Superior DRT4040 40" Traditional Top Direct Vent Gas Fireplace With Electronic Ignition
The Superior DRT4040 40" Traditional Top Direct Vent Gas Fireplace With Electronic Ignition represents affordable craftsmanship. This fireplace series comes standard with superbly designed high-definition logs, brilliant flames and glowing ember bed. The DRT4000 Series also offers a variety of optional accessories that will add more flair to your fireplace to make your home both warm and alluring.
What's Included
- Fireplace Unit
- Literature Kit (Installation and Operation Instructions, Hot Glass Safety Flyer, and Safety-In-Operation Warning Labels)
- 2 Vent Restrictors
- 2 Vent Cover Plates
- Log Set
- Volcanic Stone - 1 bag
- Glowing Embers - 1 bag
- 1 Non-Combustible Board, 2 Side Brackets, and 1 Center Bracket
- 2 Elbow Heat Shield
- Header Heat Shield
- 15 feet of Two Conductor Wire
Features
- Available in 40” and 45” models
- Full-size 21” deep models offer a larger fireplace interior and log arrangement
- Top flue configuration
- Electronic ignition with seamless battery backup 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*
- Beautifully crafted high-definition ceramic fiber log set with heavy-duty grate
- Face selections include a Vista inside fit façade or one of several Designer overlap fit facades (required)
- 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
- Built to ANSI Z21.88 standards. PFS report 16-120
- 20 year limited warranty
*All applicable models comply with ANSI Z21.50/88 barrier requirements.
Venting Notes
- Uses 4-1/2" / 7-1/2" Secure Vent Rigid and Secure Flex Direct-Vent Components
What to Order With It
Standard with this model (Superior 2026 price book): Electronic IPI/CPI ignition with seamless battery back-up, high definition ceramic fiber logs, heavy duty grate, tempered glass and black painted interior. Venting components are ordered separately — see Venting under Specifications.
Required (choose one) — Facades:
Optional — Facades:
Optional — Liner Kits:
Optional — Decorative Face Surrounds:
Optional — Blower Kits:
Optional — Remote Control Kits and Wall Switches:
Optional:
Specifications
| Model |
DRT4040 |
| Order Number |
F5011 — DRT4040TEN-E (natural gas, electronic ignition) · F5012 — DRT4040TEP-E (propane, electronic ignition) |
| Series |
DRT4000 (Custom Series) |
| 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 vent |
| Fuel Type |
Natural gas or propane (choose variant) |
| Framing Width |
40-7/8" |
| Framing Height |
41-1/4" |
| Framing Depth |
23" |
| BTU/hr |
Natural gas: 28,000–20,000 · Propane: 25,000–18,000 |
| Design Style |
Traditional |
| View Style |
Front-View |
| Controls |
Optional Remote |
| Warranty |
20 Year Limited Warranty |
| Agency Listing |
Built to ANSI Z21.88 standards. PFS report 16-120 |
Warranty
Innovative Hearth Products (IHP) 20 Year Limited Warranty: the product body, firebox and barrier, and the ceramic glass against thermal breakage, are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for 20 years while the product remains at the site of the original installation; IHP also pays its prevailing labor rates for covered repairs for up to five years. Exclusions and limitations apply — see warranty certificate 900223-00 Rev C.
Read the full warranty certificate (900223-00 Rev C)
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.
