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Printed in U.S.A. © 2013  Innovative Hearth Products LLC

P/N 900223-00, Rev. NC  12/2013

Innovative Hearth Products

1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 • Nashville, TN 37210

Innovative Hearth Products

Superior™ Brand Gas Fireplaces, Stoves and Inserts

20 Year Limited Warranty

THE WARRANTY

Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior™ Brand gas fireplace, Stove or Insert ("Product") to be free from defects in materials 

and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The Product body and firebox carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited Warranty against 

thermal breakage only. After installation, if covered components manufactured by IHP are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the 20 Year Limited 

Warranty period and while the Product remains at the site of the original installation, IHP will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components. If repair or replacement 

is not commercially practical, IHP will, at its option, refund the purchase price or wholesale price of the IHP product, whichever is applicable. IHP will also pay IHP prevail-

ing labor rates, as determined in its sole discretion, incurred in repairing or replacing such components for up to five years. THERE ARE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS 

to this 20 Year Limited Warranty as described herein.

COVERAGE COMMENCEMENT DATE

Warranty coverage begins on the date of installation. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six 

months after the sale of the Product by an independent IHP dealer/distributor, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following 

the date of product shipment from IHP, regardless of the installation or occupancy date.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This 20 Year Limited Warranty applies only if the Product is installed in the United States or Canada and only if operated and maintained in accordance with the printed 

instructions accompanying the Product and in compliance with all applicable installation and building codes and good trade practices.

This warranty is non-transferable and extends to the original owner only. The Product must be purchased through a listed supplier of IHP and proof of purchase must be 

provided. The Product body and firebox carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty from the date of installation. Vent components, trim components and paint are excluded from 

this 20 Year Limited Warranty. The following do not carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty but are warranted as follows:

Burner

 – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation

Gas components

 – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation

Gaskets

 – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation

Logs

 – Replacement for one year from the date of installation against thermal breakage only

Optional blowers & remote controls

 – Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation

Optional glass doors 

– Repair or replacement for 90 days from the date of installation

Tempered glass

 - Replacement for one year from the date of installation

Labor coverage

 – Prevailing IHP labor rates apply for the warranty period of the component

Parts not otherwise listed carry a 90 day warranty from the date of installation.

Whenever practicable, IHP will provide replacement parts, if available, for a period of 10 years from the last date of manufacture of the Product.

IHP will not be responsible for: (a) damages caused by normal wear and tear, accident, riot, fire, flood or acts of God; (b) damages caused by abuse, negligence, misuse, or 

unauthorized alteration or repair of the Product affecting its stability or performance (The Product must be 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 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 application of the Product.

IHP is not responsible for inadequate fireplace system draft caused by air conditioning and heating systems, mechanical ventilation systems, or general construction condi-

tions which may generate negative pressure in the room in which the appliance is installed. Additionally IHP assumes no responsibility for drafting conditions caused by 

venting configurations, adjoining trees or buildings, adverse wind conditions or unusual environmental factors and conditions that affect the operation of the unit.

This 20 Year Limited Warranty covers only parts and labor as provided herein. In no case shall IHP be responsible for materials, components or construction, which are not 

manufactured or supplied by IHP or for the labor necessary to install, repair or remove such materials, components or construction. Additional utility bills incurred due to 

any malfunction or defect in equipment are not covered by this warranty. All replacement or repair components will be shipped F.O.B. from the nearest stocking IHP factory.

LIMITATION ON LIABILITY

It is expressly agreed and understood that IHP’s sole obligation and the purchaser’s exclusive remedy under this warranty, under any other warranty, expressed or implied, 

or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as specified herein.

In no event shall IHP be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the Product, whether such damage occurs or is discovered before or 

after repair or replacement, and whether such damage is caused by IHP’s negligence. IHP has not made and does not make any representation or warranty of fitness for a 

particular use or purpose, and there is no implied condition of fitness for a particular use or purpose.

IHP makes no expressed warranties except as stated in this 20 Year Limited Warranty. The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the duration of this expressed warranty.

No one is authorized to change this 20 Year Limited Warranty or to create for IHP any other obligation or liability in connection with the Product. Some states and provinces 

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. The provisions of this 20 Year 

Limited Warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from any statutory warranties and other rights and remedies provided by law.

INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST WARRANTY

IHP reserves the right to investigate any and all claims against this 20 Year Limited Warranty and to decide, in its sole discretion, upon the method of settlement.

To receive the benefits and advantages described in this 20 Year Limited Warranty, the appliance must be installed and repaired by a licensed contractor approved by IHP.

Contact IHP at the address provided herein to obtain a listing of approved dealers/distributors.

 IHP shall in no event be responsible for any warranty work done by a 

contractor that is not approved without first obtaining IHP's prior written consent.

 

HOW TO REGISTER A CLAIM AGAINST WARRANTY

In order for any claim under this warranty to be valid, you must contact the IHP dealer/distributor from which you purchased the product. If you cannot locate the dealer/

distributor, then you must notify IHP in writing. IHP must be notified of the claimed defect in writing within 90 days of the date of failure. Notices should be directed to the 

IHP Warranty Department at 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108; Nashville, TN 37210 or visit our website at WWW.SUPERIORFIREPLACES.US.COM.

Summary of Contents for VRE4543

Page 1: ...uivre les instructions donn es dans cette notice pour r duire au minimum le risque d incindie ou d explosion ou pour viter tout dommage mat riel toute blessure ou la mort Do not store or use gasoline...

Page 2: ...y be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace WARNING Any cha...

Page 3: ...box or on adjacent walls or furniture 8 Do not run fireplace where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under dusty conditions SAFETY Continued 9 Do not use this fireplace to cook food or b...

Page 4: ...Flange Access Door Top Spacers PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This fireplace is clean burning It requires no outside venting There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generated by realistic...

Page 5: ...e mantels may discolor INSTALLATION Continued Figure 2 Framing Clearances for One Sided Application Figure 3 Framing Clearances for See Thru Application 17 50 53 25 38 15 25 53 25 38 17 50 53 25 38 Fi...

Page 6: ...6 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 6 VRE4543E Series Dimensions 11 13 16 16 1 2 17 1 2 5 8 29 13 16 8 1 4 1 55 1 16 52 47 44 1 16 29 25 32 7 1 32 16 9 32 2 716 1 816 8 255 13 217 1 816 3 208 Gas Line Acc...

Page 7: ...Aqualifiedservicepersonmustconnect fireplace to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION Never connect propane LP fireplace di rectly to the propane LP supply This fireplace requires an external reg...

Page 8: ...s This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves Never use sealant on flare threads WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resist...

Page 9: ...alve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 11 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either...

Page 10: ...rd mounting bracket and replace screws FINISHING FIREPLACE FOR INSTALLATION The VRE4543 series fireplace come with the rear panel semi installed If you will be using the fireplace for a one sided regu...

Page 11: ...r Figure 20 Installing Access Door Retaining Brackets for See Thru Applications Figure 21 Installing Side Face Filler for See Thru Applications Removing Rear Interior Wall 1 Through firebox opening in...

Page 12: ...the electronic access cover See Figure 23 3 Remove electronic access cover by gently pulling up and out of the fireplace There are two switches connected to cover 4 The control module is located on t...

Page 13: ...shield that is covering the module and remove the screw on top Use a small thin object like a paper clip not sharp points to press and release the learn button There will be a beep sound from the mod...

Page 14: ...1 STOP Read the safety information column 1 2 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open 3 Turn safety shutoff switch to the OFF position 4 Remove access cover 5 Turn equipment shutoff valve cloc...

Page 15: ...any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 above BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitting at the burner entrance...

Page 16: ...Orange Red Brown Black Solenoid White Brown Brown Green Ignitor Pilot I S AUX AF 5000MOD AF 4000 AF 4000B P Control Module Black Black SWI SWI GND Red HI LO Main Black BATTERY PACK Black Red Black Re...

Page 17: ...losed 2 Air in gas lines when installed 3 Depleted gas supply propane LP only 4 Control module not in REMOTE position 5 Gas control valve pressure setting is not correct 6 Inlet gas pressure is too lo...

Page 18: ...tor assembly is relighting the burner 4 Wire connection loose or wire broken REMEDY 1 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Main tenance page 18 or replace bu...

Page 19: ...every one second Gas odor during combustion POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Appliance burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT statement above 2 Low fuel supply prop...

Page 20: ...SuperiorFireplaces US com 127035 01C 20 PARTS MODELS VRE4543EN AND VRE4543EP 1 2 4 4 4 4 5 8 6 7 3 9 10 11 19 20 21 12 12 13 14 4 22 15 16 18 17...

Page 21: ...399 Brass Elbow 2 11 111817 01 Flextube 1 12 125932 01 Burner Gasket 2 13 126050 02 Electronic Access Cover LVFO 1 14 126051 01 Insulation Heat Shield 1 15 125976 02 Bracket Valve Components 1 16 1460...

Page 22: ...5768 03 Access Door Stainless 1 13 125766 02 Side Face Filler Stainless 2 14 125975 02 Fireplace Hood Stainless 1 15 126399 01 Glass tempered 1 16 126397 01 Bracket Glass Retainer 2 17 125753 02 Pebbl...

Page 23: ...ified heat for propane LP unit propane LP gas supply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about i...

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Page 27: ...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 produce excessive temperatures and could result in...

Page 28: ...ns pricesandalsotodiscontinuecolors stylesandproducts Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2014 IHP LLC P N 127035 01 Rev C 04 2015 P127035 01 1508 Elm Hill P...

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