Table Of Contents; Introduction; General Information - Superior VRE4336ZEN Care And Operation Instructions Manual

CONGRATULATIONS!
In selecting this Superior™ Outdoor 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 Care and Opera-
tion 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
Operation/Care of Your Appliance ............ page
Variable Flame Adjustment ....................... page
Maintenance ............................................. page
Maintenance Schedule ............................. page
Reset Limit Switch ................................... page
Burner Adjustments ................................. page
Flame Appearance and Sooting ................ page
Burner Adjustment ................................... page
Log Placement ......................................... page
Electronic Appliance Checkout ................. page
Accessory Components ........................... page
Wiring Diagrams ...................................... page 10
Warranty .................................................. page 10
Replacement Parts ................................... page 10
Product Reference Information ................ page 10
Lighting Instructions - Electronic ............ page 11
Troubleshooting Guide - Electronic ......... page 13
Replacement Parts List ............................ page 14
Warranty .................................................. page 17
This manual is part of a set of two supporting
this product. Refer to manual 506023-33 for
Installation Instructions.
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INTRODUCTION

The Fireplace models covered in this manual are
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ventless outdoor gas fireplace heaters designed
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for exterior application. Ventless appliances
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operate with the combustion chamber com-
pletely open to the outside atmosphere. All air
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for combustion is brought in through the face
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opening and exhaust gases are vented through
the same face opening. These appliances must
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be installed outdoors.
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The VRE43 Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace
is designed for outdoor use. It may also be
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installed in screened porches and lanais that
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meet these minimum requirements:
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Minimum porch area - 96 square feet
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Minimum ceiling height - 7 feet 8 inches
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A minimum of two (2) walls can be screened
but must be open to outside ventilation.
Minimum screen area - 64 square feet
Minimum screen top height - 6 feet 8 inches
Refer to Outdoor Space definition below.
AN OUTDOOR SPACE IS DEFINED AS FOL-
LOWS PER ANSI Z21.97-2012:
Outdoor spaces - An appliance is considered
to be outdoors if installed with shelter no more
inclusive than:
(a) With walls on all sides, but with no over-
head cover;
(b) Within a partial enclosure which includes an
overhead cover and no more than two side
walls. These side walls may be parallel, as in a
breezeway, or at right angles to each other; or
(c) Within a partial enclosure which includes an
overhead cover and three sidewalls, as long
as 30% or more of the horizontal periphery
of the enclosure is permanently open.

GENERAL INFORMATION

These appliances are designed to operate
on natural or propane gas. An electronic
intermittent pilot ignition system provides safe,
efficient operation. A battery pack is required
to operate these units (2 "D" batteries).
These appliances comply with National Safety
Standards and are tested and listed by PFS
Corporation (Report No. 14-020) to ANSI
Z21.97 (2012) in USA and to CSA 2.41 (2012)
in Canada, as an outdoor gas fireplace.
The Installation must conform to local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
CAN/CGA B149.1; or Propane Storage and
Handling Code, B149.2, as applicable.
The appliance, when installed, must be electri-
cally grounded in accordance with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR MODIFY
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPLIANCE OR
ITS COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR
ALTERATION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY,
CERTIFICATION AND LISTINGS OF THIS UNIT.
Solid fuels shall not be burned in this ap-
pliance.
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, unless a certified
kit is used.
WARNING
DO NOT store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors or liquids
in the vacinity of this or any other
appliance.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property dam-
age. Read the installation, operat-
ing and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing or
servicing this equipment.
WARNING
An LP-cylinder not connected for
use shall not be stored in the vicin-
ity of this or any other appliance.