Superior VRE6000 Series, Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...n 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 DIMEN SIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or prope...

Page 2: ...nd completely before trying to assemble operate or service this fireplace Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death WARNING Anychangetothisfireboxoritscontrols can be dangerous WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directly into the firebox Avoid any drafts...

Page 3: ...proved ANSI Z21 11 2 deco rative type unvented room heaters Physical size limitations apply Refer to minimum firebox requirements supplied with log heater It requires no outside venting or chimney making installation easy and inexpensive State of Massachusetts The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sellers of unvented propane or natur...

Page 4: ...1B 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 36 MODELS Figure 1 36 Models VRE6036RS VRE6036IS VRE6036RH and VRE6036IH 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 8 36 HEARTH 1 1 4 20 1 4 Ref 35 1 4 19 22 1 2 ...

Page 5: ...ODUCT SPECIFICATIONS continued 42 MODELS Figure 2 42 Models VRE6042RS VRE6042IS VRE6042RH and VRE6042IH 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 30 11 1 8 42 HEARTH 1 1 4 23 Ref 41 3 8 26 3 8 21 3 4 ...

Page 6: ...igure 3 50 Models VRE6050RS VRE6050IS VRE6050RH and VRE6050IH 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 16 4 7 8 50 HEARTH 1 1 4 23 Ref 49 3 8 34 3 8 21 3 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS continued 50 MODELS ...

Page 7: ...ia above you must provide ad ditional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 8 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to Determining Fresh Air Flow For Firebox Location Confined and Unconfined Space TheNational Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m3 per kw of t...

Page 8: ...ined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 4 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 4 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required siz...

Page 9: ... bottom of your firebox except where standoff spacers are integrally attached If standoff spacers are attached to your firebox these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials Use the dimensions shown for rough opening to create the easiest installation Use dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation see Built In Firebox Installation page 10 INSTALL...

Page 10: ...al product standard Fol low all minimum clearances shown in this manual NOTICE Ifyourinstallationdoesnotmeettheminimum clearances shown you must do one of the following raise the mantel to an acceptable 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 I...

Page 11: ...des This firebox may be installed using a cabinet mantel against a wall in your home The firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed directly on the floor Mantels may be available from your retailer or custom built for your home 1 Assemble cabinet mantel as instructed 2 Install gas piping to firebox location See Gas Line Installation on page 13 You may have to cut an access hole in the floor or wa...

Page 12: ...ight Face Slot Figure 14 Slots for Firebrick Walls Figure 15 Installing Side Walls Retaining Bracket Figure 13 Removing Shipping Brackets GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS Material provided Bag of cement Bag of sand Material required Piping bag Joints striker Heavy duty mixing bucket Sponge or Wet Cloth 1 Moisten brick surface with damp sponge or spray bottle just prior to application When bricks are wet any ...

Page 13: ...replace chamber for fitting connection see Figure 19 Note Secureincominggaslinetowoodframingtoproviderigidityfor threaded end 4 Repack insulation around gas line and into sleeve opening Seal any gaps between gas line and refractory knockout hole with refractory cement or commercial furnace cement Install the gas appliance or cap off gas line if desired A gas line or gas log lighter may be installe...

Page 14: ...Superiorfireplaces US com 127026 01B 14 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 PARTS 36 42 AND 50 SUPERIOR MODELS ...

Page 15: ...s Conduit Cover 4 15 109752 01 Conduit One 2 16 109752 02 Conduit Two 2 17 Heat Shield Support 1 18 123298 02 Ash Box Assembly 1 19 Firebox Top 1 20 109457 03 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 42 2 110146 02 Screen Rod 50 2 117568 03 Sc...

Page 16: ...7 7 8 PARTS 36 42 AND 50 SUPERIOR MODELS Picture may vary from actual WARNING Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP Use of non approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards ...

Page 17: ...tacked 42 Red 1 125429 01 Left Herringbone 42 Red 1 125441 01 Left Stacked 50 Red 1 125453 01 Left Herringbone 50 Red 1 7 125556 01 Panel Retainers 3 8 120848 01 Ash Brick Red 1 KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION VRE6036IS F0462 VRE6036IH F0464 VRE6042IS F0466 VRE6042IH F0468 VRE6050IS F0470 VRE6050IH F0472 QTY 1 125116 03 Left Leading Brick 36 Ivory 1 125118 03 Left Leading Brick 42 50 Ivory 1 2 125116 0...

Page 18: ...n 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 replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty When calling or writing please have your model and serial numbers of your fireplace ready Model and serial number information are in...

Page 19: ... 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 fau...

Page 20: ..._ Keep receipt for warranty verification Innovative Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in design materials specifications pricesandalsotodiscontinuecolors stylesandproducts Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2014 IHP LLC P N 127026 01 Rev B 01 2015 1508 Elm Hill Pike Suite 108 Nashville TN 37210 1 800 655 2008 I...