Installation
900077-00, 07/2015
Innovative Hearth Products
DRL6500 Linear Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
2.
Prepare the Fireplace Top Spacers
1.
The two (2) 9-3/8” standoff spacers on top of the fireplace cabinet are shipped flat (
Figure 8
).
2.
Bend the standoffs as shown (
Figure 8
).
3.
Align the holes in the standoff with the holes in the fireplace top, and secure with the supplied screws (
Figure 8
).
Figure 8 - Standoffs
Figure 9 - Routing the gas line through the framing
Positioned flat as
shipped from the
factory
Assembled
standoff
Left side front corner of
fireplace framing shown.
Gas line may also enter on
the right side or bottom.
Pipe coupling
(recommended)
15-3/4”
(400 mm)
1-5/8”
(43 mm)
3.
Route the Gas Supply Line into the Fireplace
1.
Route a 1/2” (13 mm) gas line to the left side of the fireplace (
Figure 9
).
2.
Route the gas line through the gas supply line access opening (
Figure 11
).
NOTE:
The gas supply line should not be connected to the appliance until step
11. Connect the Gas Line
(
Page 37
).
NOTE:
Gas lines must be routed, assembled, and made of materials that are in strict accordance with local codes and
regulations. Never use galvanized or plastic pipe.
NOTE:
See
Page 54
for more information on
Accessing the Control Compartment
.
Figure 10 - Front access panel
Figure 11 - Routing the gas line into the fireplace
Access
Panel
Remove front access panel by removing
the three (3) screws indicated by arrows.
A forth screw underheath the base of the
unit holds the door in place.
Gas line shutoff valve
(disconnected from flex line)
Gas flex line
Gas supply
line access
opening
Proper Sizing of Gas Line
Properly size and route the gas supply line from the supply regulator to the area where the appliance is to be installed
per requirements outlined in the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54—latest edition (USA) or CAN/CGA-B149.1—latest
edition (Canada).
NOTE:
•
All fireplaces are factory-equipped with a flexible gas line connector and 1/2” shutoff valve (
Figure 33
).
•
See
Massachusetts Horizontal Vent Requirements
for additional requirements for installations in the state of
Massachusetts in the USA.
•
A pipe joint compound rated for gas should be used on the threaded joints. Ensure propane-resistant
compounds are used in propane applications. Be very careful that the pipe compound does not get inside the
pipe.
•
A sediment trap in the supply line as close as possible to the fireplace is recommended.
•
Check with the local building official for local code requirements (e.g., Are below grade penetrations of the gas
line allowed?, etc).
