9 Appliance Preparation
A. Secure and Level the Appliance
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with:
•Sagging or loose insulation
•Insulation backing or plastic
•Framing and other combustible materials
Block openings into the chase to prevent entry of
DO NOT notch the framing around the appliance standoffs.
Failure to maintain air space clearance may cause overheating and fire.
Figure 9.1 shows how to properly position and secure the appliance.
•Place the appliance into position.
•Level the appliance from side to side and front to back.
•Shim the appliance as necessary. It is acceptable to use wood shims underneath the appliance.
•Secure the appliance to the framing with nails or screws.
•Secure the appliance to the floor by inserting two or three screws through the pilot holes at the bottom of the appliance.
Steel Stud
Assembly
6 in. (152 mm)
minimum
Secure with
screws
Required manual
gas cock location within
72 in. (1829 mm) of the fireplace
opening
NOTICE: The LUX60 must be built on a minimum 6 in. high platform or the surround kit will not fit.
Figure 9.1 Proper Positioning and Securing of an Appliance
IMPORTANT NOTICE! When setting this appliance, you MUST consider what type of wall finishing will be used. Refer to Section 14.
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