General Information
900077-00, 01/2018
Innovative Hearth Products
DRL6500 Linear Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
NOTICE: All DRL6500 model fireplaces
include a barrier to reduce the risk of burns
from hot viewing glass. This barrier in the
fireplace is a screen shown to the right.
42” Barrier J7427
54” Barrier J7426
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, we recommend the use of high temperature paint (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
Figure 7 - Mantel Height
12
(305)
10
(254)
8
(203)
6
(152)
4
(102)
2
(51)
in. (mm)
18 (457)
20 (508)
22 (559)
24 (610)
26 (660)
28 (711)
Fireplace
Mantel depth
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 8
.
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 barrier.
5.
Remove the glass door
(
Page 59
),
and set aside in a secure location for later reinstallation.
NOTE:
Place the glass door on the shipping carton to protect its surface.
6.
Remove baffle and other items shipped inside firebox. Set aside in a secure location for later installation.
5 (127)
8-1/4
(209)
14
(356)
12 (305)
17 (431)
Top View of
Fireplace
45
o
8-1/4”
(209 mm)
Combustible materials
allowed in shaded area
“Safe Zone”.
Combustible walls
shown in dark gray
Combustible mantel
legs may project
beyond either side of
the fireplace opening
as long as they are kept
within the shaded area
illustrated here.
At 8-1/4” side
wall clearance, a
combustible wall
can project 12”
5” (127
mm)
At 14” minimum
side wall
clearance, a
combustible wall
can project to
any length.
12” (305
mm)
17” (431
mm)
14” (356
mm)
