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IMPORTANT

If installing blower accessory, 

see 

Wiring Instructions,

 

Page 14

.

3. Carefully 

set 

fi rebox in front of rough open-

ing with back of fi rebox inside wall open-
ing. 

IMPORTANT

: If installing a perimeter 

trim kit, see instructions included with 
trim accessory. You must install shoulder 
screws from trim kit now.

4.  Carefully insert fi rebox into rough opening.
5. Attach fi rebox to wall studs using nails 

or wood screws through holes in nailing 
fl ange 

(see Figure 9).

6.  If using an optional perimeter trim kit, 

install the trim after fi nal fi nishing and/or 
painting of wall. See instructions included 
with trim accessory for attaching trim.

7.  Install and properly test gas log heater. 

Follow installation instructions included 
with the vent-free gas log heater that is 
being installed.

IMPORTANT

When  fi nishing  your  fi rebox, 

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

INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 9 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs 

(Model May Vary From Illustration) 

  WARNING: DO NOT FILL 

THE SPACES AROUND THE 
FIREBOX WITH INSULATION OR 
OTHER MATERIALS.

 WARNING: DO NOT ALTER, 

CUT OR MODIFY FIREPLACE 
SPACERS.

  WARNING: FRAMING MAY 

BE PLACED OR REST AGAINST 
FIREPLACE SPACER, HOW-
EVER; FRAMING MUST NEVER 
BE NOTCHED.

  WARNING: Do not allow 

noncombustible materials to 
cover any necessary openings 
like louvered slots.

  WARNING: Use only non-

combustible mortar or adhe-
sives when overlapping the front 
facing with noncombustible 
facing material.

 WARNING: Do not allow any 

combustible materials to overlap 
the fi rebox front facing.

  WARNING: A qualifi ed ser-

vice person must install fi rebox. 
Follow all local codes.

IMPORTANT

Noncombustible materials such 

as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, 
but should never cover any necessary open-
ings like louvered slots.

INSTALLING FIREBOX USING 
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTELS

This fi rebox may be installed using a cabinet 
mantel accessory against a wall in your 
home. The fi rebox and cabinet mantel can 
be installed directly on the fl oor. A trim kit is 
included with the mantel accessories. Follow 
instructions with mantel for installation.

Nailing 
Flanges

Nails or Wood 
Screws 

Summary of Contents for VCT3032B

Page 1: ...EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury death or property damage Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of...

Page 2: ...NG Do not allow fans to blow directly into the firebox Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cau...

Page 3: ...rebox if it has been un der water due to the shock hazard that could result with the blower accessary if installed in place Firebox front and screen be comes very hot when running firebox Keepchildren...

Page 4: ...install the firebox Before installation consider the following 1 Where the firebox will be located Allow for wall and ceiling clearances see Installa tion Clearances Page 11 2 Everything needed to com...

Page 5: ...3 3 8 3 5 8 8 1 4 29 3 8 36 5 8 2 5 8 7 7 6 1 8 16 5 8 4 3 8 10 5 8 13 1 8 10 1 2 3 5 8 8 1 4 6 7 8 6 7 8 8 1 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Figure 1 Product Specifications 32 Models Right Side View Left S...

Page 6: ...21 1 8 21 43 1 8 41 1 8 35 7 1 8 36 1 8 8 1 8 26 3 8 8 1 4 8 1 4 8 3 8 10 3 8 14 8 5 8 8 5 8 7 1 2 2 5 8 11 1 2 3 3 8 40 1 4 Right Side View Left Side View Front View Firebox Top View 36 MODELS Figur...

Page 7: ...0 1 4 2 5 8 8 1 4 10 3 4 10 1 2 12 5 8 14 1 4 7 1 8 42 40 1 8 42 6 1 8 23 1 4 4 1 2 36 1 4 40 1 8 24 44 1 4 3 3 8 13 3 8 8 1 4 2 5 8 10 5 8 7 5 8 42 MODELS Figure 3 Product Specifications 42 Models Ri...

Page 8: ...he National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 to use this method to determine if the space is confined or unconfined Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventila...

Page 9: ...ces Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater _________ Btu Hr Vent free fireplace _________ Btu Hr Total _________ Btu Hr 4 Compare the max...

Page 10: ...for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will...

Page 11: ...e installation Use larger clearances wherever possible to minimize the heating of objects and materials placed on the mantel Figure 6 Minimum Clearance for Combustible to wall WARNING Maintain the min...

Page 12: ...de to Inside Height Figure 8a Figure 8b Figure 8c Figure 8d BUILT IN FIREBOX INSTALLATION Built in installation of this firebox involves installing firebox into a framed in enclosure This makes the fr...

Page 13: ...firebox front facing INSTALLATION Continued Figure 9 Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs Model May Vary From Illustration WARNING DO NOT FILL THE SPACES AROUND THE FIREBOXWITHINSULATIONOR OTHER MATERIALS...

Page 14: ...t owner s manual for details on gas hookup You may run the gas line from either side of the firebox see Figure 10 Page 13 Decide which side you want to run the gas line from NOTE This is one option fo...

Page 15: ...s Accessibility to the bottom on 36 and 42 models only can also be gained through the access panel underneath the bottom front refractory brick liner Lift the bottom front refractory brick liner up an...

Page 16: ...ay be sharp 4 Place control knob provided onto control shaft see Figure 17 5 Check to make sure power cord is com pletely clear of blower wheel and there are no foreign objects in blower wheel Also do...

Page 17: ...power cord to duplex outlet see Figure 14 Page 15 8 Turn blower on and check for operation Turn blower off by turning knob fully coun terclockwise before continuing 9 Peel off backing paper and stick...

Page 18: ...e 14 Page 15 7 Using ON OFF rocker switch to turn blower on and check for operation Turn blower off before continuing 8 Peel off backing paper and stick supplied wiring diagram decal on firebox bottom...

Page 19: ...ir is accessed through a vented crawl space AK4F or through a sidewall AK4 See Figure 21 Figure 21 Outside Air Kit Secure to Collars with Metal Tape Screws or Straps Min of 1 4 x 20 in size Air Inlet...

Page 20: ...right side of firebox and fasten using remaining Phillips screw LOCATING ACCESS COVER PLATE Sheet metal cover plates located underneath front hearth refractory if included may have shifted or moved ou...

Page 21: ...liance 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 q...

Page 22: ...Brushed Brass Cat No F1049 Model H36P 36 Platinum Cat No F1050 Model H42B 42 Brushed Brass Cat No F1051 Model H42P 42 Platinum ACCESSORIES Continued MANTELS 32 WALL MANTELS Cat No F1140 Model W32TU 3...

Page 23: ...el SL36 36 Model Cat No J2320 Model SL42 42 Model Rolled Black Cat No J2271 Model RL32 32 Model Cat No J2272 Model RL36 36 Model Cat No J2273 Model RL42 42 Model Filigree Black Cat No J0966 Model FP32...

Page 24: ...ed White Stack F0302 VRT3032B Radiant Black F0308 VRT3032WS Radiant White Stack F0305 VCT3036B Louvered Black F0311 VCT3036WS Louvered White Stack F0304 VRT3036B Radiant Black F0310 VRT3036WS Radiant...

Page 25: ...Screen 2 2 K2001 Screen Rod 2 J3975 Screen Rod 2 J4084 Screen Rod 2 3 J4956 Push On Nut 2 4 J4183 Hood Deflector 1 J4090 Hood Deflector 1 J4092 Hood Deflector 1 5 J6918 Spacer Top 4 6 J6934 Cover Gas...

Page 26: ...VCT3032WS VRT3036WS VCT3036WS VRT3042WS AND VCT3042WS IMPORTANT Installation of brick panels should be done after the fireplace is placed in a permanent location WARNING LIFTING HAZARD SINGLE PERSON L...

Page 27: ...te Stack Refractory Set 42 2 Left Refractory White Stack 32 1 Left Refractory White Stack 36 1 Left Refractory White Stack 42 1 3 Right Refractory White Stack 32 1 Right Refractory White Stack 36 1 Ri...

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Page 31: ...ural 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 re hazard c dam...

Page 32: ...istributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2014 Innovative Hearth Products P N 126712 01 Rev C 01 2017 1508 Elm Hill Pike Suite 108 Nashville TN 37210 SuperiorFireplaces US com Record...

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