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PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATION

This fi rebox is designed for use with approved 
ANSI Z21.11.2 decorative type unvented room 
heaters. (Physical size limitations apply. Refer 
to minimum fi rebox requirements supplied 
with log heater.) It requires no outside vent-
ing or chimney making installation easy and 
inexpensive.

LOCAL CODES

LOCATING FIREBOX

PLANNING

Plan where you will install the fi rebox. This will 
save time and money later when you install 
the fi rebox. Before installation, consider the 
following:
1. Where fi rebox will be located. Allow for 

wall and ceiling clearances 

(see Installa-

tion Clearances, Page 11).

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 

(Page 8).

Install and use fi rebox 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 

(latest edition). 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 fl oor

New York, NY 10036

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02169-7471

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHU-
SETTS  REQUIREMENTS

These appliances are approved for installa-
tion in the US state of Massachusetts if the 
following additional requirements are met:
• Un-vented Room Heaters shall be in-

stalled in accordance with 527 CMR 30.

•  Installation and repair must be done by 

a plumber or gas fi tter licensed in the 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

•  The fl exible 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 in-

stalled in bedrooms or bathrooms.

• A working smoke detector must be 

installed in the area where vent-free ap-
pliances are installed.

Seller of unvented propane or natural 
gas-fi red supplemental room heaters shall 
provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 
CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.

Summary of Contents for VRT4536

Page 1: ...ury death or property damage 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 appli...

Page 2: ...shock and carbon monoxide poisoning DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death WARNING Donotallowfans to blow directly into the firebox Avoidanydraftsthatalterburner flame patterns Ceiling fan...

Page 3: ...ing 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 and furni...

Page 4: ...uel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code latest edition Firebox must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition Available from...

Page 5: ...UCT SPECIFICATIONS 36 MODELS Figure 1 36 Models VRT4536WS and VRT4536WH Picture may vary from actual fireplace 30 1 2 29 30 11 1 8 54 1 2 7 7 8 7 36 45 1 8 33 8 91 2 50 363 8 7 3 8 111 8 3 3 4 4 7 8 3...

Page 6: ...CIFICATIONS Continued 42 MODELS Figure 2 42 Models VRT4542WS and VRT4542WH Picture may vary from actual fireplace 4 7 8 54 1 2 7 7 8 7 36 3 8 50 42 51 1 8 32 3 8 3 3 4 30 3 8 8 3 4 13 3 3 8 9 1 2 30 1...

Page 7: ...PECIFICATIONS Continued 50 MODELS Figure 3 50 Models VRT4550WS and VRT4550WH Picture may vary from actual fireplace 363 8 50 8 3 4 13 33 8 91 2 59 1 8 50 7 7 8 7 30 54 1 2 11 1 8 32 3 8 3 3 4 38 3 8 4...

Page 8: ...termine if the space is confined or unconfined Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATIO...

Page 9: ...he space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used _______ Btu Hr maximum the space can support _______ Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 63 360 Btu Hr maximum the space can support...

Page 10: ...d ser vice person must install firebox Follow all local codes CAUTION Log heaters in stalled in this firebox create warmaircurrents Thesecurrents move heat to wall surfaces next to firebox Installing...

Page 11: ...ustible material and protrudes 3 1 2 from the wall This com bustible material must be 4 from the side of the fireplace cabinet see Figure 4 B Clearances from the top of the firebox opening to the ceil...

Page 12: ...ions in Figure 9 for rough opening 2 Install gas piping to firebox location See Gas Line Installation on Page 16 and Con necting to Gas Supply in log set owner s manual WARNING Do not allow any combus...

Page 13: ...t mantel against a wall in your home The firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed directly on the floor Mantels may be avail able from your retailer or custom built for your home 1 Assemble cabinet...

Page 14: ...NEL PANEL RIGHT BRICK REAR BRICK PANEL BOTTOM BRICK PANEL ASH PANEL UPPER CORNER BRACKET 2x 3 Install rear refractory panel This panel has a top and bottom To determine which is which match up the pat...

Page 15: ...of fireplace and pull out insula tion from gas line conduit sleeve Save insulation for reuse Replace screws 3 Run a 1 2 black iron gas line into fireplace through the rear at gas line conduit sleeve...

Page 16: ...If you wish to install an unvented vent free gas log set only unvented gas log sets which have been found to comply with the standard for unvented room heaters ANSI Z21 11 2 are to be installed in thi...

Page 17: ...Outside Air Kit Collar Hood 3 Flex for Floor Venting Cat No F1094 Model AK4B 50 piece Bulk Outside Air Kit Collar Only Kit OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT FOR SIDEWALL INSTALLATION Cat No F1091 Model AK4 4 A...

Page 18: ...10 11 13 14 15 16 14 3 22 20 21 20 1 19 5 14 15 16 13 12 11 9 7 6 8 17 2 12 18 4 Cat No Model Interior F0277 VRT4536WS White Stack F0278 VRT4536WH White Herr F0279 VRT4542WS White Stack F0280 VRT4542...

Page 19: ...irebox Top 1 20 J4342 Screen 36 2 J4341 Screen 42 2 J4340 Screen 50 2 F3235 Screen 36 Stainless 2 F3236 Screen 42 Stainless 2 F3237 Screen 50 Stainless 2 21 J6928 Screen Rod 36 2 J4391 Screen Rod 42 2...

Page 20: ...Picture may vary from actual 1 2 5 3 4 6 6 IMPORTANT Installation of brick panels should be done after the fireplace is placed in a permanent location WARNING LIFTING HAZARD SINGLE PERSON LIFT COULD C...

Page 21: ...tural White 1 Right Stacked 42 Natural White 1 Right Herringbone 42 Natural White 1 Right Stacked 50 Natural White 1 Right Herringbone 50 Natural White 1 4 Left Stacked 36 Natural White 1 Left Herring...

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Page 23: ...ural 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 re hazard c dam...

Page 24: ...istributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2014 Innovative Hearth Products P N 126700 01 Rev B 01 2017 1508 Elm Hill Pike Suite 108 Nashville TN 37210 SuperiorFireplaces US com Record...

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