Superior Fireplaces

Vent-free units are not convertible.

If the unit is a Direct Vent appliance, then it is not recommended to operate with the front glass removed. 

This model can use the 12M10 bi-fold glass doors, which may or may not utilize the H6824 track kit.

You can register your warranty through this link. 

The Superior 36ABF doors will fit that fireplace. 

If you are asking if there are any differences outside of the interior media (glass or logs), the burner will generally be configured appropriately for glass as opposed to decorative logs while the exterior design of the fireplace itself will be the same in cases where the same fireplace is offered as a traditional model with logs or a contemporary model with crushed glass, etc. The Superior DRT2033 and DRC2033 are good examples of this.

Yes, per the installation manual for that fireplace, a decorative gas appliance can be installed into this fireplace following certain guidelines outlined in the installation manual.

You would need to refer to the manufacturer manual regarding all clearances to combustibles. You may use drywall or sheetrock up to the nailing flanges and standoffs of the unit but you may not go over the face or past these with a combustible.

Unfortunately, Honeywell gas valves are no longer available.

No, we do not have doors available for this model.

Per the installation manual for your fireplace:  This fireplace has been tested and approved to ANSI/IAS/AGA Z21.11.2 for use with an unvented gas appliance having a maximum rating of 26,000 BTU and complies with the Standard for Factory-Built Fireplaces, U.L. 127 when installed with unvented gas log sets. The limit may be increased to 40,000 BTU providing that minimum combustible mantle heights were increased to at least 18 inches when the fireplace was installed.

The lighting instructions can be found in your owner's manual for your specific fireplace.

A current version of this remote is the SkyTech 3301 Hand-Held Millivolt Thermostatic Remote Control with LCD Display - For Gas Hearth Appliances with Millivolt Valves or Electronic Spark Ignition Systems.

The DRT3035 models have an integrated battery back-up to allow ignition in a power outage.

Please see our article, How to Find Your Serial Number Information for assistance.

Unfortunately, there were no other finishes for louvers and accessories to this model other than the Polished Brass. 

The DRT3040DMP model can use either the FBK-100, FBK-150 or FBK-200 blowers. No, you do not need to change the facade to utilize any of these blower options.

The venting for this model has been discontinued and there is no conversion offered that would connect to current Superior chimney. 

Unfortunately, we do not have access to this blower and do not carry one that would act as a suitable substitute. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We do not have doors listed for use with your model. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Unfortunately, we do not have this replacement part. 

While we can special order a bi-fold glass door assembly (with black trim) and a track kit so that you can install doors on your RD-4300 model, we do not have any photos. We apologize, but Superior does not provide a photo for us to show you.

Yes, granite is considered a non combustible and can be used as a surround and hearth extension 

Superior wood burning fireplaces do indeed have built in dampers.

Currently, the largest Superior builder's series fireplace is the 42" unit.

A circulating model can have an optional fan (room blower) to spread heat thru the room, and a radiant can not accept a fan and only radiates heat to the room.

They do crack over time, and small (less then 1/8") cracks are not real problems and can be repaired with refractory cement if they get larger. They usually recommend that the first few fire be very tiny (kindling only) to "cure" or break in the liners.

B-vent fireplaces feature an open hearth and are typically considered only when aesthetics are the primary concern as fireplaces of this type do not provide efficient heating. Additionally, the installation cost is relatively low when compared to the alternative option of installing a fully-functional wood burning fireplace for use with a set of decorative gas logs as this option would require the installation of either a masonry fireplace and fully functional masonry chimney or prefabricated wood burning fireplace with its corresponding factory built chimney while a B-vent fireplace uses far more readily available, low-cost type B venting. A masonry fireplace typically costs 10's of thousands of dollars while a nicer prefabricated wood burning fireplace would cost a minimum of $3,000 once the venting is added. Additionally, a quality vented gas log set could cost a minimum of $1000 in addition to the cost of the aforementioned fireplace types and not including installation. If you would like to discuss options further, please contact me (Will M.) directly via phone at 901-363-8406 or by simply replying to this email.

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Because these are unvented units, you are not losing any of the heat produced, so they will radiate quite a lot without blowers. A blower on an unvented unit is still a good addition if you are putting this in an area with an open floor plan as it will help circulate the heat throughout.

Installing the Superior/IHP Rotary Type Fan Blower with Magnetic Attachment would definitely help redirect the heat away from the mantle and down into the space where people would be gathered.

We do not currently have any videos posted showing this, however, I was able to find this video on YouTube, which should get you familiar with the process.

If that is a gas log fireplace, then no you can not burn wood in it.

Yes, you can install gas logs in that unit.

The Superior B500 series was a line of B-vent fireplaces. As a rule, B vent units are only designed for aesthetics and even the models that have fans do not have any real heating ability. Air that is circulated by the fan is simply pulled back into the fireplace opening and out of the room, making little difference to the area heated. Your best option for heating would be to remove the current B-vent model and replace it with a direct vent fireplace. Direct vent gas fireplaces use a pane of glass to seal the fireplace opening, preventing air from being pulled out of the room. They use a double wall vent system that pulls combustion air in from the outdoors, as well as vents exhaust gases.

We do indeed offer optional trim here and here.

We offer universal panels for wood burning fireplaces, which would be the best way to go in your case. Superior only sells their panels in a complete set. The Hargrove Replacement Fireplace Refractory Panel - 24 inch X 28 inch would be the panel to use and can easily be cut with a circular saw equipped with a masonry blade.

While the procedure differs from manufacturer to manufacturer, the general idea is the same for each direct vent unit. The upper and/or lower edge of the glass should have 2 to 3 clasps. These clasps are sometimes hidden behind the upper or lower louvers that most units have. Some of the clasps are spring type and only require that you pull them forward to open them. Others are bolt type and require that you loosen the bolts until the clasps drop out of the way. Once the clasps are loose, the glass can be removed. Some units will have clasps on the top and bottom, but others will only have them on the bottom, requiring you to tilt the glass outward and lift it off of an upper rail.