  • Page 10

    23552-1-0607 page 10 note: discard insulation & retainer when using vertical venting off vertical venting horizontal venting flue insulation insulation retainer inlet vent collar inlet vent collar flue outlet collar flue cover plate (see note above) inlet vent cover plate flue cover plate inlet vent...

  • Page 11: Installation

    23552-1-0607 page 11 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 t...

  • Page 12: Installation (Continued)

    23552-1-0607 page 12 note : for finishing to top of fireplace, refer to figure 12. Dvd32 dvd36 dvd42 dvd48 "a" 35 3/4" (908mm) 35 3/4" (908mm) 37 3/4" (959mm) 37 3/4" (959mm) "b" 34 3/8" (873mm) 37 3/8" (949mm) 43 3/8" (1102mm) 49 3/8" (1254mm) "c" 16 3/8" (416mm) 16 3/8" (416mm) 16 3/8" (416mm) 16 3/...

  • Page 13: Installation (Continued)

    23552-1-0607 page 13 flush wall installation figure 12 combustible surround installation figure 13 attention: cold climate installation recommendation: when installing this unit against a non-insulated exterior wall, it is recommended that the outer walls be insulated to conform to applicable insula...

  • Page 14: Installation (Continued)

    23552-1-0607 page 14 horizontal only, straight out the back figure 15 vertical, 90° elbow to horizontal out the wall corner installation vertical, 90° elbow to horizontal out the wall figure 17 corner installation horizontal, 45° elbow to horizontal out the wall figure 16 figure 18 wall firestop/ th...

  • Page 15: Venting Fireplace - Top

    23552-1-0607 page 15 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 b...

  • Page 16

    23552-1-0607 page 16 figure 21 examples of possible venting systems using two (2) 90° elbows. V is listed as minimum vertical dimensions and h1 + h2 is listed as total of maximum horizontal dimensions. The maximum vertical and horizontal distances for two (2) 90° elbows as shown in figure 22 is 20 f...

  • Page 17

    23552-1-0607 page 17 minimum hole location dimensions for through the wall horizontal installations with 90 degree elbow off top of fireplace positioning the fireplace determine the exact position of the appliance so the direct vent termination will be centered (if possible) between two (2) studs. T...

  • Page 18: Examples - Top Vent Run

    23552-1-0607 page 18 figure 26 figure 27 figure 28 24” 24” minimum clearance to combustibles examples - top vent run.

  • Page 19: Venting Fireplace - Rear

    23552-1-0607 page 19 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 b...

  • Page 20: Examples - Rear Vent Run

    23552-1-0607 page 20 figure 30 figure 31 figure 32 figure 33 model maximum pipe length h1 dvd32 24" dvd36 24" dvd42 18" dvd48 n/a model maximum pipe length h1 dvd32 24" dvd36 24" dvd42 24" dvd48 6" examples - rear vent run.

  • Page 21: Termination Clearances

    23552-1-0607 page 21 termination clearance for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. 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...

  • Page 22: Vent Clearances

    23552-1-0607 page 22 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 (30kw) c = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (30cm) recommended ...

  • Page 23: Vent System Identification

    23552-1-0607 page 23 i nstalling vent components (figure 36) begin the vent system installation by installing the first simpson duravent 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...

  • Page 24: Framing And Finishing

    23552-1-0607 page 24 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 6 5/8 inch diameter...

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    23552-1-0607 page 25 figure 39 figure 41 see horizontal termination page 26 and vertical termination pages 31-32. Figure 40 framing and finishing (continued).

  • Page 26: Horizontal Termination

    23552-1-0607 page 26 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 f...

  • Page 27

    23552-1-0607 page 27 caution: sharp edges, use protective gloves when installing. Tools needed for installation: sheet metal snips 5/16” nut driver phillips head screwdriver - #2 high temperature sealant or furnace cement rated for continuous use at 1,000 o f minimum measuring tape parts verification...

  • Page 28

    23552-1-0607 page 28 7. Remove outside mounting plate with tube attached from wall. Mark and cut the extra length of the 6 5/8” (168mm) diameter tube from the opposite end. Do not crimp or enlarge tube. 8. Attach the 4” (102mm) diameter flue outlet tube onto the rigid venting system or directly to fir...

  • Page 29

    23552-1-0607 page 29 follow correct option according to venting method. Connecting directly to fireplace if the air inlet and flue outlet tubes are to be connected directly to the unit (no rigid venting system is being used), then the gasket provided must be used to seal the 4” (102mm) flue outlet tub...

  • Page 30

    23552-1-0607 page 30 installation 1. Unpack vent components and check that all items are included. 2. Check to 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 a...

  • Page 31: Vertical Termination

    23552-1-0607 page 31 locate and mark the center point of the vent pipe using a nail on the underside of the roof. Drive the nail through the center point. Mark 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...

  • Page 32

    23552-1-0607 page 32 note: when installing this vent system in a chase, it is always good building practice to insulate the chase as you would the outside walls of your home. This is especially important for cold climate installations. Upon completion of building your chase framing, install the vent...

  • Page 33: Log Placement (5 Log Set)

    23552-1-0607 page 33 before you begin: if you are installing logs into the dvd32 or dvd36 model then this fireplace is supplied with a set of five 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, wa...

  • Page 34: Log Placement (7 Log Set)

    23552-1-0607 page 34 figure 53 warning: failure to position the parts in accordance with this diagram or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. Attention: do not use figure 53 or figure 54 to order logs. Refer to parts lis...

  • Page 35: Operating Instructions

    23552-1-0607 page 35 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. Initial lighting upon completing the gas line or turning the gas valve on after it has been in the “off” position, a small amo...

  • Page 36

    23552-1-0607 page 36 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 t...

  • Page 37

    23552-1-0607 page 37 figure 57 (optional) thermostat (optional) wall switch standing pilot wiring diagram.

  • Page 38

    23552-1-0607 page 38 1. Stop! Read the safety information above. 2. Set remote/off/on switch to off. 3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance (if applicable). 4. Lower bottom louver assembly. 5. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "off." note: knob cannot be turned from "p...

  • Page 39

    23552-1-0607 page 39 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 t...

  • Page 40

    23552-1-0607 page 40 direct ignition wiring diagram led light led lumiÈre black noir green vert white blanc red rouge black noir gas valve valve de gaz (optional) wall switch interrupteur mural (facultative) 120 vac line 120 vac rtn junction box jonction boÎte spark ignitor Étincelle allumer (option...

  • Page 41

    23552-1-0607 page 41 1. Remove glass door and place away from the fireplace. 2. Turn on gas shut off valve. Follow ignition procedure. 3. If burner does not light after spark sequence has ended, use an insulated jumper wire (see page 40) between terminal locations 12 and 13 for fast reset function. 4...

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    23552-1-0607 page 42 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 troubleshooting guide below. This guide will assist a qualified serviceperson in the diagnosis of problems and the...

  • Page 43

    23552-1-0607 page 43 1. Turn off the gas supply. 2. Turn off the electrical supply to the appliance if so equipped. 3. Remove top louver and lower bottom louver. 4. Remove glass frame assembly. 5. Remove logs from burner assembly. Valve conversion 6. Remove plastic cap from regulator fitting. Unscrew...

  • Page 44

    23552-1-0607 page 44 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 so...

  • Page 45

    23552-1-0607 page 45 use only manufacturer’s replacement parts. Use of any other parts could cause injury or death. Index no. Part number description dvd32 dvd36 dvd42 dvd48 1 r-7654 r-7654 r-7654 r-7654 flue insulation 2 17425 17425 17425 17425 flue insulation retainer 3 r-7566 r-7566 r-7566 r-7566...

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    23552-1-0607 page 46 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 15 15 30 33 34 35 31 44 45 41b 36 32 39 40b 48 50 37b 38 51 49 39 32 43 42 30 33 34 35 41a 31 36 37a 38 52 40a 52 22 23 24 26 27 22 25 26 29 28 14 13 13 13 13 8 9 10 11 12 16 19 20 21 17 18 direct ignition burner assembly millivolt burner assembly 5 piece log as...

  • Page 47

    23552-1-0607 page 47 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...

  • Page 48

    23552-1-0607 page 48 110 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 49

    23552-1-0607 page 49 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 ...

  • Page 50

    23552-1-0607 page 50 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...

  • Page 51

    23552-1-0607 page 51 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 or...

  • Page 52: Www.Empirecomfort.Com

    23552-1-0607 page 52 service notes empire comfort systems, inc. 918 freeburg ave. Belleville, il 62220 ph: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 fax: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 info@empirecomfort.Com www.Empirecomfort.Com.