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Installation and Operation Instructions

Superior

TM

 Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace

P/N 126721-01   Rev. A   01/2014

PFS

®

US

C

Models

DRT4036TEN

DRT4036TEP

DRT4042TEN

DRT4042TEP

P126721-01

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: 

• 

 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 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.

 

 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 : 

• 

 Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareil.

• 

Ne touchez à aucan interrupteur. Ne pas vous 

servir des téléphones se trouvant dans le bâtiment 

où vous trouvez.

• 

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.

Summary of Contents for DRT4036TEN

Page 1: ...CA 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 ...

Page 2: ...al applications This fireplace must be installed with INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS vent pipe components and terminations This fireplace complies with the National Safety Standards and is listed and tested by PFS Corporation to ANSI Z21 50 CSA 2 22 standard as vented gas fireplace NOTICE Decorative product not for use as a heating appliance This fireplace must be installed by a qualified certified or...

Page 3: ... on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the ap...

Page 4: ...ilot light before cleaning fireplace 6 Have venting system inspected annually by a qualified service person If needed have venting system cleaned or repaired See Cleaning and Maintenance page 27 7 Do not use any solid fuels wood coal paper cardboard etc in this fireplace Use only the gas type indicated on fire place nameplate 8 This appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accorda...

Page 5: ...orizontal applications This fireplace may be installed in any room of your house provided all local codes and these installation instructions are followed Each time you turn on your fireplace you may notice some amount of condensation on the inside of the fireplace glass This is normal and will disappear after 10 20 minutes of operation Your direct vent gas fireplace system fireplace and venting i...

Page 6: ...ce installations Wall or fram ing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on back sides or top of your fireplace except where standoff spacers are integrally attached If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing material See fram ing details page 7 When locating termination cap it is impor tant to observe the m...

Page 7: ...tem you may run system s circulat ingblowerwhileusingfireplace This will help circulate the heat throughout the house FRAMING AND FINISHING Figure 5 shows typical framing of this fire place Figure 6 shows framing for corner installation All minimum clearances must be met If you are using a separate combustible man tel piece refer to Figure 7 for proper instal lation height You can install noncombu...

Page 8: ...0 cm in US if greater than 50 000 36 91 cm in Canada if greater than 100 000 K clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet In Canada 6 ft 1 83m minimum In US 3 ft 91 cm above if within 10 ft 3 m horizontally L clearance above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property 84 213 3 cm minimum M clearance under veranda porch deck 12 30 5 cm minimum N clearance above a roof shall exten...

Page 9: ...e directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than 1 2 in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS INSPECTION The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon inspection the in...

Page 10: ...ent pipe components and terminations The venting system must terminate on the outside of the structure and can not be at tached to a chimney or flue system serving a separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance A direct vent appliance must have its own venting system DO NOT common vent this appliance These models are approved to be vented either horizontally through an outside wall or vertically t...

Page 11: ... lugs indentations These lugs will slide straight into match ing slots on male ends of adjacent pipes Push pipe sections together and twist one section clockwise approximately one quarter turn until sections are fully locked see Figure 9 Note Horizontal runs of vent must be sup ported every three feet Use wall straps for this purpose 3 Assemble desired combination of pipe and elbows to fireplace f...

Page 12: ...un to vent cap see Figure 13 Carefully move fireplace with vent assembly attached toward wall and insert vent pipe into horizontaltermination Pipeoverlapshouldbe a minimum of 1 1 4 see Figure 14 Slide wall firestop against interior wall surface and attach with screws provided See Figure 14 for horizontal termination details Place fireplace into position and shim with noncombustible material if nee...

Page 13: ...termination cap to vent pipe Cap must be removable for vent inspection and maintenance WARNING Never run vent downward as this may cause excessive temperatures which could cause a fire Operation of improperly installed and main tained venting system could result in serious injury property damage or loss of life GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION Recommended Applications Through the wall using round or squa...

Page 14: ...s air space to combustibles when passing through ceilings walls roofs enclosures attic rafters etc Do not pack air spaces with insulation Also note maximum vertical rise of venting system and any maximum horizontal offset limitations 2 Set fireplace in desired location Drop a plumb line down from ceiling to position of fireplace exit flue Mark center point where vent will penetrate ceiling Drill a...

Page 15: ... gases 5 Place flashing over pipe section s ex tending through roof Secure base of flashing to roof and framing with roofing nails Be sure roofing material overlaps top edge of flashing as shown in Figure 17 There must be a 1 clearance from vent pipe to combustible materials 6 Continue to add pipe sections until height of vent cap meets the minimum building code requirements described in Figure 8 ...

Page 16: ... Wall Pipe Galvanized P58 12 12 Section Double Wall Pipe Galvanized P58 24 24 Section Double Wall Pipe Galvanized P58 36 36 Section Double Wall Pipe Galvanized P58 48 48 Section Double Wall Pipe Galvanized PA58 712 Adjustable 7 12 Section Double Wall Pipe Galvanized E58 45 45 Elbow Galvanized E58 90 90 Elbow Galvanized HTS 58 Horizontal Square Termination Galvanized HHT 58 Horizontal High Wind Rou...

Page 17: ...ameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace see Figure 22 page 18 IMPORTANT Install main gas valve equip ment shutoff valve in an accessible location The main ...

Page 18: ...ill prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap drip leg in supply line as shown in Figure 22 Locate sediment trap drip leg where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and fir...

Page 19: ...tion fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once 5 Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check recon nected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 24 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas fireplace or openi...

Page 20: ...of firebox 4 Tilt open glass door 45 from the bottom of firebox and lift up to release door from firebox top retainer see Figure 27 Replacing Glass Door 1 Position door frame in front of firebox opening with bottom of door tilted away from firebox see Figure 27 2 Hook top flange of door frame over top of firebox frame 3 Secure 2 bottom door latches Door Retainer Glass Door Bottom Access Panel Door...

Page 21: ...hown in Figures 28 28a and 28b Figure 29 Installing Lava Rock Lava Rock Figure 28 Installing Loose Logs Figure 28a Installing Loose Log 1 Figure 28b Installing Loose Logs 2 and 3 Loose Log 3 Loose Log 1 Loose Log 2 Loose Log 2 Loose Log 3 Loose Log 1 Underneath Log 2 Glowing Embers 3 Place lava rock around base of burner Make sure burner ports are not covered see Figure 29 4 Place ember flakes aro...

Page 22: ...ront of logs as shown in Figure 31 Be sure grate is balanced so it does not fall or lean onto logs Grate does not attach to hearth assembly Figure 30 Installing Ember Flakes Figure 31 Installing Scrap Log Pieces Ember Flakes Scrap Log Pieces REMOVING LOG SET BURNER MODULE Connecting and Disconnecting Gas Line WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect and disconnect fireplace with gas supply...

Page 23: ...CAUTION The gas supply shall be shut off prior to discon necting the electrical power if any before proceeding with this installation CAUTION Use gloves when removing the log set burner modulefromyourfirebox Some metal edges may be sharp Use caution with log sets as logs are fragile 1 Remove glass door see page 20 2 Remove grate and all floor media see page 22 3 Carefully lift and remove 3 hearth ...

Page 24: ...atteries are fully charged and provide continuous out put voltage of at least 5 3 Volts The length of the wire the more battery power is required to deliver signals between the remote receiver and the gas valve Recommended length is no longer than 20 feet The remote control should operate with as little as 9 0 Volts bat tery power FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued TROUBLESHOOTING If you encounter p...

Page 25: ... the OFF position 4 Remove center brick control cover 5 Turn equipment shutoff valve clockwise to the OFF position see Figure 36 Do not force 6 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information If you don t smell gas go to the next step 7 Turn equipment shutoff valve counter clockwise to the ON position Do ...

Page 26: ... PILOT ASSEMBLY The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame Alterations may have occurred during shipping and handling The pilot is located on right hand side of burner The flame must envelope 1 4 of top of the ignitor sensor and grounding stem If your pilot assembly does not meet these requirements Turn the adjustment screw marked PILOT clockwise to decrease or counterclockwise to i...

Page 27: ...early by a qualified service person Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc GLASS DOORS WARNING Handle glass door panels with care Do not strike slam or otherwise abuse glass Do not operate fireplace with the glass door unlatched removed cracked or broken WARNING Do not use abrasive cleaners as this may damage glass Use a nonabra...

Page 28: ... material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remove dust dirt or lint Use a vacuum cleaner or small soft bristled brush to remove excess dust dirt or lint LOGS Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs Replace material periodically as needed See Replacement Parts page 39 VENTING SYSTEM Conduct a...

Page 29: ...see if you have gas supply and that equip ment shutoff valve is opened 2 Repeat lighting procedure several times to purge all air out of lines If after re peated attempts appliance does not light call for quali fied service and repair 3 Remove debris and dirt inspect and clean any other possible obstructions 4 Contact your gas supplier to check pressure 5 Have a qualified technician replace pilot ...

Page 30: ...r cor roded 1 Check electrical connec tions 1 Clean and adjust pilot flame for maximum flame im pingement on thermopile 2 Have vent system inspect ed including termination cap Remove any restriction or obstruction 1 This is normal with most fireplaces If noise is ex cessive contact qualified service person 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE ...

Page 31: ... holes blocked 3 Improper venting or exces sive blockage 4 Excessive amounts of em bers and pan material OBSERVED PROBLEM Gas odor even when gas control valve is off Gas odor during combustion Glass soots Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace REMEDY 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Con nections page 19 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2...

Page 32: ...Fireplaces US com 126721 01A 32 PARTS MODELS DRT4036TEN DRT4036TEP DRT4042TEN AND DRT4042TEP 1 2 3 8 32 32 33 36 32 42 8 9 10 11 17 22 25 26 27 7 4 5 12 16 18 19 20 29 31 30 23 24 28 21 13 14 15 38 3 6 34 35 36 37 ...

Page 33: ... 42 NG High Altitude 1 7 123210 01 Grate 36 1 123210 02 Grate 42 1 8 122652 01 Door Latch 2 9 Firebox Leg 4 10 Firebox Bottom 1 11 121431 01 Gasket 36 1 111913 02 Gasket 42 1 12 122919 01 Draft Diverter 1 13 Air Exchange 1 14 5 Gasket 1 15 5 Inner Connector 1 16 A E Insulation 1 17 Firebox Surround 1 18 Firebox Top 1 19 Relief Assembly 2 20 Relief Bracket 4 21 Top Plenum 1 22 Rear Plenum 1 23 5 Ga...

Page 34: ...www SuperiorFireplaces US com 126721 01A 34 PARTS BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS DRT4036TEN DRT4036TEP DRT4042TEN AND DRT4042TEP 8 15 1 2 3 4 5 7 24 6 9 4 5 10 16 14 12 13 17 25 13 11 18 19 22 23 20 21 ...

Page 35: ...be Dormont 3 8 Dia x 11 1 15 111817 09 Flextube Dormont 3 8 Dia x 24 1 16 Pilot Bracket 1 17 122116 01 Dexen Valve NG 1 122117 01 Dexen Valve LP 1 123782 01 Dexen Valve NG High Altitude 3 8 1 18 112823 01 Brass T Fitting 3 8 1 19 122118 01 Control Module 1 20 122119 01 Battery Relay 1 21 122121 01 Battery Pack 1 22 122860 01 Valve Bracket 1 23 125243 01 Remote Control Kit 1 24 Log Assembly 36 1 Lo...

Page 36: ...www SuperiorFireplaces US com 126721 01A 36 PARTS REFRACTORY PARTS 1 2 4 5 6 3 Herringbone Brick Shown ...

Page 37: ...fractory Stacked 36 White 1 125089 02 Left Refractory Stacked 36 Red 1 3 125128 01 Right Refractory Herringbone 42 White 1 125128 02 Right Refractory Herringbone 42 Red 1 125092 01 Right Refractory Herringbone 36 White 1 125092 02 Right Refractory Herringbone 36 Red 1 125127 01 Right Refractory Stacked 42 White 1 125127 02 Right Refractory Stacked 42 Red 1 125091 01 Right Refractory Stacked 36 Whi...

Page 38: ... Orifice 44 DRT4036TEP Rating 31 000 Btu hr Gas Type Propane LP Gas Only Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 10 w c Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 11 w c Maximum Inlet Supply Pressure 13 w c Front Orifice 56 Rear Orifice 56 DRT4042TEP Rating 37 000 Btu hr Gas Type Propane LP Gas Only Ignition Electronic Manifold Pressure 10 0 w c Minimum Inlet Supply Pressure 11 w c Maximum Inlet Supply Pressure ...

Page 39: ...Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition fireplace will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply might be low pro pane LP units only You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local gas supplier ACCESSORIES Purchase these accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS at...

Page 40: ...ral 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 ...

Page 41: ...HIS WARRANTY Model located on product or identification tag ______________________________ Serial No located on product or identification tag ___________________________ Date Purchased ___________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification ...

Page 42: ...NOTES ...

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