Superior Fireplaces VRL3000 Operating instructions

Brand: Superior Fireplaces

Model: VRL3000

Category: Stoves

Type: Operating instructions

Installation and Operation Instructions

Models

P/N 901149-00 REV. C 06/2021

VRL3000 Series Electronic Linear Vent-Free Gas Fireplaces

VRL3045ZEN

VRL3055ZEN

VRL3045ZEP

VRL3055ZEP

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 7 of this manual.

WARNING: If the information in this manual 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.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals

including Carbon Black, which is known to the State

of California to cause cancer, and Carbon Monoxide,

which is known to the State of California to cause birth

defects or other reproductive harm. For more informa-

tion go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

SAFETY

WARNING: Vent-free products are prohibited for

bedroom and bathroom installation in the Common-

wealth of Massachusetts.

These appliances comply with National Safety

Standards and are listed by PFS TECO to ANSI

Z21.11.2 as unvented Gas-ﬁred room heaters.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and

completely before trying to assemble, operate or ser-

vice this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause

serious injury or death from burns, ﬁre, explosion,

electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.

WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND ASPHYXIATION

HAZARD

Improper adjustment, alteration, service, mainte-

nance, or installation of this heater or its controls can

cause death or serious injury.

Read and follow instructions and precautions in User’s

Information Manual provided with this heater.

Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for ser-

vicing an appliance must be replace prior to operating

the heater. The ﬁrescreen or guard designed for this

unvented appliance must be installed prior to operation.

WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat ex-

changer insert or other accessory not approved for

use with this heater.

WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into

the ﬁreplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner ﬂame

patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner

ﬂame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause soot-

ing.

WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls

can be dangerous.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead

to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poison-

ing resemble the ﬂu, 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 others. These include pregnant women, people with

heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the inﬂuence 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.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be lo-

cated out of trafﬁc and away from furniture and draperies.

Do not place clothing or other ﬂammable material on

or near the appliance. Never place any objects on the

heater.

Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard

of high surface temperature and should stay away to

avoid burns or clothing ignition. Heater will remain

hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surface to cool

before touching.

WARNING: Do not place log scraps or volcanic

stone on burner.

You must operate appliance with the ﬁreplace screen and

hood in place before running heater. The ﬁreplace screen

shall have openings for introduction of combustion air.

Fireplace front and screen become very hot when run-

ning ﬁreplace.

WARNING: Young children should be carefully

supervised when they are in the same room with the

appliance. When using the hand-held remote acces-

sory, keep selector switch in the OFF position to prevent

children from turning on burners with remote.

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SAFETY Continued

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combus-

tible materials, gasoline and other ﬂammable vapors

and liquids.

Installation and repair should be done by a qualiﬁed

service person. The appliance should be inspected

before use and at least annually by a professional

service person. More frequent cleaning may be re-

quired due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding

material, etc. It is imperative that control compart-

ments, burners, and circulating air passageways of

the appliance be kept clean.

This appliance must be mounted on a fully supported

base extending the full width and depth of the unit.

The ﬁreplace may be located on or near conventional

construction materials. However, if installed on com-

bustible materials, such as carpeting, vinyl tile or other

combustible material other than wood ﬂooring, the

appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel

extending the full width and depth of the appliance.

Solid-fuels shall not be burned in a ﬁreplace in which

an unvented room heater is installed.

We recommend that our

gas hearth products be

installed and serviced by

professionals who are

certied in the U.S. by the

National Fireplace Institute®

(NFI) as NFI Gas Specialists.

VRL3000 Series Fireplace

(45” Version Shown with Optional Driftwood Log Set and River Rocks)

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE. WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!

Please carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. Pay special attention to all warnings and safety information. Following

these safety, care, and operation instructions will help ensure many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your ﬁreplace.

Please read and understand these instructions before installing, operating, or servicing this product.

General Information

Safety and Your Fireplace ........................................................2

Important Safety Information ..................................................4

Local Codes ............................................................................5

Unpacking ...............................................................................5

Product Features .....................................................................5

Appliance Installation, Service, and Maintenance Notices .......6

Air for Combustion and Ventilation .........................................7

Appliance Operation Notices .................................................10

Warranty Information ............................................................10

Important Safety and Warning Information ...........................10

Packaging .............................................................................12

Introduction ..........................................................................12

Codes and Standards ............................................................12

BTU Input ..............................................................................12

Gas Pressure .........................................................................12

Oriﬁce Sizes - Sea Level to High Altitude ..............................13

Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ......14

Manufactured Home Requirements ......................................14

Location ................................................................................14

Minimum Clearances to Combustibles ..................................14

Hearth Extension ...................................................................15

Shelf Height ..........................................................................15

Wall Finishes / Surrounds / Mantels......................................15

Installation

Installation Preparation .........................................................16

Installation Sequence ............................................................16

Construct the Fireplace Framing ...........................................16

Prepare the Fireplace Top Spacers ........................................20

Installing Non-Combustible Front Fireboard Standoff ...........20

Route the Gas Supply Line to the Fireplace ...........................20

Rough in the Electrical Supply, if Needed ..............................21

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Place the Fireplace in the Framing and Secure ......................21

Complete the Field Wiring .....................................................21

Connect the Gas Line ............................................................24

Verify Proper Fireplace Operation..........................................25

Initialize the Remote Control System for the First Time ........25

Install the Glass Media ..........................................................26

Install Interior Options ..........................................................26

Adjust the Air Shutter to Ensure Proper Flame Appearance ..26

Install the Hood .....................................................................28

Installation/Reinstallation of required screen barrier bezel

assembly ...............................................................................28

Blower Installation / Replacement .........................................29

Operation

Operation ..............................................................................30

Accessing control compartment ...........................................31

Install the Glass Media ..........................................................32

Driftwood Log Setups ...........................................................34

Cleaning and Maintenance ....................................................36

Accessory Components ........................................................39

Lighting Instructions .............................................................40

Troubleshooting ....................................................................41

Replacement Parts ................................................................42

Warranty ...............................................................................45

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

• leave the building immediately

• 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

1. WARNING: This appliance is only for use with the type of gas

indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convert-

ible for use with other gases.

4. This ﬁreplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.

5. Do not use this ﬁreplace as a wood-burning ﬁreplace. Use only

provided media and accessories listed in this manual.

6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, ver

miculite, glowing embers, rockwool or volcanic stone to this

ﬁreplace.

7. This ﬁreplace is designed to be smokeless. If unit ever appears

to smoke, turn off ﬁreplace and call a qualiﬁed service person.

NOTE: During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due

to ﬁreplace burning manufacturing residues.

8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Clean

ing and Maintenance, Page 36.

9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner, or similar

products, turn heater off. If heated, the vapors from these

products may create a white powder residue within burner box

or on adjacent walls or furniture..

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10. This ﬁreplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This

ﬁreplace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff

system. The ODS shuts down the ﬁreplace if not enough fresh

air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, Page 7.

If ﬁreplace keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, Page 41.

11. Do not run ﬁreplace

• where ﬂammable liquids or vapors are used or stored.

• under dusty conditions.

12. Do not use this ﬁreplace to cook food or burn paper or other

objects. Never place any objects in the ﬁreplace.

13. Do not use this room heater if any part has been under water.

Immediately call a qualiﬁed service technician to inspect the

room heater and to replace any part of the control system and

any gas control which has been under water.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - CONT.

14. Turn off and unplug ﬁreplace and let cool before servicing. Only

a qualiﬁed service person should service and repair ﬁreplace.

15. Operating ﬁreplace 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

be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical

Code, ANS/NFPA70* (latest edition).

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

25 West 43rd Street, 4th ﬂoor

New York, NY 10036

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02169-7471

1. Remove the shipping carton and retain front to use as protection

during construction.

2. Remove the barrier assembly and items inside.

3. Check appliance for any shipping damage. If appliance is dam-

aged, promptly inform dealer where you purchased the appliance.

UNPACKING

CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates at-

tached to the heater base assembly. The data plates

contain important warranty and safety information.

PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATION

This vent-free ﬁreplace is clean burning. It requires no outside venting.

There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated

by realistic ﬂames. When used without the blower and lights, the

ﬁreplace has a battery backup option allowing use for backup heat

in case of a power outage.

SAFETY DEVICE

This ﬁreplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS)

safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-

free room heaters. The ODS/pilot system shuts off the ﬁreplace if

there is not enough fresh air.

ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM

This heater has an electronic igniter to light the ﬁreplace's fuel supply.

Install and use appliance with care. The installation must conform

with local codes or in the absence of local codes, to the latest edition

of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54*. Firebox must

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APPLIANCE INSTALLATION, SERVICE, AND MAINTENANCE NOTICES

WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or

property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information consult a

qualiﬁed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

AVERTISSEMENT

Une installation, un réglage,une modiﬁcation, une réparation ou un entretien mal effectué

peut causer des dommages matériels ou des blessures. Voir la notice de l’utilisateur qui

accompagne l’appareil. Pour de l’aide ou des renseignements supplémentaires, consultez

un installateur, un technicien agréé ou le fournisseur de gaz.

Only trim kit(s) supplied by the manufacturer shall be used in the installation of this ﬁreplace.

Seules des portes certiﬁées pour cet appareil doivent être utilisées.

Any change to this appliance and/or its operating controls is dangerous. Improper installation or use of this

appliance can cause serious injury or death from ﬁre, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the ﬂu with

headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh air immediately. Turn off the gas

supply to the appliance and have it serviced by a qualiﬁed professional, as it may not be operating correctly.

Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others, including pregnant women, people with

heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the inﬂuence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.

Turn off gas and electrical power to the appliance and allow it to cool before cleaning or servicing the

appliance.

If the barrier bezel becomes damaged, the barrier bezel shall be replaced with the manufacturer’s barrier

bezel for this appliance.

Si l’écran est endommagé, il doit être remplacé par celui fournit par le fabricant de cet appareil.

For use with barrier bezel assembly(s) Part No(s). F4723 (45” Models) and F4724 (55” models). Follow

installation instructions.

Reinstall any barrier bezel removed before operating the appliance. The barrier bezel is designed to reduce

the risk of burns. Do not operate the appliance without the barrier bezel installed.

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Unusually tight construction is deﬁned as construction

where:

a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmo-

sphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with

a rating of one perm (6 x 10

-11

kg per pa-sec-m

) 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 ﬂoors, between wall-ceiling joints,

between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing,

electrical, and gas lines, and at other openings.

If your home meets all three criteria above, you must

provide additional fresh air. See Ventilation Air From

Outdoors, Page 9.

If your home does not meet all three criteria above,

proceed to Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater

Location.

Conﬁned and Unconﬁned Space

The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA54 allows

two methods for determining whether the space in which

the heater is being installed is conﬁned or unconﬁned

space. The standard method deﬁnes a conﬁned space as

a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000

Btu per hour (4.8 m

per kw) of the aggregate input rating

of all appliances installed in that space and an unconﬁned

space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic

feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m

per kw) of the aggregate

input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms

communicating directly with the space in which the appli-

ances are installed*, through openings not furnished with

doors, are considered a part of the unconﬁned space.

Where the air inﬁltration rate of a structure is known, the

Known Air Inﬁltration Rate Method may be used. Follow

The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 to

use this method to determine if the space is conﬁned

or unconﬁned.

* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are

doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them.

DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE

LOCATION

Determining if You Have a Conﬁned or Unconﬁned

Space Using the Standard Method

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Today’s homes are built more energy efﬁcient than ever.

New materials, increased insulation, and new construc-

tion methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home-

owners apply weather strip and caulk around windows

and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in.

During heating months, homeowners want their homes

as airtight as possible.

While it is good to make your home energy efﬁcient,

your home needs to breathe.W Fresh air must enter

your home. All fuel-burning appliances need fresh air

for proper combustion and ventilation.

Exhaust fans, some ﬁreplaces, clothes dryers and some

fuel-burning appliances draw air from the house to

operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for these

appliances. This will ensure 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 Ventila-

tion.

All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following

ventilation classiﬁcations:

1. Unusually Tight Construction

2. Unconﬁned Space

3. Conﬁned Space

The information on Pages 7–9 will help you classify your

space and provide adequate ventilation

Unusually Tight Construction

The air that leaks around doors and windows may pro-

vide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation.

However, in buildings of unusually tight construction,

you must provide additional fresh air.

WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in

a room or space unless the required volume of

indoor combustion air is provided by the method

described 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 ensure proper fresh air for this

and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.

Install and use appliance with care. The installation must conform

with local codes or in the absence of local codes, to the latest edition

of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54*. Firebox must

be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical

Code, ANS/NFPA70* (latest edition).

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Use this work sheet to determine if you have a conﬁned

or unconﬁned space.

Space: Includes the room in which you will install ﬁre-

place plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passage-

ways or ventilation grills between 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 = (Maximum 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 ﬁreplace ____ Btu/Hr

Gas water heater* ____ Btu/Hr

Gas furnace ______ Btu/Hr

Vented gas heater ____ Btu/Hr

Gas ﬁreplace 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 ﬁreplace ____ + 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 conﬁned 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:

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Continued

40,000

33,000

73,000

Remove

Door into

Adjoining

Room,

Option

Ventilation Grills

Into Adjoining Room,

Option 2

Ventilation

Grills Into

Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

12"

A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining

room. If the extra space provides an unconﬁned space,

remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation

grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside

Building.

B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation

Air From Outdoors Page 9.

C. Install a lower Btu/Hr ﬁreplace, if lower Btu/Hr size

makes room unconﬁned.

If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/

Hr the space can support, the space is an unconﬁned

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, combustion 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.

VENTILATION AIR

Ventilation Air From Inside Building

This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconﬁned

space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconﬁned

space, you must provide two permanent openings: one

within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the ﬂoor

on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and

2, Figure 1). You can also remove door into adjoining

room (see option 3, Figure 1).

Figure 1 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building

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Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

Outlet

Air

Ventilated

Attic

Outlet

Inlet

Air

Inlet Air

Ventilated

Crawl Space

Crawl

Space

To Attic

Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA

54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size

of ventilation grills or ducts.

Ventilation Air From Outdoors

Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts.

You must provide two permanent openings: one within

12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the ﬂoor. 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.

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Continued

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APPLIANCE OPERATION NOTICES

WARRANTY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION

CAUTION

Hot while in operation. Do not touch. Severe Burns may result. Keep children, clothing

furniture, gasoline and other liquids having ﬂammable vapors away.

ATTENTION

L’appareil est chaud lorsqu’il fonctionne. Ne pas toucher l’appareil. Risque de brûlures

graves. Surveiller les enfants. Garder les vêtements, les meubles, l’essence ou autres

liquides produisant des vapeur inﬂammables loin de l’appareil.

Provide adequate clearances around air openings and adequate accessibility clearance for

service and proper operation. Never obstruct the front openings of the appliance.

Your gas appliance is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. You will ﬁnd a copy of the

warranty accompanying this manual. Please read the warranty to be familiar with its

coverage.

Retain this manual. File it with your other documents for future reference.

Failure to comply with the installation and operating instructions provided will result in an

improperly installed and operating appliance, voiding its warranty.

Do not attempt to alter or modify the construction of the appliance or its components. Any

modiﬁcation or alteration may void the warranty, certiﬁcation, and listings of this unit.

WARNING

This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon Black, which is known to the

State of California to cause cancer, and Carbon Monoxide, which is known to the State of

California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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CAUTION: This ﬁreplace creates warm air currents.

These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to

ﬁreplace. Installing ﬁreplace next to vinyl or cloth

wall coverings or operating heater where impurities

(such as, but not limited, to tobacco smoke, aromatic

candles, cleaning ﬂuids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.)

in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.

WARNING: Never install the ﬁreplace

• in a bedroom or bathroom

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other ﬂam-

mable objects are less than 36" from the front and

42" from the top of ﬁreplace. For side clearances

see Figure 4B, Page 15

• in high trafﬁc areas

• in windy or drafty areas

NOTE: Your ﬁreplace is designed to be used in zero

clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be

placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear,

sides, or top of your ﬁreplace, except where standoff

spacers are integrally attached. Where standoff spac-

ers are attached to your ﬁreplace, combustible mate-

rial (studs and wall board) may be placed against, on

top and above the standoffs.

Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create

the easiest installation. See Built-In Fireplace Installa-

tion, Pages 17 and 18.

IMPORTANT:

Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air.

Although this is beneﬁcial, installing ﬁreplace in rooms

without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to

form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion

and Ventilation,

Pages 7, 8, and 9.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the ﬁreplace is level. If ﬁre-

place is not level, it will not work properly.

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use the correct type of gas (natural or propane/LP).

If your gas supply is not the correct gas type, do not

install appliance. Call dealer where you purchased the

appliance for proper type appliance.

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for either

natural gas or propane/LP gas but not both. Gas type

is indicated on the rating plate. Field conversion

is not permitted.

NOTICE: This appliance is intended for supplemental

heating. Use this heater along with your primary heat-

ing system. Do not install this heater as your primary

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. In the event of a power outage, you can use

this heater as your primary heat source.

WARNING: A qualiﬁed service person must install

ﬁreplace. Follow all local codes.

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BTU Input

Table 1 - Input Rate (BTU/HR), Gas Valves

Models

Natural Gas

High Rate Low Rate

VRL3045ZEN 23,000 18,000

VRL3045ZEP 21,000 17,000

VRL3055ZEN 28,000 22,000

VRL3055ZEP 27,000 21,000

Gas Pressure

Table 2 - Inlet Line Gas Pressures

Fuel Minimum Maximum

Natural Gas 5” WC / (1.25 kPa) 10.5” WC / (2.61 kPa)

Propane/LP 11.0” WC / (2.74 kPa) 13.0” WC / (3.23 kPa)

Table 3 - Manifold Outlet Gas Supply Pressure

Fuel Pressure

Natural Gas 3.5” WC / (0.87 kPa)

Propane/LP 10.0” WC / (2.49 kPa)

Test gauge connections are provided on the front of the gas control valve (identiﬁed IN for the inlet and OUT for the

manifold side). The control valves have a 3/8” (100) NPT thread inlet an doutlet side of the valve (Figure 3).

Figure 3 - Electronic Gas Valve PF2

Orange Wire

(from DFC Wire

Harness)

Pressure

Regulator

Tower

Main Gas Inlet

3/8" NPT

Green Wire

(from DFC Wire Harness)

Inlet (IN) Test Port

Manifold (OUT)

Test Port

Connect GTMS

wire harness

Yellow Ground Wire

(from DFC Wire

Harness)

Side View

INSTALLATION

PACKAGING

All VRL3000 Series models include

• Literature Kit (bag containing Installation and Operation Instructions (this manual) along with other applicable

items).

• 8” non-combustible board 2 side brackets and 1 center bracket

• 55” units use 5 lbs. of Platinum Glass Media. NOTE: 45” models will only use 4 Lbs of Platinum Glass Media.

• Full Function Remote Control

• Burner Glass Panel and Mounting Brackets

• 2 Piece Media Tray

INTRODUCTION

This vent-free ﬁreplace is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney.

Heat is generated by realistic ﬂames. When used without the blower and lights, the ﬁreplace has a battery backup

option allowing use for backup heat in case of a power outage.

Codes and Standards

These appliances comply with National Safety Standards and are listed by PFS TECO to ANSI Z21.11.2 as unvented

Gas-ﬁred room heaters.

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 ﬁreplace, when installed, must be electrically grounded and wired in accordance with local codes or, in the absence

of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70—latest edition.

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The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during

any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).

The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment shutoff valve during

any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).

Oriﬁce Sizes—Sea Level to High Altitude

These ﬁreplaces are tested and approved for installation at elevations of 0 - 4500 ft (0 - 1372 m) above sea level

using the standard burner oriﬁce sizes (Table 4). Operating ﬁreplace above elevations of 4,500 ft, could cause pilot

outage.

Table 4 - Burner Oriﬁce Sizes, Elevation 0 - 4500 ft ( 0 - 1372 m)

Model Drill size *

VRL3045ZEN #43 (.089”)*

VRL3045ZEP #55 (.052”)*

VRL3055ZEN #40 (.098”)*

VRL3055ZEP #53 (.0595”)*

* Standard size installed at factory

NOTE: Before accessing the test ports, the ﬁreplace must be OFF and COLD. Turn OFF the main gas supply before

connecting to the pressure taps.

Propane tanks are at pressures that will cause damage to valve components. Verify that the tanks have step down regulators

to reduce the pressure to safe levels.

Using a propane tank smaller than 100 lbs may create pressure loss and insufﬁcient fuel delivery, which can cause sooting,

severe delayed ignition, or other malfunctions (see NPFA 58).

Any damage as a result of insufﬁcient tank size or other improper installation is NOT covered under the limited warranty.

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS

These appliances are approved for installation in the US state of Massachusetts if the following additional

requirements are met:

• Un-vented Room Heaters shall be installed in accordance with 527 CMR 30.

• Installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gas ﬁtter licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

• The ﬂexible gas line connector used shall not exceed 36 inches (92 centimeters) in length.

• The individual manual shut-off must be a T-handle type valve.

• Un-vented appliances may NOT be installed in bedrooms or bathrooms.

• A working smoke detector must be installed in the area where vent-free appliances are installed.

Seller of un-vented propane or natural gas-ﬁred supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of

527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit

MANUFACTURED HOME REQUIREMENTS

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.

CAUTION

Ensure that the cross members are not cut or weakened during installation. The structural

integrity of the manufactured home ﬂoor, wall, and ceiling / roof must be maintained.

CAUTION

This appliance must be grounded to the chassis of the manufactured home in accordance

with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code ANSI /

NFPA 70—latest edition or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1—latest edition.

LOCATION

In selecting the location, the aesthetic and functional use of the ﬁreplace are primary concerns. However, access to

the fuel supply is also important.

Due to high temperatures, the ﬁreplace should be located out of trafﬁc and away from furniture and draperies.

The location should also be free of electrical, plumbing or other heating/air conditioning ducting.

Be aware that this is a heat producing ﬁreplace. Objects placed above the unit are exposed to elevated temperatures.

Do not insulate the space between the ﬁreplace and the area above it.

The minimum height from the base of the ﬁreplace to the underside of combustible materials used to construct a

utility shelf in this fashion is shown in Table 6, Page 15.

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES

Fireplace Clearances

The ﬁreplace is approved with zero clearance to combustible materials

on all sides (Table 5), with the following exception: The unit may not be

recessed (allowance made for mantel legs / side trim in Figure 4B, Page

15. When the unit is installed with one side ﬂush with a wall, the wall on

the other side of the unit must not extend beyond the front edge of the

unit (Figure 4B, Page 15).

The ﬁreplace must be mounted on a fully supported base extending

the full width and depth of the unit. The ﬁreplace may be located on

or near conventional construction materials. However, if installed on

combustible materials, such as carpeting, vinyl tile or other combustible

material other than wood ﬂooring, the appliance shall be installed on a

metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.

Table 5- Minimum Clearances *

Back

1/2” (13 mm) to wrapper

0” (0 mm) to Spacers

Sides

1/2” (13 mm) to wrapper

0” (0 mm) to Spacers **

Top Standoffs 0” (0 mm) to top standoffs

Floor 0” (0 mm)***

From Bottom of Unit to Ceiling 52” (1321 mm)

Front Service Clearance—

clearance immediately in front of

viewing area(s)

36” (914 mm)

** See Page 21 for clearance requirements to the nailing ﬂange

located at each side of the unit and any screw heads adjacent to it.

*** 6” (153 mm) if optional surround is used.

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Hearth Extension

A hearth extension is not required with this ﬁreplace. If a hearth extension is used, do not block the screen barrier assembly from being

installed or removed. Any hearth extension used is for appearance only and does not have to conform to standard hearth extension

installation requirements.

Shelf Height

The minimum height from the base of the ﬁreplace to the underside of combustible materials used to construct a utility shelf in this fashion

is shown in Table 6.

Table 6- Combustible Shelf Height

Model

Shelf Height

(see table)

The unit is

required to be

a minimum of

6” off ﬂoor to

install optional

surround.

45” Models 33”

55” Models 33”

CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES MUST

BE MAINTAINED:

No combustible materials or insulation is

permitted in the shaded area between the

appliance and the shelf above it.

WARNING: CRITICAL INSTALLATION IN-

FORMATION THAT IF NOT FOLLOWED CAN

RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD!

Wall Finishes / Surrounds / Mantels

NOTE: Combustible wall ﬁnish materials and/or surround materials must not be allowed to encroach the area deﬁned

by the ﬁreplace front face (black sheet metal).

Non-Combustible materials, such as surrounds and other ﬁreplace trim, may be installed on the ﬁreplace face, but they

must not impede the removal or installation of screen barrier bezel assembly.

Vertical installation clearances to combustible mantels vary according to the depth of the mantel (Figures 4 and

4A). Mantels constructed of Non-Combustible materials may be installed at any height above the ﬁreplace opening.

However, do not allow anything to hang below the ﬁreplace hood.

Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such as shelves, window sills, mantels, etc. above the

ﬁreplace.

NOTE: To avoid heat-related ﬁnish damage, we recommend the use of high temperature paint on the underside of the

mantel.

(305)

(254)

(203)

(152)

(102)

(51)

in. (mm)

18 (457)

20 (508)

22 (559)

24 (610)

26 (660)

28 (711)

Hood

Fireplace

Mantel depth

(305)

(254)

(203)

(152)

(102)

(51)

in. (mm)

4 (102)

6 (152)

8 (203)

10 (254)

12 (305)

14 (356)

Hood

Fireplace

Mantel depth

3-1/2”

(89 mm)

6”

(152 mm)

Top View of

Fireplace

Combustible

mantel legs may

project beyond either side

of the fireplace opening

as long as they are kept

within the shaded area

illustrated here.

Combustible Materials

Allowed In Shaded Area

“Safe Zone”

Combustible Walls

shown in dark gray

At 6” minimu

side wall clearance,

a combustible wall

can project to an

length

Figure 4- VRL3000 Series,

Standard Installation

Figure 4A - VRL3000 Series w/Accessory

HeatFlo Kit Installed

Figure 4B - Combustible

Side Clearances

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INSTALLATION PREPARATION

The ﬁreplace is shipped with all gas controls and components installed and pre-wired. Before installing the ﬁreplace,

follow these steps:

1. Remove the shipping carton, and retain the front of the carton (used to protect the ﬁreplace during construction).

2. Remove the shipping pad.

INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

The typical sequence of installation is outlined below; however, each installation is unique and may result in

variations to the steps described.

See the pages referenced in the following steps for detailed instructions.

Check local codes for more restrictive installation. The more restrictive installation for clearances must be used.

Framing

1. Construct the Fireplace Framing (Pages 17 and 18). NOTE: HeatFlo Kit installation will impact installation.

2. Prepare the Fireplace Top Spacers (Page 20).

3. Installing Non-Combustible Fireboard Standoff (Page 20).

4. Route the Gas Supply Line to the Fireplace (Page 20).

5. Rough in the Electrical Supply, if Needed (Page 21).

6. Place the Fireplace in the Framing and Secure (Page 21).

Electrical Connection

7. Complete the Field Wiring (Page 21).

Gas Connection

8. Connect the Gas Line (Page 24).

9. Verify Proper Fireplace Operation (Page 25).

10. Initialize the Remote Control System for the First Time (Page 25).

Finishing

11. Installation of the optional Porcelain Panels (Page 33, Step 3)

12. Install the Glass Media (Page 33).

13. Install Interior Options (Pages 35 and 36) - See Accessory Components Page 39, Follow Instructions Included

with Optional Kits )

14. Adjust the Air Shutter to Ensure Proper Flame Appearance (Page 26).

15. Install the Hood (Page 28).

16. Installation/Re-Installation of the Required Screen Barrier Bezel Assembly(Page 28).

17. Installation / replacement of blower (Page 29). NOTE: Installation of blower is not allowed if accessory

HeatFlo Kit is used.

Construct the Fireplace Framing

1. Frame the ﬁreplace as illustrated in Tables 7, 8, and 9 Pages 17 and 18. All framing details must allow for a

minimum clearance to combustible framing members as shown in Table 8, Page 17.

2. If the ﬁreplace is to be elevated above ﬂoor level, a solid continuous platform must be constructed below the ﬁreplace.

NOTE: Headers may be in direct contact with the ﬁreplace top standoff spacers when they are bent up vertically,

maintaining the 4” clearance to the ﬁreplace top, but must not be supported by them or notched to ﬁt around them. All

construction above the ﬁreplace must be self-supporting. DO NOT use the ﬁreplace for structural support.

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Table 7 - Standard Framing Speciﬁcations

Inches (millimeters)

Front to rear with 1” distance to wall

Back wall of chase/enclosure (including ﬁnishing materials)

Corner

Standard

Table 8 - Fireplace Speciﬁcations

Model

A * B C D E F*

45” Models

45-7/8 (1165) 70-3/8 (1788) 49-3/4 (1264) 35-1/4 (895) 29 (737) 18 (458)

55” Models

55-7/8 (1420) 82-3/4 (2102) 58-1/2 (1486) 41-3/8 (1051) 29 (737) 18 (458)

A* Minimum opening size: additional 1/8” per side is recommended.

F* For ﬂush framing installations.

NOTE: If ﬂush framing unit, ﬁeld supplied non-combustible board will need to be used.

Framing construction to be 2 x 4 or larger

0” (0)

6” (308) Min. if

Optional Surround

is Used

1/2 A

Top View Front View

Left Side View Right Side View

Blower

access

panel

Hood

Junction

box access

Gas line

access

Inches (millimeters)

Model A B C D E F G

45” Models 24-3/4 (629) 23-1/4 (591) 19-3/8 (492) 45-1/2 (1156) 42-7/8 (1089) 34-3/4 (883) 17 (432)

55” Models 24-3/4 (629) 23-1/4 (591) 19-3/8 (492) 55-1/2 (1410) 52-7/8 (1344) 44-3/4 (1137) 17 (432)

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FRAMING AND FINISHING Continued

Table 9 - Fireplace Framing Dimensions For HeatFlo Installations - Flush Wall & Recessed Wall Pocket

TVs should not be used in situations where the actual TV temperature exceeds the manufacturer’s technical speciﬁcation. Contact the TV manufacturer

directly if you cannot locate this information or have questions regarding this information.

NOTE: Unit must be installed a minimum of 6” off ﬂoor if the optional surround is to be installed.

Framing Dimensions - Inches (millimeters)

A B C D* E* F* G H

45” Models

45-7/8 (1165) 18 (458) 29 (737) 3-1/2 (89) 81-1/2 (2070) 3-1/2 (89) 43-1/2 (1105) 5-1/8 (130)

55” Models

55-7/8 (1420) 18 (458) 29 (737) 3-1/2 (89) 81-1/2 (2070) 3-1/2 (89) 53-1/2 (1359) 5-1/8 (130)

F* Minimum distance from framed opening to ceiling

D* Maximum allowable depth

E* Minimum height from appliance base to ceiling

with HeatFlo Kit

for Flush Wall

with HeatFlo Kit

for Recessed Wall Pocket

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Figure 5 - Minimum Dimensions for Television (TV) Installed Above Fireplace (Flush Wall)

when the optional HeatFlo Kit is installed.

(A) TV Above ﬁreplace Opening (Min.) 18” (457 mm)

(B) TV Below Vent Opening (Min.) 3” (77 mm)

Television (TV)

Fireplace

Ceiling

Wall

HeatFlo

Vent

Opening

Min. 76”

(1.930 m)

Max. 20 ft.

(6.096 m)

Base of

Fireplace

Figure 5A - Minimum Dimensions for Television (TV) Installed Above Fireplace on a Recessed Wall

Pocket when the optional HeatFlo Kit is installed.

Television (TV)

Fireplace

Ceiling

Wall

HeatFlo

Vent

Opening

Min. 76”

(1.930 m)

Max. 20 ft.

(6.096 m)

3" Min.

(All Sides)

Pocket

(A) Pocket Above Fireplace Opening (Min.) 18” (457 mm)

(B) Pocket Below Fireplace Opening (Min.) 5-1/2” (140 mm)

* NOTE: Maximum pocket depth is 3-1/2” (89 mm)

Base of

Fireplace

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Prepare the Fireplace Top Spacers

1. The two (2) 4” standoff spacers on top of the ﬁreplace cabinet are shipped ﬂat. Remove the screw adjacent to the

detached end (Figure 6).

2. Bend the standoffs as shown (Figure 6A):

3. Align the hole in the standoff with the hole in the ﬁreplace top, and secure with the screw that was removed in

Step 1 (Figure 6A).

Figure 6 - Unassembled standoff

Figure 6B - Installing Non-Combustible Front Fireboard Standoff

Figure 6A - Assembled standoffs

Positioned at as shipped from the factory

Fireplace Front

Top Standoff

Screw

Fireplace

Front

Top Standoff

4. Route the Gas Supply Line to the Fireplace

1. Route a 1/2” (13 mm) gas line to the left side of the ﬁreplace

(Figure 7).

NOTE: Gas lines must be routed, assembled, and made of

materials that are in strict accordance with local codes and

regulations. All ﬁreplaces are factory-equipped with a ﬂexible gas

line connector and a 1/2” shutoff valve.

Figure 7 - Routing the gas line - all models

Left side front corner of

ﬁreplace framing

Pipe coupling

(recommended)

7-5/8”

(195 mm)

3”

(77 mm)

Separate and note metal side (2)

and center (1) brackets.

Step 1: Remove two screws from the top and side of the unit. Bend the side bracket securing tab over the edge

of the unit and secure. Secure bracket to the top through the clearance screw hole.

3. Installing Non-Combustible Front Fireboard Standoff

A non-combustible standoff board is provided with the ﬁreplace to prevent overlap of drywall or other material of portions of the ﬁreplace that

may be prone to the buildup of heat. It is supported by a middle bracket and two side brackets. NOTE: Not used in ﬂush framing situations. Field

supplied non-combusible board (min. 9-5/8”) will need to be installed and can be placed directly on the hood of the ﬁreplace.

Proper Sizing of Gas Line

Properly size and route the gas supply line from the supply regulator to

the area where the appliance is to be installed per requirements outlined

in the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54—latest edition (USA) or CAN/

CGA-B149.1—latest edition (Canada).

The gas supply line should not be connected to the appliance until step 8. Connect the Gas Line (Page 24).

NOTE:

• All ﬁreplaces are factory-equipped with a ﬂexible gas line connector and 1/2” shutoff valve.

• See Massachusetts Horizontal Vent Requirements for additional requirements for installations in the state of Massachusetts in the

USA.

• A pipe joint compound rated for gas should be used on the threaded joints. Be very careful that the pipe compound does not get

inside the pipe.

• A sediment trap in the supply line as close as possible to the ﬁreplace is recommended (see Figure 10, Page 24).

• Check with the local building ofﬁcial for local code requirements (e.g., Are below grade penetrations of the gas line allowed?, etc).

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