Pre-Installation Steps; Typical Installation Sequence; Detailed Installation Steps; Step 1. Framing - Superior SLDVT Series Installation Instructions Manual

SUPERIOR DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACES • MODELS SLDVT-30/35/40/45 • INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Failure to position the parts in
accordance with these diagrams
or failure to use only parts specifi-
cally approved with this appliance
may result in property damage or
personal injury.
AVERTISSEMENT
Risque de dommages ou de
blessures si les pièces ne sont
pas installées conformément à
ces schémas et ou si des pièces
autres que celles spécifiquement
approuvées avec cet appareil sont
utilisées.

PRE-INSTALLATION STEPS

The appliance is shipped with all gas controls
and components installed and pre-wired.
Before installing the appliance, follow these
steps:
1. Remove the shipping carton.
2. Remove the shipping pad, exposing the front
glass door.
3. Open the two latches securing the glass
door (under the firebox floor). Remove the
door by tilting it outward at the bottom and
lifting it up. Set the door aside, taking care
to protect it from inadvertent damage. See
Removing Glass Panels on Page 32.

TYPICAL INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

The typical sequence of installation is outlined
below. However, each installation is unique and
may result in variations to the steps described.
See the page numbers references in the follow-
ing steps for detailed procedures.
Step 1. (Page 9) Construct the appliance
framing. Position the appliance within
the framing and secure with nailing
brackets.
Bend up the appropriate header spac-
ing guides for the drywall/finish mate-
rial thickness to be used (see Figure
50). Bend up the outer pair for 1/2"
materials and the inner pair for 5/8"
materials.
Bend out the appropriate nailing
flanges for the drywall/finish material
to be used. Nailing flanges are pro-
vided for flush framing, 1/2-inch and
5/8-inch framing depths (see Figure
12).
Step 2. (Page 11) Route gas supply line to
appliance location.
Step 3. (Page 12) Install the vent system and
exterior termination.
Step 4. (Page 24) Field Wiring
a. Millivolt Appliances – Install the
operating control switch (not factory
provided). Bring in electrical service
line for forced air-circulating blower
(optional equipment).
b. Electronic Appliances – Field wire
and install operating control switch.
Step 5. (Page 25) Install blower kit (optional
equipment).
Step 6. (Page 26) Make connection to gas
supply.
Step 7. (Page 27) Verify appliance operation.
Step 8. (Page 27) Install the logs, decorative
volcanic stone and glowing embers.
Step 9. (Page 32) Install glass door assembly.
Step 10. (Page 32) Adjust burner to ensure
proper flame appearance.
Step 11. (Page 34) Install the hood.
Step 12. (Page 35) Attach Safety-in-Operation
Warnings.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.

DETAILED INSTALLATION STEPS

Step 1. FRAMING

Frame these appliances as illustrated in Figures
13 and 14 on Pages 10 and 11 (Figure 14
applies to corner framing installations only).
All framing details must allow for a minimum
clearance to combustible framing members as
shown in Table 5 on Page 8.
If the appliance is to be elevated above floor level,
a solid continuous platform must be constructed
below the appliance.
Headers may be in direct contact with the appli-
ance top spacers when they are bent up vertically
maintaining the 3" clearance to the fireplace top,
but must not be supported by them or notched
to fit around them. All construction above the
appliance must be self-supporting. DO NOT use
the appliance for structural support.
The fireplace should be secured to the side
framing members using the unit's nailing
flanges - one top and bottom on each side of
the fireplace front. See Figure 12. Use 8d nails
or their equivalent.
Left Side Front Corner of Fireplace Shown
(Right Side Requirements the Same)
Unit Being Secured By Its Nailing Flanges
Unit Being Secured By Its Nailing
To The Framing
Flanges To The Framing
NOTE: The nailing flanges, combustible members
and screw heads located in areas directly adja-
cent to the nailing flanges, are EXEMPT from the
1/2" clearance to combustible requirements for
the firebox outer wrapper. Combustible framing
may be in direct contact with the nailing flanges
and may be located closer than 1/2" from 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
of this manual.
Figure 12 - Nailing Flanges
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