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P/N 126712-01 Rev. C 01/2017
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 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
Models
PFS
®
US
Report No. F12-020
VCT3032B
VCT3036B
VCT3032WS
VCT3036WS
VRT3032B
VRT3036B
VRT3032WS
VRT3036WS
VCT3042B
VCT3042WS
VRT3042B
VRT3042WS
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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Unvented (Vent-Free) Universal Firebox P/N 126712-01 Rev. C 01/2017 Models VCT3032B VCT3036B VCT3042B ® P126712-01 VCT3032WS VCT3036WS VCT3042WS VRT3032B VRT3036B VRT3042B Report No. F12-020 VRT3032WS VRT3036WS VRT3042WS 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 Specifi cations ......... 5 Parts ..............24 Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..... 8 Warranty ............ - Page 3 SAFETY Continued 1. Do not use this fi rebox as a wood-burning Firebox front and screen be- fi replace. Use only decorative unvented comes very hot when running room heaters (log sets). fi rebox. Keep children and adults 2. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such away from hot surfaces to avoid as pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool.
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Page 4: Local Codes
LOCAL CODES Install and use fi rebox with care. Follow all local *Available from: codes. In the absence of local codes, use the American National Standards Institute, Inc. latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code 25 West 43rd Street, 4th fl oor ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*;... -
Page 5: Product Specifi Cations
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 32" MODELS 22-1/2 6-1/8 Inches 19-1/2 16-5/8 4-3/8 Firebox Top View 36-3/8 32-1/4 36-5/8 18-1/4 29-3/8 2-5/8 34-1/2 Front View 12-5/8 Right Side View Left Side View Outside Air Kit Location 7-5/8 Electrical Outlet 10-1/2 8-1/4 8-1/4 3-5/8 3-5/8 3-3/8 6-7/8... - Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 36" MODELS 6-1/8 29-1/8 Inches 21-1/8 Firebox Top View 8-1/8 36-1/8 7-1/8 41-1/8 43-1/8 Front View Left Side View Right Side View Outside Air Kit Location 40-1/4 26-3/8 Electrical Outlet 10-3/8 8-5/8 8-1/4 8-1/4 3-3/8 7-1/2 2-5/8 8-3/8 8-5/8 11-1/2...
- Page 7 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 42" MODELS 6-1/8 36-1/4 Inches 23-1/4 27-1/8 4-1/2 Firebox Top View 50-1/8 2-3/8 40-1/8 22-3/8 7-1/8 3-1/8 40-1/4 Front View Left Side View Right Side View Outside Air Kit Location 44-1/4 40-1/8 Electrical Outlet 12-5/8 8-1/4 8-1/4 2-5/8 2-5/8 10-1/2...
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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 construction where: not be installed in a room or space a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out- side atmosphere have a continuous unless the required volume of in- water vapor retarder with a rating of door combustion air is provided one perm (6 x 10... - Page 9 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 Confi ned or _______ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can Unconfi ned Space Using the Standard support) Method _______ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr...
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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 unconfi... - Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add optional cabinet mantels (see Accessories, moisture to the air. Although this is benefi cial, Page 22) or as a built-in unit. Clearances are installing fi rebox in rooms without enough the same for either installation method. ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION NOTICE: If your installation does Table 1 not meet the minimum clear- Rough Opening Dimensions for Built-in Installation ances shown, you must do one Front Width Depth of the following: Model (Inside to Inside) Height (Min.) • raise the mantel to an ac- 32"...
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: If installing blower accessory, WARNING: DO NOT FILL see Wiring Instructions, Page 14. THE SPACES AROUND THE 3. Carefully set fi rebox in front of rough open- ing with back of fi rebox inside wall open- FIREBOX WITH INSULATION OR ing.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Equipment Shutoff Valves (Install One) Firebrick Side Wall Side View Remove this Area No Hearth Knockout Locations Knockout Chisel (Knock Out One Hole) Figure 11 - Location of Knockout for Gas Line Hole Gas Line Figure 10 - Installing Gas Line and Equipment Shutoff Valve (Model May Vary From Illustration) INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER...
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued Sheet Metal Front Screws Refractory Panel Control Electrical Electrical Access Cover Bushing Cover Plate Outer Wrapper Wire Nut (3x) Electrical of Fireplace (Not Supplied) Housing Power Source Wiring Lower (Not Supplied) Panel To Power Figure 13 - Accessing Blower Compartment Source (Controls Not Shown for Clarity) Electrical Cover...
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued Model BK Installation CAUTION: Use gloves as 1. Be certain that all wire terminals are sheet metal parts may be sharp. securely attached to terminals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight (see Figure 15). 4.
- 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, 110/115 Page 15. V.A.C. Black 7. Plug in blower power cord to duplex outlet Green Blower (see Figure 14, Page 15).
- 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 fi replace 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 fi rebox using screws pro- Rear Hole vided (see Figure 22). 2. Insert each rod through all rings located Identifi cation Front Label Location at top of screen.
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Page 21: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS See Pages 18-21 for a complete replacement parts 1. The model number of the appliance. list. Use only parts supplied from the manufacturer. 2. The serial number of the appliance. 3. The part number. Normally, all parts should be ordered through your 4. -
Page 22: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Continued Notice: All accessories may not be available for all fi replace models. BLOWER KIT MANTELS 32" WALL MANTELS Cat. No. F1081, Model BK Cat. No. F1140, Model W32TU Squirrel Cage Blower With Speed Control 32" Unfi nished, Traditional Cat. - Page 23 ACCESSORIES Continued PERIMETER TRIM Cat. No. J2273, Model RL42 42" Model Cat. No. F1039, Model PT32 32" Black Filigree - Black Cat. No. F1040, Model PT32B Cat. No. J0966, Model FP32 32" Brushed Brass 32" Model Cat. No. F1041, Model PT32P Cat.
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Page 24: Parts
PARTS MODELS 32" 36", AND 42" MODELS Cat. No. Model Description Interior F0303 VCT3032B Louvered Black F0309 VCT3032WS Louvered White Stack F0302 VRT3032B Radiant Black F0308 VRT3032WS Radiant White Stack F0305 VCT3036B Louvered Black F0311 VCT3036WS Louvered White Stack F0304... - Page 25 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi rebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 21 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. J4214 Screen • • J5688 Screen • • J4093 Screen •...
- Page 26 PARTS MODELS VRT3032WS, VCT3032WS, VRT3036WS, VCT3036WS, VRT3042WS AND VCT3042WS WARNING LIFTING HAZARD IMPORTANT: Installation of brick panels should be SINGLE -PERSON LIFT COULD done after the fireplace is placed in a permanent CAUSE INJURY. location. USE ASSISTANCE WHEN MOVING OR LIFTING. SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126712-01C...
- Page 27 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi rebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 21 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. F3239 White Stack Refractory Set, 32" • F3240 White Stack Refractory Set, 36" •...
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- Page 31 Innovative Hearth Products Superior ® 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.
- Page 32 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...