Hearth and Home Technologies BE-36-C manual Securing and Leveling the Appliance

C. Securing and Leveling the Appliance

WARNING

Fire Risk.

•Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation.

•Do NOT install against combustible materials such as exposed insulation, plastic and insulation

backer.

The diagram shows how to properly position, level, and secure the appliance (see Figure 7.11). Nailing tabs are pro- vided to secure the appliance to the framing members.

•Rear venting - refer to Vent Clearances and Framing (Section 6B) for hole location.

•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.

•Bend out nailing tabs on each side.

•Keep nailing tabs flush with the framing.

•Secure the appliance to the framing by using nails or screws through the nailing tabs.

NOTE: Once appliance is setup for top or rear venting, it CANNOT be changed at a later time.

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.