Rough In The Electrical Supply, If Needed; Place The Fireplace In The Framing And Secure; Vent System Preparation - Superior Fireplaces DRC3000-B Series Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

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DRC3000-B Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces

Rough in the Electrical Supply, if Needed

6.
As necessary, rough in the fireplace electrical supply per NEC and local codes.

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 (Figure 10). Nailing flanges are
provided for:
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 (Figure 10). Use 8d nails or the
equivalent.
3. A flush-mount mounting kit is available for purchase (order
cat. number F3695). Attach the flush mounting bracket
using two screws per bracket as shown in Figure 10.

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.
NOTE: This fireplace must be vented directly to the outside.
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.
1/2", and
5/8" framing depths.
Figure 10 - Flush Mounting Bracket
WARNING
Installation
901191-00C, 07/2023
Flush Mounting Bracket
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