Wall Finishes / Surrounds / Mantels; Installation Preparation - Superior DRL6542TEN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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Superior DRL6000 Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
TM

Wall Finishes / Surrounds / Mantels

Clearances to combustible mantels vary according to mantel depth (Figure 6).
Mantels constructed of non-combustible material may be installed at any height above the appliance opening; however, do
NOT allow anything to hang below the top edge of the fireplace door.
Minimum clearance requirements include any projections such as shelves, window sills, mantels, etc. above
the fireplace.
NOTE: To avoid heat-related finish damage, use finish materials rated 175 °F, or higher, on the underside of the mantel.
NOTE: The factory-supplied non-combustible fiber board MUST be installed around the fireplace opening.
Figure 6: Combustible Side Clearances
At 14" minimum
side wall
clearance, a
combustible wall
can project to
any length.
14"
14
(356 mm)
(356)

INSTALLATION PREPARATION

The fireplace is shipped with all gas controls and components installed and pre-wired. Before installing the fireplace,
follow these steps:
1. Remove and retain the shipping carton.
2. Confirm receipt of required items listed in Packaging on Page 7.
3. Retrieve the (3) pieces of non-combustible fiber board from behind the fireplace, and set aside in a safe location
for later installation.
4. If not already done, remove the glass door (Page 57), and set aside in a secure location for later reinstallation.
NOTE: Place the glass door on the shipping carton to protect its surface.
5. Remove baffle and other items shipped inside firebox. Set aside in a secure location for later installation.
At 8 1/4" side
wall clearance, a Top View of
combustible wall Fireplace
can project 12"
Combustible materials
o
45
allowed in shaded area
5"
5 (127)
"Safe Zone".
(127 mm)
Combustible walls
shown in dark gray
12"
Combustible mantel
12 (305)
(305 mm)
legs may project
beyond either side of
the fireplace opening
as long as they are kept
within the shaded area
17"
illustrated here.
17 (431)
(431 mm)
8 1/4"
8-1/4
(209 mm)
(209)
Figure 7: Mantel Height
Mantel depth
28 (711)
26 (660)
24 (610)
22 (559)
20 (508)
18 (457)
4
8
12
(102)
(203)
(305)
10 6
(254) (152)
in. (mm)
Installation
900077-00, 03/2014
Fireplace
2
(51)
15