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 WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result 

causing property damage, personal injury or death.

—  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.
•  Leave the building immediately
•  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.

PFS

®

US

Installation and Operation Instructions

Outdoor Vent-Free Firebox

(Box only, Mosaic Masonry Brick Liner Required)

Models

VRE6036

VRE6042

VRE6050

P901010-00

P/N 901010-00 Rev.  NC  07/2019

Report No. F09-130

SAVE THIS BOOK

This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also 

contains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed. Keep 

it with your other important papers.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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

property damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or 

additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

This fireplace is approved for use on an outdoor application provided that a certified gas log set approved 

under the ANSI Z21.97 standard with a maximum input rate of 40,000 BTU's is used. 

An IHP hood must be 

installed when using a vent-free log heater (see Parts, page 17).

DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX, UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMEN-

SIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION.

   WARNING: FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED, GAS-FIRED UNVENTED DECORATIVE ROOM HEATER NOT TO 

EXCEED 40,000 BTU/H.
DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.

Summary of Contents for VRE6000

Page 1: ...le In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance it also contains information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed Keep it with your other important papers INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance...

Page 2: ...RNING Anychangetothisfireboxoritscontrols can be dangerous WARNING 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 cause sooting WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat ex changer insert or other accessory not approved for use with this firebox Due to hi...

Page 3: ...ive 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 Heat...

Page 4: ...places us com 901010 00_NC 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 36 MODELS Figure 1 VRE6036 36 HEARTH 29 30 1 2 30 36 54 1 2 11 1 8 45 1 8 36 3 8 35 1 4 22 1 2 9 1 2 3 3 8 7 3 8 11 1 8 20 1 4 Ref 1 1 4 19 50 3 3 4 4 7 8 7 7 8 7 ...

Page 5: ...s us com 901010 00_NC 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 42 MODELS Figure 2 VRE6042 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 51 1 8 7 42 13 50 54 1 2 30 3 8 30 23 Ref ...

Page 6: ...s us com 901010 00_NC 6 Figure 3 VRE6050 21 3 4 1 1 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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 50 MODELS ...

Page 7: ...l fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 8 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to Determining Fresh Air Flow For Firebox Location Confined and Unconfined Space TheNational Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 allows two meth ods for determining whether the space in which the heater is being installed is confined or unconfined The standard method defines a conf...

Page 8: ...N AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined 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 see options 1 and 2 Figure 4 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 4 Follow the N...

Page 9: ...bottom 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 the dimensions shown for rough opening to create the easiest installation Use dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation see Built In Firebox Installation page 10 INSTALLA...

Page 10: ...nal 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 acceptable height remove the mantel BUILT IN FIREBOX INSTALLATION Built in installation of this firebox involves installing firebox into a framed in enclosure This makes the front of firebox flush with wall ...

Page 11: ...odes 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 custom built for your home 1 Assemble cabinet mantel as instructed 2 Install gas piping to firebox location See Gas Line Installation on page 14 You may have to cut an access hole in the floor or w...

Page 12: ...th and Leading Brick panels Hearth Panel Side leading brick Panel 3 Install the left and right firebrick walls There is a bracket with 2 tabs on the bottom of each firebrick wall Angle the wall into the fireplace opening and into the slots on the side of the hearth Fig ure 14 then tilt the top of the panel toward the firebox surround Figure 14 Slots for Firebrick Walls Figure 15 Installing Side an...

Page 13: ...e smaller opening is downward and over a moist towel to avoid spilling Place a wet towel over the bucket making sure it is directly on the surface of grout mixture This will keep the mixture moist and it will not dry out before use 5 Grout all joints where two firebrick walls come together 6 Using a trowel remove excess grout mixture by moving trowel in the direction of the joint Grout mixture in ...

Page 14: ...urnace 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 incorporating an automatic shutoff device and complying with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces ANSI Z21 60 or American Gas As sociationdraftrequirementsforGasFiredLogLi...

Page 15: ...tor or dealer Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices at time of order CAT NO MODEL DESCRIPTION OPTIONAL AIR KITS F1091 AK4F Outside Air Kit For Floor Installation F1094 AK4 Outside Air Kit For Sidewall Installation ACCESSORIES Purchase this accessory thru your IHP distributor or dealer When ordering repair parts always give the following information 1 The model number of the fireplace 2 The se...

Page 16: ...SuperiorFireplaces us com 901010 00_NC 16 11 10 11 13 14 15 16 14 3 20 20 21 1 19 5 14 15 16 13 12 11 9 7 6 8 17 2 12 18 4 PARTS 36 42 AND 50 MODELS ...

Page 17: ...6 12 J5329 BRACKET F P HANDLE 4 13 J6900 PLATE OUTSDE AIR COVER 36E44 6 2 14 J6934 COVER GAS CONDUIT PLATE 36E 4 15 J4368 GAS CONDUIT ONE 2 16 J4369 GAS CONDUIT TWO 2 17 HEAT SHIELD SUPPORT 1 18 FIREBOX TOP 1 19 J5307 SCREEN STAINLESS 29 312 HX 23 2 J5306 SCREEN STAINLESS 29 312 HX 30 2 J5305 SCREEN STAINLESS 29 312 HX 26 2 20 J5310 ROD SCREEN FORMED S S JM36 2 J5309 ROD SCREEN FORMED S S JM50 2 J...

Page 18: ...it F0350 Mosaic50M2 Red Full Stacked F0351 Mosaic50M4 Red Split Stacked F0352 Mosaic50M2 Ivory Full Stacked F0353 Mosaic50M4 Ivory Split Stacked F0354 Mosaic50M3 Red Herr Full F0355 Mosaic50M5 Red Herr Split F0356 Mosaic50M3 Ivory Herr Full F0357 Mosaic50M5 Ivory Herr Split PARTS MOSAIC MASONRY BRICK KITS A Mosaic Masonry brick panel kit is required for use with your VRE6036 VRE6042 or VRE6050 Fir...

Page 19: ...gned to burn either 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 c damages caused by failing to provide proper maintenance and service in accordance with the instructions provided with the Product d damages repairs or inefficiency resulting from...

Page 20: ...ealer name P901010 00 Innovative Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in design materials specifications prices and also to discontinue colors styles and products Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2019 Innovative Hearth Products LLC P N 901010 00 Rev NC 07 2019 1769 East Lawrence Street Russellville AL 35654 ...

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