Superior DRL6542TEN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 42

Innovative Hearth Products
Superior DRL6000 Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
TM
Figure 43: Noncombustible Material with Cleanface Finish—
Profile View
* Insulation and combustible
*
Insulation and combustible
materials not allowed in clearance
material NOT ALLOWED in
zones around vent components.
clearance zones around vent
components.
Combustible wall finish material
Combustible Wall Finish Material
Combustible material
Combustible material NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED BELOW
BELOW THIS POINT on face of unit.
THIS POINT on face of wall
Top non-combustible fiber
Top Non-Combustible
board (provided)
Fiber Board (provided
with fireplace)
Top nailing flange *
Top Nailing Flange*
Lip of top nailing flange
Lip on Top Nailing Flange
(bottom edge of fiber
Bottom edge of Fiber Board abuts lip.
board abuts lip)
Side non-combustible fiber
Side Non-Combustible
board (one of two, provided)
Fiber Board (one of two;
provided with fireplace)
Bottom nailing flange *
Bottom Nailing Flange*
** 42" fireplaces = 12" straight vent section required before 90° elbow
54" fireplaces = 6" straight vent section required before 90° elbow
NOTE: Insulation and combustible materials not allowed in clearance zones around vent components.
Finishing with optional Surround and Bezel
1. Ensure the top and bottom nailing flanges are attached to the fireplace in the correct vertical position for
2. Ensure the left and right side nailing flanges are removed, and discarded appropriately (Page 19).
3. Remove the two filler/angle brackets (Figure 41), and discard appropriately.
4. Attach the top non-combustible fiber board to the top nailing flange, and secure using installer-supplied screws
5. Cover the lower portion of the fireplace with finish material.
6. Skim-coat all drywall, and mud all joints.
7. After finishing all interior walls, install the glass door, if not already installed (Page 57).
8. Attach the surround, and secure using the nine (9) screws provided with the surround kit (Figure 45).
9. Attach the bezel to the glass door, if not already done (Page 58).
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*
Insulation and combustible
Min. 1"
material NOT ALLOWED in
(25 mm)
clearance zones around vent
components.
*
Wall
Stud
Combustible Wall Finish Material
Combustible material NOT ALLOWED Header
BELOW THIS POINT on face of unit.
Top Non-Combustible Minimum 6"
**
Vertical Vent
Fiber Board (provided
and 90° Elbow
with fireplace)
Top Nailing Flange*
Lip on Top Nailing Flange
Bottom edge of Fiber Board abuts lip.
Side Non-Combustible
Fiber Board (one of two;
provided with fireplace)
Bottom Nailing Flange*
Cleanface Finish
surround/bezel finish and the correct horizontal position for the wall finish material thickness (Page 19).
(Figure 46). Discard the two smaller side non-combustible fiber boards (not used with surround).
NOTE: The provided non-combustible fiber board may be faced with any NON-combustible finish material
appropriate for use (brick, tile, stone, high-temperature paint, etc.). For painted wall finish, use two (2) coats of
quality primer and high-temperature paint on provided fiber board.
NOTE: If skimming the provided fiber board to match drywall, use Sheetrock
type joint compound to fill all joints. These trademarks are owned by United States Gypsum Company or a
related company
Figure 44: Noncombustible Material with Surround and Bezel—
Profile View
* Insulation and combustible
Min. 3" materials not allowed in clearance
Min. 1" Min. 3"
(76 mm)
(25 mm) zones around vent components. (76 mm)
*
Wall
Wall
Combustible
Stud
Stud
material
NOT ALLOWED
BELOW THIS
Combustible material
POINT on
Header Header
NOT ALLOWED BELOW
face of unit.
THIS POINT on face of wall
For Surround finish,
cut Top Fiber Board
* Minimum 6"
*
Vertical Vent
to height of installed
and 90° Elbow
Top Spacers.
For surround finish, cut top
fiber board to height of installed
* Position of top and bottom
*Position of Top
nailing flanges depends on type
and Bottom Nailing
and thickness of wall finish
Flanges depends on
type and thickness
of wall finish. See
"UNIT NAILING
FLANGES" section.
Cleanface Finish
Min. 1" Min. 3"
(25 mm) (76 mm)
*
Wall
Combustible
Stud
material
NOT ALLOWED
BELOW THIS
POINT on
Header
face of unit.
For Surround finish,
Minimum 6" Minimum 6"
*
cut Top Fiber Board
Vertical Vent
Vertical Vent
to height of installed
and 90° Elbow
and 90° Elbow
Top Spacers.
top standoffs
*Position of Top
and Bottom Nailing
Flanges depends on
(Page 19)
type and thickness
of wall finish. See
"UNIT NAILING
FLANGES" section.
Surround/Bezel Finish
Surround/Bezel Finish
brand Durabond
®
Installation
900077-00, 03/2014
Min. 1" Min. 3"
(25 mm) (76 mm)
*
*
**
90 setting
®