Superior VRE4032RS Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

Indoor/outdoor vent-free firebox

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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 DI-
MENSIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION.
This firebox has been tested and approved under ANSI Z21.91 for use with any gas log approved to ANSI
Z21.11.2 for indoor applications and ANSI Z21.97 for outdoor applications.
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 this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing 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™ Indoor/Outdoor Vent-Free Firebox
Models
PFS
®
US
Report No. F09-130
For more information, visit Superiorfireplaces.US.com
VRE4032RS
VRE4036RS
VRE4032RH
VRE4036RH
VRE4032WS
VRE4036WS
VRE4032WH
VRE4036WH
P127032-01
P/N 127032-01 Rev. B 01/2015
VRE4042RS
VRE4042RH
VRE4042WS
VRE4042WH

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Superior™ Indoor/Outdoor Vent-Free Firebox Models VRE4032RS VRE4036RS VRE4042RS VRE4032RH VRE4036RH VRE4042RH VRE4032WS VRE4036WS VRE4042WS VRE4032WH VRE4036WH VRE4042WH ® P127032-01 Report No. F09-130 P/N 127032-01 Rev. B 01/2015 INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for your purchase. We appreciate your TABLE OF CONTENTS business! Safety ..................... 2 Please carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. Pay Local Codes ................... 3 special attention to all warnings and safety information. Product Features ................3 Following these safety, care, and operation instructions will help Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts....
  • Page 3: Local Codes

    SAFETY Continued 1. Do not use this firebox as a wood-burning fireplace. Use only State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a decorative unvented room heaters (log sets). licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas- 2.
  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 32" MODELS " In " Indoor " " " Stand Left Side " Indoor View with " Indoor/Outdoor Air Kit Built-In Side Outside Air Nailing Kit Location Flanges (Optional) " " " Square Gas Line Firebox Top View Access "...
  • Page 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 36" AND 42" MODELS Note: If only one dimension is shown, dimension is the same for both 36" and 42" models. "(36" "(42" 43"(36" M "(42" " (36" Models) " " (42" Models) Left Side Outside Air View with Kit Location "...
  • Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Confined and Unconfined Space WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 defines a confined room or space unless the required volume of indoor space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 combustion air is provided by the method described Btu per hour (4.8 m per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all ap-...
  • Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the Ventilation Air From Outdoors actual amount of Btu/Hr used. Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must ________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) provide two permanent openings: one within 12"...
  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION B. Clearances from top of firebox opening to ceiling should not be WARNING: A qualified service person must install less than 42". firebox. Follow all local codes. C. When firebox is installed on carpeting or other combustible material, other than wood flooring, firebox should be installed on a metal or wood panel extending full width and depth of enclosure.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued 4. Carefully insert firebox into rough opening. BUILT-IN FIREBOX INSTALLATION 5. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails or wood screws through Built-in installation of this firebox involves installing firebox into a holes in nailing flange (see Figure 8, page 10). framed-in enclosure.
  • Page 10: Nailing Flanges

    INSTALLATION Continued 7. Install and properly test gas log heater. Follow installation instruc- WARNING: Do not allow noncombustible materials tions included with vent-free gas log heater that is being installed. to cover any necessary openings like louvered slots. IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, combustible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued Equipment OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT (MODEL AK4/AK4F) Shutoff Installation of outside air kit should be performed during rough fram- Valves (Install ing of fireplace due to the nature of it's location. Outside combustion One) air is accessed through a vented crawl space (AK4F) or through a sidewall (AK4).
  • Page 12: Label Location

    INSTALLATION Continued Top View of Rod Layout INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD AND SCREEN Identification 1. For Indoor models, attach hood and front panel assembly by snapping Label panel assembly into fireplace opening (see Figure 12). Location Rear Hole 2. For Indoor/outdoor models, loosen screws along the fireplace top Front Hole face.
  • Page 13: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS ACCESSORIES Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your NOTICE: All accessories may not be available for all warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. fireplace models. Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call IHP at 1-800-655-2008.
  • Page 14: Parts

    PARTS MODELS VRE4032RS/RH, VRE4032WS/WH, VRE4036RS/RH, VRE4036WS/WH, VRE4042RS/RH, VRE4042WS/WH 19 21 20/20a Superiorfireplaces.US.com 126773-01B...
  • Page 15 14 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. VRE4032RS/RH VRE4036RS/RH VRE4042RS/RH F0485/F0486...
  • Page 16 PARTS MODELS VRE4032RS/RH, VRE4032WS/WH, VRE4036RS/RH, VRE4036WS/WH, VRE4042RS/RH, VRE4042WS/WH Superiorfireplaces.US.com 126773-01B...
  • Page 17 14 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. VRE4032RS VRE4032RH PART NO.
  • Page 18 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 14 of this manual. WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP.
  • Page 19: 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 20 WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model (located on product or id tag) Burner System _________ Cast Stove ___________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag) ___________________ Date Purchased ______________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification. 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.

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