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 qualifi ed installer, service agency
or the gas supplier.
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 fi rebox has been tested
under Z21.91b-2007 for use with
approved ANSI Z21.1 1.2 decorative type unvented room heater .
IMPORT ANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate or service this fi replace.
Improper use of this fi replace
can cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion,
electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can
be dangerous.”
WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not approved for use with this fi rebox.
W ARNING: If the information
in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fi re or explosion may
result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of live
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WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the fi rebox.
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.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffi c and away from furniture
and draperies.
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SAFETY
Continued
Do not place clothing or other
fl ammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects in the fi rebox or on logs.
Firebox front and screen becomes very hot when running
fi rebox. Keep children and adults
away from hot surfaces to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Firebox will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.
Keep the fi replace area clear and
free from combustible materials,
gasoline, and other fl ammable
vapors and liquids.
You must operate this fi 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 INNOV ATIVE
HEARTH PRODUCTS cat. no.
J4350 - 50", cat. no. J4351 - 42",
or cat. no. J4352 - 36" only . This
hood has been designed to keep
the operation of your fi replace
safe and effi cient.
1. Do not use this fi rebox as a wood burning
fi 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 firebox canopy (hood)
must not be modifi ed 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
fi 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 fi reboxes
• where fl ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
6. Do not use this fi rebox to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
7. Turn unit off and let cool before servicing.
Only a qualifi ed service person should
service and repair fi rebox.
8. Operating vent-free heaters installed in
these fi reboxes above elevations of 4,500
feet could cause pilot outage.
9. Do not use the fi 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 products may create a white powder residue
within burner box or on adjacent walls
and furniture.
11. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
Children and adults should be
alerted to the hazard of high
surface temperature and should
stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.
Y oung children should be carefully supervised when they are
in the same room with the appliance.
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LOCAL CODES
Install and use fi 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*; National Fuel Gas
Code; Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Code. Firebox must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFP A 70 (latest edition).
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 Common-
wealth 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.
*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
PRODUCT FEATURES
OPERATION
This fi rebox has been tested and approved
under ANSI Z21.91 for use with any gas
log approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 for indoor
applications and ANSI Z21.97 for outdoor
applications. (Physical size limitations apply.
Refer to minimum fi rebox requirements sup-
plied with log heater.) It requires no outside
venting or chimney making installation easy
and inexpensive. When used without blower,
heater installed in fi rebox requires no electric-
ity making it ideal for emergency backup heat.
LOCATING FIREBOX
PLANNING
Plan where you will install the fi rebox. This will
save time and money later when you install
the fi rebox. Before installation, consider the
following:
1. Where fi rebox will be located: Allow for
wall and ceiling clearances (see Installa-
tion Clearances, Page 10).
2. Everything needed to complete fi replace
installation.
REFRACTORY BRICK LINER
Your fi rebox may feature a concrete refractory
brick liner. As with all concrete liners, this liner
may develop slight cracks when exposed to
heat. These cracks will not affect performance
of fi replace or vent-free gas logs.
OUTSIDE AIR KIT ACCESSORY
An optional AK4 air kit provides additional
outdoor air to improve burner effi ciency and
reduce build-up of condensation in the living
space. Follow instructions included with air kit.
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 7).
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237/8"
35/8"
17
3
/8"
291/2"
34
1
/2"
36
3
/8" Indoor
37
3
/8" Indoor/Outdoor
Standoffs
221/2"
321/4"
361/2"
35/8"
8
1
/8"
41/4"
Built-In
Side
Nailing
Flanges
5/8"
32" MODELS
9"
93/4"
19 3/8 "
16 5/8"
15/8"
3
5
/8"
8
1
/8"
2 7/8"
85/8" Indoor
8
1
/4" Indoor/Outdoor
Built-ISideNailinFlang
Square
Gas Line
Access
Holes
Left Side
View with
Air Kit
Outside Air
Kit Location
(Optional)
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
1
8
/8"
10
1
/2"
1
8
/8"
Firebox Top View
3 5/8"
1
/2"
3
3
/4"
9
Right Side View
Top View
Front View
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Figure 1 - Firebox Dimensions (32" Models)
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Back View
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20 1/2"
(36" Models)
24
1
/8"
(42" Models)
5
/8"
2 5/8"
26
3
/4" (36" Models)
29
5
/8" (42" Models)
35" (36" Models)
42" (42" Models)
40" (36" Models)
44
1
/
4
" (42" Models)
43"(36" Models)
51
1
/8"(42" Models)
29
1
/8" (36" Models)
36
1
/8" (42" Models)
41
1
/8"(36" Models)
48
1
/4"(42" Models)
5/8"
36
1
/
8
" (36" Models)
40" (42" Models)
Built-In
Side
Nailing
Flanges
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
13 3/4" (36" Models)
12
3
/8" (42" Models)
7
1
/4" (36" Models)
9" (42" Models)
2
5
/8"
10
1
/2"
(36" Models)
12
1
/2"
(42" Models)
13 3/4" (36" Models)
15
5
/8" (42" Models)
2
5
/8"
3
7
/8"
8
1
/8"
(36" Models)
9"
(42" Models)
21
1
/8" (36" Models)
23
1
/8" (42" Models)
Built-InSideNailingFlange
Continued
36" AND 42" MODELS
NOTE: If only one dimension is shown, dimension is the same for both 36" and 42" models.
Left Side
View with
Air Kit
Top View
Outside Air
Kit Location
(Optional)
Right
Side
View
Firebox Top View
Front View
Back View
Figure 2 - Firebox Dimensions (36" and 42" Models)
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Unusually tight construction is defi ned as
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/NFP A
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 fuel-burning appliances draw air from
the house to operate. Y ou must provide adequate
fresh air for these appliances. This will ensure
proper venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUA TE VENTILA TION
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 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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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 10
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 10.
If your home does not meet all of the three
criteria above, proceed to Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Firebox 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 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 m
gregate 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 m
gregate 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.
-11
kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with
3
per kw) of the ag-
3
per kw) of the ag-
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR
HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Confi ned or
Unconfi ned Space Using the Standard
Method
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
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 heater 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
(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
= 63,360 (maximum Btu/Hr space can support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances
in the space.
Vent-free fi replace _________Btu/HrGas water heater* _________Btu/Hr
Gas furnace _________Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater _________Btu/Hr
Gas fi replace logs _________Btu/HrOther 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 fi replace + _________Btu/Hr
Total = _________Btu/Hr
: Space size 22 ft. (length) x 18 ft.
: 3,168 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20
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
79,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
The space in the 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,Page 9.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr fi replace, if lower Btu/
Hr size makes room unconfi ned.
: 63,360 Btu/Hr (maximum the
space can support)
Btu/Hr used)
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.
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.
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
A
Continued
VENTILA TION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining
unconfined 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 4). Y ou 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.
12"
Ventilation
Grills
Into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
12"
Building
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 . 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
thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air
entering the attic will activate the power vent.
Ventilated
Attic
Ventilated
Crawl Space
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space
Outlet
ir
Inlet
Air
Outlet
Air
Inlet Air
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
INSTALLATION
WARNING: A qualifi ed ser-
vice person must install fi rebox.
Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install
fi rebox
• in a bedroom or bathroom*
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other fl ammable
objects are less than 36"
from front or 42" from top of
fi rebox; for side clearances
see Figure 5, Page 10
• in high traffi c 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 firebox create
warm air currents. These currents
move heat to wall surfaces next
to fi rebox. Installing fi rebox next
to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or
operating fi rebox where impuri-
ties (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.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add
moisture to the air. Although this is benefi cial,
installing fi rebox in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, Page 7.
IMPORTANT: Make sure firebox is level.
If fi rebox is not level, log set will not work
properly.
NOTE: Your fi rebox is designed to be used in
zero clearance installations. Wall or framing
material can be placed against any exterior
surface on rear, sides, top or bottom of fi rebox,
except where standoff spacers are integrally
attached. If standoff spacers are attached to
fi rebox, these spacers can be placed directly
against wall or framing materials.
Use dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation (see Built-In
Firebox Installation, Page 11).
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
fl oor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow these instructions. This will
ensure safe installation.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see
Figure 5)
A. Clearances from side of fi replace cabinet
to any combustible material and wall
should follow diagram in Figure 5.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3-1/2" from wall. This combustible material must be 4" from side of
fi replace cabinet (see Figure 5).
B. Clearances from top of fi rebox opening to
ceiling should not be less than 42".
C. When fi rebox is installed on carpeting,
tile (vinyl) or other combustible material,
other than wood fl ooring, fi rebox should be
installed on a metal or wood panel extending full width and depth of enclosure.
D. Clearances from bottom of fi rebox to fl oor
is 0".
These fi reboxes can be installed as freestand-
ing units against a wall with approved, optional
cabinet mantels (see Accessories, Page 15)
or as a built-in unit. Clearances are the same
for either installation method.
CAUTION: Do not install fi re-
box directly on carpet or vinyl.
Example
*
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Figure 5 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If placing custom mantel above built-in fi rebox,
you must meet minimum allowable clearance
between mantel shelf and top of fi rebox open-
ing shown in Figure 6, Page 11. These are
minimum allowable mantel clearances for a
safe installation. Use larger clearances wherever possible to minimize heating of objects
and materials placed on mantel.
CAUTION: Do not allow ventfree gas log heater to touch or
extend beyond fi replace screen.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above fi rebox
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.
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INSTALLATION
Depth
(Minimum)
Width
(Inside to Inside)
Height
37"
45°
42
1
/2"
52"
74"
TOP VIEW
FOR 36"
MODELS
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 fi rebox involves
installing fi rebox into a framed-in enclosure.
This makes the front of fi rebox fl ush with wall.
Optional brass trim accessories are available
(see Accessories, Page 15). Brass trim will
extend past sides of fi rebox approximately
1/2". This will cover rough edges of wall opening. If installing a mantel above fi rebox, you
must follow clearances shown in Figure 6.
Follow these instructions to install fi rebox in
this manner.
1. Frame in rough opening. Firebox framing
should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber
or heavier. Use dimensions in table and
rough opening layout in Figure 7a. Adjust
framing so that fi rebox is fl ush with fi n-
ished wall surface. If installing in a corner,
use dimensions in Figures 7b, 7c and 7d
for rough opening.
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
Firebox
Mantel Shelf
Note: Any portion of the
mantel shelf must NOT
extend beyond this profile.
12"
3
/
4
"
6
1
1
/
2
"
Noncombustible
Material May
Project Off
this Surface
above the
Firebox Hood
12" 16" 20"
2. Install gas piping to fi rebox location. See In-
stalling Gas Line, Page 12 and Connecting
to Gas Supply in log set owner’s manual.
3. Carefully set fi rebox in front of rough open-
ing with back of fi rebox inside wall open-
ing. IMPORTANT: If installing a perimeter
trim kit, see instructions included with
trim accessory . You must install shoulder
screws from trim kit now.
Rough Opening Dimensions for
Built-in Installation
Model
Front Width
(Inside to Inside)Height
Depth
(Min.)
32"35 7/8"36 3/4"16 1/4"
1
36"42
42"49
/2"40 1/2"20 3/4"
5
/8"44 1/2"22 5/8"
Figure 7a
FOR 32"
35
60"
7
/8"
MODELS
Figure 7b
45°
30"
42
7
"
16
/
TOP VIEW
Figure 7c
Wire-mesh
Screen
These minimum clearances replace any other recommended
clearances supplied with your ANSI Z21.11.2 approved gas logs.
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
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for Built-In Installation
Supplied
Firebox
Hood
Must Be
Used at
All Times
Note: All vertical
measurements are from
top of fireplace opening
to bottom of mantel shelf.
43"
Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing
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61"
5
49
/8"
86"
TOP VIEW
in Wall
FOR 42"
MODELS
Figure 7d
45°
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INSTALLATION
Continued
4. Carefully insert fi rebox into rough opening.
5. Attach fi rebox to wall studs using nails
or wood screws through holes in nailing
fl ange (see Figure 8).
6. If using an optional perimeter trim kit,
install trim after fi nal fi nishing and/or paint-
ing of wall. See instructions included with
trim accessory for attaching trim.
7. Install and properly test gas log heater.
Follow installation instructions included
with vent-free gas log heater that is being
installed.
IMPORTANT: When fi nishing your fi rebox,
combustible materials such as wall board,
gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood,
etc. may be butted up next to sides and top of
fi rebox. Combustible materials should never
overlap fi rebox front facing.
Nails or Wood
Screws
W ARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
fi rebox front facing.
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials
such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap front
facing, but should never cover any necessary
openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Do not allow
noncombustible materials to
cover any necessary openings
like louvered slots.
WARNING: Use only noncombustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front
facing with noncombustible
facing material.
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Nailing
Flanges
Indoor Firebox
INSTALLING FIREBOX USING
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTELS
WARNING: A qualifi ed ser-
vice person must install fi rebox.
Follow all local codes.
This fi rebox may be installed using a cabinet
mantel accessory against a wall in your home.
Firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed
directly on fl oor. A trim kit is included with
mantel accessories. Follow instructions with
mantel for installation.
Nailing
Flanges
Indoor/Outdoor Firebox
Figure 8 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs
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INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: Do not allow noncombustible materials to cover
any necessary openings.
WARNING: Do not fi ll the
spaces around the fi rebox with
insulation or other materials.
Equipment
Shutoff
Valves (Install
One)
W ARNING: Framing may be
placed or rest against fi replace
spacer, however; framing must
never be
notched.
WARNING: Do not alter, cut
or modify fi replace spacers.
INSTALLING GAS LINE
NOTICE: A qualifi ed service per-
son 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.
Y ou may run gas line from either side or back
of fi rebox (see Figure 9, Page 13). Decide
which side you want to run gas line from.
NOTE: This is one option for installing shutoff
valve. Check local codes for equipment shutoff valve location requirements.
Locate recessed knockout in one fi rebrick liner (see Figures 9 and 10). Firmly tap center
of knockout with a chisel until it is released.
Carefully chisel rough edges of hole you have
made to smooth edges. This hole will line up
with hole in outer casing.
Knockout
Locations
(Knock Out
One Hole)
Figure 9 - Installing Gas Line and
Equipment Shutoff Valve (Model May
Firebrick Side Wall
Knockout
Figure 10 - Location of Knockout for
Gas Line
Hole
Vary From Illustration)
Remove
this Area
Chisel
Gas Line
Side
View
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force to remove the knockout. Too much force may damage
the fi rebrick concrete insert.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT
(MODEL AK4/AK4F)
Installation of outside air kit should be performed during rough framing of fi replace due
to the nature of it's location. Outside combustion air is accessed through a vented crawl
space (AK4F) or through a sidewall (AK4).
See Figure 11.
CAUTION: Combustion air
inlet ducts shall not terminate
in attic space.
Secure to Collars with Metal Tape, Screws
or Straps (Min. of 1/4" x 20" in size)
Air Inlet
Location
Must Allow
For Bushes
or Snow
Air Inlet
Vented Crawl Space
(Check Local Codes
Before Installing in a
Vented Crawl Space)
Figure 11 - Outside Air Kit
Hood
Eyebrow
Vent Hood
Required for
Wall Installation
Hood
Figure 12 - Hood Placement
(Model May Vary From Illustration)
2. For Indoor/outdoor models, loosen screws
along the fi replace top face. Remove two
screws along fi replace face side. Slide
hood underneath screws on top and
tighten screws. Replace screws on side
of fi replace face side securing hood to the
face (see Figure 13).
3. Insert each screen rod through all rings
located at top of screen.
4. Insert fi rst rod into rear hole in left side of fi rebox. Fasten rod to rear hole near center
of fi rebox using #10 x 3/8" Phillips screw
provided (see Figure 14).
5. Insert other rod into front hole on right
side of fi rebox and fasten using remaining
Phillips screw.
Top View of Rod Layout
Rear Hole
Identifi cation
Label
Location
Remove/Replace
Side Screws
Figure 13 - Hood Placement
(Model May Vary From Illustration)
Loosen Top
Screws
INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD
AND SCREEN
1. For Indoor models, attach hood and front
panel assembly by snapping panel assembly into fi replace opening (see Figure 12).
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Rod
Ring
Screen
Figure 14 - Installing Fireplace Screen
(Model May Vary From Illustration)
Screw
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
See Pages 17-20 for a complete replacement parts
list. Use only parts supplied from the manufacturer.
Normally, all parts should be ordered through your
IHP distributor or dealer. Parts will be shipped at
prevailing prices at time of order.
When ordering repair parts, always give the following
information:
SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will have delayed ignition
• appliance will not produce specifi ed heat
• propane/LP gas supply may be low
You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If
so, contact your local propane/LP or natural
gas supplier.
1. The model number of the appliance.
2. The serial number of the appliance.
3. The part number.
4. The description of the part.
5. The quantity required.
6. The installation date of the appliance.
If you encounter any problems or have any questions concerning the installation or application of
this appliance, please contact your dealer.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. Please
contact your IHP dealer for any questions or
concerns. When contacting your dealer please
have your model and serial numbers of your
appliance ready. You can also visit our web site
at SuperiorFireplaces.US.com.
ACCESSORIES
Purchase these appliance accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these
accessories, contact IHP at SuperiorFireplaces.US.com for referral information. You can also
write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
Only kits supplied by IHP shall be used in the installation of this appliance. Use of
non-approved accessory/part kit(s) can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR
SIDEWALL INSTALLATION
Cat. No. F1091, Model AK4
4" Air Kit with Collar, Hood & 3' Flex
Cat. No. F1092, Model AK4X
4" Air Kit, Collar & Hood Only
Optional kit provides additional air to reduce
build-up of condensation that occurs in today's
tightly constructed homes.
REFRACTORY STAIN KITS
Use the Refractory Stain Kits to give white refractory
panels a new look.
Kit includes foam roller, roller handle, paint tray,
and one can of stain. Available stain colors are
Creamer (ivory), Rust (terra cotta), and Cappuccino (rosy taupe).
This list contains replaceable parts used in your fi rebox. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 15 of this manual.
Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior® Brand gas fi replace, Stove or Insert ("Product") to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The product body, fi rebox and barrier 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 fi ve 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 purchase. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage begins on the date of fi rst 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, fi rebox and barrier 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, fi re, fl ood 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 fi re 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 ineffi ciency resulting from faulty installation or application of the Product.
IHP is not responsible for inadequate fi replace 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 confi gurations, 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 specifi ed 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 fi tness for a
particular use or purpose, and there is no implied condition of fi tness 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 modifi cation 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 benefi ts 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 fi rst 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 notifi ed 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.
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Record the following important information about your appliance:
Appliance model number
Appliance serial number
Date appliance was Installed
Type of gas appliance uses
Dealer name
IHP reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design,
materials, specifi cations, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and
products. Consult your local distributor for fi replace code information.