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P/N 126861-01 Rev. C 02/2015
P126861-01
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 5 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 Fireplace
Models
PFS
®
US
REPORT NO. F11-054
For more information, visit Superiorfireplaces.US.com
VRL4543ZMN
VRL4543ZMP
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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions Superior™ Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Fireplace Models VRL4543ZMN VRL4543ZMP P/N 126861-01 Rev. C 02/2015 ® REPORT NO. F11-054 P126861-01 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
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 Local Codes ...................3 special attention to all warnings and safety information. Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts....4 Product Identification ..............4 Following these safety, care, and operation instructions will help Product Features ................5... -
Page 3: Local Codes
SAFETY Continued 9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner, or similar WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat ex- products, turn heater off. If heated, the vapors from these prod- changer insert or other accessory not approved for ucts may create a white powder residue within burner box or on use with this heater. -
Page 4: Requirements For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
SAFETY Continued COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIRE- MENTS State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a These appliances are approved for installation in the US state of Mas- licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts if the following additional requirements are met: sachusetts. -
Page 5: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION SAFETY DEVICE This vent-free fireplace is clean burning. It requires no outside This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is safety shutoff system. - Page 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space operated does not meet the required volume for indoor Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or uncon- combustion air, combustion and ventilation air shall fined space.
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Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CLEARANCES NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supple- mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If heating system. Do not install this heater as your you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling primary heat source. - Page 8 INSTALLATION Continued 15.25" Note: All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace hood opening to bottom of mantel 38" shelf. Wall 53.25" Noncombustible material may project off this surface above the firebox hood Supplied firebox hood must be 17.50" used at all times. Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for See-Thru Application Mantel Mantel...
- Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 8 - VRL4543 Series Dimensions 126861-01C Superiorfireplaces.US.com...
- Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation CHECK GAS TYPE If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing. If you clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening. have conflicting gas types, do not install fireplace.
- Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued External Equipment Shutoff Propane/LP Regulator Valve With 1/8" NPT Supply Tank Tap* Natural Gas From Gas Meter (5" W.C.** to 10.5" W.C. Pressure) Propane/LP Vent From External Pointing Regulator Down (11" W.C.** to 14" W.C. Pressure) 3" Minimum Figure 10 - External Regulator on Propane/LP Supply Tank with Vent Pointing Down Pipe...
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Open Equipment Shutoff WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, Valve internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. Closed WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued UPGRADING VRL4543 TO SEE-THRU APPLICATION FINISHING FIREPLACE FOR INSTALLATION Removing Rear Panel VRL4543 series fireplace come with the rear panel semi-installed. If you will be using the fireplace for a one sided regular application, 1. In the rear of the fireplace, locate screws at top of rear panel and you will need to finish the installation of the rear panel.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Removing False Door 1. In the rear of the fireplace, Unlock 3 door latches on top of firebox using your fingers or the latch opener provided. 2. Hook opener over latch as shown in Figure 20. Swing the bot- tom of the opener down toward the door.
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Page 15: Gas Control Module System
INSTALLATION Continued GAS CONTROL MODULE SYSTEM Installing Hood The module has 2 special features built into the system. 1. If required, install hood as shown on Figure 17, page 13. Continuous Pilot Feature This allows the change from a spark to pilot system to a standing GLASS PEBBLE INSTALLATION pilot system WARNING: Do not change or substitute glass... -
Page 16: Remote Control Operation
GAS CONTROL MODULE SYSTEM Continued NOTE: The module must be programmed to the Remote Control NOTE: Make sure the valve module and light module are plugged transmitter. into the electric duct assembly. • To program the module (make sure the system has power), BATTERY BACK-UP locate the learn button on left side as shown in Figure 27, page 15. - Page 17 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Continued MODE Zone: Blank • Temperatures may be displayed in degrees F (factory default) or ROOM TEMP Zone: Blank degrees C. Press the UP and DOWN Buttons simultaneously to change between degrees F and C. SET TEMP Zone: Blank LIGHT Zone: Blank •...
- Page 18 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Continued LIGHT Zone: LIGHT and light setting level is displayed LIGHT ADJUSTMENT FAN Zone: FAN and fan setting level is displayed • Transmits a light setting command to the control module to adjust the light output level. TIME/PROG Zone: Current day indicator and current time is •...
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Page 19: Operating Fireplace
OPERATING FIREPLACE 6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, FOR YOUR SAFETY including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in READ BEFORE LIGHTING the safety information. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step. 7. -
Page 20: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Ports/Slots Burner WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. -
Page 21: Inspecting Burners
• turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 19) from pilots shown) • see Troubleshooting, page 23 Thermocouple Pilot Burner SPECIFICATIONS VRL4543ZMN • Rating (Variable): 25/39,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas • Ignition: Piezo • Pressure Manifold Setting: 3.5" W.C. • Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Maximum - 10.5"... -
Page 22: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM LEARN MOTOR COMM Blk. Brown Yellow Orange Superiorfireplaces.US.com 126861-01C... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified 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 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 20) Heater produces a whistling noise when 1.
- Page 25 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. •...
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Page 26: Parts
PARTS MODELS VRL4543ZMN & VRL4543ZMP Superiorfireplaces.US.com 126861-01C... - Page 27 30 of this manual. WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. VRL4543ZMN VRL4543ZMP NO. PART NO.
- Page 28 PARTS MODELS VRL4543ZMN & VRL4543ZMP Superiorfireplaces.US.com 126861-01C...
- Page 29 30 of this manual. WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. VRL4543ZMN VRL4543ZMP NO. PART NO.
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Page 30: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS ACCESSORIES Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your NOTICE: All accessories may not be available for all warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. fireplace models. Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call IHP at 1-800-655-2008. -
Page 31: 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 32 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. IHP reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifica- tions, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products.
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