Wall Finishes / Surrounds / Mantels - Superior Fireplaces DRL2000 Series Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

Innovative Hearth Products
DRL2000 & DRL3500 Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
Mantel Clearances
Figure 5 - DRL2000 Series, Standard Installation
Figure 5B
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Wall Finishes / Surrounds / Mantels

NOTE: Combustible wall finish materials and/or surround materials must not be allowed to encroach the area
defined by the fireplace front face (black sheet metal). Non-combustible material up to 6 inches in depth, such as
surrounds may be positioned in front of or overlapping the fireplace face.
Non-combustible materials, such as surrounds and other fireplace trim, may be installed on the fireplace face, but they
must not cover any portion of the removable glass panel or impede the removal or installation of screen barrier assembly.
Vertical installation clearances to combustible mantels vary according to the depth of the mantel (Figures 5 and
5A). Mantels constructed of non-combustible materials may be installed at any height above the fireplace opening.
However, do not allow anything to hang below the fireplace hood.
Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such as shelves, window sills, mantels, etc. above the
fireplace.
NOTE: To avoid heat-related finish damage, we recommend the use of high temperature paint (rated 175° F or higher) on
the underside of the mantel.
16
Mantel depth
14 (356)
12 (305)
10 (254)
8 (203)
6 (153)
4 (102)
4
8
12
(102)
(203)
(305)
10 6
(254) (152)
(51)
in. (mm)
- All Units w/Accessory HeatFlo Kit Installed
Mantel depth
12 (305)
10 (254)
8 (203)
6 (153)
4 (102)
2 (51)
4
8
12
(102)
(203)
(305)
10 6
(254) (152) (51)
in. (mm)
Figure 5A - DRL3500 Series, Standard Installation
Hood
2
Fireplace
Figure 5C - Combustible Side Clearances
At 6" minimum
side wall clearance,
a combustible wall
can project to any
length.
Hood
2
Fireplace
Mantel depth
16 (407)
14 (356)
12 (305)
10 (254)
8 (203)
6 (153)
4
8
12
(102)
(203)
(305)
10 6
(254) (152)
in. (mm)
Top View of
Fireplace
Combustible Materials
o
45
Allowed In Shaded Area
3-1/2"
"Safe Zone"
(89 mm)
Combustible Walls
shown in dark gray
Combustible mantel legs may
project beyond either side
of the fireplace opening
as long as they are kept
within the shaded area
illustrated here.
6"
(152 mm)
Installation
900994-00K, 07/2021
Hood
2
(51)
Fireplace