Empire Comfort Systems DVCX36FP3-3 Manuel D'instructions page 2

GAS INPUT FOR DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE
CONVERTED TO PROPANE GAS:
• DVCX36FP3 - 34,000 BTU per hour
• DVCX42FP3 - 36,000 BTU per hour
The direct vent gas fireplace when converted to Propane
Gas will have a manifold pressure approximately 10.0"
w.c. (2.49 kPa) at the valve outlet with the inlet pressure to
the valve from a minimum of 10.8" w.c. (2.68 kPa) for the
purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 14.0" w.c.
(3.48 kPa).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONVERSION
1. If the fireplace is installed, turn OFF gas and electric
supply to fireplace before making gas conversion.
2. Remove bottom panel, grasp panel, lift and pull forward.
3. Release two glass frame spring clamps at bottom of
firebox.
4. Remove glass frame assembly.
5. Remove logs from burner assembly.
6. If applicable, remove logs and liners.
7. Remove (2) 10 x 1/2" screws from rear log support.
Remove log support.
8. Remove four (4) 10 x 1/2" screws from each burner
(2). Grasp each burner assembly (2), lift and pull to the
right to remove burner assembly.
9. Use a 3/8" and 1/2" wrench to remove burner orifices.
10. Remove Natural Gas main burner orifices from orifice
fittings.
11. Install Propane Gas main burner orifice into orifice fitting:
for DVCX36 use orifice MARKED 58 for the FRONT
and 1.45 mm for the REAR
for DVCX42 use orfice MARKED 57 for the FRONT
and 1.45 mm for the REAR
12. Pull upward on pilot hood to remove and gain access
to pilot injector orifice.
13. Remove Natural Gas pilot injector orifice from pilot
burner with 5/32" hex (Allen) wrench.
14. Insert Appropriate Propane Gas pilot injector
orifice into pilot burner using the 5/32" hex wrench.
15. Re-install pilot hood to pilot assembly. Push downward
to snap in place.
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16. Convert the gas valve as instructed in S.I.T. Propane
17. Adjust air shutter setting to FULL Open on all models.
18. Align each burner assembly with the air shutter as you
19. Attach each burner assembly (2) with four (4) 10 x 1/2"
20. Attach rear log support with (2) 10 x 1/2" screws from
21. The converted fireplace must be connected to a supply
22. Refer to Liner, Log and Ember Placement in your
23. The fireplace must be checked to ensure it is operating
24. Replace glass frame onto firebox.
25. Secure the two glass frame spring clamps at bottom of
26. Replace bottom panel.
27. Gas conversion is completed.
The main burner flame and pilot burner flame must be
checked for proper flame characteristics, as outlined in the
Installation Instructions and Owner's Manual.
VERIFYING INPUT RATE OF CONVERTED FIREPLACE
The input of the fireplace must be checked as follows:
1. Turn off all other gas appliances. Clock the gas meter
2. 3600 ÷ time (in seconds) = cu. Ft. per hour.
3. Then cu. Ft. per hour x heating value of gas = input
If fireplace is not installed or warranty card has not been
returned to Empire Comfort Systems, Inc., check off type
of gas converted to on card. Also, indicate conversion by
adding "Conv." behind type of gas.
Empire Comfort Systems Inc.
Belleville, IL
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.com
Gas Valve Conversion Kit.
place them into the original position in firebox.
screws from Step 8.
Step 7.
of the conversion gas and checked for leaks at all
connections.
Installation Instructions.
at the correct pressure of 10.0" w.c.
firebox to secure glass door assembly.
and determine the number of seconds required to
consume one cubic foot of gas.
rate (Btuh). On installation without gas meters, check
manifold for proper pressure.
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