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.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in
a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built
fireplace, constructed of noncombustible material
and connected to a working flue. (See page 6 for
minimum flue opening.)
WARNING: This is a gas-fired appliance. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must
be provided. Refer to the National Fual Gas Codes,
ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3 for Combustion
and Ventilation.
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.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for correct
installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult
a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is a gas-red
appliance. It uses air (oxygen)
from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to the
National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI
Z233.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
WARNING: This appliance
is for installation only in a
solid-fuel burning masonry or
UL127 factory-built replace,
constructed of noncombustible
material, and connected to a
working ue. (See page 6 for
minimum ue opening.)
This appliance may be installed
in an aftermarket*, permanently
located, manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohibited by
state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
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State of Massachusetts: The
installation must be made by
a licensed plumber or gas
tter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
WARNING: This product con-
tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Keep ue open
when operating unit.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate
or service this log set. Improper use
of this log set can cause serious
injury or death from burns, re,
explosion, electrical shock and
carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
u, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If
you have these signs, the log set may not
be working properly. Get fresh air at once!
Have log set serviced. Some people are
more affected by carbon monoxide than oth-
ers. These include pregnant women, people
with heart or lung disease or anemia, those
under the inuence of alcohol and those at
high altitudes.
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Continued
Natural Gas: Natural gas is odorless. An odor-
making agent is added to the gas. The odor
helps you detect a gas leak. However, the
odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be
present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this log set.
Appliance assembly becomes
very hot when in use. Keep children and adults away from hot
surface to avoid burns or clothing
ignition. Appliance will remain hot
for a time after shutdown. Allow
surface to cool before touching.
WARNING: Any change to
this log set or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or
other accessory not approved for
use with this appliance.
WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for natural gas. An
optional propane/LP conversion
kit must be installed for use with
propane/LP gas.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the replace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
ame patterns.
WARNING: Installed decorative glass door enclosures must
be fully opened when operating
this gas appliance.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of trafc and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
ammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the appliance.
Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room
with appliance.
You must operate this appliance
with a replace screen in place.
Make sure replace screen is
closed before running this log set.
The screen shall have openings
for introduction of combustion
air.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other
ammable vapors and liquids.
1. 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
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the re department
2. Never install the log set
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or
other ammable objects are less than
42" from the front, top, or sides of the
log set
• in high trafc areas
• in windy or drafty areas
3. Before installing in a solid fuel burning replace, the chimney ue and rebox must
be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and
loose paint by a qualied chimney cleaner.
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Continued
Creosote will ignite if highly heated. Inspect
chimney ue for damage. If damaged, repair
ue before operating appliance.
4. This log set is designed to be smokeless.
If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off appliance and call a qualied service person.
Note: During initial operation, slight smok-
ing could occur due to log curing and
the burning of manufacturing residues.
You may wish to add more ventilation by
opening a window.
5. To reduce the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 15.
6. The installation and provisions for combustion and ventilation air must conform with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z233.1/NFPA
54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
7. Do not run log set
• where ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
8. Do not burn solid fuel in the replace after
installing the log set. Do not use this log
set to cook food or burn paper or other
objects.
9. Do not use appliance if any part has been
exposed to or under water. Immediately
call a qualied service technician to in-
spect the room appliance and to replace
any part of the control system (if using
GA9050A-1 or GA9150A) and any gas
control which has been under water.
10. To help prevent breakage, new logs must
be broken-in (see Curing Logs page 14).
11. Turn log set off and let cool before servicing, installing, or repairing. Only a qualied
service person should install, service, or
repair log set.
12. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
13. This vented gas log set may not be
installed in a bedroom or bathroom in
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
14. The installation of these appliances in
manufactured homes in the U.S. must
conform with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title
24 CFR, Part 3280, in the United States,
or when such a standard is not applicable,
Manufactured Home Installations Standard, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1/NFPA 501A.
.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use log set with care. Follow all local
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the lat-
est edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
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UNPACKING
CAUTION: Do not remove
the data plates from the burner
pan. The data plates contain
important product information.
1. Remove logs, hearth kit, pan materials,
and hardware from carton.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied
to logs and base for shipment.
3. Check appliance for any shipping damage.
If heater is damaged call INNOVATIVE
HEARTH PRODUCTS at 1-800-655-2008
for replacement parts before returning to
dealer.
ON/OFF SAFETY VALVE/PILOT KIT
AND PROPANE/LP CONVERSION
An optional valve/safety pilot kit with a piezo
ignitor is available for this appliance. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other
sources to light. You must use this optional
system for LP conversion. See Accessories,
page 24.
REMOTE CONTROL READY
(MILLIVOLT) SAFETY VALVE/
PILOT KIT
An optional millivolt valve/safety pilot kit with
a piezo ignitor is available for this appliance.
This system requires no matches, batteries,
Hearth Kit Model ___________________
Serial Number _____________________
Log Set Model _____________________
Right
Side
or other sources to light. This system may
be connected to a wall switch or hand-held
wireless remote control. See Accessories,
page 24.
REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES
There is an optional hand-held ON/OFF remote control that can be purchased separately
for this log set. You must use the millivolt
valve/safety pilot kit to use remote accessories with this appliance. See Accessories,
page 24.
A wall switch is also available for this appliance. You must use the millivolt valve/safety
pilot kit to use the wall switch with this appliance. See Accessories, page 24.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not remove
the data plates attached to the
burner pan. The data plates
contain important warranty and
safety information.
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WARNING: Before installing
in a solid fuel burning replace,
the chimney ue and rebox
must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by
a qualified chimney cleaner.
Creosote will ignite if highly
heated. A dirty chimney ue may
create and distribute soot within
the house. Inspect chimney ue
for damage. If damaged, repair
ue before operating appliance.
INSTALLATION
Continued
NOTICE: Installation, service,
and repair of this appliance must
be performed by a qualied installer, service agency, company
or gas supplier experienced with
this type of gas appliance. Only
factory authorized components
listed in these instructions may
be used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and
all codes and requirements of
the authority having jurisdic-
tion. Any modications to this
kit, or use of unauthorized
components or accessory items
will void the manufacturer’s
warranty, and may result in a
hazardous condition.
Gas
Model
FVSR18
FVSR24
FVDR18
FVDR24
FVDR30
Burner
Description
18"
Single
24"
Single
18"
Dual
24"
Dual
30"
Dual
FUEL INLET PRESSURE
SPECIFICATIONS (W.C.)
NG5.5"10.5"
LP11"13"
Btu/Hr Input
50,000 40,000 8" dia.
60,000 50,000 8" dia.
55,000 45,000 8" dia.
65,000 55,000 8" dia.
70,000 60,000 8" dia.
Min.Max.
Propane/LP
Natural Gas
Btu/Hr Input
Figure 2 - Technical Information Charts
Vent
Opening
Minimum
FLUE OPENING SPECIFICATIONS
Note: This vented appliance must be installed
only in a solid-fuel burning replace with a
working ue and constructed of noncombus-
tible material.
The charts in Figure 2, indicate technical
information regarding the installation of your
gas log set. Please make sure that all of the
specications shown are applicable before
installation is attempted.
The replace must include a working ue and
venting system with the minimum openings
shown in the Figure 2.
MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES
Models: FVSR18, FVDR18
Front Width* Back Width** DepthHeight
28"16"14"18"
Models: FVSR24, FVDR24
Front Width* Back Width** DepthHeight
29 3/4"17"15 1/2"18"
Models: FVDR30
Front Width* Back Width** DepthHeight
36"27"18"18"
*Add 6" if safety valve/pilot is used
**At depth indicated
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not
natural gas, you must install ON/OFF Safety
Valve/Pilot Kit (see Accessories, page 24).
Call dealer where you bought log set.
If the replace does not have a gas supply
shutoff valve, one must be installed.
VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR
INSTALLATION
The replace chimney ue and vent must be
drafting properly. To check the vent for proper
drafting: Light a tightly rolled newspaper on
one end and place it at the inside front edge
of the replace. Observe the smoke and be
sure the vent is properly drawing it up the
chimney. If the smoke spills out into the room,
extinguish the ame and remove any obstruction until proper venting is achieved.
The chimney ue must remain open a minimum of 3" at all times during the operation
of this log set.
For Massachusetts Residents Only
Installation of this vented gas log set in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires
the damper be permanently removed or
welded in the fully open position.
INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP
Secure the damper stop clamp provided to
the leading edge of the damper as shown in
Figure 3. If for any reason this clamp doesn't
work on your replace, another suitable clamp
or permanent stop must be installed, or the
damper blade must be cut or removed.
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Damper
Masonry Fireplace
Figure 3 - Attaching Damper Clamp
Damper
Clamp
Manufactured
Fireplace
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualied ser-
vice person must connect log
set to gas supply. Follow all
local codes.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing log set, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to Propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve
• test gauge connection
• adjustable (crescent) wrench or pliers
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of
1/2" diameter or greater to allow
proper gas volume to log set. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
volume will occur.
Installation must include a equipment shutoff
valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook
up. NPT tap must be upstream from log set
(see Figure 4, page 8).
IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve
in an accessible location. The equipment
shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off
the gas to the appliance.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from
going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could
result in a clogged burner injector.
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealant that is resistant to liquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
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Continued
We recommend that you install a sediment
trap (not supplied with log set) in supply line
as shown in Figure 4. Locate sediment trap
where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in
piping system between fuel supply and appliance. Locate sediment trap where trapped
matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap
captures moisture and contaminants. This
keeps them from going into log set controls.
If sediment trap is not installed or is installed
wrong, log set may not run properly.
Approved Flexible Gas Hose
(if allowed by local codes)
Equipment Shutoff
Valve With 1/8" NPT
Tap*
From Gas
Meter (5"
W.C.** to
3" Minimum
Cap
Figure 4 - Gas Connection
* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
Pipe
Nipple
Sediment Trap
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open ame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detec-
tion uid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Tee
Joint
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect log set and its individual equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping
system.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
using compressed air or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.
Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to
gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect log set and equipment shutoff
valve to gas supply. Check reconnected
ttings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see
Figure 5).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
using compressed air or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 5). Apply
noncorrosive leak detection uid to gas
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Gas Meter
Figure 5 - Checking Gas Joints
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INSTALLATION
Continued
HEARTH KIT ASSEMBLY AND
INSTALLATION
Kit Assembly - Single and Dual Flame
Only
1. Determine which side gas line will be
coming into replace.
2. Using a hammer and screw driver, remove
knockout plug from side of pan that corresponds to gas line (see Figure 6).
3. Unscrew burner inlet tting from burner
manifold.
4. Place burner manifold in pan with threaded opening facing open knockout plug.
5. Using thread sealant (resistant to the action of propane/LP gas) on larger end of
tting, screw burner inlet tting through
hole and into burner manifold (see Figure 6). Tighten using a wrench. If using
propane/LP gas, see Propane/LP Gas Conversion, page 11.
6. Using burner clamp, screw, and nut provided, assemble clamp to pan (“U” style
and triple burners only). This will hold
burner manifold in place.
instructions. If using optional GA9150A
kit, follow instructions included with kit for
installation and operation.
SINGLE-BURNER
Knockout
Plugs
Burner Pan
(Front)
DUAL-FLAME
Nut
Burner
Manifold
Knockout
Plugs
Burner Pan
(Front)
Figure 6 - Installing Burner
Burner Manifold
Burner Inlet
Fitting
Burner Clamp
Burner Inlet
Screw
Fitting
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Installation and Gas Connection
1. Place burner pan assembly in center of
replace oor. Make sure front of pan
faces forward.
2. Thread gas supply tting to replace gas
supply pipe. Use thread sealant.
3. Install adapter tting onto burner inlet tting using thread sealant on male threads
of burner inlet tting (see Figure 7). Adjust
to most convenient position.
4. Install gas connector tube to gas supply
tting. Carefully shape tube to attach to
adapter tting. Be careful not to cause
kinks in tube.
For additional convenience and safety, or for
propane/LP conversion, an optional ON/OFF
safety valve/pilot kit is available. See Acces-sories, page 24.
WARNING: You must use a
ON/OFF safety valve/pilot kit for
propane/LP conversion.
Natural Gas Installation
1. Thread gas control valve onto burner inlet
tting (see Figure 8). Use thread sealant
on male threads of burner inlet tting. Hold
burner inlet tting with a wrench to prevent
overtightening connection to the burner.
Make sure control rod is facing the front
(see Figure 8).
Adapter
Fitting
2. Attach pilot gas line to pilot outlet of gas
control valve and tighten. Connect thermocouple to rear of gas control valve.
See Figure 9. Do not overtighten. If using propane/LP gas, see Changing Pilot Orice, page 12.
3. Install inlet tting into inlet opening of gas
control valve (see Figure 10). Use thread
sealant on male pipe threads.
4. Place burner pan assembly in center of
replace oor. Make sure front of pan
faces forward.
5. Thread gas supply tting to replace gas
supply pipe. Adjust to most convenient
position.
Burner Inlet
Fitting
Gas Control
Valve
Burner Pan
Assembly
Control Rod
Figure 8 - Installing Gas Control Valve
Thermocouple
and Line
Pilot and
Line
Gas Control
Valve
Figure 9 - Gas Control Valve with
Thermocouple and Pilot
Gas
Connector
Tube
Gas Inlet
Gas Control
Valve
Figure 10 - Installing Inlet Fitting and
Inlet
Opening
Gas Connector Tube
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INSTALLATION
Continued
6. Install gas connector tube to gas supply
tting. Carefully shape tube to attach to
adapter tting. Be careful not to cause
kinks in tube.
7. Test for leaks following instructions under
Testing Burner for Leaks, page 12.
8. Retighten and adjust location of gas control
as necessary. Gas control should be level,
with control rod to front.
9. Install cover to burner pan using screws
provided.
10. Install thermocouple, pilot, and ignitor onto
valve cover as shown in Figure 11. Use
provided screws.
11. Push control rod extension onto “D”
shaped control rod through center hole
in cover.
12. Install position decal and control knob
making sure to align marks with correct
stop positions of gas control. Pilot position
will allow knob to push in about 1/2". Align
decals in pilot position.
Screw
Ignitor
Thermocouple
Pilot
PROPANE/LP GAS CONVERSION
To convert to propane/LP gas, burner inlet
fitting and pilot orifice must be replaced.
Propane/LP burner inlet tting is supplied
with orice installed for a 24" log set. If you
have an 18" or 30" set, you must change this
orice also. See Figure 1, page 5 for product
identication.
Burner Inlet Fitting
1. Remove burner inlet tting from burner
pan assembly. DO NOT remove orice
from this tting. Propane/LP burner inlet
tting is included in hardware kit (see
Figure 12).
2. Be sure to use correct orice for your appliance. The hardware kit included with
this appliance contains two orices with
a cone-like shape. If you have an 18" set,
orice for burner inlet tting is red; for a 30"
set, it is black. If you have a 24" log set,
orice is already installed inside tting.
3. For an 18" or 30" set, use a 10 mm socket or
nut driver to remove orice from propane/LP
burner inlet tting. Choose the correct orice
for your log set size and install in place of
orice you just removed.
4. Using thread sealant (resistant to the action of propane/LP gas) on larger end of
tting, screw burner inlet tting through
hole and into burner manifold (see Figure
13). Tighten using a wrench.
5 . Follow steps 1 through 12 under Natural
Gas Installation, page 10.
Injector for
Injector
for Natural
Gas
NATURAL
GAS
FITTING
Propane/
LP Gas
PROPANE/
LP GAS
FITTING
Figure 12 - Burner Inlet Fittings with
Valve Cover
Piezo Ignitor
Control
Knob
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Extension
Figure 11 - Installing Cover, Control
Knob, and Piezo Ignitor
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Burner Inlet
Fitting for
Natural Gas
INSTALLATION
Continued
Changing Pilot Orice
The pilot is provided with a natural gas orice installed. For propane/LP gas you must
remove it and replace it with an propane/LP
orice. The accessory hardware kit contains
an propane/LP orice with a red stripe for
converting pilot.
1. Gently loosen and remove pilot line connection from bracket (see Figure 14).
2. Replace injector (see Figure 14) with
propane/LP pilot injector with red stripe.
3. Replace and tighten pilot line to bracket.
4. Continue with step 3 under Natural Gas Installation, page 10.
Pilot Injector
Figure 14 - Installing Propane/LP Pilot
Orice
TESTING BURNER FOR LEAKS
1. Generously apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to all connections.
WARNING: Never check for
gas leaks with open ame.
2. Light burner with shutoff valve no more
than half open and holding a match
slightly in front of pan (see Lighting In-
structions, page 14).
3. Inspect all connections for bubbles, raw
gas odor, or ame from any area other
than burner (leaks). If leaks are detected,
shut off gas valve immediately. Tighten,
or reassemble loose connection(s) using
pipe joint compound until burner system
is leak free.
4. When burner is tested and leak free,
observe individual tongues of ame on
burner.
Note: Burner design includes more ports
on the outside of the bar. Make sure that
all ports are clear and producing ame
evenly across burner. If any ports appear
blocked, clear them by removing burner
manifold and reaming ports with a modi-
ed paper clip or other suitable tool.
5. When nished testing, turn gas shutoff
valve OFF to extinguish all ames.
ADDING PAN MATERIAL
1. Open bag of ash bed material (vermiculite)
and spread it evenly across burner pan to
top. You may overow front and sides of
pan to cover entire pan and connecting
hardware. Do not cover GA9050A-1 or
GA9150A valve.
2. Open glowing embers and evenly cover
ash bed material (vermiculite) in burner
pan.
INSTALLING GRATE AND LOGS
1. Place grate over burner pan where two
outer horizontal supports on grate t into
two pan positioning notches in rear vertical edge of pan.
2. Slide two rear log grate steps over two
outer horizontal supports on grate as
shown in Figure 15.
3. Place back log on grate onto grate steps
(see Figure 16, page 13).
4. Place front log(s) on grate and slide
forward against front bars on grate (see
Figure 16, page 13).
Grate
Grate Steps
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Continued
5. Place smaller top logs onto bottom logs
(see Figure 17). Leave as much open
space between logs as possible to minimize ame impingement and sooting.
Note: Logs may chip if they are handled
roughly or if hit together while being
placed.
Figure 17 - Placement of Top Logs Logs
(Number and style may vary)
Figure 16 - Installing Front and Back
Logs (Number and style may vary)
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OPERATION
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: Keep ue open
when operating unit.
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly,
a re or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next
to the oor because some gas is heavier
than air and will settle on the oor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric 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 re department.
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information,
above.
2. Turn gas shutoff valve to OFF.
3. Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
If you then smell gas STOP! Follow the
safety information, above. If you don't
smell gas, go on to the next step.
4. Light a match and lay it on top of pan
material about 2" from end of supply side
of pan
5. Slowly turn gas shutoff valve ON until
burner ignites. If burner doesn’t ignite
within 10 seconds with match burning,
turn shutoff valve OFF and repeat steps
1 through 4 again.
GAS SHUTOFF
VALVE OPERATION
Flame Adjustment
Adjust the ame ON/OFF by turning gas shutoff valve counterclockwise to open or
clockwise to close, as necessary.
Shutting Off Appliance
Turn gas shutoff valve clockwise to
OFF position.
CURING
LOGS
During the 2-3 hour appliance break-in period,
you may detect an odor from the appliance
as various paints and compounds used in
manufacturing of this log set cure. This is a
normal and temporary situation that is not
cause for alarm. However, you may want to
provide extra ventilation to the room during
this time.
To ensure proper curing of the logs:
• Ignite a 2" ame and maintain it for 1
hour.
• Burn logs in consecutive 1 hour periods
raising the ame an additional 2" to full
ame height for a total of three hours.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR GA9050A-1
Note: Operation instructions for GA9050A-1
Remote Ready Valve/Pilot Kit will be included
with the kit.
1. STOP! Read the safety information,
column 1.
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully
open.
3. Press in and turn control knob clockwise
to the OFF position.
4. Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
Then smell for gas around log set and
near oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Refer
to the National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI
Z233.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation. If you don’t smell gas, go to
the next step.
5. Turn control knob counterclockwise
to the PILOT position and press
in. Keep control knob pressed in for ve
(5) seconds.
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OPERATION
Continued
Note: You may be running this log set
for the rst time after hooking up to gas
supply. If so, the control knob may need
to be pressed in for 30 seconds. This will
allow air to bleed from the gas system.
• If control knob does not pop up when
released, contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
6. With control knob pressed in, push down
and release ignitor button. This will light
pilot. The pilot is attached to the rear of
the front burner. If needed, keep pressing
ignitor button until pilot lights.
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a
qualied service person or gas supplier
for repairs. Until repairs are made, light
pilot with match.
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,
release control knob.
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3
through 7, page 14.
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise
to the ON position. Burner should
light. If burner does not light, call a qualied service person.
9. To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only,
turn control knob clockwise to the
PILOT position.
Ignitor
Control Knob Pilot
ON
OFF
FROM "PILOT" POSITION
SLIGHT PUSH TO
TURN OFF
PULL PUSH
TO LIGHT
TO LIGHT
PULL PUSH
TO LIGHT
PULL PUSH
TURN OFF
SLIGHT PUSH TO
Off
FROM "PILOT" POSITION
On
ONOFF
TURN OFF
SLIGHT PUSH TO
FROM "PILOT" POSITION
ON
OFF
Figure 19 - Ignitor and Control Knob
Thermocouple
Pilot
Burner
Figure 20 - Thermocouple and Pilot
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
1. Turn control knob clockwise to the
PILOT position.
2. Press in and turn control clockwise
to the OFF position.
3. Close equipment shutoff valve.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Keep the area around the log set clean and
clear of debris.
• Occasionally, you may use a soft bristle
brush to clean logs.
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• Once every year a qualied agency or certied chimney sweep should examine and
clean the venting system of the replace.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Turn off log set and let cool before servicing. Only a
qualied service person should service and repair log set.
Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Log set is smoking/sooting
excessively
(Note: It is natural and unavoidable for vented gas log sets
to produce moderate levels
of carbon (soot) where ames
contact the logs. This is especially true with propane/LP
gas.)
Burner is excessively noisy
(Note: The movement and
combustion of gas will create low, unavoidable levels
of noise.)
Burner ame is too low or
too high
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Poor fuel quality
2. Fireplace venting system
not drafting properly
3. Excessive ame impingement or blockage
4. Improper fuel/air mixture
5. Excessive gas supply/pressure
1. Passage of air/gas across
irregular surfaces
1. Incorrect gas supply or
pressure
2. Blocked burner orice or
burner manifold ports
3. Improper burner orifice
size
REMEDY
1. Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company
2. Adjust damper wide open
and/or have replace and
venting professionally
cleaned and checked
3. Separate the logs to allow
more ame passage
4. Remove any foreign items
from the ame pattern and/
or check for proper orice
sizing
5. Preheat flue in very cold
weather
1. Relieve any tight bends or
kinks in gas supply line
1. Check for proper gas supply
pressure
2. Free burner orifice and
manifold ports of any burrs,
paint, or other blockage
When ignitor button is pressed,
there is no spark at pilot
(GA9050A-1 Only)
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1. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable
2. Ignitor cable pinched or
wet
3. Bad ground on piezo
ignitor
4. Broken ignitor cable
5. Bad piezo ignitor
6. Ignitor electrode broken
7. Ignitor electrode positioned
wrong
1. Reconnect ignitor cable
2. Free ignitor cable if pinched
by any metal or tubing.
Keep ignitor cable dry
3. Scrape away paint on bracket for better contact with
ground on piezo ignitor
4. Replace ignitor cable
5. Replace piezo ignitor
6. Replace electrode
7. Reposition electrode
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OBSERVED PROBLEM
When ignitor button is pressed,
there is spark at pilot but no
ignition (GA9050A-1 Only)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Gas supply turned off or
equipment shutoff valve
closed
2. Control knob not in PILOT
position
3. Control knob not pressed
in while in PILOT position
4. Air in gas lines when in-
stalled
5. Pilot adjustment screw
closed
6. Pilot is clogged
7. Low gas pressure
REMEDY
1. Turn on gas supply or open
equipment shutoff valve
2. Turn control knob to PILOT
position
3. Press in control knob while
in PILOT position
4. Continue holding down
control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is
removed
5. Adjust pilot flame for approximately 2" blue ame
6. Clean pilot (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 15)
or replace pilot assembly
7. Replace gas control
Pilot lights but ame goes out
when control knob is released
(GA9050A-1 Only)
Burner does not light after pilot
is lit (GA9050A-1 Only)
Delayed ignition burner
(GA9050A-1 Only)
1. Control knob not fully
pressed in
2. Control knob not pressed
in long enough
3. Equipment shutoff valve
not fully open
4. Pilot flame not touching
thermocouple, which allows thermocouple to cool,
causing pilot ame to go
out. This problem could
be caused by one or both
of the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged
pilot
5. Thermocouple connection
loose at control valve
6. Thermocouple damaged
7. Control valve damaged
1. Burner orice clogged
2. Inlet gas pressure is too
low
3. Thermocouple leads dis-
connected or improperly
connected
1. Pilot ame needs adjusting
2. Wrong pilot orice
1. Press in control knob fully
2. After pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in 30
seconds
3. Fully open equipment shutoff valve
4. A) Contact local natural gas
company
B) Clean pilot (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 15)
or replace pilot assembly
5. Hand tighten until snug,
then tighten 1/4 turn more
6. Replace thermocouple
7. Replace control valve
1. Clean burner orice
2. Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company
3. Reconnect leads
1. Adjust pilot flame for approximately 2" blue ame
2. Replace pilot orice set
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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.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.
IMPORTANT: Operating log set where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc.,
create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. These odors will
disappear over time.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Log Set produces a clicking/
ticking noise just after burner
is lit or shut off
Log Set produces unwanted
odors
Gas odor even when control
knob is in OFF position
Gas odor during combustion
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Metal expanding while heating or contracting while
cooling
1. Log Set burning vapors
from paint, hair spray,
glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpet, etc. (See
IMPORTANT statement
above)
2. Gas leak. See Warning
statement at top of page
1. Gas leak. See Warning
statement at top of page
2. Control valve defective
1. Gas leak. See Warn-
ing statement at top of
page
REMEDY
1. This is normal with most log
sets. If noise is excessive,
contact qualified service
person
1. Open flue to maximum.
Stop using odor causing
products while log set is
running
2. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connections, page 8)
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connections, page 8)
2. Replace control valve
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connections, page 8)
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SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will have delayed ignition
• appliance will not produce specied heat
• propane/LP gas supply may be low
You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If
so, contact your local propane/LP or natural
gas supplier.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Note: Use only original replacement parts.
This will protect your warranty coverage for
parts replaced under warranty.
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS at 1-800-655-2008.
When calling INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS, have ready:
• your name
• your address
• model and serial numbers of your appliance
• how appliance was malfunctioning
TECHNICAL SERVICE
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so,
contact INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS
at 1-800-655-2008. When calling please
have your model and serial numbers of your
appliance ready.
You can also visit the INNOVATIVE HEARTH
PRODUCTS web site at www.IHP.US.com.
• purchase date
Usually, we will ask you to return the part to
the factory.
PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If
they can’t supply original replacement part(s),
call INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS at
1-8 00-655-20 08 for referral information. A list
of authorized dealers can be found by visiting
www.IHP.US.com.
When calling INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS, have ready:
• model and serial numbers of your appliance
• the replacement part number
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3
13
1
8
6
4
2
10
7
5
5
9
9
11
12
BURNER MODELS FVSR18, FVSR24, FVDR18, FVDR24, AND FVDR30
This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual.
901156-01 901156-01 901156-01 901156-01 901156-01 0.4# Bag Embers1
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN
901155-01 901155-01 901155-01 901155-01 901155-01 1.0# Bag Ash Bed
**Not a eld replaceable part.
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Material (Vermiculite)
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1
1
1
1
PARTS
4
2
7
8
5
6
9
3
15
12
1
14
13
10
11
4
2
7
8
5
6
9
3
1
LOG SET MODELS VSLR18, VSLR24, VDLCR18, VDLCR24 AND VDLCR30
This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual.
901123-02 Bottom Front Log (VCB-14)•1
901123-03 Bottom Front Log (VCB-16)•1
3901122-01 Bottom Front Log (VCB-11) •1
901122-02 Bottom Front Log (VCB-12)•1
901122-03 Bottom Front Log (VCB-16)•1
4901115-01 Top Log (VR-11)•1
5901119-01 Top Log (VS-12)• • •1
6901121-01 Top Log (VCR-12)• •1
7901120-01 Top Log (VCR-11)• • •1
8901101-01 Top Log (CHR-13)• • •1
9901118-01 Top Log (VCR-9)• • •1
10 901458-01 Bottom Rear Log (CR-16)•1
901458-02 Bottom Rear Log (CR-20)•1
11901117-01 Bottom Front Log (VR-18)•1
901117-02 Bottom Front Log (VR-24)•1
12 901094-01 Top Log (CPR-13)• •1
13 901115-01 Top Log (VR-11)• •1
14 901114-01 Top Log (VR-10Y)• •1
15 901113-01 Top Log (VR-10)•1
VDLCR18
VDLCR24
VDLCR30
VSLR18
VSLR24
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2
7
8
6
5
3
1
9
LOG SET MODELS FSLR18, FSLR24, FDLCR18, FDLCR24 AND FDLCR30
This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual.
4
7
3
1
2
Manchester Split Oak Logs
KEY
NO PART NO.DESCRIPTIONQTY.
1901111-01 Bottom Rear Log (CS-15)•1
901111-02 Bottom Rear Log (CS-20)•1
901111-03 Bottom Rear Log (CS-27)•1
2901472-01 Bottom Front Log (FC-8)•1
901472-02 Bottom Front Log (FC-10)•1
901472-03 Bottom Front Log (FC-13)•1
3901473-01 Bottom Front Log (FC-9)•1
901473-02 Bottom Front Log (FC-11)•1
901473-03 Bottom Front Log (FC-15)•1
4901128-01 Top Log (FS-12Y)•1
5901127-01 Top Log (FS-16)• • •1
6901125-01 Top Log (FS-17)• •1
7901129-01 Top Log (FR-12L)• • •1
8901126-01 Top Log (FS-15)• • •1
9901131-01 Top Log (FR-14)• • •1
10 901458-01 Bottom Rear Log (CR-16)•1
901458-02 Bottom Rear Log (CR-20)•1
11901459-01 Bottom Front Log (CPR-18)•1
901459-02 Bottom Front Log (CPR-24)•1
12 901129-01 Top Log (FR-12L)• •1
13 901130-01 Top Log (FR-11)• •1
14 901097-01 Top Log (CPR-14)• •1
15 901131-01 Top Log (FR-14)•1
8
14
6
12
5
9
10
11
13
15
Arlington Round Oak Logs
FDLCR18
FDLCR24
FDLCR30
FSLR18
FSLR24
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PARTS
LOG SET MODELS FA18, FA24 AND FA30
This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual.
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.
ON
OFF
RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD ON/
OFF REMOTE CONTROL KIT MRC
For all models. Allows the gas log set to
be turned on and off by using the hand-held
remote control. Valve/Pilot Kit GA9150A must
be purchased to use this remote.
WALL-MOUNT ON/OFF SWITCH
GWMS2
For all models. Allows the gas log set to be
turned on and off with a wall switch. Valve/
Pilot Kit GA9150A must be purchased to use
this remote.
MANUAL CONTROL ON/OFF SAFETY
VALVE/PILOT KIT - GA9050A-1
For all models. Contains components for
propane/LP conversion.
REMOTE CONTROL READY ON/OFF
SAFETY VALVE/PILOT KIT - GA9150A
For all models. Required for remote control
operation. Contains components for propane/
LP conversion.
INDIVIDUAL ROUND LOG - GA9450A
For decorative purposes only. Not to be used
as additional logs on unit.
INDIVIDUAL SPLIT LOG - GA9550A
For decorative purposes only. Not to be used
as additional logs on unit.
ASH BED MATERIAL (Vermiculite)
GA9750A
For all models. Use for rebox decoration
only.
GLOWING EMBERS - GA9950A
For all models. Use for rebox decoration
only.
SILICA SAND - GA9850A
For all models. Use for rebox decoration
only.
LAVA ROCK - GA6067A
For all models. Use for rebox decoration
only.
DECORATIVE ASH BED CONTROL
COVER - CDABKA
An attractive way to cover control knob and
piezo ignitor.
PINE CONES - GA9650A
For all models. Use for additional decoration
only. (3 pine cones per box.)
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Innovative Hearth Products
Superior™ Brand Gas Log Set
Limited Three Year Warranty
THE WARRANTY
Innovative Hearth Products Limited Three Year Warranty ("IHP") warrants your Superior™ brand Gas Log Set ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
at the time of manufacture. The logs and grate carry the Limited Three Year Warranty. After installation, if covered components manufactured by IHP are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the Limited Three Year Warranty period and while the Product remains at the site of the original installation, IHP will, at its option,
repair or replace the covered components. If repair or replacement is not commercially practical, IHP will, at its option, refund the purchase price or wholesale price of the
IHP product, whichever is applicable. IHP will also pay IHP prevailing labor rates, as determined in its sole discretion, incurred in repairing or replacing such components.
THERE ARE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS to this Limited Three Year Warranty as described herein.
COVERAGE COMMENCEMENT DATE
Warranty coverage begins on the date of installation. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six
months after the sale of the Product by an independent IHP dealer, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of
product shipment from IHP, regardless of the installation or occupancy date.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
This Limited Three Year Warranty applies only if the Product is installed in the United States or Canada and only if operated and maintained in accordance with the printed
instructions accompanying the Product and in compliance with all applicable installation and building codes and good trade practices.
This warranty is non-transferable and extends to the original owner only. The Product must be purchased through a listed supplier of IHP and proof of purchase must be
provided. The following do not carry the Limited Three Year Warranty but are warranted as follows:
Gas components – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation.
Remote control – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation.
Labor coverage – Prevailing IHP labor rates apply for the warranty period of the component.
Parts not otherwise listed carry a 90 day warranty from the date of installation.
Whenever practicable, IHP will provide replacement parts, if available, for a period of 10 years from the last date of manufacture of the product.
IHP will not be responsible for: (a) damages caused by normal wear and tear, accident, riot, fire, flood or acts of God; (b) damages caused by abuse, negligence, misuse, or
unauthorized alteration or repair of the Product affecting its stability or performance (The Product must be subjected to normal use. The Product is designed to burn either
natural or propane gas only. Burning conventional fuels such as wood, coal or any other solid fuel will cause damage to the Product, will produce excessive temperatures
and could result in a fire hazard.); (c) damages caused by failing to provide proper maintenance and service in accordance with the instructions provided with the Product;
(d) damages, repairs or inefficiency resulting from faulty installation or application of the Product.
This Limited Three Year Warranty covers only parts and labor as provided herein. In no case shall IHP be responsible for materials, components or construction which are
not manufactured or supplied by IHP or for the labor necessary to install, repair or remove such materials, components or construction. Additional utility bills incurred due to
any malfunction or defect in equipment are not covered by this warranty. All replacement or repair components will be shipped F.O.B. from the nearest stocking IHP factory.
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
It is expressly agreed and understood that IHP’s sole obligation and the purchaser’s exclusive remedy under this warranty, under any other warranty, expressed or implied,
or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as specified herein.
In no event shall IHP be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the Product, whether such damage occurs or is discovered before or after
replacement or repair, and whether such damage is caused by IHP’s negligence. IHP has not made and does not make any representation or warranty of fitness for a particular
use or purpose, and there is no implied condition of fitness for a particular use or purpose.
IHP makes no expressed warranties except as stated in this Limited Three Year Warranty. The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the duration of this expressed
warranty.
No one is authorized to change this Limited Three Year Warranty or to create for IHP any other obligation or liability in connection with the Product. Some states and
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. The provisions of
this Limited Three Year Warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from any statutory warranties and other rights and remedies provided by law.
INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST WARRANTY
IHP reserves the right to investigate any and all claims against this Limited Three Year Warranty and to decide, in its sole discretion, upon the method of settlement.
To receive the benefits and advantages described in this Limited Three Year Warranty, the appliance must be installed and repaired by a licensed contractor approved by IHP.
Contact IHP at the address provided herein to obtain a listing of approved dealers/distributors. IHP shall in no event be responsible for any warranty work done by a
contractor that is not approved without first obtaining LHP's prior written consent.
HOW TO REGISTER A CLAIM AGAINST WARRANTY
In order for any claim under this warranty to be valid, you must contact the IHP dealer/distributor from which you purchased the product. If you cannot locate the dealer/
distributor, then you must notify IHP in writing. IHP must be notified of the claimed defect in writing within 90 days of the date of failure. Notices should be directed to the
IHP Warranty Department at 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108; Nashville, TN 37210 or visit our website at WWW.SUPERIORFIREPLACES.US.COM.