{"product_id":"superior-vre3236-36-outdoor-vent-free-gas-fireplace","title":"Superior VRE3200 36\" Outdoor Vent-Free Gas Fireplace (VRE3236)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Superior VRE3236 is a 36\" outdoor vent-free gas fireplace (Innovative Hearth Products). It is rated 45,000–30,000 BTU\/hr (printed '30,000 to 45,000') on natural gas and 41,000–32,000 BTU\/hr (printed '32,000 to 41,000') on propane, with a 20\" installed depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing covers 4 variants — Fuel Type: Natural Gas or Propane; Interior liner. Use the selectors above to configure your unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeed a different size? This series is also available in 42\" — use the size selector above to compare all sizes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat input:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45,000–30,000 BTU\/hr (printed '30,000 to 45,000') (NG) \/ 41,000–32,000 BTU\/hr (printed '32,000 to 41,000') (LP).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIgnition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electronic intermittent-pilot ignition; battery pack (4×AA) required to operate; optional AC power adapter kit ACPAK-ECO.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charred-oak style ceramic fiber log set with heavy-duty stainless steel grate (included, packed inside firebox) plus two bags of volcanic stone; refractory liner in stacked (ws) or herringbone (wh) pattern — selected by variant; optional refractory stain kits (creamer, rust, cappuccino).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\" depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety listed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tested by PFS Corporation and listed to ANSI Z21.97 (2017) in USA and CSA 2.41 (2017) in Canada as an outdoor gas fireplace (report F14-020); open front — no glass; stainless steel fire screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVRE3236ZENWS, VRE3236ZEPWS, VRE3236ZENWH, VRE3236ZEPWH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalog Numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF4118 \/ F4120 \/ F4119 \/ F4121\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional (radiant smooth-faced outdoor fireplace with refractory liner)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor Vent-Free Gas Fireplace (outdoor decorative gas fireplace)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Gas (ZEN) or Propane (ZEP) — by variant; field conversion kits available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor only — built-in\/zero-clearance in a weatherproof enclosure; also approved for screened porches and lanais meeting the minimum porch requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor Location Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor use only. Screened porch\/lanai installation permitted when: porch area ≥96 sq ft, ceiling height ≥7 ft 8 in, at least two walls screened\/open to outside ventilation, screen area ≥64 sq ft, screen top height ≥6 ft 8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoom Use Restrictions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot for indoor use. Massachusetts: unvented appliances may not be installed in bedrooms or bathrooms; installation per 527 CMR 30 by a licensed plumber\/gas fitter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIgnition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic intermittent-pilot ignition; battery pack (4×AA) required to operate; optional AC power adapter kit ACPAK-ECO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo line voltage required — runs on 4×AA batteries; if the optional AC adapter is used, a 120 VAC, 60 Hz GFCI-protected supply to the junction box is required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn\/Off, Hi\/Low remote control included (module has built-in remote receiver); wall\/rocker switch operation also supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBTU Input, Natural Gas (high–low)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45,000–30,000 BTU\/hr (printed '30,000 to 45,000')\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBTU Input, Propane (high–low)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41,000–32,000 BTU\/hr (printed '32,000 to 41,000')\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFireplace Opening Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41-3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen front — no glass; stainless steel fire screens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLog Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharred-oak style ceramic fiber log set with heavy-duty stainless steel grate (included, packed inside firebox) plus two bags of volcanic stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefractory liner in Stacked (WS) or Herringbone (WH) pattern — selected by variant; optional refractory stain kits (Creamer, Rust, Cappuccino)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlame Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManually modulated gas valve (variable flame, Hi\/Low)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilder must provide a means to drain water from under the fireplace; optional IHP drain pan DPSS36 \/ DPSS42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 stainless steel front face and all weather-exposed surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTested by PFS Corporation and listed to ANSI Z21.97 (2017) in USA and CSA 2.41 (2017) in Canada as an outdoor gas fireplace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eListing Report No.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF14-020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47.25\" × 22\" × 47.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.424 cu ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping figures describe the packed carton, not the installed fireplace.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled outdoor gas fireplace with refractory liner (Stacked or Herringbone per variant), burner, stainless steel grate and fire screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic fiber log set (carton inside the firebox)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo bags of decorative volcanic stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery holder for the 4×AA ignition battery pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiterature package (Care \u0026amp; Operation manual, Installation Instructions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote control (On\/Off, Hi\/Low)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible gas line connector and 1\/2\" shut-off valve (factory-equipped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Planning\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFraming \u0026amp; Installation Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFraming Width (minimum opening)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42-3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFraming Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46-1\/2\" (47-1\/4\" when the optional drain pan is used)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFraming Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatform \/ Hearth Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay sit directly on a combustible floor or on a raised platform; solid continuous floor\/platform required; not on vinyl or soft floor coverings; hearth extension optional (appearance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorner Installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported — corner framing: back-wall span E 63-1\/2\", F 31-3\/4\", H 44-1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClearances to Combustibles\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\" airspace to sides and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\" airspace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop Standoffs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeader may contact the top spacers but must not be supported by them; no combustibles below the top spacers; area above the face up to the top of the spacers must be non-combustible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0\" (combustible floor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombustible Side Wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\" to an adjacent wall (one side only; allow at least 4 ft on the other side)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombustible Mantel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum height above top of firebox opening by mantel depth (without hood): 2\"→9\", 4\"→11\", 6\"→13\", 8\"→15\", 10\"→17\", 12\"→19\"; with optional hood installed: 2\"→13\", 4\"→15\", 6\"→17\", 8\"→19\", 10\"→21\", 12\"→23\"; 6\" minimum for combustible materials above the opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombustible Material Restrictions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo material within the face opening; combustible materials allowed flush with the face front and may overlap the face bottom up to 2\" below the opening; only non-combustible materials may overlap the top and sides of the face\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRequired Components \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeatherproof enclosure with drainage provided by the builder (optional IHP drain pan DPSS36 \/ DPSS42); 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