Table Of Contents; Introduction; General Information - Superior DR500 SERIES Homeowner's Care And Operation Instructions Manual

Vented gas fireplace heaters - direct vent models 500 series/600 series/800 series
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CONGRATULATIONS!
In selecting this SUPERIOR Direct-Vent Gas Appliance you have chosen the finest and
most dependable fireplace to be found anywhere. A beautiful, prestigious, alternative to
a wood burning fireplace. Welcome to a Family of tens of thousands of satisfied
SUPERIOR Fireplace Owners.
Please read and carefully follow all of the instructions found in this manual. Please pay
special attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual. The Homeowner's
Care and Operation Instructions included here will assure that you have many years of
dependable and enjoyable service from your SUPERIOR product.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ..................................... page
General Information ......................... page
Variable Flame Adjustment .............. page
Glass Cleaning ................................. page
Maintenance .................................... page
Maintenance Schedule ..................... page
Burner Adjustments ......................... page 6
Adjustment ...................................... page 6
Log Placement ................................. page 7
Rockwool Placement ....................... page 8
Vermiculite Placement ..................... page 8
Volcanic Stone Placement ............... page 8
Millivolt Appliance Checkout ........... page 8
Wiring Diagrams ............................. page 9
Warranty .......................................... page 9
Replacement Parts .......................... page 9
Accessory Components ................... page 10
Replacement Parts List ..................... page 18

INTRODUCTION

The Fireplace models covered in this manual
are Direct-Vent sealed combustion vented gas
fireplace heaters designed for residential ap-
plication. Direct-Vent appliances operate with
the combustion chamber completely isolated
from the inside atmosphere. All air for com-
bustion is brought in from the outside and
exhaust gases are vented through the same
direct vent, vent system.
2
The millivolt appliances are designed to oper-
ate on either natural or propane gas. A millivolt
gas control valve with piezo ignition system
2
provides safe, efficient operation. External
2
electrical power is required to operate the
3
optional electrically powered components if
3
installed. Electrical power must be wired
during appliance installation.
4
4
The electronic appliances are designed to op-
4
erate on either natural or propane gas. An
5
electronic intermittent pilot system provides
safe, efficient operation. External electrical
power is required to operate these units.
These appliances comply with National Safety
Standards and are tested and listed by Omni-
Test Laboratories (Report No. 116-F-13-4) to
ANSI Z21.88-2002 (in Canada, CSA-2.33-
2002), and CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 in both USA
and Canada, as vented gas fireplace heaters.
Installation must conform to local codes. In
the absence of local codes, installation must
comply with the current National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54). (In Canada, the
current CAN/CGA B149 installation code.) Elec-
trical wiring must comply with local codes. In
the absence of local codes, installation must
be in accordance with the National Electrical
Code, NFPA 70 - (latest edition). (In Canada,
the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code.)
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR MODIFY
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPLIANCE OR ITS
COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR ALTER-
ATION
MAY
VOID
CERTIFICATION AND LISTINGS OF THIS UNIT.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION,
ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE
OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO
THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSISTANCE OR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT
A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE
AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Note: Installation and repair should be per-
formed by a qualified service person. The appli-
ance should be inspected annually by a quali-
fied professional service technician. More fre-
quent inspections and cleanings may be re-
quired due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, etc. It is imperative that the
control compartment, burners and circulating
air passage ways of the appliance be kept clean.
S'assurer que le brùleur et le compartiment
des commandes sont propres. Voir les in-
structions d'installation et d'utilisation qui
accompagnent l'appareil.
Provide adequate clearances around air open-
ings and adequate accessibility clearance for
service and proper operation. Never obstruct
the front openings of the appliance.
Due to high temperatures the appliance should
be located out of traffic and away from furni-
ture and draperies. Locate furniture and win-
dow coverings accordingly.
WARNING: THESE FIREPLACES ARE
VENTED HEATERS. DO NOT BURN
WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN THESE
APPLIANCES.
These appliances are designed to operate on
natural or propane gas only.
Input of millivolt models is variable. These
rates are shown in the following table:
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THE
WARRANTY,
Electronic Models -
Electronic models have a fixed rate gas valve.
Input of electronic models is shown in the
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