Superior Fireplaces VRT6036 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual Download Page 19

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 VRT6036

Page 1: ...ult causing property damage personal injury or loss of life 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 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instru...

Page 2: ...material on or near the appliance Never place any objects in the firebox or on logs Firebox front and screen becomes very hot when run ning firebox Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition Firebox will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow sur faces to cool before touching Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with firebox WARN...

Page 3: ... firebox 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 Firebox must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA70 latest edition Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 25 West 43rd Street 4th floor New York NY 10036 National Fire Protection Association ...

Page 4: ...0_NC 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 36 MODEL Figure 1 36 Model VRT6036 Picture may vary from actual firebox 30 1 2 29 30 11 1 8 54 1 2 7 7 8 7 36 45 1 8 35 16 97 16 50 365 16 7 3 8 111 8 3 3 4 4 7 8 36 HEARTH 1 1 4 20 1 4 Ref 35 1 4 19 22 1 2 ...

Page 5: ...RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 42 MODEL Figure 2 42 Model VRT6042 Picture may vary from actual firebox 4 7 8 54 1 2 7 7 8 7 36 5 16 50 42 51 1 8 32 3 8 3 3 4 30 5 16 8 3 4 13 3 5 16 9 7 16 30 11 1 8 42 HEARTH 1 1 4 23 Ref 41 3 8 26 3 8 21 3 4 ...

Page 6: ... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 50 MODEL Figure 3 50 Model VRT6050 Picture may vary from actual firebox 365 16 50 8 3 4 13 35 16 97 16 59 1 8 50 7 7 8 7 30 54 1 2 11 1 8 32 3 8 3 3 4 38 5 16 4 7 8 50 HEARTH 1 1 4 23 Ref 49 3 8 34 3 8 21 3 4 ...

Page 7: ...utdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vent free fireplace 39 000 Btu Hr Total 79 000 Btu Hr WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required volume of indoor combustion air is provided by the method described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 the International Fuel Gas Code or applicable local codes Readthefollowin...

Page 8: ...FuelGasCode orapplicablelocalcodes Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 12 12 VENTILATION 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 ...

Page 9: ...ES WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceil ing and adjoining wall INSTALLATION Carefully follow the instructions below This will ensure safe instal lation Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure 6 A Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combus tible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 6 Example The face o...

Page 10: ...ust follow the clearances shown in Figure 7 Follow these instructions to install the firebox in this manner 1 Frame in rough opening The firebox framing should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier Use dimensions and rough opening lay out in Figure 8 Adjust framing so that firebox flushes with finished wall surface If installing in a corner use dimensions in Figure 9 for rough opening 2 Instal...

Page 11: ...binet 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 wall to run gas line to firebox Make sure to l...

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: ... Fitting Connection Figure 19 Gas Line Installation Side Firebrick Finished Side Brick with Access Hole Outside of Fireplace Gas Line Conduit Insulation Gas Conduit Cover 1 2 Dowel Remove Knockout GAS LINE INSTALLATION CAUTION All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation is completed After ensuring that the gas valve is on apply soap and water solution to all conn...

Page 15: ...6 to 18 for a complete replacement parts list Use only parts supplied from the manufacturer Normally all parts should be ordered through your IHP distributor or dealer Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices at time of order When ordering repair parts always give the following information 1 The model number of the fireplace 2 The serial number of the fireplace 3 The part number 4 The descriptio...

Page 16: ...SuperiorFireplaces us com 901009 00_NC 16 PARTS VRT6036 VRT6042 AND VRT6050 MODELS 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 ...

Page 17: ...replace Top 42 1 Fireplace Top 50 1 9 J6997 Standoff 4 10 Fireplace Surround Assembly 1 11 J4362 Clearance Spacer 6 12 J5329 Fireplace Handle Bracket 4 13 J6900 Outside Air Cover Plate 2 14 J6934 Gas Conduit Cover 4 15 J4368 Conduit One 2 16 J4369 Conduit Two 2 17 Heat Shield Support 1 18 Firebox Top 1 19 J4342 Screen 36 2 J4341 Screen 42 2 J4340 Screen 50 2 20 J6928 Screen Rod 36 2 J4391 Screen R...

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 VRT6036 VRT6042 or VRT6050 Fir...

Page 19: ...atural 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 ...

Page 20: ...01009 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 901009 00 Rev NC 07 2019 1769 East Lawrence Street Russellville AL 35654 ...

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