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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
HEARTH PRODUCTS
KITS AND ACCESSORIES
P/N 900263-00
Rev. B 09/2016
LINEAR DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACES
ACCESSORY KITS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR REQUIRED AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
FOR USE ON 42- AND 54-INCH LINEAR DIRECT-VENT GAS FIREPLACES
[FIREPLACE MODELS: Rhapsody42, Rhapsody54, DRL6542 and DRL6554 Series]
* The Nake Liner Kit is not offered for DRL6500 series fi replaces
DANGER
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT
TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED. NEVER
ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS.
• Fireplaces surfaces get EXTREMELY HOT!
• Install only when fi replace is OFF and COLD.
• The glass on the front of the fi replace reaches
EXTREMELY HIGH temperatures and can cause severe
burns if touched. Even after the gas is turned off,
fi replace surfaces remain extremely hot.
• Keep children away from an operating fi replace. Closely
supervise children in any room where a fi replace is
operating to prevent contact with glass.
CAUTION
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
• Never operate fireplace without liner panels installed. These
appliances are NOT approved for operation without liner panels.
• Do NOT abuse glass doors by striking or slamming shut
• Never operate fi replace with glass door assembly removed.
• Handle glass door assembly with extreme care.
Replace damaged glass door assembly with approved
replacement assembly only.
• Use only media approved for use with these fi replaces
(as applicable). Failure to use approved media may result
in sooting, delayed ignition, or other improper fi replace
operation, and may void the warranty.
NOTICE
• Read all steps before starting installation.
• LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE APPLIANCE.
• All warnings, precautions, and instructions in the Installation
and Operation Instructions provided with the appliance also
apply to these instructions.
• If you encounter any problems, need clarifi cation of these
instructions, or are not qualifi ed to properly install this
kit, contact your local distributor or dealer.
Figure 1 - 54 in. Rhapsody™ linear gas fi replaces with
designer fl oor kit and Nake fi rebox liner kit*
(both in black porcelain).
GENERAL INFORMATION
This document contains installation instructions for the
following required and optional accessories for Rhapsody and
DRL6500 series linear direct-vent gas fi replaces manufactured
by INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS (IHP).
Kit descriptions, catalog/model numbers, and contents are listed
on the next page.
Required Accessory Kits
The following accessory kits are REQUIRED for complete
fi replace installation.
NOTE:
Ensure these kits are available before installing the
fi replace.
• Firebox Liner Kit
(Rhapsody models only)
• Floor
Kit
(Rhapsody models only)
• Media Kit *
* Media kit required with “Designer" style fl oor kits (Rhapsody option) or
DRL6500 series fi replaces only.
Media must not be used with Refection fl oor.
Optional Accessory Kits
The following accessories are OPTIONAL. However, to minimize
required labor, all options should be installed at time of
fi replace installation, if possible.
• Surround
Kit
• Bezel
Kit
• Firebox Backlight Kit **
(Rhapsody models only)
• Power Vent Kit
(see manual 506022-01 for installation instructions)
** Firebox backlight kit for use with "Cityscape" and "Illusion" style fi rebox
liner kits.
REQUIRED TOOLS
NOTE:
Power tools are NOT recommended when installing
fi replace accessories, especially porcelain fi rebox liners.
• 5/16" Hex-head Nut Driver
• #3 Phillips Head Screwdriver
(for fi replace door removal/installation)
• Glass Cleaner (non-ammoniated)
• Non-abrasive
rag
• High-temperature
sealant
(e.g., Mill-Pac
®
; if installing fi rebox backlight kit)
• Safety
Glasses
• Protective Work Gloves