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Installation and Operation Instructions

Superior

TM

 Stainless Outdoor Gas Fireplace

P/N 127042-01   Rev. A   01/2014

PFS

®

US

C

Models
VRE3036ZMN

VRE3036ZMP

VRE3042ZMN

VRE3042ZMP

P127042-01

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l’appareil.
Consommateur : Conservez cette notice pour consultation ultérieure.

WHEN USED AS AN OUTDOOR APPLIANCE

DANGER

CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING

•  This appliance can produce 

carbon monoxide which has 

no odor.

•  Using it in an enclosed 

space can kill you.

•  Never use this appliance in 

an enclosed space such as 

a camper, tent, car or home.

 

WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only.

 

DANGER

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1.  Shut off gas to appliance.

2.  Extinguish any open flame.

3.  If odor continues, keep away from the appli-

ance and immediately call your gas supplier 

or fire department. 

 

WARNING: Do not store gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any 

other appliance. An LP-cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other 

appliance.

 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or 

property damage. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before install-

ing or servicing this equipment.

WARNING: If the information in these 

instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or 

explosion may result causing property damage, 

personal injury or death.

AVERTISSEMENT : Assurez-vous de bien suivre les 

instructions données dans cette notice pour réduire au 

minimum le risque d’incindie ou d’explosion ou pour éviter 

tout dommage matériel, toute blessure ou la mort.

 

 Do not store or use gasoline or other 

flammable 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 fire department.

 

Installation and service must be performed 

by a qualified installer, service agency or the 

gas supplier.

 

 Ne pas entreposer ni utilizer d’essence ni d’autres 

vapeurs  ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage 

de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.

 

 QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ : 

•   Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareil.

•  Ne touchez à aucan interrupteur. Ne pas vous 

servir des téléphones se trouvant dans le bâtiment 

où vous trouvez.

•  Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de 

gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du 

fournisseur.

•  Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz, 

appelez le service des incindies.

 

L’installation et l’entretien doivent être assurés par un 

installateur ou un service d’entretien qualifié ou par le 

fournisseur de gaz.

Summary of Contents for VRE3036ZMN

Page 1: ...f the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death AVERTISSEMENT Assurez vous de bien suivre les instructio...

Page 2: ...h any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the...

Page 3: ...or 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 a...

Page 4: ...eplace 7 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 14 8 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn fireplace off Ifheated...

Page 5: ...3 36 Models 50 42 Models 5 8 4 29 36 Models 36 42 Models Figure 1 Fireplace Dimensions 36 and 42 Models Fireplace Top View Front View Right Side View Left Side View LOCATING FIREPLACE PLANNING Plan wh...

Page 6: ...properly these tem peratures meet the requirement ofthenationalproductstandard Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual Figure 2 Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall Minimum 16 from Si...

Page 7: ...page 7 3 Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening 4 Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening INSTALLATION Continued Rough Opening Dimensions fo...

Page 8: ...from edge of fireplace opening 3 Hold fireplace hood in place Using a 10 drill bit drill through three notches 4 Insert three screws through notches in hood into holes in fireplace Figure 7 Installin...

Page 9: ...piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve test gauge connection sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench An equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an accepta...

Page 10: ...male NPT threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum...

Page 11: ...p ment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane LP see Figure 15 or 16 page 11 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles form ing s...

Page 12: ...check flames for random appearance and ember bed glowing red orange in color see Burner Flame Pattern page 17 If this is not happening either add remove or reposition loose embers IMPORTANT Turn unit...

Page 13: ...ve see Figure 14 page 10 OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury...

Page 14: ...he pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height Alterations may have occurred during shipping and handling Call a qualified service person to readjust the pilot if necessary The height...

Page 15: ...lly inspect the air mixer and burner tube for foreign matter blocking the air inlet and flame holes HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION When the fireplace is installed at an elevation above 2000 feet you may n...

Page 16: ...nches of water Max 10 5 W C Min 5 0 W C Air Shutter 3 16 OPEN VRE3042ZMP Series Rating Variable 35 000 45 000 Btu Hr Gas Type Propane LP Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 10 W C Inlet Gas Pressure inch...

Page 17: ...RTH PRODUCTS at 1 800 655 2008 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS s web site at www IHP US com FIREPLACE HOOD HS3...

Page 18: ...e leads discon nected or improperly con nected 4 Thermopile is defective REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut ho...

Page 19: ...position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local propane LP or natural gas company 3 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page...

Page 20: ...ounts of embers and pan material OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces un wanted odors Fireplace shuts off in use Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combus tion Dark resi...

Page 21: ...periorFireplaces US com 127042 01A 21 PARTS MODELS VRE3036ZMN VRE3036ZMP VRE3042ZMN AND VRE3042ZMP 25 26 27 29 35 19 24 23 5 6 7 2 1 3 4 29 30 17 21 14 31 20 16 18 15 27 8 9 13 10 11 12 32 34 34 33 35...

Page 22: ...l 1 14390 Gas Valve Propane LP 1 15 117427 01 Log Set 1 117427 02 Log Set 1 16 097159 04 Piezo Ignitor 1 17 107741 03 Valve Bracket 1 18 14396 3 8 x 3 8 Brass Adapter 1 19 107940 01 Fireplace Top 1 10...

Page 23: ...www SuperiorFireplaces US com 127042 01A 23 PARTS MODELS VRE3036ZMN VRE3036ZMP VRE3042ZMN AND VRE3042ZMP 23 5 6 7 2 1 3 4 29 30 17 14 31 16 18 8 9 10 11 34...

Page 24: ...01 Refractory 36 Left White Herringbone 1 108164 02 Refractory 36 Left Red Herringbone 1 107812 01 Refractory 42 Left White 1 107812 02 Refractory 42 Left Red 1 108169 01 Refractory 42 Left White Herr...

Page 25: ...al 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 dam...

Page 26: ...IS WARRANTY Model located on product or identification tag ______________________________ Serial No located on product or identification tag ___________________________ Date Purchased ________________...

Page 27: ...www SuperiorFireplaces US com 127042 01A 27 NOTES...

Page 28: ...127042 01 Rev A 01 14 1508 Elm Hill Pike Suite 108 Nashville TN 37210 1 800 655 2008 www IHP US com P127042 01...

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