Superior VCI3032ZMN, VCI3032ZMP User Manual
P/N 127119-01 REV. C 04/2017
PFS
P127119 01
Report No. F09-121
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US
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Installation and Operation Instructions
Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Fireplace Insert
Models
VCI3032ZMN VCI3032ZMP
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
This is an unvented gas-fi red heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation
section on Page 6 of this manual.
WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable 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.
• Leave the building immediately.
• 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 fi re department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .............................................................................................2
Local Codes ...................................................................................4
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Requirements ..........................4
Unpacking ......................................................................................4
Product Identifi cation .....................................................................5
Remote Control Accessories ..........................................................5
Product Features ............................................................................5
Air for Combustion and Ventilation ................................................6
Installation .....................................................................................8
Operation ....................................................................................16
Inspecting Burners .......................................................................18
SAFETY
Cleaning and Maintenance ...........................................................18
Wiring Diagram ............................................................................19
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................20
Specifi cations ...............................................................................23
Replacement Parts .......................................................................23
Technical Service .........................................................................23
Service Hints ................................................................................23
Parts ............................................................................................24
Accessories ..................................................................................28
Warranty ......................................................................................31
WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND ASPHYXIA-
TION HAZARD
Improper adjustment, alteration, service, mainte-
nance, or installation of this heater or its controls
can cause death or serious injury.
Read and follow instructions and precautions in User’s
Information Manual provided with this heater.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fi red heater. It
uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation
air must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and
Ventilation section on Page 6 of this manual.
SAVE THIS BOOK
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you
on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also
contains information that will enable you to obtain
replacement parts or optional accessory items when
needed. Keep it with your other important papers.
WARNING: Vent-free products are prohibited for
bedroom and bathroom installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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, unless a certifi ed kit is used.
WARNING: This product contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s man u al carefully and
completely be fore trying to assemble, op er ate or
ser vice this stove with burner system. Im prop er use
of this stove with burner system can cause se ri ous
injury or death from burns, fi re, ex plo sion, electrical
shock and carbon mon ox ide poi son ing.
DANGER: Carbon mon ox ide poisoning may lead
to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon mon ox ide poi-
soning re sem ble the fl u, with head aches, dizziness or nau sea. If you
have these signs, the burner system may not be working properly.
Get fresh air at once! Have burner system serviced. Some people
are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include
preg nant wom en, peo ple with heart or lung disease or ane mia, those
under the in fl u ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP and Natural Gas: Propane/LP and natural gas are 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
stove with burner system.
WARNING: Any change to this fi replace insert or
burner system or it’s controls can be dangerous. Do
not modify this fi replace insert with burner system
under any circumstances. Any parts removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating fi replace
insert system.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of
resale, from the manufacturer
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SAFETY Continued
WARNING: Do not use a blow er insert, heat ex chang er insert or other accessory not ap proved for
use with this fi replace.
WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into
the fi replace insert. Avoid any drafts that alter burner
fl ame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that
alter burner fl ame patterns. Altered burner patterns
can cause sooting.
WARNING: Any outside air ducts and/or ash dumps
in the fi replace must be permanently closed before
installing fi replace insert.
WARNING: A Before installing in a solid fuel burning fi replace, the chimney fl ue and fi replace must be
cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by
a qualifi ed chimney cleaner.
Due to high temperatures, the stove should be located
out of traffi c and away from furniture and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other fl ammable material
on or near the stove. Never place any objects on the
appliance.
Fireplace insert front and screen become very hot when
running fi replace insert.Children and adults should
be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature
and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.. Fireplace insert will remain hot for a time after
shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
WARNING: Do not place volcanic stone on burner.
Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room with the appliance. When
using the hand-held remote accessory, keep selector
switch in the OFF position to prevent children from
turning on burners with remote.
You must operate this fi replace insert with the fi replace
insert screen and hood in place. Make sure fi replace
insert screen and hood are in place before running
fi replace insert.
Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other fl ammable vapors
and liquids.
Installation and repair should be done by a qualifi ed
service person. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to
excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
It is imperative that control compartments, burners,
and circulating air passageways of the appliance be
kept clean.
1. WARNING: 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.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure.
Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units
only).
3. 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 you gas supplier, call the fi re department.
4. This fi replace insert shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
5. Do not use this fi replace insert as a wood-burning fi replace. Use
only logs provided with fi replace insert.
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite
or glowing embers (rockwool). Using these added items can cause
sooting. Do not add volcanic stone around base. Volcanic stone
and debris could fall into control area of fi replace insert.
7. This fi replace insert is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever
appear to smoke, turn off fi replace insert and call a qualifi ed
service person.
NOTE: During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due
to log curing and burning of manufacturing residues.
8. To prevent creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning
and Maintenance, Page 18.
9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If heated, vapors from these products may
create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent
walls or furniture.
10. This fi replace insert needs fresh air ventilation to run properly.
This fi replace insert has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS)
safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the fi replace insert
if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and
Ventilation, Page 6. If fi replace insert keeps shutting off, see
Troubleshooting, Page 20.
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SAFETY Continued
LOCAL CODES
11. Do not run fi replace insert
• where fl ammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
• under dusty conditions.
12. Do not use this fi replace insert to cook food or burn paper or other
objects.
13. Do not use fi replace insert if any part has been exposed to or under
water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician to inspect
fi replace insert and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
14. Do not operate fi replace insert if any log is broken. Do not operate
fi replace insert if a log is chipped (dime-sized or larger).
15. Turn fi replace insert off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualifi ed service person should service and repair fi replace insert.
16. Operating fi replace insert above elevations of 4,500 feet could
cause pilot outage.
17. To prevent performance problems with propane/LP units, do not
use propane/LP fuel tanks of less than 100 lb. capacity (propane/
LP units only).
18. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.
19. Trim panels and surrounds must not seal ventilation openings in
fi replace.
20. Cutting any sheet metal parts of the solid-fuel burning fi replace in
which the vent-free fi replace insert is to be installed is prohibited.
21. If factory-built fi replace has no gas access hole(s) provided, an
access hole of 1.5" (37.5 mm) diameter or less may be drilled
through the lower sides or bottom of fi rebox in a proper manner.
This access hole must be plugged with noncombustible insulation
after the gas supply line has been installed.
22. Refractory, glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and solid fuel
log grates (if applicable) can be removed from the fi replace before
installing the unvented fi replace insert.
23. Smoke shelves, shields and baffl es may be removed if attached
by mechanical fasteners.
Install and use fi replace 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*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
25 West 43rd Street, 4th fl oor
New York, NY 10036
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS
These appliances are approved for installation in the US state of Massachusetts if the following additional requirements are met:
• Un-vented Room Heaters shall be installed in accordance with
527 CMR 30.
• Installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gas fi tter
licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• The fl exible gas line connector used shall not exceed 36 inches
(92 centimeters) in length.
• The individual manual shut-off must be a T-handle type valve.
• Unvented appliances may NOT be installed in bedrooms or
bathrooms.
• A working smoke detector must be installed in the area where
vent-free appliances are installed.
Seller of unvented propane or natural gas-fi red supplemental room
heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon
sale of the unit.
UNPACKING
CAUTION: Do not remove the warning and instruction labels attached to the heater base assembly.
These markings contain important warranty and safety
information.
1. With utility knife, cut carton all the way around above staples on
bottom tray. Lift carton off of heater. Remove packing.
NOTE: Hood is located in packing on right hand side of heater
front. Lift heater off bottom tray.
2. Locate two screws above top corners of fi replace insert screen.
Remove and discard these screws. Lift fi replace insert screen
up and pull out to remove.
3. Remove protective packaging applied to logs, log base assembly
and fi replace insert.
4. Remove fi replace insert hood from carton insert.
5. Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly
inform dealer where you purchased your fi replace insert.
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Optional
Remote
Control
Control Knobs
Piezo Igniter
Three Piece
Log Set
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F
N
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Remote Selector
Switch (Optional)
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Top Louver Assembly
Top Outer Casing
Firebox
Hood
Firebox Support
Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly
REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES
There are four optional remote controls that can be purchased separately for this fi replace insert:
• wall switch
• wall thermostat
• hand-held ON/OFF remote
• hand-held thermostat remote
See Accessories, Pages 28-29.
Screen Assembly
Bottom Louver
Assembly
Blower
Gas Line
Access
Assembly
Figure 2 - Fireplace Insert
PRODUCT FEATURES
OPERATION
This vent-free fi replace insert is clean burning. It requires no outside
venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is
generated by both realistic fl ames and glowing embers. When used
without the blower, the fi replace insert requires no electricity making
it ideal for emergency backup heat.
SAFETY DEVICE
This fi replace insert has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing
(ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for
vent-free room heaters. The ODS system shuts off the fi replace insert
if there is not enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This fi replace insert has a piezo igniter. This system requires no
matches, batteries or other sources to light fi replace insert.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
This fi replace insert is equipped with a blower assembly. The blower
operates thermostatically and has a variable control. The blower
circulates heated air from the fi replace insert into the room. Use of
blower is optional.
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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 ensure proper fresh air
for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.
Today’s homes are built more energy effi cient than ever. New materials, increased insulation and new construction methods help reduce
heat loss in homes. Homeowners apply weather strip and caulk
around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm
air in. During heating months, homeowners want their homes as
airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy effi cient, your home needs
to breathe. Fresh air must enter your home. All fuel-burning appliances
need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, some fi replaces, clothes dryers and some fuelburning appliances draw air from the house to operate. You must
provide adequate fresh air for these appliances. This will ensure
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
classifi cations:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfi ned Space
3. Confi ned Space.
The information on Pages 6 through 7 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.
Unusually tight construction is defi ned as construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a
continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x
-11
10
kg per pa-sec-m2) or 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 fl 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 7.
If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above, proceed to
Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location.
Confi ned and Unconfi ned Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA54 allows two
methods for determining whether the space in which the heater
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is being installed is confi ned or unconfi ned space. The standard
method defi nes a confi ned 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 unconfi ned 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 unconfi ned space.
Where the air infi ltration rate of a structure is known, the Known
Air Infi ltration Rate Method may be used. Follow The National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 to use this method to determine
if the space is confi ned or unconfi ned.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless
passageways or ventilation grills between them.
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Confi ned or Unconfi ned Space Using
the Standard Method
Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confi ned or unconfi ned space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will install fi replace plus any
adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills
between the rooms.
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) = 3168 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 = (Maximum Btu/Hr the space
can support)
Example: 3168 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20 = 63,360 (maximum
Btu/Hr the space can support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.
Vent-free fi replace ________Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* ________Btu/Hr
Gas furnace ________Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater ________Btu/Hr
Gas fi replace logs ________Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* + ____Btu/Hr
Tota =_______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 fi replace +_______Btu/Hr
Total =_______Btu/Hr
40,000
33,000
73,000
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4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the
actual amount of Btu/Hr used.
______
______
Example: 63,360 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
The space in the above example is a confi ned 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 unconfi ned space, remove door to
adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See
Ventilation Air From Inside Building.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From
Outdoors.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr fi replace, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room
unconfi ned.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space
can support, the space is an unconfi ned space. You will need no additional fresh air ventilation.
Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
Ventilation
Grills
Into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
12"
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
12"
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 unconfi ned space. When
ventilating to an adjoining unconfi ned space, you must provide two
permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within
12" of the fl oor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options
1 and 2, Figure 3). You can also remove door into adjoining room
(see option 3, Figure 3). Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size
of ventilation grills or ducts.
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 fl oor. 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.
Outlet
ir
Inlet
Air
Outlet
Air
Inlet Air
Ventilated
Attic
Ventilated
Crawl Space
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic
if attic has a thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering
the attic will activate the power vent. Any outside air ducts and/or
ash dumps in the fi replace shall be permanently closed at the time
of appliance installation.
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INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This appliance is intended for supplemental
heating. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary
heat source. If you have a central heating system,
you may run system’s circulating blower while using
heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power outage, you can use
this heater as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualifi ed installer or service person
must connect burner system to gas supply. Follow all
local codes.
WARNING: Make sure the selector switch is in the
OFF position before installing heater.
WARNING: Never install the fi replace insert
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other fl am-
mable objects are less than 36" from front and 42"
from top of fi replace insert. For side clearances
see Figure 11, Page 10
• in high traffi c areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This fi replace insert creates warm air
currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces
next to fi replace insert. Installing fi replace insert next
to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fi replace
insert where impurities (such as, but not limited to,
tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fl uids, oil
or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor
walls or cause odors.
WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning fi replace, the chimney fl ue and fi rebox must be
cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by
a qualifi ed chimney cleaner.
NOTE: These heaters are designed to be installed into an existing
masonry fi replace (built to UBC 37 or ULC S628 standards) or factory built solid fuel, wood burning fi replace (listed to UL 127 or ULC
S610) only.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this
is benefi cial, installing fi replace in rooms without enough ventilation
air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for
Combustion and Ventilation, Page 6.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the fi replace insert is level. If fi replace insert
is not level, log set will not work properly.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If
your gas supply is not correct, do not install fi replace insert. Call
dealer where you purchased your fi replace insert for proper type
fi replace insert.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO STOVE LOCATION
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for either
natural gas or propane/LP gas but not both. Gas type
is indicated on the rating plate. Field conversion is not
permitted.
ELECTRICAL HOOKUP
(Blower Accessory)
This fi replace insert includes a blower assembly with an electrical
cord. The electrical cord is fi ve feet in length. You must locate
fi replace insert within reach of a 120 volt grounded electrical
outlet. If not, install and properly ground GA3555, three-prong
120 volt electrical outlet, in fi replace insert. Follow instructions
included in kit (see Accessories, Page 28).
INSTALLING SURROUND KIT (GB38 OR GB43)
CAUTION: Close masonry fi replace damper securely
before installing fi replace insert. If chimney does not
have a damper, block or cap top of chimney. Failure
to cap an open chimney could cause drafts that can
affect the heater’s performance and increase surface
temperatures.
CAUTION: A GB38 or GB43 surround kit accessory must be installed on this fi replace insert before
installing into your masonry fi replace.
NOTE: Use the accessory which best covers the existing masonry
fi replace opening.
• Model GB38 Surround Kit (for use with fi replaces with an opening
smaller than 30" H and 38" W).
• Model GB43 Surround Kit (for use with fi replaces with an opening
30" to 36-3/4" H and 38 to 43" W).
1. Using a 5/16" nut driver, remove two shipping screws and screen
(see Figure 5, Page 9). Discard these screws. Remove 5/16"
screen mounting shoulder screws (do not discard).
2. Remove log packaging from fi rebox cavity.
3. Align holes in left surround side panel with screen mounting
screw holes. Replace 5/16" screen mounting shoulder screws
removed in step 1 (see Figure 6, Page 9). Do not tighten. Install Phillips screw in bottom (see Figure 6, Page 9). Repeat
for right side.
4. Using Phillips screwdriver, remove 4 screws attaching top louver
(see Figure 7, Page 9).
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INSTALLATION Continued
Screen Mounting Shoulder Screw (4)
(DO NOT DISCARD)
Shipping Screw
(DISCARD)
Shipping Screw
(DISCARD)
Figure 5 - Removing Screws and Screen
Surround Side
1. Place top surround panel at top of fi replace insert. Bottom edge
of panel will slide under top edge of insert. Align top panel screw
holes with those in insert. Install four #8 Phillips screws, do not
tighten. See Figure 8.
2. Align screw holes in side panels with holes in top panel (see
Figure 9). Insert and tighten #8 Phillips screws.
3. Reinstall louver removed in step 4, Page 8.
4. Carefully inspect fi replace surround assembly. Make sure each
part fi ts properly. Firmly tighten all screws installed during assembly.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten. Metal can bend,
warp or break under excessive strain.
5. Install trim after fi nal fi nishing and/or painting of wall.
Top Edge of Fireplace
Insert
Top Surround
Panel
Screen
Mounting
Shoulder
Screws
(5/16”)
Phillips
Screw
Figure 6 - Attaching Left Surround Side Panel
Phillips
Screws
Phillips
Screws (4)
Figure 8 - Attaching Top Surround Panel
Top Panel
Phillips Screws
Side
Panel
Top Louver
Figure 7 - Removing Louver
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Figure 9 - Attaching Side Panels to Top Panel
INSTALLATION Continued
Supplied Hood
MustBe Used
at All Times
Wire-mesh
Screen
Fireplace
Noncombustible
Material May
Project Off this
Surface above
the Insert Hood
Mantel Shelf
13" 16" 19" 21"
2
1
/2
"
6"
8"
10"
Fireplace Insert
Note: All vertical
measurements are
from top of insert hood
opening to bottom
of mantel shelf.
Wall board or facing
material (above
fireplace) may be of
combustible material,
including decorative
mantel ornaments or
other similar projections off of the facing
material.
INSTALLING HOOD
Install hood to top of fi rebox as shown in Figure 10. Use 5 Phillips
screws (provided) to attach hood to fi replace insert and 2 Phillips
screws (provided) to attach hood and surround sides to fi replace
insert.
Screws
Figure 10 - Installing Hood to Firebox
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
Mantel Clearances for Insert Installation
If there is a mantel above masonry fi replace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fi replace opening
(see Figure 12).
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and
mantels become hot during operation. Walls and
mantels above the fi rebox may become hot to the
touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet
the requirements of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.
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
WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If
you can, provide greater clearances from fl oor, ceiling
and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow instructions below. This will ensure safe installation.
Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall
and Ceiling
A. Clearances from side of fi replace cabinet to any combustible material
and wall should follow diagram in Figure 12, Page 12.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc. is made of combus-
tible material and protrudes 3-1/2" from the wall. This combustible
material must be 4” from side of fi replace opening (see Figure 11).
B. Clearances from top of fi replace opening to ceiling should not be less
than 42".
Maintain adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes of servicing
and proper operation.
Example
Figure 12 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Fireplace Insert
Installation
Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such as shelves,
window sills, mantels, etc. above the appliance.
*
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Figure 11 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall
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