Superior WRE4842RS User manual

Installation and Operation Instructions
Superior™ Custom Outdoor Wood-Burning Fireplace
P/N 127014-01 Rev. A 02/2014
PFS
®
USC
Models
WRE4842RS
WRE4842WS
WRE4842RH
WRE4842WH
WRE4850RS
WRE4850WS
WRE4850RH
WRE4850WH
P127014-01
SAVE THIS BOOK
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on how to install and maintain your appliance, it also contains
information that will enable you to obtain replacement parts or accessory items when needed. Keep it with your other
important papers.
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.
This wood burning fireplace complies with
UL127 CAN/ULC-S610-M87 standard as a
FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE.
Ce foyer au bois est conforme aux UL 127 CAN/ULC-
S610-M87 norme comme une USINE CONSTRUITE
CHEMINÉE.
This fireplace is approved for use as a wood furning fireplace or for use with a vented gas log approved to
ANSI Z21.60 or Z21.84 standards or for use with a vent-free gas log heater approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard.
FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction
(such as the municipal building department, fire
department, etc.) should be contacted before
installation to determine the need to obtain a
permit.
POUR LE CANADA: L’autorité compétente (comme le
service municipal du bâtiment, les pompiers, etc.) doit
être contacté avant l’installation afin de déterminer la
nécessité d’obtenir un permis.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home (USA only)
or 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, unless a certified kit is used.
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.

OWNER’S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING
SERIES FIREPLACES WITH
INSULATION
PFS
®
USC
For more information, visit www.SuperiorFireplaces.US.com
These models meet the EPA Wood Burning Fireplace
Program Phase 2 emission level. NOTE: To ensure proper
replace operation, the catalyst should be replaced at a
minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years.
SAVE THIS BOOK
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing you on
how to install and maintain your appliance, it also con-
tains information that will enable you to obtain replace-
ment parts or accessory items when needed. Keep it
with your other important papers.
This replace is approved for use as a wood burning
replace or for use with a vented gas log approved to
ANS Z21.60 and Z21.84 standards.
This wood burning replace complies with UL127-CAN/
ULC-S610-M87 standard as a FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE.
FOR CANADA: The authority having jurisdiction (such
as the municipal building department, re department,
etc.) should be contacted before installation to deter-
mine the need to obtain a permit.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-
tion, service or maintenance can cause injury, property
damage or loss of life. Refer to this manual for assis-
tance or additional information. Consult a qualied
installer or local distributor.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• Do not store or use gasoline
or any other ammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other 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 materials on or near
the appliance.
• Never leave children unat-
tended when a re is burning
in the replace.
WARNING: Use solid wood
or processed solid fuel relogs
only. When processed wood fuel
re logs are used, do not poke or
stir the logs while they are burn-
ing. Use only re logs that have
been evaluated for the application
in replace and refer to re log
warnings and caution markings
on packaging prior to use.
This replace is not intended to be
used as a substitute for a furnace
to heat an entire home. Use for
supplemental heat only.
IMPORTANT: Check local codes
before installing this replace.
Before beginning the installation of the
fireplace, read these instructions through
completely.
• ThisINNOVATIVEHEARTHPRODUCTS
fireplace and its components are safe
when installed according to this installation
manual.UnlessyouuseIHPcomponents,
which have been designed and tested for
thereplacesystem,youmaycauseare
hazard.
• TheINNOVATIVEHEARTHPRODUCTS
warrantywill bevoidedby andIHPdis-
claims any responsibility for the following
actions.
a. Modification of the fireplace, com-
ponents, doors, air inlet system and
damper control.
b. Useofanycomponentpartnotmanu-
facturedorapprovedbyINNOVATIVE
HEARTHPRODUCTSincombination
withaIHPreplacesystem.
Properinstallationisthemostimportantstep
in ensuring safe and continuous operation
of the replace. Consult the local building
codes as to the particular requirements
concerned with the installation of all factory
builtreplaces.
WARNING: Do not install a
replace insert in this box unless
the manufacturer's instructions
with the insert specically state
this replace has been tested for
use with this insert.
Safety .................................................................. 3
Specications ...................................................... 4
FireplaceInstallation............................................ 5
VentingInstallation .............................................. 8
RefractoryPanelInstallation.............................. 13
OptionalGasLineInstallation............................ 14
PureFireInstallation........................................... 15
GlassDoorInstallation ...................................... 16
OperationandMaintenanceGuidelines ............ 17
PureFireEmissionsControlSystem.................. 18
TechnicalService............................................... 20
ReplacementParts............................................ 20
Parts ................................................................. 21
Accessories ....................................................... 25

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SPECIFICATIONS
42" MODELS
OUTSIDE AIR
11/2" AIR SPACE
BACK AND SIDES
0" TO
BOTTOM
GAS LINE
KNOCKOUTS
12" EACH SIDE
COMBUSTIBLE
WALL BOARD
NO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL ON FACE
MINIMUM 18" TO
PERPENDICULAR
SIDEWALL
HEARTH EXTENSION
66" X 20"
2" CHIMNEY AIRSPA CE
CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
42"
23 1/2"
25 1/8"
22 3/4"
30 1/2"
29"
4 3/8"
15 3/4"
5/8"
17 5/8"
67"
61"
49"
7"
1"
30"
11"
58"
42"
51 1/8"
4 1/2"
3 1/2"
9 1/2"
10 1/2"
81/2"
13"
17"
OUTSIDE
AIR
ACCESS
GAS LINE
ACCESS
42" HEARTH
Figure 1 - 42" Models WRE4842RS, WRE4842WS, WRE4842RH and WRE4842WH

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SPECIFICATIONS Continued
50" MODELS
Figure 2 - 50" Models WRE4850RS, WRE4850WS, WRE4850RH and WRE4850WH
50"
23 1/4"
33 1/8"
2" CHIMNEY AIRSPA CE
CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
COMBUSTIBLE
WALL BOARD
NO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL ON FA CE
0" TO
BOTTOM
OUTSIDE AIR
11/2" AIR SPACE
BACK AND SIDES
GAS LINE
KNOCKOUTS
12" EACH SIDE
MINIMUM 18" TO
PERPENDICULAR
SIDEWALL
HEARTH EXTENSION
74" X 20"
38 1/2"
28 1/2"
43/8"
17 5/8"
19 1/4"
24"
49"
30"
11"
61"
67" 58"
7"
1"
59"
50" 4 1/2"
3 1/2"
9 1/2"
10 1/2"
8 1/2"
13"
17"
GAS LINE
ACCESS
OUTSIDE
AIR
ACCESS
50" HEARTH

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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
FRAMING
1. Frameopeningforreplaceusingdimen-
sions shown in Figures 3 and 4.
2. If replace is to be installed directly on
carpeting, tile (other than ceramic) or any
combustible material other than wood
ooring,replacemustbeinstalledupon
a metal or wood panel extending full width
anddepthofreplace.
3. Setreplacedirectlyinfrontofthisopen-
ingandslideunitbackuntilnailinganges
touch side framing.
4. Checklevelofthereplaceandshimwith
sheet metal if necessary.
5. Before securing fireplace to prepared
framing, ember protector (provided) must
be placed between hearth extension (not
supplied) and under bottom front edge of
replacetoprotectagainstglowingembers
fallingthrough.Ifreplaceistobeinstalled
on a raised platform, a Z-type ember pro-
tector (not supplied) must be fabricated to
t your required platform height. Ember
protectorshouldextendunderreplacea
minimum of 1 1/2".Emberprotectorshould
be made of galvanized sheet metal (28
gauge minimum to prevent corrosion.
6. Usingscrewsornails,securereplaceto
framingthroughangeslocatedonsides
ofreplace.
Figure 3 - Framing Dimensions
Figure 4 - Corner Installation
SELECTING LOCATION
To determine the safest and most efcient
locationforthereplace,youmusttakeinto
consideration the following guidelines:
1. Thelocationmustallowforproperclear-
ances (see Figures 5 and 6).
2. Consider a location where replace will
not be affected by drafts, air conditioning
ducts, windows or doors.
3. Alocationthatavoidscuttingofjoistsor
roof rafters will make installation easier.
4. An outside air kit is available with this
replace(seeOptional Outside Air Kit on
page 7).
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLES
Backandsidesofreplace 11/2" min.*
Frontofreplace 48"min.
Floor** 0" min.
Perpendicularwalltoopening 18"min.
Topspacers 0"min.
Mantel clearances see Mantels, page 7
Chimneyouterpipesurface 2"min.
*Notrequiredatnailinganges
**Seestep2ofFraming
WARNING: Do not pack re-
quired air spaces with insulation
or other materials.
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for
Residential Installation
Minimum height of chimney, measured from
baseofreplacetouegasoutletoftermina-
tion,is16feetforstraightueorauewith
one elbow set. Maximum distance between
elbows is 6 feet. For systems with two elbow
sets, minimum height is 22 feet. Maximum
heightofanysystemis50feet.Thismeasure-
mentincludesreplace,chimneysectionsand
height of termination assembly at level of the
uegasoutlet(seeFigure16,page10).
Minimum/Maximum Chimney Height for
Outdoor Installation
Minimum height of chimney, measured from
baseofreplacetouegasoutletoftermina-
tion, is 9.5 feet (minimum of 4 feet of chimney
pipe sections required for outdoor installation).
71" (50" Models)
100" (50" Models)
65" (42" Models)
92" (42" Models)
86.5" (36" Models)
61" (36" Models)
Maintain 1 1/2"
Clearance
at Sides and
Back of Fireplace
1 1/2" Clearance
Not Required at
Nailing Flanges
30.125"
59" (50" Models)
58.125"
67.125"
51.25" (42" Models)
45.25" (36" Models)
28.250" (36" Models)

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Note: For outdoor installations, fireplace
enclosure must allow for adequate 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.
HEARTH EXTENSION
Ahearthextensionprojectingaminimumof
20" in front of and a minimum of 12" beyond
eachsideofreplaceopeningisrequiredto
protectcombustibleoorconstructioninfront
of replace. Fabricate a hearth extension
using a material which meets the following
specications: a layer of noncombustible,
inorganic material having a thermal conduc-
tivityofK=0.84BTUIN/FT,HR.F(orless)at
1" thick. For example, if the material selected
hasaKfactorof0.25,suchasglassber,the
following formula would apply:
0.25 x 1.0" = 0.30" thickness required
0.84
Thermalconductivity"K"ofmaterialscanbe
obtained from manufacturer or supplier of
noncombustiblematerial.Ifhearthextension
is to be covered, use noncombustible mate-
rial such as tile, slate, brick, concrete, metal,
glass,marble,stone, etc.Provide a means
to prevent hearth extension from shifting and
sealgapbetweenreplaceframeandhearth
extension with a noncombustible material
(see Figure 5).
WARNING: Hearth extension
is to be installed only as shown
in Figure 4.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 5 - Hearth Extension
SealGap
Fireplace Front
EmberProtector
Fireplace Front
RaisedHearth
Fireplace Front
Elevated
EmberProtector
EmberProtector
SealGap
Hearth
Extension
MANTELS
Amantelmaybeinstalledifdesired(seeFigure
6). Woodwork such as wood trims, mantels
or any other combustible material projecting
from front face must not be placed within 18"
of replace opening. Combustible materials
above18"andprojectingmorethan11/2" from
replacemustnotbeplacedlessthan21"from
the top opening of the replace (NFPA STD
211,Sec.7-3.3.3).
Mantels or any other combustible material
also may come up to side edge of black metal
faceofreplaceaslongasprojectionsfrom
front face fall within limit shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6 - Mantel Clearances to
Combustible Material
12 1/4"Ref.
6"
Ref.
21" Min.
18" Min.
11/2" Max.
3"Nom.
33°
Combustible
Material
Safe
Zone for
Projectionof
Combustible
Materials
FireplaceOpening
Upper
Sectionof
Fireplace
FIREBOX
SAFE ZONE
TopViewofFireplace
3" Max.
4.5"
18" Min. to
Perpendicular
SideWall
11.5"
33° Combustible
Material Must
NotOverlap
Front Face

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Figure 8 - Lineal Gain
LINEAL GAIN
PART NO. DESCRIPTION GAIN
Georgian Fireplace 66 1/2 "
12-12DM
12-12HT PipeSection 10 5/8
"
18-12DM
18-12HT PipeSection 16 5/8
"
24-12DM
24-12HT PipeSection 23 5/8
"
36-12DM
36-12HT PipeSection 34 5/8
"
48-12DM
48-12HT PipeSection 46 5/8
"
RLT-12D
RLT-12HT RoundTermination 7 3/4
"
*
STL-12D SquareChase-Top
withSlipSection 7
" to 15 " *
*Thelinealgainfortheterminationsismea-
suredtotheuegasoutletheight.
Hemmed
End
12 3/8"
Stainless
InnerPipe
15"Galvanized
OuterPipe
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF
DOUBLE WALL CHIMNEY SYSTEM
Eachdoublewallchimneysectionconsistsofa
galvanizedouterpipe,astainlesssteelinnerue
pipeandawirespacer.Thepipesectionsmust
be assembled independently as the chimney is
installed. When connecting chimney directly to
thereplace,theinnerue pipesectionmust
beinstalled rstwith thelanced sideup.The
outer pipe section can then be installed over
5the uepipe sectionwith thehemmed end
up.Pressdownoneachpipesectionuntilthe
lancessecurelyengagethehemonthereplace
starter.Thewirewillassuretheproperspacing
between the inner and outer pipe sections.
Figure 7 - Outside Air Kit
SecuretoCollarswithMetalTape,
ScrewsorStraps(Min.of1/4"x20"
in size)
AirInlet
Location
MustAllow
For Bushes
orSnow
VentHood
Requiredfor
WallInstallation
AirInlet
Eyebrow
VentedCrawlSpace
(CheckLocalCodes
BeforeInstallingina
VentedCrawlSpace)
CHIMNEY PIPE
The INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS
chimney system consists of 12", 18", 24",
36" and 48" snap-lock, double-wall pipe seg-
ments, planned for maximum adaptability to
individual site requirements.Actual lengths
gained after tting overlaps must be taken
into consideration (lineal gain) and are given
inthelinealgainchart(seeFigure8).Lineal
Gainistheactualmeasurablelengthofapart
after two or more parts are connected. For
Canada,usechimneypartsdesignated"HT".
VENTING INSTALLATION
OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT
(MODEL AK4/AK4F)
The installation of an outside air kit should
be performed during the rough framing of
thereplaceduetothenatureofit'slocation.
Outsidecombustionairisaccessedthrough
a vented crawl space (AK4F) or through a
sidewall(AK4).
CAUTION: Combustion air
inlet ducts shall not terminate
in attic space.
The maximum height for the
air vent can not exceed 3 feet
below the ue gas outlet of the
termination.
WARNING: The opening in
the collar around the chimney at
the top of the replace must not
be obstructed. Never use blown
insulation to ll the chimney
enclosure.

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VENTING INSTALLATION
Continued
OFFSET RISE CHIMNEY LENGTH
A B 12" 18" 24" 36" 48"
4 3/8" 16 3/8" ELBOWSETONLY
9 3/4" 25 1/2" 1
12 3/4" 30 3/4" 1
15" 34 3/4" 1
18" 40" 1 1
21 1/4" 46 1/4" 1
23 3/4" 49 1/4" 1 1
27 3/4" 56 3/4" 1
30" 60 3/4" 1 1
33" 66" 1
36" 71" 1 1
38 1/4" 75" 2
41 1/4" 80 1/4" 1 1 1
45" 86 3/4" 2
46 3/4" 89 1/2" 1 1 1
51" 97" 1 1
53 1/4" 101" 2
56 1/4" 106 1/4" 2
59 1/4"111 1/2" 1 1 1
61 3/4" 115 1/2" 1 2
64 3/4" 120 3/4" 1 2
68 1/4" 127" 2 1
70" 130" 1 1 2
74 1/4" 137 1/2" 1 2 1
76 3/4" 141 1/2" 1 2 1
79 3/4" 146 3/4" 4
OFFSET CHART (22-50 FT. SYSTEM HEIGHT)
Figure 10 - Ceiling Support Pipe
12S-12DM
2" Min.
Straps
Straps
Straps
Straps
DetailA
ReturnElbow
DetailB
AngleFirestop
SeeDetailA
SeeDetailB
Continue to assemble chimney sections as
outlined above, making sure that both the
inner and outer pipe sections are locked to-
gether. When installing double wall snap-lock
chimney together, it is important to assure
the joint between the chimney sections is
locked. Check by pulling chimney upward
afterlocking.Thechimneywillnotcomeapart
Figure 9 - Elbow Offset
B
A
Screws
ifproperlylocked.Itisnotnecessarytoadd
screws to keep the chimney together (excep-
tion, see Figure 9).
USING ELBOW OFFSETS (30E-12DM)
1. Toachievedesiredoffset,youmayinstall
combinations of 12", 18", 24", 36" and 48"
length of double wall pipe (see offset chart
and Figure 9).
2. Chimney weight above offset rests on
return elbow. Straps must be securely
nailedtoraftersorjoists(seeFigure10,
detailsAandB).
3. Maximum length of pipe between sup-
ports(return elbowor12S-12DM)is6'
ofanglerun.Maximumoftwo6'angle
run sections per chimney system (see
Figure 11, page 9).
4. Allpipeconnectionsbetweentheoffset
and return must be secured with two
screws on the outer pipe only (see
Figure 9). Do not penetrate the inner
stainless.

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Continued
FIRESTOP SPACERS (FS-10)
Firestop spacers are required at each point
where the chimney penetrates a oor space.
Their purpose is to establish and maintain
the required clearance between the chimney
and the combustible materials. When the pipe
passes through a framed opening into a living
spaceabove,therestopmustbeplacedonto
the ceiling from below as shown in Figure 12.
They also provide complete separation from
one oor space to another or attic space as
required by most codes. When the double wall
pipe passes through a framed opening into an
atticspace,therestopmustbeplacedintoan
atticoorasshowninFigure13.
Figure 12 - Firestop Spacer with Living
Space Above Ceiling
Figure 13 - Firestop Spacer with Attic
Space Above Ceiling
Existing
Ceiling
Frame
Firestop
Spacer
Screwsor
Staples
(Min. of 8)
Firestop
Spacer
ScrewsorStaples
(Min. of 8)
PENETRATING ROOF
Tomaintaina2"clearancetothepipeona
roof with a pitch, a rectangular opening must
be cut.
1. Determinecenterpointthroughwhichpipe
will penetrate roof.
2. Determine center point of roof. Pitch is
distance the roof drops over a given span,
usually12".A6/12pitchmeansthatroof
drops 6" for each 12" measured horizon-
tally down from roof rafters.
3. Useroofopeningchart(Figure14,page
10) to determine correct opening length
andashingrequired.
4. Removeshinglesaroundopeningmea-
sured.Cutoutthissection.
Existing
Ceiling
Frame
Figure 11 - Typical Offset Terminations
Return
Elbow
Offset
Elbow
Return
Elbow
Offset
Elbow
6'Max.
6'Max.
6'Max.
6'Max.
6'Max.
6'Max.
Return
Elbow
Offset
Elbow
Offset
Elbow
Return
Elbow
A B C
Offset
Elbow
Ceiling
SupportPipe
12S-12DM
Return
Elbow