Installation
900079-02 05/2015
Innovative Hearth Products
Superior™ DRL3000 Linear Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
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2. Frame the ceiling opening
—Use a plumb line from the ceiling above the fireplace to locate the center of the vertical
run. Cut and/or frame an opening, 10 1/2 x 10 1/2” (267 x 267 mm) inside dimensions, about this center mark
(
Figure 21
). Vertical firestop/spacer must be used anywhere vent pipe passes through a combustible floor or ceiling.
Figure 18: Framing the ceiling opening
minimum 10 1/2 in.
(267 mm)
minimum 10 1/2 in.
(267 mm)
Roof
Framing
Ceiling
Framing
Plumb Bob
10 1/2” (267 mm) minimum
10 1/2” (267 mm)
minimum
3. Attach the vent components to the fireplace
—See
Connecting the vent pipe on Page 21
.
4. Attach the vent components to each other
—See
Connecting the vent pipe on Page 21
.
5. Install firestop/spacer at ceiling
—When using Secure Vent
®
, use SV4.5VF firestop/spacer at ceiling joists; when
using Secure Flex
®
, use SF4.5VF firestop/spacer. If there is living space above the ceiling level, the firestop/
spacer must be installed on the bottom side of the ceiling. If attic space is above the ceiling, the firestop/spacer
must be installed on the top side of the joist. Route the vent sections through the framed opening and secure the
firestop/spacer with 8d nails or other appropriate fasteners at each corner.
Remember to maintain 1” (25 mm) clearance to combustibles, framing members, and attic or ceiling insulation
when running vertical chimney sections. The gap between the vent pipe and a vertical firestop can be sealed with
non-combustible caulking.
NOTE:
Attic insulation shield (96K94) must be installed when blown or loose-fill insulation is used, and is
recommended for all attic installations.
6. Support the vertical vent run sections
—Support the vertical portion of the venting system every 8 ft (2.4 m)
above the fireplace vent outlet. One method of support is by utilizing field provided support straps (conventional
plumber’s tape). Secure the plumber’s tape to the framing members with nails or screws. Loop the tape around
the vent, securing the ends of the tape to the framing. If desired, sheet metal screws #6 x 1/2” length may be
used to secure the support straps to the vent pipe (
Figure 22
).
NOTE:
Proper venting support is very important. Never use the fireplace to support the weight of the venting.
Figure 19: Supporting the Vertical Vent Run
Blocking
Support straps
(plumber’s tape,
not provided)
8 ft (2.4 m)
maximum
1/2” (12.7 mm)
minimum
clearance to
combustibles
7. Change vent direction of horizontal/inclined run
—Install the SV4.5E45 and SV4.5E90 elbows in the same
manner as the straight vent sections. See
Vent elbows on Page 22
for more information.
8. Continue installation of horizontal/inclined sections
—Continue with the installation of the straight vent
sections in horizontal/inclined run. Install support straps every 5 ft (1.52 m) along horizontal/inclined vent runs
using conventional plumber’s tape.
Rise per foot run ratios are acceptable all the way to level. For best results, maintain the horizontal/inclined run in
a straight (no dips), slightly elevated plane of approximately 1/4” per 1 ft (20 mm per 1 m).
