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Installation and Operation Instructions

Superior™ DRT2000 and DRC2000 

Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces

P/N 900004-00   Rev. C   04/2014

Ce manuel est disponible en francais, simplement  

en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900004-02.

PFS

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US

C

Models
DRT2033xxx *
DRC2033xxx *

DRT2035xxx *
DRC2035xxx *

DRT2040xxx *
DRC2040xxx *

DRT2045xxx *
DRC2045xxx *

P900004-00

* “xxx” indicates unique model identifiers. This manual covers all Superior™ 

DRT2000 and DRC2000 models.

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

Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l’appareil.
Consommateur : Conservez cette notice pour consultation ultérieure.

A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns 

from the hot viewing glass is provided with this 

appliance and shall be installed.

Une barrière conçue pour réduire le risque de brûlure 

par le hublot chaude est fournie avec l’appareil et doit 

être installé.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home (USA only) or mobile 

home, where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the 

rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.

WARNING AVERTISSEMENT AVISO

HOT GLASS

 WILL 

CAUSE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH

 GLASS 

UNTIL COOLED.

NEVER ALLOW

 CHILDREN 

TO TOUCH GLASS.

UNE SURFACE VITRÉE CHAUDE

 PEUT 

CAUSER DES BRÛLURES.

LAISSER REFROIDIR

 LA SURFACE VITRÉE 

AVANT D’Y TOUCHER.

NE PERMETTEZ JAMAIS

 À UN ENFANT DE 

TOUCHER LA SURFACE VITRÉE.

EL VIDRIO CALIENTE 

CAUSARÁ QUEMADURAS.

USTED DEBE 

NUNCA TOCAR 

EL VIDRIO CALIENTE.

LOS NIÑOS DEBEN 

NUNCA 

TOCAR EL VIDRIO.

WARNING: If the information in these 

instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or 

explosion may result causing property damage, 

personal injury or death.

AVERTISSEMENT : Assurez-vous de bien suivre les 

instructions données dans cette notice pour réduire au 

minimum le risque d’incindie ou d’explosion ou pour éviter 

tout dommage matériel, toute blessure ou la mort.

 

 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: 

s

 Do not try to light any appliance. 

s

 Do not touch any electrical switch; do not 

use any phone in your building. 

s

 Immediately call your gas supplier from 

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas 

supplier’s instructions. 

s

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.

 

 Ne pas entreposer ni utilizer d’essence ni d’autres 

vapeurs  ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage 

de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.

 

 QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ : 

s

 Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareil.

s

Ne touchez à aucan interrupteur. Ne pas vous 

servir des téléphones se trouvant dans le bâtiment 

où vous trouvez.

s

Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de 

gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du 

fournisseur.

s

Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz, 

appelez le service des incindies.

 

L’installation et l’entretien doivent être assurés par un 

installateur ou un service d’entretien qualifié ou par le 

fournisseur de gaz.

Summary of Contents for DRC2033

Page 1: ...HER LA SURFACE VITR E EL VIDRIO CALIENTE CAUSAR QUEMADURAS USTED DEBE NUNCA TOCAR EL VIDRIO CALIENTE LOS NI OS DEBEN NUNCA TOCAR EL VIDRIO WARNING If the information in these instructions is not follo...

Page 2: ...ca s Mantengaalosni osalejadosde lachimeneaenfuncionamiento Superviseenformacercanaalos ni osencualquiercuartodondehaya unachimeneafuncionandopara impedirelcontactoconelvidrio s Mantenga la ropa mobil...

Page 3: ...tion 7 Installation Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 9 Cold Climate Insulation 9 Manufactured Home Requirements 10 Location 10 Vent Termination Clearances 11 Minimum Clearances to Co...

Page 4: ...gate to keep toddlers young children and other at risk individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces Les jeunes enfants devraient tre surveill s troitement lorsqu ils se trouvent dans la m me...

Page 5: ...to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier AVERTISSEMENT Une installation un r glage une modification une r paration ou u...

Page 6: ...ides produisant des vapeur inflammables loin de l appareil NOTE s If the barrier becomes damaged the barrier shall be replaced with the manufacturer s barrier for this appliance s These fireplaces are...

Page 7: ...ace be kept clean Remarqu L installation et la r paration devrait tre confi es un technicien qualifi L appareil devrait faire l objet d une inspection par un technicien professionnel avant d tre utili...

Page 8: ...Propane 11 0 WC 2 74 kPa 13 0 WC 3 23 kPa Table 4 Manifold Gas Supply Pressure Fuel Pressure Natural Gas 3 5 WC 0 87 kPa Propane 10 0 WC 2 49 kPa Test gauge connections are provided on the front of th...

Page 9: ...nce with Massachusetts Rules and Regulations 248 C M R s Installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gas fitter licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts s The flexible gas line connector...

Page 10: ...oning ducting These direct vent fireplaces are uniquely suited for installations requiring a utility shelf positioned directly above the fireplace Utility shelves like these are commonly used for loca...

Page 11: ...0 3 m 6 12 to 7 12 1 25 ft 0 38 m 7 12 to 8 12 1 5 ft 0 46 m 8 12 to 9 12 2 0 ft 0 61 m 9 12 to 10 12 2 5 ft 0 76 m 10 12 to 11 12 3 25 ft 0 99 m 11 12 to 12 12 4 0 ft 1 22 m 12 12 to 14 12 5 0 ft 1...

Page 12: ...o inside corner 6 152 mm minimum 6 152 mm minimum H Clearance to each inside of center line extended above meter regulator assembly 36 910 mm within a height of 15 ft above the meter regulator assembl...

Page 13: ...width and depth of the unit The fireplace may be located on or near conventional construction materials However if installed on combustible materials such as carpeting vinyl tile or other combustible...

Page 14: ...ength 3 1 2 89 mm 12 305 10 254 8 203 6 152 4 102 2 51 in mm 8 203 10 254 12 305 14 356 16 406 18 457 Hood Fireplace Mantel depth Wall Finishes Surrounds Mantels NOTE Combustible wall finish materials...

Page 15: ...36 13 Verify Proper Fireplace Operation Page 37 Finishing 14 Optional Install the Firebox Liners Page 51 15 Traditional Fireplaces Install the Logs Volcanic Stone and Glowing Embers Page 52 16 Contem...

Page 16: ...ng Specifications Corner Installation with Horizontal Termination Model A B C D E F G B A C Inches millimeters D E Back wall of chase enclosure including finishing materials 7 178 DRC T2033 33 3 4 857...

Page 17: ...gulator to the area where the appliance is to be installed per requirements outlined in the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 latest edition USA or CAN CGA B149 1 latest edition Canada The gas supply lin...

Page 18: ...ay be in direct contact with the nailing flanges and may be located within 1 2 of screw heads and the firebox wrapper in areas adjacent to the nailing flanges Frame the opening to the exact dimensions...

Page 19: ...nce ft Vertical Height ft Vertical Height ft 2 5 Elbow 5 10 15 Base wing Base 6 ft Minimum vertical run 6 ft Minimum vertical run U Shaped Vent Restrictor Inner Fireplace Collar Appliance Top Vent Out...

Page 20: ...pe 3 If desired a 6 x 1 2 screw can be used at the joint but is not required as the pipe will securely lock when twisted Figure 17 Where required a telescopic vent section SV4 5LA may be used to provi...

Page 21: ...3 0 0 3 465 38 75 0 0 0 0 10 10 69 5 75 0 0 0 2 0 2 475 5 39 625 0 1 0 0 10 11 73 5 6 125 1 0 0 2 0 3 480 40 1 1 0 0 10 12 79 5 6 625 0 1 0 2 0 3 492 41 1 0 1 0 10 12 81 6 75 0 0 0 1 1 2 499 5 41 625...

Page 22: ...ve the roof and or adjacent walls is specified in ANSI Z223 1 In Canada the current CAN CGA B149 1 installation code by major building codes Always consult your local codes for specific requirements A...

Page 23: ...age 20 6 Install firestop spacer at ceiling When using Secure Vent use SV4 5VF firestop spacer at ceiling joists when using Secure Flex use SF4 5VF firestop spacer If there is living space above the c...

Page 24: ...edges at top and sides only and trim where necessary Seal the top and both sides of the flashing with waterproof caulking 12 Install the storm collar Install the storm collar supplied with the flashi...

Page 25: ...cept where an elbow is the only vertical component in the system WARNING Do NOT join separate sections of concentric flexible vent pipe Figure 25 Top Vent Straight Table 17 Rear Vent One 90 Elbow Ceil...

Page 26: ...or in any vent run with more than 6 ft of vertical rise See Page 19 for more information If 20 ft of H horizontal vent run is needed then 4 ft straight section minimum of V vertical vent will be requi...

Page 27: ...ntain the minimum clearances for combustibles Page 22 2 Frame the exterior wall opening Locate the center of the vent outlet on the exterior wall Table 11 Cut and or frame an opening 10 1 2 x 12 1 8 2...

Page 28: ...collar Figure 27 13 Install the firestop spacer at the exterior wall When using the square termination install SV4 5HF Secure Vent SF4 5HF Secure Flex Firestop Spacer over the opening at the exterior...

Page 29: ...to the base of the fireplace NOTE To help minimize water infiltration install the firestop spacer SV4 5HF on the exterior side of the wall Figure 28 Venting Connection and Exterior Wall Recessing of...

Page 30: ...ce and adjust the support straps as necessary NOTE SV4 5VF Secure Vent SF4 5VF Secure Flex firestop spacer must be used any time vent pipe passes through a combustible floor or ceiling SV4 5HF Secure...

Page 31: ...3 048 5 1 524 V H H1 60 ft 18 288 m maximum H 8 ft 2 438 m maximum H H1 25 ft 7 62 m maximum Install the U shaped vent restrictor in any vent run with more than 4 ft of vertical rise See Page 19 for...

Page 32: ...H ratio For every 1 ft of V vertical you are allowed 5 ft of H horizontal run up to a maximum horizontal run of 20 ft 6 096 m Table 28 Top Vent Three 90 Elbows H Maximum V Minimum Wall firestop spacer...

Page 33: ...MIL PAC BLACK HIGH TEMPERATURE SEALANT P N 10K81 to the outside surface of both collars of the adaptor fill the grooves of the outer collar to be covered by the flexible pipe and slide the flexible v...

Page 34: ...erminations as it was attached to the adaptor Figure 29 NOTE Attach Secure Flex vent to Secure Flex terminations only Do NOT substitute Secure Vent terminations or Secure Vent adaptor for Secure Flex...

Page 35: ...one end of each conductor connected to the gas valve circuit and the other end of each conductor placed loose inside the bottom compartment CAUTION In millivolt systems do NOT connect a wall switch t...

Page 36: ...00 and FBK 200 blower kit applications Figure 33 Figure 33 Junction Box Wiring 120 V 60 hz 1 phase Ground green Neutral white 120 VAC black Wall mounted ON OFF blower switch or variable speed control...

Page 37: ...use an open flame to check for leaks Turn on gas supply and test for gas leaks using a gas leak test solution also known as bubble leak solution NOTE Using a soapy water solution is an effective leak...

Page 38: ...vice technician s Ensure glass door is in place and sealed during adjustment CAUTION s Soot will be produced if the air shutter is closed too much Any damage due to sooting resulting from improperly s...

Page 39: ...tion Burner Tube Adjustment Rod Up Fully Closed Position Adjustment Set Screw If air shutter is closed too far Flame will be orange Air shutter gap should be increased If air shutter is open too far F...

Page 40: ...alled NOTE All models must have a barrier installed prior to operation 1 Open the control compartment door Page 50 2 Hold the barrier in front of the glass door and slide it up into the slots above th...

Page 41: ...primarily spoken in the home If unknown affix the English language label 3 If you are unable to locate the labels please contact IHP or your nearest IHP dealer to receive additional safety instruction...

Page 42: ...estop Spacer H2246 Adaptor 74L61 see 750204M 77L81 SV4 5SC6 Storm Collar 6 pack H5817 SV4 5 20SSWSK Rigid Small Square Termination 20 with Shield and Firestop see 750247M and 750204M H6183 SV4 5HF5 Fi...

Page 43: ...IT12SS Small Square Termination for flex with 12 305 mm of compressed flex vent see 750204M 60L10 SF 18 18 ft 5 49 m compressed flex see 750053M 98K03 SF 12 12 ft 3 66 m compressed flex see 750052M 94...

Page 44: ...supplied with the kit The qualified service agency performing this installation assumes responsibility for this conversion AVERTISSEMENT Cette trousse de conversion doit tre install e par un technicie...

Page 45: ...onicSystems NaturalGasToPropaneGasConversionKits Table36 ElectronicSystems PropaneGasToNaturalGasConversionKits Models Catalog Number Models Catalog Number DRC2033 DRT2033 F1892 DRC2033 DRT2033 F1890...

Page 46: ...ion System Fireplaces 7 Refer to the instructions provided with the SIT Regulator Conversion Kit and Figure 42 Using a Torx T20 driver with 1 4 shank or slotted screwdriver remove and discard the pres...

Page 47: ...8 Set the burner assembly into its position and secure the trapezoidal plate with the two screws previously removed 14 Reinstall the baffle with the two baffle securing screws 15 Reassemble the remain...

Page 48: ...re affected by carbon monoxide than others including pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes NOTE Do not place furni...

Page 49: ...en in the home If unknown affix the English language label 3 If you are unable to locate the labels please contact IHP or your nearest IHP dealer to receive additional safety instruction labels free o...

Page 50: ...rol compartment securing the control compartment door Retain the screw for later reinstallation 2 Position the left side door tab Figure 46 out of the tab groove and align it with the vertical slot Fi...

Page 51: ...the control compartment Page 50 and locate the battery holder 2 Install four 4 AA batteries in the battery holder 3 Close the control compartment door Continuous Pilot Ignition Switch Fireplaces with...

Page 52: ...talled according to these instructions improper combustion could occur This could result in the excessive production of soot and or the colorless odorless toxic gas carbon monoxide CO NOTE If applicab...

Page 53: ...er for the entire set H7666 35 Aries and F1885 33 Aries 1 If necessary remove the glass door Page 54 Locate and bend up Burner Locating Tabs Figure 50 2 Locate the log placement brackets Figure 50 Pla...

Page 54: ...t Cross Log 5 Right Cross Log Catalog number for the entire set DRT2040 F1830 DRT2045 F1884 1 If necessary remove the glass door Page 55 2 Locate the log placement brackets Figure 54 Figure 54 Placing...

Page 55: ...signed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall be installed WARNING Une barri re con ue pour r duire le risque de br lure par le hublot chaude...

Page 56: ...pacing on each side 3 Let the bottom of the glass door swing gently in towards the fireplace ensuring that the gasket seats evenly as the door draws shut Securely fasten the two 2 latches beneath the...

Page 57: ...ng system components However more frequent periodic inspections and cleanings should be performed by the homeowner NOTE Prior to the first use of the fireplace and each burn season and periodically du...

Page 58: ...is available at your local IHP dealer Never attempt to paint a hot fireplace Do not attempt to repaint the fireplace until the finish is completely cured Burn in Period on Page 50 If the surface becom...

Page 59: ...r Page 70 Cleaning the burner Carefully remove the logs media Vacuum out any foreign matter on the burner e g lint carbon etc Ensure the burner ports are free of debris NOTE Improper positioning of lo...

Page 60: ...r any signs of dislocation of the vent components Fireplace Inspection Qualified Service Technician Perform the appropriate fireplace inspection procedure detailed in this manual Replacing Glowing Emb...

Page 61: ...l snap switch Glowing Embers and Volcanic Stone Order kits as part of the periodic maintenance of the fireplace Table 43 Glowing Embers and Volcanic Stone Catalog Model Description 88L53 FGE Bag of Gl...

Page 62: ...uded H8865 WS S STAT Wall control Catalog Number s Large LCD display s Shows room and set temperatures in F and C s Wall mounted s Thermostatic or manual ON OFF operation s Connects to wall switch wir...

Page 63: ...cker Switch Catalog Model 80L41 FRS OFF ON Wall Switch Kit The OFF ON wall switch kit can be used to control the operation of the fireplace burner or blower Install the OFF ON wall switch in a conveni...

Page 64: ...ly and turn clockwise to OFF 6 Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly Do Not force 7 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the f...

Page 65: ...chapper tout le gaz Reniflez tout autour de l appareil y compris pr s du plancher pour d celer une odeur de gaz Si vous sentez une odeur de gaz ARR TEZ Passez l tape B des instructions de s curit sur...

Page 66: ...he Care and Operation manual including the section on Remote Control System if applicable 3 Slide the switch on the receiver wall switch or ON OFF switch to OFF 4 Turn OFF all electric power to the ap...

Page 67: ...tion Syst me de t l commande si applicable 3 Placez l interrupteur mural ou on off en position OFF 4 Coupez l alimentation lectrique de l appareil Remarqu Le contr leur peut avoir une batterie de seco...

Page 68: ...nstructions a Defective pilot generator thermocouple Check pilot flame it must impinge on thermocouple Clean and or adjust pilot for maximum flame impingement on thermocouple Ensure that the connectio...

Page 69: ...ching the fireplace Check the gas supply and gas shutoff valves b Loose wires to the valve or ignition module Check control compartment for any obviously loose wiring call a service technician if nece...

Page 70: ...ivolt Piezo Igniter 10K86 1 10K86 1 10K86 1 10K86 1 16 Millivolt Piezo Igniter Wire 56L21 1 56L21 1 56L21 1 56L21 1 17 Millivolt Pilot Generator 60J79 1 60J79 1 60J79 1 60J79 1 18 Millivolt Thermocoup...

Page 71: ...si des pi ces autres que celles sp cifiquement approuv es avec cet appareil sont utilis es WARNING Never use substitute materials Use of non approved parts can result in poor performance and safety ha...

Page 72: ...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 th...

Page 73: ...Contact an IHP dealer to obtain parts Please contact IHP for the phone number of your nearest IHP dealer www superiorfireplaces US com Record the following important information about your fireplace F...

Page 74: ...om 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 lo...

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