Superior Gas Log 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.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in
a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built
fireplace, constructed of noncombustible material
and connected to a working flue. (See page 6 for
minimum flue opening.)
WARNING: This is a gas-fired appliance. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provi-
sions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must
be provided. Refer to the National Fual Gas Codes,
ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3 for Combustion
and Ventilation.
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™ Vented Decorative Natural Gas Logs
P/N 126904-01 Rev.A 02/2014
PFS
®
US
Models
FVSR18 FVSR24 FVDR18 FVDR24 FVDR30
P126904-01

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SAFETY
WARNING: Improper instal-
lation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for correct
installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult
a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is a gas-red
appliance. It uses air (oxygen)
from the room in which it is in-
stalled. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to the
National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI
Z233.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combus-
tion and Ventilation.
WARNING: This appliance
is for installation only in a
solid-fuel burning masonry or
UL127 factory-built replace,
constructed of noncombustible
material, and connected to a
working ue. (See page 6 for
minimum ue opening.)
This appliance may be installed
in an aftermarket*, permanently
located, manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohibited by
state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for pur-
pose of resale, from the manufacturer.
State of Massachusetts: The
installation must be made by
a licensed plumber or gas
tter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
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.
WARNING: Keep ue open
when operating unit.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
beforetryingtoassemble, operate
orservicethislog set.Improper use
of this log set can cause serious
injury or death from burns, re,
explosion, 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 log set may not
be working properly. Get fresh air at once!
Have log set 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Local Codes......................................................... 4
Unpacking............................................................ 4
Product Identication ........................................... 5
Optional Product Features................................... 5
Installation ........................................................... 5
Operation ........................................................... 14
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 15
Troubleshooting ................................................. 16
Service Hints ..................................................... 19
Technical Service............................................... 19
Replacement Parts ............................................ 19
Parts .................................................................. 20
Accessories ....................................................... 24
Warranty ............................................................ 25

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Natural Gas: Natural gas is 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 log set.
WARNING: Any change to
this log set or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a blow-
er insert, heat exchanger insert or
other accessory not approved for
use with this appliance.
WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for natural gas. An
optional propane/LPconversion
kit must be installed for use with
propane/LP gas.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the replace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
ame patterns.
WARNING: Installed decora-
tive glass door enclosures must
be fully opened when operating
this gas appliance.
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 appliance.
SAFETY
Continued
Appliance assembly becomes
very hot when in use. Keep chil-
dren and adults away from hot
surface to avoid burns or clothing
ignition.Appliance willremainhot
for a time after shutdown. Allow
surface to cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the room
with appliance.
You must operate this appliance
with a replace screen in place.
Make sure replace screen is
closed before running this log set.
The screen shall have openings
for introduction of combustion
air.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other
ammable vapors and liquids.
1. 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
2. Never install the log set
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or
other ammable objects are less than
42" from the front, top, or sides of the
log set
• in high trafc areas
• in windy or drafty areas
3. Before installing in a solid fuel burning re-
place, the chimney ue and rebox must
be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and
loose paint by a qualied chimney cleaner.

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Creosote will ignite if highly heated. Inspect
chimney ue for damage. If damaged, repair
ue before operating appliance.
4. This log set is designed to be smokeless.
If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off appli-
ance and call a qualied service person.
Note: During initial operation, slight smok-
ing could occur due to log curing and
the burning of manufacturing residues.
You may wish to add more ventilation by
opening a window.
5. To reduce the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 15.
6. The installation and provisions for combus-
tion and ventilation air must conform with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z233.1/NFPA
54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
7. Do not run log set
• where ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
8. Do not burn solid fuel in the replace after
installing the log set. Do not use this log
set to cook food or burn paper or other
objects.
SAFETY
Continued
9. Do not use appliance if any part has been
exposed to or under water. Immediately
call a qualied service technician to in-
spect the room appliance and to replace
any part of the control system (if using
GA9050A-1 or GA9150A) and any gas
control which has been under water.
10. To help prevent breakage, new logs must
be broken-in (see Curing Logs page 14).
11. Turn log set off and let cool before servic-
ing, installing, or repairing. Only a qualied
service person should install, service, or
repair log set.
12. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
13. This vented gas log set may not be
installed in a bedroom or bathroom in
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
14. The installation of these appliances in
manufactured homes in the U.S. must
conform with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title
24 CFR, Part 3280, in the United States,
or when such a standard is not applicable,
Manufactured Home Installations Stan-
dard, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1/NFPA 501A.
.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use log set with care. Follow all local
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the lat-
est 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
UNPACKING
CAUTION: Do not remove
the data plates from the burner
pan. The data plates contain
important product information.
1. Remove logs, hearth kit, pan materials,
and hardware from carton.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied
to logs and base for shipment.
3. Check appliance for any shipping damage.
If heater is damaged call INNOVATIVE
HEARTH PRODUCTS at 1-800-655-2008
for replacement parts before returning to
dealer.

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Figure 1 - Product Identication (Dual Burner Shown)
Hearth Kit Model ___________________
Serial Number _____________________
Log Set Model _____________________
Grate
Burner
Pan
Burner Manifold Burner Inlet
Fitting
Burner Clamp
Grate
Steps
OPTIONAL PRODUCT FEATURES
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
ON/OFF SAFETY VALVE/PILOT KIT
AND PROPANE/LP CONVERSION
An optional valve/safety pilot kit with a piezo
ignitor is available for this appliance. This sys-
tem requires no matches, batteries, or other
sources to light. You must use this optional
system for LP conversion. See Accessories,
page 24.
REMOTE CONTROL READY
(MILLIVOLT) SAFETY VALVE/
PILOT KIT
An optional millivolt valve/safety pilot kit with
a piezo ignitor is available for this appliance.
This system requires no matches, batteries,
or other sources to light. This system may
be connected to a wall switch or hand-held
wireless remote control. See Accessories,
page 24.
REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES
There is an optional hand-held ON/OFF re-
mote control that can be purchased separately
for this log set. You must use the millivolt
valve/safety pilot kit to use remote acces-
sories with this appliance. See Accessories,
page 24.
A wall switch is also available for this appli-
ance. You must use the millivolt valve/safety
pilot kit to use the wall switch with this appli-
ance. See Accessories, page 24.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not remove
the data plates attached to the
burner pan. The data plates
contain important warranty and
safety information.
WARNING: Before installing
in a solid fuel burning replace,
the chimney ue and rebox
must be cleaned of soot, creo-
sote, ashes and loose paint by
a qualified chimney cleaner.
Creosote will ignite if highly
heated. A dirty chimney ue may
create and distribute soot within
the house. Inspect chimney ue
for damage. If damaged, repair
ue before operating appliance.
Left
Side
Right
Side
Front

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BURNER ORIFICE
LOG NATURAL PROPANE/LP
SIZE IN. NUM. IN. NUM.
FVSR18,
FVDR18
0.120 31 0.073 49
FVSR24
FVDR24
0.129 30 0.086 44
FVDR30 0.1405 28 0.089 43
Model
Burner
Description
Btu/Hr Input
Natural Gas
Btu/Hr Input
Propane/LP
Gas
Minimum
Vent
Opening
FVSR18
18"
Single 50,000 40,000 8" dia.
FVSR24
24"
Single 60,000 50,000 8" dia.
FVDR18
18"
Dual 55,000 45,000 8" dia.
FVDR24
24"
Dual 65,000 55,000 8" dia.
FVDR30
30"
Dual 70,000 60,000 8" dia.
*Add 6" if safety valve/pilot is used
**At depth indicated
FUEL INLET PRESSURE
SPECIFICATIONS (W.C.)
Min. Max.
NG 5.5" 10.5"
LP 11" 13"
Figure 2 - Technical Information Charts
MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES
Models: FVSR18, FVDR18
Front Width* Back Width** Depth Height
28" 16" 14" 18"
Models: FVSR24, FVDR24
Front Width* Back Width** Depth Height
29 3/4" 17" 15 1/2" 18"
Models: FVDR30
Front Width* Back Width** Depth Height
36" 27" 18" 18"
INSTALLATION
Continued
NOTICE: Installation, service,
and repair of this appliance must
be performed by a qualied in-
staller, service agency, company
or gas supplier experienced with
this type of gas appliance. Only
factory authorized components
listed in these instructions may
be used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and
all codes and requirements of
the authority having jurisdic-
tion. Any modications to this
kit, or use of unauthorized
components or accessory items
will void the manufacturer’s
warranty, and may result in a
hazardous condition.
FLUE OPENING SPECIFICATIONS
Note: This vented appliance must be installed
only in a solid-fuel burning replace with a
working ue and constructed of noncombus-
tible material.
The charts in Figure 2, indicate technical
information regarding the installation of your
gas log set. Please make sure that all of the
specications shown are applicable before
installation is attempted.
The replace must include a working ue and
venting system with the minimum openings
shown in the Figure 2.

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CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not
natural gas, you must install ON/OFF Safety
Valve/Pilot Kit (see Accessories, page 24).
Call dealer where you bought log set.
If the replace does not have a gas supply
shutoff valve, one must be installed.
VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR
INSTALLATION
The replace chimney ue and vent must be
drafting properly. To check the vent for proper
drafting: Light a tightly rolled newspaper on
one end and place it at the inside front edge
of the replace. Observe the smoke and be
sure the vent is properly drawing it up the
chimney. If the smoke spills out into the room,
extinguish the ame and remove any obstruc-
tion until proper venting is achieved.
The chimney ue must remain open a mini-
mum of 3" at all times during the operation
of this log set.
For Massachusetts Residents Only
Installation of this vented gas log set in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires
the damper be permanently removed or
welded in the fully open position.
INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP
Secure the damper stop clamp provided to
the leading edge of the damper as shown in
Figure 3. If for any reason this clamp doesn't
work on your replace, another suitable clamp
or permanent stop must be installed, or the
damper blade must be cut or removed.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Manufactured
Fireplace
Masonry Fireplace
Figure 3 - Attaching Damper Clamp
Damper
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualied ser-
vice person must connect log
set to gas supply. Follow all
local codes.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing log set, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to Propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve
• test gauge connection
• adjustable (crescent) wrench or pliers
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
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 log set. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
volume will occur.
Installation must include a 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 log set
(see Figure 4, page 8).
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 a clogged burner injector.
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealant that is resistant to liquid
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We recommend that you install a sediment
trap (not supplied with log set) in supply line
as shown in Figure 4. Locate sediment trap
where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in
piping system between fuel supply and ap-
pliance. Locate sediment trap where trapped
matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap
captures moisture and contaminants. This
keeps them from going into log set controls.
If sediment trap is not installed or is installed
wrong, log set may not run properly.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 4 - Gas Connection
* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
3" Minimum
Sediment Trap
From Gas
Meter (5"
W.C.** to
10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Equipment Shutoff
Valve With 1/8" NPT
Tap*
Approved Flexible Gas Hose
(if allowed by local codes)
Tee
Joint
Pipe
Nipple
Cap
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections, internal and
external to unit, 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 detec-
tion uid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect log set and its individual equip-
ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping
system.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip-
ment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
using compressed air or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.
Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to
gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect log set 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 5).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
using compressed air or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip-
ment shutoff valve (see Figure 5). Apply
noncorrosive leak detection uid to gas
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Figure 5 - Checking Gas Joints
Gas Meter
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve

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HEARTH KIT ASSEMBLY AND
INSTALLATION
Kit Assembly - Single and Dual Flame
Only
1. Determine which side gas line will be
coming into replace.
2. Using a hammer and screw driver, remove
knockout plug from side of pan that cor-
responds to gas line (see Figure 6).
3. Unscrew burner inlet tting from burner
manifold.
4. Place burner manifold in pan with thread-
ed opening facing open knockout plug.
5. Using thread sealant (resistant to the ac-
tion of propane/LP gas) on larger end of
tting, screw burner inlet tting through
hole and into burner manifold (see Fig-
ure 6). Tighten using a wrench. If using
propane/LP gas, see Propane/LP Gas
Conversion, page 11.
6. Using burner clamp, screw, and nut pro-
vided, assemble clamp to pan (“U” style
and triple burners only). This will hold
burner manifold in place.
7. If using optional GA9050A-1 kit, go to
Optional GA9050A-1 On/Off Safety
Valve/Pilot Kit , page 10, for installation
instructions. If using optional GA9150A
kit, follow instructions included with kit for
installation and operation.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Burner Inlet
Fitting
Screw
Nut Burner Clamp
Burner Pan
(Front)
Burner Manifold
Knockout
Plugs
Burner Pan
(Front)
Knockout
Plugs
Burner Inlet
Fitting
SINGLE-BURNER
DUAL-FLAME
Burner
Manifold
Figure 6 - Installing Burner

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Installation and Gas Connection
1. Place burner pan assembly in center of
replace oor. Make sure front of pan
faces forward.
2. Thread gas supply tting to replace gas
supply pipe. Use thread sealant.
3. Install adapter tting onto burner inlet t-
ting using thread sealant on male threads
of burner inlet tting (see Figure 7). Adjust
to most convenient position.
4. Install gas connector tube to gas supply
tting. Carefully shape tube to attach to
adapter tting. Be careful not to cause
kinks in tube.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 7 - Connecting Gas to Appliance
Adapter
Fitting
Gas
Connector
Tube
Burner Pan
Assembly
(Facing Front
of Fireplace)
OPTIONAL GA9050A-1 ON/OFF SAFETY
VALVE/PILOT KIT ASSEMBLY
For additional convenience and safety, or for
propane/LP conversion, an optional ON/OFF
safety valve/pilot kit is available. See Acces-
sories, page 24.
WARNING: You must use a
ON/OFF safety valve/pilot kit for
propane/LP conversion.
Natural Gas Installation
1. Thread gas control valve onto burner inlet
tting (see Figure 8). Use thread sealant
on male threads of burner inlet tting. Hold
burner inlet tting with a wrench to prevent
overtightening connection to the burner.
Make sure control rod is facing the front
(see Figure 8).
2. Attach pilot gas line to pilot outlet of gas
control valve and tighten. Connect ther-
mocouple to rear of gas control valve.
See Figure 9. Do not overtighten. If us-
ing propane/LP gas, see Changing Pilot
Orice, page 12.
3. Install inlet tting into inlet opening of gas
control valve (see Figure 10). Use thread
sealant on male pipe threads.
4. Place burner pan assembly in center of
replace oor. Make sure front of pan
faces forward.
5. Thread gas supply tting to replace gas
supply pipe. Adjust to most convenient
position.
Burner Inlet
Fitting Gas Control
Valve
Burner Pan
Assembly
Figure 8 - Installing Gas Control Valve
Control Rod
Figure 9 - Gas Control Valve with
Thermocouple and Pilot
Figure 10 - Installing Inlet Fitting and
Gas Connector Tube
Thermocouple
and Line
Pilot and
Line
Gas Control
Valve
Gas Control
Valve
Gas Inlet
Fitting
Gas
Connector
Tube
Inlet
Opening