Superior VRT3542WS - General Information; Codes and Standards; Tools and Building Supplies; Packaging List

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Misc. Codes / Standards -
The Installation must conform to local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54 - latest edition.
The appliance, when installed, must be electri-
cally grounded in accordance with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition.
Check the packaging list to be sure that you
have all the necessary parts in usable condition.
Also check for concealed damage.
Tools and Building Supplies
Normally Required
Tools Should Include:
• Phillipsscrewdriver
• Hammer
• Sawand/orsabersaw
• Level
• Measuringtape
• Electricdrillandbits
• Pliers
• Square
• Pipingcomplyingwithlocalcodes
• Pipewrench
• Teejoint
• Pipecompound
Building Supplies Should Include:
• Framingmaterials
• Wallnishingmaterials
• Caulkingmaterials
(noncombustible)
• Fireplacesurroundmaterials
(noncombustible)
• Insulation
(for packing around gas-line penetration holes)
CODES
Adhere to all local codes or in their absence
the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1 or NFPA 54 - latest edition which
can be obtained from The American National
Standards Institute, Inc. (1430 Broadway, New
York, NY, 10018) or National Fire Protection
Association, Inc. (Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA,02269).
COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR
Heaters installed in these appliances shall
notbeinstalledinaconnedspace.Heaters
installed in these appliances may be located
in unusually tight construction provided the
spaceisunconned,orifconned,isprovided
with two permanent openings communicating
directly with an additional room(s) of suf-
cientvolume sothat thecombined volume
of all connected spaces meets the criteria for
anunconnedspace,(NationalFuelGasCode
ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition, Section on Air for
Combustion and Ventilation). Generally 50 ft
3
per 1,000 BTU input of all operating appliances
in the space.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information ........... Page 2
PackagingList .................................. Page 3
General Information ......................... Page 3
Burn-in Period .................................. Page 3
Tools/Building Supplies .................... Page 3
Codes ............................................... Page 3
Combustion And Ventilation Air ....... Page 3
Cold Climate Insulation .................... Page 4
Requirementsforthe
CommonwealthofMassachusetts Page 5
LocationOfFirebox .......................... Page 6
Clearances ....................................... Page 6
Assembly Steps ............................... Page 8
GasLineInstallation ......................... Page 8
FireboxFraming ............................... Page 9
FireboxInstallation ........................... Page 9
Specications ................................... Page 10
FramingSpecications ..................... Page 11
HoodInstallation .............................. Page 11
OptionalEquipment/BlowerKit
Installation .................................. Page 12
FireboxFinishes ............................... Page 15
Accessories/components ................. Page 15
ReplacementPartsList .................... Page 17
Warranty .......................................... Page 19
This installation manual will help you obtain
asafe,efcient,dependableinstallationfor
your appliance and vent system.
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND
THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGIN-
NING YOUR INSTALLATION.
Packaging List
Vent-FreeGasFirebox
Hood
(optional for models VRT3536WS,
VRT3536WH, VRT3542WS & VRT3542WH)
InstallationandOperatingInstructions
GENERAL INFORMATION
TheseVent-Freereboxenclosuresaredesigned
to accept all ANSI Z21.11.2 approved Decora-
tive Type Vent-Free Gas Log Room Heaters.
For the appropriate Vent-Free Gas Log Room
Heater model, refer to Page 16 (see
Vent-Free
Gas Log Sets)
. Refer to the installation instruc-
tions provided with the log sets for detailed
instructions.
This installation manual along with the vent-free
gas log installation manual will enable you to
obtainasafe,efcientanddependableinstal-
lation of your room heater system.
Do not alter or modify the rebox or its
com ponents under any circumstances. Any
modicationoralterationofthereboxsystem,
includingbutnotlimitedtothereboxandac-
cessories, may void the warranty, listings and
approvals of this system and could result in an
unsafe and potentially dangerous installation.
TheseBuilt-InVent-FreeFireboxeshavebeen
testedandapprovedasVentlessFireboxEnclo-
sures for Gas-Fired Unvented Decorative Room
HeaterstoANSIZ21.91.
Burn-in Period
Duringtherstfewtimesofoperationofthis
appliance there will be some odor due to the
curing of the paint and burning off of lubricants
usedinthemanufacturingprocess.Werecom-
mend that you open windows and ventilate the
house during the initial burns. The paint emits
non-toxicodorsduringthisprocess.
Depending on your use, the burn-in period may
take a few hours or a few days.
KEEP YOUR HOUSE WELL VENTILATED
DURING THE BURN-IN PERIOD. THE ODOR
AND HAZE EMITTED DURING THE BURN-IN
PERIOD CAN BE QUITE NOTICEABLE AND MAY
SETOFFASMOKEDETECTOR.
If an optional blower is installed, Do not turn it
on during the Burn-In period.
CONGRATULATIONS!
InselectingthisSUPERIOR
®
Vent-FreeGasFireboxyouhavechosenthenestandmost
dependablereplacetobefoundanywhere.Abeautiful,prestigious,alternativetoawood
burningreplace.WelcometoafamilyoftensofthousandsofsatisedSUPERIOR
FireplaceOwners.
Please read and carefully follow all of the instructions found in this manual. Please pay
specialattentiontothesafetyinstructionsprovidedinthismanual.TheHomeowner's
CareandOperationInstructionsincludedherewillassurethatyouhavemanyyearsof
dependableandenjoyableservicefromyourSUPERIORproduct.