Superior UVF-36 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Superior UVF-36 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

36"x24", 36"x28" & 42"x28" universal vent-free fireboxes

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UVFRC-4228 Shown
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
Installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or
gas fi tter;
• See Table of Contents for location of additional Com-
monwealth of Massachusetts requirements.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BURN SOLID
WOOD FUELS, OTHER GAS LOG SETS OR ANY
OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN THIS
VENT-FREE FIREBOX.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline
or other fl ammables or liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: What to do if you smell gas:
• DO NOT light any appliance.
• DO NOT touch any electrical switches.
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow your gas suppliers
instructions.
• If your gas supplier cannot be reached, call
the fi re department.
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
OTL Report No.116-F-38-5
INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

UNIVERSAL VENT-FREE FIREBOX
36" x 24", 36" x 28" & 42" x 28" Universal Vent-Free Fireboxes
P/N 700,032M REV. B 05/2006
MODELS
UVF-36
UVFRC-3628
UVFRC-3628-H
FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED GAS-FIRED UNVENTED DECO-
RATIVE ROOM HEATER NOT TO EXCEED 40,000 BTU/H.
DO NOT BURN WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN THESE
APPLIANCES.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTER-
ATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSIS-
TANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED
INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.
CAREFULLY REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH
THE DECORATIVE TYPE VENT-FREE ROOM HEATER FOR THE
MINIMUM FIREPLACE SIZE REQUIREMENT.
DO NOT INSTALL AN APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX, UNLESS
THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REQUIRED
FOR THE INSTALLATIONS.
THIS IS A VENT-FREE GAS-FIRED HEATER ENCLOSURE. IT
USES AIR (OXYGEN) FROM THE ROOM IN WHICH IT IS IN-
STALLED. PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION AIR MUST BE PROVIDED. REFER TO COMBUS-
TION AND VENTILATION AIR SECTION, PAGES 3 & 4.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out
of traffi c and away from furniture or draperies.
Do not place clothing or other materials on or near this appli-
ance.
IMPORTANT: READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR VENT-FREE ROOM
HEATERS.
UVFRC-4228
UVFRC-4228-H

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNIVERSAL VENT-FREE FIREBOX 36" x 24", 36" x 28" & 42" x 28" Universal Vent-Free Fireboxes P/N 700,032M REV. B 05/2006 MODELS UVF-36 UVFRC-4228 UVFRC-3628 UVFRC-4228-H UVFRC-4228 Shown UVFRC-3628-H INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE. CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING WARNING INFORMATION Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early • The heater must be isolated from INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUC- signs of carbon monoxide poisoning the gas supply piping system by TIONS WITH THE OWNER. closing its individual manual are similar to the fl...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    fi replace to be found anywhere. A beautiful, prestigious, alternative to a National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 wood burning fi replace. Welcome to a family of tens of thousands of satisfi ed SUPERIOR - latest edition. Fireplace Owners.
  • Page 4: Cold Climate Insulation

    The National Fuel Gas Code defi nes a confi ned 3. Add the BTU/Hr of all the fuel burning appli- Your options are: space as a space whose volume is less than ances in the space. 50 ft per 1,000 BTU/Hr (4.8 m per kw) of the a.
  • Page 5: Requirements For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    (e)Unvented propane or natural gas-fi red space/room heaters shall Note: The following requirements reference various Massachusetts and national codes not contained in this document. be prohibited in bedrooms and bathrooms. (f)Space/room heaters shall be properly sized for the room or space Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of installation, but shall not exceed a maximum of 40,000 BTU input per room or space.
  • Page 6: Location Of Firebox

    LOCATION OF FIREBOX WARNING Carefully select the best location for installation Do not install these built-in Vent- of your built-in Vent-Free fi rebox. The following factors should be taken into consideration: Free fi reboxes in sleeping quarters, 40" or in recreational vehicles. 16"...
  • Page 7 Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance Model UVF-36 WITH Canopy Installed Models UVFRC-3628 and UVFRC-4228 WITHOUT Canopy Installed Canopy is required on all installations for this model only. Canopy is optional on these models Safe Zone Safe Zone Combustible Mantel Combustible Mantel...
  • Page 8: Assembly Steps

    ASSEMBLY STEPS Consult all local codes. IMPORTANT Notes: Properly size and route the gas supply line • Illustrations shown in this manual refl ect Hold heater regulator with a wrench from the supply regulator to the area where the “typical” installations with nominal dimen- appliance is to be installed per requirements to prevent movement when connect- sions and are for design and framing refer-...
  • Page 9: Firebox Framing

    Firebox Framing 3. Note the fl oor construction, i.e. 2" x 6", 2" x Note: The nailing fl ange and the area directly behind the nailing fl ange is exempt from the 8" or 2" x 10", single or double joists, type clearances described on the fi...
  • Page 10: Specifi Cations

    SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions - Inches (millimeters) Model No. 41-3/4 37-1/4 23-1/2 7-3/8 15-7/8 7-1/2 11-15/16 1-5/16 5-1/2 30-5/16 29-5/8 UVF-36 (914) (610) (1061) (946) (597) (508) (76) (187) (403) (190) (303) (33) (140) (770) (753) UVFRC-3628 & 41-3/4 41-1/4 23-1/2 8-3/8 15-7/8 7-1/2 11-15/16...
  • Page 11: Framing Specifi Cations

    FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS Framing Dimensions Corner Installation UVFRC-3628 & UVFRC-4228 & Opening UVF-36 Back Wall Of Chase/Enclosure This Figure corre- UVFRC-3628-H UVFRC-4228-H Including Finishing Materials sponds to Table 1 42-1/4" (1073) 42-1/4" (1073) 48-1/4" (1226) If Any 40-1/4" (1022) 44-1/4" (1124) 44-1/4"...
  • Page 12: Optional Equipment / Blower Kit Installation

    IMPORTANT Top View * Junction Box * Electrical Outlet The Ground Lead must be connected to the green screw (located on the Canopy junction box). Failure to do this Blower could result in an electrical short or Bend blower mounting shock injury.
  • Page 13 Installation Instructions - Cover Plate FBK-100 or FBK 200 Blower Kits and JBK Junction Box Kit J-Box & Receptacle IMPORTANT All electrical wiring must be performed by licensed Elec- Remove knock-out tricians. Electrical wiring must comply with the National (strain relief bushing presses into this hole Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA 70 - latest edition around romex wires...
  • Page 14 Step 8. Ensure that power supply wires are NOT "live" before making these connections). Install J-Box Cover Plate as follows: Model UVFRC-4228 Shown Feed the * Romex wires (or other equivalent plastic insulated wire - Refer ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code - Latest Edition) Firebox through the J-Box Cover retangular opening, then connect to the fl...
  • Page 15: Firebox Finishes

    FIREBOX FINISHES APPROVED ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS There are a wide variety of “fi nished looks” for your built-in Vent-Free fi rebox from formal wall decor with elaborate mantels to rustic wood paneling or warm brick facings. Only noncombustible materials like marble, stone, tile, brick, etc. may overlap the black front facing.
  • Page 16 APPROVED ACCESSORIES AND The variable speed control COMPONENTS rheostat is included with FBK-200 models only * Forced Air Blower Kits Cat. Model No. Description 80L84 FBK-100 Blower, Standard (single speed) 80L85 FBK-200 Blower, Variable Speed (w/wall-mounted switch) Charcoal Canopy 94L89 FBK-100-36 Blower, Standard, 36 Pack Cat.
  • Page 17: Replacement Parts List

    REPLACEMENT PARTS An exploded view of the fi rebox with numbered parts and a replacement parts list can be found on the Page. Normally, all parts should be ordered through your distributor or dealer. Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices at time of order. When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: 1.
  • Page 18 NOTES NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.
  • Page 19 NOTES NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.
  • Page 20 The manufacturer 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. Consult your local distributor for fi replace code information. Printed in U.S.A. © 2006 by LHP 1110 West Taft Avenue •...

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