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P/N 126712-01 Rev.B 03/2014
P126712-01
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING: Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative type unvented room heater for
the minimum fireplace size requirement.
Do not install the appliance in this firebox, unless this firebox meets the minimum dimensions required for
the installation.
WARNING: For use only with a listed, gas-fired unvented decorative room heater not to exceed 40,000
Btu/H.
Do not build a wood fire.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— 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.
• 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
Superior
PFS
Models
®
US
VRT3032 Series
VCT3032 Series
Unvented (Vent-Free) Universal Firebox
TM
VRT3036 Series
VCT3036 Series
FBF36WS-LS
VRT3042 Series
VCT3042 Series
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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Superior Unvented (Vent-Free) Universal Firebox P/N 126712-01 Rev.B 03/2014 Models ® VRT3036 Series VRT3032 Series VRT3042 Series VCT3036 Series VCT3032 Series VCT3042 Series FBF36WS-LS P126712-01 INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. 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............3 Replacement Parts ..........21 Product Features ..........4 Technical Service..........21 Locating Firebox ..........4 Accessories ............22 Product Specifications ......... 5 Parts ..............24 Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..... 8 Warranty ............ -
Page 3: Local Codes
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. -
Page 4: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION REFRACTORY BRICK LINER This firebox is designed for use with approved Your firebox may feature a concrete refrac- ANSI Z21.11.2 decorative type unvented room tory brick liner. As with all concrete liners, heaters. (Physical size limitations apply. Refer this liner may develop slight cracks when to minimum firebox requirements supplied exposed to heat. -
Page 5: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 32" MODELS Figure 1 - Product Specifications 32'' Models www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126712-01B... - Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 36" MODELS Figure 2 - Product Specifications 36'' Models www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126712-01B...
- Page 7 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 42" MODELS Figure 3 - Product Specifications 42'' Models www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126712-01B...
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Page 8: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Unusually Tight Construction WARNING: This heater shall The air that leaks around doors and windows not be installed in a room or may provide enough fresh air for combustion space unless the required vol- and ventilation. However, in buildings of un- usually tight construction, you must provide ume of indoor combustion air additional fresh air. - Page 9 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/ FOR HEATER LOCATION Hr used. Determining if You Have a Confined or _________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space Unconfined Space can support) Use this work sheet to determine if you have...
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Page 10: Installation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation Ventilation Air From Inside Building grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- This fresh air would come from an adjoining nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling unconfined space. - Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add optional cabinet mantels (see Accessories, moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, page 22) or as a built-in unit. Clearances are the installing firebox in rooms without enough same for either installation method. ventilation air may cause mildew to form from CAUTION: Do not install too much moisture.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Table 1 NOTICE: If your installation does Rough Opening Dimensions for not meet the minimum clear- Built-in Installation ances shown, you must do one Front Width Depth of the following: Model (Inside to Inside) Height (Min.) 32" " " "...
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: If installing blower accessory, WARNING: DO NOT FILL THE see Wiring Instructions, page 14. SPACES AROUND THE FIRE- 3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough open- BOX WITH INSULATION OR ing with back of firebox inside wall open- OTHER MATERIALS.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Equipment Shutoff Valves (Install One) Firebrick Side Wall Side View Remove this Area Knockout Locations (Knock Out Knockout Chisel 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 Vary From Illustration)
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued Sheet Front Metal Refractory Screws Panel Control Access Electrical Electrical Cover Cover Bushing Plate Outer Wrapper Wire Nut (3x) Electrical of Fireplace (Not Supplied) Housing Power Source Wiring Bottom (Not Supplied) Louver To Power Figure 13 - Accessing Blower Compartment Source (Controls Not Shown for Clarity) Electrical Cover...
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued Model BK Installation 3. Remove metal lock nut from plastic con- 1. Be certain that all wire terminals are trol shaft by turning lock nut with pliers securely attached to terminals on blower counter clockwise. Mount speed control motor and that the screw retaining the box by placing plastic control shaft green ground wire is tight (see Figure 15).
- Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued Variable CAUTION: Never touch Fan Switch blower wheel while in operation. Black 6. Turn on power to duplex outlet if previ- ously turned off per warning in column 2, page 15. 110/115 7. Plug in blower power cord to duplex outlet V.A.C.
- Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Connect wire connectors to rear of switch Model BK3 Installation (VCT3036 and VCT3042 Models Only) terminals on rocker switch. 4. Check to make sure power cord is com- 1. Place BK3 fan assembly between two leg pletely clear of blower and that there are stands with fan blades pointing toward no foreign objects in blower.
- Page 19 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT Secure to Collars with Metal Tape, Screws or Straps (Min. of 1/4" x 20" in size) (MODEL AK4/AK4F) Installation of outside air kit should be per- Air Inlet formed during rough framing of fireplace due Location to the nature of it's location.
- Page 20 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD Top View of Rod Layout AND SCREEN 1. Attach hood to firebox using screws pro- Rear Hole vided (see Figure 22). 2. Insert each rod through all rings located Identification Front Label Location at top of screen. Hole 3.
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Page 21: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. When calling, have ready: This will protect your warranty coverage for • your name parts replaced under warranty. • your address Contact authorized dealers of this product. If • model and serial numbers of your heater they can’t supply original replacement part(s), •... -
Page 22: Accessories
ACCESSORIES REFRACTORY BRICK LINER KIT NOTICE: All accessories may BL36H - 36" Red Textured Herringbone not be available for all fireplace BL42H - 42" Red Textured Herringbone models. BL36HS - 36" White Smooth Herringbone BL42HS - 42" White Smooth Herringbone Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. - Page 23 ACCESSORIES Continued MANTELS PERIMETER TRIM 32" WALL MANTELS PT32 - 32" Black W32TU - 32" Unfinished, Traditional PT32B - 32" Brushed Brass W32TO - 32" Oak Stain, Traditional PT32P - 32" Platinum PT36 - 36" Black W32CO - 32" Oak Stain, Classic PT36B - 36"...
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Page 24: Parts
PARTS MODELS 32" 36", AND 42" MODEL NO. CATALOG NO. DESCRIPTION VRT3032B F0302 Flush Face 32" VF Firebox, Black Interior VCT3032B F0303 Louver Face 32" VF Firebox, Black Interior VRT3036B F0304 Flush Face 36" VF Firebox, Black Interior VCT3036B F0305 Louver Face 36"... - Page 25 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 108441-01 Screen • • 12116 Screen • • 107891-01 Screen •...
- Page 26 PARTS MODELS VRT3032WS, VCT3032WS, VRT3036WS, VCT3036WS, VRT3036RS, VCT3036RS, VRT3036RH, VCT3036RH, VRT3042WS, VCT3042WS, VRT3042RS, VCT3042RS, VRT3042RH, VCT3042RH and FBF36WS-LS MODEL NO. CATALOG NO. DESCRIPTION VRT3032WS F0308 Flush Face 32" VF Firebox, White Stacked Brick VCT3032WS F0309 Louver Face 32" VF Firebox, White Stacked Brick VRT3036WS F0310 Flush Face 36"...
- Page 27 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 108434-01 Left Refractory White Stack • 125280-01 Left Refractory White Stack •...
- Page 28 KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model (located on product or identification tag) _____________________________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag) __________________________ Date Purchased __________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification.
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Page 29: 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 and firebox carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited Warranty against thermal breakage only. - Page 30 NOTES...
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- Page 32 Innovative Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information. 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 P126712-01 Nashville, TN 37210 1-800-655-2008...