Superior VRT6036RS, VRT6036RH, VRT6036IS, VRT6042RS, VRT6042IS Installation And Operation Instructions Manual
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Installation and Operation Instructions
PFS
US
SuperiorTM Unvented (Vent-Free) Universal Firebox
P/N 126697-01 Rev.A 02/2014
P126697-01
Models
®
VRT6036RS
VRT6036IS
VRT6036RH
VRT6036IH
VRT6042RS
VRT6042IS
VRT6042RH
VRT6042IH
VRT6050RS
VRT6050IS
VRT6050RH
VRT6050IH
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING: Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative type unvented room heater for
the minimum fireplace size requirement.
Do not install the appliance in this firebox, unless this firebox meets the minimum dimensions required for
the installation.
WARNING: For use only with a listed, gas-fired unvented decorative room heater not to exceed 40,000
Btu/H.
Do not build a wood fire.
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 qualied installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Local Codes......................................................... 4
Product Features ................................................. 4
Locating Firebox .................................................. 4
Product Specications ......................................... 5
Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..................... 8
Installation ......................................................... 10
Firebrick Wall Installation ................................... 14
Gas Line Installation .......................................... 16
Technical Service............................................... 17
Replacement Parts ............................................ 17
Accessories ....................................................... 17
Parts .................................................................. 18
Warranty ............................................................ 23
SAFETY
This appliance may be installed
in an aftermarket,* permanently
located, manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohibited by
local codes.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
This rebox has been tested
under Z21.91-2007 for use with
approved ANSI Z21.11.2 decorative type unvented room heater.
WARNING: Any change to
this rebox or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not ap-
proved for use with this rebox.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, op-
erate or service this replace.
Improper use of this replace
can cause serious injury or
death from burns, re, explosion, electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the rebox.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
ame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner
ame patterns. Altered burner
patterns can cause sooting.
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SAFETY
Continued
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 in the rebox or on
logs.
Firebox front and screen becomes very hot when running
rebox. Keep children and adults
away from hot surfaces to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Fire-
box will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room
with rebox.
Keep the replace area clear and
free from combustible materials,
gasoline, and other ammable
vapors and liquids.
You must operate this replace
with the provided fireplace
screen and hood in place. Make
sure these parts are in place
and screens are closed before
running installed gas log heater.
Replace hood with INNOVATIVE
HEARTH PRODUCTS model
109511-01 50", 109511-02 42",
or 109511-03 36" only. This hood
has been designed to keep the
operation of your replace safe
and efcient.
1. Do not use this rebox as a wood burning
replace. Use only decorative unvented
room heaters (log sets).
2. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as
pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool. Using
these added items can cause sooting.
3. Use only the provided hood. See Parts,
page 18.The rebox canopy (hood) must
not be modied or replaced with a canopy
(hood) that may be provided with the
unvented decorative room heater.
4. Vent-free gas log heaters installed in these
reboxes require fresh air ventilation to
run properly. See Air for Combustion and
Ventilation, page 8.
5. Do not run vent-free heaters installed in
these reboxes
• where ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
6. Do not use this rebox to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
7. Turn unit off and let cool before servicing.
Only a qualied service person should
service and repair rebox.
8. Operating vent-free heaters installed in
these reboxes above elevations of 4,500
feet could cause pilot outage.
9. Do not use the rebox if it has been
under water.
10. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner or similar products, turn heater
off. If heated, the vapors from these prod-
ucts may create a white powder residue
within burner box or on adjacent walls
and furniture.
11. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
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LOCAL CODES
Install and use rebox with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes,
use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. Firebox must
be electrically grounded in accordance with
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70
(latest edition).
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
State of Massachusetts: The installation
must be made by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
gas-fired supplemental room heaters
shall provide to each purchaser a copy of
527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for
bedroom and bathroom installation in
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
PRODUCT FEATURES
OPERATION
This rebox is designed for use with approved
ANSI Z21.11.2 decorative type unvented room
heaters. (Physical size limitations apply. Refer
to minimum rebox requirements supplied
with log heater.) It requires no outside vent-
ing or chimney making installation easy and
inexpensive.
LOCATING FIREBOX
PLANNING
Plan where you will install the rebox. This will
save time and money later when you install
the rebox. Before installation, consider the
following:
1. Where rebox will be located. Allow for
wall and ceiling clearances (see Installa-
tion Clearances, page 11).
2. Everything needed to complete installation.
3. These models CANNOT be installed in
a bedroom unless maximum Btu rating
of installed vent-free log set is less than
10,000 Btu/hr.
4. Proper air for combustion and ventilation
(page 8).
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36" MODELS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
29"
22 1/2"
30 1/2"
7
4
54
/8"
3
/4"
3
1
/8"
11
1
/2"
30"
7"
7
7
/8"
36"
1
45
/8"
50"
5
/16"
36
7
/16"
9
5
/16"
3
35
36" HEARTH
3
7
/8"
1
/8"
11
Figure 1 - 36" Models VRT6036RS, VRT6036IS, VRT6036RH, VRT6036IH
1
20
/4"
19"
(Ref.)
1
/4"
1
1
/4"
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42" MODELS
3
/8"
32
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Continued
5
30
/16"
26 3/8"
21
23"
3
/4"
(Ref.)
4 7/8"
42" HEARTH
11
3
3
/4"
1
/8"
54 1/2"
30"
7
7"
7
/8"
42"
1
/8"
51
36
50"
5
/16"
7
9
/16"
5
3
/16"
Figure 2 - 42" Models VRT6042RS, VRT6042IS, VRT6042RH, VRT6042IH
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3
41
/8"
3
8
/4"
13"
1
1
/4"
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50" MODELS
3
32
/8"
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Continued
5
38
/16"
34 3/8"
21
23"
3
/4"
(Ref.)
54
7
/8"
3
/4"
3
1
11
/8"
1
/2"
30"
4
50"
3
49
/8"
50" HEARTH
1
/4"
1
365/16"
7
7
7
/8"
7"
50"
1
/8"
59
/16"
9
5
3
/16"
3
8
/4"
13"
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a room or space
unless the required volume of indoor combustion air is provided
by the method described in the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, the International
Fuel Gas Code, or applicable
local codes. Read the following
instructions to insure proper
fresh air for this and other fuelburning appliances in your home.
Today’s homes are built more energy efcient
than ever. New materials, increased insulation
and new construction methods help reduce
heat loss in homes. Home owners weather
strip and caulk around windows and doors to
keep the cold air out and the warm air in. During heating months, home owners want their
homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efcient, your home ne eds to breathe. Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning appliances need fresh air for proper combustion
and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, replaces, clothes dryers and
fuel burning appliances draw air from the house
to operate. You must provide adequate fresh
air for these appliances. This will insure proper
venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconned Space
3. Conned Space
The information on pages 8 through 10 will help
you classify your space and provide adequate
ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and windows
may provide enough fresh air for combustion
and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide
additional fresh air.
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Unusually tight construction is dened as
construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out-
side atmosphere have a continuous
water vapor retarder with a rating of
one perm (6 x 10
less with openings gasketed or sealed
and
b. weather stripping has been added on
openable windows and doors and
c. caulking or sealants are applied to
areas such as joints around window
and door frames, between sole plates
and oors, between wall-ceiling joints,
between wall panels, at penetrations
for plumbing, electrical and gas lines
and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three criteria
above, you must provide additional fresh
air. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors,
page 10.
If your home does not meet all of the three
criteria above, proceed to Determining
Fresh-Air Flow For Firebox Location.
Conned and Unconned Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 denes a conned space as a space
whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per
1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed
in that space and an unconned space as a
space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic
feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw)
of the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installed in that space. Rooms communicating
directly with the space in which the appliances
are installed*, through openings not furnished
with doors, are considered a part of the unconned space.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if
there are doorless passageways or ventilation
grills between them.
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kg per pa-sec-m2) or
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
FOR FIREBOX LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Conned or
Unconned Space
Use this work sheet to determine if you have
a conned or unconned space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will
install heater plus any adjoining rooms with
doorless passageways or ventilation grills
between the rooms.
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Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
Ventilation
Grills Into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
12"
12"
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
1. Determine the volume of the space (length
x width x height).
Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft.
(volume of space)
Example: Space size 22 ft. (length) x 18 ft.
(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 3,168 cu. ft.
(volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room
is supplied with grills or openings, add the
volume of these rooms to the total volume
of the space.
2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine
the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 3,168 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20 =
63,360 (maximum Btu/Hr space can support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances
in the space.
Vent-free replace _________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* _________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace _________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater _________ Btu/Hr
Gas replace logs _________ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* + _________ Btu/Hr
Total = _________ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.
Direct-vent draws combustion air from the
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
Example:
Gas water heater _________ Btu/Hr
Vent-free replace + _________ Btu/Hr
Total = _________ Btu/Hr
40,000
39,000
79,000
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space
can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr
used.
_______ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can
support)
_______ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr
used)
Example: 63,360 Btu/Hr (maximum the
space can support)
79,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
Btu/Hr used)
The space in the example is a conned space
because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the
maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You
must provide additional fresh air. Your options
are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an
adjoining room. If the extra space provides an
unconned space, remove door to adjoining
room or add ventilation grills between rooms.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr replace, if lower Btu/
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See Ventilation Air From Inside Building.
Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 10.
Hr size makes room unconned.
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If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the
maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the
space is an unconned space. You will need
no additional fresh air ventilation.
WARNING: If the area in which
the heater may be operated does
not meet the required volume for
indoor combustion air, combustion and ventilation air shall be
provided by one of the methods
described in the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,
the International Fuel Gas Code,
or applicable local codes.
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining
unconned space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconned space, you must provide
two permanent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the oor on the
wall connecting the two spaces (see options
1 and 2, Figure 4). You can also remove door
into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 4 ).
Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Building
Outlet
Air
Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air
Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling
and one within 12" of the oor. Connect these
items directly to the outdoors or spaces open
to the outdoors. These spaces include attics
and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation for required size
of ventilation grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermo-
stat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering
the attic will activate the power vent.
INSTALLATION
Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
WARNING: A qualied ser-
vice person must install rebox.
Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install
rebox
• in a bedroom or bathroom*
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other ammable
objects are less than 36" from
front or 42" from top of rebox;
for side clearances see Figure
4, page 11
• in high trafc areas
• in windy or drafty areas
* Unless installed log set is rated
at 10,000 Btu/Hr or less.
CAUTION: Log heaters
installed in this rebox create
warm air currents. These currents
move heat to wall surfaces next
to rebox. Installing rebox next
to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or
operating rebox where impurities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning uids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may
discolor walls or cause odors.
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NOTICE: The rebox identication label (including model number, serial number, clearances,
etc.) is located on a chain under
the bottom refractory.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add
moisture to the air. Although this is benecial,
installing rebox in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See, page 8.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the rebox is level.
If rebox is not level, log set will not work
properly.
Note: Your rebox is designed to be used in
zero clearance installations. Wall or framing
material can be placed against any exterior
surface on the rear, sides, top or bottom of
your rebox, except where standoff spacers
are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are
attached to your rebox, these spacers can
be placed directly against wall or framing materials. Use the dimensions shown for rough
opening to create the easiest installation.
Use dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation (see Built-In
Firebox Installation, page 12).
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INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
Supplied
Firebox Hood
Must Be Used
at All Times
Wire-mesh
Screen
Firebox
Noncombustible
Material May
Project Off this
Surface above
the Firebox Hood
Mantel Shelf
Note: Any portion of the
mantel shelf must NOT
extend beyond this profile.
12" 16" 20"
1
1
/
2"
6
3
/
4"
12"
Note: All vertical
measurements are
from top of fireplace
hood opening to
bottom of mantel shelf.
These minimum
clearances replace any
other recommended
clearances supplied
with your ANSI Z21.11.2
approved gas logs.
Wall board or facing
material (above
firebox) may be of
combustible material,
including decorative
mantel ornaments or
other similar projections off of the facing
material.
Framing
Material
minimum clearances. If you
can, provide greater clearances
from oor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances
(see Figure 6)
A. Clearances from the side of the replace
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
B. Clearances from the top of the rebox
C. When the rebox is installed directly on
D. Clearances from the bottom of rebox to
These reboxes can be installed as freestanding units against a wall with approved
cabinet mantels that may be available from
your retailer or supplier, or as a built-in unit.
The clearances are the same for either installation method.
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
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INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: Maintain the
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 6.
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This com-
bustible material must be 4" from the side
of the replace cabinet (see Figure 4).
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 42".
carpeting, tile or other combustible mate-
rial, other than wood ooring, the rebox
should be installed on a metal or wood
panel extending the full width and depth
of the enclosure.
the oor is 0".
Example
Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
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Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing custom mantel above built-in rebox, you must meet the minimum allowable
clearance between mantel shelf and top of
rebox opening shown in Figure 7. These are
the minimum allowable mantel clearances
for a safe installation. Use larger clearances
wherever possible to minimize the heating of
objects and materials placed on the mantel.
CAUTION: Do not allow the
vent-free gas log heater to touch
or extend beyond the replace
screen.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the
firebox may become hot to
the touch. If installed properly,
these temperatures meet the
requirement of the national
product standard. Follow all
minimum clearances shown in
this manual.
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
INSTALLATION
Continued
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height
• remove the mantel
BUILT-IN FIREBOX INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this rebox involves
installing rebox into a framed-in enclosure.
This makes the front of rebox ush with wall.
If installing a mantel above the rebox, you
must follow the clearances shown in Figure
7, page 11. Follow these instructions to install
the rebox in this manner.
1. Frame in rough opening. The rebox fram-
ing should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber
or heavier. Use dimensions and rough
opening layout in Figure 8. Adjust framing
so that rebox ushes with nished wall
surface. If installing in a corner, use dimensions in Figure 9, for rough opening.
2. Install gas piping to rebox location. See
Gas Line Installation on page 16 and Connecting to Gas Supply in log set owner’s
manual.
3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough
opening with back of rebox inside wall
opening.
4. Carefully insert rebox into rough opening.
5. Attach rebox to wall studs using nails
or wood screws through holes in nailing
ange (see Figure 10).
6. Install and properly test gas log heater.
Follow installation instructions included
with the vent-free gas log heater that is
being installed.
IMPORTANT: When nishing your rebox,
combustible materials such as wall board,
gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood,
etc. may be butted up next to the sides and top
of the rebox. Combustible materials should
never overlap the rebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
the rebox front facing.
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such
as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any necessary
openings.
WARNING: Do not allow noncombustible materials to cover
any necessary openings.
54.625"
45.375" (36" Models)
51.375" (42" Models)
59.375" (50" Models)
Figure 8 - Framing Dimensions
Maintain 1
Clearance at Sides
61" (36" Models)
65" (42" Models)
71" (50" Models)
86.5" (36" Models)
92" (42" Models)
100" (50" Models)
and Back of Fireplace
Figure 9 - Corner Installation
WARNING: Do not ll the
spaces around the rebox with
insulation or other materials.
30.125"
28.250"
(36" Models)
1
/2"
1
1
/2" Clearance
Not Required at
Nailing Flanges
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WARNING: Framing may be
placed or rest against replace
spacer, however; framing must
never be notched.
WARNING: Do not alter, cut
or modify replace spacers.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Nailing
Flanges
Figure 10 - Attaching Firebox to Wall
Studs
WARNING: Use only noncombustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front
facing with noncombustible
facing material.
INSTALLING FIREBOX USING
OPTIONAL CUSTOM BUILT
MANTELS
3. Place rebox on oor in desired location.
Make sure mantel will be ush against
wall when installed.
4. Carefully slide cabinet mantel over rebox.
Be careful not to scratch rebox, cabinet
mantel, ooring, etc., when installing (see
Figure 12).
5. Install and properly test gas log heater.
Follow installation instructions included
with the vent-free gas log heater that is
being installed.
Cabinet
Mantel
Gas Line
Access Hole
(Either Side
of Firebox)
Figure 11 - Installing Cabinet Mantel
(Mantel May Vary From Illustration)
Gas
Piping
WARNING: A qualied ser-
vice person must install rebox.
Follow all local codes.
This rebox may be installed using a cabinet
mantel against a wall in your home. The
rebox and cabinet mantel can be installed
directly on the oor. Mantels may be avail-
able from your retailer or custom built for
your home.
1. Assemble cabinet mantel as instructed.
2. Install gas piping to rebox location. See
Gas Line Installation on page 16. You may
have to cut an access hole in the oor or
wall to run gas line to rebox. Make sure to
locate access hole so cabinet mantel will
cover it when installed (see Figure 11).
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Figure 12 - Inserting Firebox Into Cabinet
Mantel (Mantel May Vary From Illustration)
FIREBRICK WALL INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Installation of brick
should be done after the replace is placed in a permanent
location.
1. The replace is shipped with the hearth
preinstalled. It is held in place for ship-
ping with 3 shipping brackets (Figure 13).
Remove these brackets before installing
any of the other rebrick walls.
Shipping
Brackets
Figure 13 - Removing Shipping Brackets
2. Install the left and right rebrick walls.
There is a bracket with 2 tabs on the
bottom of each rebrick wall. Angle the
wall into the replace opening and into
the slots on the side of the hearth (Figure
14), then tilt the top of the panel toward
the rebox surround.
3. Secure the rebrick wall using 2 of the
retainers provided. The bracket will slip
underneath the metal lip on the top of the
wall and screw into the inner dome of the
replace (Figure 15).
4. Install the rear rebrick wall last. Place
the wall face side down on the hearth with
the bottom of the wall toward the rear of
the rebox and the top toward the front of
the replace. Tilt the wall up toward the
back of the rebox. Secure with remaining
retaining brackets provided (Figure 15).
Retaining
Bracket
Figure 15 - Installing Side Walls
5. It is recommended that the joints between
all rebrick walls be grouted for a more
nished look, see page 15 for grouting
instructions.
For more information and to watch a how
to video go to www.IHP.US.com and select
Technical Support.
Slot
Hearth
Figure 14 - Slots for Firebrick Walls
Right Face
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Continued
GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS
Material provided:
Bag of cement
Bag of sand
Material required:
Piping bag
Joints striker
Heavy duty mixing bucket
Sponge or Wet Cloth
1. Moisten brick surface with damp sponge
or spray bottle just prior to application.
When bricks are wet, any excess grout
mixture on bricks will easily wipe off.
2. In a heavy duty mixing bucket, add equal
parts cement and sand. Add enough water
and mix together well using a power drill
with mixing wand attachment to a yogurt
like consistency. Not adding enough water
can lead to grout falling out after burning.
3. The overall length of piping bag should be
about 16". If the bag is longer than 16",
cut it down to size by removing end with
larger opening. This will make the bag
easier to handle.
4. Put grout mixture into piping bag making
sure the smaller opening is downward and
over a moist towel to avoid spilling. Place
a wet towel over the bucket making sure it
is directly on the surface of grout mixture.
This will keep the mixture moist and it will
not dry out before use.
5. Grout all joints where two rebrick walls
come together.
6. Using a trowel, remove excess grout mixture by moving trowel in the direction of
the joint. Grout mixture in the joint should
now be ush with brick surface. If not
enough grout is applied into each space,
grout may fall out after burning.
7. Using a joint striker, smooth out grout line.
Allow 72 hours before
operating replace.
INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD
AND SCREENS
1. Attach hood to rebox using screws provided (see Figure 16).
1. Slide round end of screen rod into rings at
top of screen. Attach one push-on nut to end
of rod before attaching last ring of screen.
2. Insert the round end screen rod into hole
on the left and right side of smoke shelf
(Figure 17).
3. Mount at end of screen rod with #10 x 5/8"
to center of smoke shelf.
4. Install other screen rod in same manner.
Screws
Figure 16 - Screw and Hood Placement
Rating
Plate
Figure 17 - Installing Fireplace Screen
Hole for Screen
Rod
Leading
Bricks
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GAS LINE INSTALLATION
WARNING: A qualied service person must connect heater
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
IMPORTANT: See Connecting to Gas Supply
in your log set owner’s manual for details on
gas hookup.
Note: Before you proceed, make sure your
gas supply is turned off.
Use only a 1/2" black iron pipe and appropriate ttings.
1. Remove knockout indentation on refrac-
tory or rebrick wall located above refractory hearth oor. Knockout indentation
must be rmly tapped with any solid object
such as a 1/2" dowel until it is released.
Remove fragmented portions of refractory
(see Figure 18).
2. Remove gas line cover plate located on
either side of replace and pull out insulation from gas line conduit sleeve. Save
insulation for reuse. Replace screws.
3. Run a 1/2" black iron gas line into replace
through the rear at gas line conduit sleeve (if
using a raised platform, add height). Provide
sufcient gas line into replace chamber for
tting connection (see Figure 19).
Note: Secure incoming gas line to wood
framing to provide rigidity for threaded end.
4. Repack insulation around gas line and into
sleeve opening. Seal any gaps between
gas line and refractory knockout hole with
refractory cement or commercial furnace
cement, Install the gas appliance or cap-off
gas line if desired.
When installing an unvented (vent-free) gas
log set, only unvented gas log sets which have
been found to comply with the standard for
unvented room heaters, ANSI Z21.11.2 are
to be installed in this replace.
CAUTION: All gas piping
and connections must be tested
for leaks after the installation
is completed. After ensuring
that the gas valve is on, apply
soap and water solution to all
connections and joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct
all leaks at once. DO NOT USE
AN OPEN FLAME FOR LEAK
TESTING AND DO NOT OPER-
ATE ANY APPLIANCE IF A LEAK
IS DETECTED. LEAK TESTING
SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.
Outside of
Fireplace
Gas Line
Conduit
Insulation
Gas
Conduit
Cover
Figure 18 - Gas Line Access
Outside of
Fireplace
Gas Line
Conduit
Repack
Insulation
Figure 19 - Gas Line Installation
Remove
Knockout
Incoming
1/2" Black
Iron Pipe
Seal
Opening
with
Refractory
Cement
1/2" Dowel
Brick with
Access
Hole
Side
Firebrick
Finished
Side
Provide Enough
Threaded
End for Fitting
Connection
Side
Firebrick
Finished
Side
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TECHNICAL SERVICE
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so,
contact INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS
at 1-800-655-2008.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
If this product is missing a part or has a broken
component, please do not return it to the store.
Call INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS at
1-800-655-2008 to answer questions and
replace parts under warranty.
Note: Use only original replacement parts.
This will protect your warranty coverage for
parts replaced under warranty.
ACCESSORIES
When calling please have your model and se-
rial numbers of your replace ready.
You can also visit our web site at
www.IHP.US.com.
When calling or writing, please have your
model and serial numbers of your replace
ready.
Model and serial number information are in the
replace's rating plate located on the replace
smoke shelf.
OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR
FLOOR INSTALLATION - AK4F
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SIDEWALL INSTALLATION - AK4
PARTS
9
36", 42", AND 50" MODELS
8
11
7
12
6
15/16
10
5
19
22
1
20
21
20
14
13
4
11
3
11
2
17
14
18
12
13
14
15/16
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This list contains replaceable parts used in your rebox. When ordering parts, follow the
PARTS
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual.
KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 ** Face Assembly • • • 1
2 ** Firebox Bottom Assembly • • • 1
3 ** Firebox Bottom • • • 1
4 ** Firebox Surround • • • 1
5 ** Insulation Pan Support • • • 1
6 ** Insulation Pan • • • 1
7 ** Top Insulation • • • 1
8 110454-03 Fireplace Top 36" • 1
110454-02 Fireplace Top 42" • 1
110454-01 Fireplace Top 50" • 1
9 23490SA Standoff • • • 4
10 ** Fireplace Surround Assembly • • • 1
11 109720-02 Clearance Spacer • • • 6
12 117891-01 Fireplace Handle Bracket • • • 4
13 20042 Outside Air Cover Plate • • • 2
14 21171 Gas Conduit Cover • • • 4
15 109752-01 Conduit One • • • 2
16 109752-02 Conduit Two • • • 2
17 ** Heat Shield Support • • • 1
18 123298-02 Ash Box Assembly • • • 1
19 ** Firebox Top • • • 1
20 109457-03 Screen 36" • 2
109457-02 Screen 42" • 2
109457-01 Screen 50" • 2
117556-03 Screen 36" Stainless 2
117556-02 Screen 42" Stainless 2
117556-01 Screen 50" Stainless 2
21 20806 Screen Rod 36" • 2
110146-03 Screen Rod 42" • 2
110146-02 Screen Rod 50" • 2
117568-03 Screen Rod 36" Stainless 2
117568-02 Screen Rod 42" Stainless 2
117568-01 Screen Rod 50" Stainless 2
22 109511-01 Hood 50" • 1
109511-02 Hood 42" • 1
109511-03 Hood 36" • 1
109511-04 Hood Stainless 36" 1
109511-05 Hood Stainless 42" 1
109511-06 Hood Stainless 50" 1
PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN
109714-02 Side Firebrick Wall Spacers • • • 4
114913-01 Rear Firebrick Wall Spacers • • • 2
** Not a eld replaceable part.
36"
42"
50"
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36", 42", AND 50" MODELS
Picture may vary from actual
7
7
6
1
8
Note: See pages 21 thru 24 for part numbers.
4
7
5
3
2
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This list contains replaceable parts used in your rebox. When ordering parts, follow the
PARTS
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual.
KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 125116-01 Left Leading Brick 36" Red • • 1
125118-01 Left Leading Brick 42"/50" Red • • • • 1
2 125116-02 Right Leading Brick 36" Red • • 1
125118-02 Right Leading Brick 42"/50" Red • • • • 1
3 125036-01 Hearth 36" Red • • 1
125037-01 Hearth 42" Red • • 1
125038-01 Hearth 50" Red • • 1
4 124210-01 Rear Stacked 36" Red • 1
124222-01 Rear Herringbone 36" Red • 1
125413-01 Rear Stacked 42" Red • 1
125425-01 Rear Herringbone 42" Red • 1
125437-01 Rear Stacked 50" Red • 1
125449-01 Rear Herringbone 50" Red • 1
5 124212-01 Right Stacked 36" Red • 1
124224-01 Right Herringbone 36" Red • 1
125415-01 Right Stacked 42" Red • 1
125427-01 Right Herringbone 42" Red • 1
125439-01 Right Stacked 50" Red • 1
125451-01 Right Herringbone 50" Red • 1
6 124214-01 Left Stacked 36" Red • 1
124226-01 Left Herringbone 36" Red • 1
125417-01 Left Stacked 42" Red • 1
125429-01 Left Herringbone 42" Red • 1
125441-01 Left Stacked 50" Red • 1
125453-01 Left Herringbone 50" Red • 1
7 125556-01 Panel Retainers • • • • • • 3
8 120848-01 Ash Brick Red • • • • • • 1
VRT6036RS
VRT6036RH
VRT6042RS
VRT6042RH
VRT6050RS
VRT6050RH
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PARTS
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual.
KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 125116-03 Left Leading Brick 36" Ivory • • 1
125118-03 Left Leading Brick 42"/50" Ivory • • • • 1
2 125116-04 Right Leading Brick 36" Ivory • • 1
125118-04 Right Leading Brick 42"/50" Ivory • • • • 1
3 125036-02 Hearth 36" Ivory • • 1
125037-02 Hearth 42" Ivory • • 1
125038-02 Hearth 50" Ivory • • 1
4 124210-02 Rear Stacked 36" Ivory • 1
124222-02 Rear Herringbone 36" Ivory • 1
125413-02 Rear Stacked 42" Ivory • 1
125425-02 Rear Herringbone 42" Ivory • 1
125437-02 Rear Stacked 50" Ivory • 1
125449-02 Rear Herringbone 50" Ivory • 1
5 124212-02 Right Stacked 36" Ivory • 1
124224-02 Right Herringbone 36" Ivory • 1
125415-02 Right Stacked 42" Ivory • 1
125427-02 Right Herringbone 42" Ivory • 1
125439-02 Right Stacked 50" Ivory • 1
125451-02 Right Herringbone 50" Ivory • 1
6 124214-02 Left Stacked 36" Ivory • 1
124226-02 Left Herringbone 36" Ivory • 1
125417-02 Left Stacked 42" Ivory • 1
125429-02 Left Herringbone 42" Ivory • 1
125441-02 Left Stacked 50" Ivory • 1
125453-02 Left Herringbone 50" Ivory • 1
7 125556-01 Panel Retainers • • • • • • 3
8 120848-01 Ash Brick Ivory • • • • • • 1
VRT6036IS
VRT6036IH
VRT6042IS
VRT6042IH
VRT6050IS
VRT6050IH
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Innovative Hearth Products
Superior™ Brand Gas Fireplaces, Stoves and Inserts
20 Year Limited 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. After installation, if covered components manufactured by IHP are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the 20 Year Limited
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 for up to five years. THERE ARE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
to this 20 Year Limited 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/distributor, 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 20 Year Limited 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 Product body and firebox carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty from the date of installation. Vent components, trim components and paint are excluded from
this 20 Year Limited Warranty. The following do not carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty but are warranted as follows:
Burner – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation
Gas components – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation
Gaskets – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation
Logs – Replacement for one year from the date of installation against thermal breakage only
Optional blowers & remote controls – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation
Optional glass doors – Repair or replacement for 90 days from the date of installation
Tempered glass - 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.
IHP is not responsible for inadequate fireplace system draft caused by air conditioning and heating systems, mechanical ventilation systems, or general construction conditions which may generate negative pressure in the room in which the appliance is installed. Additionally IHP assumes no responsibility for drafting conditions caused by
venting configurations, adjoining trees or buildings, adverse wind conditions or unusual environmental factors and conditions that affect the operation of the unit.
This 20 Year Limited 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 repair or replacement, 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 20 Year Limited Warranty. The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the duration of this expressed warranty.
No one is authorized to change this 20 Year Limited 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 20 Year
Limited 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 20 Year Limited Warranty and to decide, in its sole discretion, upon the method of settlement.
To receive the benefits and advantages described in this 20 Year Limited 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 IHP'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.
Printed in U.S.A. © 2013 Innovative Hearth Products LLC
P/N 900223-00, Rev. NC 12/2013
Innovative Hearth Products
1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 • Nashville, TN 37210
Model (
located on product or identication tag
Serial No. (
located on product or identication tag
Date Purchased __________________________
Keep receipt for warranty verication.
WARRANTY
KEEP THIS WARRANTY
) _____________________________
) __________________________
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