9 Appliance Preparation
A. Top Vent
CAUTION! Risk of Cuts, Abrasions or Flying Debris. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during instal- lation. Sheet metal edges are sharp.
NOTICE: This appliance is top vented ONLY.
1. Remove shrink wrap from appliance.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING STRIPS 
Figure 9.1 Packaged Appliance.
2.The seal cap, shown in Figure 9.2, is included to pre- vent construction material from getting into appliance. Remove seal cap when pipe installation phase begins.
SEAL CAP
Figure 9.2 Seal Cap.
3.Remove the two
4.Six sheet metal finishing strips are included with the appliance. The shipping location of the finishing strips is shown in Figure 9.3. Remove 1/4 in. screws that at- tach the strips to the appliance. Strips may be used during the final finishing steps of appliance setup. See Figure 9.7. Strips should be removed when finishing is completed.
SHIPPING BRACKET SCREWS
FINISHING STRIPS
Figure 9.3 Shipping Brackets and Finishing Strip Locations.
4.Once the appliance is finished into the wall and is ready for final installation, remove the rest of the com- ponents.
SPLATTER GUARD
OUTER HEARTH
REFRACTORY
Figure 9.4.
MESH RODS (2)
Figure 9.5 Mesh Rod Location, Gas Valve Side of Appliance.
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