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

 WARNING: Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative type unvented room heater for 

the minimum fireplace size requirement.
Do not install the appliance in this firebox, unless this firebox meets the minimum dimensions required for 

the installation.

 

WARNING: For use only with a listed, gas-fired unvented decorative room heater not to exceed 40,000 

Btu/H.
Do not build a wood fire.

 

WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result 

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 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.

Installation and Operation Instructions

Superior

TM

 Unvented (Vent-Free) Universal Firebox

P/N 126703-01   Rev.A   02/2014

PFS

®

US

Models

VRT43STWS

VCT43STWS

P126703-01

Summary of Contents for VCT43STWS

Page 1: ...a fire or explosion may result 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 applianc...

Page 2: ...erns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting SAFETY This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured...

Page 3: ...could cause pilot outage 12 Do not use the firebox if it has been un der water due to the shock hazard that could result with the blower accessary if installed in place 13 Provide adequate clearances...

Page 4: ...rovide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit Vent free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts UNPACKING NOTICE Th...

Page 5: ...rances page 9 2 Everything needed to complete installation 3 This model CANNOT be installed in a bedroom or bathroom 4 Proper air for combustion and ventilation 5 Consider a location where heat output...

Page 6: ...ws may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of un usually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as co...

Page 7: ...s and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water appliance ___________ Btu Hr Gas firebox logs __________ Btu Hr Total __________ Btu Hr AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 40 000 39 000 79 000...

Page 8: ...thin 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include at tics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel...

Page 9: ...tion page 9 INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and adjoining wall Carefully follow the instructions below This wil...

Page 10: ...g decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projections off of the facing material Top Frame Combustible Material 12 15 18 Note Do not cover louver openings 6 Min 44 1 4 Min 40 1 4 Min 36 Min to Fa...

Page 11: ...but should never cover any necessary open ings like louvered slots WARNING Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox WARNING Use only non combustible mortar or adhe siveswh...

Page 12: ...ck iron gas line You may also route the incoming 1 2 NPT black iron gas line directly to the appliance regulator The incoming gas line may be routed into the vent free firebox either from the left or...

Page 13: ...res in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test...

Page 14: ...Locate 2 strips of hook and loop mounting strips on one side of base of lower com partment Align mounting strips on blower with mounting strips on base of firebox 4 Install blower housing with exhaus...

Page 15: ...e the ends of the hood to the firebox using two screws provided for each side 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install hood on the opposite side of the firebox CAUTION Donotcleanhood withabrasivecleanser Use...

Page 16: ...ve lint from carpeting pet hair etc It is imperative that the control compartments burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean WARNING Children and adults should be alerted...

Page 17: ...HEARTH PRODUCTS at 1 800 655 2008 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your appliance ready You can also visit the INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS web site at www IHP US com ACCESSORY...

Page 18: ...01A 18 PARTS MODELS VCT43STWS AND VRT43STWS These items are used on both sides of fireplace 8 14 16 16 16 7 1 7 2 2 16 11 12 6 6 6 15 15 15 15 13 18 5 15 15 15 15 6 6 15 15 4 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 1...

Page 19: ...nge 8 7 1 02013 Side Refractory Brick Liner 2 7 2 02014 Bottom Refractory Brick Liner 2 8 24007 Side Refractory Retainer 4 9 12125 Screen 4 10 26578 Top Louver 2 11 26614 Bottom Louver 2 12 14418 Rece...

Page 20: ...al 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 dam...

Page 21: ...EP THIS WARRANTY Model located on product or identification tag ______________________________ Serial No located on product or identification tag ___________________________ Date Purchased ___________...

Page 22: ...126703 01 Rev A 02 14 1508 Elm Hill Pike Suite 108 Nashville TN 37210 1 800 655 2008 www IHP US com P126703 01...

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