Superior Fireplaces VRT4032ZMP, VRT4036ZMN, LBG24BM, VRT4036ZMP, LBG18BM Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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Installation and Operation Instructions

Radiant and Louvered Faced Fireplace System with Logs and Thermostat Blower

P/N 126868-01 REV. D 12/2019

Models

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. 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.

PFS

Report No. F12-047

For use with log sets (required option)

P126868-01

VRT4032ZMN VRT4032ZMP

VRT4036ZMN VRT4036ZMP

LBG24BM

LBG18BM

WARNING: 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 life.

– 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.

• 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.

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Thank you for your purchase. We appreciate your business!

Please carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. Pay special attention to all warnings and safety information.

Following these safety, care, and operation instructions will help ensure many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your ﬁ replace.

Please read and understand these instructions before installing or operating.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety ................................................................................................... 2

Product Identiﬁ cation ........................................................................... 4

Local Codes .........................................................................................4

Unpacking ............................................................................................ 5

Product Features .................................................................................. 5

Air For Combustion and Ventilation......................................................6

Installation ...........................................................................................9

Operation ...........................................................................................22

Inspecting Burners .............................................................................24

Cleaning and Maintenance .................................................................25

Troubleshooting .................................................................................26

Wiring Diagram .................................................................................. 29

Speciﬁ cations ..................................................................................... 30

Replacement Parts ............................................................................. 30

Service Hints ...................................................................................... 30

Technical Service ...............................................................................30

Accessories ........................................................................................31

Parts ..................................................................................................32

Warranty ............................................................................................37

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SAFETY

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.

WARNING: Vent-free products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

These appliances comply with National Safety Standards and are listed by PFS TECO to ANSI Z21.11.2 as unvented Gas-ﬁ red room heaters.

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.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate or service this appliance. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, ﬁ re, explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND ASPHYXIATION

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.

Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for servicing an appliance must be replace prior to operating the heater. The ﬁ rescreen or guard designed for this unvented appliance must be installed prior to operation.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon Black, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Carbon Monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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SAFETY

Continued

WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance 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 appliance. Never place any objects on the heater.

You must operate appliance with the ﬁ replace screen and hood in place before running heater. The ﬁ replace screen shall have openings for introduction of combustion air.

Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surface to cool before touching.

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.

This appliance must be mounted on a fully supported base extending the full width and depth of the unit. The ﬁ replace may be located on or near conventional construction materials. However, if installed on combustible materials, such as carpeting, vinyl tile or other combustible material other than wood ﬂ ooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.

Fireplace front and screen become very hot when running ﬁ replace.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the ﬁ replace. 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 change to this heater or its con-

trols can be dangerous.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poison-

ing resemble the ﬂ u, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the inﬂ uence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.

Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and propane/LP gases 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 heater.

Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a ﬁ replace in which an unvented room heater is installed.

WARNING: Do not place log scraps or volcanic

stone on burner.

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Top Outer Casing Top panel Assembly

Fireplace Hood

Bottom Panel Assembly

Screen Assembly

Magnet

Left Side

Right Side

Front

Log Set

Base Assembly

Front Burner

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2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP 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

• 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

4. This ﬁ replace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.

5. Do not use this ﬁ replace as a wood-burning ﬁ replace. Use only the logs provided with the ﬁ replace.

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 the control area of ﬁ replace.

7. This ﬁ replace is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off ﬁ replace and call a qualiﬁ ed service person.

NOTE: During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due to log curing and ﬁ replace burning manufacturing residues.

8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,

Page 25.

9. 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 or furniture.

10. This ﬁ replace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This ﬁ replace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the ﬁ replace if not enough fresh air is available. See

Air for Combustion and Ventilation, Page 6.

If ﬁ replace keeps shutting off, see

Troubleshooting, Page 26.

11. Do not run ﬁ replace

• where ﬂ ammable liquids or vapors are used or stored.

• under dusty conditions.

12. Do not use this ﬁ replace to cook food or burn paper or other objects. Never place any objects in the ﬁ replace or on logs.

13. Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualiﬁ ed service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

14. Do not operate ﬁ replace if any log is broken. Do not operate ﬁ replace if a log is chipped (dime-sized or larger).

15. Turn off and unplug ﬁ replace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualiﬁ ed service person should service and repair ﬁ replace.

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.

SAFETY

Continued

16. Operating ﬁ replace above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.

17. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity (propane/LP only).

18. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

19. The screen or any other part removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating this heater.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly

Figure 2 - Fireplace

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LOCAL CODES

Install and use ﬁ rebox with care. The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes, to the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54*. Firebox must be electrically grounded in accordance with the

National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA70* (latest

edition).

*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 Thandle type valve.

• Un-vented 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 un-vented 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.

PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATION

This vent-free ﬁ replace 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 requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat.

SAFETY DEVICE

This ﬁ replace 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/pilot system shuts off the ﬁ replace if there is not enough fresh air.

PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM

This ﬁ replace has a piezo igniter. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other sources to light ﬁ replace.

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORY

There are ﬁ ve optional remote controls (not included) that can be purchased separately for this log heater:

• GWMS2 wall switch

• GWMT1 wall thermostat

• TSRC hand-held touch-screen thermostat remote

• RCKIT4001 hand-held On/Off remote

• TRC hand-held Thermostat/On/Off remote

See

Accessories, Pages 31-32.

BLOWER ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY

This fireplace includes a blower assembly. The blower operates thermostatically and features a variable speed control. The blower circulates

UNPACKING

CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information.

2. Locate two screws above top corners of the ﬁ replace screen. Remove and discard these screws. Push the bottom corners of the screen in and release. The screen will pop out at the bottom. Grasp the bottom of the screen, lift the screen up and pull out to remove.

3. Remove protective packaging applied to logs, log base assembly, and ﬁ replace.

4. Remove ﬁ replace hood from carton inserts.

5. Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly inform dealer where you purchased the ﬁ replace.

1. With utility knife, cut the carton all the way around above the staples on the bottom tray. Lift the carton off the heater. Remove packing.

NOTE: The hood is located in the packing on the right hand side of the heater front. Lift the heater off the bottom tray.

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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 10

-11

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 floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and at other openings.

If your home meets all three criteria above, you must provide additional fresh air. See

Ventilation

Air From Outdoors

, Page 8.

If your home does not meet all 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 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.

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

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. 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 6–8 will help you clas-

sify 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.

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.

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DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE 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 fireplace 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 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2,560 cu. ft. (volume of space)

If additional ventilation to adjoining room is sup-

plied 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: 2,560 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20 = 51,200 (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 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

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Continued

40,000 33,000 73,000

4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.

_________Btu/Hr (maximum the space can sup-

port)

_________Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)

Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space

can support)

73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/

Hr used)

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 8.

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.

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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Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

Outlet Air

Ventilated Attic

Outlet Air

Inlet Air

Ventilated

Crawl Space

Crawl

Space

To Attic

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. 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.

Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building

Remove Door into Adjoining

Room, Option

Ventilation Grills

Into Adjoining Room,

Option 2

Ventilation

Grills Into Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

12"

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).

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

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NOTICE: This appliance is intended for supplemental heating. Use this appliance along with your primary heating system. Do not install this appliance as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using appliance. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this appliance as your primary heat source.

WARNING: A qualiﬁ ed service person must install appliance. Follow all local codes.

WARNING: Never install the

ﬁ replace

• in a bedroom or bathroom

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other ﬂ ammable objects are less than 36" from the front and 42" from the top of ﬁ replace. For side clearances see

Figure 8,

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• in high trafﬁ c areas

• in windy or drafty areas

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: This appliance creates

warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater 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.

Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation. See

Built-In Fireplace

Installation, Page 12

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 is level. If ﬁ replace is not level, log set will not work properly.

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use the correct type of gas (natural or propane/ LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas type, do not install appliance. Call the dealer where you purchased the appliance for proper type appliance.

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.

NOTE: Your ﬁ replace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, sides, or top of your ﬁ replace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. Where standoff spacers are attached to your ﬁ replace, combustible material (studs and wall board) may be place on top and above the top of the standoffs.

Figure 5 - Installing Hood

Screw

Hood

Rail

ELECTRICAL HOOKUP

This ﬁ replace includes a blower which must be connected to either a wall receptacle or the electrical receptacle that is included within the ﬁ replace. If the receptacle included with the ﬁ replace is to be used, it must be wired to a 120 volt supply by a certiﬁ ed electrician.

INSTALLING HOOD

Install hood to rail already installed in ﬁ replace as shown in Figure 5. Use 3 Phillips screws provided.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 7 - Attaching Perimeter Trim to Fireplace

Assembled Trim

Trim Hanging Screws

Hanging Notches on Trim

Figure 6 - Assembling Perimeter Trim

Side Trim

Slot

Mitered Edge

Slot

Shim

Set Screws

Adjusting Plate

Top Trim

Mitered Edge

ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL PERIMETER TRIM

IMPORTANT: If you are recessing the ﬁ rebox in a wall, do not attach trim at this time. See

Built-In

Fireplace Installation

, Page 12.

NOTE: These instructions show assembling and

attaching trim to ﬁ replace.

1. Remove packaging from three pieces of trim.

2. Locate four screws, two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet.

3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 6.

4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of top trim

(see Figure 6).

5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of side trim

(see Figure 6).

6. While ﬁ rmly holding edges of trim together, tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.

8. Tighten trim hanging screws (#10 x 6.25 shoulder) into holes in cabinets. Place the assembled trim onto ﬁ replace cabinet. Align hanging notches on trim with hanging screws on side of ﬁ replace

(see Figure 7). Push trim

ﬁ rmly into place, sliding hanging notches over hanging screws.

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from ﬂ oor, ceiling and adjoining wall.

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation.

Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling

A. Clearances from the side of the ﬁ replace cabinet

to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in

Figure 8.

Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc.

is made of combustible material and protrudes 3-1/2" from the wall. This combustible material must be 4" from the side of the ﬁ replace opening

(see Figure 8).

B. Clearances from top of ﬁ replace opening to

ceiling should not be less than 42".

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INSTALLATION

Continued

1. Assemble cabinet mantel, hearth base, and trim accessories. Assembly instructions are included with each accessory.

2. Install a properly grounded, 120 volt threeprong electrical outlet at ﬁ replace location if an outlet is not there. If possible, locate outlet so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed

(see Figure 9).

3. Install gas piping to ﬁ replace location. This installation includes an approved ﬂ exible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equipment shutoff valve. The ﬂ exible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See

Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location,

Page 14.

4. Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location. Cut an access hole in hearth top to run ﬂ exible gas line to ﬁ replace

(see Figure 9).

Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed.

NOTE: You can secure base to ﬂ oor using wood screws. Countersink screw heads and putty over.

CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Conventional installation of this ﬁ replace involves installing ﬁ replace along with the corner, face, or cabinet mantel with hearth base accessories against a wall in your home. Follow the instructions in this section to install the ﬁ replace in this manner.

Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory

Against Wall

Electrical Outlet

Hearth Base

Rigid Pipe and Gas Shutoff Valve

Gas Line Access Hole

*Minimum 16" from Side Wall

Figure 8 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible

to Wall

Example

Maintain adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes of servicing and proper operation.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS

Top 0", Left and Right Sides 16",

Bottom and Rear 0", Front 36"

5. Route ﬂ exible gas line through access hole in hearth base.

6. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base

(see Figure

10, Page 12). Make sure mantel is ﬂ ush against

wall.

7. Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth base. Carefully set ﬁ replace on protective material, with back of ﬁ replace inside mantel opening.

8. Attach ﬂ exible gas line from ﬁ replace gas regulator to gas supply. See

Connecting Fireplace

to Gas Supply, Page 15.

9. Route blower electrical cord through access holes in either side of ﬁ replace.

10. Carefully insert ﬁ replace into cabinet mantel. Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base, cabinet mantel, or any laminate trim on hearth base. Remove protective material from top of hearth base and from front of ﬁ replace (if any).

NOTE: You can secure ﬁ replace to hearth or ﬂ oor. Remove burner assembly. Locate screw holes in bottom of base. Tighten wood screws through these holes and into hearth or ﬂ oor. Replace burner assembly.

11. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, Page 16.

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Continued

1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in

Figure 13 for the rough opening. If

installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 14, Figure 12, for the rough opening.

2. Install gas piping into ﬁ replace location. This installation includes an approved ﬂ exible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equipment shutoff valve. The ﬂ exible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See

Install-

ing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location

, Page 14.

3. Carefully set ﬁ replace in front of rough opening with back of ﬁ replace inside wall opening.

4. Carefully insert ﬁ replace into rough opening.

5. Attach ﬂ exible gas line to gas supply. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, Page 15.

6. Attach ﬁ replace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing ﬂ ange

(see Figure 15).

7. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections

, Page 16.

8. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2.

9. Install trim after ﬁ nal ﬁ nishing and/or painting of wall

(see Figure 7, Page 10).

IMPORTANT: When ﬁ nishing your ﬁ rebox, com-

bustible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the sides and top of the ﬁ rebox. Combustible materials should never overlap the ﬁ rebox front facing.

IMPORTANT

: Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any necessary openings like louvered slots or screen assembly.

WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materials to overlap the ﬁ rebox front facing.

Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel

Cabinet Mantel

Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flange

Nailing Flange

Figure 12 - Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel

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.

Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such as shelves, window sills, mantels, etc. above the appliance.

BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Built-in installation of this ﬁ replace involves installing ﬁ replace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of ﬁ replace ﬂ ush with wall. If installing a mantel above the ﬁ replace, you must follow the clearances shown in

Figure 16, Page 13. Follow

the instructions that follows to install the ﬁ replace in this manner.

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Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

Rough Opening Dimensions for Built-in

Installation

Model

Front Width

(Inside to Inside)

Height Depth

32" 34-7/8" 36-3/4" 16-1/4" 36" 41-1/2" 40-1/2" 20-3/4"

Depth

(Minimum)

Width

(Inside to Inside)

Height

INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 14 - Rough Opening for Installing in

Corner

Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs

Nailing Flange

Nails or Wood Screws

55 5/8"

39 3/8"

34 1/2"

27 3/4"

0" CLEARANCE

*10 1/2"

FOR 32" MODELS

0" CLEARANCE

*14 1/2"

50 3/8"

71 1/4"

35 5/8"

41 1/2"

FOR 36" MODELS

Figure a

Figure b

* THESE DIMENSIONS ALLOW FOR MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO A 45° PROJECTED SIDE WALL

HOWEVER, CLEARANCES TO PROJECTED MANTEL TRIMS AND FACINGS ARE ALLOWED WITHIN A MINIMUM OF 16" TO A PERPENDICULAR WALL AS SHOWN IN

FIGURE 8, ON PAGE 11

Figure 16 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for

Built-In Installation

Supplied Firebox Hood Must Be Used at All Times

Wire-mesh Screen

Firebox

Noncombustible Material May Project Off this Surface above the Firebox Hood

Mantel Shelf

Note: Any portion of the mantel shelf must NOT extend beyond this profile.

12" 16" 20"

/2"

/4"

12"

Note: All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace hood opening to bottom of mantel shelf. These minimum clearances replace any other recommended clearances supplied with your ANSI Z21.11.2 approved gas logs.

Wall board or facing material (above firebox) may be of combustible material, including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projections off of the facing material.

Framing Material

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

Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

If placing mantel above built-in ﬁ replace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of ﬁ replace opening.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Installation Items Needed

Before installing ﬁ replace, make sure you have the items listed below.

• external regulator for propane/LP unit only (supplied by installer)

• piping (check local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

• equipment shutoff valve *

• test gauge connection *

• sediment trap (optional)

• tee joint

• pipe wrench

• approved ﬂ exible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local codes) (not provided)

* A equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection.

For propane/LP units, the installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in

Figure 17,

Page 15. Pointing the vent down protects it from

freezing rain or sleet. Installation must include an equipment shutoff

valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from ﬁ replace

(see Figure 18).

IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in

an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance.

Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to ﬁ replaces.

Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged ﬁ replace valves. Never use sealant on ﬂ are threads.

We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in

Figure 18. Locate sediment

trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and ﬁ replace. Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into ﬁ replace gas controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong, ﬁ replace may not run properly.

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 requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that

is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.

WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator.

WARNING: A qualiﬁ ed service person must connect ﬁ replace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP ﬁ replace directly to the propane/LP supply. This ﬁ replace requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the ﬁ replace and propane/ LP supply.

WARNING: Never connect this appliance to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas and does not have odorants and may have impurities, and variations in BTU content. The use of well-head gas will void the manufacturer’s warranty to this appliance.

INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION

CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to ﬁ replace. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 17 - External Regulator on Propane/LP

Supply Tank with Vent Pointing Down

External Regulator

Propane/LP Supply Tank

Vent Pointing Down

Figure 18 - Gas Connection

** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose

of input adjustment.

3" Minimum

Natural Gas

From Gas Meter (5" W.C.** to 10.5" W.C. Pressure)

Propane/LP

From External Regulator (11" W.C.** to 14" W.C. Pressure)

Sediment Trap

Cap Pipe Tee Nipple Joint

NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A ﬂ exible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the ﬁ replace

(see

Figure 20).

The ﬂ exible gas supply line connection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible.

CAUTION: Do not pick up heater base assembly by burners. This could damage heater. Only handle base assembly by grates.

CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY

Installation Items Needed

• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver

• Phillips screwdriver

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)

1. Remove ﬁ replace screen. Remove two screws

that hold ﬁ replace screen in place for shipping. These screws are located near top of screen. Discard screws. Push the bottom corners of the screen in and release. The screen will pop out at the bottom. Grasp the bottom of the screen, lift the screen up and pull out to remove.

2. Remove screws that attach log base assembly

to ﬁ replace

(see Figure 19, Page 16). Carefully

lift up log base assembly and remove from ﬁ replace

(see Figure 19, Page 16).

NOTE: If adding brick liner accessory kit, install it

now. Follow brick liner accessory kit instructions.

3. Route gas line (provided by installer) from

equipment shutoff valve to ﬁ replace. Route ﬂ exible gas supply line through one of the access holes.

4. Attach the ﬂ exible gas line to gas supply

(see

Figure 20). Check tightness of ﬂ exible gas line attached to gas regulator of ﬁ replace

(see

Figure 20).

5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Check-

ing Gas Connections

6. Replace log base assembly back into ﬁ replace.

Feed ﬂ exible gas line into ﬁ replace base area while replacing log base assembly. Make sure the entire ﬂ exible gas line is in ﬁ replace base area. Reattach log base assembly to ﬁ replace with screws removed in step 2,

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 19 - Removing Log Base Assembly From

Fireplace

Figure 20 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines

Together

Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator

To Fireplace Gas Regulator

Equipment Shutoff Valve Provided by Installer

Propane/LP

To External Regulator

Natural Gas

To Gas Meter

WARNING: Test all gas piping and

connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.

WARNING: Never use an open ﬂ ame to

check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection ﬂ uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

CAUTION: Make sure external regula-

tor has been installed between propane/ LP supply and appliance. See guidelines under

Connecting to Gas Supply, Page 15.

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1. Disconnect ﬁ replace with its main gas valve

(control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa) will damage ﬁ replace regulator.

2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment

shutoff valve was connected.

3. Pressurize supply piping system by either

opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas, or using compressed air.

4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.

Apply noncorrosive leak detection ﬂ uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Reconnect ﬁ replace and equipment shutoff

valve to gas supply. Check reconnected ﬁ ttings for leaks.

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1. Close equipment shutoff valve

(see Figure

21).

2. Pressurize supply piping system by either

opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas, or using compressed air.

3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment

shutoff valve for natural gas or propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane/ LP

(see Figures 22 and 23). Apply noncorrosive

leak detection ﬂ uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

4. Correct all leaks at once.

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).

PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM

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1. Place ﬁ ber ramp log in center of chassis as shown in

Figure 24. The ﬁ ber ramp log can be

identiﬁ ed by the shape and much lighter weight when compared to the other logs. The log must sit ﬂ at on the black sheet metal and behind the left metal tab as shown. Make sure the side marked ''BOTTOM'' is setting down.

Figure 24 - Installing Fiber Ramp Log

Ramp Log

Metal Tab

INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 21 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

Figure 23 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/

LP Gas

Figure 22 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas

Propane/LP Supply Tank

Gas Control Valve

Equipment Shutoff Valve

Open

Closed

Equipment Shutoff Valve

PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS

1. Open equipment shutoff valve

(see Figure 21).

2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane/LP supply tank valve.

3. Make sure control knob of ﬁ replace is in the OFF position.

4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas control valve

(see Figures 22 or 23). Apply

noncorrosive leak detection ﬂ uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Light ﬁ replace

(see Operation, Page 22). Check

all other internal joints for leaks.

7. Turn off ﬁ replace

(see To Turn Off Gas to Ap-

pliance, Page 23).

WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts speciﬁ cally approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury.

CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important safety and warranty information.

Equipment Shutoff Valve

Gas Meter

Gas Control Valve

INSTALLING LOGS

WARNING: After installation and periodically thereafter, check to ensure that no ﬂ ame comes in contact with any log. With the heater set to High, check to see if ﬂ ame contact any log. If so, reposition logs according to the log installation instructions in this manual. Flames contacting logs will create soot.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

2. Place front left and front right logs as shown in Figure 25

Figure 26 - Installing Left Ember Bed Log

Left Ember Bed Log

Figure 25 - Installing Left/Right Front Logs

Left Front Log

Right Front Log

3. Place left ember bed log as shown in Figure

26. The log has groove on one side that sets on the ember bed pan. The back side of this log needs to rest against the front of the base assembly. Make sure the ﬂ ame from the ember pan does not touch the ember bed log.

5. The left middle log has a groove on the bottom to sit on the chassis and has to sit on the tab on the back of the left front log as shown in

Figure 28.

Figure 28 - Installing Left Middle Log

Left Middle Log

Figure 27 - Installing Right Ember Bed Log

VRT4036 Right Ember Bed Log

Hole Underneath

Grate Prong

4. The VRT4032 and VRT4036 use two different right ember bed logs. The VRT4032 right ember bed log is installed in the same manner as the log in step 3 above but on the right side. The VRT4036 right ember bed log has a hole in the bottom that sets on the grate ﬁ nger and the other end rest on the ﬁ replace ﬂ oor, place log as shown in

Figure 27. The back side of this

log needs to rest against the front of the base assembly, make sure the ﬂ ame from the ember pan does not touch the ember bed log.

6. The right middle log has a groove on the bottom to sit on the chassis and has to sit on the tab on the back of the right front. The right middle log should have a recess area that ﬁ ts around the ramp log as shown in

Figure 29.

Figure 29 - Installing Right Middle Log

Right Middle Log

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INSTALLATION

Continued

7. The rear middle log should ﬁ t between the ramp log and the rear burner. The left and right middle logs have recessed areas for the rear middle log to sit into

(See Figure 30). Be careful not to push

the rear burner out of position while installing this log.

8. Rest rear log in back corner sections of chassis assembly as shown in

Figure 31.

9. Place the left top log onto the rear log and the left middle log. Make sure to place the projection on the bottom of the left top log into the recessed areas on the rear and left middle logs

(see Figure

32).

Rear Middle Log

Figure 30 - Installing Rear Middle Log

Figure 31 - Installing Rear Log

Rear Log

Figure 32 - Installing Left Top Log

Figure 33 - Installing Middle Crossover Log

Middle Crossover Log

10. Rest the middle crossover log onto the right middle log and the left front log

(see Figure 33).

Make sure to match the projection on the bottom of the crossover log with the recess area in the right middle log and the left front log.

Left Top Log

Left Middle Log

Rear Log

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 34 - Installing Top Rear Log

Top Rear Log

Rear Log

11. Place the top rear log onto the rear log as shown. The rear log has a projection that will ﬁ t into the recess area on the bottom of the top rear log

(see

Figure 34).

1. Ember Chunk Placement. The VRT4036 series

burner systems include three ember chunks that are designed to ﬁ t over shoulder screws on the ember pan burner. The bottom of each ember chunk has a hole for securing the ember chunk in place when it is placed over a shoulder screw. Place the ember chunks as shown in Figure 35 on Page 21 by placing the ember chunk with the number "1" on the left, "2" in the center, and "3" on the right. These numbers are embossed on the back of each piece for identiﬁ cation purposes. Please note that VRT4032 series burner systems do not include ember chunks.

2. Two ember materials are supplied with this log set. Platinum Bright Embers give a bright glow appearing as hot coals. Should embers need replacing, see

Parts, Page 33.

Platinum Bright Ember placement. Add em-

bers to front, ﬂ at burner. Gently remove embers from bag. Separate pieces of ember material and place on surface of ﬂ at burner just behind horizontal ports as shown in

Figure 36.

Glowing embers (rockwool) placement. Place

glowing embers material on front ﬂ at burner in areas away from ports as shown in

Figure 37.

3. DO NOT place volcanic stone or additional logs on front burner or on logs. Placing any material on unit other than ember material on front burner may result in production of carbon monoxide or soot.

4. Install ﬁ replace screen by placing the screen

brackets on top of the ﬁ replace screen brackets as shown in

Figure 38. Push the bottom of the

screen inward against the magnetic catches to secure in place.

If replacement embers are needed,

the replacement embers must be

purchased from IHP - see

Page 35

for part numbers.

WARNING: Do not use any other ember material not supplied with this unit.

WARNING: Do not operate unit without ember material correctly in place as shown in

Figures 36 &

. Do NOT place ember material anywhere else on the unit. Use only ember material supplied with unit. Excessive or incorrectly placed ember material may produce carbon monoxide or soot.

EMBER PLACEMENT

WARNING: ALL PREVIOUSLY APPLIED LOOSE MATERIAL MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO REAPPLICATION.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 37 - Placement of Glowing Embers (shown with Platinum Bright Embers)

Figure 36 - Platinum Bright Embers

Flat Front Burner

Ember Material

Glowing embers (rockwool)

Figure 35 - Ember Chunk Placement VRT4036 Series

Ember Chunk #1

Ember Chunk #2

Ember Chunk #3

Flat Front Burner

Figure 38 - Installing Fireplace Screen

Magnets

Screen

Bracket

WARNING: You must operate this ﬁ replace with the ﬁ replace screen in place. Make sure ﬁ replace screen is in place before running ﬁ replace.

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OPERATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY

READ BEFORE LIGHTING

LIGHTING

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a ﬁ re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

WARNING: Burners will come on automatically within one minute when the selector switch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit.

CAUTION: Do not try to adjust

heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve.

NOTICE: During initial operation of new ﬁ replace, burning logs will give off a paper-burning smell. Open damper or window to vent smell. This will only last a few hours.

A. This appliance has a pilot which must be

lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.

B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the ap-

pliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the ﬂ oor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the ﬂ oor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the ﬁ re department.

C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas

control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualiﬁ ed service technician or gas supplier. Force or attempted repair may result in a ﬁ re or explosion.

D. 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 which has been under water.

1. STOP! Read the safety information in column

2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open.

3. Set selector switch in OFF position.

4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise

to the OFF position.

5. Wait ﬁ ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the ﬂ oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information, column 1. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.

6. Press in and turn control knob counterclockwise

to the PILOT position. Press in

control knob for ﬁ ve (5) seconds

(see Figure

39, Page 23).

NOTE: You may be running this heater for the

ﬁ rst time after hooking up to gas supply. If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more. This will allow air to bleed from the gas system.

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1. Turn control knob clockwise

to the

OFF position.

2. Close equipment shutoff valve

(see Figure 21,

Page 17).

Figure 40 - Pilot

OPERATION

Continued

Figure 39 - Control Knob and Igniter Button

Location

7. With control knob pressed in, press and release igniter button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep pressing igniter button until pilot lights.

NOTE: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualiﬁ ed service person or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot with match. To light pilot with match, see Manual Lighting Procedure.

8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob.

• If control knob does not pop out when re-

leased, contact a qualiﬁ ed service person or gas supplier for repairs.

NOTE: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4 through 8 beginning on Pages 22-23.

9. Slightly push in and turn control knob counterclockwise

to the ON position.

10. Wait one minute to light burners.

11. Set ﬂ ame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO.

12. To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only: turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position, or use remote control manual OFF button, or set selector switch in the OFF po si tion.

Pilot Burner

Igniter Electrode

Access the blower control knob by pushing in on the bottom corners of the ﬁ replace screen, grasp the bottom of the screen and pull out and up to remove the screen. The blower control knob is located on the left side of the ﬁ replace ﬂ oor.

The blower is thermostatically controlled. This means the ﬁ replace and blower will not turn on and off at the same time. The ﬁ replace may run for several minutes before the blower turns on. After the ﬁ replace is shut off, the blower will continue to operate until the ﬁ replace temperature cools.

The blower also includes a variable speed control. Turn the knob clockwise to turn the blower to the high position. Continuing to turn the knob will reduce the speed of the blower until it reaches a preset low speed.

AUTO OFF ON

Igniter Button

Flame Adjustment Knob

Control Knob

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

BLOWER

OPERATION

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting

Instructions

, Page 22.

2. Press control knob and light pilot with match.

3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. Now follow steps 9 through 11, column 1.

WARNING: Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time. Heater will come on automatically with selector switch in the ON position.

WARNING: This ﬁ replace has a three-prong, grounded electrical plug. This plug helps protect you against electrical shock. Only connect plug to a properly grounded, three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

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INSPECTING BURNERS

Check pilot ﬂ ame pattern and burner ﬂ ame patterns often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 41 shows a correct pilot ﬂ ame pattern. Figure 42 shows an incorrect pilot ﬂ ame pattern.

The incorrect pilot ﬂ ame is not properly heating the thermocouple. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down.

If pilot ﬂ ame pattern is incorrect, as shown in

Figure 42

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance,

Page 23)

• see Troubleshooting, Page 26 NOTE: The pilot ﬂ ame on natural gas units will have

a slight curve, but ﬂ ame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color.

Figure 41 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

Figure 42 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

Pilot Burner

Thermocouple

Pilot Burner

MAIN BURNER

Periodically inspect all burner ﬂ ame holes with the heater running. All slotted burner ﬂ ame holes should be open with yellow flame present. All round burner ﬂ ame holes should be open with a small blue ﬂ ame present. Some burner ﬂ ame holes may become blocked by debris or rust, with no ﬂ ame present. If so, turn off heater and let cool. Remove blockage. Blocked burner ﬂ ame holes may create soot.

BURNER FLAME PATTERN

Figure 43 shows the correct burner ﬂ ame. The front ember burner should have a small blue

ﬂ ame. When the ember material is applied, the embers will glow red and the ﬂ ame may have a few small bright yellow tips less than 1/2 inch in height.

The middle burner produces a blue ﬂ ame that impinges upon the ceramic ramp causing the ramp to glow red with an occasional yellow streak.

The rear burner produces a bright yellow ﬂ ame with the base of the ﬂ ame being blue.

Figure 44 shows the incorrect burner ﬂ ame. The front ember burner should not produce yellow

ﬂ ames greater than 1/2" in height or any dark yellow or orange ﬂ ames.

The middle burner should not produce ﬂ ame that remains yellow or yellow ﬂ ame that extends above the ceramic ramp.

The rear burner should not produce a dark yellow / orange ﬂ ame nor should it be absent of blue color near the base of the ﬂ ame next to the shiny stainless steel burner.

If burner ﬂ ame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 44.

• turn ﬁ replace off

(see To Turn Off Gas to Appli-

ance, Page 23)

• see Troubleshooting, Page 26

Figure 43 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern

Figure 44 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern

Yellow tipping on ember ﬂ ame

Middle burner ﬂ ame should be blue with the ramp/ log glowing orange/red

Bright yellow rear burner ﬂ ame; ﬂ ame will be blue next to burner

Small blue ﬂ ame on ember burner with no yellow tipping

Dark orange rear burner ﬂ ame

Yellow or dark orange middle burner ﬂ ame

WARNING: If incorrect burner ﬂ ame pattern occurs, your ﬁ replace could produce increased levels of carbon monoxide.

NOTICE: Do not mistake orange ﬂ ames with yellow tipping. Dirt or other ﬁ ne particles are burned by ﬁ replace, causing brief patches of orange ﬂ ame.

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LOGS

• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Install-

ing Logs,

Page 17, to properly replace logs.

• Replace log(s) if broken or chipped (dime-sized or larger).

Figure 46 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole

Burner Tube

Pilot Assembly

Pilot Air Inlet Hole

Ports/ Slots

Clean pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the pilot ﬂ ame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole about 2" from where the pilot ﬂ ame comes out of the pilot assembly

(see Figure 46). With unit off, lightly blow

air through the air inlet hole. You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available.

Burner Tube

Injector Holder

Primary Air Inlet Holes

Ports/Slots

Figure 45 - Injector Holder On Outlet Burner

Tube

4. Check the injector holder located at the end of the

burner tube again. Remove any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle.

5. Blow air into the primary air holes on the injec-

tor holder.

6. In case any large clumps of dust have now been

pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE

The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas. This provides a clean burning ﬂ ame. Keep these holes clear of dust, dirt, lint, and pet hair. Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season. Blocked air holes will create soot. We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a qualiﬁ ed service person.

We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Your local computer store, hardware store, or home center may carry compressed air in a can. If using compressed air in a can, please follow the directions on the can. If you don’t follow directions on the can, you could damage the pilot assembly.

1. Shut off unit, including pilot. Allow unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.

2. Inspect burner, pilot, and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt

(see

Figure 45).

3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner.

WARNING: Turn off ﬁ replace and

let cool before cleaning.

CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of ﬁ replace clean. Inspect these areas of ﬁ replace before each use. Have ﬁ replace inspected yearly by a qualiﬁ ed service person. Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.

WARNING: Failure to keep the primary air opening(s) of the burner(s) clean may result in sooting and property damage.

Perform a periodic visual check of pilot and burner ﬂ ame.

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WARNING: Turn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only a qualiﬁ ed

service person should service and repair heater.

CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot.

This can damage ODS/pilot unit.

NOTE: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.

TROUBLESHOOTING

OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

When igniter button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot

1. Igniter electrode not connected to igniter cable

2. Igniter cable pinched or wet

3. Piezo igniter nut is loose

4. Broken igniter cable

5. Bad piezo igniter

6. Igniter electrode broken

7. Igniter electrode positioned wrong

1. Reconnect igniter cable

2. Free igniter cable if pinched by any metal or tubing. Keep igniter cable dry

3. Tighten nut holding piezo igniter to base panel of log set. Nut is located behind base panel

4. Replace igniter cable

5. Replace piezo igniter

6. Replace pilot assembly

7. Replace pilot assembly

When igniter button is pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition

1. Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed

2. Control knob not in PILOT position

3. Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position

4. Air in gas lines when installed

5. Depleted gas supply (propane/LP only)

6. ODS/pilot is clogged

7. Gas regulator setting is not correct

1. Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve

2. Turn control knob to PILOT position

3. Press in control knob while in PILOT position

4. Continue holding down control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is removed

5. Contact local propane/LP gas company

6. Clean ODS/pilot

(see Cleaning

and Maintenance, Page 25)

replace ODS/pilot assembly

7. Replace gas regulator

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

ODS/pilot lights but ﬂ ame goes out when control knob is released

1. Control knob not fully pressed in

2. Control knob not pressed in long enough

3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open

4. Pilot ﬂ ame not touching thermocouple, which allows thermocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out. This problem could be caused by one or both of the following:

A) Low gas pressure B) Dirty or partially clogged

ODS/pilot

5. Thermocouple connection loose at control valve

6. Thermocouple damaged

7. Control valve damaged

1. Press in control knob fully

2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds

3. Fully open equipment shutoff valve

4. A) Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company

B) Clean ODS/pilot

(see Clean-

ing and Maintenance, Page

25)

or replace ODS/pilot as-

sembly

5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4 turn more

6. Replace pilot assembly

7. Replace control valve

Burner does not light after ODS/ pilot is lit

1. Pilot has not had enough time to heat thermopile

2. Burner oriﬁ ce(s) clogged

3. Thermopile leads disconnected or improperly connected

4. Burner will not come on in remote position

1. Allow the pilot to burn for at least 2 minutes

2. Clean burner(s)

(see Cleaning

and Maintenance, Page 25)

replace burner oriﬁ ce(s)

3. Reconnect leads

(see Wiring

Diagram, Page 29)

4. Replace battery in transmitter and receiver

Delayed ignition of one or both burners

1. Logs are misplaced

2. Burner oriﬁ ce(s) clogged

1. Read "INSTALLING LOGS" and check for proper log placement

2. Clean burner(s)

(see Cleaning

and Maintenance, Page 25)

or replace burner oriﬁ ce(s

Bur ne r bac kf irin g dur i ng combustion

1. Burner oriﬁ ce is clogged or damaged

2. Damaged burner

3. Gas regulator defective

1. Clean burner (see Cleaning

and Maintenance, Page 25)

or replace burner oriﬁ ce(s)

2. Replace damaged burner

3. Replace gas regulator

Slight smoke or odor during initial operation

1. Not enough air

2. Gas regulator defective

3. Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing

1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If found, clean burner

(see Cleaning and Maintenance, Page 25)

2. Replace gas control

3. Problem will stop after a few hours of operation

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Moisture/condensation noticed on windows

1. Not enough combustion/ ventilation air

1. Refer to Air for Combustion

and Ventilation requirements (Page 6)

Heater produces a whistling noise when burners are lit

1. Turning control knob to HI position when burners are cold

2. Air in gas line

3. Air passageways on heater blocked

4. Dirty or partially clogged burner oriﬁ ce(s)

1. Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute

2. Operate burners until air is removed from line. Have gas line checked by local natural or propane/LP gas company

3. Observe minimum installation clearances

(see Page 11)

4. Clean burners (see Cleaning and Maintenance, Page 25)

or replace burner oriﬁ ce(s)

White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture

1. When heated, vapors from furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. may turn into white powder residue

1. Turn heater off when using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar products

Remote does not function 1. Battery is not installed. Bat-

tery power is low

1. Replace 9-volt batteries in receiver and remote control

Excessive yellow ﬂ ame in front burner during burner combustion

1. Incorrect ember placement

2. Incorrect oriﬁ ce

3. Not enough air

4. Gas regulator defectiv

1. Read EMBER PLACEMENT and correct per instructions

2. Replace oriﬁ ce. Call technical service

3. Check burner(s) fo r dirt and debris. If found, clean burner(s)

(see Cleaning and

Maintenance, Page 25)

4. Replace gas regulator

Fireplace produces a clicking/ ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off

1. Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling

1. This is normal with most heaters. If noise is excessive, contact qualiﬁ ed service person

Dark residue on logs inside of their ﬁ replace

NOTE: After removing all causes of residue deposits, completely clean ﬁ replace and appliance off residue before reusing appliance

1. Improper log placement

2. Drafts or other air currents affecting ﬂ ame pattern

3. Air holes at burner inlet blocked

4. Burner ﬂ ame holes blocked

1. Properly locate logs (see

Installing Logs, Page 17)

2. Eliminate source of drafts around heater

3. Clean out air holes at burner inlet. Periodically repeat as needed

4. Remove blockage

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

WARNING: 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 your gas supplier, call the ﬁ re department.

IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. These odors will disappear over time.

OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Fireplace produces unwanted odors

1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpet, etc. (See

IMPORTANT state-

ment above)

2. Low fuel supply (propane/LP only)

3. Gas leak. See Warning state-

ment above

1. Open window to ventilate room. Stop using odor causing products while heater is running

2. Reﬁ ll supply tank (propane/ LP only)

3. Locate and correct all leaks

(see Checking Gas Connections, Page 16)

Fireplace shuts off in use (ODS operates)

1. Not enough fresh air is available

2. Low line pressure

3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged

1. Open window and/or door for ventilation

2. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company

3. Clean ODS/pilot

(see Cleaning

and Maintenance, Page 25)

Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position

1. Gas leak. See Warning state-

ment above

2. Control valve or gas control defective

1. Locate and correct all leaks

(see Checking Gas Connections, Page 16)

2. Replace control valve or gas control

Gas odor during combustion 1. Foreign matter between con-

trol valve and burner

2. Gas leak. See Warning state-

ment above

1. Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter

2. Locate and correct all leaks

(see Checking Gas Connections, Page 16)

WIRING DIAGRAM

AUTO

OFF

Thermopile

CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model VRT4032ZMN

• Rating (Variable): 17,000/25,000 Btu/Hr

• Type Gas: Natural Gas Only

• Ignition: Piezo

• Pressure Manifold: 3.5" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Maximum 10.5" W.C., Minimum* 5" W.C.

• Shipping Weight: 122 lbs. * For input adjustment

Model VRT4032ZMP

• Rating (Variable): 17,000/25,000 Btu/Hr

• Type Gas: Propant/LP Only

• Ignition: Piezo

• Pressure Manifold: 7.9" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 13" W.C., Minimum* 11" W.C.

• Shipping Weight: 122 lbs. * For input adjustment

Model VRT4036ZMN

• Rating (Variable): 20,000/33,000 Btu/Hr

• Type Gas: Natural Gas Only

• Ignition: Piezo

• Pressure Manifold: 3.5" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Maximum 10.5" W.C., Minimum* 5" W.C.

• Shipping Weight: 122 lbs. * For input adjustment

Model VRT4036ZMP

• Rating (Variable): 20,000/33,000 Btu/Hr

• Type Gas: Propant/LP Only

• Ignition: Piezo

• Pressure Manifold: 7.9" W.C.

• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 13" W.C., Minimum* 11" W.C.

• Shipping Weight: 122 lbs. * For input adjustment

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.

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.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

See Pages 32-36 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.

NEVER USE SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. USE OF NON-APPROVED PARTS CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS.

When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:

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.

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ACCESSORIES

VINTAGE FIBER LINER KITS

Cat. No. H9076, Model SBLQ32SVF - 32" Cat. No. H9077, Model SBLQ36SVF - 36"

PERIMETER TRIM ACCESSORY

Cat. No. F1039, Model PT32, Black - 32" Cat. No. F1042, Model PT36, Black - 36"

For all models. Optional with built-in installation.

Provides a ﬁ nished appearance covering rough and/ or unﬁ nished mantel or wall opening, edges, etc.

Black

Brushed Brass

Platinum

WALL-MOUNT ON/OFF SWITCH

Cat. No. F0245, Model GWMS2 For all models. Allows the gas log heater to be

turned on and off with a wall switch.

EMBER KITS

Cat. No J6207 - Platinum Embers Cat. No J6208 - Glowing Embers (rockwool)

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.

NOTICE: All accessories may not be available for all ﬁ replace models.

WALL-MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH

Cat. No. F2040, Model GWMT1 For all models. The desired comfort setting can be

selected on the wall thermostat and the log heater will automatically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected. Includes thermostat assembly, 25' of wire and two mounting screws.

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ON/OFF REMOTE AND RECEIVER WITH WHITE WALL PLATE Cat. No. F2236, Model RCKIT4001

For all Remote-Ready Models. Allows the ﬁ replace

to be turned on and off by using a hand-held remote control.

ACCESSORIES

Continued

RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT

Cat. No. F1078, Model TRC For all models. Allows the ﬁ replace to be operated

in a manually or thermostatically controlled mode. You can turn the ﬁ replace on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair.

TEMPSETONROOM

OFF

MODE

SET

RECEIVER AND REMOTE CONTROL KIT Cat. No. F1079, Model TSRC

For all Remote-Ready Models. Allows the

burner system to be operated in a manually or thermostatically controlled mode. Remote is programmable for your convenience and has a large bright LCD Touch Screen for easy use.

MODE

SET

PROG

LOG SET (REQUIRED ACCESSORY)

(32" Models) Cat. No. F0053, Model LBG18BM 18" Boulder Mountain, Concrete

(36" Models) Cat. No. F0054, Model LBG24BM 24" Boulder Mountain, Concrete

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PARTS

LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS VRT4032ZMN, VRT4032ZMP, VRT4036ZMN, VRT4036ZMP

* See Page 34 for part numbers

Cat. No. Model Description

F1200 VRT4032ZMN Radiant

F1202 VRT4032ZMP Radiant

F1204 VRT4036ZMN Radiant

F1206 VRT4036ZMP Radiant

WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use

only parts speciﬁ cally approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury.

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PARTS

This list contains replaceable parts used in your ﬁ replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under

Replacement Parts on Page 30 of this manual.

KEY

NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 J6748 Thermodisc, Magnetic Bracket • • • • 1 2 J3823 Control, Solid State • • • • 1 3 F2935 Decal, Control Position • • • • 1 4 J3825 Nut, Lock • • • • 1 5 J3824 Knob Control • • • • 1 6 J3654 Regulator, Pilot • • 1 7 ** Floor 32'' Fireplace System • • 1

** Floor 36'' Fireplace System • • 1

8 F2945 Leg, Floor Support • • 3

F2945 Leg, Floor Support • • 4

9 J6868 Switch, Rocker ON/OFF • • • • 1 10 ** Bracket, Chassis Mounting • • • • 1 11 J3564 Elbow, Male • • • • 1 12 J3660 Tube, Pilot • • 1 13 J3635 Tube, Pilot • • 1

J3637 Tube, Pilot • • 1

14 J3836 Valve, Gas NG (0.820.643) • • 1

J3837 Valve, Gas LP (0.820.642) • • 1 15 J3840 Knob, Short Extension (Pilot) • • • • 1 16 J3841 Knob, Short Extension (HI-LO) • • • • 1 17 F3391 Plate, NG Conversion • • 1 18 J7447 Igniter, Electronic • • • • 1 19 J4818 Burner, 18'' Ramp Front • • 1

J4819 Burner, 24/30'' Ramp Front • • 1 20 J4820 Burner, 18'' Ramp Rear • • 1

J4821 Burner, 24/30'' Ramp Rear • • 1 21 F3360 Shield, Remote Valve Heat • • 1

J4846 Shield, Remote Knob Heat • • 1 22 J4886 Shutter, Air • • • • 1 23 J5416 Tube, Venturi • • • • 1 24 J5418 Elbow, Male 1/2 X 3/8 Flare • • • • 1 25 J5456 Gasket, Burner • • • • 1 26 F3388 Bracket, Igniter • • • • 1 27 F3177 Bracket, Remote Valve Support • • • • 1 28 F3178 Bracket, Remote Valve Support • • • • 1 29 J6397 Bracket, Pan Burner Support • • • • 2 30 J6399 Pan Burner Assembly BGE18 • • 1

J6398 Pan Burner Assembly BGE24/36 • • 1 31 F3389 Tube, Burner Inlet • • 1

J6488 Tube, Burner Inlet • • 1 32 ** Shield, Air 18'' BGE • • 1

** Shield, Air 24/30/36'' BGE • • 1

VRT4032ZMN

VRT4036ZMN

VRT4032ZMP

VRT4036ZMP

** Not Field Replaceable

WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards.

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PARTS

This list contains replaceable parts used in your ﬁ replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under

Replacement Parts on Page 30 of this manual.

KEY

NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

VRT4032ZMN

VRT4036ZMN

VRT4032ZMP

VRT4036ZMP

33 F3390 Bracket, Pilot • 1

F3143 Bracket, Pilot • • 1 F3142 Bracket, Pilot • 1

34 J6424 Pilot, ODS Copreci LP • • 1

J3831 Pilot, ODS NG. • • 1

35 J3672 Oriﬁ ce, .0530 (1,35MM) Top • 1

F3138 Oriﬁ ce, .0380 (0,965MM) Top • 1 F3140 Oriﬁ ce, .063 (1,60MM) Top • 1 F3137 Oriﬁ ce, .042 (1,07MM) Top • 1

36 J3678 Oriﬁ ce, .072 (1,82MM) Middle • 1

J3674 Oriﬁ ce, .040 (1,02MM) Middle • 1 J3676 Oriﬁ ce, .067 (1,70MM) Middle • 1 J3675 Oriﬁ ce, .0453 (1,15MM) Middle • 1

37 J4725 Oriﬁ ce, Elbow P53 95 110 Pan • • 1

J8079 Oriﬁ ce, 0.028 (0,711MM) Pan • 1

J4726 Oriﬁ ce, Elbow P53 95 300 Pan • 1 38 J6127 Oriﬁ ce, Holder 90 Degree Elbow • 1 39 J5665 Bracket, Air shield • 1 40 F3392 Duct, Air • • 1

PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN

J3717 Harness, Wire • • • • 1

F3394 Wire, Harness • • • • 1

K2026 Cord, Power Supply • • • • 1

J3795 Wire, Harness • • • • 1

J3658 Plate, Warning • • • • 1

J6207 Kit, Platinum Embers • • • • 1

J6208 Kit, Glowing Embers (rockwool) • • • • 1

J3846 Plate, Lighting Instructions • • • • 1

J3726 Connector, Flexible • • • • 1

J3571 Cable, Igniter • • • • 1

J3662 Decal, Caution • • • • 1

J6504 Chunk, Left Ember • • 1

J6505 Chunk, Middle Ember • • 1

J6506 Chunk, Right Ember • • 1

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PARTS

FIREPLACE MODELS VRT4032ZMN, VRT4032ZMP, VRT4036ZMN AND VRT4036ZMP

This list contains replaceable parts used in your ﬁ replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on Page 30 of this manual.

KEY

NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 J4188 Panel Closure Smooth (radiant), 32" • • 2

J3949 Panel Closure Smooth (radiant), 36" • • 2

2 J4189 Panel, Face Top, Stamped (louvered), 32" • • 2

J3973 Panel, Face Top, Stamped (louvered), 36" • • 2 3 J7662 Electrical Duct Assembly • • • • 1 4 J6918 Spacer, Top • • • • 4 5 J6934 Cover Gas Conduit Plate • • • • 5 6 J6775 ASM 32'' Fireplace System Screen • • 1

J6776 ASM 36'' Fireplace System Screen • • 1 7 J6492 Magnet, Door Latch • • • • 2 8 J6778 Hood 32'' Fireplace System • • 1

J6779 Hood 36'' Fireplace System • • 1 9 J5458 Blower • • • • 1

VRT4032ZMN

VRT4036ZMN

VRT4032ZMP

VRT4036ZMP

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KEY NO.

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION QTY32" (18BM) 36" (24BM)

1 J6631 J6641 Log, Ramp 1 2 J6632 J6642 Log, Left Front 1 3 J6633 J6643 Log, Right Front 1 4 J6634 J6644 Log, Left Front Ember Bed 1 5 J6635 J6645 Log, Right Front Ember Bed 1 6 F2943 J6646 Log, Left Middle 1 7 F2944 K2008 Log, Right Middle 1 8 J6636 J6647 Log, Rear Middle 1

9 J7518 J6648 Log, Rear 1 10 J6637 J6637 Log, Left Top 1 11 J6638 J6650 Log, Middle Crossover 1 12 J6639 J6651 Log, Top Rear 1 13 J6640 J6640 Log, Switch 1

PARTS

This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under

Replacement Parts on Page 30 of this manual.

LBG18BM and LBG24BM (Boulder Mountain) Logs

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NOTES

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P/N 900223-00, Rev. C 02/2018

Innovative Hearth Products 1769 East Lawrence Street • Russellville, AL 35654

Innovative Hearth Products

Superior® Brand Gas Fireplaces, Stoves and Inserts

20 Year Limited Warranty

THE WARRANTY

Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior® Brand gas ﬁreplace, Stove or Insert ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The product body, ﬁrebox 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 ﬁve years. THERE ARE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS to this 20 Year Limited Warranty as described herein.

COVERAGE COMMENCEMENT DATE

Warranty coverage begins on the date of purchase. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage begins on the date of ﬁrst occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the Product by an independent IHP dealer/distributor, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from IHP, regardless of the installation or occupancy date.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This 20 Year Limited Warranty applies only if the Product is installed in the United States or Canada and only if operated and maintained in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying the Product and in compliance with all applicable installation and building codes and good trade practices.

This warranty is non-transferable and extends to the original owner only. The Product must be purchased through a listed supplier of IHP and proof of purchase must be provided. The product body, ﬁrebox 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, ﬁre, ﬂood or acts of God; (b) damages caused by abuse, negligence, misuse, or unauthorized alteration or repair of the Product affecting its stability or performance (The Product must be subjected to normal use. The Product is designed to burn either natural or propane gas only. Burning conventional fuels such as wood, coal or any other solid fuel will cause damage to the Product, will produce excessive temperatures and could result in a ﬁre hazard.); (c) damages caused by failing to provide proper maintenance and service in accordance with the instructions provided with the Product; (d) damages, repairs or inefﬁciency resulting from faulty installation or application of the Product.

IHP is not responsible for inadequate ﬁreplace system draft caused by air conditioning and heating systems, mechanical ventilation systems, or general construction conditions which may generate negative pressure in the room in which the appliance is installed. Additionally IHP assumes no responsibility for drafting conditions caused by venting conﬁgurations, adjoining trees or buildings, adverse wind conditions or unusual environmental factors and conditions that affect the operation of the unit.

This 20 Year Limited Warranty covers only parts and labor as provided herein. In no case shall IHP be responsible for materials, components or construction, which are not manufactured or supplied by IHP or for the labor necessary to install, repair or remove such materials, components or construction. Additional utility bills incurred due to any malfunction or defect in equipment are not covered by this warranty. All replacement or repair components will be shipped F.O.B. from the nearest stocking IHP factory.

LIMITATION ON LIABILITY

It is expressly agreed and understood that IHP’s sole obligation and the purchaser’s exclusive remedy under this warranty, under any other warranty, expressed or implied, or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as speciﬁed herein.

In no event shall IHP be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the Product, whether such damage occurs or is discovered before or after repair or replacement, and whether such damage is caused by IHP’s negligence. IHP has not made and does not make any representation or warranty of ﬁtness for a particular use or purpose, and there is no implied condition of ﬁtness for a particular use or purpose.

IHP makes no expressed warranties except as stated in this 20 Year Limited Warranty. The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the duration of this expressed warranty.

No one is authorized to change this 20 Year Limited Warranty or to create for IHP any other obligation or liability in connection with the Product. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. The provisions of this 20 Year Limited Warranty are in addition to and not a modiﬁcation of or subtraction from any statutory warranties and other rights and remedies provided by law.

INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST WARRANTY

IHP reserves the right to investigate any and all claims against this 20 Year Limited Warranty and to decide, in its sole discretion, upon the method of settlement.

To receive the beneﬁts and advantages described in this 20 Year Limited Warranty, the appliance must be installed and repaired by a licensed contractor approved by IHP.

Contact IHP at the address provided herein to obtain a listing of approved dealers/distributors. IHP shall in no event be responsible for any warranty work done by a

contractor that is not approved without ﬁrst obtaining IHP's prior written consent.

HOW TO REGISTER A CLAIM AGAINST WARRANTY

In order for any claim under this warranty to be valid, you must contact the IHP dealer/distributor from which you purchased the product. If you cannot locate the dealer/ distributor, then you must notify IHP in writing. IHP must be notiﬁed of the claimed defect in writing within 90 days of the date of failure. Notices should be directed to the IHP Warranty Department at 1769 East Lawrence Street; Russellville, AL 35654 or visit our website at WWW.SUPERIORFIREPLACES.US.COM.

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