Empire Comfort Systems DVCD36FP30P-4, DVCD32FP30N-4, DVCD42FP30N-4, DVCD42FP30P-4, DVCD32FP31N-4 Homeowner's Manual

HOMEOWNER’S MANUAL

39669

INSTALLER:

Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER:

Retain this manual for future reference.

WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death, or
property damage.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other

ammable 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.

• Leave the building immediately.

• 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 re department.

— Installation and service must be

performed by a qualied installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

DIRECT VENT

ZERO CLEARANCE GAS

FIREPLACE HEATER SERIES:

MILLIVOLT (MV)

DVCD(32,36,42)FP3(0,1)(N,P)-4

INTERMITTENT PILOT (IP)

DVCD(32,36,42)FP7(0,1)(N,P)-4

This appliance may be installed in an

aftermarket, permanently located,

manufactured home (USA only) or mobile
home, where not prohibited by 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 certied kit is used.

DANGER

HOT GLASS

CAUSE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH

UNTIL COOLED.

NEVER

A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall
be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.

ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

WILL

GLASS

GAS-FIRED

UL FILE NO. MH30033

This replace is design
certied in accordance
with American National
Standard/CSA Standard
ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33
and by Underwriters
Laboratories as a Direct
Vent Gas Fireplace
Heater and shall be
installed according to
these instructions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

Combustible Material .................................................................................................................................. 2

Homeowner Reference Information ............................................................................................................ 2

Millivolt Standing Pilot Lighting Instructions (30) Series ............................................................................. 3

Millivolt Operating Instructions (30 Series) ................................................................................................. 4

Intermittent Pilot Lighting Instructions (FP7 Series) ................................................................................... 5

IPI Electronic System Operating Instructions (70 Series) ........................................................................... 6

Seasonal Shutdown .................................................................................................................................... 7

Maintenance And Service ......................................................................................................................8 - 9

Important Safety Information .................................................................................................................... 10

Annual Fireplace Inspection Checklist .......................................................................................................11

Safety Information For Users Of Propane Gas ......................................................................................... 12

Requirements For Massachusetts ............................................................................................................ 13

Warranty ................................................................................................................................................... 14

Appliance Service History ......................................................................................................................... 15

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL

WARNING

Do not attach combustible material above your replace. This
is a re hazard. No greeting card, stockings or ornamentation of
any type should be placed on or attached to the replace. This
is a heating appliance. The ow of heat can ignite combustibles.

Figure 1

GENERIC MODEL SHOWN

Installing a television above a replace has become increasingly
popular; however, the areas above any replace gets hot and most
TV manufacturers recommend against placing their products near
a heat source.

If you install a television above this replace insert, Empire Comfort
Systems accepts no responsibility for damage or injuries. Follow
the television manufacturers installation instructions, including
any recommendations regarding proximity to heat sources.

If your have a TV above your replace turn off the replace and
let it cool completely before servicing or touching any buttons on
the TV.

Television Considerations

HOMEOWNER REFERENCE INFORMATION

We recommend that you record the following information about your replace.

Model Number: _____________________________ Date purchased: ________________________

Serial Number: _____________________________ Location of replace: _____________________

Dealer Name: ______________________________ Dealer Phone: _________________________

Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________

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THERMOCOUPLE

ELECTRODE

PILOT

THERMOPILE

MILLIVOLT STANDING PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS (30 SERIES)

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING

If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a re or explosion may result causing

property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.

When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.

B. Before lighting smell all around the appliance area for

gas. Be sure to smell next to the oor because some
gas is heavier than air and will settle on the oor.

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
re department.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

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. Remove barrier screen.

5. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise
to "OFF."

NOTE: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless

knob is pushed in slightly. Do not force.

6. Wait ten minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas,

including near the oor. If you then smell gas, STOP!
Follow "B" in the safety information above. If you do not
smell gas, go to the next step.

7. Find pilot - Follow metal tube from gas control. The

pilot is behind the burner on the right side.

8. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to

"PILOT."

C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control

knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in
or turn by hand, don't try to repair it; call a qualied
service technician. Force or attempted repair may
result in a re or explosion.

D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under

water. Immediately call a qualied service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control which has
been under water.

9. Push in control knob all the way and hold in. Repeatedly
push the piezo ignitor button until the pilot is lit. Continue
to hold the control knob in the for about one minute
after the pilot is lit. Release knob, and it will pop back
up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 5
through 9.

• If the control knob does not pop up when released,

STOP and IMMEDIATELY call a qualied service
technician or gas supplier.

• If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn

the gas control knob to "OFF" and call your service
technician or gas supplier.

10. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to
"ON."

11. Replace barrier screen.

12. Turn on all electric power to the appliance (if applicable).

13. Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to desired setting.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO FIREPLACE

1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if
service is to be performed (if applicable).

2. Remove barrier screen.

3. Set REMOTE/OFF/ON switch to OFF.

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4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise to “OFF.” Do not force.

5. Replace barrier screen.

MILLIVOLT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (30 SERIES)

MILLIVOLT SYSTEM

The standing pilot burns continuously even when the main
burner is OFF.

1. Follow the SAFETY and LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS for
standing pilot controls found in this manual and on labels
found in the control area.

2. During the operating season, leave the control valve knob in
the “ON” position. This will allow the pilot ame to remain lit.
Turn the burner ame on or off with the replace REMOTE/
OFF/ON switch, wall switch or remote controls.

NOTE: The gas control valve allows you to increase or decrease
the height of the main burner ame. The control valve has a
pressure regulator with a knob as shown in Figure 2. Rotate the
knob counterclockwise to “HI” to increase the ame height and
clockwise to “LO” to decrease the ame height.

3. When the heating season ends, turn the REMOTE/OFF/ON
switch to “OFF” and the control valve to “OFF”. The system,
including the pilot light, will be shut down.

Figure 2

NOTE: If batteries fail in the remote, and immediate heat is

desired, turn the REMOTE/OFF/ON switch from the REMOTE
position to the ON position.

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INTERMITTENT PILOT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS (FP7 SERIES)

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING

If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a re or explosion may result causing

property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

A. This appliance has a pilot which can be lighted with the

manual on/off switch, a remote control, or by switching the
receiver switch to the “ON” position. When lighting the pilot,
follow these instructions exactly.

B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for

gas. Be sure to smell next to the oor because some gas is
heavier than air and will settle on the oor.

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 can not reach your gas
supplier, call the re department.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

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 shut-off counterclockwise to “On” position.

5. Wait ten minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas,
including near the oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in
the safety information above on this page. If you do not smell
gas, go to the next step.

6. Turn ON electric power to the appliance.

7. Find pilot - Follow metal tube from gas control. The pilot is
behind the burner on the right side.

8. Turn main ame to on. If the pilot does not light within 60
seconds, stop and go to Step 5.

C. Use only the remote control or manual remote receiver

switch to operate the gas valve. Never use tools. If valve
does not operate, don’t try to repair it, call a qualied ser­vice technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a
re or explosion.

D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.

Immediately call a qualied service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.

9. Refer to remote control instructions for detailed information,
control features, and operation. Note: There is a CPI/IPI
switch that allows for a continuous standing pilot mode or an
intermittent pilot mode. See appliance manual for location
of this switch. If the pilot or burner does not stay lit (in the
standing pilot mode), stop and immediately call a qualied
service technician or gas supplier.

10. If the burner or pilot does not operate properly after several
tries, turn the gas shut-off clockwise to “OFF” and
call your service technician or gas supplier.

11. Replace the front surround assembly or close bottom louver
assembly.

12. Operation of the gas valve is controlled by a manual on/
off switch or a hand held remote control. Refer to remote
instructions for detailed operation information.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO FIREPLACE

1. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be
performed (if applicable).

2. Gain access to control compartment. Remove surround
panel assembly if necessary.

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GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE

3. Locate On/Off gas shut-off and turn clockwise to
“OFF”. Do not force.

4. Close bottom louver assembly, if included.