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Installation and Operation Instructions

Superior

TM

 DRT/DRC3500 Series Direct-Vent Gas 

Fireplaces

P/N 900298-00   Rev. A   10/2014

Ce manuel est disponible en francais, simplement  

en faire la demande. Numéro de la pièce 900285-03.

PFS

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US

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Models

DRT3535xxx*

DRC3535xxx*

DRT3540xxx*

DRC3540xxx*

DRT3545xxx*

DRC3545xxx*

P900298-00

* “xxx” indicates unique model identifiers.  

    This manual covers all Superior

TM

 DRT/DRC3500 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 for 

the protection of children and other at-risk 

individuals.

L’écran pare-étincelles fourni avec ce foyer réduit le 

risque de brûlure en cas de contact accidentel avec la 

vitre chaude et doit être installé pour la protection Des 

enfants et Des personnes à risques.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.
Cet appareil peut installé dans une maison préfabriquée (mobile) déjà installée à demeure, si les réglements 

locaux le permettent. Ce appareil doit être utilisé uniquement avec le type de gaz indiqué sure la plaque 

signalétique. Cet appareil ne peut être converti à d’autres gaz, sauf si une trousse de conversion est utilsée.

— 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 neigh

-

bor’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 sup-

plier.

       WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result 

in serious injury, death, or property damage.

       AVERTISSEMENT:
RISQUED’INDENDIE OU D’EXPLOSION

Le non-respect Des avertissements de sécurité 

pourrait d’entraîner des blessures graves, la mort 

ou des dommages matériels.

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

vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans le voisin-

age de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.

— QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:

• Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareil.

• Ne touchez à aucan interrupteur. Ne pas vous 

servir des téléphones se trouvant dans le bâti-

ment où vous trouvez. 

•  Sortez immédiatement de bâtiment.

•  Appelez  immédiatement  votre  fournisseur  de 

gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du 

fournisseur. 

• 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.

Report No. 13-094

Summary of Contents for DRC3535 Series

Page 1: ...iquement avec le type de gaz indiqu sure la plaque signal tique Cet appareil ne peut tre converti d autres gaz sauf si une trousse de conversion est utils e Do not store or use gasoline or other flamm...

Page 2: ...UDE RISQUE DE BR LURES NE TOUCHEZ PAS UNE VITRE NON REFROIDIE NE LAISSEZ JAMAIS UN ENFANT DE TOUCHER LA VITRE L cran pare tincelles fourni avec ce foyer r duit le risque de br lure en cas de contact a...

Page 3: ...toca Mantengaalosni osalejadosde lachimeneaenfuncionamiento Superviseenformacercanaalos ni osencualquiercuartodondehaya unachimeneafuncionandopara impedirelcontactoconelvidrio Mantenga la ropa mobilia...

Page 4: ...troduction 8 Installation Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 10 Cold Climate Insulation 10 Manufactured Home Requirements 12 Location 12 Vent Termination Clearances 13 Minimum Clearanc...

Page 5: ...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 m...

Page 6: ...r 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...

Page 7: ...ppareil NOTE If the barrier becomes damaged the barrier shall be replaced with the manufacturer s barrier for this appliance For use with barrier s Part No s F1839 35 Models F1840 40 Models and F1903...

Page 8: ...n qualifi L appareil devrait faire l objet d une inspection par un technicien professionnel avant d tre utilis et au moins une fois l an par la suite Des nettoyages plus fr quents peuvent tre n cessai...

Page 9: ...Efficiency Efficiencies are based on Normal input operation Gas Pressure Table 3 Inlet Gas Supply Pressure Fuel Minimum Maximum Natural Gas 5 WC 1 25 kPa 10 5 WC 2 61 kPa Propane 11 0 WC 2 74 kPa 13...

Page 10: ...ITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CAN CGA B149 1 OR CAN CGA B149 2 INSTALLATION CODES REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS These fireplaces are app...

Page 11: ...11 If the fireplace is being installed on a cement slab in cold climates a sheet of plywood or other raised platform can be placed underneath to prevent conduction of cold transferring to the firepla...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...lashing 1 25 4 mm minimum clearance to combustibles Flat to 6 12 1 0 ft 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...

Page 14: ...to 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 assemb...

Page 15: ...ls such as carpeting vinyl tile or other combustible 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 Hea...

Page 16: ...allowed to encroach the area defined by the fireplace front face black sheet metal Never allow combustible materials to be positioned in front of or overlapping the fireplace face Figure 41 Non combus...

Page 17: ...fy Proper Fireplace Operation Page 39 Finishing 14 Optional Install the Firebox Liners Page 55 15 Traditional Fireplaces Install the Logs Volcanic Stone and Glowing Embers Page 55 16 Contemporary Fire...

Page 18: ...1 Fireplace Framing Specifications Corner Installation with Horizontal Termination Model A B C D E F B A C Inches millimeters D E Back wall of chase enclosure including finishing materials 7 178 35 35...

Page 19: ...er Sizing of Gas Line Properly size and route the gas supply line from the supply regulator to the area where the appliance is to be installed per requirements outlined in the National Fuel Gas Code N...

Page 20: ...Step 1 Remove the eight 8 screws holding the top vent cover plate and gasket Step 2 Remove the round flue cover from the top venting outlet Step 3 Remove insulation from inside flue pipe Step 4 Make...

Page 21: ...e used Figure 11 Nailing flanges are provided for flush framing 1 2 and 5 8 framing depths 2 Secure the fireplace to the side framing members using the unit s nailing flanges one top and bottom on eac...

Page 22: ...ET INNER FIREPLACE COLLAR Inner Fireplace Collar Appliance Rear Vent Outlet U Shaped Vent Restrictor Intake Air Baffle Base Vent Restrictor Base Vent Restrictor Wing With break away raised Inner Firep...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 general guide to follow is...

Page 26: ...stall 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 ceiling leve...

Page 27: ...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 flashing ove...

Page 28: ...used WARNING Do NOT join separate sections of concentric flexible vent pipe Figure 24 Top Vent Straight Table 16 Rear Vent One 90 Elbow Ceiling firestop spacer SV4 5VF When using Secure Flex use ceili...

Page 29: ...or in any vent run with more than 6 ft of vertical rise See Page 22 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 30: ...the minimum clearances for combustibles Page 15 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 8 267 x 3...

Page 31: ...adaptor SV4 5RCH provided with the termination to the vent section or telescoping vent section elbow or fireplace collar Figure 27 13 Install the firestop spacer at the exterior wall When using the s...

Page 32: ...r side of the wall The firestop may be caulked with mill base caulk such as 10K81 or high temperature silicone Figure 27 Venting Connection and Exterior Wall Recessing of the Horizontal Termination H1...

Page 33: ...must be used any time vent pipe passes through a combustible floor or ceiling SV4 5HF Secure Vent SF4 5HF Secure Flex firestop spacer must be used any time vent pipe passes through a combustible wall...

Page 34: ...meters 5 1 524 2 0 610 1 0 305 10 3 048 4 1 219 2 0 610 15 4 572 6 1 829 3 0 914 25 7 62 10 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 s...

Page 35: ...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 27 Top Vent Three 90 Elbows H Maximum V Minimum When using Secure Flex use Ceiling Fires...

Page 36: ...E 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 vent over the inner and outer a...

Page 37: ...purchased separately and attached to bulk lengths of Secure Flex flexible vent cut to size at the job site Attach the flexible vent to the Secure Flex terminations as it was attached to the adaptor Fi...

Page 38: ...let cover plate from the side of the unit by removing the plate s securing screws Table 8 3 If unit is not supplied with a strain relief remove the cover plate knockout Then feed the power supply wire...

Page 39: ...in the supply line The orientation of the shutoff valve should face the front Figure 35 illustrates two methods for connecting the gas supply A sediment trap is recommended to prevent moisture and de...

Page 40: ...atteries It accepts commands via radio frequency from the transmitter and does not require line of sight operation The wall switch can be set to one of three 3 positions ON Manual Override REMOTE Remo...

Page 41: ...come ON in the high position A single beep will confirm reception of the command Room thermostat transmitter operation The remote control can operate as a room thermostat 1 Press the THERMOSTAT key 2...

Page 42: ...will emit a the beep when the ON OFF key is pressed Initializing the remote control system for the first time 15 Optional Install the Firebox Liners 1 See Page 54 for instructions on Traditional Only...

Page 43: ...t appear sooty The following chart is provided to help achieve the correct air shutter adjustment for your installation Table 28 Air Shutter Adjustment Guidelines Figure 37 Air Shutter Adjustment Rod...

Page 44: ...lled NOTE All models must have a barrier installed prior to operation 1 Open the control compartment door Page 53 2 Hold the barrier in front of the glass door and slide it up into the slots above the...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...k see 750109M 77L71 SV4 5L12 12 305 mm 77L72 SV4 5L24 24 610 mm 17M53 SV4 5HGS 12 Termination Guard Horizontal Square 12 pack see 750109M 77L73 SV4 5L36 36 914 mm 87L02 SV4 5HGS Termination Guard for...

Page 47: ...5HF 10 Firestop Spacer Horizontal flex 3 1 1 spacing 10 Pack H2249 SF4 5VF 10 Firestop Spacer Vertical flex 1 1 1 spacing 10 Pack H1969 SF4 5HT 2 Horizontal Square Termination for flex without flex H...

Page 48: ...a production de monoxyde de carbone pouvant causer des dommages mat riels des blessures ou la mort Le tecnicien agr est responsable de l installation de cette trousse L installation n est pas ad quate...

Page 49: ...nic Ignition 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...

Page 50: ...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 remaining components 1...

Page 51: ...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 furnitu...

Page 52: ...ken 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...

Page 53: ...he Control Compartment Door 1 Remove the bottom left screw Figure 44 inside the control compartment securing the control compartment door Retain the screw for later reinstallation 2 Position the left...

Page 54: ...startup i e the pilot and burner ignite but the burner extinguishes and reignites several times until the flue reaches the temperature for proper drafting To save energy switch to intermittent mode F...

Page 55: ...ctions 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 applicable install the firebox liner bef...

Page 56: ...0 35 Series 1 If necessary remove the glass door Page 58 Locate Log Placement Brackets Figure 59 2 Bend up the log placement brackets Figure 50 Place embers and other media see Page 51 Figure 48 Locat...

Page 57: ...Right Front Log 4 Left Front Log Catalog number for the entire set F2195 for DRT3500 40 Series F2197 for DRT3500 45 Series 1 If necessary remove the glass door Page 58 Locate and bend up the log place...

Page 58: ...ned 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 est...

Page 59: ...the gasket seats evenly as the door draws shut Securely fasten the two 2 latches beneath the firebox floor to the door V flange 4 Install the barrier 5 Close the control compartment door Removing the...

Page 60: ...e venting 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 periodic...

Page 61: ...sh e g paint brush Reinstalling the embers and logs Carefully follow the placement instructions Page 54 All logs should fit onto the corresponding pins and or log stoppers This will ensure proper flam...

Page 62: ...t components Appliance Inspection Qualified Service Technician Perform the appropriate appliance inspection procedure detailed in this manual Replacing Rockwool Ember Materials Homeowner Qualified Ser...

Page 63: ...5 Models F2225 BLKBP 40 Black Reflective 40 Models F2226 BLKBP 45 Black Reflective 45 Models Brickaded Firebox Liner Kits Table 41 Brickaded Firebox Liner Kits Catalog Model Description Used on F1827...

Page 64: ...e A This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the pilot Do not try to light the pilot by hand B BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure...

Page 65: ...8 Mettez l appareil sous tension 9 Placez l interrupteur du r cepteur en position REMOTE 10 Appuyez sur le bouton ON OFF pour s lectionner ON 11 Ajustez le thermostat sur la t l commande l ajustement...

Page 66: ...sary d Air in the gas line Purge gas line of air call a service technician if required e Unit is not receiving power Replace unit battery backup 3 The main Burner comes on but then goes out a Gas is n...

Page 67: ...ctor Wing H8988 1 H8988 1 H8988 1 16 Door Latch Assembly H6135 2 H6135 2 H6135 2 17 Assembly Harness Control H8601 1 H8601 1 H8601 1 18 Vent Stopper Plug J7356 1 J7356 1 J7356 1 19 Burner Assembly J73...

Page 68: ...blessures si les pi ces ne sont pas install es conform ment ces sch mas et ou si des pi ces autres que celles sp cifiquement approuv es avec cet appareil sont utilis es Table 45 Homeowner Replacement...

Page 69: ...e 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...

Page 70: ...es and products Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2014 Innovative Hearth Products LLC P N 900298 00 Rev A 10 2014 1508 Elm Hill Pike Suite 108 Nashville TN...

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