Superior Fireplaces VCT4032ZEN User manual

PFS
®
US
Report No. F12-047
Installation and Operation Instructions
Unvented (Vent-Free) Radiant and Louvered Faced
Fireplace System with Logs and Thermostat Blower
VRT4032ZEN
VCT4032ZEN
VRT4032ZEP
VCT4032ZEP
VRT4036ZEN
VCT4036ZEN
VRT4036ZEP
VCT4036ZEP
Models
P/N 900719-00 Rev. B 05/2017
P900719-00
LBG18BM
For use with log set (required option)
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the
rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation
section on Page 6 of this manual.
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 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Product Identification........................................... 4
Local Codes......................................................... 5
Unpacking............................................................ 5
Product Features................................................. 5
Air For Combustion and Ventilation..................... 6
Installation ........................................................... 8
Operation........................................................... 22
Inspecting Burners............................................. 29
Cleaning and Maintenance................................ 30
Wiring Diagram.................................................. 31
Specifications .................................................... 32
Troubleshooting................................................. 33
Accessories ....................................................... 40
Parts .................................................................. 41
Replacement Parts............................................ 46
Service Hints ..................................................... 46
Technical Service............................................... 46
Warranty ............................................................ 47
SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs
of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If
you have these signs, the heater may not be
working properly. Getfreshairatonce! Have
heater serviced. Some people are more af-
fected by carbon monoxide than others. These
include pregnant women, people with heart or
lung disease or anemia, those under the influ-
ence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and
propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-
making agent is added to the gas. The odor
helps you detect a gas leak. However, the
odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be
present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference.
It is your guide to safe and proper operation
of this heater.
WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND ASPHYXIATION HAZARD
Improperadjustment,alteration,service,maintenance,orinstallationofthis
heater or its controls can cause death or serious injury.
Read and follow instructions and precautions in User’s Information Manual
provided with this heater.
WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-firedheater.Itusesair(oxygen)
fromtheroominwhichitisinstalled.
Provisionsforadequatecombustion
andventilationairmustbeprovided.
Refer to Air for Combustion and
Ventilation section on Page 6 of
this manual.
Thisappliancemaybeinstalledinan
aftermarket,* permanently located,
manufactured(mobile)home,where
not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with
the type of gas indicated on the
rating plate. This appliance is not
convertibleforusewithothergases.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
WARNING:Thisproductcontains
and/or generates chemicals known
to the state of California to cause
cancer or birth defects or other re-
productive harm.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
WARNING:Vent-freeproductsare
prohibitedforbedroomandbathroom
installation in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.

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SAFETY
Continued
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
beforetryingtoassemble,operateor
service this fireplace. Improper use
of this fireplace can cause serious
injury or death from burns, fire, ex-
plosion,electricalshockandcarbon
monoxide poisoning.
WARNING: Any change to this
heater or its controls can be dan-
gerous.
WARNING: Do not use a blower
insert,heatexchangerinsertorother
accessorynotapprovedforusewith
this heater.
Due to high temperatures, the ap-
pliance should be located out of
traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
Do not place clothing or other flam-
mable material on or near the appli-
ance. Never place any objects on
the heater.
Fireplace front and screen become
very hot when running fireplace.
Keep children andadults away from
hotsurfacestoavoidburnsorcloth-
ing ignition. Fireplace will remain
hot for a time after shutdown.Allow
surfaces to cool before touching.
Young children should be carefully
supervisedwhentheyareinthesame
room with the appliance. When us-
ingthehand-heldremoteaccessory,
keepselectorswitchintheOFFposi-
tiontopreventchildrenfromturning
on burners with remote.
Youmustoperatethisheaterwiththe
fireplace screen and hood in place
before running heater. The fireplace
screenshallhaveopeningsforintro-
duction of combustion air.
Keep the appliance area clear and
free from combustible materials,
gasolineandotherflammablevapors
and liquids.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the fireplace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner flame
patterns.Alteredburnerpatternscan
cause sooting.
WARNING: Do not place log
scraps or volcanic stone on burner.
Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a
fireplaceinwhichanunventedroom
heater is installed.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/
LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP
only).
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building
1. WARNING: This applianceis only for
use with the type of gas indicated on
the rating plate.This appliance isnot
convertible for use with other gases.
Installation and repair should be
done by a qualified service person.
The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by
aprofessionalserviceperson.More
frequent cleaning may be required
duetoexcessivelintfromcarpeting,
beddingmaterial,etc.Itisimperative
thatcontrolcompartments,burners,
and circulating air passageways of
the appliance be kept clean.

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SAFETY
Continued
• immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier’s instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department
4. This fireplace shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burn-
ing fireplace. Use only the logs provided
with the fireplace.
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such
as pine cones, vermiculite, or glowing
embers. Using these added items can
cause sooting. Do not add volcanic stone
around base. Volcanic Stone and debris
could fall into the control area of fireplace.
7. This fireplace is designed to be smoke-
less. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn
off fireplace and call a qualified service
person.
NOTE: During initial operation, slight
smokingcouldoccur duetolog curing and
fireplaceburning manufacturing residues.
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in CleaningandMaintenance,
Page 23.
9. Before using 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 or
furniture.
10. This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to
run properly. This fireplace has an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Log Set
Base
Assembly
Front
Burner
Remote
Control
Figure 2 - Fireplace
Cont.
SM TW T FS
AM
PM
ROOM
SET
P1
A
P1
P2
P2
Pilot
:
ON THERMO OFF
°
u
°
PROGRAM
MODE/SET
Top Outer Casing
Top panel
Assembly
Fireplace
Hood
Bottom Panel
Assembly
Screen
Assembly
Magnet
Left Side
Right
Side
Front
system. The ODS shuts down the fireplace
if not enough fresh air is available.
See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,
Page 6. If fireplace keeps shutting off, see
Troubleshooting, Page 24.
11. Do not run fireplace
• where flammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored.
• under dusty conditions.
12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
13. Do not use fireplace if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the room
fireplace and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
14. Turn off and unplug fireplace and let
cool before servicing. Only a qualified
service person should service and repair
fireplace.
15. Operating fireplace above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
16. Do not operate fireplace if any log is
broken. Do not operate fireplace if a log
is chipped (dime-sized or larger).
17. To prevent performance problems, do not
use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100
lbs. capacity (propane/LP only).
18. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
19. The screen or any other part removed
for servicing must be replaced prior to
operating this heater.

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PRODUCT FEATURES
OPERATION
This vent-free fireplace is clean burning. It
requires no outside venting. There is no heat
loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is gen-
erated by both realistic flames and glowing
embers. When used without the blower, the
fireplace requires no electricity making it ideal
for emergency backup heat.
SAFETY DEVICE
This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature
for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot
system shuts off the fireplace if there is not
enough fresh air.
ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM
This heater has an electronic igniter to light
the fireplace's fuel supply.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
This fireplace includes a blower assembly. The
blower operates thermostatically and features
a variable speed control. The blower circulates
heated air from the fireplace into the room.
LOCAL CODES NOTE:Donotpickupappliancebaseas-
semblyby burners.Thiscoulddamagethe
appliance.Alwayshandlebaseassembly
by grate.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied
to logs and appliance for shipment.
3. Check appliance for any shipping dam-
age. If appliance is damaged, promptly
inform dealer where you purchased the
appliance.
Install and use appliance 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*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
25 West 43rd Street, 4th floor
New York, NY 10036
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
UNPACKING
1. Remove logs and appliance base assem-
bly from carton(s).
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS
These appliances are approved for installation in the US state of Massachusetts if the fol-
lowing additional requirements are met:
• Un-vented Room Heaters shall be installed in accordance with 527 CMR 30.
• Installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gas fitter licensed in the Common-
wealth 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 bathrooms.
• A working smoke detector must be installed in the area where vent-free appliances are
installed.
Seller of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental room heaters shall provide
to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
CAUTION: Do not remove
the data plates from the grate
assembly. The data plates
contain important warranty
and safety information.

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Unusually tight construction is defined as
construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out-
side atmosphere have a continuous
water vapor retarder with a rating of one
perm (6 x 10-11 kg per pa-sec-m2) or less
with openings gasketed or sealed and
b. weather stripping has been added on
openable windows and doors and
c. caulking or sealants are applied to
areas such as joints around window
and door frames, between sole plates
and floors, between wall-ceiling joints,
between wall panels, at penetrations for
plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and
at other openings.
If your home meets all three criteria above,
you must provide additional fresh air. See
Ventilation Air From Outdoors, Page 8.
Ifyourhome doesnotmeet all three criteria
above, proceed to Determining Fresh-Air
Flow For Heater Location.
Confined and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA54 allows two methods for determining
whether the space in which the heater is being
installed is confined or unconfined space. The
standard method defines a confined space as a
space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet
per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3per kw) of the ag-
gregate input rating of all appliances installed in
that space and an unconfined space as a space
whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per
1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3per kw) of the ag-
gregate input rating of all appliances installed in
that space. Rooms communicating directly with
the space in which the appliances are installed*,
through openings not furnished with doors, are
considered a part of the unconfined space.
Where the air infiltration rate of a structure is
known, the Known Air Infiltration Rate Method
may be used. Follow 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.
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Confined or
Unconfined Space Using the Standard
Method
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
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
weather strip and caulk around windows and
doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air
in. During heating months, homeowners want
their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning ap-
pliances need fresh air for proper combustion
and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, some fireplaces, clothes dryers
and some fuel-burning appliances draw air
from the house to operate. You must provide
adequate fresh air for these appliances. This
will ensure proper venting of vented fuel-
burning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from NationalFuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfined Space
3. Confined Space
The information on Pages 6–8 will help you
classify your space and provide adequate
ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and windows
may provide enough fresh air for combustion
and ventilation. However, in buildings of un-
usually tight construction, you must provide
additional fresh air.
WARNING: This heater shall not
be installed in a room or space un-
less 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. Read the
following instructions to ensure
properfreshair for this and other fuel-
burning appliances in your home.

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Use this work sheet to determine if you have
a confined or unconfined space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will install
fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with door-
less passageways or ventilation grills between
the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length
x width x height).
Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft.
(volume of space)
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft.
(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2,560 cu. ft.
(volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room
is supplied with grills or openings, add the
volume of these rooms to the total volume
of the space.
2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine
the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 2,560 cu. ft. (volume of space) x
20 = 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances
in the space.
Vent-free fireplace _________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* _________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace _________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater _________ Btu/Hr
Gas fireplace logs _________ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* +________ Btu/Hr
Total = ________ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-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: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the
space can support)
73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
Btu/Hr used)
The space in the example is a confined space
because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the
maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You
must provide additional fresh air. Your options
are as follows:
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
40,000
33,000
73,000
Figure 3 - 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"
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an
adjoining room. If the extra space provides an
unconfined space, remove door to adjoining
room or add ventilation grills between rooms.
See Ventilation Air From Inside Building.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See
Ventilation Air From Outdoors Page 8.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr fireplace, if lower Btu/
Hr size makes room unconfined.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is
an unconfined space. You will need no additional
fresh air ventilation.
WARNING: If the area in which
the heater may be operated does not
meet the required volume for indoor
combustion air, combustion and
ventilation air shall be provided by
one of the methods described in the
NationalFuel Gas Code,ANSIZ223.1/
NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas
Code, or applicable local codes.
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 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
1and2,Figure 3). You can also remove door
into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 3).

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INSTALLATION
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Outlet
Air
Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
A
ir
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two perma-
nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling
and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these
items directly to the outdoors or spaces open
to the outdoors. These spaces include attics
and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation for required size
of ventilation grills or ducts.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
NOTICE: This appliance is intended
for supplemental heating. Use this
heater along with your primary heat-
ing system. Do not install this heater
as your primary heat source. If you
have a central heating system, you
may run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help cir-
culate the heat throughout the house.
In the event of a power outage, you
can use this heater as your primary
heat source.
CAUTION: This fireplace creates
warm air currents. These currents
move heat to wall surfaces next to
fireplace. Installing fireplace next
to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or
operating heater where impurities
(such as, but not limited, to tobacco
smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning
fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.)
in the air exist, may discolor walls
or cause odors.
WARNING: Never install the
fireplace
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, cloth-
ing, or other flammable objects
are less than 36" from the front
and 42" from the top of fireplace.
For side clearances see Figure 8,
Page 10
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
WARNING: A qualified service
person must install fireplace. Follow
all local codes.
NOTE: Your fireplace is designed to be
used in zero clearance installations. Wall
or framing material can be placed directly
against any exterior surface on the rear,
sides, or top of your fireplace, except where
standoff spacers are integrally attached.
Where standoff spacers are attached to your
fireplace, combustible material (studs and
wall board) may be place on top and above
the top of the standoffs.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation. See Built-In
Fireplace Installation, Page 11.
IMPORTANT:Vent-free heaters add moisture
to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing
fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation
air may cause mildew to form from too much
moisture. See AirforCombustion andVentila-
tion, Page 6.
IMPORTANT:Make sure the fireplace is level. If
fireplace is not level, log set will not work properly.
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.

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Figure 5 - Installing Hood
Screw
Hood
Rail
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 6 - Assembling Perimeter Trim
Assembled
Trim
Figure 7 - Attaching Perimeter Trim to
Fireplace
Trim
Hanging
Screws
Hanging
Notches
on Trim
Side Trim
Slot
Mitered
Edge
Slot
Shim
Set Screws
Adjusting
Plate Top
Trim
Mitered
Edge
ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING
OPTIONAL PERIMETER TRIM
(Included with Mantel Accessory)
IMPORTANT:If you are recessing the firebox
in a wall, do not attach trim at this time. See
Built-In Fireplace Installation,Page 11.
NOTE: These instructions show assembling
and attaching trim to fireplace.
1. Remove packaging from three pieces
of trim.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct type of gas (natural or propane/
LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas
type, do not install appliance. Call dealer
where you purchased the appliance for proper
type appliance.
WARNING:Thisapplianceis
equippedfornaturalorpropane/
LP gas but not both. Gas type is
indicated on rating plate. Field
conversion is not permitted.
ELECTRICAL HOOKUP
This fireplace includes a blower which must
be connected to either a wall receptacle or
the electrical receptacle that is included within
the fireplace. If the receptacle included with
the fireplace is to be used, it must be wired
to a 120 volt supply by a certified electrician.
INSTALLING HOOD
Install hood to rail already installed in fireplace
as shown in Figure 5. Use 3 Phillips screws
provided.
2. Locate four screws, two adjusting plates
with set screws, and two shims in the
hardware packet.
3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown
in Figure 6.
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim
in slot on mitered edge of top trim (see
Figure 6).
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim
in slot on mitered edge of side trim (see
Figure 6).
6. While firmly holding edges of trim to-
gether, tighten both set screws on the
adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.
8. Tighten trim hanging screws (#10 x 6.25
shoulder) into holes in cabinets. Place
the assembled trim onto fireplace cabi-
net. Align hanging notches on trim with
hanging screws on side of fireplace (see
Figure 7).Push trim firmly into place, slid-
ing hanging notches over hanging screws.

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INSTALLATION
Continued
1. Assemble cabinet mantel, hearth base,
and trim accessories. Assembly instruc-
tions are included with each accessory.
2. Install a properly grounded, 120 volt three-
prong electrical outlet at fireplace location
if an outlet is not there. If possible, locate
outlet so cabinet mantel will cover it when
installed (see Figure 9).
3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This
installation includes an approved flexible
gas line (if allowed by local codes) after
the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible
gas line must be the last item installed on
the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping
to Fireplace Location, Page 13.
4. Place hearth base accessory against wall at
installation location. Cut an access hole in
hearth top to run flexible gas line to fireplace
(seeFigure 9). Make sure to locate access
hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when
installed.
NOTE: You can secure base to floor using
woodscrews.Countersinkscrewheadsand
putty over.
5. Route flexible gas line through access
hole in hearth base.
6. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see
Figure 10, Page 11). Make sure mantel is
flush against wall.
7. Place cardboard or other protective mate-
rial on top of hearth base. Carefully set
fireplace on protective material, with back
of fireplace inside mantel opening.
8. Attach flexible gas line from fireplace gas
regulator to gas supply. See Connecting
Fireplace to Gas Supply, Page 14.
9. Route blower electrical cord through ac-
cess holes in either side of fireplace.
CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Conventional installation of this fireplace
involves installing fireplace along with the
corner, face, or cabinet mantel with hearth
base accessories against a wall in your home.
Follow the instructions in this section to install
the fireplace in this manner.
Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base
Accessory Against Wall
Electrical Outlet
Hearth Base
Rigid Pipe and Gas
Shutoff Valve
Gas Line
Access Hole
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation.
MinimumClearancesForSideCombustible
Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 8.
Example:The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3-1/2" from the wall. This com-
bustible material must be 4" from the side
of the fireplace opening (see Figure 8).
B. Clearances from top of fireplace opening
to ceiling should not be less than 42".
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Top 0", Left and Right Sides 16",
Bottom and Rear 0", Front 36"
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Figure 8 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
*
Example
Maintain adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes
of servicing and proper operation.

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Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel
Cabinet
Mantel
Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flange
Nailing
Flange
10. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel.
Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth
base, cabinet mantel, or any laminate trim
on hearth base. Remove protective material
from top of hearth base and from front of
fireplace (if any).
NOTE: You can secure fireplace to hearth
or floor. Remove burner assembly. Locate
screw holes in bottom of base. Tighten
wood screws through these holes and into
hearth or floor. Replace burner assembly.
11. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, Page 15.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 12 - Inserting Fireplace Into
Cabinet Mantel
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves
installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure.
This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall.
If installing a mantel above the fireplace, you
must follow the clearances shown in Figure
16, Page 12. Follow the instructions below to
install the fireplace in this manner.
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions
shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions
shown in Figure 14, Page 12;Figure 13,
for the rough opening.
Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
Rough Opening Dimensions for Built-in
Installation
Model Front Width
(Inside to Inside) Height Depth
32" 34 7/8" 36 3/4" 16 1/4"
36" 41 1/2" 40 1/2" 20 3/4"
Depth
(Minimum)
Width
(Inside to Inside)
Height
2. Install gas piping into fireplace location.
This installation includes an approved flex-
ible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after
the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible
gas line must be the last item installed on
the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping
to Fireplace Location, Page 13.
3. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough
opening with back of fireplace inside wall
opening.
4. Carefully insert fireplace into rough
opening.
5. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply.
See ConnectingFireplacetoGasSupply,
Page 14.

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INSTALLATION
Continued
6. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails
or wood screws through holes in nailing
flange (see Figure 15).
Figure 14 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Corner
Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
Nailing
Flange
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Figure 16 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
7. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, Page 15.
8. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet.
9. Install trim after final finishing and/or paint-
ing of wall (see Figure 7, Page 9).
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox,
combustible materials such as wall board,
gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood,
etc. may be butted up next to the sides and top
of the firebox. Combustible materials should
never overlap the firebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustiblematerialstooverlap
the firebox front facing.
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such
as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing,
but should never cover any necessary open-
ings like louvered slots or screen assembly.
WARNING: Do not allow
noncombustible materials to
cover any necessary openings
like louvered slots.
WARNING:Useonlynoncom-
bustiblemortaroradhesiveswhen
overlapping the front facing with
noncombustible facing material.
*14 1/2"
50 3/8"
71 1/4"
35 5/8"
*14 1/2"
41 1/2"
0" CLEARANCE
FOR 36" MODELS
Figure a
Figure b
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"
1
1
/ 2 "
6
3
/ 4 "
12"
Note: All vertical
measurements are
from top of fireplace
hood opening to
bottom of mantel shelf.
These minimum
clearances replace any
other recommended
clearances supplied
with your ANSI Z21.11.2
approved gas logs.
Wall board or facing
material (above
firebox) may be of
combustible material,
including decorative
mantel ornaments or
other similar projec-
tions off of the facing
material.
Framing
Material
* THESE DIMENSIONSALLOW FOR MINIMUM CLEAR-
ANCES TOA 45° PROJECTED SIDE WALL
HOWEVER, CLEARANCES TO PROJECTED MANTEL
TRIMSAND FACINGSAREALLOWED WITHIN A MINI-
MUM OF16" TOAPERPENDICULAR WALLAS SHOWN
IN FIGURE 8, ON Page 10
R
D
0
55 5/8"
39 3/8"
34 1/2"
27 3/4"
0" CLEARANCE
*10 1/2"*10 1/2"
FOR 32" MODELS

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INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing fireplace, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• external regulator for propane/LP unit only
(supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap (optional)
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas connec-
tor (if allowed by local codes) (not provided)
* A equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection.
For propane/LP units, the installer must
supply an external regulator. The external
regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure.
You must reduce incoming gas pressure to
between 11" and 14" of water. If you do not
reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regula-
tor damage could occur. Install external regu-
lator with the vent pointing down as shown in
Figure 17,Page 14. Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of
1/2"diameterorgreatertoallow
proper gas volume to fireplace.
If pipe is too small, undue loss
of volume will occur.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you
must meet minimum clearance between man-
tel shelf and top of fireplace opening.
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
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the
firebox may become hot to
the touch. If installed properly,
these temperatures meet the
requirement of the national
product standard. Follow all
minimum clearances shown in
this manual.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection.
WARNING: A qualified
service person must connect
fireplace to gas supply. Follow
all local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect
propane/LP fireplace directly
to the propane/LP supply. This
fireplace requires an external
regulator (not supplied). Install
the external regulator between
the fireplace and propane/LP
supply.

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Installation must include an equipment shutoff
valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Lo-
cate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook
up. NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace
(see Figure 18).
IMPORTANT:Install equipment shutoff valve
in an accessible location. The equipment
shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off
the gas to the appliance.
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. Never use
sealant on flare threads.
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealantthatisresistanttoliquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
We recommend that you install a sediment
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 18.
Locate sediment trap where it is within reach
for cleaning. Install in piping system between
fuel supply and fireplace. Locate sediment
trap where trapped matter is not likely to
freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and
contaminants. This keeps them from going
into fireplace gas controls. If sediment trap
is not installed or is installed wrong, fireplace
may not run properly.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 17 - External Regulator on
Propane/LP Supply Tank with Vent
Pointing Down
External
Regulator Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Vent Pointing Down
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS
SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two
screws that hold fireplace screen in place
for shipping. These screws are located
near top of screen. Discard screws. Push
the bottom corners of the screen in and
release. The screen will pop out at the
bottom. Grasp the bottom of the screen,
lift the screen up and pull out to remove.
2. Remove screws that attach log base as-
sembly to fireplace (see Figure 19, Page
15). Carefully lift up log base assembly
and remove from fireplace (see Figure 19,
Page 15).
3. Route gas line (provided by installer)
from equipment shutoff valve to fireplace.
Route flexible gas supply line through one
of the access holes.
4. Attach the flexible gas line to gas supply
(see Figure 20, Page 15). Check tight-
ness of flexible gas line attached to gas
regulator of fireplace (see Figure 20,
Page 15).
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, Page 15.
6. Replace log base assembly back into
fireplace. Feed flexible gas line into
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
Figure 18 - Gas Connection
3" Minimum
Natural Gas
From Gas
Meter
(5" W.C.** to
10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Propane/LP
From External
Regulator
(11" W.C.**
to 14" W.C.
Pressure)
Sediment Trap
Cap Pipe Tee
Nipple Joint

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 19 - Removing Log Base
Assembly From Fireplace
Figure 20 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines
Together
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator
To Fireplace Gas
Regulator Equipment Shutoff
Valve Provided by
Installer Propane/LP
To External
Regulator
Natural Gas
To Gas Meter
fireplace base area while replacing log
base assembly. Make sure the entire
flexible gas line is in fireplace base area.
Reattach log base assembly to fireplace
with screws removed in step 2, Page 14.
CAUTION: Do not pick up
log base assembly by burner.
Thiscoulddamageburner.Only
handle base by grates.
NOTICE: Most building codes
do not permit concealed gas
connections. A flexible gas line
is provided to allow accessibility
fromthefireplace(seeFigure20).
The flexible gas supply line con-
nection to the equipment shutoff
valve should be accessible.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING:Testallgaspiping
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open flame to check for a leak.
Applyanoncorrosiveleakdetec-
tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed
betweenpropane/LPsupplyand
fireplace. See guidelines under
Connecting Fireplace to Gas
Supply, Page 14.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect fireplace with its main gas
valve (control valve) and equipment shut-
off valve from gas supply piping system.
Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa)
will damage fireplace regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip-
ment 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
natural gas, or using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.
Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect fireplace and equipment
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon-
nected fittings for leaks.

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Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see
Figure 21).
2. 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
natural gas, or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip-
ment shutoff valve for natural gas or pro-
pane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve
for propane/LP (see Figures 22 and 23).
Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 21 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Figure 23 - Checking Gas Joints for
Propane/LP Gas
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Figure 22 - Checking Gas Joints for
Natural Gas
Gas Control Valve
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Gas Meter
Gas Control Valve
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS
CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 21).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter for natural gas or open pro-
pane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in
the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valve to gas control valve (seeFigures 22
or 23).Apply noncorrosive leak detection
fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a
leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light fireplace (see Operation, Page 22).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, Page 22).

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INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLING LOGS
WARNING:Failuretoposition
thepartsinaccordancewiththese
diagrams or failure to use only
parts specifically approved with
thisheatermayresultinproperty
damage or personal injury.
CAUTION: Do not remove
the data plates attached to the
heater base assembly. The data
plates contain important safety
and warranty information.
1. Place fiber ramp log in center of chassis
as shown in Figure 28. The fiber ramp
log can be identified by the shape and
much lighter weight when compared to
the other logs. The log must sit flat on the
black sheet metal and behind the left metal
tab as shown. Make sure the side marked
''BOTTOM'' is setting down.
2. Place front left and front right logs as shown
in Figure 29.
Figure 28 - Installing Fiber Ramp Log
Ramp Log
Metal
Tab
Figure 29 - Installing Left/Right Front Logs
Left Front
Log
Right Front Log

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 30 - Installing Left Ember Bed Log
Left Ember
Bed Log
3. Place left ember bed log as shown in
Figure 30. The log has groove on one
side that sets on the ember bed pan. The
back side of this log needs to rest against
the front of the base assembly. Make sure
the flame from the ember pan does not
touch the ember bed log.
4. The VRT4032 and VRT4036 use two dif-
ferent right ember bed logs. The VRT4032
right ember bed log is installed in the same
manner as the log in step 3 above but on
the right side. The VRT4036 right ember
bed log has a hole in the bottom that sets
on the grate finger and the other end rest
on the fireplace floor, place log as shown
in Figure 31. The back side of this log
needs to rest against the front of the base
assembly, make sure the flame from the
ember pan does not touch the ember bed
log.
Figure 31 - Installing Right Ember Bed Log
VRT4036 Right
Ember Bed Log
Hole
Underneath
Grate Prong
5. The left middle log has a groove on the
bottom to sit on the chassis and has to sit
on the tab on the back of the left front log
as shown in Figure 32.
6. The right middle log has a groove on the
bottom to sit on the chassis and has to sit
on the tab on the back of the right front. The
right middle log should have a recess area
that fits around the ramp log as shown in
Figure 33.
Figure 32 - Installing Left Middle Log
Left Middle
Log
Figure 33 - Installing Right Middle Log
Right Middle
Log
7. The rear middle log should fit between the
ramp log and the rear burner. The left and
right middle logs have recessed areas for
the rear middle log to sit into (See Figure
34, Page 19). Be careful not to push the
rear burner out of position while installing
this log.
8. Rest rear log in back corner sections of
chassis assembly as shown in Figure 35,
Page 19.

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Rear
Middle Log
Figure 34 - Installing Rear Middle Log
Figure 35 - Installing Rear Log
Rear Log
Figure 36 - Installing Left Top Log
Figure 37 - Installing Middle Crossover Log
Rear Log
Left Top Log
Left
Middle
Log
Middle
Crossover
Log
Figure 38 - Installing Top Rear Log
Top Rear
Log
Rear Log
9. Place the left top log onto the rear log and
the left middle log. Make sure to place the
projection on the bottom of the left top log
into the recessed areas on the rear and left
middle logs (see Figure 36).
10. Rest the middle crossover log onto the right
middle log and the left front log (seeFigure
37). Make sure to match the projection on
the bottom of the crossover log with the
recess area in the right middle log and the
left front log.
11. Place the top rear log onto the rear log as
shown. The rear log has a projection that
will fit into the recess area on the bottom
of the top rear log (see Figure 38).

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INSTALLATION
Continued
EMBER PLACEMENT
WARNING: Do not use
any other ember material not
supplied with this unit.
WARNING: Do not operate
unit without ember material
correctly in place as shown in
Figures 40 & 41. Do NOT place
ember material anywhere else
on the unit. Use only ember ma-
terial supplied with unit. Exces-
sive or incorrectly placed ember
material may produce carbon
monoxide or soot.
1. EmberChunk Placement. The VRT4036
series burner systems include three
ember chunks that are designed to fit
over shoulder screws on the ember pan
burner. The bottom of each ember chunk
has a hole for securing the ember chunk
in place when it is placed over a shoulder
screw. Place the ember chunks as shown
in Figure 39 by placing the ember chunk
with the number "1" on the left, "2" in the
center, and "3" on the right. These num-
bers are embossed on the back of each
piece for identification purposes. Please
note that VRT4032 series burner systems
do not include ember chunks.
2. Two ember materials are supplied with
this log set. Platinum Bright Embers give
a bright glow appearing as hot coals.
Should embers need replacing, see
Parts, Page 41.
Platinum Bright Ember placement.Add
embers to front, flat burner. Gently remove
embers from bag. Separate pieces of
ember material and place on surface of
flat burner just behind horizontal ports as
shown in Figure 40.
Glowingembers (rockwool)placement.
Place glowing embers material on front
flat burner in areas away from ports as
shown in Figure 41.
3. DO NOT place volcanic stone or addi-
tional logs on front burner or on logs.
Placing any material on unit other than
ember material on front burner may result
Figure 41 - Placement of Glowing Embers (shown with Platinum Bright Embers)
Figure 40 - Platinum Bright Embers
Ember Material
Glowing Embers
Figure 39 - Ember Chunk Placement VRT4036 Series
Ember Chunk #1 Ember Chunk #2 Ember Chunk #3
Flat Front Burner
Flat Front Burner