WARNING: If the information in these instructions are 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 flamma-
ble 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.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured home (USA
only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by
state or local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use with other gases, unless a
certified kit is used.
WARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, this product could expose you to
substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which
can cause death or serious illness.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Important Safety Information .................................................................................................3
Safety Information for Users of LP Gas .................................................................................4
Insert Parts View ..................................................................................................................24
Insert Parts List .....................................................................................................................25
How to Order Repair Parts ...................................................................................................26
Service Notes .................................................................................................................. 26-27
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Before enclosing the vent pipe assembly, operate the appliance to ensure it is venting properly.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT GLASS FRONT PANEL INSTALLED
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperatures and should stay away
to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
• Adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and
proper operation should be maintained.
• This appliance must not share or be connected to a flue
serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
• 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 must be replaced prior to operating
the appliance. Work should be done by a qualified
service person.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Vent cap is hot while fireplace is in operation.
• Installation and repair should be done by a
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. The appliance
should be inspected before use and at least annually
by a qualified service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It is imperative
that control compartments, burners and circulating
air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
• Keep the area around your appliance clear of
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapor and liquids.
• Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood,
coal, paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this appli
ance.
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not
be obstructed in any way.
• DO keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible material, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
• DO examine venting system periodically and replace
damaged parts.
• DO make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners.
Clean and replace damaged parts.
• CAUTION: The glass used in your fireplace insert is
ceramic glass. If the glass is cracked or damaged in
any way, it should be replaced only with a complete
glass frame assembly from Empire. See parts list on
Page 25 for ordering.
• DO NOT use this fireplace insert if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the heater and to replace any
part of the control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
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• DO NOT put anything around the fireplace insert
that will obstruct the flow of ventilation air.
• Maintain clearances in accordance with local
installation codes and the requirements of the gas
supplier.
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• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
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 precau
tions which can protect both you and your family from an
accident. Read them carefully now, then review them point
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!
• Do not operate electric switches, light matches, use your phone.
Do not do anything that could ignite the gas.
• Get everyone out of the building, vehicle, trailer, or area. Do
that IMMEDIATELY.
• Close all gas tank or cylinder supply valves.
• LP-Gas is heavier than air and may settle in low areas such as
basements. When you have reason to suspect a gas leak, keep
out of basements and other low areas. Stay out until firefighters
declare them to be safe.
NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE
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 gas odor. People may not smell the gas odor
or their minds are on something else. Thinking about smelling a
gas odor can make it easier to smell.
The odorant in LP-Gas is colorless, and it can fade under some
circumstances. For example, if there is an underground leak, the
movement of the gas through soil can filter the odorant. Odorants
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. If, after read
ing the following information, you feel you still need more
information, please contact your gas supplier.
• Use your neighbor’s phone and call a trained LP-Gas service
person and the fire department. Even though you may not
continue to smell gas, do not turn on the gas again. Do not
re-enter the building, vehicle, trailer, or area.
• Finally, let the service man and firefighters check for escaped
gas. Have them air out the area before you return. Properly
trained LP-Gas service people should repair the leak, then
check and relight the gas appliance for you.
in LP-Gas also are subject to oxidation. This fading can occur if
there is rust inside the storage tank or in iron gas pipes.
The odorant in escaped gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into walls,
masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room. That will take
some of the odorant out of the gas, reducing its odor intensity.
LP-Gas may stratify in a closed area, and the odor intensity could
vary at different levels. Since it is heavier than air, there may be
more odor at lower levels. Always be sensitive to the slightest gas
odor. If you detect any odor, treat it as a serious leak. Immediately
go into action as instructed earlier.
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SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER
• Learn to recognize the odor of LP-Gas. Your local LP-Gas
Dealer can give you a “Scratch and Sniff” pamphlet. Use it to
find out what the propane odor smells like. If you suspect that
your LP-Gas has a weak or abnormal odor, call your LP-Gas
Dealer.
• If you are not qualified, do not light pilot lights, perform service,
or make adjustments to appliances on the LP-Gas system. If
you are qualified, consciously think about the odor of LP-Gas
prior to and while lighting pilot lights or performing service
or making adjustments.
• Sometimes a basement or a closed-up house has a musty smell
that can cover up the LP-Gas odor. Do not try to light pilot
lights, perform service, or make adjustments in an area where
the conditions are such that you may not detect the odor if
there has been a leak of LP-Gas.
• Odor fade, due to oxidation by rust or adsorption on walls of
new cylinders and tanks, is possible. Therefore, people should
be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or cylinders
are placed in service. Odor fade can occur in new tanks, or
reinstalled old tanks, if they are filled and allowed to set too
long before refilling. Cylinders and tanks which have been
out of service for a time may develop internal rust which will
cause odor fade. If such conditions are suspected to exist, a
periodic sniff test of the gas is advisable. If you have any
question about the gas odor, call your
periodic sniff test of the LP-Gas is a good safety measure
under any condition.
• If, at any time, you do not smell the LP-Gas odorant and you
think you should, assume you have a leak. Then take the same
immediate action recommended above for the occasion when
you do detect the odorized LP-Gas.
• If you experience a complete “gas out,” (the container is under
no vapor pressure), turn the tank valve off immediately. If the
container valve is left on, the container may draw in some air
through openings such as pilot light orifices. If this occurs,
some new internal rusting could occur. If the valve is left
open, then treat the container as a new tank. Always be sure
your container is under vapor pressure by turning it off at the
container before it goes completely empty or having it refilled
before it is completely empty.
LP-Gas dealer. A
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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 heater 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 with solid fuels.
Appliance Certification
This fireplace is design certified in accordance with American
National Standard/CSA Standard ANSI Z.21-88/CSA 2.33 and by
Underwriters Laboratories as a Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater
and shall be installed according to these instructions.
Consult your local building code agency, prior to installation,
to ensure compliance with local codes-including permits and
inspections.
The fireplace insert, when installed, must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes or, in absence of local codes, with
the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electric
code, CSA C22.1, if an external electrical source is utilized.
These models may be installed in a bedroom or bed-sitting room
in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment
or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be
performed only by a qualified agency. The term “qualified agency”
means any individual, firm, corporation or company which either in
person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible
for (a) the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) the
connection, installation, repair or servicing of equipment, who is
experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions required
and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by
a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54* Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, or CSA B149.1
in Canada. *Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 11
West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10036.
Warning: ANY CHANGE TO THIS FIREPLACE OR ITS
CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Improper installation or use of the fireplace can cause
serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosions, or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as
shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown on
the rating plate is the responsibility of the person and company
making the change.
Important
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial
Number and type of gas.
High Altitude
When installing this unit at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the
United States) it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by
changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. Generally,
input should be reduced 4 percent for each 1000 feet above sea
level. However, if the heating value of the gas has been reduced,
this general rule may not apply. Check with local gas utility for
proper orifice size identification.
Canadian High Altitude
Altitude: 0-4500 feet (0-1370 m)
When installing this unit at an elevation above 4500 feet (in Canada),
check with local authorities.
Consult your local gas utility for assistance in determining the
proper orifice for location.
Preparation
This direct vent gas fireplace insert and its components are tested
and safe when installed in accordance with this Installation Manual.
Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment, specifically
check glass condition. Do not install unit with damaged, incomplete,
or substitute parts. Read all instructions before starting installation
and follow these instructions carefully during installation to insure
maximum benefit and safety. Failure to follow them will void your
warranty and may present a fire hazard.
The warranty will be voided by, and the warranter disclaims any
responsibility for the following actions:
• Installation of any damaged fireplace insert or vent system
component.
• Modification of the fireplace insert or direct vent system.
• Installation other than as instructed by Empire Comfort Systems,
Inc.
• Improper positioning of the logs or glass door assembly.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not manufactured
or approved by manufacturer.
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SPECIFICATIONS
DV25IN33L MODELSLPNat
Input Btu/hr Maximum25,00025,000
Btu/hr Minimum17,00017,000
KWH (Maximum)7.307.30
(Minimum)5.005.00
Orifice#53 (0.0596)#42 (0.0935)
Air Shutter OpeningFull Open1/8”
DV33IN33L MODELS
Input Btu/hr Maximum33,00033,000
Btu/hr Minimum25,00025,000
KWH (Maximum)9.579.57
(Minimum)7.306.67
Orifice
Air Shutter OpeningFull Open3/16”
DV35IN33L MODELS
Input Btu/hr Maximum35,00035,000
Minimum27,00025,000
KWH (Maximum)10.1510.15
(Minimum)7.837.30
Orifice#50 (0.070)#33 (0.113)
Air Shutter OpeningFull Open3/16”
LPNat
#51 (0.067)#34 (0.111)
LPNat
Remote Control
Accessories
FRBCMillivolt Battery Remote ON/OFF
FRBTCMillivolt Battery Remote T-Stat
TMVMillivolt WIRELESS Wall Thermostat
TRWMillivolt Reed Switch Wall Thermostat
Surround KitsDescription
S256BL6” Wide, black for use on DV25IN models
S336BL6” Wide, black for use on DV33IN models
S356BL6” Wide, black for use on DV35IN models
SC256BL6” Wide, black for use on DV25IN models
SC336BL6” Wide, black for use on DV33IN models
SC356BL6” Wide, black for use on DV35IN models
Description
Contemporary
Traditional Cast Iron
Venting KitsDescriptionContents
DVKIVertical Vent Kit - 17 1/2’ One piece of 35’ FlexVent (split for 17 1/2’ vent run), Round Cap, Flashing,
connectors, and clamps.
Recommended when installing to an existing round fireplace chimney pipe.
DVVK3FVVertical Vent Kit - 25’Two pieces of 25’ FlexVent, Rectangle Cap, Flashing, connectors, and clamps
Recommended when installing to a square or rectangular clay flue.
DVK35Vent Extension Kit35’ flex vent extension section with 2 connectors and 4 clamps
Note: When installing vent caps, special locally made flashings may be required to properly seal the vent system to the existing
chimney termination.
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FIREPLACE INSERT DIMENSIONS
A
D
C
B
When planning a fireplace insert installation, it’s necessary to
determine:
• The vent system configuration to be used.
• Gas supply piping.
• Whether optional accessories - devices such as a wall switch
or remote control - are desired.
• Electrical supply requirements for blower.
• Proper opening size of fireplace required for installation of
*Note: If the fireplace lintel is wider than 8” (203mm), the
height of the fireplace opening must be increased a few inches to
allow for a gradual offset in the exhaust and/or intake vent pipes.
DEPTH
C
REAR WIDTH
D
Figure 2
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MANTLE AND TRIM CLEARANCES
COMBUSTIBLE
MANTEL/TRIM
AREA
12”
10”
1 3/4”
23”
11
”
8”
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO PERPENDICULAR
COMBUSTIBLE SIDE-WALL
(FROM EDGE
OF DOOR FRAME)
Figure 3
Figure 4
Combustible Material
No greeting cards, stockings or ornamentation of any type
should be placed on or attached to the fireplace. The flow of heat
can ignite combustibles.
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GAS SUPPLY
GAS FLEX LINE WITH
SHUTOFF VALVE
(PROVIDED)
FRONT OF
INSERT
RIGHT SIDE OF INSERT
The gas pipeline can be brought in through the right or left side of
the appliance. The insert has a Flexline with shutoff valve located
on the right side when facing the unit. See Figures 5 and 6. Consult
the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 CAN/CGA-B149
(.1 or .2) installation code.
Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter
Pipe LengthSchedule 40 Pipe
Inside Diameter
Nat.L.P.Nat.L.P.
0-10ft
0-3m
11-40ft
4-12m
41-100ft
13-30m
101-150ft
31-46m
1/2"
12.7mm
1/2"
12.7mm
1/2"
12.7mm
3/4"
19mm
3/8"
9.5mm
1/2"
12.7mm
1/2"
12.7mm
1/2"
12.7mm
Tubing, Type L
Outside Diameter
1/2"
12.7mm
5/8"
15.9mm
3/4"
19mm
7/8"
22.2mm
3/8"
9.5mm
1/2"
12.7mm
1/2"
12.7mm
3/4"
1.9 mm
Note: Never use plastic pipe. Check to confirm whether your
local codes allow copper tubing or galvanized.
Note: Since some municipalities have additional local codes, it is
always best to consult your local authority and installation code.
The use of the following gas connectors is recommended:
— ANS Z21.24 Appliance Connectors of Corrugated Metal Tubing
and Fittings.
— ANS Z21.45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of
Other Than All-Metal Construction
The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority
having jurisdiction. The state of Massachusetts requires that a flexible
appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length.
Figure 5
Installing the Main Gas Cock
Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock.
A manual main gas cock should be located in the vicinity of the
unit. Where none exists, or where its size or location is not adequate, contact your local authorized installer for installation or
relocation.
Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant
to the action of liquefied petroleum gases. The gas lines must be
checked for leaks by the installer. This should be done with a soap
solution watching for bubbles on all exposed connections, and if
unexposed, a pressure test should be made.
Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks. Appliance must
be disconnected from piping at inlet of control valve and pipe
capped or plugged for pressure test. Never pressure test with
appliance connected; control valve will sustain damage!
NOTE: The millivolt gas controls are equipped with a captured
screw type pressure test point, therefore it is not necessary to provide
a 1/8" test point up stream of the control.
When using copper or flex connector use only approved fittings.
The appliance and it’s individual shut off valve must be disconnected
from supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system
at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system
by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psig (3.5kPa).
Attention! If one of the procedures results in pressures in excess
of 1/2 psig (14" w.c.) (3.5 kPa) on the fireplace gas valve, it will
result in a hazardous condition.
Checking Manifold Pressures
Both Propane and Natural gas valves have a built-in pressure
regulator in the gas valve. Natural gas models will have a manifold
pressure of approximately 3.5" w.c. (.871kPa) at the valve outlet
with the inlet pressure to the valve from a minimum of 4.5" w.c.
(1.120kPa) for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of
14.0" w.c. (3.484kPa). Propane gas models will have a manifold
pressure approximately 10.0" w.c. (2.49kPa) at the valve outlet
with the inlet pressure to the valve from a minimum of 10.8" w.c.
(2.68kPa) for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of
14.0" w.c. (3.484kPa).
Gas Supply Pressure (inches w.c.)
MinimumNormalMaximum
Natural Gas4.5"7.0"14.0"
LP (Propane)
Natural Gas3.5"
LP (Propane)
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10.8"11.0"14.0"
Manifold Pressure (inches w.c.)
Normal (HI)
10.0"
Figure 6
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