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P/N 126700-01 REV. B 01/2017
P126700-01
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 fi replace 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:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable 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.
• Leave the building immediately.
• 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 fi re department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Installation and Operation Instructions
Unvented (Vent-Free) Universal Firebox
With Refractory Panels
PFS
Models
®
US
Report No. F09-130
VRT4536WS
VRT4542WS
VRT4536WH
VRT4542WH
VRT4550WS
VRT4550WH
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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Unvented (Vent-Free) Universal Firebox With Refractory Panels P/N 126700-01 REV. B 01/2017 Models ® VRT4536WS VRT4542WS VRT4550WS P126700-01 VRT4536WH VRT4542WH VRT4550WH Report No. F09-130 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 Gas Line Installation .......... 15 Local Codes............4 Replacement Parts ..........16 Product Features ..........4 Service Tips ............16 Locating Firebox ..........4 Technical Service..........16 Product Specifi cations ......... 5 Accessories ............17 Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..... - Page 3 SAFETY Continued 1. Do not use this fi rebox as a wood burning Do not place clothing or other fi replace. Use only decorative unvented fl ammable material on or near room heaters (log sets). the appliance. Never place any 2.
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Page 4: Local Codes
LOCAL CODES Install and use fi rebox with care. Follow all COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHU- local codes. In the absence of local codes, SETTS REQUIREMENTS use the latest edition of The National Fuel These appliances are approved for installa- Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*; National tion in the US state of Massachusetts if the Fuel Gas Code (latest edition). -
Page 5: Product Specifi Cations
" 19" (Ref.) " " " " " 36" HEARTH " " 50" 30" " 7" " " " 36" " " " Figure 1 - 36" Models VRT4536WS and VRT4536WH (Picture may vary from actual fi replace) SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126700-01B... - Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 42" MODELS " " 23" " (Ref.) " " " " " 42" HEARTH " " 50" 30" " 7" " " " 42" " " 13" Figure 2 - 42" Models VRT4542WS and VRT4542WH (Picture may vary from actual fi replace) SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126700-01B...
- Page 7 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 50" MODELS " " 23" " (Ref.) " " " " " 50" HEARTH " " 50" 30" " " " 7" " 50" " " 13" Figure 3 - 50" Models VRT4550WS and VRT4550WH (Picture may vary from actual fi replace) SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126700-01B...
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Page 8: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Unusually tight construction is defi ned as WARNING: This heater shall not construction where: be installed in a room or space un- a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water less the required volume of indoor vapor retarder with a rating of one perm combustion air is provided by the... - Page 9 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Use this work sheet to determine if you have a B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventila- tion Air From Outdoors, Page 10. confi ned or unconfi ned space. C. Install a lower Btu/Hr fi replace, if lower Btu/Hr Space: Includes the room in which you will install size makes room unconfi...
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Page 10: Installation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation Ventilated Outlet Attic grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling Outlet and one within 12" of the fl oor. Connect these To Attic items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. - Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If placing custom mantel above built-in fi re- WARNING: Maintain the box, you must meet the minimum allowable minimum clearances. If you can, clearance between mantel shelf and top of provide greater clearances from fi...
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough NOTICE: If your installation does opening with back of fi rebox inside wall not meet the minimum clear- opening. ances shown, you must do one 4. Carefully insert fi rebox into rough opening. of the following: 5.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place fi rebox on fl oor in desired location. Make sure mantel will be fl ush against wall when installed. 4. Carefully slide cabinet mantel over fi re- box. Be careful not to scratch fi rebox, Nails or cabinet mantel, fl...
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Page 14: Firebrick Wall Installation
REFRACTORY PANEL INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Installation of brick 3. Install rear refractory panel. This panel has a top and bottom. To determine which should be done after the fi re- is which, match up the pattern on the rear place is placed in a permanent panel with the left and right sides before location. -
Page 15: Gas Line Installation
REFRACTORY PANEL INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING SCREEN Hole for Screen Rating 1. Slide round end of screen rod into rings at Plate top of screen. Attach one push-on nut to end Leading of rod before attaching last ring of screen. Bricks 2. -
Page 16: Replacement Parts
OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Continued If you install a decorative gas appliance CAUTION: All gas piping (vented gas log), the decorative gas appliance must comply with the Standard for Decorative and connections must be tested Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel for leaks after the installation is Burning Fireplaces, ANS Z21.60 or Z21.84 completed. -
Page 17: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Purchase these appliance accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, contact IHP at SuperiorFireplaces.US.com for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. Only kits supplied by IHP shall be used in the installation of this appliance. Use of non-approved accessory/part kit(s) can result in poor performance and safety hazards. -
Page 18: Parts
PARTS 36", 42", AND 50" MODELS Cat. No. Model Interior F0277 VRT4536WS White Stack F0278 VRT4536WH White Herr. F0279 VRT4542WS White Stack F0280 VRT4542WH White Herr. F0281 VRT4550WS White Stack F0282 VRT4550WH White Herr. 15/16 15/16 SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126700-01B... - Page 19 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi rebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 16 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Face Assembly • • • Firebox Bottom Assembly • •...
- Page 20 PARTS 36", 42", AND 50" MODELS Picture may vary from actual WARNING LIFTING HAZARD IMPORTANT: Installation of brick panels should be done after the fireplace is placed in a permanent SINGLE -PERSON LIFT COULD location. CAUSE INJURY. USE ASSISTANCE WHEN MOVING OR LIFTING.
- Page 21 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi rebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 16 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. F3242 White Stack Refractory Set, 36" • F3244 White Stack Refractory Set, 42" •...
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Page 23: Warranty
Brand Gas Fireplaces, Stoves and Inserts 20 Year Limited Warranty THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior ® Brand gas fi replace, Stove or Insert ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The product body, fi rebox and barrier carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited Warranty against thermal breakage only. - Page 24 SuperiorFireplaces.US.com Record the following important information about your appliance: Appliance model number Appliance serial number Date appliance was Installed Type of gas appliance uses Dealer name IHP reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifi...