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Installation and Operation Instructions

Unvented (Vent-Free) Universal Firebox
With Refractory Panels

P/N 126700-01   REV. C   06/2021

Models

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

 WARNING: Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative type unvented room heater for 

the minimum fireplace size requirement.
DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX, UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM 

DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION.

       WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, 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 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

Report No. F09-130

VRT4536WS
VRT4536WH

VRT4542WS
VRT4542WH

VRT4550WS
VRT4550WH

P126700-01

      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 VRT4536WH

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: ...ANSI Z21 11 2 decorative type un vented room heater WARNING Anychangetothisfire box or its controls can be dangerous DANGER Carbon monoxide poi soning may lead to death WARNING Do not use a blower ins...

Page 3: ...te clearances around air openings 11 Use only the provided hood See Parts Page 19 Due to high temperatures the ap pliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not...

Page 4: ...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 COMMONWEALTH...

Page 5: ...T 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 3 4 7 7 8 7 36 45 1 4 33 8 91 2 50 1 8 363 8 7 3 8 111 8 3 3 4 4 7 8...

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

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

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: ...u Hr the 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...

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: ...eplace cabinet see Figure 4 B Clearances from the top of the firebox opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 C When firebox is installed on carpeting tile other than ceramic or other combust...

Page 12: ...s 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 combustib...

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: ...vary from actual 1 2 5 3 4 6 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 WARNING REFRACTORY PANELS LIFTING HAZARD SINGLE PERSON LIFT COULD CAUSE INJURY USE ASSISTANCE WHEN MOVING OR LIFTING IMPORTANT Installation of refractor...

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 fire hazard c d...

Page 24: ...istributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2021 Innovative Hearth Products P N 126700 01 Rev C 06 2021 1769 East Lawrence Street Russellville AL 35654 SuperiorFireplaces us com Record...

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