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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

Unvented (Vent-Free) Universal Firebox
(Box only, Mosaic Masonry Brick Liner Required)

Models 

VRT6036      VRT6042      VRT6050

P/N 901009-00   Rev.  NC  07/2019

REPORT NO. F09-130 

P901009-00

PFS

®

US

Summary of Contents for VRT6036

Page 1: ...ult 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 instru...

Page 2: ...material on or near the appliance Never place any objects in the firebox or on logs Firebox front and screen becomes very hot when run ning firebox Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition Firebox will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow sur faces to cool before touching Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with firebox WARN...

Page 3: ... 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 Firebox must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA70 latest edition Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 25 West 43rd Street 4th floor New York NY 10036 National Fire Protection Association ...

Page 4: ...0_NC 4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 36 MODEL Figure 1 36 Model VRT6036 Picture may vary from actual firebox 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: ...RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 42 MODEL Figure 2 42 Model VRT6042 Picture may vary from actual firebox 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: ... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Continued 50 MODEL Figure 3 50 Model VRT6050 Picture may vary from actual firebox 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 ...

Page 7: ...utdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vent free fireplace 39 000 Btu Hr Total 79 000 Btu Hr WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required volume of indoor combustion air is provided by the method described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 the International Fuel Gas Code or applicable local codes Readthefollowin...

Page 8: ...FuelGasCode orapplicablelocalcodes Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 12 12 VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must ...

Page 9: ...ES WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceil ing and adjoining wall INSTALLATION Carefully follow the instructions below This will ensure safe instal lation Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure 6 A Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combus tible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 6 Example The face o...

Page 10: ...ust follow the clearances shown in Figure 7 Follow these instructions to install the firebox in this manner 1 Frame in rough opening The firebox framing should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier Use dimensions and rough opening lay out in Figure 8 Adjust framing so that firebox flushes with finished wall surface If installing in a corner use dimensions in Figure 9 for rough opening 2 Instal...

Page 11: ...binet 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 14 You may have to cut an access hole in the floor or wall to run gas line to firebox Make sure to l...

Page 12: ...th and Leading Brick panels Hearth Panel Side leading brick Panel 3 Install the left and right firebrick walls There is a bracket with 2 tabs on the bottom of each firebrick wall Angle the wall into the fireplace opening and into the slots on the side of the hearth Fig ure 14 then tilt the top of the panel toward the firebox surround Figure 14 Slots for Firebrick Walls Figure 15 Installing Side an...

Page 13: ...e smaller opening is downward and over a moist towel to avoid spilling Place a wet towel over the bucket making sure it is directly on the surface of grout mixture This will keep the mixture moist and it will not dry out before use 5 Grout all joints where two firebrick walls come together 6 Using a trowel remove excess grout mixture by moving trowel in the direction of the joint Grout mixture in ...

Page 14: ... Fitting Connection Figure 19 Gas Line Installation Side Firebrick Finished Side Brick with Access Hole Outside of Fireplace Gas Line Conduit Insulation Gas Conduit Cover 1 2 Dowel Remove Knockout GAS LINE INSTALLATION CAUTION All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation is completed After ensuring that the gas valve is on apply soap and water solution to all conn...

Page 15: ...6 to 18 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 fireplace 2 The serial number of the fireplace 3 The part number 4 The descriptio...

Page 16: ...SuperiorFireplaces us com 901009 00_NC 16 PARTS VRT6036 VRT6042 AND VRT6050 MODELS 11 10 11 13 14 15 16 14 3 20 20 21 1 19 5 14 15 16 13 12 11 9 7 6 8 17 2 12 18 4 ...

Page 17: ...replace Top 42 1 Fireplace Top 50 1 9 J6997 Standoff 4 10 Fireplace Surround Assembly 1 11 J4362 Clearance Spacer 6 12 J5329 Fireplace Handle Bracket 4 13 J6900 Outside Air Cover Plate 2 14 J6934 Gas Conduit Cover 4 15 J4368 Conduit One 2 16 J4369 Conduit Two 2 17 Heat Shield Support 1 18 Firebox Top 1 19 J4342 Screen 36 2 J4341 Screen 42 2 J4340 Screen 50 2 20 J6928 Screen Rod 36 2 J4391 Screen R...

Page 18: ...it F0350 Mosaic50M2 Red Full Stacked F0351 Mosaic50M4 Red Split Stacked F0352 Mosaic50M2 Ivory Full Stacked F0353 Mosaic50M4 Ivory Split Stacked F0354 Mosaic50M3 Red Herr Full F0355 Mosaic50M5 Red Herr Split F0356 Mosaic50M3 Ivory Herr Full F0357 Mosaic50M5 Ivory Herr Split PARTS MOSAIC MASONRY BRICK KITS A Mosaic Masonry brick panel kit is required for use with your VRT6036 VRT6042 or VRT6050 Fir...

Page 19: ...atural 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 20: ...01009 00 Innovative Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in design materials specifications prices and also to discontinue colors styles and products Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information Printed in U S A 2019 Innovative Hearth Products LLC P N 901009 00 Rev NC 07 2019 1769 East Lawrence Street Russellville AL 35654 ...

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