Installation
900004-00, 03/2017
Innovative Hearth Products
DRT2000 and DRC2000 Direct-Vent Fireplaces
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4.
Rough in the Electrical Supply, if Needed
1.
As necessary, rough in the fi replace electrical supply per NEC and local codes.
5.
Install the [Optional] Blower Kit before Installation in the Framing
1.
Remove the left side blower cover panel screw, and blower cover panel
(
Table 13
)
. Retain the panel and screw
for later reinstallation.
2.
Slide the blower through the opening and position it with the bracket oriented to the front of the fi rebox and the
blower discharge to the rear of the fi rebox. Bend the two tabs in the fi rebox fl oor to secure the blower to the
fl oor.
3.
Reinstall the blower cover panel and secure with the removed screw.
4.
Access the blower supply wiring through the front of the fi rebox and plug it into the junction box in the right,
rear of the fi rebox
(
Figure 33
).
5.
Install the blower control switch according to its included instructions.
6.
Place the Fireplace in the Framing and Secure
NOTE:
Nailing fl anges, combustible members, and screw heads in areas directly adjacent to the nailing fl anges are
EXEMPT from the 1/2” clearance to combustible requirements for the fi rebox outer wrapper.
NOTE:
Combustible framing may be in direct contact with the nailing fl anges and may be located within 1/2” of
screw heads and the fi rebox wrapper in areas adjacent to the nailing fl anges.
Frame the opening to the exact dimensions specifi ed in the framing details in this manual.
1.
Bend out the appropriate nailing fl anges for the drywall / fi nish material to be used
(
Figure 11
)
. Nailing fl anges
are provided for:
•
fl ush framing,
• 1/2”,
and
•
5/8” framing depths.
2.
Secure the fi replace to the side framing members using the unit’s nailing fl anges —one top and bottom on each
side of the fi replace front
(
Figure 11
)
. Use 8d nails or the equivalent.
Figure 11 - Nailing Flanges
Side
framing
Unit nailing fl ange
(no clearance to combustible
framing is required)
