Superior DFTWOOD40-45SPO Driftwood Log Set for DRC3040 and DRC3045
The Superior DFTWOOD40-45SPO is the six-piece high-definition driftwood log set Superior makes for its 40" and 45" DRC3000 contemporary direct-vent gas fireplaces, the DRC3040 and DRC3045. It turns the fireplace's reflective black crushed glass bed into a driftwood fire, with logs across the back, stacked logs at the left and right, and an ember log along the front.
The pieces lock into place on three tabs in the firebox floor and on pins in the logs themselves, so they go back the same way every time. The set is optional; the fireplace runs on its glass media alone. It can't be combined with Superior's accessory rock kit or any other log or rock kit.
Key Features
- Six-piece high-definition driftwood log set for the Superior DRC3040 and DRC3045
- Logs sit on tabs in the firebox floor and on pins in each other for repeatable placement
- Front ember log along the glass
- Fills in around the fireplace's standard reflective black crushed glass
- Optional; the fireplace runs with or without it
What's Included
- Left rear log (1)
- Rear log (2)
- Left top log (3)
- Right bottom log (4)
- Right top log (5)
- Front ember log (6)
What to Order With It
Required – The fireplace:
- Superior DRC3040 contemporary direct-vent gas fireplace
- Superior DRC3045 contemporary direct-vent gas fireplace
Not compatible:
- Superior's accessory rock kit, or any other log or rock kit, used together with this set
Specifications
| Model |
DFTWOOD40-45SPO |
| Order number |
F2879 |
| Type |
High-definition driftwood log set, 6 pieces |
| Fits |
Superior DRC3040 and DRC3045 (40" and 45" DRC3000-E contemporary direct-vent fireplaces) |
| Placement |
Three tabs in the firebox floor plus pins in the logs |
| Use with |
The fireplace's crushed glass media; not with a rock kit |
| Required? |
No, optional |
| Warranty |
Logs: 1 year, thermal breakage (see Warranty below) |
Compatibility
| Superior DRC3040 |
40" DRC3000-E contemporary direct-vent fireplace |
| Superior DRC3045 |
45" DRC3000-E contemporary direct-vent fireplace |
| Other Superior fireplaces |
Not approved; each fireplace has its own log set |
Installation Requirements
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When: only after the fireplace is fully installed, the gas line has been leak-tested and the burner has been lit and checked. Handle the logs with the gas and power off and the logs cool; they stay hot for up to an hour after the fireplace shuts off.
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Prepare the firebox: with the glass door off, remove the rear panel to expose the log placement tabs (a flat-blade screwdriver helps). If accessory liner panels are going in, change the front metal ramp first. Bend the three mounting tabs up with a flat-blade screwdriver.
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Place the logs in order: log 1 on tab 1, log 2 on tabs 2 and 3, then log 4. Log 5 goes on the pin in log 4 and rests on the front metal ramp. Log 3 sits on the pins in logs 1 and 2. Lay log 6 along the front without blocking any burner ports.
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Finish: fill the open center with a single layer of glass media, then put the door back.
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Rules: don't add the rock kit or any other log or rock kit, and never burn wood in the fireplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which fireplaces does it fit?
The Superior DRC3040 and DRC3045, part of the DRC3000-E contemporary direct-vent series. The 40" and 45" models share this set; the 35" uses the DFTWOOD35SPO.
Can I use it with the rock kit?
No. Superior says the accessory rock kit can't be used when the log kit is installed, and no log or rock kit can be combined with any other.
Do I have to change anything in the fireplace?
The rear panel comes out to uncover the log tabs. If you're also adding the accessory liner panels, the front metal ramp gets changed before the logs go in.
Is it required?
No. The fireplace comes with reflective black crushed glass and runs without logs; the set changes the look from a glass bed to a driftwood fire.
How do I clean the logs?
Wait until they're cool, lift them out carefully (fiber logs get fragile once they've been fired) and clean off carbon with a vacuum or a soft brush, such as a paintbrush. Put each piece back exactly where the instructions show; logs out of position cause carbon build-up and change how the fireplace burns.
What if I see soot on the logs or glass?
Soot almost always means a flame is touching a log. Turn the fireplace off, let it cool, and check every piece against the placement instructions so nothing sits in the flames or over the burner ports. If it still soots with the logs in the right place, have a qualified service technician check the burner's air adjustment.
Warranty
The log set is covered under Superior's 20 Year Limited Warranty on the Superior DRC3040 or DRC3045 it's installed in, which treats logs this way:
- Logs: replacement for one year from installation, against thermal breakage only
- Labor: paid at IHP rates for the logs' one-year warranty period
Wear and tear, misuse and faulty installation aren't covered, and Superior says using a log set that isn't approved for the fireplace voids the fireplace's warranty. The warranty is for the original owner of a fireplace installed in the US or Canada. Full terms are in the warranty certificate.
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