Cold Climate Insulation - Superior Fireplaces DRT Series Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

Direct-vent gas fireplaces
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Innovative Hearth Products
DRT/DRC3500 Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces

COLD CLIMATE INSULATION

For cold climate installations, seal all cracks around your fireplace with noncombustible material and wherever cold
air could enter the room. It is especially important to insulate outside chase cavity between studs and under floor on
which fireplace rests, if floor is above ground level. Gas line holes and other openings should be caulked or stuffed
with unfaced fiberglass insulation.
NOTE: Do not use loose, or blown-in insulation in the cavity surrounding the fireplace.
If the fireplace is being installed on a cement slab in cold climates, a sheet of plywood or other raised platform can
be placed underneath to prevent conduction of cold transferring to the fireplace and into the room. It also helps to
seal inside surfaces and tape for maximum air tightness and caulk firestops.
Installation
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