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Empire DVL25FP32N-2 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Summary of DVL25FP32N-2

  • Page 1

    Page 1 installation instructions and owner’s manual loft fireplace direct vent gas fireplace model series dvl25fp32(n,p)-2 dvl33fp32(n,p)-2 dvl25fp72(n,p)-2 dvl33fp72(n,p)-2 ul file no. Mh45034 gas-fired — do not store or use gasoline or other flam- mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this o...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    30369-4-1013 page 2 table of contents important safety information ..............................................................................................3 safety information for users of lp gas .............................................................................4 introduction .........

  • Page 3

    30369-4-1013 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. Danger: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Warning: indic...

  • Page 4

    30369-4-1013 page 4 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 dete...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    30369-4-1013 page 5 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 ga...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    30369-4-1013 page 6 specifications dvl25fp(3,7)2l models lp nat input btu/hr maximum 19,000 18,000 btu/hr minimum 15,000 13,000 kwh (maximum) 5.6 5.3 (minimum) 4.5 3.9 orifice #55 (.052) 2.10mm air shutter opening 1/4” closed dvl33fp(3,7)2l models lp nat input btu/hr maximum 23,000 23,000 btu/hr min...

  • Page 7: Fireplace Dimensions

    30369-4-1013 page 7 fireplace dimensions 2 3/8” k i g f j 5 7/8” intake 6 5/8” dia. Flue 4” dia. A e d b f 1 5/8” h c 2 3/8” l o m n figure 1 when planning a fireplace installation, it’s necessary to deter- mine: • the vent system configuration to be used. • gas supply piping. • whether optional acc...

  • Page 8: Clearances

    30369-4-1013 page 8 clearances combustible framing allowed 12" min. Clearance to combustibles required non-combustible finishing materials only non-combustible support header recommended framing brackets secure unit with two screws through each framing bracket combustible material no greeting cards,...

  • Page 9: Locating Fireplace

    30369-4-1013 page 9 figure 6 note: island (c) and room divider (d) installation is possible as long as the horizontal portion of the vent system (h) does not exceed 20 feet with a minimum vertical run of 8 feet. See details in venting section. When you install your direct vent fireplace in (d) room ...

  • Page 10: Gas Supply

    30369-4-1013 page 10 figure 7 the gas pipeline can be brought in through the right or left side of the appliance. The fireplace has a flexline with shutoff valve attached to the right side of the valve when facing the unit. See figures 7 and 8. Consult the current national fuel gas code, ansi z223.1...

  • Page 11: Installation

    30369-4-1013 page 11 installation figure 9b to begin, remove the glass door by releasing the 2 spring latches at the top, and 2 spring latches at the bottom of the door frame. Check to make sure there is no hidden damage to the unit. Take a moment to plan out the gas, venting and electrical route. I...

  • Page 12: Installation (Continued)

    30369-4-1013 page 12 installation (continued) 7. Prior to installing the fireplace, hand bend the two (2) top framing spacers into triangles as shown in figure 10. To at- tach the outer leg of the standoffs, remove one (1) screw from the front of the outer top flange of the fireplace, then re-instal...

  • Page 13: Installation (Continued)

    30369-4-1013 page 13 vertical, 90° elbow to horizontal out the wall (requires 24” vertical rise) figure 13 90º elbow “a” pipe length vent cap wall firestop/ thimble “c” “b” "a" "b" "c" 6" 11 1/4" to 12 3/4" (286 mm to 324 mm) 4 3/4" to 6 1/4" (121 mm to 159 mm) 9" 14 1/4" to 15 3/4" (362 mm to 400 m...

  • Page 14: Vent Systems

    30369-4-1013 page 14 the following vent systems are acceptable for use with the dvl(25,33)fp series fireplaces: simpson duravent® gs 4" - 6 ⅝", refer to page 23. American metal products 4" - 6 ⅝" selkirk direct-temp® 4" - 6 ⅝" security secure vent® 4" - 6 ⅝" excel dv venting 4” - 6 ⅝” empire horizon...

  • Page 15: Vertical Termination

    30369-4-1013 page 15 vertical through the roof applications the gas fireplace has been approved for: a) vertical installations up to 40 feet in height (bottom of fireplace to cap). B) two sets of 45 degree elbow offsets (bends in flexvent) within the vertical installation. From 0 to a maximum of 8 f...

  • Page 16: Venting Fireplace - Top

    30369-4-1013 page 16 to use the vent graph (figure 17) 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 17

    30369-4-1013 page 17 see graph for permissible “h” and “v” dimensions firestop at ceiling level figure 19 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 an...

  • Page 18

    30369-4-1013 page 18 see chart for permissible “h” and “v” dimensions a center of elbow straight out (minimum) 10” (254mm) c b v c b h 11” (279mm) bott om of fireplac e 2 foot min. Vertical pipe vent cap 9” (229mm) minimum to side wall figure 22 figure 23 fireplace series hard elbow dimensions "a" "...

  • Page 19: Examples - Top Vent Run

    30369-4-1013 page 19 figure 24 figure 25 figure 26 examples - top vent run 24” minimum clearance to combustibles 24” h2 h1 v1 example h2= 2ft 2 - (90° + 90°)= 6ft h= 8ft v= 15ft 3 ft (914 mm) h3- 1 ft (305mm) = 4 ft (122mm) 6 ft (1.83m) 21 ft (6.4m) 10 ft (3m) v =21ft (6.4m) 2’ min. Vertical pipe ex...

  • Page 20: Termination Clearances

    30369-4-1013 page 20 termination clearance for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. Vertical sidewall installations important! Minimum clearance between vent pipes and combustible materials is three (3") (76 mm) on top, and (1") (25 mm) on bottom and sides. Important! When vent t...

  • Page 21: Vent Clearances

    30369-4-1013 page 21 figure 28 a = *clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony [*12 inches (305 mm) minimum] b = clearance to window or door that may be opened [*12 inches (305 mm) minimum for appliances hr (30 kw) c = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (305 mm) re...

  • Page 22: Vent System Identification

    30369-4-1013 page 22 pipe length wall strap ceiling fire stop 90° elbow 90° elbow or 45° elbow wall thimble horizontal termination (maximum of two 90 elbows vertical termination (maximum of three 90 elbows) storm collar roof flashing installing vent components (figure 29) begin the vent system insta...

  • Page 23: Framing And Finishing

    30369-4-1013 page 23 framing and finishing installing support brackets (figure 30) 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 abo...

  • Page 24

    30369-4-1013 page 24 figure 34 see vertical termination pages 27 & 28. Figure 33 framing and finishing (continued) vertical firestops (figures 32, 33 and 34) vertical runs of this system which pass through ceilings require the use of one (1) ceiling firestop at the hole in each ceiling through which...

  • Page 25: Horizontal Termination

    30369-4-1013 page 25 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...

  • Page 26: Vertical Termination

    30369-4-1013 page 26 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 27

    30369-4-1013 page 27 installation of vertical inlet baffle the vertical inlet baffle is to be used only in a completely vertical vent installation. The vertical inlet baffle can be used when the vertical vent rise is between 10 feet and 40 feet. To maintain the yellow flame in the main burner, purch...

  • Page 28

    30369-4-1013 page 28 alternate on/off switch installation wiring the fireplace notice: electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician. Caution disconnect remote controls if you are absent for extended time periods. This will prevent ac- cidental fireplace operation. Installation of al...

  • Page 29

    30369-4-1013 page 29 surround panel installation installing the surrounds follow the assembly instructions for surround panels packed with each surround panel kit. Surround assembly engage side panel magnets to side flanges on insert (back side) note: install surround assembly so that the rear flang...

  • Page 30

    30369-4-1013 page 30 optional blower accessory information the appliance, when installed must be electrically con- nected and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the current csa c22.1 canadian electrical code. U.S. Installations, follow local codes and the...

  • Page 31

    30369-4-1013 page 31 optional decorative glass placement warning: failure to position the parts in accordance with the diagrams and instructions below or failure to use only parts specifically approved for use with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Note: the dvl fireplace...

  • Page 32: Operating Instructions

    30369-4-1013 page 32 operating instructions 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 “of...

  • Page 33

    30369-4-1013 page 33 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 34: Standing Pilot Wiring

    30369-4-1013 page 34 optional wall switch position the wall switch in the desired position on a wall. Run a maximum of 25 feet (7.8m) or less length of 18 a.W.G. Minimum wire and connect it to the fireplace valve pigtails. Warning do not connect the 110-120 vac to the wall switch or the control valv...

  • Page 35

    30369-4-1013 page 35 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 ...

  • Page 36

    30369-4-1013 page 36 ipi electronic system operating instructions 5.25 vdc electronic control valve the electronic control valve system includes the ability to switch the pilot from a standing pilot mode to an intermittent pilot mode. • ipi mode - in the intermittent pilot mode, when the unit is tur...

  • Page 37

    30369-4-1013 page 37 ipi electronic system wiring diagram if any of the original wire as supplied with this unit must be replaced, it must be replaced with equivalent gauge and temperature rated wire. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate and may be instal...

  • Page 38

    30369-4-1013 page 38 to turn off gas to fireplace gas cock 1. Stop! Read the safety information above. 2. Turn off electric power to the appliance. 3. Remove front surround panel assembly or bottom louver if included. 4. Turn gas cock counterclockwise to “on” position. 5. Wait ten (10) minutes to cl...

  • Page 39

    30369-4-1013 page 39 intermittent pilot control system troubleshooting brief description of the components the gas valve is fitted with a manual hi/lo knob to allow for man- ual modulation of the gas outlet pressure to the appliance burner. The controls are designed to be used with either lpg or nat...

  • Page 40

    30369-4-1013 page 40 intermittent pilot control system troubleshooting 1 if the dfc giving signal lock out: the board should be unlocked to reinitiate a pilot flame ignition (for the correct unlock sequence refer to the dfc use and installation instructions). Is the dfc board in lock out? 1. Verify ...

  • Page 41

    30369-4-1013 page 41 intermittent pilot control system troubleshooting 2 main burner lights when the pilot only should light. Pilot holds the flame?. Main burner ignites? Main burner remains on 1. Replace dfc board. 2. Replace the gas valve. 1. Verify the pilot flame fully engulfs the tip of the sen...

  • Page 42: Maintenance And Service

    30369-4-1013 page 42 maintenance and service although the frequency of servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, you should have a qualified service technician perform an appliance checkup at the beginning of each heating season. Specific guidelines regarding each ap...

  • Page 43: Accessories

    30369-4-1013 page 43 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. Fbb8 blower 37...

  • Page 44: Parts View

    30369-4-1013 page 44 index no. Part no. Description dvl25fp32(n,p) dvl33fp32(n,p) dvl25fp72(n,p) dvl33fp72(n,p) 1 28076 28076 28076 28076 top standoff 2 r7566 r7566 r7566 r7566 inlet vent adaptor 3 r7573 r7573 r7573 r7573 inlet vent gasket 4 17155 17155 17155 17155 flue outlet assembly 5 m163 m163 m...

  • Page 45: Parts List

    30369-4-1013 page 45 parts list use only manufacturer’s replacement parts. Use of any other parts could cause injury or death. 10 r3490 r3490 r3490 r3490 junction box 11 27730 27730 27730 27730 junction box mounting bracket 12 r7571 r7571 r7571 r7571 3/8” romex connector 13 27666 27691 27666 27691 l...

  • Page 46: How to Order Repair Parts

    30369-4-1013 page 46 to order parts under warranty, please contact your local empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.Empirecomfort. Com. To provide warranty service, your dealer will need your name and address, purchase date and serial number, and the nature of the problem with the unit. To or...

  • Page 47: Warranty Terms

    30369-4-1013 page 47 empire comfort systems inc. Warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods speci- fied below. Hearth products must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and operated safely, in accordance with the instru...

  • Page 48: Empire

    30369-4-1013 page 48 empire empire comfort systems empire comfort systems inc. 918 freeburg ave. Belleville, il 62220 if you have a general question about our products, please e-mail us at info@empirecomfort.Com. If you have a service or repair question, please contact your dealer. Www.Empirecomfort...