B.Securing and Leveling the Appliance
CAUTION
Sharp Edges
•Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• ALWAYS maintain specified clearances around the appliance.
• Do NOT notch into the framing around the appliance spacers.
Failure to keep insulation, framing or other material away from the appliance may cause fire.
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Fire Risk. | Material |
•Prevent contact with sagging, loose
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• Do NOT install against combustible | ||
materials such as exposed insulation, |
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plastic and insulation backer. | Fire Risk. | |
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The diagram shows (Figure 7.2) the location of the nailing tabs | • Facing materials must be installed properly | |
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provided to secure the appliance to the framing members. | ||
• No materials may be substituted without | ||
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• Center and attach top board to the framing members (see Figure 7.3).
• Use fasteners from fastener packet (in manual bag) in shaded areas (Figure 7.3).
• Use regular sheetrock screws in
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Figure 7.2 Proper Positioning, Leveling and |
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Securing of a Appliance |
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• Place the appliance into position. |
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• Level the appliance from side to side and front to back. |
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• Shim the appliance, as necessary. It is acceptable to |
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use wood shims. |
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• Bend out nailing tabs on each side. |
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• Keep nailing tabs flush with the framing. |
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• Secure the appliance to the framing by using nails or screws | Figure 7.3 Attaching |
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through the nailing tabs. |
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