Superior VRE3036ZMN, VRE3036ZMP, VRE3042ZMN, VRE3042ZMP Installation And Operation Instructions Manual
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W
ARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result
in serious
injury, death, or property
damage.
A
VER
TISSEMENT
RISQUED’INDENDIE OU D’EXPLOSION
Lenon-respectDesavertissementsdesécuritépourrait
d’entraîner
des blessures graves, la mort ou des dommages
matériels.
—
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.
•
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 fire
department.
—
Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified
installer,
service agency or the gas
supplier.
— Ne
pas entreposer ni utilizer
d’essence
ni
d’autres
vapeurs
ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage de cet appareil
ou de tout autre
appareil.
—
QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:
• Ne pas
tenter d’allumer
d’appareil.
•
Ne
touchez
à
aucan interrupteur. Ne
pas vous
ser
vir des
téléphones se trouvant dans le bâtiment où vous
trouvez.
•
Sortez immédiatement
de bâtiment.
•
Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur
de
gaz depuis
un voisin. Suivez les instructions du fournisseur.
•
Si
vous
ne
pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur
de gaz,
appelez
le
service des
incindies.
—
L’installation
et
l’entretien doivent être assurés par un
installateur ou un service d’entretien qualifié ou par
le
fournisseur de
gaz.
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WHEN USED AS AN OUTDOOR APPLIANCE
CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING
•
This appliance can
carbon monoxide which has
no
odor.
•
Using
can kill
•
Never use
an
enclosed space such
camper,
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appliance.
reference.
it in
an enclosed space
you.
this
appliance
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Outdoor Vent-Free Gas
Models
VRE3036ZMN
VRE3042ZMN VRE3042ZMP
VRE3036ZMP
l’appareil.
Fireplace
in
WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only.
DANGER
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1.
Shut off gas to
2.
Extinguish any open
3. If
odor continues, keep away from the appliance
and immediately call your gas supplier or fire
partment.
appliance.
flame.
WARNING: Do not store gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
pliance. An LP-cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property
damage. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing
this
equipment.
appliance.
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business!
Please carefully read and follow all instructions
special attention to
Following these safety, care, and operation instructions
ensure many years
fireplace.
Please read and understand these instructions before
or
operating.
all
warnings and safety
of
dependable and enjoyable service
in
this manual.
information.
from your
installing
will help
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed
ing property damage, personal injury or loss of
exactly,
a fire or explosion may result caus
life.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment,
teration, service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Read the installation,
maintenance
or servicing this
instructions thor
equipment.
oughly before i
operating
nstalli
WARNING: Fireplace must be operated only with
doors fully
WARNING: This product contains
open.
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 manual carefully and
completely before trying to assemble, operate or
vice this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can
cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explo
sion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may
to
death!
Pay
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and
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety............................................................................................. 2
Local Codes
Requirements
Product Features............................................................................ 4
Locating
Product
Installation ..................................................................................... 6
Operation .................................................................................... 12
Inspecting Burners....................................................................... 13
Cleaning and Maintenance
Safety Device
Specifications............................................................................... 15
Wiring Diagram............................................................................ 15
Service
Technical Se rvice
Replacement
T
roubleshooting ........................................................................... 16
Parts ............................................................................................ 20
Accessories.................................................................................. 24
Warranty ...................................................................................... 27
................................................................................... 4
for
the Commonwealth
Fireplace .......................................................................... 4
Specifications ................................................................... 5
........................................................... 14
............................................................................... 14
Hints................................................................................ 19
......................................................................... 19
Parts ....................................................................... 19
of
Massachusetts ..............4
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
soning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea.
have these signs, the heater may not be working properly.
air at once!
carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women,
with
alcohol and those at high
Natural and Propane/LP Gas:
odorless. An odor-making agent
you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added
Gas may be present even though no odor
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep
for
reference.
fireplace.
can be
Have heater serviced. Some people are more affected
heart
or
lung disease
It is
your guide
WARNING:
Any change to this heater or its controls
dangerous.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should
Early signs
or
anemia, those under the influence
altitudes.
Natural and propane/LP gases
is
added
to
safe and proper operation
of
carbon monoxide
to
the gas. The odor
to
the gas can
exists.
poi-
If you
Get fresh
people
are
helps
fade.
this manual
of this
be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
Do not place clothing or other flammable material
on or near the appliance. Never place any objects on
the
fireplace.
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of
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Fireplace front and screen become very hot when
SAFETY Continued
running fireplace. Keep children
from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing
Fireplace
will
remain hot for a time after shutdown.
Allow surfaces to cool before
and
touching.
adults away
ignition.
Carefully supervise young children when they are in
area of the fireplace. When using the hand-held
remote
accessory, keep selector switch in the OFF position to
prevent children from turning on burners with
You must operate this fireplace with
remote.
the
fireplace
screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is in place
before running
The finish of the front face
adhering plastic coating that must
heater.
is
protected with
be removed before
a self
fireplace is operated. To prevent melting, ensure
the plastic coating protecting the finish is
Keep the appliance area clear and free from
removed.
combus
tible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors
and
liquids.
1.
This fireplace is only for use with the type of gas indicated on
rating plate. This fireplace
gases.
2. Do not
Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP
only).
3. If
•
•
•
•
•
place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any
you smell gas
shut
off
do not try to
do not touch
building
immediately call
Follow
the gas
if
you cannot reach your gas supplier,
gas supply
light
any appliance
any electrical switch;
your gas supplier
supplier’s
is not
convertible
do not
instructions
from
call
for
use
use any
phone in
a neighbor’s
the
fire
department
with other
structure.
phone.
the
that
the
units
your
4.
This fireplace shall be used only outdoors in
and shall not be used in a building, garage
area.
5.
Do
not
use
this
fireplace as a wood burning fireplace. Use
the logs provided
this
fireplace.
6.
Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones,
or rock wool. Using these added items can cause sooting. Do
add lava rock around base. Rock and debris could
control area
7.
To prevent the creation of soot, follow
and Maintenance, page
8.
Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner
products,
products may create a white powder residue within burner
or
on adjacent walls
9.
Do not run
•
where
•
under dusty conditions
10.
Do not
objects.
11. Do not use this appliance
diately call a qualified service technician
and to replace any part of the control system and any gas
-
which has been under
12.
Do not
fireplace
13. Turn fireplace
service person should service and repair
14. Operating fireplace above elevations
pilot
15. Provide adequate clearance around air
turn
flammable liquids
use
operate fireplace
if
a log
outage.
with
of fireplace.
fireplace
or furniture.
fireplace
this
fireplace
water.
is
chipped (dime-sized
off
and
the fireplace. Do
14.
off. If
heated,
or vapors are used or stored
to
cook
if
any part has been under water.
if
any
log is
let
cool before servicing. Only a qualified
a well ventilated
or any other enclosed
not
the instructions in Cleaning
the
food or burn
to
inspect the appliance
broken.
or larger).
fireplace.
of
4,500 feet could cause
openings.
space
only
burn solid fuels
vermiculite
fall into the
or similar
vapors
from
paper
Do not
these
or other
Immecontrol
operate
in
not
box
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LOCAL CODES
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes.
sence
of
local codes, use the latest edition
Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
*Available
State of Massachusetts:
plumber
Sellers
room heaters shall provide
30 upon sale
Vent-free gas products are prohibited
installation in the Commonwealth
from:
American National Standards
National Fire Protection Association,
or
gas fitter
of
unvented propane
of
the
54*.
25 West 43rd Street,
New York, NY 10036
1
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA
The
in
the Commonwealth
unit.
02169-7471
installation must be made by a
or
natural gas-fired supplemental
to
each purchaser a copy
of Massachusetts.
of
The National Fuel Gas
Institute, Inc.
4th floor
for
Inc.
of Massachusetts.
bedroom and
In
licensed
of
527 CMR
bathroom
the
COMMONWEALTH OF
ab-
These appliances are approved
Massachusetts
•
Install
and Regulations 248 C.M.R. Sections 4.00 through
•
Installation and repair must be done by a plumber
licensed
•
The flexible gas line connector used shall not exceed
(92 centimeters)
•
The individual manual shut-off must be a T-handle type valve.
REFRACTORY BRICK
Your fireplace features a concrete refractory brick liner. As
concrete liners,
to heat. These cracks
if
the following additional requirements are
this
appliance
in
the Commonwealth
this
MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS
for
installation
in
accordance
in length.
with
of Massachusetts.
PRODUCT FEATURES
LINER
liner may develop slight cracks when exposed
will not affect the performance of the fireplace.
in the US
Massachusetts Rules
LOCATING
PLANNING
Plan where you will install the fireplace. This will save time and
later when you install the fireplace. Before installation, consider
following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Where
the
fireplace
clearances (see Installation Clearances, page
Everything needed to complete installati
These models are
Proper air
for
will be
for
outdoor use
combustion and
FIREPLACE
located. Allow
on.
only.
ventilation.
for wall
6).
state
met:
8.00.
or
gas
36 inches
with all
and
ceiling
of
fitter
money
the
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36" AND 42" MODELS
Note:
If
only one dimension
Left
Side
View
is
shown, the dimension
PRODUCT
is
the same
for
SPECIFICA
both 36" and 42"
Fireplace Top
TIONS
models.
View
Right
Side
View
Front
View
Figure
1 -
Fireplace Dimensions (36" and 42"
Models)
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IMPORTANT:
set
will
Use dimensions shown
installation (see Built-In Fireplace Installation, page
Make sure fireplace
not work
properly.
is
level.
for
rough openings
If
fireplace
to
is
create
7).
not level,
the
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances.
you can, provide greater clearances from floor,
and adjoining
Carefully
tion.
is installed.
Minimum
A.
B.
C. When fireplace
D.
follow
Fireplace hood
Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure
Clearances from the side
tible material and wall should follow diagram
Example: The face of a
tible material and protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This
material must be 4"
Figure
2).
Clearances
should not be less than
material, other than wood flooring, fireplace should be installed
on
a metal
enclosure.
Clearances from bottom
Figure
wall.
these instructions. This
must be
used
of
the fireplace cabinet
mantel, bookshelf, etc. is made of
from
the side
from
the
top of
the fireplace opening
42".
is
installed
or
wood panel extending the
on
of
fireplace
Example
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
2 -
Minimum Clearance for Combustible to
will
ensure safe
if
combustible mantel material
2)
of
the fireplace cabinet (see
carpeting
or
full
to
the floor
to
any
in
Figure
combustible
to
the
other combustible
width and depth
is 0".
*
Wall
INST
log
easiest
ceiling
installa
combus
2.
combus
ceiling
ALLA
TION
OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
Must conform
•
With walls
•
Within a partial enclosure which includes
to
on
one
of
the following conditions:
all
sides, but
with
no overhead cover;
an
overhead cover
no more than two side walls. These side walls may be
as in
If
breezeway
•
Within
a partial enclosure which includes an overhead cover
and three sidewalls, as long as 30%
periphery
or at right angles to each side; or
of
the enclosure
is
permanently
or
more
open.
CAUTION: Do not install the fireplace directly on
carpet or
-
vinyl.
WARNING: Fireplace hood must be used if a com
bustible mantel material is
-
Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If
placing custom mantel above
the minimum allowable clearance between mantel shelf and
fireplace opening shown in Figure 3, page 6. These are the
allowable mantel clearances
ances wherever possible
materials placed on the
to
mantel.
installed.
built-in
for
a safe installation. Use larger
minimize
fireplace,
the
heating
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls
mantels become hot during operation.
of
mantels above the fireplace may become hot to
touch. If installed
properly,
these temperatures
the requirement of the national product standard.
low
all
minimum clearances shown in this
Facing material above firebox
must be of noncombustible
material. A 12" concrete board
projecting the width of the
fireplace is supplied.
12" Minimum
Framing
Material
Firebox
Wire-mesh
Screen
Figure
3 -
Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Mantel Shelf Note: Any portion
of the mantel shelf must NOT
extend beyond this profile.
12"
3
6
/
4"
1
1
/
2"
12"
16" 20"
Hood MUST be used if a
combustible mantel is installed.
Note:
All
vertical measurements
from top of
bottom
of
mantel
fireplace
shelf.
Noncombustible
Material May
Project Off this
Surface above
the Firebox Hood
hood
parallel,
of
the
horizontal
you must meet
top of
minimum
clear-
of
objects
and
Walls
and
the
meet
Fol-
manual.
are
opening
to
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and
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Rough Opening Dimensions for Built-in
Installation
Model
Front Width (Inside
to Inside)
Height
Depth
(Min.)
36"
44"
42 3/4"
21"
42"
51"
46 1/2"
23"
NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the
clearances shown, you must do one of the
• raise the
•
remove
mantel
to an acceptable height
the mantel
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE
1.
Frame
in
rough opening. The fireplace framing
structed
of
permanently fixed amount the perimeter
sions
in
Table 1 and rough opening layout
framing
installing
rough
2.
Install gas piping
so that
in
opening.
Supply, page
3.
Carefully
set
fireplace inside wall
4.
Carefully insert fireplace into rough
Table 1
37"
43"
Figure
INST
ALLA
TION
steel stud material. Steel studs are provided and
of
the unit. Use
in
fireplace
a corner, use dimensions
to
is flush with
finished
in
Figures
fireplace location (see Connecting
9).
fireplace
in front of
rough opening
opening.
opening.
FOR
MODELS
45°
Figure 4a
36"
Figure 4b
Height
Depth
(Minimum)
Widt
(Inside
74" TOP
VIEW
to
44"
h
Inside)
FOR 42"
MODELS
Figure 4c
45°
51"
86"
TOP VIEW
4 -
Rough Opening for Installing in
INSTALLATION
minimum
following:
must be con-
dimen-
Figure 4a.
wall
Wall
4b
with
Adjust
surface.
and
to
back
are
If
4c for
Gas
of
Continued
Steel Stud or
Steel Framing
Required.
Combustible
materials
not allowed
adjacent to
fireplace.
Figure
5 -
Installing
12'' minimum
noncombustible
wall board
or facing
material above
fireplace.
12'' minimum
noncombustible
wall board or facing
materials on sides.
Firebox
INSTALLING DRAIN PAN
The fireplace enclosure must allow
air ventilation.
catch pan
with
It is
provision
within fireplace enclosure (see Accessories, page
INSTALLING FIREPLACE SCREEN
1.
Insert each rod through all rings located at top
2.
Insert first rod into rear hole in left side of fireplace. Fasten rod
rear hole near center
provided (see Figure
3.
Insert other rod into front hole on right side of fireplace and
using remaining Phillips
Top View of Rod Layout
DP36/DP42
for
adequate drainage and
recommended that a sealed,
for
drainage
be
installed under fireplace
of
fireplace using #10 x 3/8" Phillips screw
6).
screw.
Identification
Label Location
corrosion resistant
24).
of
Rear Hole
Front
Hole
Rod
Ring
Screen
Screw
Figure
6 -
Installing Fireplace
Screen
screen.
fresh
to
fasten
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INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD
1.
Remove protective
2.
Align three notches located on back side of hood with front face
fireplace (see Figure 7). Notches should be at least
edge
of
fireplace
3.
Hold fireplace hood
three notches
4.
Insert three screws through notches in hood into holes in
film
opening.
in
.
HS36/HS42
from stainless
place. Using a #10
hood.
INSTALLATION
3 1/2" up
drill bit, drill
through
fireplace.
Notches
on Hood
Screws
INSTALLING BI-FOLD GLASS DOORS
IMPORTANT: Use only glass doors certified for use
with this fireplace (See Accessories,
Door
Installation
Pivot and spring clips have been installed and pretested at the
but
some readjustments may be needed due
shipping
Install doors using the following steps.
properly
door
1.
2. Repeat step
or handling.
or
adjustment.
With bi-fold door completely folded, insert bottom pivot pin
pivot plate
opening and swing door
pins slide into door track. Door is installed when top door pin snaps
into spring clip (see Figure
Figure 7 - Installing Hood
If
you find doors do not
do not appear level
or
pivot hole located near bottom corner
1 for
remaining
or
straight, proceed with section
to
the vertical position making sure
8).
door.
page
to
movement
24).
of
front face
factory,
during
of
from
close
on
into
top
Continued
Spring Clip
Fold
Door and
Slide Top
Pins into
Track
Pivot Plate
or Pivot
Hole
Insert Pin
into Spring
Clip
Insert Bottom
Pivot Pin into
Pivot Plate
or Hole and
Swing Door
into a Vertical
Position
Figure 8: Installing Bi-Fold Glass Door
WARNING: Fireplace must
doors fully
Door Adjustment
Remove doors and slightly loosen lower pivot plate
upper spring clips. Replace doors and fully close them. Use 1/8"
(any material)
carefully open doors enough so that you can access pivot and
clips with a
Please read the
ing your appliance
•
Glass
Figure 10, page
•
If
doors are not
off
burner. See Safety Device on page 15
to
reset the thermo
•
When
•
Always keep
or debris.
•
Do
not operate this
• Do not use abrasive liquids or cleaners for cleaning of glass and
door
clean doors when hot, allow the appliance to cool before
opened.
to
level doors. Once the proper setting
Phillips screwdriver. Tighten screws (see Figure 9, page
following care and operation guidelines before
or fireplace.
doors
should
be operated in the
9).
fully
open, the thermo disk
disk.
operating doors, do not slam shut or abuse them.
area
below
bottom edge of doors
appliance
trims.
Any household glass cleaner should suffice. Do
if
be
operated only
fully
open
for
glass doors are
with
(if
equipped)
is
achieved,
operat
position only
will automatically
instructions on
clear from
broken
obstacles
or damaged.
cleaning.
and
shims
spring
9).
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(see
turn
how
not
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