Superior Fireplaces VCM3026ZMN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual Download Page 15

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1.  Install snap bushings found in hardware kit into 

both holes in rear of valve cover shield.

2.  Make sure the wire harness is fi rmly connected 

to the terminals on the blower bracket assem-
bly. 

3.  Note the wire locations on back of AUTO/OFF/

ON  switch.  The  terminals  on  back  of  switch 
are  numbered  1,  2,  and  3.  Carefully  remove 
red wire from terminal 3 and blue wire from 
terminal 1. Black wire can remain on middle 
terminal 2

 (see 

Figure 16, Page 16

).

4.  Carefully  disconnect  green  and  white  wires 

at their insulated connectors 

(see 

Figure 17, 

Page 16

).

5.  In top of the fi replace cabinet, locate the four 

mounting holes on the outer casing. Align these 
four  holes  with  those  on  the  blower  bracket 
assembly. Attach blower bracket assembly to 
the outer casing with 4 #10 screws provided 

(see 

Figure 16, Page 16

).

6.  Route the wire harness through the hole in left 

side of baffl e. Pull wire harness through lower 
opening on the side of the valve cover shield 

(see

 Figure 16, Page 16

).

7.  Insert the 4 wire harnesses into one of the round 

holes  in  the  rear  of  the  valve  cover  shield  and 
through the rectangular hole in the front of shield 

(see

 Figure 16, Page 16

)

.

8.  Reconnect  red  wire  to  switch  position  3. 

Reconnect  blue  wire  to  switch  position  1. 
Reconnect green and white wires.

9.  Install the switch plate on the valve cover shield 

with  2  #10  screws  provided 

(see

  Figure  18, 

Page 16

)

. Route power cord out of the cabinet 

by inserting it through the bushing on the outer 
casing 

(see

 Figure 16, Page 16

)

. Plug fan kit 

into 120-Volt grounded power supply and test 
operation. 

 

NOTE

: When switch is in the AUTO position, 

the fan will start after the fi replace has run for 
a few moments. The fan will continue to run for 
several moments after the fi replace has been 
turned off. When switch is in the ON position, 
the fan will run until turned to OFF. Reinstall 
upper  louver  assembly  (see 

Figure  15

)  and 

branch support. Close lower louver door.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER 
ACCESSORY GA3450TA

Removing Upper Louver Assembly and Branch 
Support

To  install  the  blower  accessory,  you  must  fi rst 
remove the upper louver assembly.
1.  Lift screen off fi replace and remove log set if 

installed.

2.  Remove  2  screws  from  each  side  of  branch 

support  and  pull  branch  support  out 

(see 

Figure 15

)

.

3.  Remove 4 screws from upper louver assembly 

(see 

Figure 15

)

. Save these screws.

4.  Pull upper louver assembly straight out from 

the cabinet. Be careful not to scratch the paint. 
Set louver assembly and screws aside.

5.  Open lower louver door by swinging door down

 

(see 

Figure 15

).

Blower Bracket 
Mounting Holes

Branch 
Support

Figure 15 - Removing Top Louver and Branch 

Support

INSTALLATION

Continued

 CAUTION: Label all wires prior to 

disconnection when servicing controls. 
Wiring errors can cause improper and 
dangerous operation.

 CAUTION: Verify proper operation 

after servicing.

NOTE

:

 If you are using a mantel with your fi replace, 

use the following instructions. If your fi replace is 
built-in, see 

For Built-In Installation, 

Page 17

.

Installing Blower Accessory

Summary of Contents for VCM3026ZMN

Page 1: ...ch it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on Page 7 of this manual WARNING If the information in th...

Page 2: ...Safety Standards and are listed by PFS TECO to ANSI Z21 11 2 as unvented Gas fired room heaters This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not...

Page 3: ...rial other than wood flooring 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 fire...

Page 4: ...create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 10 This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly This fireplace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safe...

Page 5: ...the Commonwealth of Massachusetts The flexible gas line connector used shall not exceed 36 inches 92 centimeters in length The individual manual shut off must be a T handle type valve Unvented applian...

Page 6: ...til installation has been completed 2 Cut two plastic straps to remove the log from the firebox cavity 3 Anoptionalblowerisavailable SeeAccessories Page 34 Install optional blower now Follow installat...

Page 7: ...ound 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 meet...

Page 8: ...ct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water appliance ____________ Btu Hr Gas firebox logs ___________ Btu Hr Total __________...

Page 9: ...ion grills or ducts You must provide two permanent open ings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors The...

Page 10: ...e in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation Page 7 NOTE Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearanceinst...

Page 11: ...8 Page 12 for the rough opening The height is 26 7 8 which is the same as the wall opening above 2 If installing GA3450TA blower accessory do so at this time Follow instructions included with blower a...

Page 12: ...ible materials such as wall board gypsum board sheet rock drywall plywood etc may be butted up next to the sides and top edge of the firebox Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox fron...

Page 13: ...hearth base to run gas line to fireplace see Figure 11 Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed NOTE You can secure base to floor using wood screws Countersinksc...

Page 14: ...lign fireplace in mantel assembly so the trim overlaps mantel evenly on all three sides 12 Lower bottom louver door Use 3 wood screws provided with mantel accessory to attach fire place to base see ma...

Page 15: ...rd out of the cabinet by inserting it through the bushing on the outer casing see Figure 16 Page 16 Plug fan kit into 120 Volt grounded power supply and test operation NOTE When switch is in the AUTO...

Page 16: ...ff On Blue Blue Thermostat Switch N O Green White Green White On 110 115 V A C Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 3 Auto Figure 18 Installing Switch Plate to Valve Cover Shield Valve Cover Shield Switch Plate...

Page 17: ...e 19 4 Plug power cord to the outlet receptacle not provided as shown in Figure 20 Wind the extra power cord and tie with plastic wire strap see Figure 20 Set the power cord bundle between the burner...

Page 18: ...O GAS SUPPLY WARNING Thisappliancerequiresa 45 maleflarefitting5 8 18UNF Unified National Fine Thread inlet connection and the flexible gas line provided WARNING A qualified service person must connec...

Page 19: ...e controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly Figure 24 Attaching Flexible Gas Line to Equipment Shutoff Valve Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas...

Page 20: ...all leaks at once CAUTION Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane LPsupplyandappliance See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Supply Page 18 CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Test Press...

Page 21: ...ed Wire 3 Route 25 ft wire to a convenient location to mount your thermostat no outside wall IM PORTANT Wire may be shortened but must not be lengthened Thermostat should be mounted 54 above the floor...

Page 22: ...n should be done by a qualified installer familiar with low voltage wiring procedures WARNING Do not connect the switch to a power source Electrical shock and or fire hazard will occur WARNING Do not...

Page 23: ...supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the applia...

Page 24: ...pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure Page 25 8 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If control kno...

Page 25: ...may run for several minutes before blower turns on After heater modulates to pilot position blower will continue to run The blower will shut off after firebox temperature decreases MANUAL LIGHTING PRO...

Page 26: ...have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color Figure 38 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Propane LP Shown Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 39 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern...

Page 27: ...yearly by a qualified serviceperson Heatermayneedmore frequentcleaningduetoexcessivelint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air in...

Page 28: ...or placement instructions Replace log set if broken or chipped dime sized or larger CABINET Air Passageways Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean Exterior Use a soft cloth dampened with a m...

Page 29: ...f pinched by any metal or tubing Keep igniter cable dry 3 Replace igniter cable 4 Replace piezo igniter 5 Replace pilot assembly 6 Replace pilot assembly When igniter button is pressed there is spark...

Page 30: ...ean ing and Maintenance Page 27 or replace ODS pilot as sembly 6 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 7 Replace pilot assembly 8 Replace control valve Burner does not light after ODS pil...

Page 31: ...eplace blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 1 Turn control knob to LO posi tion and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by loc...

Page 32: ...exces sive contact qualified service person Fireplace produces unwanted odors 1 Fireplace burning vapors from paint hair spray glues clean ers chemicals newcarpet etc See IMPORTANT statement above 2 L...

Page 33: ...ignition appliance will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contactyourlocalpropane LPornaturalgassupplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You...

Page 34: ...t No F2236 Model RCKIT4001 For all models Allows appliance to be operated in a manually controlled mode RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTATIC ON OFF REMOTE CONTROL KIT TRC Cat No F1078 Model TRC For all...

Page 35: ...32 13 41 21 5 26 19 18 15 27 1 27 2 43 3 43 29 16 18 3 17 42 36 4 4 44 43 Cat No Model Description F1217 VCM3026ZMN 26 Millivolt NG F1218 VCM3026ZMP 26 Millivolt LP WARNING Failure to position the pa...

Page 36: ...1 J3837 Gas Valve LP 1 23 J3757 Baffle 1 24 J3725 Flexible Connector 1 25 J3868 Control Shield 1 26 J3802 Screen Assembly 1 27 J4008 Log Set Assembly Kit 1 28 J3869 Right Hinge 1 29 J3870 Left Hinge 1...

Page 37: ...tural 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...

Page 38: ...ts Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2014 Innovative Hearth Products P N 126872 01 Rev C 12 2019 SuperiorFireplaces us com Record the following important i...

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