Superior
Superior DRT3040 40" Traditional Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Superior DRT3040 40" Traditional Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
The Superior DRT3040 40" Traditional Direct Vent Gas Fireplace embodies simple sophistication with its clean, timeless appearance. Available in 35, 40, and 45-inch models, this fireplace not only adds the finishing touch to your room but also provides up to 24,000 BTU of heat output. Its outstanding heating efficiency ensures reduced operating costs and enhanced comfort.
Additional features of the Superior DRT3040 40" Traditional Direct Vent Gas Fireplace include a black-painted interior that enhances flame contrast, a robust textured powder-coat finish, and standard tempered glass. The meticulous ceramic fiber Aged Oak log set rests within a sturdy 1/2-inch heavy-duty grate, creating the perfect backdrop for countless conversations and moments of relaxation. This fireplace is an investment that will generate cherished memories for many years to come.
Key Features
- Available in 35”, 40” and 45” models
- Mid-size 17” depth saves installed floor space
- Combination top/rear flue configuration
- Millivolt or Electronic ignition models available
- Electronic ignition models include seamless battery backup and provides continued operation in the event of a power outage (IPI/CPI switch standard)
- Outstanding heating efficiency for increased comfort and lower operating costs
- Standard tempered glass and a protective screen*
- Detailed ceramic fiber log set
- Black painted interior (optional liners available)
- Optional blower and touch remote or hand-held remote control available for all models
- Durable textured powder coat finish
- 20 year limited warranty
What to Order With It
Standard with this model (Superior 2026 price book): Combination top/rear flue, millivolt ignition or electronic IPI/CPI ignition with seamless battery back-up, high definition ceramic fiber logs, tempered glass and black painted interior. Venting components are ordered separately — see Venting under Specifications.
Required (choose one) — Facades:
- Vista Black Frame Facade (FVFBK40T)
- Reflection Black Facade (FRBK40T)
- Reflection Warm Chestnut Facade (FRWC40T)
- Craftsman Black Facade (FCBK40T)
- Craftsman Warm Chestnut Facade (FCWC40T)
Optional — Facades:
Optional — Liner Kits:
- Blackstone Stacked Ceramic (FLK40BLK)
- Greystone Stacked Ceramic (FLK40GREY)
- Blended Brown Stacked Ceramic (FLK40BB)
- Black Reflective Porcelain (40LKDV2PB)
Optional — Decorative Face Surrounds:
- Surround, 4pc 40 Direct Vent, 50.25x46.63 (SURR40-SS4S-B)
- Surround, 3pc 40 Direct Vent, 50.25x41.63 (SURR40-SS3S-B)
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:
- 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:
- Glowing Embers (FGE)
- Touch up paint firebox interior (SCITPSAB)
- Touch up paint powder coat exterior (SCTPSAB)
- Conversion Kit, Millivolt, Natural to Propane (GCKSIT3040MNP)
- Conversion Kit, Millivolt, Propane to Natural (GCKSIT3040MPN)
- Conversion Kit, Electronic Ignition, Natural to Propane (GCKSIT3040ENP)
- Conversion Kit, Electronic Ignition, Propane to Natural (GCKSIT3040EPN)
Specifications
| Model | DRT3040 — DRT3040DMN-E, DRT3040DMP-E, DRT3040DEN-E, DRT3040DEP-E |
| Order Number | F4997 — DRT3040DMN-E (natural gas, millivolt) · F4998 — DRT3040DMP-E (propane, millivolt) · F4999 — DRT3040DEN-E (natural gas, electronic ignition) · F5000 — DRT3040DEP-E (propane, electronic ignition) |
| Fuel Type | Natural gas or propane (choose variant) |
| 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: top/rear vent |
| Ignition Type | Electronic/ Millivolt |
| Framing Width | 40-7/8" |
| Framing Height | 41-1/4" |
| Framing Depth | 18-1/2" |
| BTU/hr | Natural gas: 24,000–19,000 · Propane: 24,000–18,000 |
| Design Style | Traditional |
| View Style | Front-View |
| Controls | Optional Remote |
| AFUE** | 67.7% |
| Warranty | 20 Year Limited (certificate 900223-00 Rev C) |
**Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) is the recognized U.S. rating system for the total efficiency of heating products.
Product Specifications
| A | B | C | D | E |
| 37-1/8" | 34-5/8" | 24-1/2" | 34-1/4" | 40-1/4" |
|
F |
G | H | I | J |
| 30" | 15" | 37-7/8" | 6-7/8" | 17" |
Framing Specifications
|
K |
L |
M | N | O |
| 40-7/8" | 41-1/4" | 43-3/4" | 18-1/2" | 28-1/4" |
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.