Superior VRE4536RS Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Universal vent-free outdoor firebox

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P/N 127029-01 Rev. A 01/2014
P127029-01
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also contains
information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed. Keep it with your other
important papers.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This wood burning fireplace complies with
UL127 CAN/ULC-S610-M87 standard as a
FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE.
This fireplace is approved for use as a wood furning fireplace or for use with a vented gas log approved to
ANSI Z21.60 or Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard.
FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction
(such as the municipal building department, fire
department, etc.) should be contacted before
installation to determine the need to obtain a
permit.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home (USA only)
or 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, unless a certified kit is used.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
— 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™ Universal Vent-Free Outdoor Firebox
PFS
Models
®
VRE4536RS
C
US
VRE4536WS
VRE4536RH
VRE4536WH
SAVE THIS BOOK
Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l'appareil.
Consommateur : Conservez cette notice pour consultation ultérieure.
Ce foyer au bois est conforme aux UL 127 CAN/ULC-
S610-M87 norme comme une USINE CONSTRUITE
CHEMINÉE.
POUR LE CANADA: L'autorité compétente (comme le
service municipal du bâtiment, les pompiers, etc.) doit
être contacté avant l'installation afin de déterminer la
nécessité d'obtenir un permis.
AVERTISSEMENT : Assurez-vous de bien suivre les
instructions données dans cette notice pour réduire au
minimum le risque d'incindie ou d'explosion ou pour éviter
tout dommage matériel, toute blessure ou la mort.
— Ne pas entreposer ni utilizer d'essence ni d'autres
vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage
de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
— QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ :
• Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
• Ne touchez à aucan interrupteur. Ne pas vous
servir des téléphones se trouvant dans le bâtiment
où vous trouvez.
• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de
gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du
fournisseur.
• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz,
appelez le service des incindies.
— L'installation et l'entretien doivent être assurés par un
installateur ou un service d'entretien qualifié ou par
le fournisseur de gaz.
VRE4542RS
VRE4550RS
VRE4542WS
VRE4550WS
VRE4542RH
VRE4550RH
VRE4542WH
VRE4550WH

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Superior™ Universal Vent-Free Outdoor Firebox P/N 127029-01 Rev. A 01/2014 Models ® VRE4536RS VRE4542RS VRE4550RS VRE4536WS VRE4542WS VRE4550WS VRE4536RH VRE4542RH VRE4550RH P127029-01 VRE4536WH VRE4542WH VRE4550WH SAVE THIS BOOK This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also contains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed.
  • 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. WARNING: Carefully review the instructions sup- plied with the decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum fireplace size requirement.
  • Page 3 SAFETY Continued You must operate this fireplace WARNING: Any change to with the provided fireplace this firebox or its controls can screen and hood in place. Make be dangerous. sure these parts are in place and screens are closed before WARNING: Do not allow fans running installed gas log heater.
  • 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 (Picture may vary from actual fireplace) www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 127029-01A...
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 42" MODELS " " 23" " (Ref.) " " " " " 42" HEARTH " " 50" 30" " 7" " " " 42" " " 13" Figure 2 - 42" Models (Picture may vary from actual fireplace) www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 127029-01A...
  • Page 7 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 50" MODELS " " 23" " (Ref.) " " " " " 50" HEARTH " " 50" 30" " " " 7" " 50" " " 13" Figure 3 - 50" Models (Picture may vary from actual fireplace) www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 127029-01A...
  • 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.
  • 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 Clearances

    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.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Use only non- combustible mortar or adhe- Cabinet sives when overlapping the front Mantel facing with noncombustible facing material. Gas Line INSTALLING FIREBOX USING Access Hole OPTIONAL CUSTOM BUILT (Either Side MANTELS of Firebox) Piping WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install firebox.
  • 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 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: 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 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.
  • 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" SUPERIOR MODELS 15/16 15/16 www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 127029-01A...
  • 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 MODELS VRE4536RS, VRE4536RH, VRE4542RS, VRE4542RH, VRE4550RS VRE4550RH SERIES Picture may vary from actual www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 127029-01A...
  • 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: Year Limited Warranty

    THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior™ Brand wood burning fireplace ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The Product body, firebox and ceramic glass carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited Warranty against thermal breakage only.
  • Page 24 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 127029-01A...
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