Table Of Contents; Packaging; Introduction - Superior VRE4336ZEN Installation Instructions Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Packaging .........................................page
Introduction ......................................page
Massachusetts Requirements ...........page
General Information ..........................page
Location ............................................page
Pre-Installation Notes .......................page
Assembly Steps ................................page
Waterproofing The Fireplace ............page
Appliance Clearances ........................page
Clearance Specifications ...................page
Fireplace Installation .........................page
Routing Gas Line ..............................page
Fireplace Specifications .....................page
Framing Specifications ......................page
Field Wiring .......................................page 10
Connecting Gas Line ........................page 11
Installing The Logs ............................page 12
Checking Appliance Operation ..........page 13
Firebox Finishes ................................page 13
Accessories And Components ..........page 14
Gas Conversion Kits .................. page 15
This installation manual will help you obtain a
safe, efficient, dependable installation for your
appliance.
This manual is part of a set of two supporting
this product. Refer to manual 506010-20 for
Care And Operations.
Please read and understand these
instructions before beginning your
installation.

PACKAGING

The assembled outdoor gas fireplace is pack-
aged with the following:
1 - the logs are packaged in a carton located
within the firebox.
2 - one envelope containing the literature pack-
age which consists of the Care and Operation
manual and Installation Instructions.
2
3 - three (3) bags of volcanic stone, envelope
is located in the firebox area.
4 - Electrical kit containing the wall switch
2
components, battery holder, box and cover
2
(see Field Wiring Page 10).
3

INTRODUCTION

3
4 These outdoor gas fireplaces are designed for
exterior applications. These appliances must
4
be installed outdoors.
4
The VRE43 Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace
4
is designed for outdoor use. It may also be
5
installed in screened porches and lanais that
meet these minimum requirements:
6
Minimum porch area - 96 square feet
7
Minimum ceiling height - 7 feet 8 inches
7
A minimum of two (2) walls can be screened
8
but must be open to outside ventilation.
9
Minimum screen area - 64 square feet
Minimum screen top height - 6 feet 8 inches
Refer to Outdoor Space definition below and
Clearance Specifications on Page 6.
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.
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
Accessories
Figure 1
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
These appliances are designed to operate on
natural gas or propane. An electronic inter-
mittent 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 by PFS Corporation
(Report No. 14-020) and listed by ANSI Z21.97
(2012) in USA and to CSA 2.41 (2012) in
Canada, as outdoor gas fireplaces.
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.
An LP-cylinder not connected for
use shall not be stored in the vicin-
ity of this or any other appliance.
Weatherproof
Enclosure
Fireplace
WARNING
Wall Switch
Optional Drain Pan