{"product_id":"superior-vrt3242-42-vent-free-firebox","title":"Superior VRT3200 42\" Vent-Free Firebox (VRT3242)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Superior VRT3242 is a 42\" vent-free gas firebox (Innovative Hearth Products). It offers a 42\" × 27-7\/8\" opening, with a 20\" installed depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing covers 2 variants — 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 32\" and 36\" — 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\u003eRequired to complete:\u003c\/strong\u003e vent-free gas log set \/ burner (sold separately) — see Installation \u0026amp; Planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\" depth, hearth extension not required; optional (appearance only).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety listed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed by PFS to ANSI Z21.91 (Ventless Firebox Enclosures for Gas-Fired Unvented Decorative Room Heaters); approved for use with appliances listed to ANSI Z21.11.2.\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\u003eVRT3242WS, VRT3242WH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalog Numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF4073 \/ F4075\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional low-to-the-floor masonry-style radiant firebox with a 28\"-tall full-width refractory opening; refractory brick panels molded from hand-cut firebrick in stacked (WS) or herringbone (WH) pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversal vent-free firebox (built-in enclosure for a listed vent-free gas log room heater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Gas or Propane — determined by the vent-free gas log set installed (the firebox has no burner of its own)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor built-in (zero-clearance framing with factory top stand-off spacers); may be set directly on a combustible floor or on a raised platform; not for recreational vehicles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoom Use Restrictions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not install in a sleeping room\/bedroom or bathroom, or in recreational vehicles; Massachusetts: not in bedrooms or bathrooms, 527 CMR 30 applies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Log Set Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40,000 BTU\/hr maximum — for use only with a listed gas-fired unvented decorative room heater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproved Log Sets \/ Burners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVent-free gas log room heaters listed to ANSI Z21.11.2 only (input not to exceed 40,000 BTU\/hr); log set sold separately — required to complete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo electrical connection required for the firebox itself\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFireplace Opening (W × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\" × 27-7\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47-3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37-1\/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\u003eHood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded; optional on this model (install to use the reduced with-hood mantel clearances)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScreens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMesh fire screens (2) with rods, factory-fitted; screens must be closed before operating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadiant smooth-faced design with durable black powder-coat finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eListed by PFS to ANSI Z21.91 (Ventless Firebox Enclosures for Gas-Fired Unvented Decorative Room Heaters); approved for use with appliances listed to ANSI Z21.11.2\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\u003e230 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51\" × 20\" × 41.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.497 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\u003eVent-free gas firebox with factory-fitted refractory brick panels (stacked pattern on WS models, herringbone on WH models) and mesh draw screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-deflection hood (required on VRT3232; optional on VRT3236\/VRT3242)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation and operation instructions\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\u003e48-1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFraming Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFraming Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-1\/2\" to back wall of chase\/enclosure including finishing materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFraming Rear Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29-5\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas Line Access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\" inside-diameter approved gas line through the firebox wall; gas line access both sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatform \/ Hearth Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay be installed directly on a combustible floor or raised on a platform; on carpet, vinyl tile (other than ceramic) or other combustible flooring a metal or wood panel covering the full width and depth is required; hearth extension not required (optional raised hearth extension: combustibles allowed, no carpet or vinyl; firebox floor max 5-3\/4\" above base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHearth Extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required; optional (appearance only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorner Installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported — see the installation manual corner-framing table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFraming Note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not fill spaces around the firebox with insulation or other materials; do not notch framing or alter the top spacers; headers may contact the top spacers but must not be supported by them; framed depth is measured from the finished rear-wall surface\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\u003eTop Standoffs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0\" — headers may be in direct contact with the factory top stand-off spacers (4 places)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0\" — may sit directly on a combustible surface on a fully supported base the full width and depth of the unit (panel required on carpet\/vinyl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeiling Clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\" minimum from the top of the firebox opening to the ceiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombustible Side Wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\" minimum from the side of the firebox opening to a combustible side wall; combustible material protruding from the wall plane (mantel legs, bookshelves) must be kept outside the 45° safe zone (e.g. a 5\" projection needs 6\" clearance); no combustible material closer than 3\" to the firebox opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombustible Mantel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum height above the firebox opening increases with mantel projection per the manufacturer charts — with the hood installed (all VRT3232; optional on 36\"\/42\") e.g. a 5\" projection must be ≈13\" or more above the opening; without the hood (VRT3236\/VRT3242 only) e.g. a 7\" projection must be ≈18\" or more above the opening; non-combustible material (≥1\/2\" thick) required in the 3\" zone directly above the opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombustible Material Restrictions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly non-combustible materials (marble, stone, tile, brick, etc.) may overlap the black front face; no combustible material may overlap or contact the front painted face; 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