Operation
900960-00C, 06/2019
Innovative Hearth Products
DRT3500-C Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
57
Install the Logs and Glowing Embers
Installing Block-Off Baffle (DRT3500-C 35 / 40 models only)
WARNING
• Turn OFF all gas and electricity to the appliance before installing the embers, and logs.
• Do NOT install the logs until the appliance has been completely installed, the gas line connected and
tested for leaks, and the initial burner operation has been confirmed.
• Use of an unapproved log set in the fireplace will void the warranty and will result in incomplete
combustion, sooting, and poor flame quality.
• Logs get very hot and remain hot for up to one hour after the gas supply is turned OFF. Handle the logs
only when cool. 0• This appliance is not designed to burn wood. Any attempt to do so could cause
irreparable damage to appliance and prove hazardous.
• If the logs are not installed according to these instructions, improper combustion could occur. This could
result in the excessive production of soot and/or the colorless, odorless, toxic gas carbon monoxide (CO).
NOTE: It is important to ensure proper log placement per the manual when installing these units. Verify pilot
flame is not obstructed. See Verifying Appliance Operation on
Pages 41-42
.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Locate the supplied Baffle Block-Off Plate and bend 90° at
location shown in
Figure 41
.
2. Locate and remove the (2) screws in the existing baffle located
in the upper-rear interior of the fireplace (
Figure 42A
).
3. Install the bent Baffle Block-off Plate as shown in
Figure 42B
using the (2) screws removed in the previous step.
4. Follow instructions of Installation and Operation Manual pro-
vided with the fireplaces.
NOTE:
The block-off panel and the baffle panel in Diagrams 1-3 are
shown unpainted for clarity. Panels on production unit are painted
black
.
Bend Here 90°
Figure 41
Figure 42A
Figure 42B
Remove (2) Screws
Install the block off baffle/ plate on fireplaces that are rear vented horizontally ONLY! Do Not Use this baffle/
plate if any elbows or vertical pipe sections are installed.