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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 126712-01   Rev.B   03/2014

PFS

®

US

Models

VRT3032 Series
VCT3032 Series

VRT3036 Series
VCT3036 Series

FBF36WS-LS

VRT3042 Series
VCT3042 Series

P126712-01

Summary of Contents for FBF36WS-LS

Page 1: ...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 yo...

Page 2: ...trying to assemble operate or service this heater Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explo sion electricalshockandcarbon monoxide poisoning WARNING Any change to this firebox or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Donotallowfans to blow directly into the firebox Avoidanydraftsthatalterburner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter bu...

Page 3: ...d or stored under dusty conditions 6 Do not use this firebox to cook food or burn paper or other objects 7 Turn firebox off and let cool before servic ing Only a qualified service person should service and repair firebox 8 Operating firebox above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage 9 Do not use the firebox if it has been un der water due to the shock hazard that could result with the...

Page 4: ...s will not affect the performance of the fireplace or vent free gas logs OPTIONAL FIBER AND PORCELAIN LINERS For a vintage look the fiber panels give a old masonry brick look and are light weight and easy to install For a modern look the porcelain panels accessory have a black sleek finish that reflects the glow of the flame OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT The optional AK4 and AK4F air kit provides addit...

Page 5: ...03 6 870 7 610 10 517 3 518 3 282 8 152 6 866 13 119 8 132 3 522 8 152 10 457 23 919 12 564 16 586 19 461 4 366 6 039 22 444 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Figure 1 Product Specifications 32 Models Right Side View Left Side View Front View 32 MODELS Outside Air Kit Location Electrical Outlet Firebox Top View ...

Page 6: ... 890 36 074 7 049 20 962 8 063 7 410 8 513 11 492 3 277 2 550 8 175 8 525 8 331 8 175 13 892 10 349 24 934 21 081 6 043 29 101 26 366 40 250 Right Side View Left Side View Front View Firebox Top View 36 MODELS Figure 2 Product Specifications 36 Models Outside Air Kit Location Electrical Outlet ...

Page 7: ... 7 083 23 964 22 281 3 120 44 253 7 564 10 532 13 369 2 520 8 153 3 265 10 768 10 436 2 523 8 153 14 233 12 582 50 045 23 216 4 479 6 028 36 143 27 117 Right Side View Left Side View Front View Firebox Top View 42 MODELS Figure 3 Product Specifications 42 Models Outside Air Kit Location Electrical Outlet ...

Page 8: ...mmunicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the un confined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required vol ume of indoor combustion air is provided by...

Page 9: ...rom the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater __________ Btu Hr Vent free heater _________ Btu Hr Total _________ Btu Hr AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 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 Hr maximum ...

Page 10: ...on for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermo stat 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 Outlet Air V...

Page 11: ...1 2 from the wall This com bustible material must be 4 from the side of the fireplace cabinet see Figure 6 B Clearances from the top of firebox opening to ceiling should not be less than 42 C When firebox is installed on carpeting or other combustible material other than wood flooring firebox should be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of enclosure D Clearances ...

Page 12: ...side to Inside Height Figure 8a Figure 8b Figure 8c Figure 8d NOTICE Ifyourinstallationdoes not meet the minimum clear ances shown you must do one of the following raise the mantel to an accept able height remove the mantel BUILT IN FIREBOX INSTALLATION Built in installation of this firebox involves installing firebox into a framed in enclosure This makes the front of firebox flush with wall Optio...

Page 13: ...he firebox front facing WARNING Do not allow any combustiblematerialstooverlap the firebox front facing INSTALLATION Continued Figure 9 Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs Model May Vary From Illustration Nailing Flanges Nails or Wood Screws IMPORTANT Noncombustible materials such as brick tile etc may overlap the front facing but should never cover any necessary open ings like louvered slots WARNING ...

Page 14: ...amage the firebrick concrete insert Figure 11 Location of Knockout for Gas Line Knockout Chisel Firebrick Side Wall Remove this Area Side View INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORIES NOTICE The firebox identifica tionlabel includingmodelnum ber serial number clearances etc is located in the right side screen pocket area on the front of the firebox See Figure 24 page 20 NOTICE If a log set is instal...

Page 15: ... Decide which way you intend to gain access into the bottom rear of the firebox to install the blower accessory The lower front panel can be removed easily by snapping out the front with a flat blade screwdriver Use caution not to scratch any surfaces Models with louvered front panels can also be removed by inserting fingertips between slots and gently pulling out Accessibility to the bottom on 36...

Page 16: ...and make sure wire routing is not pinched or in a precarious position Correct accordingly INSTALLATION Continued Model BK Installation 1 Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to terminals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight see Figure 15 2 Place blower against lower rear wall of firebox outer wrapper with exhaust port di rected upward Depe...

Page 17: ...heck for operation Turn blower off by turning knob fully coun terclockwise before continuing 9 Peel off backing paper and stick supplied wiring diagram decal on firebox bottom approximately 12 in front of blower see Figure 18 10 Replace all panels and or brick bottom panel if previously removed Figure 18 Location of Wiring Diagram Decal Model May Vary From Illustration Wiring Diagram Decal 12 in F...

Page 18: ...gure 14 page 15 7 Using ON OFF rocker switch to turn blower on and check for operation Turn blower off before continuing 8 Peel off backing paper and stick supplied wiring diagram decal on firebox bottom approximately 12 in from of blower see Figure 18 page 17 9 Replace all panels and or brick bottom panel if previously removed INSTALLATION Continued Model BK3 Installation VCT3036 and VCT3042 Mode...

Page 19: ...n air is accessed through a vented crawl space AK4F or through a sidewall AK4 See Figure 21 CAUTION Combustion air inlet ducts shall not terminate in attic space Figure 21 Outside Air Kit Secure to Collars with Metal Tape Screws or Straps Min of 1 4 x 20 in size Air Inlet Location Must Allow For Bushes or Snow Vent Hood Required for Wall Installation Air Inlet Eyebrow Vented Crawl Space Check Loca...

Page 20: ...on right side of firebox and fasten using remaining Phillips screw LOCATING ACCESS COVER PLATE Sheet metal cover plates located underneath front hearth refractory if included may have shifted or moved out of place while fireplace was in transit These cover plates must be kept in the proper location prior to using the fireplace See Figure 25 Figure 22 Screw and Hood Placement Model May Vary From Il...

Page 21: ...ODUCTS at 1 800 655 2008 When calling have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater how heater was malfunctioning purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about instal lation operation or troubleshooting If so contact INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS at 1 800 655 2008 When calling please have your...

Page 22: ...ional kit provide additional air to reduce build up of condensation that occurs in today s tightly constructed homes AK4F Outside Air Kit for Floor Installation AK4X Collar and Hood accepts any length of 4 flex tube AK4B 50 pc Bulk Collar Only Kits ACCESSORIES REFRACTORY BRICK LINER KIT BL36H 36 Red Textured Herringbone BL42H 42 Red Textured Herringbone BL36HS 36 White Smooth Herringbone BL42HS 42...

Page 23: ...2 Oak Stain Classic C32GO 32 Oak Stain Georgian 36 WALL MANTELS W36TU 36 Unfinished Traditional W36TO 36 Oak Stain Traditional 36 CORNER MANTELS C36TU 36 Unfinished Traditional C36TO 36 Oak Stain Traditional UNIVERSAL CABINET MANTEL Fits 36 Models LACMO Large Dark Oak Stain LACMW Large Dark Walnut Stain Note No 42 mantels offered at this time PERIMETER TRIM PT32 32 Black PT32B 32 Brushed Brass PT3...

Page 24: ...ox White Stacked Brick VRT3036WS F0310 Flush Face 36 VF Firebox White Stacked Brick VCT3036WS F0311 Louver Face 36 VF Firebox White Stacked Brick VRT3036RS F0312 Flush Face 36 VF Firebox Red Stacked Brick VCT3036RS F0313 Louver Face 36 VF Firebox Red Stacked Brick VRT3036RH F0314 Flush Face 36 VF Firebox Red Stacked Brick VCT3036RH F0315 Louver Face 36 VF Firebox Red Stacked Brick VRT3042WS F0316 ...

Page 25: ...cess 1 AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 126588 01 Louver Assembly 36 2 126588 02 Louver Assembly 42 2 126588 03 Louver Assembly 32 2 F 0 3 0 2 F 0 3 0 3 F 0 3 0 4 F 0 3 0 5 F 0 3 0 6 F 0 3 0 7 KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 108441 01 Screen 2 12116 Screen 2 107891 01 Screen 2 2 108700 01 Screen Rod 2 106691 01 Screen Rod 2 107839 01 Screen Rod 2 3 11418 Push On Nut 2 4 108414 01 Hood Deflector 1 107944 01 Ho...

Page 26: ...311 Louver Face 36 VF Firebox White Stacked Brick VRT3036RS F0312 Flush Face 36 VF Firebox Red Stacked Brick VCT3036RS F0313 Louver Face 36 VF Firebox Red Stacked Brick VRT3036RH F0314 Flush Face 36 VF Firebox Red Stacked Brick VCT3036RH F0315 Louver Face 36 VF Firebox Red Stacked Brick VRT3042WS F0316 Flush Face 42 VF Firebox White Stacked Brick VCT3042WS F0317 Louver Face 42 VF Firebox White Sta...

Page 27: ...ctory Red Stack 1 125291 02 Right Refractory Red Stack 1 125286 02 Right Refractory Red Herringbone 1 125296 02 Right Refractory Red Herringbone 1 3 108430 01 Rear Refractory White Stack 1 125282 01 Rear Refractory White Stack 1 125292 01 Rear Refractory White Stack 1 125282 02 Rear Refractory Red Stack 1 125292 02 Rear Refractory Red Stack 1 125287 02 Rear Refractory Red Herringbone 1 125297 02 R...

Page 28: ...ated on product or identification tag ______________________________ Serial No located on product or identification tag ___________________________ Date Purchased ___________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification ...

Page 29: ...ral 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 ...

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Page 32: ...t notice in design materials specifications pricesandalsotodiscontinuecolors stylesandproducts Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2013 IHP LLC P N 126712 01 Rev B 03 2014 1508 Elm Hill Pike Suite 108 Nashville TN 37210 1 800 655 2008 www IHP US com ...

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