Superior Fireplaces VRL4543ZMN User manual

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: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
—Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Installation and Operation Instructions
Superior™ Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Fireplace
P/N 126861-01 Rev.A 02/2014 Models
VRL4543ZMN VRL4543ZMP
P126861-01

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SAFETY
WARNING: Improper
installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or
maintenance can cause
injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual
for correct installation
and operational proce-
dures. For assistance or
additional information
consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency or
the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an
unvented gas-red heat-
er. 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 Ven-
tilation section on page 6
of this manual.
This appliance may be in-
stalled in an aftermarket,*
permanently located,
manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohib-
ited 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.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
WARNING: This product
contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble,
operate or service this heater.
Improper use of this heater can
cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion,
electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Local Codes......................................................... 4
Product identication ........................................... 5
Product Features................................................. 5
Air for Combustion and Ventilation ...................... 6
Installation ........................................................... 9
Operation........................................................... 20
Cleaning and Maintenance................................ 24
Inspecting Burners............................................. 25
Wiring Diagram.................................................. 26
Troubleshooting................................................. 27
Specications .................................................... 30
Replacement Parts............................................ 30
Service Hints ..................................................... 30
Technical Service............................................... 30
Accessories ....................................................... 31
Parts .................................................................. 32
Warranty ............................................................ 36

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Do not place clothing or other
ammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
Fireplace become very hot when
running replace. Keep children
and adults away from hot sur-
faces to avoid burns or clothing
ignition. Fireplace will remain
hot for a time after shutdown.
Allow surfaces to cool before
touching.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the room
with replace. When using the
remote control, keep selector
switch in the OFF position to
prevent children from turning
on burners with remote.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other
ammable vapors and liquids.
1. This appliance is only for use with type of
gas indicated on rating plate. This appli-
ance 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
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 sup-
plier’s instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the re department
4. This replace shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
5. Do not use this replace as a wood-burn-
ing replace. Use only the logs provided
with the replace.
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 af-
fected by carbon monoxide than others. These
include pregnant women, people with heart or
lung disease or anemia, those under the inu-
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: Any change to
this heater or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the replace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
ame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner
ame patterns. Altered burner
patterns can cause sooting.
WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not ap-
proved for use with this heater.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of trafc and away from furniture
and draperies.
SAFETY
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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-fired 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.
SAFETY
Continued
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such
as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool.
Using these added items can cause soot-
ing. Do not add lava rock around base.
Rock and debris could fall into the control
area of replace.
7. This replace is designed to be smoke-
less. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn
off replace and call a qualied service
person.
Note: During initial operation, slight smok-
ing could occur due to log curing and
replace burning manufacturing residues.
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
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 replace needs fresh air ventilation to
run properly. This replace has an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS shuts down the re-
place if not enough fresh air is available.
See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,
page 6. If replace keeps shutting off, see
Troubleshooting, page 24.
11. Do not run replace
• where ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored.
• under dusty conditions.
12. Do not use this replace to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
13. Do not use replace if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualied
service technician to inspect the room
replace 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 qualied
service person should service and repair
replace.
15. Operating replace above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
16. To prevent performance problems, do not
use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100
lbs. capacity (propane/LP only).
17. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
18. The screen or any other part removed
for servicing must be replaced prior to
operating this heater.
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

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Figure 1 - Vent Free Linear Fireplace
Pebble Pan
Nailing
Flange
Access Door
Top
Spacers
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT FEATURES
OPERATION
This vent-free replace 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 ames. This heater
is designed for vent-free operation. It has
been tested and approved to ANSI Z21.11.2
standard for unvented heaters. State and lo-
cal codes in some areas prohibit the use of
vent-free heaters.
SAFETY DEVICE
This replace has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple-
tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The
ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free
room heaters. The ODS/pilot system shuts off
the replace if there is not enough fresh air.
Left
Side
Right
Side
Front

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WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a room or
space unless the required vol-
ume of indoor combustion air
is provided by the method de-
scribed 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 insure
proper fresh air for this and
other fuel-burning appliances
in your home.
Today’s homes are built more energy efcient
than ever. New materials, increased insulation
and new construction methods help reduce
heat loss in homes. Home owners weather
strip and caulk around windows and doors to
keep the cold air out and the warm air in. Dur-
ing heating months, home owners want their
homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efcient, 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, replaces, clothes dryers and
fuel burning appliances draw air from the house
to operate. You must provide adequate fresh
air for these appliances. This will insure proper
venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconned Space
3. Conned Space
The information on pages 5 through 7 will
help you classify your space and provide
adequate ventilation.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND 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.
Unusually tight construction is dened 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 oors,
between wall-ceiling joints, between
wall panels, at penetrations for plumb-
ing, electrical and gas lines and at other
openings.
If your home meets all of the three criteria
above, you must provide additional fresh air.
See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.
If your home does not meet all of the three cri-
teria above, proceed to Determining Fresh-Air
Flow For Heater Location.
Conned and Unconned Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 denes a conned space as a space
whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per
1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m
3
per kw) of the ag-
gregate input rating of all appliances installed
in that space and an unconned space as a
space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic
feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m
3
per kw) of
the aggregate 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 un-
conned space.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if
there are doorless passageways or ventilation
grills between them.

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Conned or
Unconned Space
Use this work sheet to determine if you have
a conned or unconned space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will
install replace plus any adjoining rooms with
doorless passageways or ventilation grills be-
tween 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 replace _________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* _________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace _________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater _________ Btu/Hr
Gas replace 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 replace + ________ 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 conned 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:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an
adjoining room. If the extra space provides an
unconned space, remove door to adjoining
room or add ventilation grills between rooms.
See Ventilation Air From Inside Building,
page 8.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See
Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr replace, if lower Btu/
Hr size makes room unconned.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is
an unconned 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, combus-
tion and ventilation air shall be
provided by one of the methods
described in the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54, the International Fuel Gas
Code, or applicable local codes.
40,000
33,000
73,000

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NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not
install this heater as your pri-
mary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulate the heat throughout
the house.
WARNING: A qualified
service person must install
replace. Follow all local codes.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
(Fireplace may differ from actual model)
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Building (Fireplace may differ from
actual model)
Outlet
Air
Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
Ventilation
Grills
Into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
12"
12"
Ventilation Air 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 oor. 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.
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.
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining
unconned space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconned space, you must provide
two permanent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the oor on the
wall connecting the two spaces (see options
1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door
into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2).
Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Never install the
replace
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing or other ammable
objects are less than 36"
from the front and 42" top of
replace. For side clearances
see Figure 7, page 10
• in high trafc areas
• in windy or drafty areas

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INSTALLATION
Continued
CAUTION: This replace cre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to replace. Installing
replace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating
heater where impurities (such
as, but not limited to, tobacco
smoke, aromatic candles, clean-
ing uids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may discolor
walls or cause odors.
Note: Standoff spacers are attached to the
sides and top of your replace, these spacers
can be placed directly against wall or framing
materials.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation as shown in
Figure 4 page 10.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture
to the air. Although this is benecial, installing
replace in rooms without enough ventilation
air may cause mildew to form from too much
moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventila-
tion, page 6.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or pro-
pane/LP) for your fireplace. If your gas
supply is not correct, do not install replace.
Call dealer where you bought replace for
proper type replace.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for either natural gas
or propane/LP gas but not both.
Gas type is indicated on the rat-
ing plate. Field conversion is not
permitted.
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
oor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation.
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the
replace are as follows:
*Back and sides 1"
Perpendicular walls 8"
Floor (From bottom of Fireplace) 0"
Ceiling (From top of opening) 42"
Top of Standoffs 0"
* For back and sides of replace, do not pack
with insulation or other materials.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 4 page 10 shows typical framing of this
replace. Figure 5 page 10 shows framing
for see-thru installation. All minimum clear-
ances must be met. Steel framing may be
necessary or wood studs may be notched.
Concrete board is provided for facing around
the replace as shown in Figure 6 page 10.
If you are using a separate combustible
mantel piece, refer to Figure 7, page 10 for
proper installation height. You can install
noncombustible mantels at any height above
the replace.
Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for One
Sided Application
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for See-
Thru Application
53.25"
38"
17.50"
53.25"
38"
15.25"
53.25"
38"
17.50"
53.25"
38"
15.25"
Figure 7 - Clearances for Combustible
Mantels
Ref.
Mantel
Depth Ref.
Mantel
from
Top of
Opening
1 12" A 24"
2 9" B 21"
3 6" C 18"
4 4" D 16"
5 2" E 14"
A
BC
DE
1
2
3
4
5
Wall
Supplied firebox
hood must be
used at all times.
Note: All vertical
measurements are
from top of fireplace
hood opening to
bottom of mantel
shelf.
Noncombustible
material may project
off this surface above
the firebox hood
Figure 6 - Installing Concrete Board
Concrete
Board
8"
Combustible
Material May
Be Used
TOP VIEW
SAFE
ZONE
Perpendicular
Wall
33°
4" to Face Opening
5"

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INSTALLATION
Continued
11 13/16"
16 1/2"
17 1/2"
5/8"
29 13/16"
1 13/16"
8 1/4"
8 1/4"
1"
55 1/16"
52" 47"
44 1/16"
29 25/32"
7 1/32"
16 9/32"
1"
Figure 8 - VRL4543 Series Dimensions
Gas Line Access
Gas Line Access
Electrical Outlet

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above built-in replace, you
must meet minimum clearance between man-
tel shelf and top of replace opening.
NOTICE: If your installation does
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
rebox 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.
ELECTRICAL WIRING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove electrical cover plate with bush-
ing from left side of replace front by
removing 2 sheet metal screws as shown
in Figure 9.
2. Slide power source wiring through electri-
cal bushing opening and electrical cover
plate and make all necessary connec-
tions.
3. Slide all wiring connections in electrical
housing as shown in Figure 9.
4. Secure electrical cover plate with screws
previously removed.
Note: Electrical housing and cover plate have
sharp edges. Wear protective gloves.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use proper gas type for the replace unit you
are installing. If you have conicting gas types,
do not install replace. See retailer where you
purchased the replace for proper replace
according to your gas type.
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION
WARNING: A qualied service
person must connect replace
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
CAUTION: Never connect pro-
pane/LP replace directly to the
propane/LP supply. This replace
requires an external regulator
(not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the replace
and propane/LP supply.
Electrical
Bushing
Electrical
Cover
Plate
Figure 9 - Connecting Electricity
Electrical
Housing
Wire Nut (3x)
(Not Supplied)
Outer Wrapper
of Fireplace
Electrical Cover
Plate and
Electrical Bushing
To Power
Source
Receptacle
(Supplied)
Power Source Wiring
(Not Supplied)
Ground
(16GA Green)
Sheet
Metal
Screws
14GA
Black &
White

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INSTALLATION
Continued
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 replace, 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 exible gas line with gas connec-
tor (if allowed by local codes) (not provided)
* 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.
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 re-
duce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator
damage could occur. Install external regulator
with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure
10. 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" diameter or greater to allow
proper gas volume to replace.
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 replace
(see Figure 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.
Check your building codes for any special
requirements for locating equipment shutoff
valve to replaces.
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 replace valves. Never use
sealant on are threads.
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealant that is resistant to liquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
We recommend that you install a sediment
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 11,
page 14. Locate sediment trap where it is
within reach for cleaning. Install in piping
system between fuel supply and replace.
Locate sediment trap where trapped matter
is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps
moisture and contaminants. This keeps them
from going into replace gas controls. If sedi-
ment trap is not installed or is installed wrong,
replace may not run properly.
Figure 10 - External Regulator on
Propane/LP Supply Tank with Vent
Pointing Down
External
Regulator
Vent
Pointing
Down
Propane/LP
Supply Tank

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 12 - Connecting Incoming Gas Line to Flex Gas Line
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS
SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
Note:
1) Wire connections not
shown for clarity
2) * 1/8" NPT Plugged
Tapping
Pilot Adjustment
Inlet Pressure Tap
Outlet Pressure Tap
Gas Shutoff
Valve
Flexible
Gas Line
Do NOT
Kink
1/2" NPT
Incoming
Gas Line
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections, internal
and external to unit, for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor-
rect all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open ame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detec-
tion uid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply and
replace. See guidelines under
Connecting Fireplace to Gas
Supply.
Figure 11 - Gas Connection
* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
Sediment Trap
3" Minimum
Cap Pipe Tee
Nipple Joint
Equipment Shutoff
Valve With 1/8" NPT
Tap* 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)
1. Route exible gas line (provided by in-
staller) from equipment shutoff valve to
replace. Route exible gas supply line
through one of the access holes on side
of replace.
2. Attach exible gas line from gas supply to
control valve (see Figure 12).
3. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections.

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INSTALLATION
Continued
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect replace with its appliance
main gas valve (control valve) and equip-
ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping
system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
(3.5 kPa) will damage replace 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 sys-
tem. Apply noncorrosive leak detection
uid 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 ttings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 13).
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 Figures 14 or
15). Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid
to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Figure 13 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 14 - Checking Gas Joints for
Propane/LP Gas Fireplace
Propane/
LP Supply
Tank
Gas Valve
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Gas Meter
Gas Valve
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints for
Natural Gas Fireplace
PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS
CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure
13).
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 replace is in
the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valve to gas control valve (see Figures 14
or 15). Apply noncorrosive leak detection
uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a
leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light replace (see Operation, page 20).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off replace (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 21).

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INSTALLATION
Continued
FINISHING FIREPLACE FOR
INSTALLATION
VRL4543 series replace come with the rear
panel semi-installed. If you will be using the
replace for a one sided regular application,
you will need to nish the installation of the
rear panel. If you will be upgrading the re-
place to a see-thru, the rear panel will need to
be removed (See Upgrading VRL4543 Series
to See-Thru Application).
1. Using self-tapping screws provided and
holes on rear panel as a guide, screw
the rear panel to the replace as shown
in Figure 16.
INSTALLING HOOD
1. Loosen screws at top of face opening and
slide hood through screws as shown in
Figure 17.
2. Tighten screws securing hood to replace.
Figure 16 - Installing Rear Panel for
Regular Applications
Figure 18 - Removing Rear Panel for
See-Thru Applications
Figure 19 - Removing for See-Thru
Applications
UPGRADING VRL4543 TO SEE-THRU
APPLICATION
Removing Rear Panel
1. In the rear of the replace, locate screws
at top of rear panel and remove as shown
in Figure 18. Discard screws and rear
panel.
2. Unscrew mount bracket from top face as
shown in Figure 19. Discard mounting
bracket and replace screws.
Figure 17 - Installing Hood

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Removing False Door
1. In the rear of the replace, Unlock 3 door
latches on top of firebox using your
ngers or the latch opener provided.
2. Hook opener over latch as shown in Fig-
ure 20. Swing the bottom of the opener
down toward the door. You will not need
to pull down.
3. Tilt open false door 45° from the top of
rebox and lift up to release door from
retaining channel.
Figure 21 - Removing Rear Interior Wall
for See-Thru Applications
Rear
Panel
Side
Panel
Bracket
Figure 20 - Latch Opener
Removing Rear Interior Wall
1. Through rebox opening in the front of the
replace, unscrew 4 corner brackets from
the rebox top (See Figure 21).
2. Remove 2 side walls and then the rear
wall. Discard rear wall.
3. Replace 2 side walls and reinstall the
corner brackets.
Installing Access Door Retaining
Brackets
1. Screw access door retaining brackets into
the inner side face using 2 screws on both
the left and right side as shown in Figure
22.
Installing Side Face Filler
1. Screw side face ller into rebox side
bafe using 2 screws on both the left and
right side as shown in Figure 23.
Figure 22 - Installing Access Door
Retaining Brackets for See-Thru
Applications
Retaining
Bracket
Figure 23 - Installing Side Face Filler for
See-Thru Applications

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AAA
AAA
AAA
Figure 26 - Battery Install Hand-Held
Remote Control
Battery Housing
Cover
Figure 25 - Remote Display
Installing Hood
1. If required, install hood as shown on page
16.
INSTALLING BATTERIES IN
REMOTE CONTROL AND RECEIVER
WARNING: Make sure your
selector switch is in OFF posi-
tion before installing or chang-
ing batteries in your hand-held
remote or receiver.
Installing Battery into Remote
1. Remove battery housing cover from back
of hand-held remote (See Figure 25).
2. Install 3 AAA batteries.
3. Replace battery housing cover.
When batteries are installed, the "little house"
icon with current room temperature will be dis-
played (see Figure 25). This icon will always
show in the control window as long as the
batteries have power.
Figure 24 - Access Door for See-Thru
Applications
Access
Door
Flange on
Face Bottom
Side
Filler
Retaining
Bracket
INSTALLATION
Continued
Installing Access Door
1. Place access door into retangular opening
in front of the glass door with the slanted
side facing forward. The slanted surface
will slide underneath the ange of the
bottom face Insert tabs on side of access
door into slots on retaining brackets (See
Figure 24).
Locating Remote Receiver
1. Remove Access Plate (See Figure 24).
2. Remove 2 screws on top of the electronic
access cover (See Figure 27).
3. Remove electronic access cover by gently
pulling up and out of the replace. There
are two switches connected to cover.
4. The remote receiver is located on the right
as shown in Figure 28, page 19.
Figure 27 - Removing Control Access
Cover (Face Bottom not shown for
Clarity)
Remove
Screws
Electronic
Access
Cover

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Figure 29 - Battery Install Remote
Control Receiver
Battery Housing
Cover
Cover Plate
Screws
Receiver
INSTALLATION
Continued
Installing Battery into Remote Receiver
1. Remove screws from cover plate.
2. Remove battery housing cover.
3. Install 4 AA batteries.
5. Replace battery housing cover.
6. Replace cover plate.
Installing Cover Plate Onto Remote Receiver
1. Locate and remove cover plate from
packaging.
2. Make sure sliding selector switch ts over
switch on receiver.
3. Attach cover plate to receiver with 2
screws as shown in Figure 29.
4. See page 23 for instructions on program-
ming remote receiver to hand-held remote
control if needed.
Note: For hand-held remote control to
work, programming (synchronizing) re-
mote to receiver must be completed.
Figure 28 - Remote Receiver (Face
Bottom not shown for Clarity)
Backup
Battery
Remote
Receiver
GLASS PEBBLE INSTALLATION
WARNING: Do not change
or substitute glass pebbles
provided with this replace. If
replacing, use only replacement
glass pebbles. See Replacement
Parts page 30.
Clear glass pebbles are included with your
replace.
1. Place glass pebbles in a single layer
evenly on the pebble pan. Make sure not
to place any on the burner in the center
of the pebble pan.
GLASS PANEL INSTALLATION
The glass panel assembly should be installed
after the replace is completely framed and
nished. The brackets are attached to the front
side face of the replace using two screws as
shown in Figure 30. Position the glass panel
in the bracket so that it is securely in place.
Glass Panel
Bracket
Screws
Figure 30 - Installing Glass Panel

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This appliance requires 120V electricity for
normal operation. Control module should be
plugged into electrical outlet located under-
neath rebox bottom. Back up battery supply
is available for power outages.
1. STOP! Read the safety information, col-
umn 1.
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully
open.
3. Turn safety shutoff switch to the OFF
position.
4. Remove access cover.
5. Turn equipment shutoff valve clockwise
to the OFF position (see Figure
31). Do not force.
6. Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
Then smell for gas, including near the
oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B”
in the safety information. If you don't smell
gas, go to the next step.
7. Turn equipment shutoff valve counter-
clockwise to the ON position. Do
not force.
8. Replace access cover.
9. Turn on all electric power to appliance.
10. Turn safety shutoff switch to the ON
position.
11. Visually locate pilot. Ignitor should begin
to spark and main burner should ignite
once ame appears at pilot.
• If lighting appliance for the rst time each
season, it may take several attempts
before supply gas can reach pilot and
main burners.
• If appliance will not stay lit after several
attempts, follow instructions under To
Turn Off Gas To Appliance on page 21
and call your service technician or gas
supplier.
OPERATION
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE: During initial operation
of new heater,paint will give off
a paper-burning smell. Orange
ame will also be present. Open
damper or window to vent smell.
This will only last a few hours.
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 is equipped with an igni-
tion device which automatically lights
the pilot. Do not light pilot by hand.
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. 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.
Figure 31 - Turning Equipment Shutoff Valve to the OFF Position
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Incoming
Gas Line
Pilot Adjustment
Inlet Pressure Tap Outlet Pressure Tap