Installation
900994-00K, 07/2021
Innovative Hearth Products
DRL2000 & DRL3500 Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
29
Vertical (Offset) Installation
1. Analyze the vent route and determine the number of vent sections and elbows required
—See
Effective Vent
Length on
Pages 25-27
for more information. Plan the venting so that a joint does not occur in the ceiling or
roof joists. Allow for elbows
(
Figure 17, Page 25
)
. Maintain clearances to combustibles equal to or greater than
minimum specified in these instructions.
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 20
)
.
Figure 20 - 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 25
.
4. Attach the vent components to each other
—See
Connecting the vent pipe on
Page 25
.
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” (26 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 (H3907,
Page 53
)
must be installed when blown or loose-fill insulation is used, and
is required 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 21
)
.
NOTE:
Proper venting support is very important.
Figure 21 - Supporting the Vertical Vent Run
Blocking
Support straps
(plumber’s tape)
8 ft (2.4 m)
maximum
1/2” (13 mm)
minimum
clearance to
combustibles
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