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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 126700-01   Rev.A   02/2014

PFS

®

US

Models

VRT4536RS
VRT4536RH

VRT4536WS
VRT4536WH

VRT4542RS
VRT4542RH

VRT4542WS
VRT4542WH

VRT4550RS
VRT4550RH

VRT4550WS
VRT4550WH

P126700-01

Summary of Contents for VRT4536RH

Page 1: ...amage 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...

Page 2: ...ale from the manufacturer This firebox has been tested under Z21 91b 2007 for use with approved ANSI Z21 11 2 decorativetypeunventedroom heater IMPORTANT Read this owner s manualcarefullyandcompletely...

Page 3: ...x as a wood burning fireplace Use only decorative unvented room heaters log sets 2 Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones vermiculite or rock wool Using these added items can cause soot...

Page 4: ...S LOCATING FIREBOX PLANNING Plan where you will install the firebox This will save time and money later when you install the firebox Before installation consider the following 1 Where firebox will be...

Page 5: ...DUCT SPECIFICATIONS 36 MODELS Figure 1 36 Models VRT4536WS and VRT4536WH Picture may vary from actual fireplace 30 1 2 29 30 11 1 8 54 1 2 7 7 8 7 36 45 1 8 35 16 97 16 50 365 16 7 3 8 111 8 3 3 4 4 7...

Page 6: ...CIFICATIONS Continued 42 MODELS Figure 2 42 Models VRT4542WS and VRT4542WH Picture may vary from actual fireplace 4 7 8 54 1 2 7 7 8 7 36 5 16 50 42 51 1 8 32 3 8 3 3 4 30 5 16 8 3 4 13 3 5 16 9 7 16...

Page 7: ...PECIFICATIONS Continued 50 MODELS Figure 3 50 Models VRT4550WS and VRT4550WH Picture may vary from actual fireplace 365 16 50 8 3 4 13 35 16 97 16 59 1 8 50 7 7 8 7 30 54 1 2 11 1 8 32 3 8 3 3 4 38 5...

Page 8: ...sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between...

Page 9: ...ce because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjo...

Page 10: ...CAUTION Log heaters installed in this firebox create warmaircurrents Thesecurrents move heat to wall surfaces next to firebox Installing firebox next tovinylorclothwallcoveringsor operating firebox w...

Page 11: ...m mantel above built in fire box you must meet the minimum allowable clearance between mantel shelf and top of firebox opening shown in Figure 7 These are the minimum allowable mantel clearances for a...

Page 12: ...rough opening 2 Install gas piping to firebox location See Gas Line Installation on page 16 and Con necting to Gas Supply in log set owner s manual 3 Carefully set firebox in front of rough opening w...

Page 13: ...t mantel against a wall in your home The firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed directly on the floor Mantels may be avail able from your retailer or custom built for your home 1 Assemble cabinet...

Page 14: ...cratching during installation of the other panels Figure 13 Installing Refractory Panels LEFT BRICK PANEL PANEL RIGHT BRICK REAR BRICK PANEL BOTTOM BRICK PANEL ASH PANEL UPPER CORNER BRACKET 2x 3 Inst...

Page 15: ...de of fireplace and pull out insula tion from gas line conduit sleeve Save insulation for reuse Replace screws 3 Run a 1 2 black iron gas line into fireplace through the rear at gas line conduit sleev...

Page 16: ...og the decorative gas appliance must comply with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliance for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces ANS Z21 60 or Z21 84 and shall also be installed in accorda...

Page 17: ...g a part or has a broken component please do not return it to the store Call INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS at 1 800 655 2008 to answer questions and replace parts under warranty Note Use only original re...

Page 18: ...www SuperiorFireplaces US com 126700 01A 18 PARTS 36 42 AND 50 MODELS 11 10 11 13 14 15 16 14 3 22 20 21 20 1 19 5 14 15 16 13 12 11 9 7 6 8 17 2 12 18 4...

Page 19: ...3 Screen 36 2 109457 02 Screen 42 2 109457 01 Screen 50 2 117556 03 Screen 36 Stainless 2 117556 02 Screen 42 Stainless 2 117556 01 Screen 50 Stainless 2 21 20806 Screen Rod 36 2 110146 03 Screen Rod...

Page 20: ...www SuperiorFireplaces US com 126700 01A 20 PARTS 36 42 AND 50 MODELS Picture may vary from actual 1 2 5 3 4 6 6...

Page 21: ...ed 1 125841 02 Right Herringbone 50 Red 1 3 116081 02 Left Stacked 36 Red 1 116086 02 Left Herringbone 36 Red 1 125833 02 Left Stacked 42 Red 1 125836 02 Left Herringbone 42 Red 1 125839 02 Left Stack...

Page 22: ...ral White 1 3 116081 01 Left Stacked 36 Natural White 1 116086 01 Left Herringbone 36 Natural White 1 125833 01 Left Stacked 42 Natural White 1 125836 01 Left Herringbone 42 Natural White 1 125839 01...

Page 23: ...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...

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Page 28: ...126700 01 Rev A 02 14 1508 Elm Hill Pike Suite 108 Nashville TN 37210 1 800 655 2008 www IHP US com P126700 01...

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