Superior VCI3032ZMN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Unvented (vent-free) gas fireplace insert

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P/N 127119-01 REV. C 04/2017
P127119 01
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
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 6 of this manual.
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) Gas Fireplace Insert
Models
PFS
®
US
Report No. F09-121
VCI3032ZMN
VCI3032ZMP

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Fireplace Insert P/N 127119-01 REV. C 04/2017 Models ® VCI3032ZMN VCI3032ZMP P127119 01 Report No. F09-121 f i r e - p a r t s . c o m INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Cleaning and Maintenance ............18 Safety .....................2 Wiring Diagram ................19 Local Codes ...................4 Troubleshooting ................20 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Requirements ......4 Specifi cations ................23 Unpacking ..................4 Replacement Parts ...............23 Product Identifi cation ..............5 Technical Service .................23 Remote Control Accessories ............5 Service Hints ................23 Product Features ................5 Parts ....................24...
  • Page 3 SAFETY Continued Keep the appliance area clear and free from combus- WARNING: Do not use a blow er insert, heat ex- tible materials, gasoline and other fl ammable vapors chang er insert or other accessory not ap proved for and liquids. use with this fi...
  • Page 4: Local Codes

    SAFETY Continued LOCAL CODES Install and use fi replace with care. Follow all local codes. In the 11. Do not run fi replace insert absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel • where fl ammable liquids or vapors are used or stored Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
  • Page 5: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Top Louver Assembly Three Piece Top Outer Casing Log Set Firebox Hood Optional Remote Control Firebox Support Control Knobs Remote Selector Switch (Optional) Piezo Igniter Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly Screen Assembly Gas Line Bottom Louver Access f i r e - p a r t s .
  • Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION is being installed is confi ned or unconfi ned space. The standard WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a method defi nes a confi ned space as a space whose volume is less room or space unless the required volume of indoor than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the combustion air is provided by the method described in...
  • Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. 12" ______ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) ______ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used) Ventilation Example: 63,360 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) Ventilation Grills Grills Into Adjoining Room,...
  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE NOTICE: This appliance is intended for supplemental Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If heating. Use this heater along with your primary heat- your gas supply is not correct, do not install fi replace insert. Call ing system.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued Place top surround panel at top of fi replace insert. Bottom edge Screen Mounting Shoulder Screw (4) of panel will slide under top edge of insert. Align top panel screw (DO NOT DISCARD) holes with those in insert. Install four #8 Phillips screws, do not tighten.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Clearances for Insert Installation INSTALLING HOOD Install hood to top of fi rebox as shown in Figure 10. Use 5 Phillips If there is a mantel above masonry fi replace, you must meet mini- screws (provided) to attach hood to fi replace insert and 2 Phillips mum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fi...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION Propane/LP External Supply Tank WARNING: A qualifi ed service person must connect Regulator fi replace Insert to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP heater directly Vent to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an Pointing external regulator (not supplied).
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE INSERT TO GAS SUPPLY To Fireplace Gas Installation Items Needed Regulator Equipment Shutoff Valve • 5/16” hex socket wrench or nut-driver • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) Propane/LP To External Flexible Gas Line from 1.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION INTO MASONRY FIREPLACE Open Equipment NOTE: These heaters are designed to be installed into an existing Shutoff Valve masonry fi replace (built to UBC 37 or ULC S628 standards) or fac- tory built solid fuel, wood-burning fi replace (listed to UL 127 or ULC S610) only.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued 1. Remove three pieces of surround trim from packaging. INSTALLING LOGS 2. Locate four #8 screws, two adjusting plates with set screws and CAUTION: Do not remove the warning and two shims in the hardware packet. instruction labels attached to the heater base 3.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES (RCKIT4001 AND TRC) Crossover Log #3 Installing Remote Receiver Unit Disconnect switch wires from control valve. Front Log #2 Remove screws attaching switch plate. Remove switch plate (see Figure 26). Discard after removing. Install remote receiver unit onto gas log heater base or set on Back Log #1 fi...
  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY NOTE: You may be running this heater for the fi rst time after READ BEFORE LIGHTING hooking up to gas supply. If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more. This will allow air to bleed from the gas system.
  • Page 17 OPERATION Continued BLOWER TO TURN OFF GAS OPERATION TO APPLIANCE 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. Locate blower switch by opening lower louver on fi replace insert. 2a. Set selector switch in the OFF position. Blower switch is located at lower left inside louver door. 2b.
  • Page 18: Inspecting Burners

    INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot fl ame pattern and burner fl ame patterns often. BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 33 shows a correct burner fl ame pattern. Figure 34 shows an PILOT FLAME PATTERN incorrect burner fl ame pattern. If burner fl ame pattern is incorrect, Figure 31 shows a correct pilot fl...
  • Page 19: Wiring Diagram

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued WIRING DIAGRAMS 1. Shut off unit, including pilot. Allow unit to cool for at least thirty NOTE: For proper operation of optional accessories, the wires from minutes. the switch to the control must be connected exactly as shown in 2.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater 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 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Burner orifi ce clogged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, Page 18) or replace burner orifi ce 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 2.
  • Page 22 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 23: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS VCI3032ZMN VCI3032ZMP • Rating: 22,000/33,000 Btu/Hr • Rating: 22,000/33,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas • Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas • Ignition: Piezo • Ignition: Piezo • Pressure Manifold: 3.5" W.C. • Pressure Manifold: 8.0" W.C. • Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water): •...
  • Page 24: Parts

    PARTS MODELS VCI3032ZMN AND VCI3032ZMP CAT NO. MODEL F1790 VCI3032ZMN F2055 VCI3032ZMP f i r e - p a r t s . c o m NOTE: Items 27 and 28 are for natural gas only 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.
  • Page 25 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi replace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 23 of this manual. VCI3032ZMN VCI3032ZMP CAT. NO. DESCRIPTION F1790 F2055 QTY. J5755 LOG, VYD24 BACK •...
  • Page 26 PARTS FIREPLACE INSERT MODELS VCI3032ZMN AND VCI3032ZMP CAT NO. MODEL F1790 VCI3032ZMN F2055 VCI3032ZMP f i r e - p a r t s . c o m SuperiorFireplaces.us.com 127119-01C...
  • Page 27 PARTS FIREPLACE INSERT MODELS VCI3032ZMN AND VCI3032ZMP This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi replace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 23 of this manual. KEY NO. CAT. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
  • Page 28: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these appliance accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, contact IHP at SuperiorFireplaces. us.com for referral information. You can also write to the address ROOM TEMP listed on the back page of this manual. Only kits supplied by IHP shall be used in the installation of this appliance.
  • Page 29 ACCESSORIES Continued WALL-MOUNT ON/OFF SWITCH WALL-MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH Cat. No. F0245, Model GWMS2 Cat. No. F2040, Model GWMT1 For all models. Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off For all models. The desired comfort setting can be selected on the with a wall switch.
  • Page 30 NOTES ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ f i r e - p a r t s . c o m ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________...
  • Page 31: 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. The product body, fi rebox and barrier carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited Warranty against thermal breakage only.
  • Page 32 SuperiorFireplaces.us.com Record the following important information about your fi replace: 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...

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