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Superior ® Outdoor Vent-Free Gas Fireplace ® Models P/N 127042-01 Rev B 12/2015 VRE3036ZMN VRE3036ZMP Report No. F11 -026 VRE3042ZMN VRE3042ZMP P127042-01 Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l’appareil. INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Thank you for your purchase. We appreciate your TABLE OF CONTENTS business! Safety..................... 2 Please carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. Pay Local Codes ................... 4 special attention to all warnings and safety information. Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ....4 Following these safety, care, and operation instructions will help Product Features................
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SAFETY Continued 4. This fireplace shall be used only outdoors in a well ventilated space Fireplace front and screen become very hot when and shall not be used in a building, garage or any other enclosed running fireplace. Keep children and adults away area.
LOCAL CODES COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the ab- These appliances are approved for installation in the US state of sence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Massachusetts if the following additional requirements are met: Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 36" AND 42" MODELS Note: If only one dimension is shown, the dimension is the same for both 36" and 42" models. Fireplace Top View Left Side View Right Side View Front View Figure 1 - Fireplace Dimensions (36" and 42" Models) 127042-01_B Superiorfireplaces.US.com...
INSTALLATION OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT: Make sure fireplace is level. If fireplace is not level, log set will not work properly. Must conform to one of the following conditions: • With walls on all sides, but with no overhead cover; Use dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest •...
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INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one of the following: • raise the mantel to an acceptable height 12'' minimum • remove the mantel Steel Stud or noncombustible Steel Framing wall board Required.
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INSTALLATION Continued Spring Clip INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD HS36/HS42 Fold 1. Remove protective film from stainless hood. Door and Insert Pin 2. Align three notches located on back side of hood with front face of Slide Top into Spring fireplace (see Figure 7). Notches should be at least 3 "...
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INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Spring Clip WARNING: A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. Partially WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8" NPT (Na- Opened Door tional Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the control valve. CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP unit directly to the propane/LP supply.
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INSTALLATION Continued REMOTE PROPANE/LP GAS SUPPLIES AND ENCLOSURES Minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) From Floor To Top Of If appliance is to be permanently connected to a gas piping system Bottom Opening from a remote supply tank, installation must be in accordance with local codes or, in absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Codes ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
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INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Open WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for Equipment leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks Shutoff at once. Valve Closed WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to Figure 14 - Equipment Shutoff Valve all joints.
INSTALLATION Continued OPERATION PLACEMENT OF LOOSE EMBERS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING CAUTION: Do not place any loose embers around pilot assembly. WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property Two bags of loose embers are provided with this unit.
OPERATION Continued INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4 through 8. 9. Slightly push in and turn control knob counterclockwise PILOT ASSEMBLY to the ON position. The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height. 10.
INSPECTING BURNERS Continued CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OPTIONAL HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES - MRC WARNING: Turn off the appliance and allow to cool before cleaning. NOTICE: Use only alkaline batteries (included with MRC). CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Installing Receiver Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean pilot. This can damage pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot lights but flame goes out when control 1. Gas control knob not fully pressed in 1. Press in gas control knob fully knob is released 2. Gas control knob not pressed in long 2.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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. •...
SERVICE HINTS REPLACEMENT PARTS See Pages 20 to 23 for a complete replacement parts list. Use only When Gas Pressure Is Too Low parts supplied from the manufacturer. • pilot will not stay lit • burner will have delayed ignition Normally, all parts should be ordered through your IHP distributor or dealer.
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WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. KEY NO. CATALOG NO. DESCRIPTION VRE3036ZMN VRE3036ZMP VRE3042ZMN VRE3042ZMP QTY.
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WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. CATALOG NO. MODEL CATALOG NO. MODEL F0519 VRE3036ZMN F0527 VRE3042ZMN F0520 VRE3036ZMP F0528 VRE3042ZMP...
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PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual . VRE3036 VRE3036 VRE3042 VRE3042 STACKED H.BONE STACKED H.BONE F0519 F0521 F0527 F0529 CATALOG F0520 F0522 F0528...
ACCESSORIES Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, contact IHP at Superiorfireplaces.US.com for information. CAT NO. MODEL DESCRIPTION RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL F1077 Standard On/Off Remote Control Kit FIREPLACE HOOD (Not shown) F1052 HS36 36"...
Brand Gas Fireplaces, Stoves and Inserts 20 Year Limited Warranty THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior ® Brand gas fireplace, Stove or Insert ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The Product body and firebox carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited Warranty against thermal breakage only.
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Superiorfireplaces.US.com Record the following important information about your fireplace: Fireplace model number Fireplace serial number Date fireplace was Installed Type of gas fireplace uses Dealer name P127042-01 Innovative Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products.