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P/N 126700-01 Rev.A 02/2014
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 fireplace 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: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing 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
PFS
Models
®
US
VRT4536RS
VRT4536RH
VRT4536WS
VRT4536WH
Unvented (Vent-Free) Universal Firebox
TM
VRT4542RS
VRT4542RH
VRT4542WS
VRT4542WH
VRT4550RS
VRT4550RH
VRT4550WS
VRT4550WH
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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Superior Unvented (Vent-Free) Universal Firebox P/N 126700-01 Rev.A 02/2014 Models ® VRT4536RS VRT4542RS VRT4550RS VRT4536RH VRT4542RH VRT4550RH VRT4536WS VRT4542WS VRT4550WS VRT4536WH VRT4542WH VRT4550WH P126700-01 INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al- teration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct in- stallation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety .............. -
Page 3: Safety
SAFETY Continued Due to high temperatures, the 1. Do not use this firebox as a wood burning appliance should be located out fireplace. Use only decorative unvented room heaters (log sets). of traffic and away from furniture 2. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as and draperies. -
Page 4: Local Codes
LOCAL CODES Install and use firebox with care. Follow all State of Massachusetts: The installation local codes. In the absence of local codes, must be made by a licensed plumber use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. -
Page 5: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 36" MODELS " 29" " 19" (Ref.) " " " " " 36" HEARTH " " 50" 30" " 7" " " " 36" " " " Figure 1 - 36" Models VRT4536WS and VRT4536WH (Picture may vary from actual fireplace) www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126700-01A... - 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 fireplace) www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126700-01A...
- 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 fireplace) www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126700-01A...
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Page 8: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Unusually tight construction is defined as WARNING: This heater shall construction where: not be installed in a room or space a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out- unless the required volume of in- side atmosphere have a continuous door combustion air is provided water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x 10... - Page 9 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 1. Determine the volume of the space (length If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the x width x height). maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft. space is an unconfined space.
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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 grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- Attic nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling Outlet and one within 12" of the floor. 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 WARNING: Maintain the If placing custom mantel above built-in fire- box, you must meet the minimum allowable minimum clearances. If you clearance between mantel shelf and top of can, provide greater clearances firebox opening shown in Figure 7.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough NOTICE: If your installation does opening with back of firebox inside wall not meet the minimum clear- opening. ances shown, you must do one 4. Carefully insert firebox into rough opening. of the following: 5.
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Page 13: Gas Line Installation
INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place firebox on floor in desired location. Make sure mantel will be flush against wall when installed. Nails or 4. Carefully slide cabinet mantel over fire- Wood box. Be careful not to scratch firebox, Screws cabinet mantel, flooring, etc., when install- ing (see Figure 12). - Page 14 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 fire- 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 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 OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION Continued If you install a decorative gas appliance CAUTION: All gas piping (vented gas log), the decorative gas appliance and connections must be tested must comply with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel for leaks after the installation Burning Fireplaces, ANS Z21.60 or Z21.84 is completed.
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Page 17: Technical Service
TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about instal- When calling please have your model and se- lation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, rial numbers of your fireplace ready. contact INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS at You can also visit our web site at 1-800-655-2008. -
Page 18: Parts
PARTS 36", 42", AND 50" MODELS 15/16 15/16 www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126700-01A... - Page 19 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Face Assembly • • • Firebox Bottom Assembly • •...
- Page 20 PARTS 36", 42", AND 50" MODELS Picture may vary from actual www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126700-01A...
- Page 21 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 116084-02 Hearth 36" Red • • 111426-02 Hearth 42" Red •...
- Page 22 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 116084-01 Hearth 36" Natural White • • 111426-01 Hearth 42" Natural White •...
- Page 23 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.
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Page 24: Warranty
WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model (located on product or identification tag) _____________________________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag) __________________________ Date Purchased __________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification. www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126700-01A... - Page 25 NOTES _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126700-01A...
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- Page 28 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 Nashville, TN 37210 126700-01 1-800-655-2008 Rev. A www.IHP.US.com 02/14 P126700-01...
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