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Superior Fireplaces VCM3026ZMN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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P/N 126872-01 REV. C 12/2019
P126872-01
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (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.
This is an unvented gas-fi red heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation
section on Page 7 of this manual.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other fl 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.
• 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 fi re department.
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Installation and Operation Instructions
Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas
Compact Classic Hearth Fireplaces
Models
PFS
®
US
Report No. F09-123
VCM3026ZMN
VCM3026ZMP

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Compact Classic Hearth Fireplaces P/N 126872-01 REV. C 12/2019 Models ® VCM3026ZMN VCM3026ZMP P126872-01 Report No. F09-123 INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 Product Identifi cation ................4 special attention to all warnings and safety information. Optional Remote Control Accessories ..........4 Following these safety, care, and operation instructions will help Local Codes ..................

  • Page 3: Safety

    SAFETY Continued Fireplace front and screen become very hot when DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead running fi replace. to death! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poison- WARNING: Young children should be carefully ing resemble the fl u, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have supervised when they are in the same room with the these signs, the heater may not be working properly.
  • Page 4 SAFETY Continued create a white powder residue within burner box 1. WARNING: This appliance is only for use or on adjacent walls or furniture. with the type of gas indicated on the rating 10. This fi replace needs fresh air ventilation to run plate.

  • Page 5: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Screen Fireplace Cabinet Right Side Left Side Logs Front Control Selector Igniter Remote Control Knob Switch Button (Optional) (Optional) ® Figure 1 - Vent-Free Compact Classic Hearth Fireplace LOCAL CODES Install and use fi replace with care. Follow all local *Available from: codes.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    UNPACKING 1. Remove fi replace and hood from carton. Log 3. Make sure your fi replace includes one hardware is wrapped and inside fi replace. Do not remove packet. at this time. 4. Check all items for any shipping damage. If 2.

  • Page 7: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Unusually tight construction is defi ned as con- WARNING: This heater shall not be struction where: a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside installed in a room or space unless the atmosphere have a continuous water vapor required volume of indoor combustion retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x 10 air is provided by the method described...
  • Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. FIREBOX LOCATION _________Btu/Hr (maximum the space can Determining if You Have a Confi ned or Unconfi ned support) Space Using the Standard Method _________Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr...
  • Page 9 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills Ventilation Air From Inside Building or ducts. You must provide two permanent open- This fresh air would come from an adjoining un- ings: one within 12"...

  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION NOTE: Your fi replace is designed to be used in zero NOTICE: This appliance is intended for clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be supplemental heating. Use this appliance placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, along with your primary heating system.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible FIREPLACE CLEARANCES Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling A. Clearances from the side of the fi replace cabinet WARNING: Maintain the minimum to any combustible material and wall should clearances shown in Figure 6. If you can, follow diagram in Figure 6.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued NOTE: If not installing blower accessory, 4. If you have not assembled firebox, follow you may wish to run electrical wiring to your instructions beginning on Page 5. fi replace for future blower installation (see 5. Carefully set fi replace in front of rough opening Accessories, Page 34).
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Shelf 10" Note: WARNING: Do not allow noncombus- 8" All vertical tible materials to cover any necessary measurements 6" openings like louvered slots. are from top of " fireplace opening to bottom of WARNING: Never modify or cover the mantel shelf.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued 4. Route fl exible gas line through access hole in hearth base. Cabinet 5. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see Mantel Figure 12). Make sure mantel is fl ush against wall and centered left to right on base. Assembled 6.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER 1. Install snap bushings found in hardware kit into both holes in rear of valve cover shield. ACCESSORY GA3450TA 2. Make sure the wire harness is fi rmly connected Removing Upper Louver Assembly and Branch to the terminals on the blower bracket assem- Support bly.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued Blower Bracket Wire Wiring Routing Assembly Harness Screw Blower Mounting Holes Power Cord Snap Switch Bushing Switch Plate Blue Black Wire Harness Valve Cover Shield Lower Louver Door Figure 16 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly Fan Switch (Auto/Off/On) Auto Thermostat Blue...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued For Built-In Installation 2. Follow steps 2 through 6 in Installing Blower Accessory, Page 15. WARNING: A licensed electrician 3. A licensed electrician must follow the wiring must connect the wiring harness to elec- diagram to connect incoming electrical supply to fan kit wiring harness (see Figure 19).
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned WARNING: This appliance requires a copper tubing may be used in certain 45° male fl are fi tting 5/8"-18 UNF (Unifi ed areas. Check your local codes. Use National Fine Thread) inlet connection pipe of 1/2"...
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment trap in 2. Route fl exible gas line, included, from fi replace supply line as shown in Figure 22. Locate sediment control to equipment shutoff valve through side trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install or rear access holes in outer casing.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) WARNING: Test all gas piping and 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 25). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either open- connections, internal and external to ing propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP unit, for leaks after installing or servic- gas or opening main gas valve located on or near...
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS - GWMT1 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 25, Page 20). WARNING: Read and follow instal- 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas lation instructions. Installation should meter for natural gas or open propane/LP be done by a qualifi...
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH - GWMS2 WARNING: Do not connect the thermostat to a power source. Elec- WARNING: Read and follow trical shock and/or a fi re hazard will installation instructions. Installa- occur. tion should be done by a qualifi ed installer familiar with low-voltage 6.

  • Page 23: Operation

    INSTALLATION OPERATION Continued Continued WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS INSTALLING LOG SET AND SCREEN • Do not try to light any appliance. 1. Remove log packaging material and discard • Do not touch any electric switch; do not use packaging.
  • Page 24 OPERATION Continued 12. To shut off burners only and keep pilot lit, you 4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise can turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position (see Figure 33). PILOT position, use remote control manual OFF 5.
  • Page 25 OPERATION Continued 3. To shut off burners only and keep pilot lit, you Selector Switch in REMOTE Position (Optional Hand-Held Remote Control) can turn control knob clockwise PILOT position, use remote control manual OFF button, or set selector switch in OFF position. REMOTE Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit) You may shut off the burners and keep the pilot lit...

  • Page 26: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATION INSPECTING BURNERS Continued Continued NOTE: It is safe to operate fi replace with blower BURNER FLAME PATTERN turned off. However, blower helps distribute heated Figure 40 shows a correct burner fl ame pattern. air from fi replace. Figure 41 shows an incorrect burner fl ame pattern. The incorrect burner fl...

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4. Check injector holder located at end of burner WARNING: Turn off appliance and tube again. Remove any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum let cool before cleaning. cleaner nozzle.

  • Page 28: Wiring Diagram

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued LOG SET CABINET • If you remove one-piece log set for cleaning, Air Passageways refer to Installing Log Set and Screen, Page 23, Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean. for placement instructions. Exterior •...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only a qualifi ed service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. NOTE: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but fl ame goes 1. Control knob not fully pressed 1. Press in control knob fully out when control knob is released 2. Control knob not pressed in 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep long enough control knob pressed in 30 seconds...
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during 1. Residues from manufacturing 1. Problem will stop after a few initial operation processes and log curing hours of operation 2. Not enough air 2. Check burner for dirt and debris.
  • Page 32 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. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS VCM3026ZMN VCM3026ZMP • Rating: 14,000/26,000 Btu/Hr • Rating: 14,000/26,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas Only • Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas Only • Ignition: Piezo • Ignition: Piezo • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. • Manifold Pressure: 8" W.C. • Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): •...

  • Page 34: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Continued RECEIVER AND HAND- HELD TOUCH-SCREEN THERMO- STAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT Cat. No. F1079, Model TSRC For all models. Allows appliance to be operated in a manually, thermo- PROG MODE statically, or programmed controlled mode. THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT Cat, No. J1281, Model GA3450TA RECEIVER AND HAND- HELD, For all models.

  • Page 35: Parts

    PARTS MODELS VCM3026ZMP AND VCM3026ZMN WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifi cally approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Cat. No. Model Description F1217 VCM3026ZMN 26"...
  • Page 36 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 35 of this manual. 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.

  • Page 37: Warranty

    Innovative Hearth Products ® Superior 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.
  • Page 38 SuperiorFireplaces.us.com Record the following important information about your appliance: Appliance model number Appliance serial number Date appliance was Installed Type of gas appliance uses Dealer name Innovative Hearth Products (IHP) reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifi cations, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products.

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