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Superior DRC2033 33" Contemporary Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Superior DRC2033 33" Contemporary Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
The Superior DRC2033 Contemporary Direct Vent Gas Fireplace combines contemporary elegance, efficient heating, and space-saving performance in a compact design. Featuring a clean-faced, heat-circulating design, this direct vent gas fireplace creates a stunning focal point while delivering a beautiful flame presentation. Its reflective black crushed glass floor media adds a sophisticated, modern touch, making the DRC2033 an excellent choice for homeowners seeking a stylish gas fireplace for smaller living spaces.
Designed for convenience and comfort, the DRC2033 offers optional accessories including a heat-circulating blower, remote control, and wall controls. These features provide flexible operation and enhanced heating performance while maintaining the fireplace’s sleek appearance. With its compact footprint, contemporary styling, efficient direct vent technology, and captivating flame display, the Superior DRC2033 is an ideal small-space fireplace solution for adding warmth, ambiance, and modern sophistication to your home.
Features
- 33-Inch Direct Vent Gas Fireplace: Compact 33" model combines contemporary styling, efficient heating, and a beautiful flame presentation for modern interiors.
- Space-Saving 14-Inch Depth: Compact fireplace design is ideal for small living rooms, bedrooms, studies, apartments, and other limited-space installations.
- Flexible Venting Options: Dedicated top flue or dedicated rear flue configurations provide versatile installation possibilities.
- Electronic Ignition with Battery Backup: Electronic ignition with seamless battery backup helps maintain fireplace operation during a power outage.
- IPI/CPI Switch Standard: Standard IPI/CPI switch provides convenient control over pilot operation and fireplace performance.
- High Heating Efficiency: Designed for outstanding heating efficiency to enhance indoor comfort while helping lower operating costs.
- Tempered Glass & Protective Screen: Standard tempered glass and protective screen provide added protection while preserving a clear view of the flames.
- Reflective Black Crushed Glass Media: Included reflective black crushed glass enhances the contemporary fire display, with optional colors available for personalized styling.
- Clean-Faced Heat-Circulating Design: Sleek clean-face construction creates a modern appearance while effectively circulating heat.
- Black Painted Interior: Black interior provides a sophisticated backdrop that enhances flame visibility and overall fireplace aesthetics.
- Optional Blower & Remote Controls: Optional blower and hand-held remote controls offer enhanced heating performance and convenient operation.
- Durable Textured Powder Coat Finish: High-quality textured powder coat finish provides lasting durability and a refined appearance.
- 20-Year Limited Warranty: Long-term warranty coverage provides added confidence in the durability and performance of the Superior DRC2033 gas fireplace.
What to Order With It
Venting components are ordered separately — see Venting under Specifications. Nothing below is required; the unit is complete as shipped.
Optional — Glass Media Kits:
Optional — Blower Kits:
- Standard Blower (FBK-100)
- Variable Speed with Wall Switch (FBK-200)
- Variable Speed with Thermo Snap Switch (FBK-250)
Optional — Remote Control Kits and Wall Switches:
- Remote, Touch Screen, Thermostat, On/Off (RC-S-TOUCH)
- LCD Display Manual, Thermostat, and Time modes (RC-S-STAT)
- Remote, Two Button, Timer, On/Off Or Timer Mode (RC-S-1)
- On/Off Remote and Receiver with White Wall Plate (RCKIT4001)
- On/Off Wall Switch With Countdown Timer (WS-S-TMR)
- Wall Mount Switch Kit With LCD Display (WS-S-STAT)
- Unit- mountable Rocker Switch (FRS)
- Wall Switch Kit, On/Off, White (FWSK)
Optional — Termination Kits:
- Compact Termination SV4.5 (SV45HTKCT)
- Compact Termination SV4.5 20" w shield (SV45HTKCT20)
- Flex Compact Term w 18" compressed vent (SFKIT18CT)
- Flex Compact Term w 24" compressed vent (SFKIT24CT)
- Flex Compact Term w 36" compressed vent (SFKIT36CT)
- Flex Compact Term w 48" compressed vent (SFKIT48CT)
- Compact Termination Secure Flex (SF45HTKCT)
Optional:
- Touch up paint firebox interior (SCITPSAB)
- Touch up paint powder coat exterior (SCTPSAB)
- Conversion Kit, Millivolt, Natural to Propane (GCKSMF039P)
- Conversion Kit, Millivolt, Propane to Natural (GCKSMF067N)
- Conversion Kit, Electronic Ignition, Natural to Propane (GCKSEF039P)
- Conversion Kit, Electronic Ignition, Propane to Natural (GCKSEF067N)
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | DRC2033 — DRC2033TEN, DRC2033REN |
| Order Number | F1413 — DRC2033TEN (natural gas, electronic ignition Top Vent) · F1419 — DRC2033REN (natural gas, electronic ignition Rear Vent) |
| Product Type | Direct Vent Gas Fireplace |
| Venting | Direct vent — 4-1/2" inner / 7-1/2" outer pipe (Superior Secure Vent rigid or Secure Flex flexible); flue: rear vent / top vent |
| Framing Width | 34-1/8" |
| Framing Height | 34-1/4" |
| Framing Depth | 14-1/2" |
| BTU | 12,000 – 10,000 |
| Design Style | Contemporary |
| View Style | Front-View |
| Controls | Optional Remote |
| Warranty | 20 Year Limited Warranty |
Framing width is Superior’s minimum opening (spec sheet 901199-01 Rev A); Superior recommends an extra 1/8" per side. Superior’s website lists 33-3/4"; call us before cutting if your plans use that figure.
Documents and Downloads
Superior does not publish a separate architect’s guide or a public service manual for this model; the specification sheet is the architect-facing document. Call us if you need service information and we will get it from Superior.
Warranty
THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products ("IHP") 20 Year Limited Warranty warrants your Superior® Brand gas fireplace, Stove or Insert ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The product body, firebox and barrier carry the 20 Year Limited Warranty. Ceramic glass carries the 20 Year Limited Warranty against thermal breakage only. After installation, if covered components manufactured by IHP are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the 20 Year Limited Warranty period and while the Product remains at the site of the original installation, IHP will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components. If repair or replacement is not commercially practical, IHP will, at its option, refund the purchase price or wholesale price of the IHP product, whichever is applicable. IHP will also pay IHP prevailing labor rates, as determined in its sole discretion, incurred in repairing or replacing such components for up to five years. THERE ARE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS to this 20 Year Limited Warranty as described herein.