Installation
900994-00K, 07/2021
Innovative Hearth Products
DRL2000 & DRL3500 Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
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Install the Horizontal Termination Vent System
These instructions should be used as a guideline and do not supersede local codes in any way. Install venting with the most restrictive
requirements as outlined in these instructions, local codes, these instructions, the current National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI-Z223.1) in the
USA or the current standards of CAN/CGA-B149.1 in Canada.
Ensure clearances are in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier.
Dégagement conforme aux codes d’installa tion locaux et aux exigences du foumisseunde gaz.
Horizontal vent systems terminate through an outside wall. Building Codes limit or prohibit terminating in specific areas
(
Table 7, Page 14
)
.
The following figures and their associated horizontal vent tables illustrate the various configurations that are possible for use with these
fireplaces. Secure Vent
®
pipe is shown in these figures; Secure Flex
®
pipe may also be used. A table summarizes each configuration’s
minimum and maximum vertical and horizontal length parameters for a variety of applications. For more information on connecting the
vent pipe, see
Page 25
.
Assure that adequate space between the bottom of the horizontal run and the attic is provided so that blown in insulation does not
contact the vent.
Figure 25 - Typical Horizontal Vent Installation
Support bracket spacing
every 5 ft (1.52 m)
Firestop/Spacer
Vertical Vent
Fireplace
Vertical
Rise
Ceiling
SV4.5E90
Elbow
Support
Brackets
Building
Support
Framing
Horizontal / Inclined Run
Termination
Termination
Exterior
Wall
SV4.5L6/12/24/36/48
Vent Sections
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 18,
Page 26
)
. Maintain clearances to combustibles equal to or greater than minimum specified in these instructions
(
Page 28
)
.
2. Frame the exterior wall opening
—Locate the center of the vent outlet on the exterior wall
(
Table 10, Page 18
)
. Cut and/or frame an
opening, 10-1/2 x 12-1/8” (267 x 308 mm) inside dimensions, about this center.
3. Frame the ceiling opening
—If the vertical route is to penetrate a ceiling, use plumb line to locate the center above the fireplace. Cut
and/or frame an opening, 10-1/2 x 10-1/2” (267 x 267 mm) inside dimensions, about this center
(
Figure 20, Page 29
)
.
4. Attach the vent components to the fireplace
—See
Connecting the vent pipe on
Page 25
.
5. Attach the vent components to each other
—See
Connecting the vent pipe on
Page 25
.
6. Install the firestop/spacer at the 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.
Maintain 1” (26 mm) clearance to combustibles, framing members, and attic or ceiling insulation when running vertical chimney sections.
7. Support the vertical run sections
—On the vertical run, support the venting system every 8 ft (2.4 m) above the fireplace vent outlet
with field provided support straps (Plumber’s tape). Attach the straps to the vent pipe and secure to the framing members with nails
or screws
(
Figure 21, Page 29
)
.
NOTE: 35” & 45” model =
Strongly recommend at least
1 ft of vertical rise directly
off top of unit.
55” = 1 ft of vertical rise is
required directly off unit.
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