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SAFETY  

Continued

1.  Do not use this firebox as a wood burning fireplace. Use only 

decorative unvented room heaters (log sets).

2.  Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite 

or rock wool. Using these added items can cause sooting.

3.  Use only the provided hood. See Parts, 

Page 15

.

4.  Vent-free gas log heaters installed in these  fireboxes require 

fresh air ventilation to run properly. See Air for Combustion and 

Ventilation, 

Page 7

.

5.  Do not run vent-free heaters installed in these fireboxes

• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
• under dusty conditions

6.  Do not use this firebox to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
7.  Turn unit off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service 

person should service and repair firebox.

8.  Operating vent-free heaters installed in these fireboxes above 

elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.

9.  Do not use the firebox if it has been under water.
10. 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 and furniture.

11. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

LOCAL CODES

Install and use firebox with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence 

of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code 

ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*; National Fuel Gas Code; Natural Gas and 

Propane Installation Code, as applicable. Firebox must be electrically 

grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 

70 (latest edition).
*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

25 West 43rd Street, 4th floor

New York, NY 10036

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02169-7471

PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATION

This firebox is designed for use with approved ANSI Z21.11.2 deco-

rative type unvented room heaters. (Physical size limitations apply. 

Refer to minimum firebox requirements supplied with log heater.) 

It requires no outside venting or chimney making installation easy 

and inexpensive.

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 fitter 

licensed in 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 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 unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental room 

heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon 
sale of the unit.

LOCATING FIREBOX

PLANNING

Plan where you will install the firebox. This will save time and money 

later when you install the firebox. Before installation, consider the 
following:
1.  Where firebox will be located. Allow for wall and ceiling clearances 

(see Installation Clearances, 

Page 9

).

2.  Everything needed to complete installation.
3.  These models CANNOT be installed in a bedroom unless maximum 

Btu rating of installed vent-free log set is less than 10,000 Btu/hr.

4.  Proper air for combustion and ventilation 

(

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).

OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
Must conform to one of the following conditions:

•  With walls on all sides, but with no overhead cover;
•  Within a partial enclosure which includes an overhead cover and 

no more than two side walls. These side walls may be parallel, 

as in breezeway or at right angles to each side; or

•  Within a partial enclosure which includes an overhead cover 

and three sidewalls, as long as 30% or more of the horizontal 

periphery of the enclosure is permanently open.

 

WARNING: Vent-free products are prohibited for 

bedroom and bathroom installation in the Common-

wealth of Massachusetts.

Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a fireplace in which 

an unvented room heater is installed.

Installation and repair should be done by a qualified 

service person. The appliance should be inspected 

before use and at least annually by a professional 

service person. More frequent cleaning may be re-

quired due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding 

material, etc. It is imperative that control compart-

ments, burners and circulating air passageways of 

the appliance be kept clean.

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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