SUPERIOR FIREPLACE IHP Superior VRT3100 Vent Free Fireplace Firebox Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- SUPERIOR FIREPLACE
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SUPERIOR FIREPLACE IHP Superior VRT3100 Vent Free Fireplace Firebox
GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Install glass door frame before installing glass door.
INSTALLING DOOR FRAMES
NOTICE: DOORS MUST BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF REFRACTORY
PANELS. IF PANELS ARE INSTALLED, REMOVE THE BACK AND SIDES AND SLIDE THE
BOTTOM REFRACTORY PANEL TOWARD THE REAR OF THE FIREPLACE TO ALLOW FOR
INSTALLATION.
- Remove screws from smoke shelf (see Figure 36).
- Mount top door frame and secure with screws removed in step 1(see Figure 36)..
- Remove three screws located at front of firebox (see Figure 37).
- Align bottom rail mounting holes with holes at front of firebox and secure with screws removed in step 3.
- Re-install refractory panels if they had to be removed.
INSTALLING GLASS DOORS
Spring clips have been installed but some adjustments may be needed. If doors
do not close properly or do not appear straight, see Door Adjustment.
- With bi-fold doors completely folded, insert bottom pivot pin into pivot hole located near bottom corner of front face opening and swing door to vertical position making sure top pins slide into door track. Door is installed when top door pin snaps into spring clip.
- Repeat step 1 for remaining door.
If you find doors do not close properly or do not appear level or straight, proceed with section on door adjustment,
DOOR ADJUSTMENT
Remove doors and slightly loosen lower pivot clips and upper spring clips. Replace doors and fully close them. Use 1/8″ shims (any mate-rial) to level doors. Once proper setting is achieved, carefully open doors enough so that you can access spring clips with a Phillips screwdriver. Tighten screws. See Figure 39.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
GLASS DOORS
Glass doors are optional with the fireplace. When fireplace is in operation,
doors must be fully opened or fully closed position only or a fire hazard may
be created (see Figure 40).
A fireplace equipped with glass doors operates much differently than a
fireplace with an open front. A fireplace with glass doors has a limited
amount of air for combustion.
Excessive heat within the fireplace can result if too large a fire is built or
if combustion air gate is not completely open. The following tips should be
followed to assure that both the fireplace and glass door retain their beauty
and function properly. Both the flue damper and glass doors must be fully
opened before starting fire. This will provide sufficient combustion air and
maintain safe temperatures in firebox.
IMPORTANT : The glass must be allowed to warm slowly and evenly. The
tempered glass will withstand a gradual temperature rise to 550° F, which is
more than a normal fire will generate. Such materials as pitch/wax laden logs,
very dry mill end lumber and large amounts of paper or cardboard boxes can
create an excessively hot fire and should not be burned in this fireplace.
Always keep the fire well back from the doors and never allow flames to
contact the glass.
WARNING : Fireplaces equipped with glass doors should be operated only
with doors fully opened or doors fully closed. Doors, if left partly open, may
draw gas and flame out of the fireplace opening creating risks of both fire
and smoke.
WARNING: Do not slam or strike doors. Damage can result in a hazardous
condition.
WARNING : Discontinue use of the appliance imme- diately if doors are
damaged and contact a qualified installer for repair. Only doors certified
with the ap-pliance shall be used.
Cleaning Glass
Clean glass with any commercial glass cleaner or soap and water. Do not use
any abrasive material to clean glass. Do not clean glass with any cool water
if glass is still hot from the fire and smoke.
DAMPER HANDLE OPERATION
The damper handle, which opens and closes the damper blade, is located in the upper front face of the fireplace. Pushing the handle forward and up through the keyway slot will free damper blade to automatically open. Pushing the handle forward and down will lock damper blade closed (see Figure 41). Damper must be locked in the full open position before operating fireplace (see Figure 41).