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P/N 126872-01 Rev.A 02/2014
P126872-01
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-fired 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 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™ Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas
Compact Classic Hearth Fireplace
Models
VCM3026ZMP
VCM3026ZMN
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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Superior™ Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Compact Classic Hearth Fireplace P/N 126872-01 Rev.A 02/2014 Models VCM3026ZMP VCM3026ZMN P126872-01 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 26 Product Identification ........... 4 Wiring Diagram ..........27 Optional Remote Control Accessories ....4 Troubleshooting ..........28 Local Codes............4 Specifications ............ 32 Product Features ..........5 Replacement Parts ..........32 Unpacking............ - Page 3 SAFETY Continued Make certain you read and understand all Carefully supervise young chil- warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It dren when they are in the room is your guide to safe and proper operation of with fireplace. When using the this fireplace.
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Page 4: Product Identification
SAFETY Continued Note: During initial operation, slight smoking 13. Do not use fireplace if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified could occur due to log curing and fireplace burning manufacturing residues. service technician to inspect the room fireplace and to replace any part of the 8. -
Page 5: Product Features
LOCAL CODES PRODUCT FEATURES Continued SAFETY PILOT This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple- State of Massachusetts: The installation tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The must be made by a licensed plumber or gas ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. -
Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
ASSEMBLY Continued 7. Gently rotate hood to upright position. 8. Align screw holes on hood with screw Make sure hood tabs are behind louvers holes on firebox top. and hood is resting on firebox top (see 9. Insert screws as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3,). - Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued c. caulking or sealants are applied to is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume areas such as joints around window of the space. and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, 2.
- Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued C. Install a lower Btu/Hr fireplace, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined. 12" If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the Ventilation Grills space is an unconfined space. You will need Into Adjoining Room, Ventilation Option 2...
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Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION installing fireplace in rooms without enough NOTICE: This heater is intended ventilation air may cause mildew to form from for use as supplemental heat. too much moisture. See Air for Combustion Use this heater along with your and Ventilation, page 6. primary heating system. -
Page 10: Fireplace Clearances
INSTALLATION Continued Minimum Clearances For Side FIREPLACE CLEARANCES Combustible Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling WARNING: Maintain the A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace minimum clearances shown cabinet to any combustible material and in Figure 6. If you can, provide wall should follow diagram in Figure 6. - Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued Note: If not installing blower accessory, 4. If you have not assembled firebox, follow you may wish to run electrical wiring to instructions beginning on page 5. your fireplace for future blower installation 5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall (see Accessories, page 33).
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Shelf 10" Note: WARNING: Do not allow 8" All vertical noncombustible materials to measurements 6" are from top of cover any necessary openings " fireplace like louvered slots. opening to bottom of mantel shelf. All WARNING: Never modify or measurements are in inches.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued 4. Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base. Cabinet 5. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base Mantel (see Figure 12). Make sure mantel is flush against wall and centered left to Assembled right on base. Trim 6.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER 1. Install snap bushings found in hardware kit into both holes in rear of valve cover ACCESSORY GA3450TA shield. Removing Upper Louver Assembly and 2. Make sure the wire harness is firmly Branch Support connected to the terminals on the blower To install the blower accessory, you must first bracket assembly.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued Blower Bracket Wire Wiring Routing Assembly Harness Screw Blower Mounting Holes Power Cord Snap Switch Bushing Switch Plate Blue Black Wire Harness Valve Cover Shield Lower Louver Door Figure 16 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly Fan Switch (Auto/Off/On) Auto Thermostat Blue...
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued For Built-In Installation 2. Follow steps 2 through 6 in Installing Blower Accessory, page 14. WARNING: A licensed elec- 3. A licensed electrician must follow the wir- trician must connect the wiring ing diagram to connect incoming electri- harness to electrical supply cal supply to fan kit wiring harness (see Figure 19).
- Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- WARNING: This appliance nally-tinned copper tubing may requires a 45° male flare fitting be used in certain areas. Check 5/8"-18 UNF (Unified National your local codes. Use pipe of Fine Thread) inlet connection 1/2"...
- Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment 2. Route flexible gas line, included, from trap in supply line as shown in Figure 22. Lo- fireplace control to equipment shutoff cate sediment trap where it is within reach for valve through side or rear access holes cleaning.
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Page 19: Connecting To Gas Supply
INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve WARNING: Test all gas piping for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for and connections, internal and natural gas, or using compressed air. - Page 20 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS THERMOSTAT - GWMT1 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 25, page 19). WARNING: Read and fol- 2. Open main gas valve located on or near low installation instructions. gas meter for natural gas or open pro- Installation should be done by pane/LP supply tank valve.
- Page 21 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH - GWMS2 WARNING: Do not con- nect the thermostat to a power WARNING: Read and fol- source. Electrical shock and/or low installation instructions. a fire hazard will occur. Installation should be done by a qualified installer familiar with 6.
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Page 22: Operation
INSTALLATION OPERATION Continued Continued INSTALLING LOG SET AND SCREEN WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. 1. Remove log packaging material and • Do not touch any electric switch; do discard packaging. Gently place log on burner support (see Figure 32). - Page 23 OPERATION Continued 4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise 12. To shut off burners only and keep pilot to the OFF position (see Figure 33). lit, you can turn control knob clockwise to PILOT position, use remote 5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. control manual OFF button, or set selector Then smell for gas, including near the switch in OFF position.
- Page 24 OPERATION Continued 3. To shut off burners only and keep pilot Selector Switch in REMOTE Position (Optional Hand-Held Remote Control) lit, you can turn control knob clockwise to PILOT position, use remote control manual OFF button, or set selector REMOTE switch in OFF position.
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Page 25: Inspecting Burners
OPERATION INSPECTING BURNERS Continued Continued BURNER FLAME PATTERN Note: It is safe to operate fireplace with blower turned off. However, blower helps distribute Figure 40 shows a correct burner flame pat- heated air from fireplace. tern. Figure 41 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. -
Page 26: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4. Check injector holder located at end of WARNING: Turn off fireplace burner tube again. Remove any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hair with and let cool before cleaning. a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle. 5. -
Page 27: Wiring Diagram
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued LOG SET CABINET • If you remove one-piece log set for clean- Air Passageways ing, refer to Installing Log Set and Screen, Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to page 22, for placement instructions. clean. •... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace. 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 29 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. Control knob not fully 1. Press in control knob fully goes out when control knob pressed in is released 2. Control knob not pressed 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep in long enough control knob pressed in 30 seconds...
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during 1. Residues from manufac- 1. Problem will stop after a few initial operation turing processes and log hours of operation curing 2. Not enough air 2. Check burner for dirt and debris.
- Page 31 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.
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Page 32: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS VCM3026ZMN VCM3026ZMP • Rating: 14,000/26,000 Btu/Hr • Rating: 14,000/26,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas Only • Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas Only • Ignition: Piezo • Ignition: Piezo • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. • Manifold Pressure: 8" W.C. • Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): •... -
Page 33: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories call INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS at 1-800-655-2008 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. PERIMETER TRIM KIT WALL-MOUNT THERMOSTAT GAB6094 - Black SWITCH - GWMT1... -
Page 34: Parts
PARTS MODELS VCM3026ZMP AND VCM3026ZMN 27-1 27-2 www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com 126872-01A... - Page 35 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 34 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 102633-02 Outer Casing Top • • 102624-02 Outer Casing •...
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Page 36: 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. The Product body and firebox carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited Warranty against thermal breakage only. - Page 37 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 126872-01A...
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