Superior VRT4500 42-Inch Vent-Free Gas Firebox | VRT4542
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Superior VRT4500 42-Inch Vent-Free Gas Firebox | VRT4542 - Refractory Stacked / Natural Gas is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Warranty
Warranty
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Superior VRT4500 42-Inch Vent-Free Gas Firebox | VRT4542 - Refractory Stacked / Natural Gas is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Overall Dimensions: 51-3/4 in. W x 55 in. H x 30-1/8 in. D (spec sheet front-view dimensions A, B and D), per Superior spec sheet 900709-00
The Superior VRT4542 is a 42 inch universal vent-free firebox in the VRT4500 series, supplied with a stacked or herringbone refractory panel set, mesh fire screens and a heat deflection hood. It is the masonry-look shell for a separately purchased, listed vent-free gas log set rated up to 40,000 BTU/h, which supplies the burner, fuel type and ignition.
Vent-free gas appliances cannot be installed in New York City under the NYC Fuel Gas Code. We sell this model for installations outside the five boroughs where local code allows it.
Key Specifications
| Models | VRT4542WS (stacked refractory), VRT4542WH (herringbone refractory); Superior also catalogs RS and RH versions |
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| Type | Vent-free universal firebox for decorative unvented gas log sets |
| Maximum log set input | 40,000 BTU/h, listed ANSI Z21.11.2 decorative unvented room heater only |
| Certification | ANSI Z21.91 ventless firebox enclosure (PFS F09-130) |
| Fuel | Set by the log set you choose (natural gas or propane) |
| Screen and hood | Mesh fire screens and hood included; the hood must be used at all times |
| Shipping weight | 524 lb (catalog F0279 WS, F0280 WH) |
Dimensions and Cutout
| Firebox (spec sheet A x B x D) | 51-3/4 in. x 55 in. x 30-1/8 in. |
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| Corner dimensions (E, F) | 65 in. and 92 in. |
| Hearth (framing L) | 42 in. |
| Clearances | 1-1/2 in. sides and back (not at nailing flanges), 0 in. floor, 42 in. minimum from top of opening to ceiling |
| Combustible floors | Over carpet or vinyl, set the firebox on a full-size metal or wood panel |
Features
- 42 in. traditional masonry-look firebox without a chimney
- Stacked or herringbone refractory panel set
- Mesh fire screens with rods
- Heat deflection hood
- Accepts listed vent-free log sets up to 40,000 BTU/h
- Optional outside air kits and refractory stain kits
What Is Included and What You Will Need
- Included: firebox with refractory panel set per variant, screens and rods, hood
- Required, sold separately: a listed ANSI Z21.11.2 vent-free gas log set no larger than 40,000 BTU/h that fits the firebox, gas line with shutoff
- Optional: Superior AK4 outside air kit or AK4F floor kit, refractory stain kits
Installation Notes
Where vent-free gas is permitted, a qualified installer must match the log set to the firebox, check the room volume (cu ft x 20 = maximum BTU/h) and follow Superior manual 126700-01. It may not go in a bedroom unless the log set is under 10,000 BTU/h, and wood fires are prohibited. Book a free design consultation and we will help you plan the layout, utilities and installation.
Documentation
- Superior VRT4500 Specification Sheet 900709-00
- Superior VRT4500 Installation and Operation Manual 126700-01
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the VRT4542 include a burner or logs?
No. It is a firebox only; you add a listed vent-free gas log set rated up to 40,000 BTU/h.
Can it be installed in New York City?
No. Vent-free gas appliances are not allowed under the NYC Fuel Gas Code.
Can I burn wood in it?
No. Superior prohibits wood fires in this firebox.
Why do the natural gas and propane options share one SKU?
The firebox is the same for both fuels; the fuel is set by the log set installed in it.
Related reading: Vent-Free vs Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces and Gas Log Set Buying Guide.
Warranty
Innovative Hearth Products (Superior) 20 Year Limited Warranty on the product body, firebox and barrier, with 1 year on burners, gas components and gaskets. The log set carries its own manufacturer warranty.
