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o  LIGHT Zone: LIGHT and light setting level is displayed
o  FAN Zone: FAN and fan setting level is displayed
o  TIME/PROG Zone: Current day indicator and current time is 

displayed

o  AUX Zone: Blank (AUX function is omitted on this control)
o  FLAME Zone: A&B Flame Icons and flame setting level numbers 

are displayed

Thermostat Disable Feature

•  The Thermostat Mode (described above) may be enabled if de-

sired, but is disabled for applications where a thermostat is not 

allowed or undesirable.  THE FACTORY DEFAULT IS DISABLED.

•  When Thermostat Mode is Disabled:
o  The Modes of operation will cycle between MANUAL ON and 

MANUAL OFF (omitting THERMO).

o  Program Operation (described below) is also disabled.
o  The SET TEMP zone will be blank.
o  The room temperature will still be measured & displayed in the 

ROOM TEMP Zone.

o  The TIME/PROG zone will continue to display the Clock and Day 

of week, but none of the icons associated with Program Mode 

will be displayed.

• 

To disable or re-enable the Thermostat, the transmitter must be 

in MANUAL OFF Mode, then press and hold the SET TEMP Zone 

and the DOWN Button simultaneously for 10-seconds. The LCD 

screen will go blank except either THERMO and OFF or THERMO 

and ON will flash 3-times (0.5-seconds OFF, 0.5-seconds ON) 

to indicate the change has been made

FLAME - A (OR MAIN) ADJUSTMENT

•  Transmits a flame height setting command to the control module 

to adjust the Flame-A height.

•  Available settings are 1-7 with a factory default of 7. If the 

Flame-A setting is changed during operation (either manu-

ally or automatically), the control will remember and use the 

adjusted setting on subsequent manual ON cycles (Flame-A 

setting memory).

•  While in MANUAL ON, or PROGRAM ON modes, press the 

FLAME Zone to enter Flame-A Adjustment, then press the UP or 

DOWN buttons to raise and lower the flame; press the MODE/

SET Button or wait for 15 seconds to accept the new setting.

•  LCD Display: When setting the Flame-A height, the Flame-A 

icon, and Flame-A setting number will flash in the FLAME Zone.

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION  

Continued

LIGHT ADJUSTMENT

•  Transmits a light setting command to the control module to 

adjust the light output level.

•  Available settings are 0 (off) – 6 with a factory default of 0 (off).
•  While in any mode of operation, press the LIGHT Zone to enter 

Light Adjustment, then press the UP or DOWN buttons to raise 

or lower the light output; press the MODE/SET Button or wait 

for 15 seconds to accept the new setting.

•  LCD Displays:

•  When raising or lowering the light output level with the UP 

or DOWN buttons, the light icon and light setting number 

will flash in the LIGHT Zone.

CONTINUOUS PILOT OPERATION

•  To activate or deactivate the Continuous Pilot Feature, press 

and hold the MODE/SET and UP Buttons simultaneously for 5 

seconds.

•  LCD Display: When activated, CONT. PILOT will be displayed in 

the MODE Zone.

CHILD-LOCK OPERATION

•  Child-Lock operation prevents any user input to the transmitter. 

No mode of operation or feature may be adjusted when Child-

Lock is activated. All automatic functions will continue normally.

•  To activate or deactivate the Child-Lock feature, press and 

hold the MODE/SET and DOWN Buttons simultaneously for 5 

seconds.

•  LCD Displays:

•  When activated, the LOCK icon will appear in the MODE 

Zone.

•  If any touch-zone or button is pressed when activated, the 

LCD backlight will illuminate and the LOCK icon will flash 

for 5 seconds in the MODE Zone.

SENSOR SAFETY OVERRIDE

•  Will only operate if the control is in MANUAL OFF mode.
•  Press and hold the FLAME Zone and the UP Button simultane-

ously activate the sensor safety override feature.

•  The module will ignore any sensor faults, continually emit an 

igniter spark, and energize the PILOT operator output.

•  When the buttons are released, the control will immediately 

return to MANUAL OFF mode.

•  LCD Display:

•  When the Sensor Safety Override feature is activated, CONT. 

PILOT will flash on the LCD screen.

COMMUNICATION SAFETY

•  In manual ON and program modes of operation, the transmitter 

will send a communication safety transmission every 15 - min-

utes.  This signal is further processed by the ignition control 

module to verify the transmitter is communicating properly.

Summary of Contents for VRL4543ZEN

Page 1: ...stion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on Page 6 of this manual PFS US Report No F11 054 WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safe...

Page 2: ...bited 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 IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual car...

Page 3: ...ture 10 This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly This fireplace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not enough fresh air is...

Page 4: ...he individual manual shut off must be a T handle type valve Unvented appliances may NOT be installed in bedrooms or bathrooms A working smoke detector must be installed in the area where vent free app...

Page 5: ...hich the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space This appliance shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight c...

Page 6: ...ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors C Install a lower Btu Hr fireplace if lower Btu Hr siz...

Page 7: ...ealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace WARNING This appliance is equipped for either natural gas or propane LP gas but not both Gas type is indicated on the rating plate Field conv...

Page 8: ...D 16 5 2 E 14 A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 Wall Supplied firebox hood must be used at all times Note All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace hood opening to bottom of mantel shelf Noncombustible ma...

Page 9: ...1 2 29 5 8 29 5 8 16 3 8 7 1 8 1 7 8 8 1 4 44 1 8 1 1 55 1 8 52 47 16 1 2 11 3 4 8 1 4 5 8 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 8 VRL4543 Series Dimensions Electrical Outlet Gas Line Access Gas Line Access...

Page 10: ...propane LP supply This fireplace requires anexternalregulator notsupplied Installtheexternal regulatorbetweenthefireplaceandpropane LPsupply WARNING Never connect natural gas fireplace to private non...

Page 11: ...diment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into fireplace gas controls If sediment trap is not installed or is...

Page 12: ...lve 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 13 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either o...

Page 13: ...a guide screw the rear panel to the fireplace as shown in Figure 16 INSTALLING HOOD 1 Loosen screws at top of face opening and slide hood through screws as shown in Figure 17 2 Tighten screws securing...

Page 14: ...ont of the fireplace unscrew 4 corner brackets from the firebox top See Figure 21 2 Remove 2 side walls and then the rear wall Discard rear wall 3 Replace 2 side walls and reinstall the corner bracket...

Page 15: ...ner shuts OFF Figure 26 Gas Module Right Side Figure 27 Gas Module Left Side Remote Control Feature The module has a built in remote control receiver that allows the user to program the remote transmi...

Page 16: ...supplied with the unit into the battery compart ment It is recommended that ALKALINE batteries always be used for this product Be sure the batteries are installed with the and ends facing the correct...

Page 17: ...tory default or degrees C Press the UP and DOWN Buttons simultaneously to change between degrees F and C SET TEMP While in THERMOSTAT mode press the UP or DOWN Button to change the SET TEMP 45 90 deg...

Page 18: ...Flame A setting number will flash in the FLAME Zone REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Continued LIGHT ADJUSTMENT Transmits a light setting command to the control module to adjust the light output level Availa...

Page 19: ...is appliance requires 120V electricity for normal operation Control module should be plugged into electrical outlet located underneath firebox bottom Back up battery supply is available for power outa...

Page 20: ...ecommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can If using compressed air in a can please follow the direct...

Page 21: ...the fireplace running Some burner flame holes may become blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off fireplace and let cool Remove blockage Blocked burner flame holes will create so...

Page 22: ...ot Main HI LO DC Motor Drive Light Module Black Black Brown Red Orange Orange To Ground Igniter Sensor PILOT BATTERY PACK WIRING DIAGRAM Black Blk White SIZE AA SIZE AA SIZE AA SIZE AA Blk Brown Yello...

Page 23: ...ontact local propane LP gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Main tenance Page 20 or replace ODS pilot assembly 4 Replace gas regulator 1 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 2 Cl...

Page 24: ...cting while cooling 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Damaged burner REMEDY 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance Page 20 1 Refer to Air for Com...

Page 25: ...LP only 3 Gas leak See Warning statement above 1 Not enough fresh air is available 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above 2 Control valve or gas co...

Page 26: ...SuperiorFireplaces us com 126861 01L 26 PARTS MODELS VRL4543ZEN VRL4543ZEP 11 7 4 3 8 8 8 8 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 24 21 5 22 23 6 2 1 13 10 9 12 Cat No Description F1186 VRL4543ZEN F1187 VRL4543ZEP...

Page 27: ...694 Burner Gasket 2 14 J6737 Electronic Access Cover 1 15 J8032 Insulation Heatshield 1 16 J6718 Module Extension 1 17 J6570 Bracket Valve Components 1 18 J6738 Insulation Heatshield 1 19 RP125072 03...

Page 28: ...SuperiorFireplaces us com 126861 01L 28 PARTS MODELS VRL4543ZEN VRL4543ZEP 1 4 6 2 8 9 7 5 3 5 11 12 13 14 10 7 8...

Page 29: ...d by IHP Use of non approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards KEY NO CATALOG NO DESCRIPTION VRL4543ZEN F1186 VRL4543ZEP F1187 QTY 1 J6630 Top Spacer 4 2 J6566 Top Nailing Flange...

Page 30: ...ace Trim for 43 Linear Fireplace Aged Silver F1038 DFT43AC Decorative Face Trim for 43 Linear Fireplace Aged Copper LINEAR SEE THRU CONVERSION KITS Not Shown F1030 LVSTI Linear VF See Thru Conversion...

Page 31: ...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...

Page 32: ...tributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2013 Innovative Hearth Products P N 126861 01 Rev L 02 2019 1769 East Lawrence Street Russellville AL 35654 SuperiorFireplaces us com Record th...

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