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Printed in U.S.A. © 2013  Innovative Hearth Products

P/N 900223-00, Rev. C  02/2018

Innovative Hearth Products

1769 East Lawrence Street • Russellville, AL 35654

Innovative Hearth Products

Superior

®

 Brand Gas Fireplaces, Stoves and Inserts

20 Year Limited Warranty

THE WARRANTY

Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior

®

 Brand gas fireplace, Stove or Insert ("Product") to be free from defects in materials 

and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The product body, firebox and barrier carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited Warranty 

against thermal breakage only. After installation, if covered components manufactured by IHP are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the 20 Year 

Limited Warranty period and while the Product remains at the site of the original installation, IHP will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components. If repair or 

replacement is not commercially practical, IHP will, at its option, refund the purchase price or wholesale price of the IHP product, whichever is applicable. IHP will also 

pay IHP prevailing labor rates, as determined in its sole discretion, incurred in repairing or replacing such components for up to five years. THERE ARE EXCLUSIONS AND 

LIMITATIONS to this 20 Year Limited Warranty as described herein.

COVERAGE COMMENCEMENT DATE

Warranty coverage begins on the date of purchase. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six 

months after the sale of the Product by an independent IHP dealer/distributor, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following 

the date of product shipment from IHP, regardless of the installation or occupancy date.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This 20 Year Limited Warranty applies only if the Product is installed in the United States or Canada and only if operated and maintained in accordance with the printed 

instructions accompanying the Product and in compliance with all applicable installation and building codes and good trade practices.

This warranty is non-transferable and extends to the original owner only. The Product must be purchased through a listed supplier of IHP and proof of purchase must be 

provided. The product body, firebox and barrier carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty from the date of installation. Vent components, trim components and paint are excluded 

from this 20 Year Limited Warranty. The following do not carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty but are warranted as follows:

Burner

 – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation

Gas components

 – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation

Gaskets

 – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation

Logs

 – Replacement for one year from the date of installation against thermal breakage only

Optional blowers & remote controls

 – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation

Optional glass doors 

– Repair or replacement for 90 days from the date of installation

Tempered glass

 - Replacement for one year from the date of installation

Labor coverage

 – Prevailing IHP labor rates apply for the warranty period of the component

Parts not otherwise listed carry a 90 day warranty from the date of installation.

Whenever practicable, IHP will provide replacement parts, if available, for a period of 10 years from the last date of manufacture of the Product.

IHP will not be responsible for: (a) damages caused by normal wear and tear, accident, riot, fire, flood or acts of God; (b) damages caused by abuse, negligence, misuse, or 

unauthorized alteration or repair of the Product affecting its stability or performance (The Product must be subjected to normal use. The Product is designed 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 faulty installation or application of the Product.

IHP is not responsible for inadequate fireplace system draft caused by air conditioning and heating systems, mechanical ventilation systems, or general construction condi-

tions which may generate negative pressure in the room in which the appliance is installed. Additionally IHP assumes no responsibility for drafting conditions caused by 

venting configurations, adjoining trees or buildings, adverse wind conditions or unusual environmental factors and conditions that affect the operation of the unit.

This 20 Year Limited Warranty covers only parts and labor as provided herein. In no case shall IHP be responsible for materials, components or construction, which are not 

manufactured or supplied by IHP or for the labor necessary to install, repair or remove such materials, components or construction. Additional utility bills incurred due to 

any malfunction or defect in equipment are not covered by this warranty. All replacement or repair components will be shipped F.O.B. from the nearest stocking IHP factory.

LIMITATION ON LIABILITY

It is expressly agreed and understood that IHP’s sole obligation and the purchaser’s exclusive remedy under this warranty, under any other warranty, expressed or implied, 

or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as specified herein.

In no event shall IHP be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the Product, whether such damage occurs or is discovered before or 

after repair or replacement, and whether such damage is caused by IHP’s negligence. IHP has not made and does not make any representation or warranty of fitness for a 

particular use or purpose, and there is no implied condition of fitness for a particular use or purpose.

IHP makes no expressed warranties except as stated in this 20 Year Limited Warranty. The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the duration of this expressed warranty.

No one is authorized to change this 20 Year Limited Warranty or to create for IHP any other obligation or liability in connection with the Product. Some states and provinces 

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. The provisions of this 20 Year 

Limited Warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from any statutory warranties and other rights and remedies provided by law.

INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST WARRANTY

IHP reserves the right to investigate any and all claims against this 20 Year Limited Warranty and to decide, in its sole discretion, upon the method of settlement.

To receive the benefits and advantages described in this 20 Year Limited Warranty, the appliance must be installed and repaired by a licensed contractor approved by IHP.

Contact IHP at the address provided herein to obtain a listing of approved dealers/distributors.

 IHP shall in no event be responsible for any warranty work done by a 

contractor that is not approved without first obtaining IHP's prior written consent.

 

HOW TO REGISTER A CLAIM AGAINST WARRANTY

In order for any claim under this warranty to be valid, you must contact the IHP dealer/distributor from which you purchased the product. If you cannot locate the dealer/

distributor, then you must notify IHP in writing. IHP must be notified of the claimed defect in writing within 90 days of the date of failure. Notices should be directed to the 

IHP Warranty Department at 1769 East Lawrence Street; Russellville, AL 35654 or visit our website at WWW.SUPERIORFIREPLACES.US.COM.

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Summary of Contents for VRL4543

Page 1: ...installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on Page 7 of this manual WARNING If the information in this manua...

Page 2: ...trying to assemble operate or ser vicethisheater Improperuseofthisheatercancause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning Aftermarket Completion...

Page 3: ...bustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance Fireplaces become very hot when running firepla...

Page 4: ...off If heated the vapors from these prod ucts may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 10 This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly This...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...te of a structure is known the Known Air Infiltration Rate Method may be used Follow The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 to use this method to determine if the space is confined or unconfin...

Page 7: ...ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors C Install a lower Btu Hr fireplace if lower Btu Hr siz...

Page 8: ...ealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace WARNING This appliance is equipped for either natural gas or propane LP gas but not both Gas type is indicated on the rating plate Field conv...

Page 9: ...16 5 2 E 14 A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 Wall Supplied firebox hood must be used at all times Note All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace hood opening to bottom of mantel shelf Noncombustible mat...

Page 10: ...7 1 2 29 5 8 29 5 8 16 3 8 7 1 8 1 7 8 8 1 4 44 1 8 1 1 55 1 8 52 47 16 1 2 11 3 4 8 1 4 5 8 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 8 VRL4543 Series Dimensions Electrical Outlet Gas Line Access Gas Line Access...

Page 11: ...e LP gas equipment shutoff valve test gauge connection sediment trap optional tee joint pipe wrench approved flexible gas line with gas connector if allowed by local codes not provided An equipment sh...

Page 12: ...diment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into fireplace gas controls If sediment trap is not installed or is...

Page 13: ...he gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its eq...

Page 14: ...a guide screw the rear panel to the fireplace as shown in Figure 16 INSTALLING HOOD 1 Loosen screws at top of face opening and slide hood through screws as shown in Figure 17 2 Tighten screws securing...

Page 15: ...ont of the fireplace unscrew 4 corner brackets from the firebox top See Figure 21 2 Remove 2 side walls and then the rear wall Discard rear wall 3 Replace 2 side walls and reinstall the corner bracket...

Page 16: ...ner shuts OFF Figure 26 Gas Module Right Side Figure 27 Gas Module Left Side Remote Control Feature The module has a built in remote control receiver that allows the user to program the remote transmi...

Page 17: ...supplied with the unit into the battery compart ment It is recommended that ALKALINE batteries always be used for this product Be sure the batteries are installed with the and ends facing the correct...

Page 18: ...tory default or degrees C Press the UP and DOWN Buttons simultaneously to change between degrees F and C SET TEMP While in THERMOSTAT mode press the UP or DOWN Button to change the SET TEMP 45 90 deg...

Page 19: ...Flame A setting number will flash in the FLAME Zone REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Continued LIGHT ADJUSTMENT Transmits a light setting command to the control module to adjust the light output level Availa...

Page 20: ...rt of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance requires 120V electricity for normal operation Control module should be plugged into electr...

Page 21: ...ave heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recommend using com...

Page 22: ...the fireplace running Some burner flame holes may become blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off fireplace and let cool Remove blockage Blocked burner flame holes will create so...

Page 23: ...ot Main HI LO DC Motor Drive Light Module Black Black Brown Red Orange Orange To Ground Igniter Sensor PILOT BATTERY PACK WIRING DIAGRAM Black Blk White SIZE AA SIZE AA SIZE AA SIZE AA Blk Brown Yello...

Page 24: ...ontact local propane LP gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Main tenance Page 21 or replace ODS pilot assembly 4 Replace gas regulator 1 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 2 Cl...

Page 25: ...cting while cooling 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Damaged burner REMEDY 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance Page 21 1 Refer to Air for Com...

Page 26: ...LP only 3 Gas leak See Warning statement above 1 Not enough fresh air is available 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above 2 Control valve or gas co...

Page 27: ...4 15 16 17 18 19 20 24 21 5 22 23 6 2 1 13 10 9 12 Cat No Description F1186 VRL4543ZEN F1187 VRL4543ZEP WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only p...

Page 28: ...tery Backup 1 20 J6205 Battery Backup 1 21 J6833 Connector 3 8 Tube x 3 8 MPT 1 22 J8033 Valve NG 1 J8040 Valve LP 1 23 J7939 Control Module Skytech AF4000MOD 1 24 J6868 Switch Rocker ON OFF Remote 1...

Page 29: ...S VRL4543ZEN VRL4543ZEP 1 4 6 2 8 9 7 5 3 5 11 12 13 14 10 7 8 WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heat...

Page 30: ...essory part kit s can result in poor performance and safety hazards CAT NO MODEL DESCRIPTION KIT LINEAR DECORATIVE SURROUND KITS Not Shown F4216 DS BLK 43 Decorative Surround for 43 Linear Fireplace B...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...your local distributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2013 Innovative Hearth Products P N 126861 01 Rev P 01 2020 1769 East Lawrence Street Russellville AL 35654 SuperiorFireplaces us...

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