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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Figure 1 - Vent Free VRL4543 Fireplace

2.  Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. 

Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP only).

3.  If you smell gas

• shut off gas supply
• 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

4.  This fireplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
5.  Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burning fireplace. Use only 

the logs provided with the fireplace. 

6.  Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermicu-

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

Do not add lava rock around base. Rock and debris could fall into 

the control area of fireplace.

7.  This fireplace is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear 

to smoke, turn off fireplace and call a qualified service person. 

 NOTE

: During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due 

to log curing and fireplace burning manufacturing residues. 

8.  To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning 

and Maintenance, 

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.

9.  Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner, or similar 

products, turn heater 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 

fireplace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff 

system. The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not enough fresh 

air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, 

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If fireplace keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, 

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.

11. Do not run fireplace

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

12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other 

objects.

13. Do not use fireplace if any part has been under water. Immediately 

call a qualified service technician to inspect the room fireplace 

and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control 

which has been under water. 

14. Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only 

a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace.

15. Operating fireplace above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause 

pilot outage.

16. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel 

tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity (propane/LP only). 

17. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.
18. The screen or any other part removed for servicing must be 

replaced prior to operating this heater.

1.  WARNING: This appliance is only for use with the type of gas 

indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convert-

ible for use with other gases. 

SAFETY

 Continued

Pebble Pan

Access Door

Top Spacers

Left Side

Right Side

Front

Nailing 

Flange

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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