Pre-Installation - Superior DRL4543TEN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

LOCATION AND SPACE
REQUIREMENTS
Determine the safest and most efficient loca-
tion for your direct vent fireplace. Make sure
that rafters and wall studs are not in the way
of the venting system. Choose a location
where the heat output is not affected by drafts,
air conditioning ducts, windows or doors.
Be aware of all restrictions and precautions
before deciding the exact location for your
fireplace and termination cap.
When deciding the location of your fireplace,
follow these rules:
• Do not connect this fireplace venting to a
chimney flue serving a separate solid-fuel
burning fireplace or appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, do not locate this
fireplace in high traffic areas, windy or drafty
areas or near furniture or draperies.
• Proper clearances must be maintained.
• If your fireplace is to be installed directly on
carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible mate-
rial other than wood, it must be installed on a
metal or wood panel extending the full width
and depth of the fireplace (see Figure 6).
• If standoff spacers are attached to your
fireplace, these spacers can be placed
directly against wall or framing material.
See framing details, page 8.
• When locating termination cap, it is impor-
tant to observe the minimum clearances
shown in Figure 7, page 10.
• Do not recess termination cap into a wall
or siding.
• You may paint the termination cap with
450º F (232º C) heat-resistant paint to
coordinate with the exterior finish.
• There must not be any obstruction such as
bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks or
utility buildings within 24" from the front of
the termination cap and the front of outside
air vent.
• Do not locate termination cap and outside
air vent where excessive snow or ice build
up may occur. Be sure to clear vent ter-
mination area after snow falls to prevent
accidental blockage of venting system.
When using snow blowers, do not direct
snow towards vent termination area.
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CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the
fireplace are as follows:
*Back and sides
Perpendicular walls
Floor (From bottom of Fireplace)
Ceiling (From bottom of Fireplace)
Top of Enclosure
(From bottom of Fireplace)
Top of Standoffs
Vent
(See venting instructions for specific venting
clearances.)
* For back and sides of fireplace, do not pack
with insulation or other materials.
NOTICE: This fireplace is intend-
ed for use as supplemental heat.
Use this fireplace along with
your primary heating system.
Do not install this fireplace as
your primary heat source. If you
have a central heating system,
you may run system's circulat-
ing blower while using fireplace.
This will help circulate the heat
throughout the house.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 2, page 8 shows typical framing of this
fireplace. Figure 3, page 8 shows framing for
see-thru installation. All minimum clearances
must be met. Vent pipe needs to maintain 1"
clearance. Steel framing may be necessary or
wood studs may be notched. Concrete board
is provided for facing around the fireplace as
shown in Figure 4, page 8.
If you are using a separate combustible man-
tel piece, refer to Figure 5 page 8 for proper
installation height. You can install noncombus-
tible mantels at any height above the fireplace.
Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!
1"
8"
0"
63"
63"
0"
1"
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