1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Superior Fireplaces Manuals
  4. Indoor Fireplace
  5. VRT4032ZEN
  6. Installation and operation instructions manual

Superior Fireplaces VRT4032ZEN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Unvented (vent-free) radiant and louvered faced fireplace system with logs and thermostat blower
Hide thumbs Also See for VRT4032ZEN:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

P/N 900719-00 REV. D 12/2019
P900719-00
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the
rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
This is an unvented gas-fi red heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation
section on Page 6 of this manual.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
– 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.
• 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) Radiant and Louvered Faced
Fireplace System with Logs and Thermostat Blower
PFS
Models
®
US
Report No. F12-047
For use with log set (required option)
VRT4032ZEN
VRT4032ZEP
LBG18BM
VRT4036ZEN
VRT4036ZEP
LBG24BM

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Superior Fireplaces VRT4032ZEN

Summary of Contents for Superior Fireplaces VRT4032ZEN

  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Unvented (Vent-Free) Radiant and Louvered Faced Fireplace System with Logs and Thermostat Blower P/N 900719-00 REV. D 12/2019 Models ® VRT4032ZEN VRT4032ZEP VRT4036ZEN VRT4036ZEP Report No. F12-047 P900719-00 For use with log set (required option) LBG18BM LBG24BM INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

  • 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 Product Identifi cation ................5 special attention to all warnings and safety information. Local Codes ..................5 Unpacking ....................

  • Page 3: Safety

    SAFETY Continued Fireplace front and screen become very hot when run- DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead ning fi replace. to death! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poison- WARNING: Young children should be carefully ing resemble the fl u, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have supervised when they are in the same room with the these signs, the heater may not be working properly.

  • Page 4: Product Identifi Cation

    SAFETY 16. Operating fi replace above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause Continued pilot outage. 17. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel 1. WARNING: This appliance is only for use with the type of gas tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity (propane/LP only). indicated on the rating plate.

  • Page 5: Local Codes

    LOCAL CODES UNPACKING Install and use appliance with care. The installation CAUTION: Do not remove the data must conform with local codes or in the absence plates attached to the heater base as- of local codes, to the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54*.

  • Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Unusually tight construction is defi ned as con- WARNING: This heater shall not struction where: be installed in a room or space un- a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor less the required volume of indoor retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x 10 combustion air is provided by the...
  • Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Use this work sheet to determine if you have a A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfi ned confi ned or unconfi ned space. space, remove door to adjoining room or add Space: Includes the room in which you will install ventilation grills between rooms.
  • Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat- NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic required size of ventilation grills or ducts.

  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION NOTE: Your fi replace is designed to be used in zero NOTICE: This appliance is intended clearance installations. Wall or framing material for supplemental heating. Use this can be placed directly against any exterior surface heater along with your primary heat- on the rear, sides, or top of your fi...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued ELECTRICAL HOOKUP Set Screws This fi replace includes a blower which must be Adjusting connected to either a wall receptacle or the electrical Side Trim Plate receptacle that is included within the fi replace. If Trim the receptacle included with the fi replace is to be used, it must be wired to a 120 volt supply by a certifi...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES 1. Assemble cabinet mantel, hearth base, and trim accessories. Assembly instructions are WARNING: Maintain the minimum included with each accessory. clearances. If you can, provide greater 2. Install a properly grounded, 120 volt three- prong electrical outlet at fi replace location if clearances from fl...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued 10. Carefully insert fi replace into cabinet mantel. Be BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION careful not to scratch or damage hearth base, Built-in installation of this fi replace involves install- cabinet mantel, or any laminate trim on hearth ing fi replace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes base.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued Figure a IMPORTANT: When fi nishing your fi rebox, com- FOR 32" MODELS bustible materials such as wall board, gypsum 0" CLEARANCE MENSIONS ALLOW FOR board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be ANCES TO A 45° butted up next to the sides and top of the fi rebox. Combustible materials should never overlap the "...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation WARNING: Never connect this If placing mantel above built-in fi replace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and appliance to private (non-utility) gas top of fi replace opening. wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas and does not have NOTICE: If your installation does not meet odorants and may have impurities, and...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from fi replace (see Figure 18). IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 6. Replace log base assembly back into fi replace. Feed fl exible gas line into fi replace base area while replacing log base assembly. Make sure WARNING: Test all gas piping and the entire fl exible gas line is in fi replace base connections, internal and external area.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued 5. Correct all leaks at once. Equipment Shutoff Valve 6. Reconnect fi replace and equipment shutoff Propane/LP valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fi ttings Supply Tank for leaks. Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS Right Front Log WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts Left Front specifi cally approved with this appli- ance may result in property damage or personal injury. CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place left ember bed log as shown in Figure Left Middle Log 30. The log has groove on one side that sets on the ember bed pan. The back side of this log needs to rest against the front of the base assembly.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION Continued Rear Middle Left Top Log Rear Log Left Middle Figure 34 - Installing Rear Middle Log Figure 36 - Installing Left Top Log Middle Crossover Rear Log Figure 35 - Installing Rear Log Figure 37 - Installing Middle Crossover Log 9.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION Continued 1. Ember Chunk Placement. The VRT4036 series EMBER PLACEMENT burner systems include three ember chunks that are designed to fi t over shoulder screws WARNING: Do not use any other ember on the ember pan burner. The bottom of each material not supplied with this unit.
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION Continued 3. DO NOT place volcanic stone or additional logs on front burner or on logs. Placing any Bracket material on unit other than ember material on front burner may result in production of carbon Screen monoxide or soot. If replacement embers are needed, the replacement embers must be purchased from IHP.

  • Page 23: Operation

    OPERATION 1. STOP! Read the safety information in column FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open. WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fi re or WARNING: Burners will come explosion may result causing property on automatically within one minute damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 24 OPERATION Continued REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION BASIC CONSTRUCTION • Touch-Screen LCD and three push buttons will allow input from users. • LCD screen will provide system status & input feedback to user. • Backlight will illuminate LCD screen for 5 seconds after any user input – the 1st touch of the LCD screen will only illuminate the backlight (will not respond to associated zone function).
  • Page 25 OPERATION Continued FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION MANUAL ON MODE: NOTE: All function adjustments will be automatically • Transmits fl ame ON command. accepted 15-seconds after pressing a given touch • Pilot Method: Intermittent Pilot Ignition (IPI)/ zone or button. The user may press the MODE/ Spark-to-Pilot only (continuous/standing pilot SET button to immediately accept the adjustment not allowed)
  • Page 26 OPERATION Continued • SWING Temperature: This model does not al- • MODE Zone: THERMO and ON are displayed low for SWING temperature adjustment. This • ROOM TEMP Zone: Measured temperature model utilizes thermostatic fl ame modulation is displayed that will modulation the main fl ame based on •...
  • Page 27 OPERATION Continued 2. Touch the UP or DOWN Buttons to adjust the • TIME/PROG Zone: Current day indicator, day of week (press the MODE/SET Button or current time, and Program status (P1- OFF wait for 15 seconds for adjustment to be ac- or P2-OFF) is displayed cepted, then enter hour of day adjustment).
  • Page 28 OPERATION Continued • Available settings are 1-3 with a factory LEARN PROCESS (PAIRING THE REMOTE default of 3. Refer to the THERMOSTAT TO THE CONTROL MODULE) Mode section for additional details on fl ame NOTE: The transmitter must be in the “OFF” or modulation in THERMOSTAT mode.
  • Page 29 OPERATION Continued SWITCHING ON BLOWER To turn the system on, press the Burner ON/OFF OPERATION switch to the ON position (see fi gure on Page 28). Once the start up process is complete, the main WARNING: This fi replace has burner and pilot will be lit.

  • Page 30: Inspecting Burners

    INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot fl ame pattern and burner fl ame pat- Figure 48 shows the correct burner fl ame. terns often. The front ember burner should have a small blue PILOT FLAME PATTERN fl ame. When the ember material is applied, the Figure 46 shows a correct pilot fl...

  • Page 31: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4. Check the injector holder located at the end of the WARNING: Turn off appliance and burner tube again. Remove any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hair with a soft cloth or let cool before cleaning. vacuum cleaner nozzle.

  • Page 32: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM Pilot Burner 2 Remote Main Burner Control Thermocouple Ground - ON THERMO OFF Cont. ROOM Pilot Connector to Chassis ° ° Ground or Valve Body S M T W T F S PROGRAM Thermocouple - To “S” Terminal on Main Module MODE/SET Dry - Learn (Black)

  • Page 33: Specifi Cations

    SPECIFICATIONS VRT4032ZEN VRT4036ZEN • Rating (Variable): 20,000/25,000 Btu/Hr • Rating (Variable): 22,000/33,000 Btu/Hr • Type Gas: Natural • Type Gas: Natural • Ignition: Electronic • Ignition: Electronic • Manifold Pressure: 4.5" W.C. • Manifold Pressure: 4.5" W.C. • Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): •...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualifi ed service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. NOTE: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Either the remote or touch pad buttons 6. LED is blinking 6. This indicates the battery power is are pressed to start the burner ignition low. Replace the batteries in the sequence and there is no function or power supply box.
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When igniter button is pressed on the 1. Gas supply turned off or equipment 1. Turn on gas supply or open equip- remote or touch pad, the pilot sparks shutoff valve closed ment shutoff valve. but there is no ignition.
  • Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS pilot lights but pilot fl ame goes out 1. Equipment shutoff valve not fully 1. Fully open equipment shutoff valve. before burners light. open 2. Check batteries and replace if need- 2. Missing or weak batteries at power ed.
  • Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner system shuts off. Control module 1. Faulty control module 1. Replace control module. sounds 2 cycles of 3 beeps. Burner system shuts off. Control module 1. Remote and control module not 1. Follow Pairing instructions on Page 28 to re-pair remote to control sounds 2 cycles of 3 beeps.
  • Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burners do not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Inlet gas pressure is too low 1. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company 2. Burner orifi ce(s) clogged 2. Clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and Maintenance, Page 31) or replace burner orifi...
  • Page 40 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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.

  • Page 41: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these appliance accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accesso- Black ries, contact IHP at SuperiorFireplaces.us.com for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back Page of this manual. Brushed Brass Only kits supplied by IHP shall be used in the in- stallation of this appliance.

  • Page 42: Parts

    PARTS LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS VRT4032ZEN, VRT4032ZEP, VRT4036ZEN AND VRT4036ZEP WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifi cally approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury.
  • Page 43 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 47 of this manual. WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP.
  • Page 44 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 33 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN F2949 ODS Remote Wiring Harness •...
  • Page 45 PARTS FIREPLACE MODELS VRT4032ZEN, VRT4032ZEP, VRT4036ZEN AND VRT4036ZEP This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 33 of this manual. WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts.
  • Page 46 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 33 of this manual. LBG18BM and LBG24BM (Boulder Mountain) Logs PART NUMBER VRT4032 (18BM) VRT4036 (24BM) DESCRIPTION J6631 J6641 Log, Ramp J6632...

  • Page 47: Warranty

    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 fireplace, Stove or Insert ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture.
  • Page 48 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 Innovative Hearth Products (IHP) reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifi cations, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products.

This manual is also suitable for:

Vrt4036zenVrt4032zepLbg24bmVrt4036zepLbg18bm

Table of Contents