2NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
These appliances are designed to operate on
natural or propane gas only.
On Millivolt models the input of the appliance can
be adjusted between 30,000 and 37,500 BTU/HR
when using natural gas or propane gas.
On Electronic models the input is fixed at 37,500
BTU/HR for both gas types.
CONGRATULATIONS!In selecting this SUPERIOR Direct-Vent Gas Appliance you have chosen the finest and
most dependable fireplace to be found anywhere. It's a beautiful, prestigious alternative
to a wood burning fireplace. Welcome to a Family of tens of thousands of satisfied
SUPERIOR Fireplace Owners.
Please carefully read and 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.
INTRODUCTION
The Fireplace models covered in this manual
are Direct-Vent sealed combustion gas fire-
place heaters designed for residential applica-
tion. Direct-Vent appliances operate with the
combustion chamber completely isolated from
the indoor environment. All air for combus-
tion is brought in from the outside and ex-
haust gases are vented through the same
direct vent, vent system.
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.
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.
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. If any op-
tional accessories which require electrical
power are being installed, the electrical power
must be provided at the time of 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 Warnock
Hersey (Report No. J20006712) to ANSI
Z21.88-2000 (in Canada, CSA-2.33-2000), 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
ALTERATION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY,
CERTIFICATION AND LISTINGS OF THIS UNIT.
TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction..................................... page 2
General Information......................... page 2
Operation/Care of Your Appliance.... page 3
Variable Flame Adjustment ..............page 4
Glass Cleaning................................. page 4
Maintenance .................................... page 4
Front Glass Enclosure Panel,
Removal and Installation ...............page 4
Maintenance Schedule..................... page 5
Burner Adjustments......................... page 6
Flame Appearance and Sooting .......page 6
Adjustment ...................................... page 6
Log Placement,Decorative Volcanic Stone and
Glowing Embers (Rockwool) ...........page 7
Ceramic Fiber Chunks Placement ....page 7
Millivolt Appliance Checkout............ page 7
Electronic Appliance Checkout......... page 8
Wiring Diagrams.............................. page 8
Warranty.......................................... page 8
Replacement Parts ...........................page 8
Product Reference Information .......page 8
Accessory Components................... page 9
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
Maximum manifold pressure is 3.5 in. w.c.
(0.87 kPa) for natural gas and 10 in. w.c.
(2.49 kPa) for LP/Propane gas.
* Each model has two burners. Each burner
contains one of these orifices.
The following table shows the units' orifice size
for the elevations indicated.
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