Superior Fireplaces VRE3036ZMN User manual

Installation and Operation Instructions
SuperiorTM Stainless Outdoor Gas Fireplace
P/N 127042-01 Rev. A 01/2014
PFS
®
USC
Models
VRE3036ZMN VRE3036ZMP VRE3042ZMN VRE3042ZMP
P127042-01
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Installateur : Laissez cette notice avec l’appareil.
Consommateur : Conservez cette notice pour consultation ultérieure.
WHEN USED AS AN OUTDOOR APPLIANCE
DANGER
CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING
• This appliance can produce
carbon monoxide which has
no odor.
• Using it in an enclosed
space can kill you.
• Never use this appliance in
an enclosed space such as
a camper, tent, car or home.
WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only.
DANGER
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Shut off gas to appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. If odor continues, keep away from the appli-
ance and immediately call your gas supplier
or fire department.
WARNING: Do not store gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance. An LP-cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before install-
ing or servicing this equipment.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
AVERTISSEMENT : Assurez-vous de bien suivre les
instructions données dans cette notice pour réduire au
minimum le risque d’incindie ou d’explosion ou pour éviter
tout dommage matériel, toute blessure ou la mort.
—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.
—Ne pas entreposer ni utilizer d’essence ni d’autres
vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage
de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
—QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ :
• Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareil.
• Ne touchez à aucan interrupteur. Ne pas vous
servir des téléphones se trouvant dans le bâtiment
où vous trouvez.
• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de
gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du
fournisseur.
• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz,
appelez le service des incindies.
—L’installation et l’entretien doivent être assurés par un
installateur ou un service d’entretien qualifié ou par le
fournisseur de gaz.

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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other 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.
• 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 re
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only.
WARNING: Fireplace must be operated only with
doors fully open.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
STAINLESS OUTDOOR GAS FIREPLACE SYSTEM
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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SAFETY
WARNING: Improper instal-
lation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage.
Read the installation, operating
and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing or
servicing this equipment.
WARNING: This product con-
tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the state of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, op-
erate or service this replace.
Improper use of this replace
can cause serious injury or
death from burns, re, explo-
sion, electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs
of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
u, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If
you have these signs, the heater may not
be working properly. Get fresh air at once!
Have heater serviced. Some people are
more affected by carbon monoxide than oth-
ers. These include pregnant women, people
with heart or lung disease or anemia, those
under the inuence 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 replace.
WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can
be dangerous.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of trafc and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
ammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the replace.
Fireplace front and screen be-
come very hot when running re-
place. Keep children and adults
away from hot surfaces to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Fire-
place will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the area
of the replace. When using the
hand-held remote accessory,
keep selector switch in the OFF
position to prevent children from
turning on burners with remote.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 3
Local Codes......................................................... 4
Product Features ................................................. 5
Locating Fireplace ............................................... 5
Product Specications ......................................... 5
Installation ........................................................... 6
Operation ........................................................... 13
Inspecting Burners............................................. 14
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 15
Specications .................................................... 16
Wiring Diagram .................................................. 16
Replacement Parts ............................................ 17
Service Hints ..................................................... 17
Technical Service............................................... 17
Accessories ....................................................... 17
Troubleshooting ................................................. 18
Parts .................................................................. 21
Warranty ............................................................ 25

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You must operate this replace
with the replace screen in place.
Make sure replace screen is in
place before running heater.
The nish of the front face is
protected with a self adhering
plastic coating that must be
removed before fireplace is
operated. To prevent melting,
ensure that the plastic coating
protecting the nish is removed.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other
ammable vapors and liquids.
1. This replace is only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This replace
is not convertible for use with other gases.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside
any structure. Locate propane/LP supply
tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units 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
• 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 re department
4. This replace shall be used only outdoors in
a well ventilated space and shall not be used
in a building, garage or any other enclosed
area.
SAFETY
Continued
5. Do not use this replace as a wood burning
replace. Use only the logs provided with
the replace. Do not burn solid fuels in this
replace.
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as
pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool. Using
these added items can cause sooting. Do not
add lava rock around base. Rock and debris
could fall into the control area of replace.
7. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 14.
8. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner or similar products, turn replace off.
If heated, the vapors from these products may
create a white powder residue within burner
box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
9. Do not run replace
• where ammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored
• under dusty conditions
10. Do not use this replace to cook food or burn
paper or other objects.
11. Do not use this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualied ser-
vice technician to inspect the appliance and to
replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
12. Do not operate replace if any log is broken.
Do not operate replace if a log is chipped
(dime-sized or larger).
13. Turn replace off and let cool before servicing.
Only a qualied service person should service
and repair replace.
14. Operating replace above elevations of 4,500
feet could cause pilot outage.
15. Provide adequate clearance around air open-
ings.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use replace 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.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
State of Massachusetts: The installation
must be made by a licensed plumber or
gas tter in the Commonwealth of Mas-
sachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
gas-red supplemental room heaters shall
provide to each purchaser a copy of 527
CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for
bedroom and bathroom installation in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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PRODUCT FEATURES
REFRACTORY BRICK LINER
Your replace features a concrete refractory
brick liner. As with all concrete liners, this liner
may develop slight cracks when exposed to
heat. These cracks will not affect the perfor-
mance of the replace.
3½" 9¼"
13½"
21" (36" Models)
23" (42" Models)
14 ½"
(36" Models)
16 ½"
(42" Models)
13 ½"
10 ½"
(36" Models)
10 ¼"
(42" Models)
3 ½"
4 ½"
9 ¼"
35" (36" Models)
42" (42" Models)
21" (36" Models)
24" (42" Models)
37" (36" Models)
41" (42" Models)
41" (36" Models)
45" (42" Models)
41" (36" Models)
48" (42" Models)
43" (36" Models)
50" (42" Models)
5/8"
4"
29" (36" Models)
36" (42" Models)
Figure 1 - Fireplace Dimensions (36" and 42" Models)
Fireplace Top View
Front View
Right
Side
View
Left
Side
View
LOCATING FIREPLACE
PLANNING
Plan where you will install the replace. This
will save time and money later when you in-
stall the replace. Before installation, consider
the following:
1. Where the replace will be located. Allow
for wall and ceiling clearances (see Instal-
lation Clearances, page 5).
2. Everything needed to complete installation.
3. These models are for outdoor use only.
4. Proper air for combustion and ventilation.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
36" AND 42" MODELS
Note: If only one dimension is shown, the dimension is the same for both 36" and 42" models.

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INSTALLATION
OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE
REQUIREMENTS
Must conform to one of the following condi-
tions:
• With walls on all sides, but with no over-
head cover;
• Within a partial enclosure which includes
an overhead cover and no more than
two side walls. These side walls may
be parallel, as in breezeway or at right
angles to each side; or
• Within a partial enclosure which includes
an overhead cover and three sidewalls,
as long as 30% or more of the horizontal
periphery of the enclosure is perma-
nently open.
CAUTION: Do not install
the replace directly on carpet
or vinyl.
WARNING: Fireplace hood
must be used if a combustible
mantel material is installed.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If placing custom mantel above built-in re-
place, you must meet the minimum allowable
clearance between mantel shelf and top of
replace opening shown in Figure 3, page
6. These are the minimum allowable mantel
clearances for a safe installation. Use larger
clearances wherever possible to minimize
the heating of objects and materials placed
on the mantel.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels be-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the replace
may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these tem-
peratures meet the requirement
of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
Figure 2 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
*
Example
IMPORTANT: Make sure replace is level. If re-
place is not level, log set will not work properly.
Use dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation (see Built-In
Fireplace Installation, page 6).
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
oor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow these instructions. This will
ensure safe installation. Fireplace hood
must be used if combustible mantel material
is installed.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see
Figure 2)
A. Clearances from the side of the replace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 2.
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 replace cabinet (see Figure 2).
B. Clearances from the top of the replace
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 42".
C. When replace is installed on carpet-
ing or other combustible material, other
than wood ooring, replace should be
installed on a metal or wood panel extend-
ing the full width and depth of enclosure.
D. Clearances from bottom of replace to the
oor is 0".

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12'' minimum
noncombustible
wall board
or facing
material above
replace.
Combustible
materials
not allowed
adjacent to
replace.
12'' minimum
noncombustible
wall board or facing
materials on sides.
Steel Stud or
Steel Framing
Required.
NOTICE: If your installation does
notmeet theminimum clearances
shown, you must do one of the
following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
1. Frame in rough opening. The replace
framing must be constructed of steel stud
material. Steel studs are provided and are
permanently xed amount the perimeter
of the unit. Use dimensions in Table 1
and rough opening layout in Figure 4a.
Adjust framing so that replace is ush
with nished wall surface. If installing in a
corner, use dimensions in Figures 4b and
4c for rough opening.
2. Install gas piping to replace location (see
Connecting to Gas Supply, page 7.)
3. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough
opening with back of replace inside wall
opening.
4. Carefully insert fireplace into rough
opening.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Rough Opening Dimensions for Built-in
Installation
Model
Front Width
(Inside to Inside) Height
Depth
(Min.)
36" 44" 42 3/4" 21"
42" 51" 46 1/2" 23"
Table 1
Figure 4 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
Depth
(Minimum)
Width
(Inside to Inside)
Height
Figure 4a
37"
45°
44"
5
2"
74"
TOP VIEW
FOR 36"
MODELS
Figure 4b
43"
45°
51"
61"
86"
TOP VIEW
FOR 42"
MODELS
Figure 4c
Figure 3 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
Hood MUST be used if a
combustible mantel is installed.
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.
1
1
/ 2 "
6
3
/
4
"
12"
Note: All vertical measurements are
from top of fireplace hood opening to
bottom of mantel shelf.
Facing material above firebox
must be of noncombustible
material. A 12" concrete board
projecting the width of the
fireplace is supplied.
Framing
Material
12"
12" Minimum
16" 20"
Figure 5 - Installing Firebox

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INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLING DRAIN PAN DP36/DP42
The replace enclosure must allow for ad-
equate drainage and fresh air ventilation.
It is recommended that a sealed, corrosion
resistant catch pan with provision for drainage
be installed under replace within replace
enclosure (see Accessories, page 16).
INSTALLING FIREPLACE SCREEN
1. Insert each rod through all rings located
at top of screen.
2. Insert rst rod into rear hole in left side
of replace. Fasten rod to rear hole near
center of replace using #10 x 3/8" Phillips
screw provided (see Figure 6).
3. Insert other rod into front hole on right side
of replace and fasten using remaining
Phillips screw.
Figure 6 - Installing Fireplace Screen
Screw
Rear Hole
Top View of Rod Layout
Rod
Front
Hole
Ring
Screen
Identication
Label Location
INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD
HS36/HS42
1. Remove protective lm from stainless
hood.
2. Align three notches located on back side
of hood with front face of replace (see
Figure 7). Notches should be at least 3 1/2"
up from edge of replace opening.
3. Hold replace hood in place. Using a #10
drill bit, drill through three notches .
4. Insert three screws through notches in
hood into holes in replace.
Figure 7 - Installing Hood
Notches
on Hood
Screws
INSTALLING BI-FOLD GLASS
DOORS
IMPORTANT: Use only glass
doors certied for use with this
fireplace (See Accessories,
page 16).
Door Installation
Pivot and spring clips have been installed
and pretested at the factory, but some read-
justments may be needed due to movement
during shipping or handling.
Install doors using the following steps. If you
nd doors do not close properly or do not ap-
pear level or straight, proceed with section on
door adjustment.
1. With bi-fold door completely folded, insert
bottom pivot pin into pivot plate or pivot
hole located near bottom corner of front
face opening and swing door to the vertical
position making sure top pins slide into door
track. Door is installed when top door pin
snaps into spring clip (see Figure 8).
2. Repeat step 1 for remaining door.
Figure 8: Installing Bi-Fold Glass Door
Insert Bottom
Pivot Pin into
Pivot Plate
or Hole and
Swing Door
into a Vertical
Position
Fold
Door and
Slide Top
Pins into
Track
Spring Clip
Insert Pin
into Spring
Clip
Pivot Plate
or Pivot
Hole

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INSTALLATION
Continued
• Do not operate this appliance if glass doors
are broken or damaged.
• Do not use abrasive liquids or cleaners
for cleaning of glass and door trims. Any
household glass cleaner should sufce.
Do not clean doors when hot, allow the
appliance to cool before cleaning.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualied service
person must connect heater to
gas supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 3/8" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection
to the control valve.
CAUTION: Never connect
propane/LP unit directly to the
propane/LP supply. This unit re-
quires an external regulator (not
supplied). Install the external
regulator between the unit and
the propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas replace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• approved exible gas hose and ttings
(supplied with appliance, if allowed by local
codes)
• external regulator (propane/LP models
only)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve*
• test gauge connection*
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the optional equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer.
WARNING: Fireplace must
be operated only with doors fully
opened.
Door Adjustment
Remove doors and slightly loosen lower pivot
plate (if equipped) and upper spring clips.
Replace doors and fully close them. Use 1/8"
shims (any material) to level doors. Once the
proper setting is achieved, carefully open
doors enough so that you can access pivot
and spring clips with a Phillips screwdriver.
Tighten screws (see Figure 9).
Please read the following care and operation
guidelines before operating your appliance
or replace.
• Glass doors should be operated in the fully
open position only (see Figure 10).
• If doors are not fully open, the thermo disk
will automatically turn off burner. See Safety
Device on page 15 for instructions on how
to reset the thermo disk.
• When operating doors, do not slam shut or
abuse them.
• Always keep area below bottom edge of
doors clear from obstacles or debris.
FULLY OPEN
Figure 10: Bi-Fold Doors Fully Open
Figure 9: Door Adjustment
Spring
Clip
Partially
Opened
Door

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Figure 12 - Propane/LP Tank Enclosure
Minimum of 5" (12.7 cm)
From Floor To To p O
f
Bottom Opening
Minimum of
2" (5 cm)
From Floor
Bottom To
Ground Level
Minimum 1/8"
(0.3 cm)
Permissible
Openings
Top
Openings
At Valve
Level
2 Openings
Top and
Bottom on
Each Side
Minimum
0.5 inch
2
(3.23 cm
2
)
of Free Air
Space For
Each Pound
of Fuel But No
Less Than
10 inches
2
(65 cm
2
) Total
Propane/LP
Supply Tank External
Regulator
Vent
Pointing
Down
Figure 11 - External Regulator with Vent
Pointing Down
INSTALLATION
Continued
• The bottom openings must be 180° op-
posing and be placed 5" (12.7 cm) above
bottom oor.
• There must be 2" (5 cm) minimum clear-
ance from the floor to ground level of
enclosure.
CAUTION: Use only new, black
iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned
copper tubing may be used in
certain areas. Check your local
codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter
or greater to allow proper gas vol-
ume to heater. If pipe is too small,
undue loss of volume will occur.
Installation must include an equipment shutoff
valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate
NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.
NPT tap must be upstream from log set (see
Figure 13, page 10).
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.
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 heater valves.
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealant that is resistant to liquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
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, control valve
damage could occur. Install external regula-
tor with the vent pointing down as shown in
Figure 11. Pointing the vent down protects it
from freezing rain or sleet.
REMOTE PROPANE/LP GAS
SUPPLIES AND ENCLOSURES
If appliance is to be permanently connected
to a gas piping system from a remote supply
tank, installation must be in accordance with
local codes or, in absence of local codes,
with the National Fuel Gas Codes ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54.
Enclosures may be used to conceal propane/
LP supply tanks and must be constructed to
meet the following minimum construction
requirements:
• An enclosure must have either one open
side or at least four opposing vent open-
ings, top and bottom, which meet minimum
requirements for size and location (see
Figure 12).
• Each opening must provide a minimum or
1/2 square inches (3,23 cm2) of open area
for each pound propane/LP contained in
enclosed supply tank.
Example: A full enclosure for a 20 pound
propane/LP tank must have at least four,
10 square inches (65 cm2) openings [a 2"
x 5" (5 x 13 cm) square].
• The top openings must be 180° opposing
and be placed at valve level.

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INSTALLATION
Continued CAUTION: Make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply
and appliance. See guidelines
under Connecting to Gas Sup-
ply, page 7.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main
gas valve (control valve) and equipment
shutoff valve from gas supply piping system.
Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage
control valve.
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 uid to all
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff
valve to gas supply. Check reconnected
ttings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see
Figure 14).
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
propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff
valve for propane/LP (see Figure 15 or
16, page 11). Apply noncorrosive leak
detection uid to all joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Figure 14 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Open
Closed
Figure 13 - Gas Connection
* Purchase the optional shutoff valve from
your dealer.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
Approved Flexible
Gas Hose (If
allowed by local
codes)
Equipment Shutoff
Valve with 1/8" NPT
Tap*
Natural
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)
3" Min.
Pipe Cap Tee
Nipple Joint
Sediment Trap
We recommend that you install a sediment
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 13. Lo-
cate sediment trap where it is within reach for
cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel
supply and appliance. Locate sediment trap
where trapped matter is not likely to freeze.
A sediment trap traps moisture and contami-
nants. This keeps them from going into heater
controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is
installed wrong, heater may not run properly.
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
gas control. Hold gas control
with wrench when connecting it
to gas piping and/or ttings.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open
ame to check for a leak. Apply a
noncorrosive leak detection uid
to all joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 17 - Placement of Embers
PLACEMENT OF LOOSE EMBERS
CAUTION: Do not place
any loose embers around pilot
assembly.
Two bags of loose embers are provided with
this unit. For this installation use the embers
that are approximately 1" square in size. If
needed, larger embers can be broken to size.
These embers aid in concealing the burner
pan, directing ames through the ember bed,
quiet operation of the unit and gives a natural
random ame pattern.
Place embers as follows:
1. Place embers around center ember bed
or ember pod.
2. Place individual embers on their edge (not
at) along the top of burner pan. This aids
in directing ames from the burner through
ember bed.
Note: Too many embers or embers placed
at along burner pan can suppress the
ames.
3. When unit is lit, check ames for random
appearance and ember bed glowing red-
orange in color (see Burner Flame Pattern,
page 17). If this is not happening, either
add, remove or reposition loose embers.
IMPORTANT: Turn unit off and let cool
before repositioning loose embers.
Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints
(Natural Gas Only)
Control Valve
Location
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Gas Meter
Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints
(Propane/LP Gas Only)
Control Valve
Location
Pressure Testing Appliance Gas
Connections
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure
14, page 10).
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 appliance is in
the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valve to gas control (see Figure 15 or 16).
Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light appliance (see Operation, page 12)
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off appliance.

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If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in
the safety information in column 1. If you
don't smell gas, go on the next step.
6. Press in and turn control knob counter-
clockwise to the PILOT position.
Press in control knob for ve (5) seconds
(see Figure 18).
7. With control knob pressed in, press and
release ignitor button. This will light pilot.
If needed, keep pressing ignitor button
until pilot lights.
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a
qualied service person or gas supplier
for repairs.
8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-
onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,
release control knob.
• If control knob does not pop out when
released, turn off gas supply and contact
a qualied service person or gas supplier
for repairs.
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4
through 8.
9. Slightly push in and turn control knob coun-
terclockwise to the ON position.
10. Wait one minute and move switch to the
ON position to light burner.
Note: AUTO is only functional when using
optional remote control accessory.
11. Set ame adjustment knob to any level
between HI and LO.
Figure 18 - Setting Control Knobs
Piezo
Ignitor
Control
Knob
Flame Adjustment Knob
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
1. Push switch into OFF position. The pilot
will remain lit for normal service.
2. Access control knobs.
3. Press gas control knob slightly and turn
clockwise to OFF. Do not force.
4. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure
14, page 10).
OPERATION
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly,
a re or explosion may result
causing property damage, per-
sonal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must
be lighted with a piezo ignitor. When
lightning the pilot, follow these instruc-
tions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around
the appliance area for gas. Be sure to
smell next to the oor because some
gas is heavier than air and will settle
on the oor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric 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 re department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn
gas control knob. Never use tools. If
the knob will not push in or turn by
hand, do not try to repair it, call a quali-
ed technician. Force or attempted
repair may result in a re.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a
qualied service technician to inspect
the appliance and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information,
above.
2. Make sure switch is in the OFF position.
3. Be sure gas line shut-off valve is OPEN.
4. Press in and turn control knob clock-
wise to the OFF position (see
Figure 18).
Note: Knob cannot be turned from PILOT
to OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly.
DO NOT FORCE.
5. Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas.

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HAND-HELD
REMOTE OPERATION
NOTICE: You must light the pilot
before using the hand-held re-
mote control unit. See Lighting
Instructions, page 12.
After lighting, let pilot ame burn for about
one minute. Turn control knob to ON posi-
tion. Adjust flame adjustment knob any-
where between HI and LO. Slide the se-
lector switch to the REMOTE position
on Remote Receiver (see Figure 19).
Figure 19 - Settings for Remote Operation
Selector Switch in
REMOTE Position
REMOTE
OFF
ON
Piezo
Ignitor
Control Knob
Flame
Adjustment
Knob
OPERATION
Continued
Note: The burner may light if hand-held re-
mote was on when selector switch was last
turned off. You can now turn the burner on
and off with the hand-held remote control unit.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave the selector switch
in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot
is not lit. This will drain the battery.
INSPECTING BURNERS
Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame
patterns often.
PILOT ASSEMBLY
The pilot assembly is factory preset for the
proper ame height. Alterations may have
occurred during shipping and handling. Call
a qualied service person to readjust the pilot
if necessary.
The height of the thermopile must be 3/8" to
1/2" above the pilot ame as shown in Figure
22. The thermocouple must be at a height of
about 1/8" above the pilot ame. The ame
from the pilot burner must extend beyond both
the thermocouple and thermopile.
If you pilot assembly does not meet these
requirements:
• turn replace off (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 12)
• see Troubleshooting, page 17
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 23 shows correct burner ame pattern.
NOTICE: Do not mistake orange
ames with yellow tipping. Dirt
or other ne particles are burned
by appliance, causing brief
patches of orange ame.
If burner ame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 24.
• turn appliance off (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 12)
• see Troubleshooting, page 17
Thermocouple
Thermopile
1/8"
Pilot Burner
Piezo
Ignitor
Figure 22 - Pilot Assembly
3/8" to 1/2"
Figure 23 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Yellow Flames with
Orange Streaks
Figure 24 - Incorrect Burner Flame
Pattern
Dark Orange
Flames

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off the ap-
pliance and allow to cool before
cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep
control areas, burners and cir-
culating air passageways of
replace clean. Inspect these
areas of replace before each
use. Have replace inspected
yearly by a qualied service per-
son. Fireplace may need more
frequent cleaning due to exces-
sive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, etc.
Only limited cleaning will be required under
normal use of this appliance. Dust the front
grate and top of receiver/valve. Do not use
cleaning uids to clean logs or any other part
of the appliance.
If, after a period of use, the ames start to
exhibit unusual shapes and behavior or the
burner fails to ignite smoothly, then the burner
holes may require some cleaning. If this hap-
pens, we recommend that you contact your
nearest authorized service technician to get
the appliance serviced.
• Keep area around log set clean and clear
of debris.
• Periodically inspect the air mixer and burner
tube for foreign matter blocking the air inlet
and ame holes.
HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATION
When the replace is installed at an elevation
above 2000 feet, you may need to decrease
the input rating by changing the existing
burner orice to a smaller size. Reduce input
4% for every 1000 feet above 2000 feet which
they are installed. Check with your local gas
company for proper orice size identication.
OPTIONAL HAND-HELD
REMOTE CONTROL
ACCESSORIES - MRC
Figure 20 - Disconnecting Jumper Wires
From Control Valve
Figure 21 - Attaching Batteries to
Receiver
REMOTE
NO
FFO
LEARN
ADJ.
Requires 4-AA 1.5V
alkaline batteries
Learning
butto
n
Frequenc
y
adjusting
access hole Remote Receiver
Battery cover
slides on/o
ff
Slid
e
Switch
ON
REMOTE
OF
F
NOTICE: Use only alkaline bat-
teries (included with MRC).
Installing Receiver
1. Disconnect jumper wires from the control
valve (see Figure 20).
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of
the receiver (see Figure 21).
3. Install 4-AA batteries (included) into re-
ceiver before installing into replace.
4. Connect wires from remote receiver to
control valve. See instructions provided
with remote control kit for further informa-
tion.

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HEAT LIMIT SWITCH
TO PILOT
SUPPLY
MAIN GAS
INCOMING
CONTROL
VALVE
TPTH
TP
TH
OPTIONAL
ON/OFF
SWITCH
OPTIONAL
RECEIVER
REMOTER
WHITE
BLACK
BLACK
ELECTRICAL WIRE CONNECTION WILL
REQUIRE MALE TO MALE CONNECTORS
WIRING DIAGRAM
WARNING: Fireplace must be operated only with doors fully open.
SPECIFICATIONS
VRE3036ZMN Series
• Rating (Variable): 28,000/41,000 Btu/Hr
• Gas Type: Natural
• Ignition: Piezo
• Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C.
• Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water):
Max. 10.5" W.C., Min. 5.0" W.C.*
• Air Shutter: 3/16 OPEN
VRE3036ZMP Series
• Rating (Variable): 32,000/41,000 Btu/Hr
• Gas Type: Propane/LP
• Ignition: Piezo
• Manifold Pressure: 10" W.C.
• Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water):
Max. 14" W.C., Min. 11" W.C.*
• Air Shutter: FULLY OPEN
VRE3042ZMN Series
• Rating (Variable): 32,000/47,000 Btu/Hr
• Gas Type: Natural
• Ignition: Piezo
• Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C.
• Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water):
Max. 10.5" W.C., Min. 5.0" W.C.*
• Air Shutter: 3/16 OPEN
VRE3042ZMP Series
• Rating (Variable): 35,000/45,000 Btu/Hr
• Gas Type: Propane/LP
• Ignition: Piezo
• Manifold Pressure: 10" W.C.
• Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water):
Max. 14" W.C., Min. 11" W.C.*
• Air Shutter: FULLY OPEN
*For purpose of input adjustment
SAFETY DEVICE
High Temperature Limit Switch
The high temperature limit switch is located in-
side the upper right hand corner of the rebox.
This feature will prevent the replace from
operating at abnormally high temperatures.
The burner will automatically turn off without
interrupting the pilot ame; the limit switch will
lock out and must be reset manually. To reset
the limit switch:
1. Turn off the burner by turning the gas con-
trol knob clockwise to the off position.
2. Remove limit switch plate by removing
two screws.
3. Carefully pull limit plate out and press the
reset button.
4. Mount limit switch plate back using two
screws previously removed.
5. Re-light the burner following instructions
on page 12.
WARNING: Only a qualied
service person should service
the replace.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Note: Use only original replacement parts.
This will protect your warranty coverage for
parts replaced under warranty.
Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call INNOVATIVE HEARTH PROD-
UCTS 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.
SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner will have delayed ignition
• replace will not produce specied heat
• propane/LP gas supply may be low if using
propane/LP gas
If using propane/LP gas, you may feel your
gas pressure is too low. If so, contact your
local propane/LP gas supplier.
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 model and serial numbers of your
heater ready.
You can also visit INNOVATIVE HEARTH
PRODUCTS’s web site at www.IHP.
US.com.
FIREPLACE HOOD
HS36 (36" MODELS)
HS42 (42" MODELS)
Helps deect heat away from mantel or wall
above replace.
DRAIN PAN
DP36 (36" MODELS)
DP42 (42" MODELS)
A sealed, corrosion resistant catch pan with
provisions for draining to be installed under
replace within replace enclosure.
BI-FOLD GLASS DOORS
BDO36 - 36" BLACK
BDO36B - 36" BRUSHED BRASS
BDO36P - 36" PLATINUM
BDO42 - 42" BLACK
BDO42B - 42" BRUSHED BRASS
BDO42P - 42" PLATINUM
RECEIVER AND HAND-
HELD REMOTE CONTROL
KIT - MRC
Allows the log set to be turned on
and off by using a hand-held re-
mote control. A wall-mount docking
station is included.
ACCESSORIES
Purchase these accessories from your local
dealer. If they can not supply these accessories
call INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS at
1-1-800-655-2008 for information. You can
also write to the address listed on the back
page of this manual.
ON
OFF
METAL OUTDOOR COVER - OC36
AND OC42
Door for closing unit when not in use.
METAL OUTDOOR COVER - OC36
AND OC42
Door for closing unit when not in use.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a
qualied service person should service and repair heater.
CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean
pilot. This can damage pilot unit.
Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Ignitor electrode not con-
nected to ignitor cable
2. Ignitor cable pinched or
wet
3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose
4. Broken ignitor cable
5. Bad piezo ignitor
6. Ignitor electrode broken
7. Ignitor electrode positioned
wrong
1. Gas supply turned off or
equipment shutoff valve
closed
2. Gas control knob not in
PILOT position
3. Gas control knob not
pressed in while in PILOT
position
4. Air in gas lines when in-
stalled
5. Depleted gas supply (pro-
pane/LP models only)
6. Pilot is clogged
7. Gas regulator setting is not
correct
1. Burner orice clogged
2. Inlet gas pressure is too
low
3. Thermopile leads discon-
nected or improperly con-
nected
4. Thermopile is defective
REMEDY
1. Reconnect ignitor cable
2. Free ignitor cable if pinched
by any metal or tubing.
Keep ignitor cable dry
3. Tighten nut holding piezo ig-
nitor. Nut is located behind
the mounting bracket
4. Replace ignitor cable
5. Replace piezo ignitor
6. Replace pilot assembly
7. Tighten electrode. Replace
if necessary
1. Turn on gas supply or open
equipment shutoff valve
2. Turn gas control knob to
PILOT position
3. Press in gas control knob
while in PILOT position
4. Continue holding down
control knob. Repeat ignit-
ing operation until air is
removed
5. Contact local propane/LP
gas company
6. Clean pilot (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 14)
or replace pilot assembly
7. Replace gas regulator
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 14)
or replace burner orice
2. Contact local propane/LP or
natural gas company
3. Reconnect leads to TP &
TPTH terminals on control
valve
4. Replace thermopile
OBSERVED PROBLEM
When ignitor button is pressed,
there is no spark at pilot
When ignitor button is pressed,
there is spark at pilot but no
ignition
Burner does not light after
pilot is lit

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OBSERVED PROBLEM
Pilot lights but flame goes
out when control knob is
released
Delayed ignition burner
Burner backring during com-
bustion
Slight smoke or odor during
initial operation
Heater produces a whistling
noise when burner is lit
Fireplace produces a clicking/
ticking noise just after burners
are lit or shut off
Remote does not function
REMEDY
1. Press in gas control knob
fully
2. After pilot lights, keep gas
control knob pressed in 30
seconds
3. Fully open equipment shut-
off valve
4. A) Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company
B) Clean pilot (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 14)
or replace pilot assembly
5. Hand tighten until snug,
then tighten 1/4 turn more
6. Replace pilot assembly
7. Replace control valve
1. Contact local propane/LP or
natural gas company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 14)
or replace burner orice
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 14)
or replace burner orice
2. Replace damaged burner
3. Replace gas control
1. Problem will stop after a few
hours of operation
1. Turn gas control knob to LO
position and let warm up for
a minute
2. Operate burner until air is
removed from line. Have
gas line checked by local
propane/LP or natural gas
company
3. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 14)
or replace burner orice
1. This is normal. If noise is
excessive, contact qualied
service person
1. Replace batteries in receiv-
er and hand-held remote
control (see page 13)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Gas control knob not fully
pressed in
2. Gas control knob not
pressed in long enough
3. Equipment shutoff valve
not fully open
4. Pilot flame not touching
thermocouple, which allows
thermocouple to cool, caus-
ing pilot ame to go out. This
problem could be caused by
one or both of the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged
pilot
5. Thermocouple connection
loose at control valve
6. Thermocouple damaged
7. Control valve damaged
1. Manifold pressure is too
low
2. Burner porting or orifice
clogged
1. Burner orice is clogged or
damaged
2. Damaged burner
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Residues from manufac-
turing processes and logs
curing
1. Turning gas control knob to
HI position when burner is
cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Dirty or partially clogged
burner orice
1. Metal expanding while
heating or contracting
while cooling
1. Battery is not installed or
battery power is low
TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
WARNING: 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.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Fol-
low the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Gas leak. See Warning
statement above
1. High or gusting winds
2. Low line pressure
3. Pilot is partially clogged
4. Inner vent pipe leaking
exhaust gasses into sys-
tem
5. Glass too loose and air tight
gasket leaks in corners after
usage
6. Bad thermopile or thermo-
couple
7. Improper vent cap instal-
lation
8. Abnormal temperature in
rebox due to doors not
being fully open
1. Gas leak. See Warning
statement above
2. Control valve defective
1. Gas leak. See Warning
statement above
1. Air holes at burner inlet
blocked
2. Burner flame holes
blocked
3. Improper venting or ex-
cessive blockage
4. Excessive amounts of
embers and pan material
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Fireplace produces un-
wanted odors
Fireplace shuts off in use
Gas odor even when control
knob is in OFF position
Gas odor during combus-
tion
Dark residue on logs or
inside of replace
REMEDY
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connec-
tions, page 9)
1. Fireplace has been tested for
up to 40 mph winds. However,
extreme conditions may occur.
See Lighting Instructions on
page 12
2. Contact local propane/LP or
natural gas company
3. Clean pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 14)
4. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connec-
tions, page 9)
5. Tighten glass
6. Replace faulty component
7. Check for proper installation
and freedom from debris or
blockage
8. See Safety Device, page 15
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connec-
tions, page 9)
2. Replace control valve
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connec-
tions, page 9)
1. Clean out air holes at burner
inlets. Periodically repeat as
needed
2. Remove blockage or replace
burner
3. Have the vent system in-
spected, including the ter-
mination cap. Remove any
restrictions or obstruction
4. Clear excess embers until a
minimum gap of 1/2" remains
under the grate