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Installation and Operation Instructions

Unvented (Vent-Free) Universal Firebox

With Refractory Panels

P/N 126709-01   REV. C   06/2017

Models

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 fi replace size requirement.

DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX, UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM 
DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION.

       

WARNING:

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.

-   Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable 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 fi re department.

 -  Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

 

PFS

®

US

Report No. F09-130

VRT4032WS

VRT4032WH

VRT4036WS

VRT4036WH

VRT4042WS

VRT4042WH

P126709-01

For use with log set (required option)

LBG18BM

      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.

Summary of Contents for VRT4032WH

Page 1: ...damage 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 r...

Page 2: ...service this fireplace Improper use of this fireplace cancauseseriousinjuryordeath from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning This firebox has been tested under Z21 91b 2007 for use with approvedANSIZ21 11 2decora tive type unvented room heater WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death WARNING...

Page 3: ...furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these prod ucts may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls and furniture 11 Provide adequate clearances around air openings Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects in the firebox or on logs Keepthefireplaceareacle...

Page 4: ...These models CANNOT be installed in a bedroom unless maximum Btu rating of installed vent free log set is less than 10 000 Btu hr 4 Proper air for combustion and ventilation Page 7 LOCAL CODES Install and use firebox with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code Natural Gas and Propane ...

Page 5: ...1 2 34 1 2 36 3 8 Standoffs 221 2 321 4 361 2 41 4 In ng ges 5 8 Figure 1 Firebox Dimensions 32 Models Right Side View Front View 32 MODELS Outside Air Kit Location Optional Left Side View with Air Kit Back View Top View 9 93 4 19 3 8 16 5 8 15 8 35 8 81 8 2 7 8 85 8 Built Side Nailin Flang Square Gas Line Access Holes ...

Page 6: ...langes PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued Figure 2 Firebox Dimensions 36 and 42 Models 36 AND 42 MODELS NOTE If only one dimension is shown dimension is the same for both 36 and 42 models Firebox Top View 13 3 4 36 Models 12 3 8 42 Models 7 1 4 36 Models 9 42 Models 2 5 8 101 2 36 Models 121 2 42 Models Outside Air Kit Location Optional Left Side View with Air Kit 13 3 4 36 Models 15 5 8 42 Models 2...

Page 7: ...llow The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 to use this method to determine if the space is confined or unconfined Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them Today s homes are built more energy efficient than ever New materials increased insulation and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes Homeowners apply w...

Page 8: ...rect vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater _________ Btu Hr Vent free fireplace _________ Btu Hr Total _________ Btu Hr 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used _______ Btu Hr maximum the space can support _______ Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 63 360 Btu...

Page 9: ... and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent INSTALLATION Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 12 12...

Page 10: ...top of firebox open ing shown in Figure 6 Page 11 These are minimum allowable mantel clearances for a safe installation Use larger clearances wher ever possible to minimize heating of objects and materials placed on mantel WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and adjoining wall Carefully follow these instructions This will ensure safe ins...

Page 11: ...cessory You must install shoulder screws from trim kit now Figure 6 Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation Supplied Firebox Hood Must Be Used at All Times Wire mesh Screen Firebox Noncombustible Material May Project Off this Surface above the Firebox Hood Mantel Shelf Note Any portion of the mantel shelf must NOT extend beyond this profile 12 16 20 11 2 63 4 12 Note All vertical measu...

Page 12: ...STALLATION Continued Figure 8 Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs Nailing Flanges Nails or Wood Screws Indoor Firebox WARNING Do not allow any combustiblematerialstooverlap firebox front facing WARNING Do not allow noncombustible materials to cover any necessary openings like louvered slots WARNING Use only non combustible mortar or adhe siveswhenoverlappingthefront facing with noncombustible facing m...

Page 13: ...iceper son must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION Donotuseexces sive force to remove the knock out Toomuchforcemaydamage the firebrick concrete insert WARNING Do not alter cut or modify fireplace spacers INSTALLING GAS LINE IMPORTANT See Connecting to Gas Supply in your log set owner s manual for details on gas hookup You may run gas line from either side or back of fireb...

Page 14: ...rod into front hole on right side of firebox and fasten using remaining Phillips screw Hood Remove Replace Side Screws Loosen Top Screws Figure 12 Hood Placement Model May Vary From Illustration Hood OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT MODEL AK4 AK4F Installation of outside air kit should be per formed during rough framing of fireplace due to the nature of it s location Outside combus tion air is accessed th...

Page 15: ...com REPLACEMENT PARTS See Pages 17 19 for a complete replacement parts list Use 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 appliance 2 The serial number of the appliance 3 Th...

Page 16: ...039 Model PT32 32 Black Cat No F1040 Model PT32B 32 Brushed Brass Cat No F1041 Model PT32P 32 Platinum Cat No F1042 Model PT36 36 Black Cat No F1043 Model PT36B 36 Brushed Brass Cat No F1044 Model PT36P 36 Platinum Cat No F1045 Model PT42 42 Black Cat No F1046 Model PT42B 42 Brushed Brass Cat No F1047 Model PT42P 42 Platinum VENT FREE GAS LOGS Please visit SuperiorFireplaces us com for specific mo...

Page 17: ...e 32 1 3 Rear Refractory Stacked White 32 1 Rear Refractory Herringbone White 32 1 4 Right Refractory Stacked White 32 1 Right Refractory Herringbone White 32 1 5 Bottom Refractory White 32 1 2 Left Refractory Stacked White 36 1 Left Refractory Herringbone White 36 1 3 Rear Refractory Stacked White 36 1 Rear Refractory Herringbone White 36 1 4 Right Refractory Stacked White 36 1 Right Refractory H...

Page 18: ...20 19 20 20a 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 22 8 9 10 11 12 19 21 19 18 16 15 13 14 Cat No Model Interior F0286 VRT4032WS White Stack F0287 VRT4032WH White Herringbone F0288 VRT4036WS White Stack F0289 VRT4036WH White Herringbone F0290 VRT4042WS White Stack F0291 VRT4042WH White Herringbone ...

Page 19: ...J7441 Stainless Hood 42 1 5 Face Weldment 1 6 Firebox Bottom 1 7 Firebox Surround 1 8 J5185 Refractory Retainer 2 9 J5186 Rear Refractory Retainer 1 10 RP108413 01 Firebox Top Shield 1 11 Firebox Top 1 12 Starter Pipe Collar 1 13 Insulation Pan 1 14 Fireplace Top Insulation 1 15 Fireplace Top 1 16 J6918 Top Spacer 4 17 Fireplace Surround 1 18 J4223 Gas Conduit Left and Right Assembly 2 19 J6934 Ga...

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Page 23: ... 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 ...

Page 24: ...tributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2014 Innovative Hearth Products P N 126709 01 Rev C 06 2017 1508 Elm Hill Pike Suite 108 Nashville TN 37210 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 24 P126709 01 ...

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