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P/N 126861-01 REV. L 02/2019
P126861-01
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-fired 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 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.
• 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 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) Linear Gas Fireplaces
PFS
Models
®
US
Report No. F11-054
VRL4543ZEN
VRL4543ZEP
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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Unvented (Vent-Free) Linear Gas Fireplaces Models P/N 126861-01 REV. L 02/2019 ® VRL4543ZEN VRL4543ZEP Report No. F11-054 P126861-01 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for your purchase. We appreciate your Product Features ................5 Air for Combustion and Ventilation ..........5 business! Installation ..................7 Please carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. Pay Gas Control Module System ............15 special attention to all warnings and safety information. Remote Control Operation ............16 Following these safety, care, and operation instructions will help Operating Fireplace ..............19... - Page 3 SAFETY Continued 1. WARNING: This appliance is only for use with the type of gas WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat ex- indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convert- changer insert or other accessory not approved for ible for use with other gases.
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Page 4: Local Codes
LOCAL CODES *Available from: Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel American National Standards Institute, Inc. Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. 25 West 43rd Street, 4th floor New York, NY 10036 Firebox must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National National Fire Protection Association, Inc. -
Page 5: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION SAFETY DEVICE This vent-free fireplace is clean burning. It requires no outside This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is safety shutoff system. - Page 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Using operated does not meet the required volume for indoor the Standard Method combustion air, combustion and ventilation air shall Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or uncon-...
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Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CLEARANCES NOTICE: This appliance is intended for supplemental heating. Use this heater along with your primary heat- WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If ing system. Do not install this heater as your primary you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling heat source. - Page 8 INSTALLATION Continued FOR ONE SIDED APPLICATION, STUDS " MOUNTED INSIDE OF ARE NOT MOUNTED NAILING FLANGE (FLAT) TO THE REAR Concrete OF NAILING FLANGES Board 38" " Figure 6 - Installing Concrete Board Mantel Mantel from Top Note: All vertical Ref.
- Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued " " " Top View " " " " Front View " " 1" " 47" 52" " Right Side Left Side Gas Line Gas Line Access Access Electrical Outlet " 1" " Figure 8 - VRL4543 Series Dimensions 126861-01L SuperiorFireplaces.us.com...
- Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation CHECK GAS TYPE If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing. If you clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening. have conflicting gas types, do not install fireplace.
- Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued External Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane/LP Regulator With 1/8" NPT Tap* Supply Tank Natural Gas From Gas Meter (5" W.C.** to 10.5" W.C. Pressure) Vent Propane/LP Pointing From External Down Regulator (11" W.C.** to 14" W.C. Pressure) 3" Minimum Figure 10 - External Regulator on Propane/LP Supply Tank with Vent Pointing Down Pipe...
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Open Equipment Shutoff Valve WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. Closed WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued UPGRADING VRL4543 TO SEE-THRU APPLICATION FINISHING FIREPLACE FOR INSTALLATION Removing Rear Panel VRL4543 series fireplace come with the rear panel semi-installed. If you will be using the fireplace for a one sided regular application, 1. In the rear of the fireplace, locate screws at top of rear panel and you will need to finish the installation of the rear panel.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Removing False Door 1. In the rear of the fireplace, Unlock 3 door latches on top of firebox using your fingers or the latch opener provided. 2. Hook opener over latch as shown in Figure 20. Swing the bottom of the opener down toward the door.
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Page 15: Gas Control Module System
INSTALLATION Continued GLASS PEBBLE INSTALLATION REPLACING LIGHT BULBS 1. Unplug power WARNING: Do not change or substitute glass 2. Remove access door (see Figure 24, Page 14). pebbles provided with this fireplace. If replacing, use 3. Remove glass panel if installed (see Figure 25a). only replacement glass pebbles. -
Page 16: Remote Control Operation
GAS CONTROL MODULE SYSTEM Continued NOTE: The module must be programmed to the Remote Control NOTE: Make sure the valve module and light module are plugged transmitter. into the electric duct assembly. • To program the module (make sure the system has power), BATTERY BACK-UP locate the learn button on left side as shown in Figure 27, Page 15. - Page 17 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Continued MODE Zone: Blank • Temperatures may be displayed in degrees F (factory default) or ROOM TEMP Zone: Blank degrees C. Press the UP and DOWN Buttons simultaneously to change between degrees F and C. SET TEMP Zone: Blank LIGHT Zone: Blank •...
- Page 18 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Continued LIGHT Zone: LIGHT and light setting level is displayed LIGHT ADJUSTMENT FAN Zone: FAN and fan setting level is displayed • Transmits a light setting command to the control module to adjust the light output level. TIME/PROG Zone: Current day indicator and current time is •...
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Page 19: Operating Fireplace
OPERATING FIREPLACE 1. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, FOR YOUR SAFETY including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in READ BEFORE LIGHTING the safety information. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step. 2. -
Page 20: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Ports/Slots Burner WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. -
Page 21: Inspecting Burners
• turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, Page 19) from pilots shown) • see Troubleshooting, Page 23 Thermocouple Pilot Burner SPECIFICATIONS VRL4543ZEN • Rating (Variable): 25/39,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas • Ignition: Piezo • Pressure Manifold Setting: 3.5" W.C. • Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Maximum - 10.5"... -
Page 22: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM PILOT Green Orange Igniter Sensor White Black HI/LO DC Pilot Motor Drive Orange Valve Main Power Module White Yellow Blue Orange BATTERY PACK Brown Black POWER SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE "AA" "AA" "AA" "AA" Black To Ground Brown To Rocker Switch Brown... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
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 ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. NOTE: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY... - Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, Page 20) Heater produces a whistling noise when 1.
- Page 25 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. •...
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Page 26: Parts
PARTS MODELS VRL4543ZEN & VRL4543ZEP Cat. No. Description F1186 VRL4543ZEN F1187 VRL4543ZEP SuperiorFireplaces.us.com 126861-01L... - Page 27 Page 30 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. VRL4543ZEN VRL4543ZEP NO. CATALOG NO. DESCRIPTION...
- Page 28 PARTS MODELS VRL4543ZEN & VRL4543ZEP SuperiorFireplaces.us.com 126861-01L...
- Page 29 Page 30 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. VRL4543ZEN VRL4543ZEP NO. CATALOG NO. DESCRIPTION...
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Page 30: Replacement Parts
TECHNICAL SERVICE 5. The quantity required. 6. The installation date of the fireplace. You may have further questions about installation, operation, or If you encounter any problems or have any questions concerning the troubleshooting. Please contact your IHP dealer for any questions installation or application of this fireplace, please contact your dealer. -
Page 31: Warranty
® 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, firebox 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 appliance: Appliance model number Appliance serial number Date appliance was Installed Type of gas appliance uses Dealer name IHP reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products.