Superior DR500 manual Congratulations, Table Of Contents, General Information, Introduction

CONGRATULATIONS!

In selecting this SUPERIOR Direct-Vent Gas Appliance you have chosen the finest and most dependable fireplace to be found anywhere. A beautiful, prestigious, alternative to a wood burning fireplace. Welcome to a Family of tens of thousands of satisfied 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Note: Installation and repair should be per- formed by a qualified service person. The appli- ance should be inspected annually by a quali- fied professional service technician. More fre- quent inspections and cleanings may be re- quired due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that the control compartment, burners and circulating air passage ways of the appliance be kept clean.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction	page	2
General Information	page	2
Operation/Care of Your Appliance ....	page	3
Control Compartment Access	page	3
Variable Flame Adjustment	page	4
Glass Cleaning	page	4
Maintenance	page	4
Maintenance Schedule	page	5
Front Glass Enclosure Panel,
Removal and Installation	page	6
Burner Adjustments	page	6
Flame Appearance and Sooting	page	6
Adjustment	page	6
Log Placement	page	7
Rockwool Placement	page	8
Vermiculite Placement	page	8
Volcanic Stone Placement	page	8
Millivolt Appliance Checkout	page	8
Electronic Appliance Checkout	page	8
Wiring Diagrams	page	9
Warranty	page	9
Replacement Parts	page	9
Product Reference Information	page	9
Accessory Components	page	10
Lighting Instructions – Millivolt	page	12
Lighting Instructions – Electronic ...	page	14
Troubleshooting Guide – Millivolt	page	16
Troubleshooting Guide – Electronic ..	page	17
Replacement Parts List	page	18

INTRODUCTION

The Fireplace models covered in this manual are Direct-Vent sealed combustion vented gas fireplace heaters designed for residential ap- plication. Direct-Vent appliances operate with the combustion chamber completely isolated from the inside atmosphere. All air for com- bustion is brought in from the outside and exhaust gases are vented through the same direct vent, vent system.

The millivolt appliances are designed to oper- ate on either natural or propane gas. A millivolt gas control valve with piezo ignition system provides safe, efficient operation. External electrical power is required to operate the optional electrically powered components if installed. Electrical power must be wired during appliance installation.

The electronic appliances are designed to op- erate on either natural or propane gas. An electronic intermittent pilot system provides safe, efficient operation. External electrical power is required to operate these units.

These appliances comply with National Safety Standards and are tested and listed by Omni- Test Laboratories (Report No. 116-F-13-4) to ANSI Z21.88-2002 (in Canada, CSA-2.33- 2002), and CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 in both USA and Canada, as vented gas fireplace heaters.

Installation must conform to local codes. In the absence of local codes, installation must comply with the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54). (In Canada, the current CAN/CGA B149 installation code.) Elec- trical wiring must comply with local codes. In the absence of local codes, installation must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 - (latest edition). (In Canada, the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code.)

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR MODIFY THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPLIANCE OR ITS COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR ALTER- ATION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY, CERTIFICATION AND LISTINGS OF THIS UNIT.

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.

S'assurer que le brùleur et le compartiment des commandes sont propres. Voir les in- structions d'installation et d'utilisation qui accompagnent l'appareil.

Provide adequate clearances around air open- ings and adequate accessibility clearance for service and proper operation. Never obstruct the front openings of the appliance.

Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furni- ture and draperies. Locate furniture and win- dow coverings accordingly.

WARNING: THESE FIREPLACES ARE VENTED HEATERS. DO NOT BURN WOOD OR OTHER MATERIAL IN THESE APPLIANCES.

These appliances are designed to operate on natural or propane gas only.

Input of millivolt models is variable. These rates are shown in the following table:

Millivolt Models with

Manually-Modulated Gas Valve

Natural Gas		Propane Gas
D, DT,	Input rate	D, DT,	Input rate
DR		DR
	(BTU/H)		(BTU/H)
Series		Series
500	17,500 to	500	17,500 to
	23,000		23,000
600	21,500 to	600	22,500 to
	29,000		29,000
800	24,000 to	800	25,500 to
	32,000		32,000

Electronic Models -

Electronic models have a fixed rate gas valve. Input of electronic models is shown in the following table:

Electronic Models with Fixed-Rate Gas Valve

Natural and Propane Gas

D, DT, DR Series	Input rate (BTU/H)
500	23,000
600	29,000
800	32,000