Install The Finishing Materials - Superior Fireplaces DRL3000 Installation Instructions Manual

Innovative Hearth Products
DRL3000 Linear Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces

Install the Finishing Materials

17.
NOTE: See Cold Climate Insulation on Page 11 and Vent Termination Clearances on Page 13.
1. Complete finished interior wall. Maintain a minimum 1" (26 mm) clearance from the door frame outer edge to
any finish material.
NOTE: NEVER install combustible material (wall finish, surround, trim, etc.) on, in front of, or overlapping any
part of the fireplace front face.
Figure 36 - Nailing flange attachment
Finishing without optional Surround—Cleanface Finish
1. Secure nailing flanges to wall framing.
NOTE: The fireplace ships from factory with the flanges positioned for a cleanface installation.
2. Install non-combustible board at top of fireplace as follows (see diagrams on Page 42):
Remove the three (3) screws holding top of the clean face trim. Install the first top non-combustible board (with
the 3 middle holes at the bottom and conter sink holes facing out) and reinstall the three (3) screws using the
countersink holes in the board. Fasten the board to the side jack studs with one (1) screw on each side using
the center holes in the board. Using 100% silicone applying the silicone with small "Hershey kisses" spaced out
evenly on the first non-combustible board. Attach the second non-combustible board (with the 3 middle holes at
the bottom and countersink holes facing out) to the first. Using the countersink holes in the board in the top left
and right corners, shoot screws into the top jack stud header to hold the board in place. Install one (1) screw in
the middle countersink hole into the top jack header.
Remove the three (3) screws holding the sides of the clean face trim. Install both side pieces of non-combustible
board. Using the countersink holes in the non-combustible board, reinstall the three (3) screws.
NOTE: If skimming the non-combustible board to match drywall, use Sheetrock
type joint compound to fill all joints. These trademarks are owned by United States Gypsum Company or a
related company. A total of 1" non-combustible material is required.
Side
framing
Unit nailing flange
(no clearance to combustible
framing is required)
NOTE: See Page 18 for finishing materials
thinner than 1".
brand Durabond
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Installation
900079-02J, 05/2019
90 setting
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