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P/N 900781-00 Rev. NC 07/2016
P900781-00
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING: Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative type unvented room heater for
the minimum fi replace size requirement.
Do not install the appliance in this fi rebox, unless this fi rebox meets the minimum dimensions required for
the installation.
WARNING: For use only with a listed, gas-fi red unvented decorative room heater not to exceed
40,000 Btu/H.
Do not build a wood fi re.
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 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.
• 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 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) Universal Firebox
Models
PFS
®
US
Report No. F12-020
VRT3032FS
VRT3036FS
VCT3032FS
VCT3036FS
VRT3042FS
VCT3042FS
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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Unvented (Vent-Free) Universal Firebox P/N 900781-00 Rev. NC 07/2016 Models ® VRT3042FS VRT3032FS VRT3036FS P900781-00 VCT3042FS VCT3032FS VCT3036FS Report No. F12-020 INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. f i r e - p a r t s . c o m CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Installation ............10 Local Codes............4 Replacement Parts ..........21 Product Features ..........4 Service Hints ............. 21 Locating Firebox ..........4 Technical Service..........21 Product Specifi cations ......... 5 Accessories ............22 Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..... 8 Parts .............. - Page 3 SAFETY Continued as pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool. Firebox front and screen become Using these added items can cause very hot when running heater. sooting. Keep children and adults away 3. Use only the provided hood or appropri- from hot surface to avoid burns ate hood accessory.
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Page 4: Local Codes
LOCAL CODES NOTE: Do not pick up appliance base as- sembly by burners. This could damage the appliance. Always handle base assembly Install and use appliance with care. Follow all by grate. local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas 2. -
Page 5: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 32" MODELS 22-1/2 6-1/8 19-1/2 16-5/8 4-3/8 Firebox Top View 36-3/8 f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 32-1/4 36-5/8 18-1/4 29-3/8 2-5/8 34-1/2 Front View 12-5/8 Outside Air Kit Location 7-5/8 10-1/2 8-1/4... - Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 36" MODELS 6-1/8 29-1/8 21-1/8 Firebox Top View 8-1/8 f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 36-1/8 7-1/8 41-1/8 43-1/8 Front View 40-1/4 Outside Air Kit Location 26-3/8 10-3/8 8-5/8 8-1/4 8-1/4 3-3/8...
- Page 7 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 42" MODELS 6-1/8 36-1/4 23-1/4 27-1/8 4-1/2 Firebox Top View 50-1/8 2-3/8 4-3/8 f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 40-1/8 22-3/8 7-1/8 1-3/8 3-1/8 40-1/4 Front View Outside Air 44-1/4 Kit Location 40-1/8...
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Page 8: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Unusually tight construction is defi ned as WARNING: This heater shall not construction where: be installed in a room or space un- a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out- side atmosphere have a continuous less the required volume of indoor water vapor retarder with a rating of one combustion air is provided by the... - Page 9 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Use this work sheet to determine if you have A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an a confi ned or unconfi ned space. unconfi ned space, remove door to adjoining Space: Includes the room in which you will install room or add ventilation grills between rooms.
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Page 10: Installation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- Ventilated Outlet nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling Attic and one within 12" of the fl oor. Connect these Outlet items directly to the outdoors or spaces open To Attic... - Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued Carefully follow these instructions. This will Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation ensure safe installation. If placing custom mantel above built-in fi rebox, you must meet the minimum allowable clear- Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances ance between mantel shelf and top of fi rebox (see Figure 6) opening shown in Figure 7, Page 12.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION 1. Frame in rough opening. The fi rebox fram- ing should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier. Use dimensions in Table 1 and rough opening layout in Figure 8a. Adjust framing so that firebox flushes Depth with fi...
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: If installing blower accessory, WARNING: DO NOT FILL THE see Wiring Instructions, Page 15. SPACES AROUND THE FIRE- 3. Carefully set fi rebox in front of rough open- BOX WITH INSULATION OR ing with back of fi rebox inside wall open- ing.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Equipment Shutoff Valves (Install One) Fiber Brick Side Wall Side View Remove this Area Knockout Locations Knockout (Knock Out One Hole) Figure 11 - Location of Knockout for Gas Line Hole Gas Line Figure 10 - Installing Gas Line and Equipment Shutoff Valve (Model May INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER f i r e - p a r t s .
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued Sheet Metal Control Screws Access Cover Electrical Rocker Electrical Cover Switch Bushing Plate Outer Wrapper Wire Nut (3x) Electrical of Fireplace (Not Supplied) Housing ON/OFF Power Source Wiring Lower Rocker (Not Supplied) Panel Switch To Power Figure 13 - Accessing Blower Compartment Source (Controls Not Shown for Clarity) Electrical Cover...
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued Model BK Installation 5. For VRT or VCT models only: Remove 1. Be certain that all wire terminals are metal lock nut from plastic control shaft securely attached to terminals on blower by turning lock nut with pliers counter motor and that the screw retaining the clockwise.
- Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued Secondary Variable Face Fan Switch Lock Nut Control Black Access 110/115 V.A.C. Black Control Green Blower Knob Motor White Control Shaft Wiring Diagram f i r e - p a r t s . c o m Decal 12" in Front of Blower Figure 18 - Location of Wiring Diagram Figure 17 -Attaching Speed Control...
- Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued Model BK3 Installation (VCT3036 and VCT3042 Models Only) 1. Place BK3 fan assembly between two leg Switch stands with fan blades pointing toward Terminals rear of fi replace (see Figure 19). ON/OFF 2. Using screws provided, fasten upper Rocker fl...
- Page 19 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KITS Secure to Collars with Metal Tape, Screws or Straps (Min. of 1/4" x 20" in size) Cat. No. Model Description Air Inlet 4" Air Kit with Collar, Hood and F1091 Location 3' Flex Must Allow Air Kit Collar, Hood &...
- Page 20 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD Top View of Rod Layout AND SCREEN 1. Attach hood to fi rebox using screws pro- Rear Hole vided (see Figure 23). 2. Insert each rod through all rings located Identifi cation Front Label Location at top of screen.
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Page 21: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS See Pages 24-26 for a complete replacement 1. The model number of the appliance. parts list. Use only parts supplied from the 2. The serial number of the appliance. manufacturer. 3. The part number. 4. The description of the part. Normally, all parts should be ordered through 5. -
Page 22: Accessories
ACCESSORIES NOTICE: All accessories may Cat. No. F1149, Model C32GO - 32" Oak not be available for all fi replace Stain, Georgian models. 36" WALL MANTELS Purchase these appliance accessories Cat. No. F1144, Model W36TU - 36" Unfi n- from your local dealer. If they can not ished, Traditional supply these accessories, contact IHP at SuperiorFireplaces.US.com for... - Page 23 ACCESSORIES Continued PERIMETER TRIM Stamped Louver - Black Cat. No. J2318, Model SL32 - 32" Model, Cat. No. F1039, Model PT32 - 32" Black Cat. No. J2319, Model SL36 - 36" Model, Cat. No. F1040, Model PT32B - 32" Brushed Brass Cat.
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Page 24: Parts
32" 36", AND 42" MODELS f i r e - p a r t s . c o m MODEL NO. CAT. NO. DESCRIPTION VRT3032FS F2708 Radiant Firebox w Std Fiber Panel VCT3032FS F2709 Louvered Firebox w Std Fiber Panel... - Page 25 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi rebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 21 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. J4214 Screen • • J5688 Screen • • J4093 Screen •...
- Page 26 PARTS MODELS VRT3032FS, VCT3032FS, VRT3036FS, VCT3036FS, VRT3042FS and VCT3042FS f i r e - p a r t s . c o m PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. F3028 Liner, 32" Left Fiber • • F3029 Liner, 36" Left Fiber •...
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Page 27: 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 fi replace, Stove or Insert ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. - Page 28 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 f i r e - p a r t s . c o m IHP reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifi...