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P/N 901009-00 Rev. NC 07/2019
P901009-00
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING: Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative type unvented room heater for
the minimum fireplace size requirement.
Do not install the appliance in this firebox, unless this firebox meets the minimum dimensions required for
the installation.
WARNING: For use only with a listed, gas-fired unvented decorative room heater not to exceed 40,000
Btu/H.
Do not build a wood fire.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is 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 flammable 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.
Installation and Operation Instructions
Unvented (Vent-Free) Universal Firebox
(Box only, Mosaic Masonry Brick Liner Required)
PFS
®
US
REPORT NO. F09-130
Models
VRT6036
VRT6042
VRT6050
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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Unvented (Vent-Free) Universal Firebox (Box only, Mosaic Masonry Brick Liner Required) P/N 901009-00 Rev. NC 07/2019 Models ® VRT6036 VRT6042 VRT6050 REPORT NO. F09-130 P901009-00 INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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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 Local Codes ................... 3 special attention to all warnings and safety information. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Requirements ......3 Following these safety, care, and operation instructions will help Product Features ................ -
Page 3: Local Codes
SAFETY Continued LOCAL CODES Install and use firebox with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence Keep the fireplace area clear and free from combus- of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code tible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. -
Page 4: Product Specifications
36" MODEL " 29" " 19" (Ref.) " " " " " 36" HEARTH " " 50" 30" " 7" " " " 36" " " " Figure 1 - 36" Model VRT6036 (Picture may vary from actual firebox) SuperiorFireplaces.us.com 901009-00_NC... - Page 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 42" MODEL " " 23" " (Ref.) " " " " " 42" HEARTH " " 50" 30" " 7" " " " 42" " " 13" Figure 2 - 42" Model VRT6042 (Picture may vary from actual firebox) 901009-00_NC SuperiorFireplaces.us.com...
- Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 50" MODEL " " 23" " (Ref.) " " " " " 50" HEARTH " " 50" 30" " " " 7" " 50" " " 13" Figure 3 - 50" Model VRT6050 (Picture may vary from actual firebox) SuperiorFireplaces.us.com 901009-00_NC...
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Page 7: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Confined and Unconfined Space WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 allows two meth- room or space unless the required volume of indoor ods for determining whether the space in which the heater is being combustion air is provided by the method described installed is confined or unconfined. - Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the VENTILATION AIR actual amount of Btu/Hr used. Ventilation Air From Inside Building ______ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two ______ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used) permanent openings: one within 12"...
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Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe instal- WARNING: A qualified service person must install lation. firebox. Follow all local codes. Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure 6) A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combus- WARNING: Never install firebox tible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 6. - Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued Wall board or facing Mantel Shelf material (above Note: Any portion of the firebox) may be of mantel shelf must NOT combustible material, extend beyond this profile. including decorative 12" mantel ornaments or " other similar projec- tions off of the facing "...
- Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued Cabinet Nails or Mantel Wood Screws Gas Line Access Hole (Either Side of Firebox) Piping Nailing Flanges Figure 11 - Installing Cabinet Mantel (Mantel May Vary From Illustration) Figure 10 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs WARNING: Use only noncombustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front facing with noncombustible facing material.
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Page 12: Mosaic Masonry Brick Installation
MOSAIC MASONRY BRICK INSTALLATION NOTE: A Mosaic Masonry panel kit is required for use with your Hearth VRT6036, VRT6042, or VRT6050 Firebox. (Not supplied, see page 18 for models available). Figure 14 - Slots for Firebrick Walls IMPORTANT: Installation of brick panels should be Secure the firebrick wall using 2 of the retainers provided. - Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD AND SCREENS Note: Grouting material provided with mosaic brick kit Attach hood to firebox using screws provided (see Figure 16). 1. Moisten brick surface with damp sponge or spray bottle just prior Slide round end of screen rod into rings at top of screen. Attach to application.
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Page 14: Gas Line Installation
GAS LINE INSTALLATION Gas line hook up should be done by your supplier or a qualified CAUTION: All gas piping and connections must be service person. tested for leaks after the installation is completed. Note: Before you proceed, make sure your gas supply is turned off. After ensuring that the gas valve is on, apply soap and Use only a 1/2"... -
Page 15: Technical Service
TECHNICAL SERVICE ACCESSORIES You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. Please contact your IHP dealer for any questions or concerns a. When contacting your dealer please have your model and serial numbers of your fireplace ready. You can also visit our web site at SuperiorFireplaces.us.com REPLACEMENT PARTS See Pages 16 to 18 for a complete replacement parts list. -
Page 16: Parts
PARTS VRT6036, VRT6042 AND VRT6050 MODELS 15/16 15/16 SuperiorFireplaces.us.com 901009-00_NC... - Page 17 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 15 of this manual. VRT6036 VRT6042 VRT6050 CAT. NO. DESCRIPTION (F4228) (F4229) (F4230) QTY. Face Assembly • •...
- Page 18 PARTS MOSAIC MASONRY BRICK KITS A Mosaic Masonry brick panel kit is required for use with your VRT6036, VRT6042, or VRT6050 Firebox. Catalog numbers are included for convenience. WARNING: Use only Masonry brick panels approved by IHP. Never use substitute materials. Use of non- approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
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Page 19: 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 ®... - Page 20 SuperiorFireplaces.us.com. Record the following important information about your fireplace: Fireplace model number Fireplace serial number Date fireplace was Installed Dealer name P901009-00 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. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information.