Superior UVF-36 and Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 1

36" x 24", 36" x 28" & 42" x 28" Universal Vent-Free Fireboxes
P/N  700,032M  REV. B  05/2006  

MODELS

UNIVERSAL VENT-FREE FIREBOX

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out 
of traffi c and away from furniture or draperies.

Do not place clothing or other materials on or near this appli-
ance.

IMPORTANT: READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR VENT-FREE ROOM 
HEATERS.

UVFRC-4228 Shown

INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE.

CONSUMER: RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:  Do not store or use gasoline 
or other fl ammables or liquids in the vicinity of 
this or any other appliance.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: What to do if you smell gas:

•  DO NOT light any appliance.
•  DO NOT touch any electrical switches.
•  Do not use any phone in your building.
•  Immediately call your gas supplier from a
    neighbor’s phone. Follow your gas suppliers 
 instructions.
•  If your gas supplier cannot be reached, call
  the fi re department.

Installation and service must be performed by 
a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas 
supplier.

OTL Report No.116-F-38-5

INSTALLATION AND 
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

UVF-36
UVFRC-3628
UVFRC-3628-H

UVFRC-4228
UVFRC-4228-H

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BURN SOLID 
WOOD FUELS, OTHER GAS LOG SETS OR ANY 
OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN THIS 
VENT-FREE FIREBOX.

FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED GAS-FIRED UNVENTED DECO-
RATIVE ROOM HEATER NOT TO EXCEED 40,000 BTU/H.

DO NOT BURN WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN THESE 
APPLIANCES.

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTER-
ATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR 
PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSIS-
TANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED 
INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

CAREFULLY REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH 
THE DECORATIVE TYPE VENT-FREE ROOM HEATER FOR THE 
MINIMUM FIREPLACE SIZE REQUIREMENT.  

DO NOT INSTALL AN APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX, UNLESS 
THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS   REQUIRED 
FOR THE INSTALLATIONS.

THIS IS A VENT-FREE GAS-FIRED HEATER ENCLOSURE.  IT 
USES AIR (OXYGEN) FROM THE ROOM IN WHICH IT IS IN-
STALLED. PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND 
VENTILATION AIR MUST BE PROVIDED.  REFER TO COMBUS-
TION AND VENTILATION AIR SECTION, PAGES 3 & 4.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

  Installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or 

gas fi tter;

•  See Table of Contents for location of additional Com-

monwealth of Massachusetts requirements.

Summary of Contents for UVF-36 and

Page 1: ...N AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UVF 36 UVFRC 3628 UVFRC 3628 H UVFRC 4228 UVFRC 4228 H WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BURN SOLID WOOD FUELS OTHER GAS LOG SETS OR ANY OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN THIS VENT F...

Page 2: ...ed and or closed prior to operating the heater Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person The heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional se...

Page 3: ...on Page 12 Firebox Finishes Page 15 Accessories components Page 15 Replacement Parts List Page 17 This installation manual will help you obtain a safe efficient dependable installation for your applia...

Page 4: ..._________ BTU Hr max the space can support _________ BTU Hr actual amount of BTU Hr used Example 61 440 BTU Hr max the space can support 66 000 BTU Hr actual amount of BTU Hr used The space in the abo...

Page 5: ...ained In no case shall the clearances be such as to interfere with combustion air and accessibility d Installations shall be of a permanent type with a permanently piped fuel supply in accordance with...

Page 6: ...ove Appliance all models Figure 3 CAUTION Do not install in the vicinity where gasolineorotherflammableliquids may be stored The Vent Free fire boxmustbekeptclearandfreefrom these combustible material...

Page 7: ...s UVFRC 3628 and UVFRC 4228 WITH Canopy Installed Canopy is optional on these models 16 9 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 Top of Firebox Opening Screen Top of Appliance Combustible Mantel and Trim Hea...

Page 8: ...ver and might require a different sequence Step 1 Position firebox prior to framing or into prepared framing Step 2 Field wire the main power supply to the appliance if a blower kit is to be installed...

Page 9: ...If a wall covering such as drywall is to be attached to the rear wall then the depth must be measured from the drywall surface It is important that this dimension be exact Step 2 Level the firebox by...

Page 10: ...0 lbs 26 Cu Ft H1956 UVFRC 4228 H 230 lbs 26 Cu Ft A canopy comes standard and is required for model UVF 36 The fac tory supplied canopy must be installed on the firebox for safe operation for model U...

Page 11: ...re 13 Install three screws as shown in Figure 13 Make sure canopy is level and secure Step 3 Reinstall screen and rod assemblies see Figure 12 Framing Dimensions Opening UVF 36 UVFRC 3628 UVFRC 3628 H...

Page 12: ...Green Wall mounted ON OFF Blower Switch or Variable Speed Control Switch Ground HOT SIDE OF RECEPTACLE An ON OFF Wall Switch is used with the FBK 100 kit field provided or sold separately order P N 8...

Page 13: ...4 Locate the tabs shown in Figure 23 Position the blower assembly so that the tabs located on the cabinet base are seated in the notches of the blower bracket Bend the tabs over to secure the blower...

Page 14: ...ake up slack Firebox floor Model UVFRC 4228 Shown Model UVFRC 4228 Locating Tabs Bend Locating Tabs Over into notches Use screw provided and secure in place as shown The notched side of cover plates g...

Page 15: ...rm SIDE VIEW Firebox Floor Combustible Wall Figure 26 Raised Hearth Extension Non Combustible Wall see Figure 4 Fireplace Opening From Base to Bottom of Firebox Opening floor 5 3 4 Max Base APPROVED A...

Page 16: ...Switch Kit shown below ON OFF Wall Switch Kit The ON OFF wall switch kit may be used to control the blower operation if FBK 100 blower kit is installed Install the ON OFF wall switch in a convenient l...

Page 17: ...of the firebox with numbered parts and a replacement parts list can be found on the Page Normally all parts should be ordered through your distributor or dealer Parts will be shipped at prevailing pri...

Page 18: ...NOTE DIAGRAMS ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE 18 NOTES...

Page 19: ...NOTE DIAGRAMS ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE 19 NOTES...

Page 20: ...est Taft Avenue Orange CA 92865 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in design materials specifications prices and also to discontinue colors styles and produ...

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