background image

WHEN USED AS AN OUTDOOR APPLIANCE

DANGER

CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING

•  This appliance can produce carbon 

monoxide which has no odor.

•  Using it in an enclosed space can kill 

you.

•  Never use this appliance in an en-

closed space such as a camper, tent, 

car or home.

 

DANGER

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

If you smell gas:

•  Shut off gas to the appliance.

•  Extinguish any open flame.

•  If odor continues, leave the area immediately.

•  After leaving the area, call your gas supplier or fire department.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion, which 

could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.

 

WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service 

agency, or the gas supplier.

 

WARNING: Do not store gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appli-

ance. An LP-cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

 WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop-

erty 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. 

•  Leave the building immediately.

•  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.

 DANGER:

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result 

in serious injury, death, or property damage.

 AVERTISSEMENT

RISQUED’INDENDIE OU D’EXPLOSION

Le non-respect Des avertissements de sécurité pourrait 

d’entraîner des blessures graves, la mort ou des dommages 

matériels.

-  Ne pas entreposer ni utilizer d’essence ni d’autres vapeurs 

ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage de cet appareil 

ou de tout autre appareil.

- QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:

• Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareil.

• Ne touchez à aucan interrupteur. Ne pas vous servir des 

téléphones se trouvant dans le bâtiment où vous trouvez. 

•  Sortez immédiatement de bâtiment.

• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de gaz depuis un 

voisin. Suivez les instructions du fournisseur. 

• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz, appelez 

le service des incindies.

  L’installation et l’entretien doivent être assurés par un instal-

lateur ou un service d’entretien qualifié ou par le fournisseur 

de gaz.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l’appareil.

Consommateur : Conservez cette notice pour consultation ultérieure.

PFS

®

US

C

Installation and Operation Instructions

Stainless Outdoor Linear Fireplace

P/N 127035-01   Rev. K   11/2019

Report No. F12-052

VRE4543EP

VRE4543EN

Models

Ce manuel est disponible en francais, 

simplement en faire la demande. Numéro 

de la pièce 127035-03.

P127035-01

Summary of Contents for VRE4543EN

Page 1: ... 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 DANGER FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failuretofollowsafetywarningsexactlycouldresult in serious injury death or property damage AVERTISSEMENT RISQUED INDENDIE OU D EXPLOSION Le non respect Des averti...

Page 2: ...n expose you to chemi calsincludingCarbonBlack whichisknowntotheState of California to cause cancer and Carbon Monoxide which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov WARNING Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traf...

Page 3: ...gas supplier call the fire department 4 This fireplace shall be used only outdoors in a well ventilated space and shall not be used in a building garage or any other enclosed area 5 Do not use this fireplace as a wood burning fireplace Use only high temperature pebbles that are approved for use with this fireplace 6 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenanc...

Page 4: ...ers shall be installed in accordance with 527 CMR 30 Installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gas fitter licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts The flexible gas line connector used shall not exceed 36 inches 92 centimeters in length The individual manual shut off must be a T handle type valve Unvented appliances may NOT be installed in bedrooms or bath rooms A working smoke dete...

Page 5: ...l lation CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles for the fireplace are as follows Back and sides 1 26 mm Perpendicular walls 8 203 mm Floor From bottom of Fireplace 0 0 mm Ceiling From top of opening 42 1067 mm Top of Standoffs 0 0 mm For back and sides of fireplace do not pack with insulation or other materials Hearth Extension A hearth extension is not required with this fireplace Any hear...

Page 6: ...T INSIDE OF NAILING FLANGE 15 1 4 387 mm MOUNTED INSIDE OF NAILING FLANGE FLAT FOR ONE SIDED APPLICATION STUDS ARE NOT MOUNTED TO THE REAR OF NAILING FLANGES 17 1 2 445 mm Figure 2 Framing Clearances for One Sided Application Figure 3 Framing Clearances for See Thru Application Figure 5 Clearances for Combustible Mantels Figure 4 Installing Concrete Board Concrete Board TOP VIEW SAFE ZONE Perpendi...

Page 7: ...8 181 mm 1 7 8 181 mm 1 26 mm 3 1 4 83 mm 8 1 4 210 mm 13 1 4 337 mm 1 7 8 181 mm 2 3 4 181 mm 44 1 8 1121 mm 55 1 8 1400 mm 47 1194 mm 52 1321 mm 5 8 16 mm 11 3 4 298 mm 16 1 2 419 mm 17 1 2 445 mm 8 1 4 210 mm 29 5 8 753 mm 29 5 8 753 mm 16 3 8 416 mm Gas Line Access Gas Line Access Electrical Outlet ...

Page 8: ...OTE Electrical housing and cover plate have sharp edges Wear protective gloves CHECK GAS TYPE Use proper gas type for the fireplace unit you are installing If you have conflicting gas types do not install fireplace See retailer where you purchased the fireplace for proper fireplace according to your gas type INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION Installation Items Needed Before installing fi...

Page 9: ...leaks See Checking Gas Connec tions Page 10 WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves Nev...

Page 10: ...ts appliance main gas valve control valve and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage fireplace regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for na...

Page 11: ...ard 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 regular application you will need to finish the installation of the rear panel If you will be upgrading the fireplace to a see thru the rear panel will need to be removed See Upgrading VRE4543 Series to ...

Page 12: ...hru Applications Figure 21 Installing Side Face Filler for See Thru Applications Removing Rear Interior Wall 1 Through firebox opening in the front of the fireplace unscrew 4 corner brackets from the firebox top See Figure 19 2 Remove 2 side walls and then the rear wall Discard rear wall 3 Replace 2 side walls and reinstall the corner brackets Installing Access Door Retaining Brackets 1 Screw acce...

Page 13: ...er 4 The control module is located on the left as shown in Figure 24 5 Light switch is located on the right hand side as shown in Figure 24 6 ON OFF switch is located on the left hand side as shown in Figure 24 Figure 25 Placing Glass Pebbles Place Glass Pebbles on the pebble tray in a single orderly layer Green glass pebbles are included with your fireplace Install the glass pebbles before instal...

Page 14: ...he remote transmit ter Once the module s internal receiver accepts the transmitter code there will be a series of confirming beeps The remote system is ready for use Pushing and holding the LEARN button for 6 seconds will result in clearing the transmitter security code from the module s memory The module will make three long beeps in succession when it has been cleared Figure 27 Gas Module Left S...

Page 15: ...under water This 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 outages 1 STOP Read the safety information column 1 1 Push remote control to OFF position 2 Turn off all electric power to appliance if service is to be performed 3 Turn equipment shutoff va...

Page 16: ... cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder 6 In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 above BURNER FLAME PATTERN Burner flames will be steady not lifting or floating Flame patterns will be different from unit to unit and will vary depending on installation type and weather conditions This can be dan...

Page 17: ...000MOD AF 4000 AF 4000B P Control Module Black Black SWI SWI GND Red HI LO Main Black BATTERY PACK Black Red Black Red SIZE AA SIZE AA SIZE AA SIZE AA AC Power Adapter 110V MAX 15 AMPS CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous opera tion Verify proper operation after servicing ...

Page 18: ...ect 6 Inlet gas pressure is too low 7 Burner orifice s clogged 8 Wire disconnected from gas control 9 Ground wire issue 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2 Repeat igniting operation until air is re moved 3 Contact local propane LP gas company 4 Set control module to REMOTE position 5 Contact qualified service person to check pressure 6 Contact local natural or propane LP gas com...

Page 19: ...rner see Cleaning and Main tenance Page 19 or replace burner orifice s White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 1 When heated vapors from furniture polish wax carpet cleaners etc may turn into white powder residue 1 Turn appliance off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products Remote does not function 1 Battery is not installed Batte...

Page 20: ...le makes one beep every one second 1 The burner did not successfully ignite 1 Press OFF then ON buttons to re attempt ignition Refer to When on button on remote control is pressed there is spark at igniter but no ignition on Page 22 Gas odor during combustion 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of Page 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING Continue...

Page 21: ...5 8 6 7 3 9 10 11 19 20 21 12 12 13 14 4 22 15 16 18 17 WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifi cally approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury Cat No Model F0497 VRE4543EN F0498 VRE4543EP ...

Page 22: ...ube X 3 8 MPT 2 11 J4711 Flextube Dormont 3 8 X 15 1 12 J6694 Gasket Burner Linear DV 2 13 J7946 Cover Electronics LVFO 1 14 RP126051 01 Insulation Heat Sheild LVF 1 15 J7945 Bracket Elec Mount LVFO 1 16 J6868 Switch Rocker On Off Remote 1 17 J4955 Bushing Dbl Insul 1 18 J6547 Board Skytech AF 5000MOD Main 1 19 J6204 Power Module AF 4000 110H L 1 20 J6205 Battery Backup W Batteries 1 21 J6361 Valv...

Page 23: ... VRE4543EP 5 5 1 1 2 2 7 8 9 8 9 10 10 11 7 12 17 14 3 6 13 13 15 4 16 16 1 1 WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifi cally approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury ...

Page 24: ...Side False LVFO 2 11 J6571 Wall Back False LVFO 1 12 J7517 Cover Access LVFO 1 13 J6573 Filler Sides LVFO 2 14 J6721 Hood Deflector LVFO 1 15 J6790 Glass Tempered 42 75W x 7 00H 1 16 J6787 Bracket Glass Retainer LVFO 2 17 J6750 Pan Pebbles LVFO 1 PARTS MODELS VRE4543EN AND VRE4543EP This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under...

Page 25: ...only parts supplied from the manufacturer Normally all parts should be ordered through your IHP distributor or dealer Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices at time of order When ordering repair parts always give the following information 1 The model number of the fireplace 2 The serial number of the fireplace 3 The part number 4 The description of the part 5 The quantity required 6 The instal...

Page 26: ...___________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ __________________________________...

Page 27: ...ned 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 ...

Page 28: ... your local distributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2014 Innovative Hearth Products P N 127035 01 Rev K 11 2019 1769 East Lawrence Street Russellville AL 35654 SuperiorFireplaces us com Record the following important information about your appliance Appliance model number Appliance serial number Date appliance was Installed Type of gas appliance uses Dealer name P127035 01 ...

Reviews: