Place The Fireplace In The Framing And Secure; Vent System Preparation; Select A Horizontal Or Vertical Vent System; Install The Vent Restrictor (If Necessary) - Superior Fireplaces DRL2000 Series Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

Innovative Hearth Products
DRL2000 & DRL3500 Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces

Place the Fireplace in the Framing and Secure

7.
NOTE: Nailing flanges, combustible members, and screw heads in areas directly adjacent to the nailing flanges are
EXEMPT from the 1/2" clearance to combustible requirements for the firebox outer wrapper.
NOTE: Combustible framing may be in direct contact with the nailing flanges and may be located within 1/2" of
screw heads and the firebox wrapper in areas adjacent to the nailing flanges.
Frame the opening to the exact dimensions specified in the framing details in this manual.
1. Bend out the appropriate nailing flanges for the drywall / finish material to be used. Nailing flanges are provided
for:
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2. Secure the fireplace to the side framing members using the unit's nailing flanges —one top and bottom on each
side of the fireplace front. Use 8d nails or the equivalent.

VENT SYSTEM PREPARATION

Select a Horizontal or Vertical Vent System

8.
1. With the fireplace secured in the framing, determine the vent route and identify the exterior termination location.
The following sections describe vertical (roof) and horizontal (exterior wall) vent applications. Use only approved
vent components. See Pages 28 - 31 (vertical) and Pages 34 - 38 (horizontal).
NOTE: This fireplace must be vented directly to the outside.
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The vent system may not service multiple appliances, and must never be connected to a
flue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
NOTE: The vent pipe is tested to be run inside an enclosed wall. There is no requirement for inspection openings in
the enclosing wall at any of the joints in the vent pipe.

Install the Vent Restrictor (if necessary)

9.
1. Use the vent run descriptions in Figure 12, Page 24 to determine if a vent restrictor is necessary.
2. If necessary, assemble the vent restrictor and wing as detailed on Page 24.
3. If necessary, install the appropriate vent restrictor (see Page 24).
NOTE: The vent restrictors are shipped in the firebox.
flush 1/2", and 5/8" mounting depths.
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