Superior DRL6542TEN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 20

Innovative Hearth Products
Superior DRL6000 Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
TM
Place the Fireplace in the Framing and Secure
6.
1. Secure the fireplace to the side framing members using the unit's nailing flanges —one top and bottom on each
Figure 14: Nailing flange attachment
framing
VENT SYSTEM PREPARATION
Select a Horizontal or Vertical Vent System
7.
1. With the fireplace secured in the framing, determine the vent route and identify the exterior termination location.
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 (such as a chase). 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)
8.
1. Use the vent run descriptions in Figure 15 to determine if a vent restrictor is necessary.
2. If necessary, assemble the vent restrictor and wings as detailed in Figure 15 and Figure 17.
3. If necessary, install the appropriate vent restrictor with the flaps facing up (Figure 16). The vent restrictor is held in
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side of the fireplace front (Figure 14). Use 8d nails or the equivalent.
Unit nailing flange
Side (no clearance to combustible
framing is required)
The following sections describe vertical (roof) and horizontal (exterior wall) vent applications. Use only approved
vent components (Page 8 and Page 50).
place by friction. The vent restrictor must not be visible inside the firebox.
NOTE: If the baffle and back panel are installed, remove them before installing the vent restrictor.
NOTE: The vent restrictor is shipped in the firebox.
WARNING
Installation
900077-00, 03/2014