Superior VRE4336ZEN, VRE4342ZEN, VRE4336ZEP, VRE4342ZEP Installation Instructions Manual
OUTDOOR DECORATIVE GAS FIREPLACE
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P/N 506009-24 REV. NC 03/2014
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OUTDOOR DECORATIVE GAS FIREPLACE
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
certified kit is used.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
INSTALLATEUR: Laissez cette notice avec l'appareil.
CONSOMMATEUR: Conservez cette notice pour consulation ultérieure.
WARNING: DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vacinity of this or
any other appliance.
CARBON
MONOXIDE
HAZARD
• This appliance can produce carbon monoxide
which has no odor.
P506009-24
MODELS
VRE4336ZEN VRE4342ZEN
VRE4336ZEP VRE4342ZEP
A French manual is available upon request. Order Form Number
506009-25.
Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en
faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 506009-25.
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.
MONOXYDE
DE CARBONE
• Cet appareil peut
produire du monoxyde
de carbone, un gaz
inodore.
WARNING: For
Outdoor Use Only.
DANGER
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Shut off gas to appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier
or your fire department.
• Using it in an enclosed
space can kill you.
• Never use this appliance in an enclosed
space such as a camper, tent, car or home.
PFS Report No. 14-020
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• Son utilisation dans un
espace clos peut vous
tuer.
Avertissement:
Pour utilisation à
l'exérieur seulement.
• Ne jamais utiliser cet
appareil dans un espace clos, tel qu'une
caravane, tente, voiture
ou à la maison.
DANGER
SI VOUS UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:
1. Coupez l'admission de gaz de l'appariel.
2. Éteindre toute flamme nue.
3. Si l'odeur persiste, éloignez-vous de
l'appareil et appelez immédiatement votre
fournisseur de gaz ou le service d'incendie.
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Accessories
Wall Switch
Fireplace
Weatherproof
Enclosure
Optional Drain Pan
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Packaging .........................................page 2
Introduction ......................................page 2
Massachusetts Requirements ...........page 3
General Information ..........................page 3
Location ............................................page 4
Pre-Installation Notes .......................page 4
Assembly Steps ................................page 4
Waterproofing The Fireplace ............page 4
Appliance Clearances ........................page 5
Clearance Specifications ...................page 6
Fireplace Installation .........................page 7
Routing Gas Line ..............................page 7
Fireplace Specifications .....................page 8
Framing Specifications ......................page 9
Field Wiring .......................................page 10
Connecting Gas Line ........................page 11
Installing The Logs ............................page 12
Checking Appliance Operation ..........page 13
Firebox Finishes ................................page 13
Accessories And Components ..........page 14
Gas Conversion Kits .................. page 15
This installation manual will help you obtain a
safe, efficient, dependable installation for your
appliance.
This manual is part of a set of two supporting
this product. Refer to manual 506010-20 for
Care And Operations.
Please read and understand these
instructions before beginning your
installation.
3 - three (3) bags of volcanic stone, envelope
is located in the firebox area.
4 - Electrical kit containing the wall switch
components, battery holder, box and cover
(see Field Wiring Page 10).
INTRODUCTION
These outdoor gas fireplaces are designed for
exterior applications. These appliances must
be installed outdoors.
The VRE43 Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace
is designed for outdoor use. It may also be
installed in screened porches and lanais that
meet these minimum requirements:
Minimum porch area - 96 square feet
Minimum ceiling height - 7 feet 8 inches
A minimum of two (2) walls can be screened
but must be open to outside ventilation.
Minimum screen area - 64 square feet
Minimum screen top height - 6 feet 8 inches
Refer to Outdoor Space definition below and
Clearance Specifications on Page 6.
AN OUTDOOR SPACE IS DEFINED AS FOLLOWS PER ANSI Z21.97-2012:
Outdoor spaces - An appliance is considered
to be outdoors if installed with shelter no more
inclusive than:
(a) With walls on all sides, but with no over-
head cover;
(b) Within a partial enclosure which includes an
overhead cover and no more than two side
walls. These side walls may be parallel, as in a
breezeway, or at right angles to each other; or
(c) Within a partial enclosure which includes an
overhead cover and three sidewalls, as long
as 30% or more of the horizontal periphery
of the enclosure is permanently open.
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
These appliances are designed to operate on
natural gas or propane. An electronic intermittent pilot ignition system provides safe,
efficient operation. A battery pack is required
to operate these units (2 "D" batteries).
These appliances comply with National Safety
Standards and are tested by PFS Corporation
(Report No. 14-020) and listed by ANSI Z21.97
(2012) in USA and to CSA 2.41 (2012) in
Canada, as outdoor gas fireplaces.
The Installation must conform to local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CAN/
CGA B149.1; or Propane Storage and Handling
Code, B149.2, as applicable.
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR MODIFY
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPLIANCE OR
ITS COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR
ALTERATION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY,
CERTIFICATION AND LISTINGS OF THIS UNIT.
Solid fuels shall not be burned in this appliance.
WARNING
An LP-cylinder not connected for
use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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PACKAGING
The assembled outdoor gas fireplace is packaged with the following:
1 - the logs are packaged in a carton located
within the firebox.
2 - one envelope containing the literature pack-
age which consists of the Care and Operation
manual and Installation Instructions.
Figure 1
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS
These appliances may be installed in the
following USA locations with the following
requirements:
Installation of these appliances are approved
for installation in the US state of Massachusetts if the following additional requirements
are met -
• Installation and repair must be done by a
plumber or gas fitter licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• The exible gas line connectors shall not
exceed 36 inches (92 centimeters) in length.
• The individual manual shut-off must be a
t-handle type valve.
GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTE: Installation and repair should be per-
formed by a qualied service person. The appliance should be inspected annually by a qualied
professional service technician. More frequent
inspections and cleanings may be required due
to yard care, insects, etc. It is imperative that
the control compartment and burners of the
appliance be kept clean.
Provide adequate clearances around air openings and adequate accessibility clearance for
service and proper operation. Never obstruct
the front openings of the appliance.
These appliances are designed to operate on
natural or propane gas only.
All Models -
All models have a manually modulated gas valve.
Input is shown in Table 1:
Gas Pressure - All Models
Tables 2 and 3 show the appliances' inlet and
manifold gas pressure.
Inlet Gas Supply Pressure
(all models)
Fuel # Minimum Maximum
Natural Gas
Propane
5.0" WC
(1.24 kPa)
11.0" WC
(2.74 kPa)
10.5" WC
(2.61 kPa)
13.0" WC
(3.23 kPa)
Table 2
Manifold Gas Supply Pressure
(all models)
Fuel # Low High
Natural
Gas
Propane
2.2" WC
(0.55 kPa)
6.3" WC
(1.57 kPa)
3.5" WC
(0.87 kPa)
10.0" WC
(2.49 kPa)
Table 3
Test gauge connections are provided on the front
of the gas control valve identified IN for the inlet
and OUT for the manifold side. A 1/8" NPT Test
gauge connection is provided at the inlet and
outlet side of the electronic gas control valve.
The appliance and its appliance main gas
valve must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure
testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its equipment
shutoff valve during any pressure testing of
the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
Orifice Sizes - Sea Level To High Altitude
(All Models)
These appliances are tested and approved
for installation at elevations of 0-4500 feet
(0-1372 meters) above sea level, using the
standard burner orifice (See Table 4 ). For
elevations above 4500 feet, contact your gas
supplier or qualified service technician. Install
the appliance according to the regulations of
the local authorities having jurisdiction and, in
the USA, the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 /
ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition or , in Canada, the
CAN/CGA-B149.1 and .2 codes - latest edition.
Burner Orifice Sizes
Elevation 0-4500 feet ( 0-1372 meters)
Model Nat.Gas
VRE4336
VRE4342
drill size (inches)
#28 (.1405") #47 (.0785")
#28 (.1405") #47 (.0785")
Propane
drill size (inches)
Table 4
WARNING
PROPANE TANKS ARE AT PRESSURES
THAT WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO VALVE
COMPONENTS. VERIFY THAT THE
TANKS HAVE STEP DOWN REGULATORS TO REDUCE THE PRESSURE TO
SAFE LEVELS.
BTU Input (BTU/Hr)
Model No. Input Rate (BTU/Hr)
Natural Gas
VRE4336ZEN 50,000 to 39,500
VRE4342ZEN 50,000 to 39,500
Propane Gas (LP)
VRE4336ZEP 46,000 to 37,000
VRE4342ZEP 46,000 to 37,000
Table 1
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ASSEMBLY OUTLINE
Before You Start
Check your inventory list to be sure you have
all the necessary parts supplied in good usable
condition. Check also for any concealed damage.
LOCATION OF FIREPLACE
Carefully select the proper location for any
obstructions, clearance to side wall(s), air
availability, location and aesthetics. With proper
pre-planning, a slight adjustment of a few inches
can save considerable time and expense later
during construction and assembly. See Figure
2 for some examples.
LIVING SPACE
Optional
Hearth
Extension
Figure 2
When choosing a location, care must be taken
to avoid places where ooding or running water
may be a problem.
Identify the desired location for the battery
pack/ON/OFF switch junction box location. This
should be easily accessible and convenient for
use and high enough on the wall to be protected
from water and drifted snow.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to
replace any part of the control system and any
gas control that has been under water.
Ne pas se servir de cet appareil s'il a été plongé
dans l'eau, complètement ou en partie. Appeler
un technicien qualifié pour inspecter l'appareil et
remplacer toute partie du système de contrôle et
toute commande qui ont été plongés dans l'leau.
If it is evident that the burner is damaged, the
burner must be replaced with one specified by
the manufacturer before the appliance is put
into operation.
PATIO
Carefully consider the position of the fireplace
opening with respect to the location of adjacent
or nearby stairwells, doors, windows, walkways
and over hanging trees, patios and wires.
When locating the fireplace, consideration must
be given to combustibles and final finishing.
See Figure 18 and confine the final location of
combustible finish materials to the "Safe Zone".
Also refer to Clearance Specifications on page 6.
Consider the effects of heat when locating any
object in front of or near the fireplace opening.
PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES
The fireplace may be installed directly on a
combustible oor or raised on a platform of an
appropriate height. Do not place the fireplace
on vinyl or other soft oor coverings. It may,
however, be placed on at wood, plywood,
particle board or other hard surfaces.
Position the electrical junction box as detailed
in LOCATION OF FIREPLACE. (The umbilical
cord is 9 feet long).
Be sure the fireplace rests on a solid continu-
ous oor or platform with appropriate framing
for support.
The fireplace may be positioned and then the
framing built around it, or the framing may be
constructed and the fireplace positioned into
the opening.
Usually, no special oor support is needed for
the fireplace, however, to be certain:
1. Estimate the total weight of the fireplace
system including surround materials such
as brick, stone, etc., to be installed. Shipping
weights for the fireplace may be found on
page 8.
2. Measure the square footage of the oor
space to be occupied by the system, surrounds and hearth extensions.
3. Note the decking construction, i.e. 2 x 6’s,
2 x 8’s or 2 x 10’s, single or double joists,
type and thickness of oor boards.
4. Use this information and consult your local building code to determine if you need
additional support.
If you plan to raise the fireplace and hearth
extension, build the platform assembly then
position fireplace and hearth extension on
top. Secure the platform to the oor to prevent
possible shifting.
ASSEMBLY STEPS
NOTE: The following steps represent the normal
sequence of installation. Each installation is
unique, however, and might require a different
sequence.
1. Position firebox prior to framing or into
prepared framing (non-combustible framing is recommended).
2. Position the electrical junction box as
detailed in LOCATION OF FIREPLACE.
(The umbilical cord is 9 feet long).
3. Waterproof the fireplace or install the
optional drip pan (see Waterproong The
Fireplace and Figure 3 on page 5 ).
4. Plumb gas line. (Gas connections should
only be performed by an experienced,
licensed/certified tradesman.)
5. Complete the installation, finish wall material, surround and hearth extension to your
individual taste.
6. Assemble and attach optional accessories.
Study the three dimensional illustration (Fig-
ure 1 ) to get a general idea of each element
of your fireplace system.
WATERPROOFING THE FIREPLACE
Although the fireplace is designed to operate
safely outdoors, rain may enter the hearth area,
condensation and can cause water to collect
inside the fireplace bottom.
To prevent water collection, the builder must
provide a means to drain water from under
the fireplace by building or installing a water
collector of the builders choice, before positioning the fireplace in its location.
Special care must be taken when the fireplace is
installed against an exterior wall. The enclosure
surrounding the fireplace on the sides and back
must be treated as an exterior wall.
Innovative Hearth Products (IHP) provides an
optional drain pan to assist weatherproofing
the fireplace.
H4651 DPSS36 Drain Pan for VRE4336, H4652
DPSS42 Drain Pan for VRE4342.
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
When Planning for the installation of the fire-
47 1/4
Drain Connector Detail
Threaded
Reducer
3/4 x 1/2
(PVC)
Threaded
Elbow 3/4
@ 90
º
(PVC)
1/2” Airspace Clearance
To Sides And Back
No Material Within
The Face Opening
Noncombustables
May Overlap The Face
Combustable Materials
Allowed Flush With
The Face Front
No Combustables
Below The Top Spacers
Noncombustable
Material Only
Only
Noncombustable
Material May
Overlap The
T
op Face
Do NOT Overlap
Material Within
The Face Opening
1/2”
Airspace
Clearance
To Back
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
5”
Combustible Material
May Overlap The
Face Bottom Up To 2”
Below The Face Opening
No Material
Allowed in
This Area
1/2” Clearance
1/2” Airspace Clearance
To Sides And Back
Nailing Flange May
Make Direct Contact
With Combustible
Framing
place, the framing height must be increased
from 46-1/2" to 47-1/4", when installing the
drain pan. An additional space below the
fireplace will also be required to plumb a
drain line.
Step 1. Seal all joints, gaps and corners around
the bottom of the drain pan before
positioning the fireplace on its location
(Figure 3 ).
Step 2. On the exposed drain hole, install a PVC
threaded coupling reducer, 3/4" x 1/2"
going from the top of the pan down
through the hole. Apply a siliconebased sealant around the base and
threads before installation.
Step 3. Holding the reducer coupling with a
wrench, thread a 3/4", 90 degree, PVC
elbow to the reducer until it is tight to
the metal.
Step 4. Add additional piping to route the drain
to an appropriate location.
NOTE: To assure proper drainage, the replace
must be installed on a leveled surface.
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearance to combustibles for the
fireplace is as follows; sides and back – 1/2"
(13mm), combustible oor – 0" (0mm), adjacent wall 6" (152mm), ceiling – 50" (1270mm).
Refer to Figure 4 on this page and Figure 18
on page 13 for more detail.
NOTE: Clearance behind the nailing ange for
both replace models is 1/2" (13mm).
NOTE: Adjacent wall considerations are for an
adjacent wall to only a single side. Walls should
not be placed at the minimum distance on both
sides of the replace. Allow at least 4 feet on
one side of the replace.
Figure 3
Figure 4
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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