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REFRACTORY PANEL INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT: Installation of brick should be done after 

the fireplace is placed in a permanent location.

1.  Remove screen assemblies and all hardware components out of 

the firebox. The bottom panel is preinstalled in the firebox. Make 

sure the bottom refractory panels is centered in the firebox and 

flush with the front of the fireplace. 

2.  Place cardboard on top of bottom refractory panel as a protection 

to prevent shipping and scratching during installation of the other 

panels.

3.  Install rear refractory panel. This panel has a top and bottom. To 

determine which is which, match up the pattern on the rear panel 

with the left and right sides before installing the rear panel. Make 

sure panel is center before continuing.

4.  Install the right and left refractory panels with the gas line knock-

outs orientated down toward the bottom refractory. Align the left 

and right panels with the rear panel so the grout lines line up. 

5.  Install the upper corner brackets and tighten set screws

 (

Figure 

13

).

INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD AND SCREENS

1.  Attach hood to firebox using screws provided 

(see 

Figure 14

).

1.  Slide round end of screen rod into rings at top of screen. Attach one 

push-on nut to end of rod before attaching last ring of screen.

2.  Insert the round end screen rod into hole on the  left and right side 

of smoke shelf

 (

Figure 15

).

3.  Mount flat end of screen rod with #10 x 5/8" to center of smoke 

shelf.

4.  Install other screen rod in same manner.

INSTALLATION  

Continued

Figure 14 - Screw and Hood Placement 

Screws

Figure 15 - Installing Fireplace Screen

Rating 

Plate

Hole for Screen 

Rod

Leading 

Bricks

Figure 13 - Installing Refractory Panels

LEFT BRICK

PANEL

PANEL

RIGHT BRICK

REAR BRICK

PANEL

BOTTOM

BRICK PANEL

ASH PANEL

UPPER CORNER

BRACKET (2x)

Summary of Contents for VRE4500

Page 1: ...N 127029 01 REV F 01 2019 Report No F09 130 PFS US C 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 n...

Page 2: ...ck which is known totheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer andCarbon Monoxide which is known to the State of California tocausebirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm For more information go to www P65Warnings...

Page 3: ...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 Insta...

Page 4: ...F 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 36 MODELS Figure 1 36 Models VRE4536RS VRE4536WS VRE4536RH and VRE4536WH 20 1 4 Ref 1 1 4 22 1 2 19 36 HEARTH 29 30 1 2 30 36 54 1 2 11 1 8 45 1 8 36 3 8 35 1 4 9 1 2 3 3 8...

Page 5: ...RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS continued 42 MODELS Figure 2 42 Models VRE4542RS VRE4542WS VRE4542RH and VRE4542WH 42 HEARTH 21 3 4 8 3 4 3 3 8 9 1 2 26 3 8 41 3 8 4 7 8 1 1 4 3 3 4 32 3 8 36 3 8 11 1 8 7 7 8 5...

Page 6: ...6 Figure 3 50 Models VRE4550RS VRE4550WS VRE4550RH and VRE4550WH 21 3 4 8 3 4 9 1 2 3 3 8 13 50 50 7 30 34 3 8 38 3 8 4 7 8 49 3 8 36 3 8 59 1 8 54 1 2 11 1 8 3 3 4 32 3 8 7 7 8 23 Ref 50 HEARTH PRODU...

Page 7: ...x Location Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA54 allows two meth ods for determining whether the space in which the heater is being installed is confined or uncon...

Page 8: ...ned space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces se...

Page 9: ...ottom of your firebox except where standoff spacers are integrally attached If standoff spacers are attached to your firebox these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials Use...

Page 10: ...ational product standard Fol low all minimum clearances shown in this manual NOTICE Ifyourinstallationdoesnotmeettheminimum clearances shown you must do one of the following raise the mantel to an acc...

Page 11: ...es This firebox may be installed using a cabinet mantel against a wall in your home The firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed directly on the floor Mantels may be available from your retailer or...

Page 12: ...he right and left refractory panels with the gas line knock outs orientated down toward the bottom refractory Align the left and right panels with the rear panel so the grout lines line up 5 Install t...

Page 13: ...l furnace cement Install the gas appliance or cap off gas line if desired A gas line or gas log lighter may be installed for the purpose of installing a vent free decorative gas appliance incorporatin...

Page 14: ...1 20 1 19 5 14 15 16 13 12 11 9 7 6 8 17 2 12 18 4 PARTS MODEL NO CAT NO INTERIOR VRE4536WS F0474 White Stacked VRE4536WH F0476 White Herringbone VRE4542WS F0478 White Stacked VRE4542WH F0480 White He...

Page 15: ...EPLACE 36 1 RP110454 02 TOP FIREPLACE 42 1 RP110454 01 TOP FIREPLACE 50 1 9 J6997 SPACER FIREPLACE TOP 42MC 4 10 FIREPLACE SURROUND ASSEMBLY 1 11 J4362 SPACER CLEARANCE 36 42 50 6 12 J5329 BRACKET F P...

Page 16: ...itute materials not approved by IHP Use of non approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards 1 2 5 3 4 6 6 IMPORTANT Installation of brick panels should be done after the fireplace...

Page 17: ...ORY HEARTH 36 STD WHITE 1 REFRACTORY HEARTH 42 STK WHITE 1 REFRACTORY HEARTH 50 STK WHITE 1 3 REFRACTORY RIGHT 36 STK WHITE 1 REFRACTORY RIGHT 36 HER WHITE 1 REFRACTORY RT 42 STK WHITE 1 REFRACTORY RT...

Page 18: ...ler Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices at time of order When ordering repair parts always give the following information 1 The model number of the fireplace 2 The serial number of the fireplac...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...ributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2014 Innovative Hearth Products P N 127029 01 Rev F 01 2019 1769 East Lawrence Street Russellville AL 35654 SuperiorFireplaces us com Record the...

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